I am looking to expand my horizons in the CleanTech area for our portfolio and would like to know more about the various networking events and Venture groups available in the Southern California region. Is it possible to point them out to me?
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On behalf of Robert T. Mejia, this notice is to inform you that the next meeting of California’s GREEN Workforce Coalition will be held on Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 at California State University, Dominguez Hills. Our December 15th meeting will consist of two parts. Between 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. our speakers will address Advanced Transportation, Green Building, the Utility Sector, and the Smart Grid. Lunch will be provided between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. Between 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. we will hold a Coalition strategic planning session facilitated by Craig Smithson of Smithson/Dillon and Associates.
You will need a parking pass, which is $4.00 and can be bought at one of the yellow vending machines in the parking lot. Please note that these machines do not accept credit cards. You will need to park in Lot 3h or 3I. We will be meeting in the Auditorium in the College of Extended and International Education. A campus map with driving directions to CSUDH is attached. Note that the College of Extended and International Education can be found on the northwest section of the map along with the designated parking lots.
If you have not had a chance to do so, please RSVP at your earliest opportunity. We look forward to seeing you on December 15th.
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UPCOMING NORTHERN CALIFORNIA EVENTS
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
What: Wild & Scenic Film Festival
When: January 15-17
Time: TBD
Where: Nevada City, CA
Cost: Ticket information
There will be TWO screenings (Saturday & Sunday) of 52 minute documentary, HOMEGROWN - 21st Century Family Farm by Robert McFalls.
View the film's trailer
Dervaes family will be making a special guest appearance for Q & A session after the two film showings.
And on Saturday, they will have an URBAN HOMESTEADING display table at City Hall
For more information about the film festival click here
Eco Farm Conference
What: 30th Eco Farm Conference
When: January 20-23
Where: Asilomar, CA
Cost: Reservation and price details (early bird discount ends on today -- Nov 30)
URBAN HOMESTEADING WORKSHOP "Big Rewards from Small Spaces" with Jules Dervaes
Workshop Session G (see info)
In the midst of a dense urban setting in downtown Pasadena, radical change is taking root. For over 20 years, the Dervaes family has been transforming their home into an urban homestead, a model for sustainable agriculture and city living. They harvest three tons of organic food annually from their 1/10 acre garden. Solar energy and biodiesel reduce the family’s footprint on the earth. Big dreams and little space? This is one you won’t want to miss! Presenters: Jules, Anaïs, Justin, and Jordanne Dervaes, Path to Freedom, Pasadena, CA.
Urban Homestead Table
During this conference there will be an urban homesteading table with photos and information at the EXHIBITOR MARKETPLACE
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Are you going up to this 3 day conference and would like to share a ride. Contact us
For more information regarding this 3 day farming event click here
Sonoma Environmental Film Festival
What: HOMEGROWN REVOLUTION screening
When: Sunday, January 24
Where: Sonoma, CA
Time: TBD
Cost: Tickets available
Event Details
Screening of the inspiring little film Homegrown Revolution (view the trailer)
The Dervaes family will be making a special appearance and be on hand for a Q & A session afterwards.
For more information regarding this event click here
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If you are in the vicinity of the Nor Cal scheduled venues and would like to set up a venue for an urban homesteading presentation with Jules Dervaes and screening of their inspiring little film "Homegrown Revolution" Contact us with your details and request information for discounted speaking/presentation pricing options.
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We are the producers of the largest & oldest antiques show in California and are staring a new Green Meets Green Expo in Del Mar, California.
Looking for exhibitors.
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Hello Los Angeles Solar/Renewable Energy Fans,
Hope everyone is doing well and gearing up for a great Holiday Season. Please note that we will not have a formal meeting in December. Instead, we'll have a Margarita/Holiday Happy Hour on Tuesday December 15. Please see details end of email and RSVP/let me know if you are planning to come and have a Holiday Cheer!
The following is a recap of what we discussed in our second meeting and our plans for 2010:
1. The group decided to organize the ASES National Solar Tour as our "Anchor Event" for next year. The date will be Sat October 2, 2010 (First Sat in October)
2. It was suggested that we solicit nominations for sites around Los Angeles that are truly unique and special in terms of architecture and other renewable and energy efficiency features, which would attract more attendance.
3. It was also suggested to also include commercial sites on this tour to attract business owners as tour participants in addition to home owners and general public.
4. We will be forming a steering committee to start organizing all the aspects of the event, such as soliciting site nominations, selection, marketing, volunteer coordination etc. Please let me know if you are interested in spearheading any of these activities....your participation is vital in making Los Angeles Solar Tour happen and making it a success.
5. Membership. Now that we have established the group's goals and objectives and decided on an anchor event for next year, it was suggested that we need to reach out to all the remaining ASES members in the Los Angeles area that have not been active so far, and invite them to join the group and get involved. I will contact ASES to get those names.
6. Note: If you have signed the ASES Chapter Formation Request sheet, but are not yet an ASES member please let me know. Per their bylaws, 20 or more national ASES members are required to request a formal chapter.
7. If you know anyone who is interested to find out more about Los Angeles Renewable Energy Society, and what we are all about and get involved, please email me their names/emails and I will include them in our past and current correspondence.
8. Ron Mulick who is spearheading SOCALSEIA talked to us about the groups mission and accomplishments such as working with LADWP to decrease the rebate payout processing time and working with Habitat for Humanity to install solar panels for low income family housings. As there seems to be synergy between the two organizations, we will look for partnering opportunities such as LARES/ASES National Solar Tour.
Solar Holiday Happy Hour Fiesta- please RSVP by Monday December 14;
Date: Tuesday December 15
Place: Spanish Kitchen (Great Margaritas and appetizers)
Address: 826 North La Cienega Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90069-4708
(310) 659-4794
Time: 7p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Please let me know if you have any comments or questions.
Hope to see you all there and in the meantime, best wishes for a Sunny Holiday Season!
Cheers,
Zoe
310-734-6613
PS: I thought you might be interested in checking out the scope and depth of some of ASES National Solar Tours organized by various chapters. For instance,
Colorado Renewable Energy Society: http://www.cres-energy.org/events/tour/