"Thanks one and all for an informative and inspiring New England Gathering!
I came back to Putney filled with your stories, and ready to put some new ideas into action. It was just what I needed!
Best,
Paul"
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Research Paper Focuses on Impact of Transition Putney (VT) on the Putney Community
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Margaret Tarmy, Core Member of Transition Putney, recently completed herMaster's Thesis Capstone paper, "With Hope in our Hearts and OurNeighbors by our Sides: How the Transition Movement is Helping…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Katrien Vander Straeten Nov 27, 2010.
Transition Putney, VT's "Readiness" Compared to Transition Totnes, England
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David Eagleton posted on TransitionCulture.org, (…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by paul levasseur Dec 25, 2009.
Thirty-five People Attend Transition Putney Book Discusison
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Transition Putney met last evening, Dec. 8, to discuss Part II of Transition Handbook. About 35 people attended. This has been our third meeting so far. Attendance has been steady. The excitement in…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by paul levasseur Dec 23, 2009.
Transition, Putney, VT
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Transition Putney, VT began with an info meeting on Nov. 10. Fifty-five people attended. We are now following up with a three-session discussion of Rob Hopkins' The Transition Handbook. Thirty- five…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by paul levasseur Feb 6, 2010.
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Katrien Vander Straeten replied to paul levasseur's discussion Research Paper Focuses on Impact of Transition Putney (VT) on the Putney Community
"Margaret, it's good to read that people like to be asked. I see clearly the need to welcome people in many different settings and to have work for them. We're not used in this culture to ask people to do something. Volunteering is supposed…"
Margaret Tarmy replied to paul levasseur's discussion Research Paper Focuses on Impact of Transition Putney (VT) on the Putney Community
"I have just read, with a lot of interest, your important discussion of inclusion. We in Putney are grappling with our own challenges on the inclusion front. We have a varied and consistent roster of ways for people to get involved, from monthly…"
David Eggleton replied to paul levasseur's discussion Research Paper Focuses on Impact of Transition Putney (VT) on the Putney Community
"It will and it will alter, reduce and, in numerous cases, eliminate them. Much technology we take for granted is a substitute for basic human connections. The more who are involved with people and the more involved with people they are, the less…"
David Eggleton replied to paul levasseur's discussion Research Paper Focuses on Impact of Transition Putney (VT) on the Putney Community
"This is pretty much the point I was making here, in our discussion of Inclusion."
Katrien Vander Straeten replied to paul levasseur's discussion Research Paper Focuses on Impact of Transition Putney (VT) on the Putney Community
"Margaret, I have to say that this discussion has changed my thinking about Transition entirely. I used to be so focused on the end goal: the food shed, the pantry, the gardens (you can see where my biases lie), the local currency, the neighborhood…"
Alex replied to paul levasseur's discussion Research Paper Focuses on Impact of Transition Putney (VT) on the Putney Community
"Initially, I feel worried that focusing first on community will put less emphasis on "addressing the issues".
On thinking further, it seems okay: the purpose for "addressing the issues" includes care for the people in that…"
Margaret Tarmy replied to paul levasseur's discussion Research Paper Focuses on Impact of Transition Putney (VT) on the Putney Community
"It's fantastic reading your responses to my research. I'd like to join the conversation to say that I agree with Alex that my conclusions seem like the stuff of common sense, but that it is a common sense that is mostly missing from our…"
Katrien Vander Straeten replied to paul levasseur's discussion Research Paper Focuses on Impact of Transition Putney (VT) on the Putney Community
"Conrad, Maybe a box with "materials of note" instead of the blog box?
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Katrien Vander Straeten replied to paul levasseur's discussion Research Paper Focuses on Impact of Transition Putney (VT) on the Putney Community
"It's true that, as we feel like we're more and more in a hurry - that's me, anyway - we might loose sight of that "common group sense" because we're so focused on what needs to be done. But community building is the key…"
Conrad Willeman replied to paul levasseur's discussion Research Paper Focuses on Impact of Transition Putney (VT) on the Putney Community
"I read the paper last night and had exactly the same reaction as Alex. These conclusions provide important learning for all of us working at Transition (or any other group effort). Now I am thinking about how we can make them even more available to…"
Alex replied to paul levasseur's discussion Research Paper Focuses on Impact of Transition Putney (VT) on the Putney Community
"This is a really great read. I'm going to pull out the conclusions so that more people get to them:
• The specifics of any group activity are less important than the strength of the group
connection.
• Group connection is developed…"
Jen Hartley replied to paul levasseur's discussion Research Paper Focuses on Impact of Transition Putney (VT) on the Putney Community
"It's always wonderful to see people doing research on Transition. I look forward to reading this; thanks for posting! Based on Katrien's comment about the focus on the importance of community building, I am doubly looking forward to it. I…"
Katrien Vander Straeten replied to paul levasseur's discussion Research Paper Focuses on Impact of Transition Putney (VT) on the Putney Community
"Thanks, Paul!
I read this paper and was impressed with one of the conclusions, that community building, the sense of belonging to a community and being accepted as who you are, is as, if not more important, than peak oil, etc.
It also speaks to our…"
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Research Paper Focuses on Impact of Transition Putney (VT) on the Putney Community
Margaret Tarmy, Core Member of Transition Putney, recently completed herMaster's Thesis Capstone paper, "With Hope in our Hearts and OurNeighbors by our Sides: How the Transition Movement is Helping thePeople of Putney, Vermont Face the Approach of Peak Oil, Climate Changeand Economic Instability as an Opportunity for a Better Future." Thethesis is attached, and is a fascinating and inspiring account of howcommunity members have responded to the Transition Putney movement. Thepaper provides…See More
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- At 10:30am on January 30, 2010,
paul levasseur said… - Hi Katrien,
The evening with Tina was fabulous. 85 people attended. Tina's presentation is the buzz around Putney. They loved her, and the evening has catapulted ahead the community's understanding of and interest in Transition Putney!
I'll give the full report tomorrow.... Tina's presentation, the membership drive, the Neigborhood Book Discussion Trainings starting this Monday, the four-day series on Local Foods, Local Farms Feb. 17-20, the "Menu for the Future" course, etc.
Stay tuned!
Paul
- At 4:34pm on January 27, 2010,
Katrien Vander Straeten said… - Hi Paul, how did it go? We want the full report!
Katrien
- At 11:10am on December 24, 2009,
David Eggleton said… - I lived in Putney for a few years ~30 years ago. Our sons were born there. We still feel it's home, and visit several times a year.
- At 2:51pm on November 25, 2009,
Tina Clarke said…
- Thanks for your kind words, Paul. I enjoyed meeting you, too!
I am glad to come speak and help lead interactive events whenever it works for you all. I look forward to it.
Tina
- At 10:31pm on November 23, 2009,
Conrad Willeman said…
- Hi Paul,
Welcome to the Transition Massachusetts social networking site. You win the honor of being the first new member to this site from the weekend workshop. Now you can join the T4T Chinatown Workshop group on this site.
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Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Conrad
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