http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/feed/? Latest topics Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:52:08 GMT 10 http://greenconvene.org/logos/Green_Convene_Logo_2inch_72dpi%20gif.gif http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/feed/? http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/federal-transportation-authorization-grassroots-strategy-meeting-t160.htm Dave Morse Hi, First time reader/poster here. A couple of local organizations are considering banding together to send a stronger signal to our locally elected congresspeople in Washington D.C. on the upcoming Transportation Authorization bill. The bill will define the new laws of funding transportation projects, and in the past its been both a boon and a curse to the environment. For example, it defines the funding levels that say that highways get 80% federal matching funds for 20% state/local ... Calendar Posts Wed, 06 May 2009 03:45:00 GMT http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/federal-transportation-authorization-grassroots-strategy-meeting-t160.htm#475 http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/federal-transportation-authorization-grassroots-strategy-meeting-t160.htm http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/introductions-f27/hi-kristin-here-t232.htm kristin_brycc Just a hello from a very active participant... You might have met me at the Survey table which was a part of the winter convene... You might have seen the painting I donated to the silent auction at the winter green convene... Drop a line to say hello and check in with whats been going in the community gardens this summer! Introductions Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:52:08 GMT http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/introductions-f27/hi-kristin-here-t232.htm#650 http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/introductions-f27/hi-kristin-here-t232.htm http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/events-committee-meeting-t229.htm mickie Heine Bros on Frankfort]]> Calendar Posts Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:51:28 GMT http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/events-committee-meeting-t229.htm#643 http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/events-committee-meeting-t229.htm http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/events-committee-meeting-7pm-t219.htm mickie 2714 Frankfort Ave
Louisville, KY 40206

at 7PM]]> Calendar Posts Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:34:52 GMT http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/events-committee-meeting-7pm-t219.htm#620 http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/events-committee-meeting-7pm-t219.htm http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/general-fig-f2/transportation-climate-and-the-job-ahead-t214.htm Terrell Holder Without dramatic reductions in GHG emissions soon we’ll be into some really bad s-h-i-t. And as Jackie correctly points out, changes are already happening fast according to the latest research linked below from the Pew Center on Global Climate Change. Everyone should read this document. 1. While 50% reduction of VMT in the next 365 days on a national level is a desirable goal, it’s not likely IMO. If everyone that thought the climate change was a very serious problem (44% of Americans) ... General FIG Sat, 20 Jun 2009 18:00:10 GMT http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/general-fig-f2/transportation-climate-and-the-job-ahead-t214.htm#610 http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/general-fig-f2/transportation-climate-and-the-job-ahead-t214.htm http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/communications-committee-meeting-t207.htm Brian S @ Earthenirvana Calendar Posts Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:56:30 GMT http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/communications-committee-meeting-t207.htm#599 http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/communications-committee-meeting-t207.htm http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/forecastle-tabling-event-t206.htm mickie Hours TBA
Contact Holly if interested @
hollyjolly@insightbb.com]]> Calendar Posts Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:02:41 GMT http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/forecastle-tabling-event-t206.htm#596 http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/forecastle-tabling-event-t206.htm http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/forecastle-tabling-event-t205.htm mickie Hours TBA
Contact Holly if interested @
hollyjolly@insightbb.com]]> Calendar Posts Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:02:25 GMT http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/forecastle-tabling-event-t205.htm#595 http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/forecastle-tabling-event-t205.htm http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/forecastle-tabling-event-t204.htm mickie Hours TBA
Contact Holly if interested @
hollyjolly@insightbb.com]]> Calendar Posts Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:02:03 GMT http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/forecastle-tabling-event-t204.htm#594 http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/forecastle-tabling-event-t204.htm http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/events-committee-meeting-t203.htm mickie at Heine Bros on Frankfort Ave.]]> Calendar Posts Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:58:43 GMT http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/events-committee-meeting-t203.htm#593 http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/events-committee-meeting-t203.htm http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/general-fig-f2/you-are-brilliant-and-the-earth-is-hiring-paul-hawken-address-t199.htm Terrell Holder HEALING OR STEALING? - YOU ARE BRILLIANT, AND THE EARTH IS HIRING By Paul Hawken To the Class of 2009, University of Portland May 3, 2009 When I was invited to give this speech, I was asked if I could give a simple short talk that was direct, naked, taut, honest, passionate, lean, shivering, startling, and graceful. Boy, no pressure there. But let’s begin with the startling part. Hey, Class of 2009: you are going to have to figure out what it means to be a human being on earth ... General FIG Fri, 12 Jun 2009 03:16:56 GMT http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/general-fig-f2/you-are-brilliant-and-the-earth-is-hiring-paul-hawken-address-t199.htm#588 http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/general-fig-f2/you-are-brilliant-and-the-earth-is-hiring-paul-hawken-address-t199.htm http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/general-meeting-730-t196.htm Matt M Earthenirvana Calendar Posts Tue, 09 Jun 2009 22:05:17 GMT http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/general-meeting-730-t196.htm#582 http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/general-meeting-730-t196.htm http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/what-do-you-need-from-the-coalition-f26/responses-from-what-do-you-need-from-the-coalition-green-convene-winter-2009-t180.htm Emily Sartini This is a summary of the responses we received from the Green Convene Winter 2009 participants on February 21st, 2009. If you have suggestions add them to this post as a response. **Please remember that while it is our goal to be able to meet these needs we are not going to be able to do so immediately.** ---- What do you need from the Coalition? • Unifying force to bring us together multiple interest groups • GC to be the coalition backing particular agendas with ... What do you need from the Coalition Thu, 14 May 2009 15:45:24 GMT http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/what-do-you-need-from-the-coalition-f26/responses-from-what-do-you-need-from-the-coalition-green-convene-winter-2009-t180.htm#521 http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/what-do-you-need-from-the-coalition-f26/responses-from-what-do-you-need-from-the-coalition-green-convene-winter-2009-t180.htm http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/coalition-building-f24/key-emails-for-gatekeepers-t178.htm GreenThumbNate Let's face it--we're information saturated. Yet key communication isn't broad and fast enough on a greengrass roots level. I would like to see someone (on the GC board?) collect and distribute the contact info of the gatekeepers of various influential groups in town, gatekeepers who can pass along a broadcast email or stop it if it isn't germane to the individual group in the eyes of the gatekeeper. Thus, the greenconvene key email list of gatekeepers can be the switchboard for interlocking ... Coalition Building Thu, 14 May 2009 01:39:04 GMT http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/coalition-building-f24/key-emails-for-gatekeepers-t178.htm#518 http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/coalition-building-f24/key-emails-for-gatekeepers-t178.htm http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/housing-fig-f25/getting-it-started-t177.htm Matt M From Cathy: I talked about the Consolidated Plan process, where the City makes a five year plan of how to spend HOME funds, CDBG, funds, Emergency Shelter Grant funds and Housing For Persons With Aids Funds. It is THE major planning document for the city Department of Housing. Here is the first schedule of public hearings to gather the public’s viewpoint on what needs to be done. If people want to see that city involvement in affordable housing should have a sustainability ... Housing FIG Wed, 13 May 2009 23:18:07 GMT http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/housing-fig-f25/getting-it-started-t177.htm#517 http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/housing-fig-f25/getting-it-started-t177.htm http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/recycling-fig-f16/curbside-recycling-t155.htm mickie Here is a link to the Louisville Goverment's page on curbside recycling. http://www.louisvilleky.gov/SolidWaste/recycling/Curbside+Recycling.htm At the Whole Foods Green Fair, a couple people mentioned that they would like more information spread on this topic. They felt that the "extra cost" of recycling prevented some from getting on board. I used to not recycle (I know, heaven forbid). I have seen the drastic transformation in the amount of trash I throw away. I now throw ... Recycling FIG Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:14:50 GMT http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/recycling-fig-f16/curbside-recycling-t155.htm#442 http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/recycling-fig-f16/curbside-recycling-t155.htm http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/recycling-fig-f16/styrofoam-recycling-t154.htm mickie STYROFOAM (MOLDED POLYSTYRENE) Molded Polystyrene (Styrofoam) is NOT accepted in any of Louisville Metro's Recycling Programs. This product is generally found as packing material for computers, appliances, fragile items, etc. (This does not include styrofoam packing peanuts) However, product that is clean, white and contained (bagged) may be taken to: Foam Fabricators, Inc. 950 Progress Boulevard Albany, IN 47150 948-1696 Would anyone be ... Recycling FIG Wed, 29 Apr 2009 01:58:03 GMT http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/recycling-fig-f16/styrofoam-recycling-t154.htm#441 http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/recycling-fig-f16/styrofoam-recycling-t154.htm http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/general-fig-f2/hr-875-are-the-farm-police-coming-t44.htm Terrell Holder
http://shepardpolitics.blogspot.com/2009/03/hr-875-would-essentially-outlaw-family.html]]> General FIG Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:15:20 GMT http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/general-fig-f2/hr-875-are-the-farm-police-coming-t44.htm#124 http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/general-fig-f2/hr-875-are-the-farm-police-coming-t44.htm http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/230-pm-business-plan-strategy-meeting-t147.htm Emily Sartini 2:30 pm Business plan/strategy meeting Calendar Posts Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:03:33 GMT http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/230-pm-business-plan-strategy-meeting-t147.htm#422 http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/230-pm-business-plan-strategy-meeting-t147.htm http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/gc-stimulus-strategy-mtg-at-earthenirvana-t143.htm Emily Sartini 6 pm Tues 4/28 - GC & Stimulus Strategy mtg at Earthenirvana Calendar Posts Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:13:02 GMT http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/gc-stimulus-strategy-mtg-at-earthenirvana-t143.htm#414 http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/gc-stimulus-strategy-mtg-at-earthenirvana-t143.htm http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/general-fig-f2/community-outreach-forum-t124.htm ThomasPearce Welcome, Sorry I am late to open this forum the first week or so I was to moderate, I was unable (probably some fault of my own) to do so. IF anyone has any personal feedback or if I have missed something important as an oversight please point it out to me. It is my goal in the near future to get to know everyone who has been involved thus far in the Green Convene better and to begin developing a strategy to do outreach in communities around the area that might want to participate. ... General FIG Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:15:40 GMT http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/general-fig-f2/community-outreach-forum-t124.htm#368 http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/general-fig-f2/community-outreach-forum-t124.htm http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/general-fig-f2/change-is-hard-but-it-is-a-process-t120.htm Terrell Holder This information has been borrowed from Sustainable Sonoma County, CA. (Click for larger Image) "The Transformation Cycle integrates the work of several people. Fundamentally it builds upon the work of Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, whose pioneering work on death and dying developed our understanding of the grief cycle. It also draws upon ideas from William Bridges' work on transitions and Harrison Owen's concepts from Open Space, overlaid on the structure of The Hero's Journey ... General FIG Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:09:54 GMT http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/general-fig-f2/change-is-hard-but-it-is-a-process-t120.htm#360 http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/general-fig-f2/change-is-hard-but-it-is-a-process-t120.htm http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/may-meeting-t83.htm Matt M Hope you can attend]]> Calendar Posts Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:44:37 GMT http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/may-meeting-t83.htm#239 http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/may-meeting-t83.htm http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/general-meeting-t88.htm Matt M General Green Convene open meeting at 7:30PM (Earthenirvana) on May 12th Calendar Posts Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:26:02 GMT http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/general-meeting-t88.htm#244 http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/general-meeting-t88.htm http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/public-policy-t84.htm Matt M Meeting for public policy @6PM (Earthenirvana) Calendar Posts Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:54:18 GMT http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/public-policy-t84.htm#240 http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/public-policy-t84.htm http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/board-meeting-t82.htm Matt M ]]> Calendar Posts Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:42:37 GMT http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/board-meeting-t82.htm#238 http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/board-meeting-t82.htm http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/special-meeting-t81.htm Matt M

8:00 PM]]> Calendar Posts Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:40:40 GMT http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/special-meeting-t81.htm#237 http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/special-meeting-t81.htm http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/general-fig-f2/earthenirvana-meetings-t52.htm Matt M I really need everyone to communicate to me more timely and accurately when setting up meetings here. I have no problem at all with having the room ready and available, and in fact it is the entire reason for this place existing, but unless I am aware of the needs I cannot meet them. Please email earthenirvana@gmail.com with times and dates for use, going forward. as well as making the calendar listing, I think this will be helpful to everyone. Many Thanks, Matt General FIG Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:54:40 GMT http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/general-fig-f2/earthenirvana-meetings-t52.htm#170 http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/general-fig-f2/earthenirvana-meetings-t52.htm http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/louisville-at-work-t78.htm Matt M Louisville at Work - Economic Development & Energy Efficiency @11:30 Calendar Posts Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:44:00 GMT http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/louisville-at-work-t78.htm#226 http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/louisville-at-work-t78.htm http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/general-gc-730p-t38.htm Jackie General meeting of the Green Convene - Earthenirvana (or if we have overflow, Clifton Center) Calendar Posts Sat, 14 Mar 2009 17:57:05 GMT http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/general-gc-730p-t38.htm#103 http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/general-gc-730p-t38.htm http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/reference-only-t77.htm Matt M Join the Green Convene discussion online. Calendar Posts Mon, 09 Mar 2009 21:40:32 GMT http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/reference-only-t77.htm#10 http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/calendar-posts-f14/reference-only-t77.htm http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/general-fig-f2/nominate-yourself-or-someone-else-to-the-gc-make-it-official-t62.htm Emily Sartini
http://www.greenconvene.org/volunteer/index.html]]> General FIG Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:56:42 GMT http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/general-fig-f2/nominate-yourself-or-someone-else-to-the-gc-make-it-official-t62.htm#204 http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/general-fig-f2/nominate-yourself-or-someone-else-to-the-gc-make-it-official-t62.htm http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/general-fig-f2/idea-for-a-fun-event-good-pr-t47.htm mickie I don't know if anyone has heard of Strawberries and Cream... no not the fruit and dairy product, but an enviromental group from the Netherlands. They have this great idea of contacting local bars (I'm sure restaraunts would work also) and asking them how much percentage of one nights income they would spend to remodel thier business to be more eco-friendly. In return the Starwberries and Cream would get more people to come that night and the company would get more business. The organization ... General FIG Tue, 17 Mar 2009 01:27:29 GMT http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/general-fig-f2/idea-for-a-fun-event-good-pr-t47.htm#140 http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/general-fig-f2/idea-for-a-fun-event-good-pr-t47.htm http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/general-fig-f2/clifton-center-meeting-t57.htm Matt M
Thanks,
Matt]]> General FIG Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:24:09 GMT http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/general-fig-f2/clifton-center-meeting-t57.htm#185 http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/general-fig-f2/clifton-center-meeting-t57.htm http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/general-fig-f2/gc-email-blast-this-week-role-descriptions-elections-action-etc-t53.htm Emily Sartini Hi Everybody, In the next couple of days we plan to launch an updated section of the website describing all the roles that need to be filled (Board positions and beyond), the process for how this will happen, the draft bylaws, and a notice to check back for the Interim Action Committee's recommendation for GC action regarding stimulus spending. An email blast will be sent to GC supporters (about 450 people) to let them know to check the website to find out about the structure of ... General FIG Wed, 18 Mar 2009 18:17:14 GMT http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/general-fig-f2/gc-email-blast-this-week-role-descriptions-elections-action-etc-t53.htm#172 http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/general-fig-f2/gc-email-blast-this-week-role-descriptions-elections-action-etc-t53.htm http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/general-fig-f2/tree-group-t27.htm shoehne I looked for it, the email said the discussion was moving here, but it isn't here. Any insight? General FIG Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:44:11 GMT http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/general-fig-f2/tree-group-t27.htm#64 http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/general-fig-f2/tree-group-t27.htm http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/general-fig-f2/to-gain-committee-access-t29.htm Blackbird502 We look forward to working with you and appreciate your involvement.]]> General FIG Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:48:45 GMT http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/general-fig-f2/to-gain-committee-access-t29.htm#72 http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/general-fig-f2/to-gain-committee-access-t29.htm http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/general-fig-f2/first-thread-is-a-thanks-t1.htm Matt M
Good Luck to us All!]]> General FIG Mon, 09 Mar 2009 19:33:34 GMT http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/general-fig-f2/first-thread-is-a-thanks-t1.htm#1 http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/general-fig-f2/first-thread-is-a-thanks-t1.htm