Friday, April 29, 2005
Sustainability / Student Involvement
University of Oregon Students Approve $2 Fee Increase for Sustainability
PORTLAND, OR, Apr. 27, 2005 (EFS Opportunities & Announcements) - On April 8th, students at University of Oregon voted 1,150 to 277 in favor of Ballot Measure 21 in the Associated Students of the University of Oregon primary election. Ballot Measure 21 calls for a fee increase of up to $2 to fund on-campus sustainability projects. If approved by the State Board of Higher Education, the fee increase will raise up to $40,000 annually. Approximately $11,000 of this would be used to power the student union with 100% wind power. The remainder would be used to fund additional energy conservation and sustainability projects. http://www.dailyemerald.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2005/04/07/42554d400a7f0.
http://www.dailyemerald.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2005/04/21/42674e322d1c3.
University of Oregon Students Approve $2 Fee Increase for Sustainability
PORTLAND, OR, Apr. 27, 2005 (EFS Opportunities & Announcements) - On April 8th, students at University of Oregon voted 1,150 to 277 in favor of Ballot Measure 21 in the Associated Students of the University of Oregon primary election. Ballot Measure 21 calls for a fee increase of up to $2 to fund on-campus sustainability projects. If approved by the State Board of Higher Education, the fee increase will raise up to $40,000 annually. Approximately $11,000 of this would be used to power the student union with 100% wind power. The remainder would be used to fund additional energy conservation and sustainability projects. http://www.dailyemerald.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2005/04/07/42554d400a7f0.
http://www.dailyemerald.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2005/04/21/42674e322d1c3.
Economics / Social Funding
Needed: a New Social Financial Services Industry
WEB Reference, Nov. 18, 2005 (News@Ashoka) - The dramatic expansion of the citizen sector over the last two decades—and in particular the explosive emergence of social entrepreneurship—has come about because of a profound change in the sector’s underlying culture. Social beings that we are, humans have always supported one another. That is not new. What is new is that the social sector has now become structurally as entrepreneurial and competitive as business. Increasingly the world will be defined by the unstoppable dynamic of more and more citizen groups competing to solve social problems at whatever level is needed — be it local or global. http://www.ashoka.org/news/04november/alliance.pdf .
Needed: a New Social Financial Services Industry
WEB Reference, Nov. 18, 2005 (News@Ashoka) - The dramatic expansion of the citizen sector over the last two decades—and in particular the explosive emergence of social entrepreneurship—has come about because of a profound change in the sector’s underlying culture. Social beings that we are, humans have always supported one another. That is not new. What is new is that the social sector has now become structurally as entrepreneurial and competitive as business. Increasingly the world will be defined by the unstoppable dynamic of more and more citizen groups competing to solve social problems at whatever level is needed — be it local or global. http://www.ashoka.org/news/04november/alliance.pdf .
Local Living Economies
Showcasing Judy Wicks!
VANCOUVER, BC, Mar. 28, 2005 (BALLE Conference Newsletter, Sarah Murray) - Hello Everyone, This week we profile our first keynote speaker, Judy Wicks, the perfect person to start with as co-founder and co-chair of Business Alliance for Local Living Economies. Owner of the White Dog Cafe in Philadelphia for 21 years, Judy is an activist businessperson who operates based on the principles of serving customers, community, employees and the natural environment. Putting her money where her mouth is, Judy has made sure that her cafe sources all produce in season from local organic family farms. All meat and poultry is humanely raised, and most fish and seafood is sourced from sustainable fisheries. It was the first business in Pennsylvania to have 100 percent of its electricity generated by wind power. Entry-level employees make a minimum "living wage" and 20 percent of profits are contributed to non-profits and the White Dog Cafe Foundation, whose mission it is to create, strengthen and connect locally owned businesses and farms committed to working in harmony with natural systems, providing meaningful living wage jobs, and supporting healthy community life. A strong-minded entrepreneur, Judy reprimands entrepreneurs for opening "cookie-cutter businesses" instead of considering the needs of their local economy. Judy has been recognized for her socially conscious business practices. She has won the prestigious Business Enterprise Trust award, founded by Norman Lear, for creative leadership in combining sound business management with social vision; the Business Ethics Magazine's first "Living Economy Award;" the American Benefactor's "America's 25 Most Generous Companies;" Conde Nast Traveler list of top 50 American restaurants; and Inc. Magazine's 25 favorite entrepreneurs in the country because "she's put in place more progressive business practices per square foot than any other entrepreneur." A dynamic speaker with 11 years experience, she is not to be missed on Thursday June 2 at the BALLE International Conference opening night. Watch your inbox next week for refresher on building blocks: an organizing strategy that supports a local living economy. Until then... The BALLE BC Conference Team.
Showcasing Judy Wicks!
VANCOUVER, BC, Mar. 28, 2005 (BALLE Conference Newsletter, Sarah Murray) - Hello Everyone, This week we profile our first keynote speaker, Judy Wicks, the perfect person to start with as co-founder and co-chair of Business Alliance for Local Living Economies. Owner of the White Dog Cafe in Philadelphia for 21 years, Judy is an activist businessperson who operates based on the principles of serving customers, community, employees and the natural environment. Putting her money where her mouth is, Judy has made sure that her cafe sources all produce in season from local organic family farms. All meat and poultry is humanely raised, and most fish and seafood is sourced from sustainable fisheries. It was the first business in Pennsylvania to have 100 percent of its electricity generated by wind power. Entry-level employees make a minimum "living wage" and 20 percent of profits are contributed to non-profits and the White Dog Cafe Foundation, whose mission it is to create, strengthen and connect locally owned businesses and farms committed to working in harmony with natural systems, providing meaningful living wage jobs, and supporting healthy community life. A strong-minded entrepreneur, Judy reprimands entrepreneurs for opening "cookie-cutter businesses" instead of considering the needs of their local economy. Judy has been recognized for her socially conscious business practices. She has won the prestigious Business Enterprise Trust award, founded by Norman Lear, for creative leadership in combining sound business management with social vision; the Business Ethics Magazine's first "Living Economy Award;" the American Benefactor's "America's 25 Most Generous Companies;" Conde Nast Traveler list of top 50 American restaurants; and Inc. Magazine's 25 favorite entrepreneurs in the country because "she's put in place more progressive business practices per square foot than any other entrepreneur." A dynamic speaker with 11 years experience, she is not to be missed on Thursday June 2 at the BALLE International Conference opening night. Watch your inbox next week for refresher on building blocks: an organizing strategy that supports a local living economy. Until then... The BALLE BC Conference Team.
Environment / Pesticide Reduction
Sign Up for a Green Garden Visit
ELIST, Apr. 5, 2005 (Good Work & Green Communities) - If you live in Peterborough, Elora, Lanark or Leeds County, the Green Garden Visit is an ecological yard and garden consultation program provided by a trained ecological gardening advisor. The GGV consultant conducts a 1-hour visit to inspect and audit the yard and/or garden with the homeowner, identifying the problems and opportunities present. The advisor then recommends simple actions towards ecological improvements, based on the GGV assessment. The Green Garden Visit will enable homeowners to: 1) restore soil health, increase grass density, and care for lawns organically 2) reduce or eliminate pesticide use, protecting children and pets from exposure and reducing the inputs of toxins into waterways and the environment 3) identify plants and incorporate appropriate species based on their needs and local conditions 4) compost and use mulch successfully 5) grow organic and healthy food 5) adopt best practices for lawn and garden maintenance 6) conserve resources including water, energy and organic materials 7) reduce pollution and limit pesticide use 8) gain access to ecologically sound products and services. http://www.greengardenvisit.ca/greengv/.
Sign Up for a Green Garden Visit
ELIST, Apr. 5, 2005 (Good Work & Green Communities) - If you live in Peterborough, Elora, Lanark or Leeds County, the Green Garden Visit is an ecological yard and garden consultation program provided by a trained ecological gardening advisor. The GGV consultant conducts a 1-hour visit to inspect and audit the yard and/or garden with the homeowner, identifying the problems and opportunities present. The advisor then recommends simple actions towards ecological improvements, based on the GGV assessment. The Green Garden Visit will enable homeowners to: 1) restore soil health, increase grass density, and care for lawns organically 2) reduce or eliminate pesticide use, protecting children and pets from exposure and reducing the inputs of toxins into waterways and the environment 3) identify plants and incorporate appropriate species based on their needs and local conditions 4) compost and use mulch successfully 5) grow organic and healthy food 5) adopt best practices for lawn and garden maintenance 6) conserve resources including water, energy and organic materials 7) reduce pollution and limit pesticide use 8) gain access to ecologically sound products and services. http://www.greengardenvisit.ca/greengv/.
Community Building / Workplace
Workplace Ideas
WEB Reference, Apr. 2005 (HRSDC) – Here’s a collection of newsletters on workplace relationships from the Workplace Gazette. http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/cs/fas/as/lib/RC.shtml.
Workplace Ideas
WEB Reference, Apr. 2005 (HRSDC) – Here’s a collection of newsletters on workplace relationships from the Workplace Gazette. http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/cs/fas/as/lib/RC.shtml.
