Win the Chance: Keynote at the Convergence!

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Sep 3, 2015, 6:02:19 PM9/3/15
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Dear Friends,

The 2015 Building Resilient Communities Convergence, happening October 8-11 at the Solar Living Institute in Hopland CA, is fast approaching!

EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS SEPT 15!


Check out our program updates and unique opportunities below to get involved in what promises to be a most dynamic and engaging weekend!

Towards Resiliency,

- The Living Mandala Team

Building Resilient Communities Convergence
Oct 8-11, 2015
Solar Living Institute, Hopland, CA



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WIN THE CHANCE TO BE A KEYNOTE SPEAKER!

STUDENT STORIES CONTEST FOR YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS

We are collaborating with the Nature’s Voices Project to support youth perspectives and the programs they have been transformed by; and to listen actively to the generation who will be the most affected by climate change. We are seeking dynamic youth (ages 13-21) with a personal and inspiring story to tell about working with food justice, permaculture and other related community resilience programs.

The Contest winner will receive a keynote speaking slot on Saturday evening at the Convergence and a cash prize!

The deadline for submissions (written essays, spoken word, rap or poetry submitted in writing or video) is September 20th.

For More Information About the Youth Contest Visit:

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A FEW OF OUR PRESENTERS & SPEAKERS


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PROGRAM UPDATES:

6 TRACKS:

  • CLIMATE, LAND & WATER
  • EQUITABLE ECONOMY & SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS
  • LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY ORGANIZING
  • PERSONAL, HOME & NEIGHBORHOOD RESILIENCE
  • INNER RESILIENCE & SOCIAL PERMACULTURE
  • SKILL SHARES

OVER 50 DYNAMIC WORKSHOPS!

INCLUDING... (WITH MORE BEING ADDED EVERY DAY)

  • Water and Drought Crises & Solutions
  • Local Currencies & Economic Resilience
  • Home Mushroom Cultivation
  • GPS Keyline Design
  • Holzer-Style Permaculture
  • Design Your Regenerative Enterprise
  • Biodynamic Agriculture and Biodynamic Community
  • Policy Making for Resilient Local Economies
  • Regenerative Wealth, Community Investing, Sustainable Growth
  • Fermentation for Everyone!
  • Sustainable Leadership
  • Herbal Medicine Making
  • Green Preparedness & Resilient Neighborhoods
  • Closed-Loop Aquaponics
  • Social Permaculture & Community Organizing
  • Whole Systems Seed Breeding & Adaptation
  • AND MANY MORE!


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CONTRIBUTE TO THE EQUITY & INCLUSION SCHOLARSHIP FUND!

Communities of color, our young people and those of us living in under-resourced neighborhoods are hit first and worst by economic breakdown, climate change and environmental crises -- and often have the most knowledge about what solutions are really working on the ground in their place.

Please help us build an inclusive and representative movement for sustainable and resilient communities by supporting our Equity and Inclusion Scholarship Fund in one of two ways:


Your contribution ­of any size­ will go directly to help provide stipends and travel expenses to honor participation of leaders from underserved communities; and scholarships for youth and participants from diverse communities.

FOR MORE INFO ON THE EQUITY & INCLUSION SCHOLARSHIP FUND VISIT:

“Diversity is a core principle in creating living systems. That’s why I’m glad the Permaculture community is working hard to include more people of color and youth at the upcoming Building Resilient Communities Convergence. Cultural diversity will lead to a better conference which will produce a more resilient movement.”

-Van Jones - Bestselling Author, Founder of Green For All, Rebuild The Dream & Ella Baker Center for Human Rights

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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR NEWEST SPONSORS!

  • North Atlantic Books
  • House Kombucha

As a Sponsor of the Building Resilient Communities Convergence, your organization or business will receive exposure at one of the most leading-edge conferences of sustainable development and community resiliency on the West Coast, reach an online audience of over 200k, and support our Equity & Inclusion Scholarship Fund.


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HOST A BOOTH IN THE VILLAGE COMMONS!

Help to co-create a living model of a resilient community at Convergence Village Commons!

  • For Vendors: Sell your local arts, crafts, jewelry, food or anything related to community resilience.
  • For Non-Profits: Set up a table and promote your organization.
  • For All You Talented People: Share your Skill during lunch hour and throughout the Convergence! Massage, fermenting, mandala-making... your ideas, skills, passions and expertise are called for!

* Special Discounts and incentives, including discounts on tickets, are available for
Village Commons participants & Non-profit organizations.


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BECOME A COMMUNITY PARTNER!

In the Spirit of collaboration, we’d like to invite you to become a Community Partner of the Convergence and help us spread the word to your network; and in turn, we will help promote your organization or business as well.

If your organization/business participates as a Sponsor or Community Partner, including donating directly to the scholarship fund, we will provide marketing visibility on our website, in the media and in other relevant communications materials.

As a Community Partner of The Convergence, your organization or business will receive exposure at this premier gathering of solutionaries from a diversity of grassroots, green businesses, and community-based organizations from Permaculture and the Transition movements, to sustainable farming, agro­forestry,  applied ecology and more. You will also be featured on our website for the entire next calendar year.


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EARLY BIRD PRICING IS ENDING SOON!


We are offering both Single Day and Full Weekend (3-day) tickets.

Whether you are a seasoned permaculturalist, a transition town activist, a community organizer, or just wanting to learn game-changing skills to live more successfully and in greater harmony with people and the planet... and find community in the process…
this Convergence is for you!





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