One of the things I've been trying to do the last few days (especially this morning) is think of the people I know that are trying to put together really cool events in the area. Then I send them an e-mail and ask that they participate here.
I know that I've talked to several of you in person, and the reason that we created this particular forum is to try and connect the SPG folks with all of the other cool organizations in the area. We were thinking that with a small amount of cross pollination, we could have more great events with less effort, better attendance, etc. It's all about getting the word out.
Kelda did such a terrific job in the past. I'm guessing through sheer brute force: attending all sorts of stuff and passing out heaps of flyers. Getting the e-mail addresses of people one person at a time.
Now, we have something to build on.
And we have the power of the mighty internet to help us.
I think that if we can get the content providers (organizers, educators, coordinators, etc.) to come around twice a week for just ten minutes a visit, and then spread the word to people with eco-interest .... and
beef out the SPG calendar ... I think we can get excellent cross pollination. SPG + Seattle Tilth + NW
eco builders +
sustainable ballard + ..... I think we can make some great events with great attendance and really start to build far more eco awareness in the area!
..... okay ... I'm getting a little carried away.
I've been contacting some folks. I've been asking people to fill out the calendar a bit. I've been asking people to check in here.
What's next? Who's here? What resources do we have? What could help us here?