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  • From: Living Mandala <livingmandala@livingmandala.com>
  • To: "permaculture@lists.ibiblio.org" <permaculture@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: [permagriculture] Win the Chance: Keynote at the Convergence!
  • Date: Thu, 3 Sep 2015 14:59:09 -0700

Dear Friends,

The 2015 Building Resilient Communities Convergence, happening October 8-11
at the Solar Living Institute in Hopland CA, is fast approaching!

EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS SEPT 15!

GET TICKETS NOW!!!

Check out our program updates and unique opportunities below to get involved
in what promises to be a most dynamic and engaging weekend!

Towards Resiliency,

- The Living Mandala Team

Building Resilient Communities Convergence
Oct 8-11, 2015
Solar Living Institute, Hopland, CA
www.permacultureconvergence.com


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WIN THE CHANCE TO BE A KEYNOTE SPEAKER!

STUDENT STORIES CONTEST FOR YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS

We are collaborating with the Nature’s Voices Project to support youth
perspectives and the programs they have been transformed by; and to listen
actively to the generation who will be the most affected by climate change.
We are seeking dynamic youth (ages 13-21) with a personal and inspiring story
to tell about working with food justice, permaculture and other related
community resilience programs.

The Contest winner will receive a keynote speaking slot on Saturday evening
at the Convergence and a cash prize!

The deadline for submissions (written essays, spoken word, rap or poetry
submitted in writing or video) is September 20th.

For More Information About the Youth Contest Visit:
http://permacultureconvergence.com/youth-keynote-speaker-contest/

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A FEW OF OUR PRESENTERS & SPEAKERS

Joel Salatin - Renowned Farmer, Author, Speaker - Polyface Farms
Bryant Terry - Award-winning Chef, Educator, Author -
http://www.bryant-terry.com/
Starhawk - Renowned Global Justice Activist, Author, Teacher, Founder - Earth
Activist Training; http://starhawk.com/
Toby Hemenway - Award Winning Author, Teacher - Gaia’s Garden: A Guide to
Home-Scale Permaculture; http://tobyhemenway.com/
Nikki Silvestri - Activist, Speaker, Former Executive Director of Green for
All and People's Grocery in Oakland, http://www.nikkisilvestri.com/
Trathen Heckman - Co-Founder, Executive Director - Daily Acts; Board
President - Transition US,
Jeanette Acosta - Indigenous Rights Activist, Permaculture Teacher, &
Spiritual Counselor
Brock Dolman - Permaculture Teacher, Consultant, Co-Founder - OAEC; Director
- WATER Institute
Doria Robinson - Activist, Organizer, Urban Farmer, Executive Director -
Urban Tilth
Max Meyers - Permaculture Designer, Educator, Aquaponics Specialist, Director
- NorCal Aquaponics
Kelly Carlisle - Founder and Executive Director - Acta Non Verba
Erik Ohlsen - Permaculture Designer, Installer, Teacher, Owner - Permaculture
Artisans
Kevin Bayuk - Co-Founder - Urban Permaculture Institute & LIFT Economy
Kat Steele - Activist, Teacher, Founder - Urban Permaculture Guild
Keba Konte - Food Entrepreneur, Artist, Founder - Red Bay Coffee & Chasing
Lions Cafe; Co-founder - Guerilla Cafe
Don Tipping - Founder or Seven Seeds Farm & Siskiyou Seeds
Rana Chang - Founder - House Kombucha

*** AND MANY MORE ***

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PROGRAM UPDATES:

6 TRACKS:

CLIMATE, LAND & WATER
EQUITABLE ECONOMY & SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY ORGANIZING
PERSONAL, HOME & NEIGHBORHOOD RESILIENCE
INNER RESILIENCE & SOCIAL PERMACULTURE
SKILL SHARES

OVER 50 DYNAMIC WORKSHOPS!

INCLUDING... (WITH MORE BEING ADDED EVERY DAY)

Water and Drought Crises & Solutions
Local Currencies & Economic Resilience
Home Mushroom Cultivation
GPS Keyline Design
Holzer-Style Permaculture
Design Your Regenerative Enterprise
Biodynamic Agriculture and Biodynamic Community
Policy Making for Resilient Local Economies
Regenerative Wealth, Community Investing, Sustainable Growth
Fermentation for Everyone!
Sustainable Leadership
Herbal Medicine Making
Green Preparedness & Resilient Neighborhoods
Closed-Loop Aquaponics
Social Permaculture & Community Organizing
Whole Systems Seed Breeding & Adaptation
AND MANY MORE!

CHECK OUT MORE WORKSHOPS HERE: http://permacultureconvergence.com/workshops-2/

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CONTRIBUTE TO THE EQUITY & INCLUSION SCHOLARSHIP FUND!

Communities of color, our young people and those of us living in
under-resourced neighborhoods are hit first and worst by economic breakdown,
climate change and environmental crises -- and often have the most knowledge
about what solutions are really working on the ground in their place.

Please help us build an inclusive and representative movement for sustainable
and resilient communities by supporting our Equity and Inclusion Scholarship
Fund in one of two ways:

You can contribute when buying your Convergence ticket; or
Through our CrowdRise Campaign Page.

Your contribution ­of any size­ will go directly to help provide stipends and
travel expenses to honor participation of leaders from underserved
communities; and scholarships for youth and participants from diverse
communities.

FOR MORE INFO ON THE EQUITY & INCLUSION SCHOLARSHIP FUND VISIT:
http://permacultureconvergence.com/diversity/

“Diversity is a core principle in creating living systems. That’s why I’m
glad the Permaculture community is working hard to include more people of
color and youth at the upcoming Building Resilient Communities Convergence.
Cultural diversity will lead to a better conference which will produce a more
resilient movement.”

-Van Jones - Bestselling Author, Founder of Green For All, Rebuild The Dream
& Ella Baker Center for Human Rights

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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR NEWEST SPONSORS!

North Atlantic Books
House Kombucha

As a Sponsor of the Building Resilient Communities Convergence, your
organization or business will receive exposure at one of the most
leading-edge conferences of sustainable development and community resiliency
on the West Coast, reach an online audience of over 200k, and support our
Equity & Inclusion Scholarship Fund.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT BECOMING A SPONSOR HERE:
http://permacultureconvergence.com/become-a-partner/

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HOST A BOOTH IN THE VILLAGE COMMONS!

Help to co-create a living model of a resilient community at Convergence
Village Commons!

For Vendors: Sell your local arts, crafts, jewelry, food or anything related
to community resilience.
For Non-Profits: Set up a table and promote your organization.
For All You Talented People: Share your Skill during lunch hour and
throughout the Convergence! Massage, fermenting, mandala-making... your
ideas, skills, passions and expertise are called for!

* Special Discounts and incentives, including discounts on tickets, are
available for
Village Commons participants & Non-profit organizations.

FOR MORE INFO VISIT: http://permacultureconvergence.com/become-a-partner/

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BECOME A COMMUNITY PARTNER!

In the Spirit of collaboration, we’d like to invite you to become a Community
Partner of the Convergence and help us spread the word to your network; and
in turn, we will help promote your organization or business as well.

If your organization/business participates as a Sponsor or Community Partner,
including donating directly to the scholarship fund, we will provide
marketing visibility on our website, in the media and in other relevant
communications materials.

As a Community Partner of The Convergence, your organization or business will
receive exposure at this premier gathering of solutionaries from a diversity
of grassroots, green businesses, and community-based organizations from
Permaculture and the Transition movements, to sustainable farming,
agro­forestry, applied ecology and more. You will also be featured on our
website for the entire next calendar year.

Find Out More About Becoming a Community Partner Here:
http://permacultureconvergence.com/become-a-partner/

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EARLY BIRD PRICING IS ENDING SOON!

GET CONVERGENCE TICKETS NOW!!!

We are offering both Single Day and Full Weekend (3-day) tickets.

Whether you are a seasoned permaculturalist, a transition town activist, a
community organizer, or just wanting to learn game-changing skills to live
more successfully and in greater harmony with people and the planet... and
find community in the process…
this Convergence is for you!

GET TICKETS HERE!

http://permacultureconvergence.com/get-tickets/







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