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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif";
color:blue'>In case anyone is interested in starting a Transition Initiative in
your neighborhood, community, town or city, a group in Albuquerque, NM, has
organized a Transition Training for June 13 and 14. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:blue'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif";
color:blue'>If you’ve been reading about transition initiatives you know
the training is highly touted and recommended. This is the first training available
in our region of the nation and close enough to drive which will save money.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:blue'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif";
color:blue'>An overview of the training, contact information and more is shown
below so if you’d like to participate you can contact the organizers
directly and work out your arrangements. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:blue'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif";
color:blue'>A delegation from Transition Town OKC will be attending. Hope to
see some other Okies there!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:blue'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif";
color:blue'>Cheers – <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:blue'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif";
color:blue'>Shauna <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:blue'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif";
color:blue'>Training information begins here:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Hello
Everyone,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>We're
delighted that the Transition Training will be at the historic Hubble House in
the South Valley of Albuquerque on June 13-14, 2009. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>We
are so lucky that Alaistair Lough, from Portland, Maine, one of the first
Transition Trainers in the US is going to be with us. He was trained by
Rob Hopkins and has conducted numerous workshops. He and his wife Pat,
are a part of the Transtion Initiating Group in Portland. Alaistair is a
Ph.D. hydrologist, a permaculturalist and also one of the Pachamama Alliance
facilitators. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>What
is the venue & logistics</span></u><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>: Sat - Sun, June 13-14, 2009 at the Hubble House (Rio
Bravo Exit off I-25). The Hubble House is an old adobe Trading Post,
beautifully rennovated, adjacent to luxerious open land, an acequia, garden,
farm etc. We will provide some tasty food and snacks from our foodshed
and have potluck lunches outside. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The
program is 9am - 5pm with an hour for lunch. We could have an evening
activity.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Who
should come</span></u><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>:
Individuals and community leaders who are already involved in Transition, and
those who want to take the movement (personally and organizationally) to a
deeper level.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>What
is the program like</span></u><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>:
It is rich, compelling and inspiring.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The
Scenarios - Mad Max; Technology Fix, Green Revolution, Disaster</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Peak
Oil, Climate Change, Fair Share (demystifying them) exercises</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The
A to C of Transition (still evolving)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Permaculture
and transition</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Vision
- the Post-Carbon World</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The
12 Ingredients, (or Steps) of Transition</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The
Process : Awareness, Initiating Groups, Projects, Energy Descent Plan</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Oil
Addiction - the mirror of societal, personal addiction</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Heart
& Soul</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Healing
and Local Initiatives</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The
Energy Descent - (better said, Sustainability) Plan</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>What
is the outcome/result:</span></u><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Grounding
about the Transition movement</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Startling
awareness about Peak Oil & Climate Change</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Knowing
what other communities are doing.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Seeing
the continuim, and realizing your next steps</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Getting
the program, agenda and all exercises on ppt.s, CD and hardcopy</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Huge
connections with people across New Mexico - begin to network, statewide</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Communicating
what needs to be done</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Becoming
a part of an Initiative</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Developing
resilience and re-localizing</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Starting
to create the Energy Descent Plan (Sustainability Plan)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Getting
filled with enthusiam and do-ability</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>What
is the cost?</span></u><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>$225.
If we have 30 people, we can break even. More than that, we can offer
partial scholarships. By Tuesday, 26 May, please send $100 deposit (or
the whole $225) to the Village Design Institute, 805 Walter Street,
Albuquerque, NM 87102.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Organizer: </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Melanie
Rubin, 505-261-3214, <a href="mailto:melanie@melanierubincoaching.com"><span
style='color:#0037E1'>melanie@melanierubincoaching.com</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>NM
Presenters:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Maggie
Seeley and Zaida Amaral</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>(505)
268-3339
(505) 410-4611</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Zaida
Amaral</span></u><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>
is an Environmental Architect, Feng Shui Master and Community Builder.
She is a Co-Founder of Cunha Eco Village in Brazil and the Director of
EcoVillage Design Southwest in Albuquerque. She is a drummer, dancer,
Mother of a 4-year old daughter and a passionate, international activist.
Zaida took her graduate work at Findhorn Foundation in Scotland and is one of
21 US Transition Trainers.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Maggie
Seeley</span></u><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>
is an organizational consultant who specializes in using the Triple Bottom Line
(people, profit and the planet) with individual, organizational, business and
community decision making. She is fortunate to have worked in China,
Nigeria, India, Uganda, Myanmar and Bangladesh. Maggie teaches
Sustainability Studies at the University of New Mexico, is a water activist,
Transition Trainer and a Buddhist.</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;
font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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