TRAINING for TRANSITION
Marbletown Multi-Arts (MaMA), Stone Ridge, NY
March 17-18, 2012
"Change is inevitable, but this is a change that could be fantastic"- Rob Hopkins, Movement Founder
Wondering what to do in the face of economic instability, rising energy costs,and the environmental crisis? So did Rob Hopkins in Totnes, UK. He led his town to find fun and effective ways to respond to challenges and improve their quality of life. Totnes town and Rob Hopkins then shared this “Transition model” with other concerned communities and in 7 short years the Transition Movement has become a global network of hundreds of communities in 34 countries – a free, voluntary network of people taking positive, creative action to build community resilience.
Transition U.S. is offering the Training for Transition Course developed by the Transition Network and taught around the world. This participatory, 15-hour course is an in-depth experiential introduction to the theories and practices of Transition where we:
• Explore ways of increasing community resilience
• Learn to describe the challenges of our times in ways that bring people together and inspire action
• Receive tools for community outreach, education and creating shared vision
• Learn ways to work with obstacles that have prevented our communities from responding to the challenges
• Learn how to facilitate community collaboration -- supporting existing leadership and expanding the number and diversity of people involved
• Meet others in your region who share your concerns and want to transition to greater stability and security
• Become a part of a rapidly growing positive, inspirational, global movement!
Who should attend: People interested in learning ways to transition their community to greater resilience and mutual support, people already creating a Transition Initiative wanting to network, deepen and support their work, and anyone who wants to know more about the Transition process and more effective community organizing.
Instructors: Tina Clarke, sought-after, certified Transition Trainer, and Pamela Boyce Simms, trainer from Ulster County
Cost: $140 before March 1; $155 afterwards. A $70 deposit holds your place. If you can donate extra money for scholarships, your generosity will help those with low incomes to attend! Bring a friend and both of you receive 10% off!
