Involvement in "Social entrepreneurs" program at the Austin Public Library?
Moran, Tom
I am in the process of applying for a small ($500) American Library Association/PBS Frontline grant to hold a program at one of our branches in October on social entrepreneurship and thought that it might be an opportunity for the public innovators group to meet and discuss our efforts at developing innovative social projects in the community. Frontline has produced a series of films on examples around the world of social entrepreneurship. The program would be a one hour film or series of film clips, followed by a discussion lead by a facilitator, and a brief panel discussion on local projects. The grant is only enough for publicity, refreshments and a small honorarium for the facilitator, but it might be a good venue for a small public discussion on the concepts and ideas we have been discussing. If there's interest, a follow up forum might be possible. Tentatively we were thinking of Wednesday, October 15th from 6:00 - 8:30pm at the Yarborough Branch at 2200 Hancock Drive. Would any of you all be interested in participating in this either as a participant and/or a panelist? I also do not yet have a confirmed facilitator. Thoughts?
Tom
Tom Moran
Adult Programming and Outreach Manager
Austin Public Library
800 Guadalupe St.
Austin, TX 78701
512-974-7452
"These are just some of the profiles that have appeared in the FRONTLINE/World series:
• In India, a computer engineer puts Internet kiosks in poor neighborhoods
throughout his country, helping bridge the digital divide for thousands
of children.
• In Kenya, a world-class long-distance runner uses her prize money to start
a training camp for poor village women.
• In South Africa, a business entrepreneur invents and installs a merry-go-round
that, when spun by children, pumps enough water for a village of 2,500.
• In Guatemala, an American coffee distributor helps develop organic growers
whose beans can then be marketed as “fair trade,” providing them a living wage.
• In Uganda, two young social entrepreneurs develop a revolutionary model for
microlending, using the Internet to connect borrowers with lenders, person to
person -- a venture that has grown from one small village in Africa to 11
countries around the world.
FRONTLINE/World has assembled these and other short films for distribution to participating
Libraries."
Stafford, Ann
I would be interested in participating – if you want the corporate perspective. If it is not a fit, I am fine with stepping out.
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Moran, Tom
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Miller, Diane
I think this is great, Tom, and ironically on a topic I’ve been very interested in lately! I’d love to participate.
I had lunch yesterday with Michael Strong, CEO of FLOW (tagline – liberating the entrepreneurial spirit for good) and he’d be excellent as a panelist. This is also a project that John Mackey of Whole Foods is very involved in so he might be a good contact or resource as well. Check out: http://www.flowidealism.org/2007/dashboard.html
Tommy and I facilitated a session at a week or so ago at InnovationCamp 2008 hosted by GSD&M on the topic of “Civic Entrepreneurship”. http://innovationcamp.pbwiki.com/ The organizers of this event would likely also be good prospects for this discussion. I don’t have their contact info but will get it to you. At that event, I learned about Ashoka http://www.ashoka.org/ which focuses on these issues. I met one young man who is involved with them as a volunteer (I think) so I could try to track him down.
As far as facilitators, I think Taylor Willingham of Texas Forums might be a good choice. She’s done a number of filmed projects for NIF and Kettering, and is teaching a class on civic entrepreneurship as well!
I look forward to seeing how this idea evolves and helping any way I can!
Diane
Diane Miller
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Envision Central Texas
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I am in the process of applying for a small ($500) American Library Association/PBS Frontline grant to hold a program at one of our branches in October on social entrepreneurship and thought that it might be an opportunity for the public innovators group to meet and discuss our efforts at developing innovative social projects in the community. Frontline has produced a series of films on examples around the world of social entrepreneurship. The program would be a one hour film or series of film clips, followed by a discussion lead by a facilitator, and a brief panel discussion on local projects. The grant is only enough for publicity, refreshments and a small honorarium for the facilitator, but it might be a good venue for a small public discussion on the concepts and ideas we have been discussing. If there's interest, a follow up forum might be possible. Tentatively we were thinking of Wednesday, October 15th from 6:00 - 8:30pm at the Yarborough Branch at 2200 Hancock Drive. Would any of you all be interested in participating in this either as a participant and/or a panelist? I also do not yet have a confirmed facilitator. Thoughts?
Jose E. Martinez
Tom,
I registered but could not attend the session referenced below. It would be great to have that session repeated.
I suggest contacting the Whole Plant Foundation at Whole Foods.
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http://www.riseaustin.org/Session.aspx?Session=3c179d73-baeb-4e34-867d-9a3900f5b140
About This Session:
· Date: March 4
· Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm
· Location: Whole Foods Market Corporate HQ-Plaza Level (click for map)
· Available Spaces: 20
· Registrants: 19
· 7. Bo B.
· 20.
Session Description – Microfinance - an innovative way to empower individuals in the developing world
This session will discuss the philosophy of microcredit,
liberating the entrepreneurial spirit and why this mission inspires Whole Foods
Market and our 54,000 team members. Participants will discuss ideas and ways
they might be able to engage and support the microlending mission of Whole
Planet Foundation or other organizations creating seeds of economic prosperity
around the world. Whole Planet Foundation (A Whole Foods Market foundation) is
dedicated to supporting microlending programs in countries where Whole Foods
Market sources products. In less than two years, Whole Planet Foundation has
committed over $6 million to microlending programs and to date, this has
supported the creation of over 15,000 small microbusinesses (average size of
each loan is $150), in partnership with outstanding microfinance institutions
such as 2006 Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus and others such as Pro Mujer and
Adelante Foundation.
SESSION LOCATION:
Plaza Level of Whole Food’s Corporate Headquarters (upstairs, by the
playground)
To find this area, either
a) walk up the flight of stairs near the front entrance of Whole Foods and
entering the corporate office area
b) take an elevator from the parking lot to Plaza level (marked as PL in the
elevators).
Once you enter the offices, the receptionist will check you in and direct you
to the session meeting.
About the Speaker
Donnell
ocker
Whole Planet Foundation (A Whole Foods Market foundation), Vice President - Partnership Development
Donnell Dianne Ocker - Vice-President of Partnership Development
at Whole Planet Foundation (A Whole Foods Market Foundation) where she oversees
the Foundation’s communications, marketing and public relations
activities and fund raising. Donnell was with Conservation International (CI)
— a global non-profit — for 9.5 years. At CI, she was a founding
staff member and Senior Director for the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund
(CEPF) — a $150 million global financing mechanism providing grants in
over 35 countries.
She started her career at CI as a microenterprise specialist, providing
technical expertise for small businesses and tourism development projects in
Bolivia, Guatemala, Mexico and Peru.
Donnell worked for three Texas State Agencies on tourism development, public
relations and community development. She implemented a global public relations
campaign for the La Salle Shipwreck Project securing over $8 million in free
publicity, including feature articles in National Geographic, Smithsonian, CNN,
the Today Show among other news outlets.
Donnell was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Honduras, where she set up a community
environmental education program and an international ecotourism program. She
has a BS from Texas A&M University, is fluent in Spanish and has worked in
Latin America, Africa and Asia.
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Austin Public Library?
I am in the process of applying for a small ($500) American Library Association/PBS Frontline grant to hold a program at one of our branches in October on social entrepreneurship and thought that it might be an opportunity for the public innovators group to meet and discuss our efforts at developing innovative social projects in the community. Frontline has produced a series of films on examples around the world of social entrepreneurship. The program would be a one hour film or series of film clips, followed by a discussion lead by a facilitator, and a brief panel discussion on local projects. The grant is only enough for publicity, refreshments and a small honorarium for the facilitator, but it might be a good venue for a small public discussion on the concepts and ideas we have been discussing. If there's interest, a follow up forum might be possible. Tentatively we were thinking of Wednesday, October 15th from 6:00 - 8:30pm at the Yarborough Branch at 2200 Hancock Drive. Would any of you all be interested in participating in this either as a participant and/or a panelist? I also do not yet have a confirmed facilitator. Thoughts?
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Darwin, Thomas J
I'm definitely interested. I'd be happy to serve in whatever capacity you'd like.
Best,
Tommy
Thomas Darwin, Ph.D.
Director of Community Partnerships
Division of Diversity and Community Engagement
The University of Texas at Austin
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I am in the process of applying for a small ($500) American Library Association/PBS Frontline grant to hold a program at one of our branches in October on social entrepreneurship and thought that it might be an opportunity for the public innovators group to meet and discuss our efforts at developing innovative social projects in the community. Frontline has produced a series of films on examples around the world of social entrepreneurship. The program would be a one hour film or series of film clips, followed by a discussion lead by a facilitator, and a brief panel discussion on local projects. The grant is only enough for publicity, refreshments and a small honorarium for the facilitator, but it might be a good venue for a small public discussion on the concepts and ideas we have been discussing. If there's interest, a follow up forum might be possible. Tentatively we were thinking of Wednesday, October 15th from 6:00 - 8:30pm at the Yarborough Branch at 2200 Hancock Drive. Would any of you all be interested in participating in this either as a participant and/or a panelist? I also do not yet have a confirmed facilitator. Thoughts?
Moran, Tom
Vermillion, Carissa B
I’d be happy to lend a “young professionals” perspective to the discussion, or just help with event publicity and attendance, whatever you’d like.
Fax 512.874.9799
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Austin Public Library?
I am in the process of applying for a small ($500) American Library Association/PBS Frontline grant to hold a program at one of our branches in October on social entrepreneurship and thought that it might be an opportunity for the public innovators group to meet and discuss our efforts at developing innovative social projects in the community. Frontline has produced a series of films on examples around the world of social entrepreneurship. The program would be a one hour film or series of film clips, followed by a discussion lead by a facilitator, and a brief panel discussion on local projects. The grant is only enough for publicity, refreshments and a small honorarium for the facilitator, but it might be a good venue for a small public discussion on the concepts and ideas we have been discussing. If there's interest, a follow up forum might be possible. Tentatively we were thinking of Wednesday, October 15th from 6:00 - 8:30pm at the Yarborough Branch at 2200 Hancock Drive. Would any of you all be interested in participating in this either as a participant and/or a panelist? I also do not yet have a confirmed facilitator. Thoughts?
Steve Swanson
Valenti, Margaret
Tom,
Just now getting to your email. Yes, I love this idea, I would be very interested in participating in any way at all and might I suggest a facilitator? Sheila Balog. She works with us in the planning department. She has facilitated a number of our community meetings. She is great. I can ask her if you are interested.
Margaret
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I am in the process of applying for a small ($500) American Library Association/PBS Frontline grant to hold a program at one of our branches in October on social entrepreneurship and thought that it might be an opportunity for the public innovators group to meet and discuss our efforts at developing innovative social projects in the community. Frontline has produced a series of films on examples around the world of social entrepreneurship. The program would be a one hour film or series of film clips, followed by a discussion lead by a facilitator, and a brief panel discussion on local projects. The grant is only enough for publicity, refreshments and a small honorarium for the facilitator, but it might be a good venue for a small public discussion on the concepts and ideas we have been discussing. If there's interest, a follow up forum might be possible. Tentatively we were thinking of Wednesday, October 15th from 6:00 - 8:30pm at the Yarborough Branch at 2200 Hancock Drive. Would any of you all be interested in participating in this either as a participant and/or a panelist? I also do not yet have a confirmed facilitator. Thoughts?
Moran, Tom
Tom Moran
Adult Programming and Outreach
Manager
Austin Public
Library
800 Guadalupe
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Austin, TX
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512-974-7452
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Austin Public Library
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512-974-7452
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of children.
• In Kenya, a world-class long-distance runner uses her prize money to start
a training camp for poor village women.
• In South Africa, a business entrepreneur invents and installs a merry-go-round
that, when spun by children, pumps enough water for a village of 2,500.
• In Guatemala, an American coffee distributor helps develop organic growers
whose beans can then be marketed as “fair trade,” providing them a living wage.
• In Uganda, two young social entrepreneurs develop a revolutionary model for
countries around the world.
FRONTLINE/World has assembled these and other short films for distribution to participating
Libraries."
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