--Please Forward-- CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS: THE GRASSROOTS CLIMATE EDUCATION PROJECT *** OCTOBER 5--7, 2001*** The Green House Network (www.greenhousenet.org), a non-profit group dedicated to public education about the need for urgent action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, is seeking individuals from across the United States who wish to participate in our Grassroots Climate Education Project. Over the weekend of October 5-7th, 2001, we will be holding a training session in Portland, Oregon, for 25 people interested in joining our national speakers bureau; over the last 18 months, our volunteers have given over 300 public presentations about the need for urgent action to address global warming. In exchange for the training, each individual will commit to: 1) Give at least 5 speeches on campuses or other community venues in their region 2) Arrange a meeting with regional political leader to discuss climate policy At each of the 5 presentations, speakers will invite audience members to join them when they visit their political representative. Presentations by our speaker's network are set up, coordinated and publicized by Green House Network staff. Thus, the commitment on the part of the speakers is limited to the actual delivery of 5 presentations over the course of Fall-Spring 2001-2002, and the meeting with a regional politician. ** Travel, food and housing expenses for the workshop will be paid. ** KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Honorable Claudine Schneider Former member of the US House of Representatives (R-RI), and author, in 1988, of the first global warming legislation to be considered by the U.S. government. There is a $50 registration fee. Participants should have an initial broad familiarity with the global warming issue. The workshop will provide more detailed scientific, political and economic information, assistance in the preparation of an effective 30-minute presentation, and information on how to set up meetings with politicians. Past participants have included college professors, scientists, artists, engineers, clergy members, nurses, architects, and graduate students. TO APPLY: Send an application by US mail to: The Green House Network PMB 154 16869 SW 65th Ave Lake Oswego, OR 97035 The application should include: 1) A brief letter stating the reason for your interest, as well as any experience you have had in public speaking or organizing. 2) A curriculum vitae. 3) Five campuses (or other venues) in your region where a global warming presentation would have the biggest impact. 4) An e-mail address for follow-up correspondence. The closing date for applications is August 5th, 2001. For more information about the Grassroots Climate Education Project, and the Green House Network, please visit our web site at http://www.greenhousenet.org, or call 503-639-0600. ---------- End Forwarded Message ---------- + + + + + + + Eban Goodstein Associate Professor, Economics Lewis and Clark College Portland, OR 97219 v 503.768.7626 / f 503.768.7611 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---------- End Forwarded Message ---------- + + + + + + + Eban Goodstein Associate Professor, Economics Lewis and Clark College Portland, OR 97219 v 503.768.7626 / f 503.768.7611 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---------- End Forwarded Message ---------- + + + + + + + Eban Goodstein Associate Professor, Economics Lewis and Clark College Portland, OR 97219 v 503.768.7626 / f 503.768.7611 [EMAIL PROTECTED]