Sustainable Maleny Public Meeting
2pm 10th May 2008
RSL Hall
Bunya Street, Maleny

This Saturday 10th May, at our next general meeting, Sustainable Maleny will host a demonstration of the Vectrix ZEV electric scooter. This electric motorcycle is gaining popularity in the US and Europe, particularly for short distance travel, such as city driving. The ZEV scooter takes only a few hours to fully charge, has a range of up to 90km and has a top speed of over 100km/hour. However, the most impressive feature of the Vectrix scooter is its excellent green credentials - it produces zero emissions.

Other items to be discussed at the meeting include the community garden on Bridge Creek Road, the proposed bulk buy of solar panels for electricity generation, reskilling workshops, and the establishment of a car pooling system for Maleny.

Thinking About the Future of Your Community?
Come and meet some people who are really making a difference.

Date & Time: Tuesday, 20 May 2008, 7 - 9PM
Location: Brisbane City Hall
King George Square, Brisbane QLD
Registration Deadline: Monday, 19 May 2008, 05:00 PM

Judy Wicks
International sustainable business pioneer, Business Alliance for Local Living Economies

Andrew McNamara
Minister for Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation

Gilbert Rochecouste
Place-maker, urban deep ecologist and community builder

Robert Pekin
Farmer, social entrepreneur and founder of Food Connect

Plus the premiere of the doco: Australia Pumping Empty - the Looming Peak Oil Crisis

Going Local: A Relocalisation Convergence
23-25 May - Brisbane

This May the Ethos Foundation will host an Australian visit by Judy Wicks, co-founder of the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE), now a nation-wide movement across the United States.

Starting with her famous White Dog Cafe in Philadelphia, Judy has been a pioneer of the relocalisation movement in the US. Her work over many years has been recognised by a host of national and international awards and she has been featured in numerous books, magazine and newspaper articles, and on conference platforms around the world.

Going Local

A highlight of Judy's visit will be a three-day convergence in Brisbane between 23rd-25th May entitled: Going Local: Building Resilient, Sustainable Communities.

Going Local: A Relocalisation Convergence
23-25 May - Brisbane

This May the Ethos Foundation will host an Australian visit by Judy Wicks, co-founder of the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE), now a nation-wide movement across the United States.

Starting with her famous White Dog Cafe in Philadelphia, Judy has been a pioneer of the relocalisation movement in the US. Her work over many years has been recognised by a host of national and international awards and she has been featured in numerous books, magazine and newspaper articles, and on conference platforms around the world.

Going Local

A highlight of Judy's visit will be a three-day convergence in Brisbane between 23rd-25th May entitled: Going Local: Building Resilient, Sustainable Communities.

Three events over 13th-15th June
Hinterland Learning Centre
38A Coral St
Maleny

Sustainability catalyst, Robina McCurdy, will be presenting a workshop and slide shows to share her experience and insight.

To read an excellent article about Robina, visit
http://www.pacific-edge.info/journalism/people/permaculture_people.html

Three events over 13th-15th June
Hinterland Learning Centre
38A Coral St
Maleny

Sustainability catalyst, Robina McCurdy, will be presenting a workshop and slide shows to share her experience and insight.

To read an excellent article about Robina, visit
http://www.pacific-edge.info/journalism/people/permaculture_people.html

Three events over 13th-15th June
Hinterland Learning Centre
38A Coral St
Maleny

Sustainability catalyst, Robina McCurdy, will be presenting a workshop and slide shows to share her experience and insight.

To read an excellent article about Robina, visit
http://www.pacific-edge.info/journalism/people/permaculture_people.html

Saturday 28th June, 10am - 12pm
Hinterland Learning Centre (Downstairs)
38A Coral Street, Maleny

Come and join the hubbub! We have some exciting topics for discussion:

• Photovoltaic bulk-buy: time to act?
• Transition Town Maleny
• Car pooling
• Electric scooters
• Bridge Creek Gardens, Maleny's community garden

PLUS

Making a Difference - Measuring the Difference

Transform your organisation using an accessible 'triple bottom line' framework developed and used extensively in the UK. This approach will make a positive difference to your organisation and the community, including going a long way toward addressing issues of justice, decency and the need for change.

Presenter - Marcelle Holdaway
Marcelle has had 7+ years experience in this field, beginning with Maleny Credit Union in 2000.