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Comment by Scott A. Sanderson on February 2, 2011 at 1:31pm

Thanks David;

 I was impressed by the organization and comprehensive planning of  Jerry and Ginny in Goshen.  When I noticed an interest by the other groups I thought that an easily duplicatable 'template' is the key to sharing successes and wastes of energy for any Trans. folks delving into  developing all of the key and possible components leading to comprehensive and efficient programs far and wide.  I'm no expert at working websites, or in sustainability, I'm just a guy who does A LOT  of online networking who is trying to help to get the right folks together to make this kind of thing happen.  That's why I started this discussion; In the hopes that the more experienced members would chime in with guidance and suggestions to get a truly global alliance organized.

 I got the idea from S'Connects green building matrix concept.  

 I can copy and share info, and ideas with the national hub type groups, and if other regional hubs do the same I believe the information Matrix will become self perpetuating. but that's about as far as My experience can, and hopefully will need to take this.

 - Scott

Comment by David MacLeod on February 2, 2011 at 12:21pm

Hi Scott,

 

A few years ago I began working on the Sustainable Documentation Projectfor Sustainable Bellingham.  It's not all that you're looking for (a matrix of ideas, info, and actions), but it does have a lot of the "info." Hasn't been updated in a while, but its definitely worth checking out.

http://sustainablebellingham.org/wiki/wikka.php?wakka=Sustainabilit... 

 

Lots of linked articles in the following categories:

 

Articles:

• WhySustainability?
• WhatIsSustainability?
• WhatIsPeakOil?
• DocumentsForPeakOilTaskForce
• CultureAndCommunityArticles
• DevelopmentArticles
• EducationArticles
• EnergyArticles
• EnvironmentArticles
• FoodArticles
• GovernmentAndSocietyArticles
• GreenBuildingArticles
• HealthArticles
• MediaArticles
• MoneyAndEconomyArticles
• SpiritualityArticles
• SustainableLivingArticles
• TransportationArticles
• WasteManagementArticles

Comment by Juliet Thompson on February 1, 2011 at 10:48pm

Thanks for these resources, Scott. I really appreciate what Les is doing on the Global Transition in Action site and try to follow his lead with regards to using new techniques. Shall we try a Skype meeting for our Hub group sometime? I read the Transition Business comments by Rob Hopkins too.

Comment by Scott A. Sanderson on February 1, 2011 at 8:28pm

 Last thursday I made this suggetion to this "global Transition group:

 - I proposed to these would be major hubs that perhaps while we have the free reign of internet technology still at our disposal... That together we contribute to building an archival matrix of ideas, info, actions and results that can serve all Transition groups far and wide.

 Since I haven't been shown anywhere that a truly comprehensive program exists, Except of course in Goshen...  ; )

Yesterday: I got this that they've sent to all of their members..  ( I've still yet to hear back from Transition network.org )

TRANSITION IN ACTION SOCIAL NETWORK

A message to all members of TRANSITION IN ACTION SOCIAL NETWORK

Good Saturday to you! New dvelopment on Global Transition in Action.  We are experimenting with a new weekly "table of contents" of group activities. Using the Comment Wall of your group (see full list), when you demonstrate that your group is "in action", your group will be featured in this mailing to all our 3062+ members. Preference will be given to groups with 10 or more members posting content with global significance. We reserve the right to determine newsworthiness. The examples below are intended to be illustrative.    TRANSITION GROUPS IN ACTION Table of Contents Online chat.  Need something quick?  Request it real-time on our homepage chat. Month-long Skype Trainings in February.  Let unimpeded communication flow! Les Squires travelling route 80 to San Francisco  February 13 and 14. Coffee along the way? Les participates in Workshop at Stanford.  Results from Member Survey. Les Squires to present workshops in Nevada California February 17, 18, 19.  More details will follow. Brand new group PermaCulture Science adds its 5th member.  Created by Stella Strega-Scoz. Your Money or Your Life

Comment by Scott A. Sanderson on January 27, 2011 at 12:09am

I joined the Global Transition in action group, and Transition network.org-

 I didn't find info on food security at either one, Though it seems as though they are seeking to build a network toward more cohesive action.

 I proposed to these would be major hubs that perhaps while we have the free reign of internet technology still at our disposal... That together we contribute to building an archival matrix of ideas, info, actions and results that can serve all Transition groups far and wide.

 Since I haven't been shown anywhere that a truly comprehensive program exists, Except of course in Goshen...  ; )

Comment by Jamie Jedinak on January 26, 2011 at 11:36pm

 

Thank you Juliet for creating this group!!!  :)