The US President's Council on Sustainable Development, and other organizers, have asked that I circulate the following notice concerning an upcoming National Town Meeting that will represent an important milestone in our global society achieving a sustainable future. You might also wish to visit the web site of Five E's Unlimited (www.eeeee.net) to learn more about the upcoming National Town Meeting for a Sustainable America. Warren Flint *********************************************************** Dr. Warren Flint Five E's Unlimited PO Box 311 Pungoteague, VA 23422 USA Tel: (757)442-5588 fax: (757)442-5488 e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] web site: http://www.eeeee.net Specializing in sustainable development that balances economic improvement and environmental quality, equally for all stakeholders of watersheds, coastal zones, rural communities, and urban regions. *********************************************************** NATIONAL TOWN MEETING FOR A SUSTAINABLE AMERICA Across America, communities, businesses and organizations are finding ways to achieve economic prosperity and a high quality of life without sacrificing our environmental or social goals. People and organizations are working together to grow and develop to meet the needs of present generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. These sustainable projects and practices are working to create a better today and tomorrow and are the focus of the upcoming National Town Meeting for a Sustainable America to be held in Detroit, Michigan on May 2-5. This event spotlight successful sustainable actions that can be replicated elsewhere. Simultaneous events will also occur in communities across America and will connect with the Detroit meeting through interactive technologies. You are invited to become involved in the following ways. 1. Attend the National Town Meeting in Detroit. 2. Register an event in your organization or community to be listed as an "affiliated events" happening across the country. 3. Showcase your business or community's work at the National Town Meeting Exhibit Hall. 4. Make a commitment to sustainability, such as recycling, buying locally grown organic food or forming a new partnership with a variety of stakeholders to address the "livability" and quality of life needs of your community. These commitments will be the building block of a Sustainable America. Please visit the National Town Meeting website at www.sustainableamerica.org to make your commitment part of the national movement and to obtain more information, including financial assistance opportunities. You may also call 1-888-333-6878 for information. American tradition shows that the best new ideas and initiatives for improving the quality of life for all Americans are generated in neighborhoods, businesses and communities. Showcase what is working locally, learn what's working elsewhere, make a commitment to our future -- Get involved with the National Town Meeting for a Sustainable America.
