"You are welcome to attend the next Village Surrey Meeting just posted (for Thurs. May 23rd) when participants can discuss the appropriateness of the role that you and "We" you mentioned have adopted with respect to Transition movement and…"
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VS Discussion Meeting - How to make Village Surrey Transparent and Decentralized at Bear Creek Park - northeast entrance picnic tables
May 23, 2013 from 7pm to 9pm
If you are seriously interested in the future of Village Surrey I hope you can attend this meeting:Thursday May 23rd at 7 pm Location: Bear Creek Park, by northeast entrance (close to 140th St. and 88th Ave.) picnic tables (includes covered protection in case of rain)We will discuss the Transition model using the example of Totnes (the city in England where Transition movement was first developed) with special emphasis on the issues of governance and active participatory decentralized and…See More
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Future of Village Surrey at Bear Creek Park - northeast entrance picnic tables
May 15, 2013 from 7pm to 9pm
Discussion about Practicing Democratic Principles and Basic Transition ProjectsSeveral people have shown their concerns about the current organization and direction of Village Surrey related to its effectiveness in addressing Transition. This is the first in a series of meetings and events to let all those interested in Transition to collectively take charge of Village Surrey's future by discussion and implementation of strategic democratic principles for collective self-governance, and…See More
Behrouz's event was featured
*Village Surrey Meeting at City Centre Library Cafe - ground floor
July 25, 2012 from 3pm to 6pm
Our next general assembly meeting, as agreed by consensus in our last meeting, will be next week at the same time and location.We will discuss and experiment with our meeting process, provide update with ongoing projects and propose new ones. Proposals for alternative times and locations for people who can not make it to our current routine are welcome.Come and join us to get informed, and take charge of our shattered lives and planet collectively through a spirit of mutual aid. Help us and…See More
Behrouz added a discussion to the group Village Surrey
Village Surrey Meeting
Next Village Surrey Meeting posted http://www.villagevancouver.ca/events/village-surrey-meeting-2?xg_source=activity Hope to see you all there. "Be the change you want to see in the world"!See More
Behrouz posted an event
*Village Surrey Meeting at City Centre Library Cafe - ground floor
July 25, 2012 from 3pm to 6pm
Our next general assembly meeting, as agreed by consensus in our last meeting, will be next week at the same time and location.We will discuss and experiment with our meeting process, provide update with ongoing projects and propose new ones. Proposals for alternative times and locations for people who can not make it to our current routine are welcome.Come and join us to get informed, and take charge of our shattered lives and planet collectively through a spirit of mutual aid. Help us and…See More
David Dalley commented on Behrouz's event *Village Surrey Meeting
"Sorry I can't make it! I'll be out of town. Have a great meeting."
Behrouz added a discussion to the group Village Surrey
Village Surrey Meeting
I posted the next Village Surrey meeting for next week on the Event page. You can follow this link to view and register: http://www.villagevancouver.ca/events/village-surrey-meeting-1 Please RSVP for the event. For those of you unable to attend due to time conflict, please inbox me to provide me with your available times. I will try to arrange another meeting in the near future based on the interest and…See More
Behrouz posted an event
Village Surrey Meeting at City Centre Library Cafe - ground floor
July 18, 2012 from 3pm to 6pm
We are in process of expanding our reach as we welcome new members from the community. We will continue to have regular meetings to give people the opportunity to get to know each other in a safe environment conducive to dialogue so we can better approach the transitional issues.Issues that we will discuss include the global and local context of our situation and efforts, the meeting process, project proposals and planning, project updates, networking and organizing. All sustainability related…See More
Behrouz commented on Village Vancouver's group Village Surrey
"We welcomed three newcomers to our meeting today. Thanks to all that attended and helped to move the village group forward. We had lively discussions about our approach and process as we got to know each other better. Our next meeting will be for…"
Ernie Baatz commented on Behrouz's event *Village Surrey Meeting
"I hope you have a good meeting. The 11th is my 25th wedding anniversary - that is why I am not attending the meeting..."
Behrouz added a discussion to the group Village Surrey
Village Surrey Meeting
I just posted the next Village Surrey meeting for next week on the Event page. You can follow this link to view and register: http://www.villagevancouver.ca/events/village-surrey-meeting For those of you unable to attend due to time conflict, please inbox me to provide me with your available times. I will try to arrange another meeting in the near future based on the interest and availability. Stay strong and keep in…See More
Behrouz posted an event
*Village Surrey Meeting at City Center Library Cafe - ground floor
July 11, 2012 from 3pm to 6pm
Our first Village Surrey meeting was very promising. Seven enthusiastic villager were in attendance. We assessed our current situation globally and tried to brainstorm about ways that we could transition our lives out of this dysfunctional state locally and collectively. Some of us are already active in such communitarian projects locally especially concerning the issue of food security and autonomy as well as social justice issues. We plan to participate in such projects and help create others…See More
Behrouz commented on Village Vancouver's group Village Surrey
"Thanks to everyone who participated in our first meeting. It was a pleasure getting to know you all, taking stock of our human condition, and sharing our thoughts and vision to reclaim our humanity collectively and cooperatively. I particularly…"
Rachel Lankester commented on Behrouz's event *First Village Surrey Meeting - New Time
"Would love to attend but am working nights. :-("
Behrouz commented on Village Vancouver's group Village Surrey
"Change of the Meeting / Event Time Due to several notifications from interested folks unable to attend the meeting because of their work schedule, I decided to move the meeting to 1 hr. later from 4-6 pm. We can then decide collectively where and…"
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- In which Vancouver neighbourhood or other community do you live?
- Surrey
- Please tell us which areas of Transition interest you. For example: growing more food/urban agriculture, relocalizing our economy/local currency, Permaculture, transit, energy efficient buildings, the arts, urban homesteading, preserving seed diversity, potlucks, outreach, organizing events, community-building, having fun while saving the world, or...
- A sustainable and thriving global socioeconomic-ecologic system, capable of supporting all humanity and its dependent ecosphere, enabling development of EACH individual's fullest potential sustainably - i.e., collectively and globally, both short and long-term.
- There's a saying that "Transition is not a spectator sport". It's true! Village Vancouver runs on people power, and engaging in activities and projects together helps us accomplish more. Which groups, networks, neighbourhood villages, or projects do you think you might be interested in getting involved with? And what knowledge, skills, resources or other assets can you bring to the mix? (Don't be bashful!)
- I hope to establish a supportive growing network of people with a variety of interests, who recognize their complementary roles, based on a collective interactive approach. Specifically, I would like to help organize a village in Surrey. I am interested in all components of an alternative system, including food / agriculture, water, energy, shelter, health, etc. I am especially interested in linking up these components in a cohesive self-reinforcing whole - i.e., a holistic systemic approach. The range of my knowledge and skills is diverse and I am constantly trying to develop these further to meet the above goal / challenge.
- What would you like to see improved in Vancouver or in your community regarding sustainability or resiliency? Do you have an idea for a new Transition project or activity?
- Please see above.
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Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 1:32pm on June 27, 2012,
Mary-Anne Wise said… Hi Behrouz. Hopefully we can get something done. I have to admit I've been super busy lately just keeping my place together
- At 9:26am on June 11, 2012,
Village Vancouver said… Welcome to Village Surrey, Behrouz!
Cheers,
Ross
- At 11:48am on May 1, 2012, Andrew Martin said…
Hi Behrouz,
I am living in Vancouver these days, but I wish you all the best with your work in Surrey!
Cheers, Andrew
- At 12:57pm on April 30, 2012, Gordon World said…
Behrouz--tried to call you--number not working. I live in Burnaby actually...but what you are doing in Surrey is aweseome!--gordon
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