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["Rainbow Vogt" <rainbowv@gmail.com>]

Hi Michael-
Sounds like an awesome conference. Let me know if I can do anything to help.
Peace,
Rainbow

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Rainbow Vogt, PhD
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

On Jan 22, 2008 5:41 PM, Michael Pilarski <friendsofthetrees@yahoo.com>
wrote:

>
> Hello permaculture community,
>
> In response to Keith Johnson's recent proposal for a North American
> Permaculture Convergence.  I think this is a good idea. Lawrence then
> suggested we have regional convergences and then hold a North American
>  convergence in cyberspace. I think those are also good ideas. I think that
> all three ideas are good and are compatible. First have regional
> convergences. Then have a North American convergence in person, but at the
> same time expand it to include participation with cyberspace/internet
> linkages. Being together in person allows a certain type of synthesis (and
> deepens friendships) that can't be done on the internet.  Lawrence makes a
> good point that many people won't be able to afford the travel expense. That
> is inevitable. However, at least some representatives of every region should
> be able to attend.
>
> Earlier this month I circulated a proposal to permaculturists in
> Washington State to hold an Evergreen State Permaculture Convergence in
> 2008.  The agenda of the convergence would include: 1) Strengthen the
> friendships and connections between permaculturists in the state. 2) Discuss
> preparing a statewide brochure listing all the permaculture consultants,
> education centers, etc who wish to reach more of the public. 3) Strengthen
> the lines of communication between permaculture people within the state. 4)
> Make a plan of action of how the permaculture community could assist people
> in the advent of a natural disaster or economic collapse. 5) Create a
> permaculture curriculum for a "train the trainers" program in emergency food
> production.
>
> A Washington state permaculture convergence is very likely to happen in
> 2008.  If any reader is interested in attending or helping this convergence
> happen please contact me.
>
> If it precedes a North American convergence we will certainly discuss who
> would like to go and what we might like to contribute to the agenda.
>
> Permacordially,
>
> Michael Pilarski
> Friends of the Trees Society
> PO Box 253
> Twisp, Wa 98856
> 509-997-3809
> friendsofthetrees@yahoo.com
>
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