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High energy costs, pollution, and global warming got you down?

Practical energy solutions are all around—including here in Berea.

ENERGY & EMPOWERMENT:

Opportunities for Energy Solutions in Berea

Monday, February 25, 2008

8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Berea Baptist Church Fellowship Hall

310 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY

Come share your inquiries, ideas, and interests with others in the community,

and help create a strategy for Berea’s energy future!

Who should attend?!

·        Non-profit organizations with energy-related projects/goals

·        Civic leaders

·        Faith communities

·        Concerned citizens/activists

·        Educators and students

·        Anyone with an interest in learning more and doing something!

Light snacks and drinks will be provided.

Please RSVP for this networking gathering

by noon on Friday, February 22

beth_eaton@berea.edu or 859.985.3954

ENERGY & EMPOWERMENT AGENDA*

8:30     Register and gather

8:45     Background and purpose of meeting

9:00     Introductions and energy interests

10:15   Break

10:30   Group work on energy and empowerment topics

11:30   Sharing of group work           

12:00   Concluding thoughts and next steps

12:30   Adjourn

* If you can come for only part of the gathering, due to classes or meetings, please do attend!

You are welcome to attend whatever portion of the gathering you are able to attend.

Bring handouts and event schedules for our resource table.

(And please wear your own professional name tags if you have them.)

Energy issues impact all of us,

so please share this announcement widely with colleagues and friends!

And, if your organization works on energy issues,

please send at least one person to this gathering – more if you can!

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Gathering sponsored by:

 Appalachia – Science in the Public Interest (A-SPI), CELTS at Berea College, ESE at Berea College,

Kentucky Environmental Foundation (KEF), Kentuckians for the Commonwealth (KFTC – Madison County Chapter),

Madison County Greenways and Trails, Sustainable Berea, and other local organizations!