http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/general-fig-f2/-t1.htm This Forum is for general questions about the Green Convene & Sustainability in Louisville. Sat, 20 Jun 2009 18:00:10 GMT 10 http://greenconvene.org/logos/Green_Convene_Logo_2inch_72dpi%20gif.gif http://greenconvene.forumotion.net/general-fig-f2/-t1.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/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/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/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/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/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