We’re lining up some interesting speakers to highlight the meeting, and we have the important election of officers for some positions on the Executive. In that regard, we are seeking nominations for the Guelph Green’s Executive for the next term.  A package describing the positions and the nomination process is available.  Nominations for these positions are due by April 2nd.

You need to have an active membership in either the Green Party of Canada or Green Party of Ontario to vote in or run for all positions except VP-Provincial. To vote for that position or to run for that position you must have a Green Party of Ontario membership. We encourage all our supporters to have a membership in both parties:

• A Green Party of Ontario membership now costs $10, lasts for a year from the day you get it, and can be acquired at GPO Membership.
• Please note that all Green Party of Ontario memberships expired on February 14, 2010 so please be sure to renew yours.
• Green Party of Canada memberships cost $10 for one year, and can be acquired at GPC Membership.

We strongly encourage you to think about joining the Executive.  You’ll meet some interesting like-minded folks, you’ll contribute toward the efforts to build a sustainable society, and it’s a great way to become involved in building a local Green Party community!

The following positions are available:

1. Chief Executive Officer (CEO)/President: organizes regular meetings, builds the executive where needed, and oversees the operation of the Electoral District Association (EDA = Federal – Green Party of Canada)/Constituency Association (CA = Provincial – Green Party of Ontario). The President also ensures that there is a candidate for an election.
2. Chief Financial Officer – Provincial; maintains the books, issues the tax receipts, and files the annual financial reports for all business of the CA.
3. Membership Chair: maintains relationships with members and supporters; increases membership.
4. Communications Chair: builds relations with

Celebrate World Water Day event Monday March 22, 2010,  7:00 – 10:00 pm,  E.L. Fox Auditorium (J.F. Ross) 21 Meyer Dr.,  Guelph

International World Water Day is on Monday March 22. Come celebrate this day with the knock-your-socks-off show that Wellington Water Watchers has planned. This first ever annual event will be held at the E.L. Fox Auditorium (J.F.Ross high school).  We will be celebrating what our youth have to say about our precious water.  High school students throughout our county and city are creating submissions through our Message in the Bottle program. Their submissions – art pieces, performance pieces, science projects, etc. – will be displayed and presented at the celebration.  All are designed to express how valuable our water is to us and why we need to protect and conserve this lifeline of ours.   Click for the World WaterDay_Poster

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Free Movie Night, Thursday, Feb 18, 7:30 PM Fat Duck (Edinburgh and Kortright)

Join us for Leonardo DiCaprio’s documentary on Climate Change: The 11th Hour

The film explores how we live, how we impact the earth’s ecosystems, and what we can do to change our course.  Featuring ongoing dialogues of experts from all over the world including Mikhail Gorbachev, Stephen Hawking, former head of the CIA James Woolsey and sustainable design experts William McDonough and Bruce Mau.

All are welcome to come, see the movie, join in discussion and beer.  For questions contact jlloyd24@hotmail.com.

Horseshoe Region Training Day

February 13^th, 2010: 10:00am – 5pm

Presenters: Shane Jolley, Rob Routledge, Rebbecca Harrison

Discussion: Sharing Best Practices

Speakers:

Shane Jolley

In the 2006 federal election, Shane stormed onto the political scene in Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound by garnering an impressive 12.9% of the vote as a candidate for the Green Party of Canada. In his first foray into the political arena, he earned the highest percentage of votes of any Green Party candidate in Canada. As the candidate for the Green Party of Ontario in Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound in 2007, Shane earned 33.1% of the vote, the best Green campaign ever in Canada.
Candidate and EDA Profile Building

Through Shane’s inspiring story he teaches EDAs and candidates how to raise their profile and build a relationship of familiarity and trust with voters in the community. From information sessions to door to door canvass Shane will lay out 5 things you can start doing today to improve your results in the next election.

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Please join us for an exclusive opportunity to learn more about Canada’s premier solar technology company, meet Waterloo GPC Candidate Cathy MacLellan and Elizabeth May at a casual and intimate gathering.

When: Friday February 26th, 2010

Tours of ARISE Technologies, led by Ian MacLellan, Chief Technology Officer, begin at 5 and 6PM at Arise, 65 Northland Rd, Waterloo.

Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres begin at 6:00

Tickets: $150 (tax receipt for $100 donation to the GPC).  Please RSVP.  For more info see:Learn about Solar Technology .

Bob shares his thoughts on prorogation with a well attended rally Jan. 23, 2010 protesting the prorogation of parliament.
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Spiritual Resources in Environmental Crisis

(Corner of Kortright and Edinburgh Road, Guelph)
Two relaxed conversations on spirituality and the environment – specifically where we find hope in the face of the environmental crisis that so threatens the future of our planet. Join the conversation with two presenters that care deeply about the fate of the planet:
Mike Nagy – on Jan. 27th, 7:30 pm
Jim Profit – on Feb. 10th, 7:30 pm

At the Fat Duck Pub,Come and join the conversation. All welcome.  For details see:  Ecology event 2 .

Event: Rally – Perogies not Proroguing
What: Rally
Start Time: Saturday, January 23 at 1:00pm
End Time: Saturday, January 23 at 4:00pm
Where: St. Georges Square, Guelph

1:00 pm -Gather at St. Georges Square
1:30 pm – March to 10 Carden Street
1:45 pm – Perogies served
1:45 pm – Court of Public Opinion theatrical piece
2 pm – Address from Liberal M.P. Frank Valeriote
2:30 pm – Q&A Panel  See: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=245457802566&bcode=WFjcK

Come out Tuesday Jan 19 @ 7:30 to the Woolly for a down to earth discussion and hear where Mike Discoll would like to plant us (eventually).

Here is what the Natural Burial Co-operative is up to:

If people do think about their last impact on the Earth, it is not always an environmental assessment. Current burial practices use huge amounts of energy and non-biodegradable materials in encasing, burying and processing our bodies. Only 2-3 generations ago, burial was simpler, and the Natural Burial Co-operative is working to have environmentally benign options readily available to its members.  Go to  www.naturalburial.coop and/or come listen to Mike’s 15 minute presentation over your favorite beverage.

From what Mike tells me the Natural Coop members are dying to make a difference.  Come out for a pint – I am sure we will have a lively discussion.

GuelphMercury.com – News – Guelph-area reusable water bottle program expands.