Guelph Students for Environmental Change

–themes for waste-less Wednesdays next week free pumpkin give away!  PUMPKINS TO BAKE!!!
 

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BINDING MACHINE
 –Caitlin has volunteered to look at buying a binding machine to make scrap paper notebooks
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BEFORE THE NEXT GSEC MEETINGPoster making and button making happening in GSEC office 4:30 next Wednesday before GSEC meeting–All are welcome.
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Who Killed the electric Car
 This documentary is on Nov. 21 Tuesday at 7 at War Memorial.  We are looking for a speaker for this event any suggestion please contact GSEC through e-mail.
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CLEAN-UP THIS SUNDAY
 We are meeting at 2pm at the cannon to do another clean-up this time we are cleaning up Gordon street from the 2^nd cup to downtown.
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PUMPKINS PUMPKINS PUMPKINS
 GSEC and TRICK OR EAT has saved 11 PUMKINS from the garbage dump, they are un-blemished and can be used for baking.  Some suggestions are, roasted pumpkin seeds, pumpkin soup and pumpkin pie.   You can get them for free at the GSEC office or next Wednesday at Wastless Wednesday.  After which we will compost them.
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Hello everyone!This is an email to invite you to travel with a group of people to the Re-envisioning
Relationships conference in Peterborough (see conference description below). The
conference runs this Friday to this Sunday. Registration is $10 for students – visit
http://www.trentu.ca/academic/nativestudies/alliances/conference_hm.html
for more details and a registration form.OPIRG will be paying for our vehicle, so this is a great, cheap opportunity.We will be stopping in Toronto on the way to participate in a picket
against repression in Oaxaca in front of the Mexican consulate from noon-2pm. We’ll
arrive in Peterborough by dinnertime.Please contact kmahy@uoguelph.ca by this Wed. Nov. 1st if you are interested.*Kristi

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This conference aims to explore relationships between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal
peoples who have formed alliances or coalitions to fight for Indigenous rights, social
and/or environmental justice. Alliances and coalitions have become more common in the
past decades, yet little research has been done to understand these working
relationships, particularly what works well and what challenges are faced in forming
relationships.This conference aims to attract both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal activists, leaders and
academics. To further our understanding of relationships, the conference program combines
both formal presentations and opportunities for discussions. Conference planners hope to
create a forum where experiences can be shared in a safe environment, where new
understandings can emerge and where new contacts can be made. It is a time to reflect on
how relationships have evolved and where they need to go in the future. Both
practitioners and academics will contribute to the richness of exchange in this
conference.

8—————————————————————- Hey GSEC,The Environmental Science Symposium is holding a BANDSTAND Fundraiser on FRIDAY November 10 in the Grad Lounge from 9:00 pm – 1:00 am. The event will cost $5. The bands who will be playing are Lettuce Seeds, Kessel Run, Rebecca Taylor, AND Doug Larson’s band, KID COMA! In case you don’t know, Doug Larson is one of the profs at the University and is part of a very popular band. We are going to need all the support we can possibly get in fundraising to be able to pay for the expenses of Symposium.I would really appreciate it if you could send this around in your newsletter so we can get the word out as much as possible!
Thank you for all your help,Ms. Tasneem Virani and Ms. Golnoush Hassanpour
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Directors, 13th Annual Environmental Science Symposium
University of Guelph
envsymp@uoguelph.ca
www.uoguelph.ca/~envsymp
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Who’s City is this?!:City Council imposed decisions and the role of
community grassroots organizing.This Tuesday, November 7th at 5pm
MACK Rm. 116First, a documentary about Orillia community uprising as the City
Council forged ahead on building an exuberant recreational facility on
toxic wasteland without proper waste disposal and environmental
assessments.Followed by a discussion with guests:
Lise Burcher, current city councillor and future candidate;
Karen Farbridge, past mayor, past professor at UoG, and current mayor
candidate; Jan
Hall, CFRU host and community organizer;
Brian Holstein, CFRU host and community organizer; and
Leanne Piper, city councillor candidate.for more info, contact: sfojtik[at]uoguelph.ca
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GOT APPLICATION DEADLINE PUSHED BACK
We?ve received some great applications from folks for the Greenpeace
Organizing Term (GOT), the semester long advanced activist training
program. I know some of you have been swamped with school and running
campaigns, sooooo? I?ve spoken to the GOT program director and they?ve
agreed to push back the application deadline. That means stop what
you?re doing and go to www.greenpeaceusa.org/got to get your
application in on time because I?m only going to do this once – and I
know you?d rather travel and run campaigns with us then go back to
more schoolwork in the spring.   And you can get credits for it.Kleercut Fax In
For all of you interested in the Kleercut campaign there has been
some urgent news. As you know Kimberly-Clark has been destroying
ancient forest to make throw away products like toilet paper. Now the
company has hired a new Marketing Executive who will be responsible
for making people think Kleenex products are wonderful. Please help
welcome the new Chief Marketing Officer Anthony Palmer by clicking
this link  www.kleercut.net/en/FaxIn to send a fax expressing your
concern over Kimberly-Clark?s marketing of ancient forest
destruction. Once we have 100 students agree to send the fax, I?ll
turn on the machine and we?ll send Mr. Palmer a Greenpeace Student
Network welcome!Take care,
Lindsey
Greenpeace Network OrganizerPS: Forward this to your friends and fellow enviro. group members!PPS: Keep an eye out for other breaking K-C news that I?ll send you
as soon as we have the details. It looks like a few campuses might be
close to a win! YeeHaw and Kick Ass!THE REFRESHER ON WHAT THE GOT IS ALL ABOUT:
THE GREENPEACE ORGANIZING TERM IS A SEMESTER OF ACTION, TRAINING,
& TRAVELGet the skills to protect the planet? apply now at
http://www.greenpeaceusa.org/got
The Greenpeace Organizing Term is an action-filled semester and the
best hands-on training for students to become environmental leaders.
You?ll be making an investment in your leadership skills and training
in grassroots organizing, media, direct action, and campaign strategy.
You?ll travel abroad with Greenpeace and join a team of incredible
activists working to protect the planet. Many students are also able
to receive class credit for the semester.?I now understand what it means to be an organizer. I can now use all
the amazing things I?ve learned to actually make a difference.? -
Charis, University of North Carolina-Asheville, GOT Fall ?04ACTION
We give you hands-on experience with a real Greenpeace campaign. We
have the best trainers come here to our DC headquarters or our new
San Franciscooffice to provide all the skills you?ll need to hit the
ground and work with a real Greenpeace campaign to implement what
you?ve learned.  You?ll put your organizing skills into action, play
a critical role in organizing on-the-ground Greenpeace events, and
make a real impact fighting to protect America?s last remaining
forests, promoting clean energy and saving our world?s oceans. You?ll
learn how to climb, drive Greenpeace boats, use advanced communication
equipment and practice peaceful direct action.TRAVEL
We travel abroad for a week to meet with international Greenpeace
activists.  During past trips, students have traveled to Greenpeace
headquarters in Amsterdam, to Paris to take part in a 500-person
peace symbol, and to Germany where they joined a 6,000-person march
in to protest of nuclear waste shipments. We give people a few days
to just relax and explore Europe as well.TRAINING
We provide more than 50 cutting-edge training sessions in grassroots
organizing, campaign skills, media strategy, and direct action.
America?s top environmental leaders will train you in everything from
recruiting volunteers and developing leaders to creating a campaign
plan.APPLY NOW
If you are passionate, bold, smart, visionary, strategic, savvy and
ready to stand up for the environment, join us!  We are currently
accepting applications for the Spring 2007 semester in Washington DC
and San Francisco. To learn more and to apply, visit
http://www.greenpeaceusa.org/got To contact program staff with questions, e-mail
got@wdc.greenpeace.org or call Samantha Corbin 202-319-2468.  –Lindsey Allen Greenpeace Student Network Organizeroffice
415.255.9221 x307 cell 415.710.560175 arkansas street, suite 1 san
francisco, ca 94107 www.greenpeacestudents.org
www.kleercut.net/en/campus students@sfo.greenpeace.org
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Student admin meeting- CONFIRMED TIME NO MORE CHANGES NOVEMBER 20^th

We have some talking points from Fraser for meeting, that Becky can use. This might be a good opportunity for newer members to witness a student admin talk. Good opportunity to ask questions. Here are the details:
THERE IS A STUDENT/ADMIN ENERGY MEETING MONDAY NOV 20 AT 12-1PM.
Nancy Sullivan, John Miles, Brenda Whitside and others will be there. It would be great for GSEC members to attend especially those involved in the retrofit! Perhaps we can stress the importance of a multi-stake-holder committee instead of sporadic meeting between fragmented groups of students!

The student/admin meeting is this Monday NOV 20th from 12 – 1 pm in the EXEC boardroom on the 4th floor. If you go up the stairs nearest to the CSA (just beside safewalk), walk up to the 4th floor, and then go straight through the doors and down the hallway without making any turns, the boardroom will be on your right.

I also let the organizer know that there may be extra students attending who are leaders in energy issues on campus. So please feel free to invite GSEC people – I think the more people we get out, the better, especially because they’re talking about budget as well – of which energy use is a big part.
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BRE WALT-LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMISSIONER CSA, HAS OVERHEADS YOU CAN BRING TO CLASS LECTURES TO ADVERTISE ELECTION AN GET PEOPLE TO VOTE

contact brewalt[at]uoguelph.ca brewalt[at]gmail.com
Municipal election are happening November 13^th check the voting records of councellors!
There is a forty page extensive analysis of the voting records of the
current city council on the Guelph Civic League (GCL) website at
guelphcivicleague.ca.
You can print the whole thing as a pdf or look at a one-sheet
‘records-at-a-glance’ page that focuses on the most important votes and
how these relate to the GCL values.
You can visit each incumbent to learn about their individual
records…or investigate by issue.
An amazing document. Please forward as widely as possible.
Spread the word! Let’s talk up the municipal election as much as
possible and the need to make your vote count.
Thanks,
Jan
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World Changing event
I am looking for a small (or big!) group of interested GSECers to come with me on
November 14th to Toronto for this event. Especially anyone who regularly reads the
Worldchanging blog (which is superb, btw). Can you send out an email for people to
check out this link on the blog? (Can you put it up on the blog, too?)
Thanks so much!
Jennie.
http://www.worldchanging.com/local/canada/
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ORGANIC CONFERENCE AT GUELPH VOLUNTEERING BIG EVENT!!!
 

[as posted to GoodWork http://www.GoodWorkCanada.ca ]
[plus topical links and resources, below - ed ]Volunteer OpportunitiesGUELPH ORGANIC CONFERENCE
Guelph, Ontario, Thurs Jan 25 – Sun Jan 28, 2007
http://www.guelphorganicconf.caHello. I am the Volunteer Co-ordinator for the 26th Annual
Guelph Organic Conference. I am asking for your help in
assisting me at this conference during the period 25-28
January, 2007. If you yourself are not interested, perhaps
you could pass this message on to others who might be.
If you have already contacted me in regard to volunteering,
read on and find out more about the conference and about
specific duties.Firstly, I suggest you check out the Conference website at
http://www.guelphorganicconf.ca . Then, decide which
days you can attend.We cannot provide carpooling or billeting for the conference
due to prohibitive insurance costs. However, if a group of
you decides to come at the same time, let me know and I
will try to arrange compatible schedules.Your volunteer commitment would consist of one or more
of the following days:THURSDAY:
REAP CONFERENCE:
registration desk duties only, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, at
the latest, 2.5 hour minimum volunteer time, with free entry
to any workshops not conflicting with volunteer duties.FRIDAY:
If you volunteer on Friday during the day, a minimum of
3-3.5 hours is required. You may attend for free the evening
Public Forum and any workshops that do not conflict with
your volunteer schedule. If you volunteer just for the
Public Forum on Friday evening, you will get into it for free.
If you wish to attend the Organic Buffet, you must pay
(and register beforehand).SATURDAY:
If you volunteer on Saturday, you must do so for 3-3.5
hours. Then you are free to attend any of the workshops
that don’t conflict with your volunteer schedule.SUNDAY:
If you volunteer on Sunday, you must do so for 2.5-3 hours.
Then you are free to attend any of the workshops that don’t
conflict with your volunteer schedule.