[Newleaf] Training for Transition Workshop

[Rebecca Burnham]

Hi all,

Transition Northampton is having a weekend workshop in July...  Please share
this information with anyone who might be interested!
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*Training for Transition*

July 9-10, 2011

*Northampton, Massachusetts*

The Transition movement in the U.K. ignited a global conversation and
sharing about positive, creative actions to build community resilience in
the face of economic instability, energy cost increases, worsening social
inequity, and environmental crisis. Transition U.S. (*www.TransitionUS.org*)
is offering the Training for Transition course developed by the Transition
Network (*www.TransitionNetwork.org*) and taught in over 30 countries. The
course is an in-depth experiential introduction to the ideas, process and
practices that have inspired tens of thousands of people in hundreds of
communities, and catalyzed a rapidly-growing global network. This
participatory two-day workshop is for anyone wishing to explore the many
dimensions of "transitioning" and "resilience", and to support local action
and collaboration in their community.

*At the Training for Transition course, you will: *

·         Explore ways of increasing community resilience

·         Learn to describe the challenges of Peak Oil, climate change, and
economic instability in ways that bring people together and inspire action

·         Receive tools for community outreach, education and creating
shared vision

·         Learn how to facilitate community collaboration --supporting
existing leadership and expanding the number and diversity of people
involved

·         Meet others in your region who share your concerns and want to
transition to greater stability and security

·         Become a part of a rapidly growing positive, inspirational, global
movement!



*Who should attend*: People interested in learning ways to transition their
community, and people already creating a Transition Initiative who want to
network and deepen their work.

*Instructors: *Tina Clarke and Alistair Lough, certified Transition Trainers


*Cost: *Sliding Scale. $85: student or low-income. $165: regular price and
for folks from outside of Franklin, Hampshire, Hampden and Berkshire
counties. Anything over $85 helps to provide training at low cost to folks
of low-income. After June 30th, sliding scale starts at $100. Cost includes
materials, breakfast & lunch.

*To Register: *Send a note and your registration fee ($165 if outside of
western MA, sliding scale if from WMA) plus scholarship donations (if you
can) to: Catherine Ratte, Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC), 60
Congress Street, Springfield, MA 01104-3419.  Make checks out to: Pioneer
Valley Regional Ventures Center.  Contact Catherine at:
cratte at pvpc.org Phone: 413-781-6045,
x311.

*Schedule:*  Saturday 9:00am Registration & Meeting Each Other.  Workshop
both days: 9:30am-5:30pm.

*Questions? *Contact Organizers Bethany Webster and Jamie Pottern

Bethany Webster: *webster.bethany08 at gmail.com *401-330-6288 (cell)
401-330-6288

Jamie Pottern: *jpottern at gmail.com *301-943-2570 (cell) 301-943-2570

[Workshop limited to 45 people. More workshops coming. Info:
www.TransitionUS.org or TinaClarke at TransitionNetwork.org, 413-658-8165]
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