Minnesota Powershift!!!

[Ethan Buckner]

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Get ready for the most exciting opportunity to get involved in the climate movement this fall! On October 3rd-5th, 2008, we will gather 500 students at Washburn High School in Minneapolis for Minnesota Powershift 2008. This conference is being planned and facilitated by youth and will focus on the development of a new sustainable society that thrives on collaboration and creativity. Powershift will integrate arts, music, creative writing, organizing training, political action, sustainable development, issue education, and network building into an incredible weekend you won't want to miss. Friday, October 3rd we will hear keynotes from US Congressman Keith Ellison and Proffessor/Writer/Activist Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer. We also are excited to bring Powershifters a surprise musical guest. Our featured Politcal Forum on Saturday, October 4th will include Polar Explorer/Educator/Activist Will Steger and a US Congressperson. Our conference is also inter-generational- we invite community members of all ages to help us bridge the generational divide and move forward as one united community! We hope you'll join us for what will prove to be a step forward for Minnesota towards a just, prosperous, and sustainable future. Please visit www.mnpowershift.org to register. The cost is only $15 and it includes a beautiful tote bag! 

WHERE?: Washburn High School. 201 W 49th St Minneapolis, MN 55419

WHEN?: October 3rd, Registration from 5-7pm through October 5th at 12:30pm

SLEEPING ARANGEMENTS: If you need a place to stay, we are offering free space at Washburn High School in a gym for sleeping bags, air mattresses, etc.

TRANSPORTATION: We are working with campus and community organizers to coordinate ride shares from outstate to Washburn High School. If you live in the cities and need a way to get there, please visit www.metrotransit.com and check out the bus schedules!

If you are interested in becoming a part of our planning efforts, would like to table at our concert/arts share event, would like to become a campus coordinator at your school, or have any questions or comments, please contact Ethan Buckner (ethanb...@gmail.com) or (612) 718-3847.

We know as youth that our generation is going to have to face the challenges we will inherit from climate change but we also understand the limitless opportunities that our future presents us! Please come to Minnesota Powershift 2008 and help celebrate and advance our movement!

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Ethan Buckner
Will Steger Foundation
Coordinator, MN Powershift 2008
612-718-3847
www.mnpowershift.org