Events
Thursday September 26, 2013
Start: Sep 26 2013 7:30 pm
Date: Thursday, September 26, 2013
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Share Space, 533 5th Street, Santa Rosa
Cost: $10 sliding scale
With Nick Osborne from Transition, UK
Have you been:
• Perplexed why it’s so hard to get things done in a group?
• Frustrated by others on your team?
• Unhappy about power dynamics but don't know what to do about that?
Did you want to:
• Run out the door?
• Just do it yourself?
Skills for Building Effective Groups and Teams don’t always come naturally. We need to learn, practice and build teams around effective processes, clear agreements, and thoughtful communications. What makes effective groups tick? What is it like to be in a well-functioning group? Can that truly be a joy?
Nick Osborne, has been involved with the Transition Towns Movement since it began in England in 2007. He has been a leading trainer for the Transition Network and has been offering a set of training courses around building effective groups, teams and collaborations. Nick’s courses come from integrating 20 years experience of working with leadership models in social change projects, intentional communities and Eco-villages, and conventional and cutting edge organizations.
During this evening Nick will cover the essentials of good group dynamics, provide a variety of tools and resources and will give a taste of an upcoming 2-day course for those who want to take a deeper dive and gain more proficiency in facilitating skillful group process.
This event is sponsored by: Transition US, Share Exchange and Transition Initiatives in Sonoma County.
Saturday September 28, 2013
Start: Sep 28 2013
When: Saturday, September 28 & Sunday, September 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where: Venture Greenhouse, 30 Castro Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
Cost: $125
Effective Groups is a dynamic and engaging training course which covers key skills for collaboration. It will help you: 
· Create systems for teams to work effectively together
· Develop an enjoyable and fair atmosphere to work within
· Make order in the chaos to find freedom within a structure
· Utilize diverse perspectives as an advantage instead of a problem
· Balance achieving goals with keeping your team healthy and effective
· Manage conflicting needs and paradoxes, both within and outside the team
· Develop the skills & mindset to cross stony ground without falling out (or over) with each other!
About the facilitator:
Nick Osborne, a leading trainer from the UK with the Transition Network, will be in the U.S. to give his 2-day Effective Groups weekend workshop, plus his 1-day Train the Trainer training, in 3 locations.
The Effective Groups (aka Effective Collaboration) weekend workshop is Nick's labor of love for Transition Initiatives - helping community-based Transition Initiatives develop stronger group skills. It comes from integrating 20 years experience of working with leadership models in social change projects, intentional communities and Eco-villages, and conventional and cutting edge organizations. The course is open to anyone involved in any kind of social change work, with preference given to groups using the Transition model to inform their work.
Contact:
www.transitionus.org
http://www.transitionus.org/event/effective-groups-san-francisco-area
For info about the course or scholarships contact:
carolyne@transitionus.org & 707-824-1554
Sunday September 29, 2013
Start: Sep 28 2013
End: Sep 29 2013
When: Saturday, September 28 & Sunday, September 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where: Venture Greenhouse, 30 Castro Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
Cost: $125
Effective Groups is a dynamic and engaging training course which covers key skills for collaboration. It will help you:
· Create systems for teams to work effectively together
· Develop an enjoyable and fair atmosphere to work within
· Make order in the chaos to find freedom within a structure
· Utilize diverse perspectives as an advantage instead of a problem
· Balance achieving goals with keeping your team healthy and effective
· Manage conflicting needs and paradoxes, both within and outside the team
· Develop the skills & mindset to cross stony ground without falling out (or over) with each other!
About the facilitator:
Nick Osborne, a leading trainer from the UK with the Transition Network, will be in the U.S. to give his 2-day Effective Groups weekend workshop, plus his 1-day Train the Trainer training, in 3 locations.
The Effective Groups (aka Effective Collaboration) weekend workshop is Nick's labor of love for Transition Initiatives - helping community-based Transition Initiatives develop stronger group skills. It comes from integrating 20 years experience of working with leadership models in social change projects, intentional communities and Eco-villages, and conventional and cutting edge organizations. The course is open to anyone involved in any kind of social change work, with preference given to groups using the Transition model to inform their work.
Contact:
www.transitionus.org
http://www.transitionus.org/event/effective-groups-san-francisco-area
For info about the course or scholarships contact:
carolyne@transitionus.org & 707-824-1554
Monday September 30, 2013
Transition US is offering a 1-day Train the Trainer on 9/30, following the Effective Groups course in San Rafael, CA.
Note: It is required that TTT participants take the 2-day workshop
When: Monday, September 30, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where: Venture Greenhouse, 30 Castro Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
Cost: $125
Registration:
If you would like to apply for the Effective Groups Train the Trainer workshop, please download and complete this application from the Transition US site and return it to carolyne@transitionus.org.
Our goals for the TTT are to:
- Develop a cadre of trainers who can deliver the Effective Groups course to Transition groups and to groups in allied efforts
- Increase the efficacy of groups by having skilled trainers within their ranks;
- Build bridges of collaboration between groups & networks
In this TTT course we want people who:
- Have personal, hands-on experience dealing with group dynamics.
- Have experience giving trainings, teaching or facilitating groups.
- Explain concepts in clear and accessible language.
- Can work with emotional depth and hold participants to safely go beyond comfort zones.
- Have awareness of their own individual journeys in personal development and awakening to the need for major social change.
- Are flexible, self motivated, collaborative, positive and have a sense of humour.
- Live in a variety of geographical areas in the US.
- Represent a variety of viewpoints, cultures and backgrounds; additional languages would be an advantage.
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Becoming a trainer for the Effective Groups course
The TTT is a 1-day training for 10 participants or less. The course is designed to meet the needs of the participating individuals so they can more confidently convey the materials. It will dive more deeply into the 2-day course materials and their methods of delivery. Those interested in the 2-day Train the Trainer course will need to already have experience in training, teaching or facilitation as well as having hands-on experience dealing with group dynamics. An application form follows.
Effective Groups itself is a dynamic and engaging training course which covers key skills for collaboration:
- Creating systems for teams to work effectively together
- Developing an enjoyable and fair atmosphere to work within
- Making order in the chaos to find freedom within a structure
- Utilizing diverse perspectives as an advantage instead of a problem
- Balancing achieving goals with keeping your team healthy and effective
- Managing conflicting needs and paradoxes, both within and outside the team
- Developing the skills & mindset to cross stony ground without falling out (or over) with each other!
About the facilitator:
Nick Osborne, a leading trainer from the UK with the Transition Network, will be in the U.S. to give his 2-day Effective Groups weekend workshop, plus his 1-day Train the Trainer training, in 3 locations.
The Effective Groups (aka Effective Collaboration) weekend workshop is Nick's labor of love for Transition Initiatives - helping community-based Transition Initiatives develop stronger group skills. It comes from integrating 20 years experience of working with leadership models in social change projects, intentional communities and Eco-villages, and conventional and cutting edge organizations. The course is open to anyone involved in any kind of social change work, with preference given to groups using the Transition model to inform their work.
Contact:
www.transitionus.org
http://www.transitionus.org/event/effective-groups-train-trainer-worksho...
Thursday October 10, 2013
Start: Oct 10 2013 6:00 pm
Next Monthly Planning Meeting:
Transition Sebastopol Energy Group's next regular monthly planning meeting
Date: Thursday, October 10 at 6:00pm
Location: SolarWorks, 400 Morris Street #C, Sebastopol.
All are welcome.
For more info email transsebenergygroup@gmail.com or call 707-829-3460
Friday October 11, 2013
Start: Oct 11 2013
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Join Rob Hopkins at the Building Resilient Communities Convergence!
We're excited to welcome Rob Hopkins for his first - and likely only - visit to the US!
Join the founder of the international Transition Movement at the Building Resilient Communities Convergence to learn how local action is building resilience to climate change and economic instability across the US and in 43 countries around the world.
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The Northern California Transition & Permaculture Convergence:
Building Resilient Communities
October 10-13, Solar Living Institute, Hopland, CA
(2 hours north of San Francisco) | | | | | |
Rob Hopkins KEYNOTE ADDRESS on 10/12
For tickets & more information visit www.transitiontopermaculture.org
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This fun and fantastic Convergence will bring together the best of the NorCal Permaculture Convergence and the NorCal Regional Transition Network Conference for an action-packed weekend designed to interweave and up level our combined efforts towards building a movement of community resilience.
With keynote speakers, workshops, & panel discussions from leading resilience thinkers and doers; a model resilient community; live music; camping; child and youth programming; and plenty of opportunities for co-inspiration and cross-pollination... the Building Resilient Communities Convergence will bring together leaders, permaculture designers, transition organizers, activists, young people, homesteaders, designers, social entrepreneurs, and others who are passionate about shifting the paradigm and joining together to cross-pollinate, skill-up, synergize and celebrate!
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
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Rob Hopkins - Transition Network Movement Founder
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John Trudell - Native American Activist, Poet, Speaker
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Konda Mason - HUB Oakland - Co-Founder and CEO
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Andy Lipkis - TreePeople founder and president
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Richard Heinberg - author, Post Carbon Institute Senior Fellow
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Doria Robinson - Urban Tilth Executive Director
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Julia Butterfly Hill - Environmental Activist
-
Brock Dolman - OAEC
-
Penny Livingston-Stark
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And More!
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WORKSHOPS: Workshops from some of Northern California’s most rocking community organizations and educators like Daily Acts, Bay Localize, Living Mandala, Urban Tilth, Movement Generation, Permaculture Artisans, Regenerative Design Institute, Generation Waking-Up and many more
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CONTENT TRACKS: Urban Resiliency, REconomy, Transition & Permaculture, Community Organizing, Skill Shares, Movement & Capacity Building, Open Space, Youth Programs
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SKILL SHARES: DIY skills in permaculture, natural building, new economy, clean energy, food production, herbal medicine, environmental justice, community organizing, systems-thinking, healing, and more
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YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM: Youth leadership programming co-organized by Generation Waking Up
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KIDS CONVERGENCE / CHILDCARE: Family friendly event! Bring your kids to the Kids Convergence offering chilcare + a creative, fun, educational experience.
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BIOREGIONAL NETWORKING: connect with old friends, cross-pollinate, and make new connections with other allies doing the work
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DELICIOUS FOOD: Community kitchen, affordable local cuisine, and a Saturday evening Harvest Banquet Feast!
-
MARKETPLACE: a model resilience community as we create a community commons marketplace and township on-site
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MUSIC & DANCING: Community Barn Dance & Dance Party with live music from Juliane Trio, Dogon Lights, DJ Dragonfly, Zion Lion + the Ultimate Permaculture Transition Passion Show!
-
ON-SITE CAMPING: with after-hours magic at the beautiful and whimsically sustainable Solar Living Institute
The Convergence is a unique opportunity for all of us who dream of a more sustainable and resilient future to come together from diverse backgrounds and habitats to share, explore and practice strategies to build the capacity and interconnection of our initiatives and to further empower our common visions becoming a reality. Whether you are a seasoned permaculturalist, a transition town activist, a community organizer, or just excited to learn about a new way of living in greater harmony with people and the planet… this event is something for you!
Register Now! Early Bird Special Only Until Sept 30th!
Tickets Available Here: http://transitiontopermaculture.org/registration-2/get-tickets/
We hope you will join us for this special community gathering.
Towards Resilient Communities,
- The 2013 NorCal Permaculture & Transition Town Convergence Organizing Team |
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Saturday October 12, 2013
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Join Rob Hopkins at the Building Resilient Communities Convergence!
We're excited to welcome Rob Hopkins for his first - and likely only - visit to the US!
Join the founder of the international Transition Movement at the Building Resilient Communities Convergence to learn how local action is building resilience to climate change and economic instability across the US and in 43 countries around the world.
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The Northern California Transition & Permaculture Convergence:
Building Resilient Communities
October 10-13, Solar Living Institute, Hopland, CA
(2 hours north of San Francisco) | | | | | |
Rob Hopkins KEYNOTE ADDRESS on 10/12
For tickets & more information visit www.transitiontopermaculture.org
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This fun and fantastic Convergence will bring together the best of the NorCal Permaculture Convergence and the NorCal Regional Transition Network Conference for an action-packed weekend designed to interweave and up level our combined efforts towards building a movement of community resilience.
With keynote speakers, workshops, & panel discussions from leading resilience thinkers and doers; a model resilient community; live music; camping; child and youth programming; and plenty of opportunities for co-inspiration and cross-pollination... the Building Resilient Communities Convergence will bring together leaders, permaculture designers, transition organizers, activists, young people, homesteaders, designers, social entrepreneurs, and others who are passionate about shifting the paradigm and joining together to cross-pollinate, skill-up, synergize and celebrate!
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
-
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
-
Rob Hopkins - Transition Network Movement Founder
-
John Trudell - Native American Activist, Poet, Speaker
-
Konda Mason - HUB Oakland - Co-Founder and CEO
-
Andy Lipkis - TreePeople founder and president
-
Richard Heinberg - author, Post Carbon Institute Senior Fellow
-
Doria Robinson - Urban Tilth Executive Director
-
Julia Butterfly Hill - Environmental Activist
-
Brock Dolman - OAEC
-
Penny Livingston-Stark
-
And More!
-
WORKSHOPS: Workshops from some of Northern California’s most rocking community organizations and educators like Daily Acts, Bay Localize, Living Mandala, Urban Tilth, Movement Generation, Permaculture Artisans, Regenerative Design Institute, Generation Waking-Up and many more
-
CONTENT TRACKS: Urban Resiliency, REconomy, Transition & Permaculture, Community Organizing, Skill Shares, Movement & Capacity Building, Open Space, Youth Programs
-
SKILL SHARES: DIY skills in permaculture, natural building, new economy, clean energy, food production, herbal medicine, environmental justice, community organizing, systems-thinking, healing, and more
-
YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM: Youth leadership programming co-organized by Generation Waking Up
-
KIDS CONVERGENCE / CHILDCARE: Family friendly event! Bring your kids to the Kids Convergence offering chilcare + a creative, fun, educational experience.
-
BIOREGIONAL NETWORKING: connect with old friends, cross-pollinate, and make new connections with other allies doing the work
-
DELICIOUS FOOD: Community kitchen, affordable local cuisine, and a Saturday evening Harvest Banquet Feast!
-
MARKETPLACE: a model resilience community as we create a community commons marketplace and township on-site
-
MUSIC & DANCING: Community Barn Dance & Dance Party with live music from Juliane Trio, Dogon Lights, DJ Dragonfly, Zion Lion + the Ultimate Permaculture Transition Passion Show!
-
ON-SITE CAMPING: with after-hours magic at the beautiful and whimsically sustainable Solar Living Institute
The Convergence is a unique opportunity for all of us who dream of a more sustainable and resilient future to come together from diverse backgrounds and habitats to share, explore and practice strategies to build the capacity and interconnection of our initiatives and to further empower our common visions becoming a reality. Whether you are a seasoned permaculturalist, a transition town activist, a community organizer, or just excited to learn about a new way of living in greater harmony with people and the planet… this event is something for you!
Register Now! Early Bird Special Only Until Sept 30th!
Tickets Available Here: http://transitiontopermaculture.org/registration-2/get-tickets/
We hope you will join us for this special community gathering.
Towards Resilient Communities,
- The 2013 NorCal Permaculture & Transition Town Convergence Organizing Team |
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Sunday October 13, 2013
Start: Oct 11 2013
End: Oct 13 2013
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Join Rob Hopkins at the Building Resilient Communities Convergence!
We're excited to welcome Rob Hopkins for his first - and likely only - visit to the US!
Join the founder of the international Transition Movement at the Building Resilient Communities Convergence to learn how local action is building resilience to climate change and economic instability across the US and in 43 countries around the world.
|
|
The Northern California Transition & Permaculture Convergence:
Building Resilient Communities
October 10-13, Solar Living Institute, Hopland, CA
(2 hours north of San Francisco) | | | | | |
Rob Hopkins KEYNOTE ADDRESS on 10/12
For tickets & more information visit www.transitiontopermaculture.org
|
This fun and fantastic Convergence will bring together the best of the NorCal Permaculture Convergence and the NorCal Regional Transition Network Conference for an action-packed weekend designed to interweave and up level our combined efforts towards building a movement of community resilience.
With keynote speakers, workshops, & panel discussions from leading resilience thinkers and doers; a model resilient community; live music; camping; child and youth programming; and plenty of opportunities for co-inspiration and cross-pollination... the Building Resilient Communities Convergence will bring together leaders, permaculture designers, transition organizers, activists, young people, homesteaders, designers, social entrepreneurs, and others who are passionate about shifting the paradigm and joining together to cross-pollinate, skill-up, synergize and celebrate!
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
-
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
-
Rob Hopkins - Transition Network Movement Founder
-
John Trudell - Native American Activist, Poet, Speaker
-
Konda Mason - HUB Oakland - Co-Founder and CEO
-
Andy Lipkis - TreePeople founder and president
-
Richard Heinberg - author, Post Carbon Institute Senior Fellow
-
Doria Robinson - Urban Tilth Executive Director
-
Julia Butterfly Hill - Environmental Activist
-
Brock Dolman - OAEC
-
Penny Livingston-Stark
-
And More!
-
WORKSHOPS: Workshops from some of Northern California’s most rocking community organizations and educators like Daily Acts, Bay Localize, Living Mandala, Urban Tilth, Movement Generation, Permaculture Artisans, Regenerative Design Institute, Generation Waking-Up and many more
-
CONTENT TRACKS: Urban Resiliency, REconomy, Transition & Permaculture, Community Organizing, Skill Shares, Movement & Capacity Building, Open Space, Youth Programs
-
SKILL SHARES: DIY skills in permaculture, natural building, new economy, clean energy, food production, herbal medicine, environmental justice, community organizing, systems-thinking, healing, and more
-
YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM: Youth leadership programming co-organized by Generation Waking Up
-
KIDS CONVERGENCE / CHILDCARE: Family friendly event! Bring your kids to the Kids Convergence offering chilcare + a creative, fun, educational experience.
-
BIOREGIONAL NETWORKING: connect with old friends, cross-pollinate, and make new connections with other allies doing the work
-
DELICIOUS FOOD: Community kitchen, affordable local cuisine, and a Saturday evening Harvest Banquet Feast!
-
MARKETPLACE: a model resilience community as we create a community commons marketplace and township on-site
-
MUSIC & DANCING: Community Barn Dance & Dance Party with live music from Juliane Trio, Dogon Lights, DJ Dragonfly, Zion Lion + the Ultimate Permaculture Transition Passion Show!
-
ON-SITE CAMPING: with after-hours magic at the beautiful and whimsically sustainable Solar Living Institute
The Convergence is a unique opportunity for all of us who dream of a more sustainable and resilient future to come together from diverse backgrounds and habitats to share, explore and practice strategies to build the capacity and interconnection of our initiatives and to further empower our common visions becoming a reality. Whether you are a seasoned permaculturalist, a transition town activist, a community organizer, or just excited to learn about a new way of living in greater harmony with people and the planet… this event is something for you!
Register Now! Early Bird Special Only Until Sept 30th!
Tickets Available Here: http://transitiontopermaculture.org/registration-2/get-tickets/
We hope you will join us for this special community gathering.
Towards Resilient Communities,
- The 2013 NorCal Permaculture & Transition Town Convergence Organizing Team |
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