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Dawn Griffin

Female

Willits, CA

United States

Profile Information:

How are you currently involved in the Transition?: I have a degree in environmental policy and planning and before relocating was working with Ecology Action in Willits, CA. Ecology Action (John Jeavons) has spent the last 38 years researching how to grow the most food in the smallest areas with a focus on regrowing fertile topsoil, which is rapidly being lost.
I have been involved with the Co-Housing movement and am currently working on a business/feasibility plan for a model community center for revitalizing community. The plan also proposes a new economic model based on enrichment rather than consumption.
In what ways do you identify with the Transition movement? Why are you interested?: I've been working on these questions in various ways all of my adult life.
Do you have particular interests, skills, talents or resources you would like to bring to Transition Whatcom?: In addition to what I shared above, I spent 3 months on a small island in the South Pacific exploring a proposal I had written for their government on creating an ecovillage and learning center incorporating their traditional knowledge.
In what neighborhood or part of the county do you reside?: I have just been here 2 weeks and I have short-term housing in the Whatcom Falls Park neighborhood
Your Personal Website (if you have one): http://www.onwingsofadream.com
Where did you hear about Transition Whatcom and how did you find our community network website?: Renata Kowalczyk
Please note that you do not have to answer all of the above questions in order to join, and you can always come back later to edit your profile. If it's all too many questions for now, please provide a short answer below on why you'd like to join this site (or a summary of the above, if answered).: All questions were answered

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Cindi Landreth

I assume you have checked out the Groups tab to see who might be interested in the topic you described. Perhaps we could get together for tea sometime so I can get just a bit more clear about ideas. Check out Renata Kowalczyk's profile - I think she might be someone with a shared interest. Maybe the three of us for tea? A lovely place to meet is Adagios on Railroad and Champion.

Jun 3, 2010
Cindi Landreth

Yes, Renata and I spoke after I sent you this message and she told me - and then I remembered reading it on your profile.

I will check out your website and see you at the potluck! And...it would be nice to have tea. My phone number is 360-319-9092.

Jun 3, 2010
Heather K

Hi Dawn! I'll print out your Vision Statement draft of Community Supported Centers to read. I'm familiar with CSA's and your vision on first read resonates strongly with me. I'm excited you're connecting with both Renatta & Cindi & you will meet others too!

You're welcome to click the 'Join' on any of the WT groups that interest you and network that way, or just leave a comment or send a TW friend request to anyone you'd like to network with.
I'll send you an invite to at least two of our TW groups, the Community Living one and one of the Finance one...By 'joining' and clicking 'follow' you just receive emails when anyone posts a comment or discussion, which can also be read by just going to these groups when you're online. I think it would be great if you felt led to introduce yourself and post your link to your vision statement drafts to the Community Supported Centers to at least one of the groups. If I think of an event or group you might resonate with, I'll forward it on, and you can go your own pace for getting connected.

You might also want to connect in with Harmony and the other folks who are developing their space & vision currently located dowtown at both The Ground Floor and The Old Foundry.
If you'd like an email to their weekly events let me know.

Jun 3, 2010