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The 6th Annual Community Dialogue:
a Greenprint for Prosperity
In partnership with
California Human Development
Global climate change poses significant risks and opportunities for California and for low income communities within California. Although California has moved energetically to adopt measures to offset the risks associated with global climate change, certain populations have been left behind in this effort. Because the penetration rate of green measures is often inversely related to income status, low income communities carry an energy burden that is disproportionate to their income. Nonprofit organizations serving the low income populations have a specific role to play in meeting the current and future demands of the green economy.
In response to the inverse relationship that exists between the green movement and the low-income population Community Action Partnership is committed to developing a Greenprint for Prosperity that will aid in leading Sonoma County towards developing policy and programs that engage the low-income community in this movement. As a first step in moving the community towards meeting the current and future demands of the green economy, the 6th Annual Community Dialogue will focus on creating a GreenPrint for Prosperity, resulting in the development of specific, tangible and measurable activities aimed at moving Sonoma County forward in the green movement.
As the only conference of its kind in Sonoma County, you can be part of a unique opportunity for community leaders, representatives from local government, civic organizations, and business groups to convene, connect, and discuss the green future of Sonoma County.
Community Action Partnership is committed to organizing the community to explore and implement a strong economy focused on the future of the green economy and ensuring the low-income population has a voice in this future.
Keynote Speaker
Daniel Wallach
Executive Director and Founder of Greensburg GreenTown
At 9:45 pm on May 4th, 2007 an EF5 tornado leveled the rural town of Greensburg, Kansas. Just days after the storm, the community came together and decided to rebuild sustainably, striving to become a model green town for the future. Ever since this landmark commitment was made, Greensburg GreenTown -- a grassroots community-based organization founded and led by Daniel Wallach -- has worked side-by-side with city and county officials, business owners and local residents to incorporate sustainable principles into their rebuilding process. They serve as an educational resource for the community, a conduit through which donations can be distributed, and a representative to those outside the community who are interested in the Green Initiative. Their mission is to provide inspiration and leadership to Kiowa County, Kansas in order to be a model of sustainable living for the world.
You will not want to miss hearing the incredible story of the tragedy that befell Greensburg and how Daniel and a committed group of volunteers, experts, and specialists from all over the country rebuilt their town as a model green community.
To read more about Greensburg GreenTown, visit www.greensburggreentown.org
To read more about the town of Greensburg, visit www.greensburgks.org
Breakout Sessions
- Green Economy 101
The objective of this session is to discuss the very basics of the green economy for those who are new to the movement. This session will present an overview of the green movement to date, significant milestones in the movement. Participants will be given a basic education related to the emerging green economy and will learn what people can do in their everyday lives to contribute to the green movement. This session will also include discussions related to the inverse relationship that exists between the penetration of green measures and income status. Panelists will discuss the opportunities that exist to ensure equal access to the green economy for all income sectors.
Facilitator: Sylvie Vatinelle, Community Services Manager
California Human Development
Confirmed Speakers:
Karen Fies, Director, Employment and Training Division, Sonoma County Human Services Department
Linda McQueen, Executive Director, North Coast Energy Services
Evelyn Rangel-Medina, Green-Collar Jobs Campaign Policy Director,
Ella Baker Center
2. Educational & Employment Opportunities Created by the Green Movement
In this session we will present the resources necessary to ensure that green sector jobs are available to all income sectors. A specific focus will be on the educational system and how this system plays a significant role in preparing both young people and adults for the green economy. This session will also include a discussion of the achievement gap that currently exists and how this achievement gap must be bridged in order to ensure youth are prepared to enter the labor market with the necessary skills to compete in the green economy. An additional topic of discussion will be the importance of systems that support adult education and assist the adult population in overcoming educational barriers so that they too are able to access training opportunities.
Follow up PowerPoint presentations and other materials:
Solar Works: Employee Qualities and Qualifications
Carl Wong: Ph.D.: Data Trends 2009
Ben Stone: PowerPoint Presentation
Facilitator: John Way, Director Resource Development
Community Action Partnership
Confirmed Speakers:
Laura Goldman, Vice-President of Marketing and Human Resources
Solar Works
Carl Wong, Ph.D., Sonoma County Superintendent of Schools,
Sonoma County Office of Education
Ben Stone, Executive Director, Sonoma County Economic Development Board
3. Does the Green Movement Include Your Neighborhood?
This session will focus on the role of government and on how local policy decisions impact low-income communities. Additionally, this session will discuss how low-income neighborhoods often host a disproportionate rate of pollution-causing systems and may not present an environment that supports the green movement. Panelists and participants will brainstorm how the needs of the low-income population can be considered in drafting local policies.
Follow up PowerPoint presentations and other materials:
Susan Gorin: PowerPoint Presentation
Sal Vaca: PowerPoint Presentation
Facilitator: Amber Twitchell, Economic Recovery Director
California Human Development
Confirmed Speakers:
Susan Gorin, Mayor, City of Santa Rosa
Sal Vaca, Director, RichmondWORKS, City of Richmond, CA
Daniel Wallach, founder and Executive Director of Greensburg GreenTown, Greesnsburg Kansas
4. Go Green and Get Healthy
This session will discuss the relationship that exists between income level and health factors. Discussions will focus on the necessary steps to ensure that all populations have access to health programs that promote healthy living and provide the resources necessary to support a healthy lifestyle within the low-income communities.
Follow up PowerPoint presentations and other materials:
Combined PowerPoint of all presentations from this session
Facilitator: Marie Ibanez, Asst. Director Health Programs and Partnerships
Community Action Partnership
Confirmed Speakers:
Ellen Jones Bauer, Ph. D., MPP (a.m. session), Health Action Program Manager, Sonoma County Dept. of Health Services
Lyman Bo Greaves, M.D. (p.m. session), Family Physician
Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods
Grayson James, Executive Director, Petaluma Bounty
Mary Maddux-Gonzalez, M.D., M.P.H, Director, Public Health Division,
Sonoma County Department of Health Services
Green Resources:
Green Jobs Program Links:
Green Events, Training & Resources Links:
Sonoma County Reports & Resources:
- Sonoma County Economic Development Board, including Innovation Council & (BEA) Business Economic Alliance, www.sonoma-county.org/edb/
- Sonoma County Innovation Council Reports,
www.sonoma-county.org/edb/innovation.htm
California State Reports:
- California Air Resources Board (CARB) implementation plan for AB 32,
http://www.arb.ca.gov/cc/scopingplan/document/scopingplandocument.htm
Environmental Defense Fund, Green Jobs Handbook
- www.edf.org and type “Green Jobs Handbook” in the search field at top of page
- California Green Innovation Index produced by Next 10
www.next10.org
National Reports:
The United States Conference of Mayors, www.usmayors.org/pressreleases/uploads/GreenJobsReport.pdf
Global Report:
- WorldWatch Institute, Report 178, Low-Carbon Energy: A Roadmap
www.worldwatch.org
Books:
Other Websites:
http://www.sonoma-county.org/sonomagreen/green_resources.htm
This page is full of links to environmental services and information for businesses that want to go green. Includes a Building Materials Reuse Calculator, Sonoma County Economic Development Board, the Sonoma County Water District, City of Santa Rosa (with the “Water Wise Gardening” CD online) and lots of other great local sustainability information and tools. AccessGreen Directory is a green building materials directory that finds local distributors of specific desired products.
http://www.sonoma-county.org/bea/ Business Environmental Alliance. Sonoma county businesses’ resource for helping companies go green and conserve energy and water and reduce greenhouse gases and waste. Many resources are designed to help in promoting the health and safety of the work place.
This website has an endless array of links for local green resources for businesses.
http://www.sonoma-county.org/bea/resources.htm
Excellent lists of how to green your workplace from energy conservation, water conservation and waste management.
(Also in nice brochures)
http://www.edf.org/page.cfm?tagID=41988
poster depicting how capping carbon creates jobs
http://www.recovery.ca.gov
California's green stimulus plans and strategy
http://www.energy.ca.gov/recovery/
California Energy Commission
Detailed information about energy programs that California is
implementing
http://www.cwib.ca.gov/
California's Workforce Investment Board
www.sonomawib.org/
Sonoma County's Workforce Investment Board which will post competitive
green stimulus funds for green job training in August
www.edf.org/cagreenjobs
Green jobs guide book for California green jobs
http://exercise.lbl.gov
Tools to Keep You Active
An interactive walking site that goes across America
Many thanks to Janet Beazlie for researching and forwarding this invaluable list of resources.
Thank you Marguerite Longtin for sharing the story of your “walk across America” and for providing us with the link to “Tools to Keep You Active”.
We look forward to seeing you next year!
~ We Gratefully Acknowledge Our Sponsors ~
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