Skip to Content.
Sympa Menu

permaculture - Re: [permagriculture] Win the Chance: Keynote at the Convergence!

permaculture@lists.ibiblio.org

Subject: permaculture

List archive

Chronological Thread  
  • From: Joel Glanzberg <patternmind@gmail.com>
  • To: permagriculture <permaculture@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [permagriculture] Win the Chance: Keynote at the Convergence!
  • Date: Sat, 5 Sep 2015 08:43:33 -0600

Dear Ones,

I applied to offer a talk/workshop.
I am wondering if it has been accepted and if offering a workshop means I
will receive free admission to the convergence.
I need to plan travel
many thanks,
Joel Glanzberg

On Thu, Sep 3, 2015 at 3:59 PM, Living Mandala <
livingmandala@livingmandala.com> wrote:

> 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
>
> 
> _______________________
>
> 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/
>
> _______________________
>
> 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 ***
>
> _______________________
>
> 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/
>
> _______________________
>
> 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
>
> _______________________
>
> 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/
>
> _______________________
>
> 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/
>
> _______________________
>
> 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/
>
> _______________________
>
> 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/
>
>
>
> PERMAGRICULTURE Mailing List
> permaculture mailing list
> permaculture@lists.ibiblio.orgubscribe/unsubscribe|user config|list info:
> http://lists.ibiblio.org/mailman/listinfo/permaculture
>




Archive powered by MHonArc 2.6.24.

Top of Page