Friday, May 07, 2004
ECOJOBS / SUSTAINABLE BUILDING / SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Solar Photovoltaic Installer Training Course – Burnaby, BC - May 7 & 8
VICTORIA, BC, May 3, 2004 (Left Coast News) - Energy Alternatives in conjunction with BCIT (British Columbia Institute of Technology) is running a solar photovoltaic installer training course May 7/8 '04. We have a few openings for people outside our organization that might be interested in learning about the technical side of a solar electric systems. This training is designed for people who have a base electrical / handyperson knowledge and wish to learn the specifics of installing a solar system. The training is focused around solar PV, but many aspects will be transferable to other alternative energy technologies such as solar thermal, wind and microhydro. The course is held at the BCIT campus in Burnaby, BC. Hotel accommodation is available nearby for $89 / night. The course is $195 for two days + evenings including lunch and classroom materials. I have detailed information and a registration forms for those that are interested. Please contact me directly and will email you the forms. Kevin Pegg, Energy Alternatives, 8 - 6782 Veyaness Road, Saanichton, BC V8M 2C2; 1-800-265-8898 toll free / (250) 544-0488; http://www.EnergyAlternatives.ca .
Solar Photovoltaic Installer Training Course – Burnaby, BC - May 7 & 8
VICTORIA, BC, May 3, 2004 (Left Coast News) - Energy Alternatives in conjunction with BCIT (British Columbia Institute of Technology) is running a solar photovoltaic installer training course May 7/8 '04. We have a few openings for people outside our organization that might be interested in learning about the technical side of a solar electric systems. This training is designed for people who have a base electrical / handyperson knowledge and wish to learn the specifics of installing a solar system. The training is focused around solar PV, but many aspects will be transferable to other alternative energy technologies such as solar thermal, wind and microhydro. The course is held at the BCIT campus in Burnaby, BC. Hotel accommodation is available nearby for $89 / night. The course is $195 for two days + evenings including lunch and classroom materials. I have detailed information and a registration forms for those that are interested. Please contact me directly and will email you the forms. Kevin Pegg, Energy Alternatives, 8 - 6782 Veyaness Road, Saanichton, BC V8M 2C2; 1-800-265-8898 toll free / (250) 544-0488; http://www.EnergyAlternatives.ca .
CO-OPERATIVES / COMMUNITY BUILDING
Report Suggests Co-ops Could Help Low-income Communities
VANCOUVER, BC, Apr. 26, 2004 (Village Vibes 9.17) - A new report released by the Canadian Co-operative Association (CCA) says that developing more co-ops could help Canadian communities. Building Assets in Low Income Communities through Co-operatives: A Policy Framework is designed to help governments and other organizations understand the benefits of co-ops to low-income communities and to encourage support for more co-ops. "We need to move beyond the scattered and isolated use of co-operatives to a much more significant application of the co-op model for delivering important services and creating jobs," says Jean-Yves Lord, executive director of the CCA. The framework sets out three priority policy areas: encouraging and supporting collective community action generally; creating more awareness of the co-operative model; and increasing resources for co-operative development. For more information, visit: www.Buildingcommunityassets.coop .
Report Suggests Co-ops Could Help Low-income Communities
VANCOUVER, BC, Apr. 26, 2004 (Village Vibes 9.17) - A new report released by the Canadian Co-operative Association (CCA) says that developing more co-ops could help Canadian communities. Building Assets in Low Income Communities through Co-operatives: A Policy Framework is designed to help governments and other organizations understand the benefits of co-ops to low-income communities and to encourage support for more co-ops. "We need to move beyond the scattered and isolated use of co-operatives to a much more significant application of the co-op model for delivering important services and creating jobs," says Jean-Yves Lord, executive director of the CCA. The framework sets out three priority policy areas: encouraging and supporting collective community action generally; creating more awareness of the co-operative model; and increasing resources for co-operative development. For more information, visit: www.Buildingcommunityassets.coop .
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE / HEROIC ACTIONS
Judy Wicks Honored by Inc Magazine
VANVOUVER, BC, May 2004 (BALLE BC) - Hello Friends of BC, Many of you came to hear Judy Wicks speak at the BALLE Launch Celebration. Of course this is no surprise to us, but nice to see that Inc Magazine also recognizes Judy as one of 25 most fascinating entrepreneurs in America! http://www.inc.com/magazine/20040401/25entrepreneurs.html ; Penny Scott, Coordinator, BALLE BC; Phone: 604.947.2941; Email: pscott@ballebc.com ; www.ballebc.com; the balle international website is at www.livingeconomies.org .
Judy Wicks Honored by Inc Magazine
VANVOUVER, BC, May 2004 (BALLE BC) - Hello Friends of BC, Many of you came to hear Judy Wicks speak at the BALLE Launch Celebration. Of course this is no surprise to us, but nice to see that Inc Magazine also recognizes Judy as one of 25 most fascinating entrepreneurs in America! http://www.inc.com/magazine/20040401/25entrepreneurs.html ; Penny Scott, Coordinator, BALLE BC; Phone: 604.947.2941; Email: pscott@ballebc.com ; www.ballebc.com; the balle international website is at www.livingeconomies.org .
SUSTAINABLE FUTURE VIEWS / SIMPLE LIVING
Four Frogs Permaculture Designs
WEBSITE Reference, May, 5, 2004 - (http://www.creatinglearningcommunities.org/resources/elsewhere.htm#canada ) - Four Frogs Permaculture Designs assist individuals and communities to develop sustainable living systems. Four Frogs offers green planning services for people interested in establishing a small business. The EarthHome Centre is a community learning centre which offers workshops on sustainable living as well as demonstrating that sustainability is a reality. Four Frogs Permaculture Design at the EarthHome Centre; Bob Ewing; 224 Red River Rd. #24046; Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7A 1B6 CANADA; Phone: (807)344-9864; E-mail: fourfrogs@altavista.com .
Four Frogs Permaculture Designs
WEBSITE Reference, May, 5, 2004 - (http://www.creatinglearningcommunities.org/resources/elsewhere.htm#canada ) - Four Frogs Permaculture Designs assist individuals and communities to develop sustainable living systems. Four Frogs offers green planning services for people interested in establishing a small business. The EarthHome Centre is a community learning centre which offers workshops on sustainable living as well as demonstrating that sustainability is a reality. Four Frogs Permaculture Design at the EarthHome Centre; Bob Ewing; 224 Red River Rd. #24046; Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7A 1B6 CANADA; Phone: (807)344-9864; E-mail: fourfrogs@altavista.com .
EVENTS / COMMUNITY BUILDING
Creating Our Futures... Building our Cities & Towns as Learning Communities - Devon, Alberta June 3-4, 2004
WEBSITE Reference, May 2004 (http://www.wln.ualberta.ca/What'sNew.htm) - How does any community build long-term, healthy, and inclusive futures for all their citizens? Across Europe and Australia communities believe the answer is learning. They have placed lifelong learning at the heart of community strategies, projects, programs, and activities, transforming themselves into Learning Communities. Representatives from seven communities in Australia , New Zealand , Finland , France , Scotland , and China will share their experience and expertise at a unique two-day seminar at the Westridge Golf Resort in Devon , Alberta , on June 3-4, 2004. This seminar features two special presentations. Three representatives from Beijing will talk about "Lifelong Learning and Community Development in China " and people from Mawson Lakes , Australia , will tell the story of a new urban community 12 Km north of Adelaide that was planned, designed and built around the heart of learning. Co- sponsored by Edmonton 's Knowledge Management International and NAIT, the CREATING OUR FUTURES seminar features 23 presentations and workshops that explore why these cities chose the learning community concept, what they've gained, and how they built and continue to grow their learning community initiatives. For program details & to register (cost $90 both days) please contact: Sylvia Lee @ 488-4848 or e-mail: kmi@kmintl.biz / on-line: www.kmintl.biz .
Creating Our Futures... Building our Cities & Towns as Learning Communities - Devon, Alberta June 3-4, 2004
WEBSITE Reference, May 2004 (http://www.wln.ualberta.ca/What'sNew.htm) - How does any community build long-term, healthy, and inclusive futures for all their citizens? Across Europe and Australia communities believe the answer is learning. They have placed lifelong learning at the heart of community strategies, projects, programs, and activities, transforming themselves into Learning Communities. Representatives from seven communities in Australia , New Zealand , Finland , France , Scotland , and China will share their experience and expertise at a unique two-day seminar at the Westridge Golf Resort in Devon , Alberta , on June 3-4, 2004. This seminar features two special presentations. Three representatives from Beijing will talk about "Lifelong Learning and Community Development in China " and people from Mawson Lakes , Australia , will tell the story of a new urban community 12 Km north of Adelaide that was planned, designed and built around the heart of learning. Co- sponsored by Edmonton 's Knowledge Management International and NAIT, the CREATING OUR FUTURES seminar features 23 presentations and workshops that explore why these cities chose the learning community concept, what they've gained, and how they built and continue to grow their learning community initiatives. For program details & to register (cost $90 both days) please contact: Sylvia Lee @ 488-4848 or e-mail: kmi@kmintl.biz / on-line: www.kmintl.biz .
SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS / LOCAL LIVING ECONOMIES / WIND POWER
Case Study Examines Incentives for Community Wind Power
E-LIST Reference, May 2004 (Smart Communities Network News)
A recent case study from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the Clean Energy States Alliance surveys the various policies and incentives that states are using to support community wind power development, and how these policies influence the types of projects that are developed. Though historically confined to Europe, "community wind" projects - i.e., locally owned, utility-scale wind projects interconnected on either side of the meter - are a topic of increasing interest in the United States, not just among farmers and other potential local investors, but also among state policymakers interested in renewable energy. Several states are currently supporting community wind in a variety of ways, leading to the development of different types of projects. http://eetd.lbl.gov/ea/EMS/cases/community_wind.pdf .
Case Study Examines Incentives for Community Wind Power
E-LIST Reference, May 2004 (Smart Communities Network News)
A recent case study from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the Clean Energy States Alliance surveys the various policies and incentives that states are using to support community wind power development, and how these policies influence the types of projects that are developed. Though historically confined to Europe, "community wind" projects - i.e., locally owned, utility-scale wind projects interconnected on either side of the meter - are a topic of increasing interest in the United States, not just among farmers and other potential local investors, but also among state policymakers interested in renewable energy. Several states are currently supporting community wind in a variety of ways, leading to the development of different types of projects. http://eetd.lbl.gov/ea/EMS/cases/community_wind.pdf .
NFPs / NGOs / COMMUNITY BUILDING
Best Practices in Online Survey Use
E-LIST Reference, May 2, 2004 (Nonprofit Online News - Michael Gilbert, The Gilbert Center ) - The folks at Websurveyor have compiled several documents on Online Survey Best Practices. I'm never pleased with the tired phrase "best practices", because it's usually used to describe a list of practices that may or may not have been evaluated against any criteria. But that said, there is some excellent material here for people who want to do online research based on surveys. http://news.gilbert.org/clickthru/redir/5062/54657/rms .
Best Practices in Online Survey Use
E-LIST Reference, May 2, 2004 (Nonprofit Online News - Michael Gilbert, The Gilbert Center ) - The folks at Websurveyor have compiled several documents on Online Survey Best Practices. I'm never pleased with the tired phrase "best practices", because it's usually used to describe a list of practices that may or may not have been evaluated against any criteria. But that said, there is some excellent material here for people who want to do online research based on surveys. http://news.gilbert.org/clickthru/redir/5062/54657/rms .
NFPs / NGOs / RESOURCES
HR association offers free volunteer listings to nonprofits
VANCOUVER, BC, May 3, 2004 (Village Vibes) - Charities and other nonprofits looking for volunteers with human resources expertise can now post their openings for free with the Human Resources Professionals Association of Ontario (HRPAO). Posting a volunteer opportunity with HRPAO gives organizations access to professionals who want to broaden their experience, further their development, or give back to the community. For more information or to post a volunteer opportunity, contact Michelle Pendon at 416-923-2324/1-800-387-1311 ext. 328, mpendon@hrpao.org or visit: www.hrpao.org/careerservices .
HR association offers free volunteer listings to nonprofits
VANCOUVER, BC, May 3, 2004 (Village Vibes) - Charities and other nonprofits looking for volunteers with human resources expertise can now post their openings for free with the Human Resources Professionals Association of Ontario (HRPAO). Posting a volunteer opportunity with HRPAO gives organizations access to professionals who want to broaden their experience, further their development, or give back to the community. For more information or to post a volunteer opportunity, contact Michelle Pendon at 416-923-2324/1-800-387-1311 ext. 328, mpendon@hrpao.org or visit: www.hrpao.org/careerservices .
LOCAL LIVING COMMUNITIES
Learning Communities Working Group
VICTORIA, BC, May 3, 2004 (Left Coast News) - LEARN: Linking, Engaging, Activating, Recognizing, and Nurturing - In early April, CEDCO Victoria (Greater Victoria Community Economic Development Corporation) hosted a Learning Communities workshop facilitated by Ms. Sylvia Lee of the PALLACE International Learning Communities Project. A group of educational and community services sectors came together to look at the possibilities of Victoria becoming a Learning Community, and the benefits and opportunities to people of all ages. Victoria has many educational and learning opportunities available to its residents. A strong local action towards a learning community can bring together the groups and organizations that provide formal and informal learning opportunities for the benefit of all. Read more.
Learning Communities Working Group
VICTORIA, BC, May 3, 2004 (Left Coast News) - LEARN: Linking, Engaging, Activating, Recognizing, and Nurturing - In early April, CEDCO Victoria (Greater Victoria Community Economic Development Corporation) hosted a Learning Communities workshop facilitated by Ms. Sylvia Lee of the PALLACE International Learning Communities Project. A group of educational and community services sectors came together to look at the possibilities of Victoria becoming a Learning Community, and the benefits and opportunities to people of all ages. Victoria has many educational and learning opportunities available to its residents. A strong local action towards a learning community can bring together the groups and organizations that provide formal and informal learning opportunities for the benefit of all. Read more.
ECOVERSITY / PLACE-BASED SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION
The Foxfire Curriculum
GALT, CA, Apr. 17, 2004 (CIP) - In Educating for an Ecologically Sustainable Culture: Rethinking Moral Education, Creativity, Intelligence, and Other Modern Orthodoxies, Bowers (1995) discusses some of the existing educational models of community and environmental renewal, one of them being the Foxfire Curriculum. While he admits that it is not perfect, he puts it forward as a model that holds promise as a method of place-based education that could connect communities with environmental restoration. Read more .
The Foxfire Curriculum
GALT, CA, Apr. 17, 2004 (CIP) - In Educating for an Ecologically Sustainable Culture: Rethinking Moral Education, Creativity, Intelligence, and Other Modern Orthodoxies, Bowers (1995) discusses some of the existing educational models of community and environmental renewal, one of them being the Foxfire Curriculum. While he admits that it is not perfect, he puts it forward as a model that holds promise as a method of place-based education that could connect communities with environmental restoration. Read more .
