January 2010

Thu, 2010-01-07 01:00 | by admin

   ECCoLoV
 
December 2009
Earth Charter Community of the
Lower Valley 

JANUARY 2010 Meeting Reminder

 
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Our next meeting is just around the corner!  Also, please buy your tickets to the James Howard Kunstler/Gala Summit Event as soon as possible! Just click on the link below - it is easy. And... thanks so much!

Monthly Meeting
2 PM, JANUARY 10, 2010 AT THE EAST HADDAM GRANGE

Please note the change of venue to the East Haddam Grange on Town Street for the  months of January, February and March.

The January 10 meeting will feature the film Renaissance. It is about a conference held in India between a group of 'new age' thinkers and the Dali Lama. You'll be surprised by what happens!

Please stop by for the film and to hear the latest ECCoLoV news! Dali Lama

 

James Howard Kunstler
Keynote Address
Saturday, March 6, 2010
 
 James Howard Kunstler Tuxedo

Our annual summit event is scheduled for Saturday, March 6, 2010 from 4 to 8 PM at the Gelston House in East Haddam. This is a gala affair featuring a keynote address by James Howard Kunstler, delicious appetizers, a cash bar and a panel discussion about the Transition Town initiative. It is a must-see event!

Tickets are only $20 before February 14th  - and $25 thereafter. We are encouraging everyone to buy two tickets by January 15th to minimize our financial exposure on this project. Go to www.earthcharterct.org to buy tickets.

James Howard Kunstler is the author of The Long Emergency, Geography of Nowhere, World Made by Hand, and several other books. He is a leading expert on peak oil and its ramifications to our society.

Doors open at 3:30 PM for complementary snacks. We'll feature the keynote address from 4 to 5:30, then hors'd'oeuvres and a live panel discussion focusing on community level responses for creating a sustainable future.


 
 
 
 
FUND RAISING

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As a 501c3, tax exempt, non-profit organization, your donations are fully tax deductible as allowed by law.

Won't you take a moment now to make a donation and support our mission?

You may also simply send a donation directly to ECCoLoV, PO Box 32, Moodus, Connecticut, 06469.

Your generosity is greatly appreciated - and essential to keeping our work going in Connecticut.
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