SF Oil Awareness Post Carbon (San Francisco, CA)

The first free local screening of the documentary film, "The End of Suburbia, Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream" was held between 3 and 6 p.m. this last Sunday, March 12, at the Sanchez Concert Hall, 1220 Linda Mar Blvd.

Commentary following the film was by Michael Carrick of the S.F. Oil Awareness Group.

Reports from Bay Solar Power Design, SunPower Corporation (solar panel makers); Pacifica Biodeisel Co-op; Coastside Livability Project (on "relocalization"); S.F. TURN (Toward Utility Rate Normalization), San Mateo County's RecycleWorks (gardening, composting and worm bins), HMB Freecycle, Belika (eco shopping bags), Pacifica Ocean Discovery Center, and others. Refreshments served.

SF Oil Awareness Post Carbon (San Francisco, CA)

Minutes for the meeting of San Francisco Oil Awareness, March 8, 2006

Dennis Brumm — Thu, 09 Mar 2006 05:46:56 -0800

Minutes for the meeting of San Francisco Oil Awareness, March 8, 2006. This was also posted on the sfbayoil mailing list

Jennifer Bresee was to have been facilitator, but due to illness she could not attend the meeting. Michele McEntee was acting facilitator, called the meeting to order, Dennis Brumm was note taker.

In attendance: David F. (presenter), Suzanne G., Roger R., Jeff, Alice F. (presenter), Larry F., Sharon K. (presenter), John M., Michael P., Eugenia P., Ania M., Ray (Rainer) C., Dan N., Sam H., Davin W., Tori J., Chris, Ken, Richard K., Allyse H., Dennis B., Brian W., and possibly one or two others who came later after the sign-up page was returned. (New members on the sign up page will be added to the sfbayoil and sfoilawareness mailing lists.)

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Minutes of the January 8, 2006 SF Oil Awareness Meeting at AFSC

Dennis Brumm — Sat, 18 Feb 2006 09:32:35 -0800

Minutes from the February 8, 2006, meeting of SF Oil Awareness:

Facilitator: David F.; note taker: Dennis; no scribe.

Those present: David F., Dennis, Allyse, Lorin, Don, Wendy, Marsha, Michele, Chris, Sharon, Dick, Scott, Mike C., Ken C., Camilla S., Dan N., Jennifer, Richard K., (Permaculture) Ken, Tori, Davin

Announcements:

Richard Heinberg will be in a debate at the Walnut Creek Unitarian Church February 22.

Mt. Diablo Peace and Justice Center presents a
“Working Towards Peace Forum” on PEAK OIL
Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.
Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church,
55 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek

David F. Announced a workshop on “intro to irrigation” for people with gardens etc. Info:

Saturday, February 25, 10 am – 1 p.m. - Intro to Irrigation Systems: “Join the GFE and the Urban Farmer for this workshop on the basics of irrigation. 7th Ave. at Lawton St. Pre-registration required. This workshop is part of GFE's Resource Efficient Landscaping Education Program; please call 731-5627 for a class listing or to pre-register. Free.”

Two events on Friday, February 10, 2006:

Know the supes: opening event at Chris Daly’s office February 10, 2006: 4-7 p.m. - “The Hotel Project,” room 273, city hall. Photographer / activist Mark Ellinger - a photographic essay of the beauty that exists in the heart of urban abandonment. A crusade to change perceptions of the architecture-and the people- of the inner city. Local cuisine and refreshments will be served, free. Open to all. See: http://www.upfromthedeep.blogspot.com/

Green Party: Barry Hermanson 55th birthday party/kickoff party for his campaign for California State Assembly, February 10, 6-9 p.m., 2467 28th Avenue (cross street is Taraval) in SF - Campaign donation requested, more specifics about this posted with another entry.

Post Carbon kickoff of relocalization project February 16 (more info already posted by David Room/Jennifer)

February 24 - 4 p.m. City College lecture on Sustainable groups (Sharon has info).

Other meetings:

South San Francisco (San Mateo Post Carbon) was Thursday, February 9, 212 Miller Street (Linden & Miller) in the Green Party office in SSF at 7 PM

East Bay Peak Oil will meet February 15 at the Rockridge Library, Oakland, 7 PM. See agenda on this list.

SF Post Carbon meeting February 28, 7 PM, at 50 California Street (corner of Davis), 33rd floor. Further info:
The California & Sacramento Street entrances will be closed, enter the building from the middle door on Davis Street, 33rd floor, suite 3350, Stuart Foundation offices. Guard will have a guest list without names on it.

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There was a discussion of sharing of info on the e-mail lists. No disagreement on using the sfbayoil group as the umbrella for SF Oil Awareness - so all e-mail list members who aren't already on that group as well will be added to it; new members will be added to both SFOA and SF Bay Oil but the SF Bay Oil will be the primary communications group for us.

(Note: as of the writing of these notes, it has become apparent that yahoo does not allow very many people to be "added" to a group on any given day, so this process will take a little longer than anticipated unless we find a workaround. Presently almost every one has been grandfathered over, but since it is still in process this is being posted to both lists - sorry).

A discussion ensued regarding Post Carbon's use of scripting.

David F. reported on the SF Oil Awareness logo; a professional graphic artist is finalizing the design so that it can be used and scaled to cards, letterhead, etc.

Dennis discussed our previous business regarding a group Mission Statement; information was presented about the recent meeting of individuals involved in East Bay Peak Oil on this topic (the final document, pending approval of the east bay group, exists as a message at SFOA's yahoo group posted February 8, and on the SFBayOil message list). Discussion ensued that determined in addition to a formal mission statement the group could also use a “tag line” - shorter version of who we are, which would be of use in published materials, personal discussion, on business cards, etc.

If people have specific comments or suggestions about the tag line or the basic framework of the East Bay Peak Oil group, relative to how we could use it in San Francisco Oil Awareness, please post those comments on the SFOA group yahoo list. Also post suggestions for tag lines there; Davin volunteered to collect and organize them for the March meeting.

The Supervisors' Subcommittee reported on their progress during the course of the previous month. The subcommittee met with the Commission on the Environment, additionally gave a letter of concerns to the supervisors, and provided the commissioners and the supervisors with SF Post Carbon Oil Age posters. Cal Broomhead has volunteered to be very involved in our efforts. Presently the Supe Subcommittee is contacting individual supervisors and setting up meetings with them. Allyse has posted the present revised version of our “Request for Study” (on SFOA list) which has been written for the commissioners to the whole list. After some further review David F. will post the proposed Supervisors Resolution.

Davin and Tori suggested using power point presentations when meeting the supervisors. Other suggestions are welcome, please post them.

SF Oil Awareness Post Carbon (San Francisco, CA)

SF Oil Awareness - February 8, 7:00 PM - AFSC

Mike Carrick — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 20:23:59 -0800

Start: 2006-02-08 19:00

End: 2006-02-08 22:00

We will meet at the American Friends Service Committee building, 65 9th St.

Agenda will be posted on the group page in the next day or so.

This time we will be upstairs, so look for 'signage' that one of us will put up ...

SF Oil Awareness Post Carbon (San Francisco, CA)

Proper uses of Coercion in a Free Society

Mike Carrick — Tue, 24 Jan 2006 22:52:20 -0800

Just before Christmas I was involved in an event to protest the mis-information campaign being waged by Exxon, against Global Warming, and I got a few nasty phone calls when my number hit certain mailing lists. One of the callers asked me if I was a "global warming fascist". I blew that off and went on with things.

A little later my friend Dennis posted an article about The Philosopher's Stone and it really got me thinking ...

The Peak Oil community is many things to many people, and I suppose there may be 'fascists' lurking about who see coming troubles as a chance to impose themselves upon us.

SF Oil Awareness Post Carbon (San Francisco, CA)

San Francisco Post Carbon Meeting: Wednesday 11th January

David Hodgson — Mon, 09 Jan 2006 09:35:09 -0800

Start: 2006-01-11 19:00

End: 2006-01-11 21:00

Teaser:

Featuring a special presentation about plug in electric vehicles.

SF Oil Awareness Post Carbon (San Francisco, CA)

The Citizen's Coal Council

Mike Carrick — Wed, 04 Jan 2006 20:23:40 -0800

The Citizens Coal Council is a federation of 48 grassroots citizens groups and individuals who work for social and environmental justice.
The Citizens Coal Council and its members strive to:

Protect people, homes, water, communities, and the environment from coal mining damage.
Restore law and order by enforcing the federal Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act.
Help each other win our issues.

SF Oil Awareness Post Carbon (San Francisco, CA)

SF Oil Awareness:: An Open Message to (former) MEETUP Members in San Francisco

Mike Carrick — Wed, 21 Dec 2005 06:56:03 -0800

FRIENDS,

2005 was a great year, with many new friendships formed, much good work done, and an emerging sense of community that reaches from Vallejo to Willits, from Pacifica to Oakland, and beyond.

We have weathered changes in our electronic platforms, venues, and memberships, but a core group of dedicated and concerned individuals has continued to forge into this scary future together, and THAT'S HOW WE START.

Our members, through selfless donations of time, energy, and money, have helped to launch the Post Carbon Institute into a highly visible position that is respected and recognized by our colleagues in the fights for social justice, environmental protection, and restoration of the commons, worldwide.

SF Oil Awareness Post Carbon (San Francisco, CA)

Writing and Obtaining Grants

denise4peace — Mon, 05 Dec 2005 18:42:29 -0800

DOES ANYONE OUT THERE HAVE EXPERIENCE WRITING GRANTS?

Every year, the federal government distributes over $300 billion in grant money. Many Congressional offices can help local individuals and organizations secure some of this funding--what better use for the tax payers' money than Peak Oil activities? Visit your Representative's web site and see what they offer. You can find out who your Representative is and find his/her web site at: http://www.house.gov/

All grant applications must meet certain criteria in order to qualify for consideration by the federal government. The best reference tools for basic grant information the Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA), and www.grants.gov. The CFDA is a guide to all of the grant programs that the federal government offers. Included in the catalogue are eligibility requirements, deadlines for application, and contact information. First-time applicants are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with this document in order to maximize your assistance. The CFDA is available in many local libraries and online at http://www.cfda.gov.

Sacramento Post-carbon Action Network (SPAN)

Co-op Purchase of Low-Energy Fridges?

denise4peace — Sat, 26 Nov 2005 10:40:40 -0800

Looking into the post-carbon future, I ask myself: what is really essential? Food, water and sewage treatment top my list. Refrigeration is the very next thing. Without a refrigerator, much of my home-grown and hard-won food will go to waste! Refrigeration: GOOD! Spoiled food: BAD! Unfortunately, in most households, the refrigerator is the single biggest energy consuming kitchen appliance. So, what to do?

This morning I've been researching energy-efficient refrigeration options. It occurs to me that bulk purchase of refrigerators could bring the cost down. If outposts within reasonable driving distance of one another were to combine their purchasing power, they might achieve significant cost savings. In fact, as "The Post Carbon Institute" we might be able to broker a deal for all outpost members and others who are interested. Please contact me at the Sacramento Post-carbon Action Network (SPAN) if you are interested in forming a work group around this topic.

Sacramento Post-carbon Action Network (SPAN)

Co-op Purchase of Low-Energy Fridges?

denise4peace — Sat, 26 Nov 2005 10:08:23 -0800

Sacramento Post-carbon Action Network (SPAN)

Sacramento Post-carbon Action Network (SPAN)

denise4peace — Fri, 18 Nov 2005 12:04:36 -0800

Greetings, All.
Just a note to let you know Sacramento is online with PCI. Like you, just getting started.
Last night, while attending the premiere of "Walmart: The High Cost of Low Price," I saw some of your materials at the Organic Sacramento table.
I think it's a good idea for all of us to collaborate. On this end, I will not be able to get the ball really rolling until the new year. Initial activities will include bringing Richard Heinberg to Sacramento and approaching the City Council about passing a resolution recognizing peak oil, forming a task force, actively informing the public and working with grass roots organizations to prepare for the coming crises.

SF Oil Awareness Post Carbon (San Francisco, CA)

Abandon Ship !!

Mike Carrick — Fri, 18 Nov 2005 06:45:43 -0800

Former Meetup Members are encouraged to subscribe to the Relocalization Network as soon as possible. In 2006 the funding for our Meetup subscription will expire.

We will retain the blogsite at OilAwareness-SF for the time being, but will start to transition some of our photos and PDF files to this site, and join the larger dialogue of the Post Carbon family.

6 of us have transitioned so far ...

Come on Board !!
Mike

SF Oil Awareness Post Carbon (San Francisco, CA)

Mini Presentations for Meetings

Mike Carrick — Fri, 18 Nov 2005 06:37:07 -0800

As we discussed at the last couple of meetings, we'd like to start something new:

We are asking for volunteers to create a 15 minute summary of an issue relating to energy awareness. My idea was to start with a list of potetnial fuel sources, so that each of us could speak intelligently about the topic to our friends and neighbors, or when tabling.

Potential Topics:
- Wind Power (Lorin wants this one)
- Methane Hydrates
- Tar Sands (Mike wants this one)
- Shale Oil
- Nuclear
- Geo Thermal
- Tidal
- BioFuels (Dfridley)

This work could form the basis for a series of PDF files that we could hand out.

SF Oil Awareness Post Carbon (San Francisco, CA)

SF:The End of Suburbia - Green Party

Mike Carrick — Fri, 18 Nov 2005 06:28:26 -0800

Start: 2005-11-29 19:00

End: 2005-11-29 21:30

Tuesday, November 29
7:00pm-9:30p.m.

Free

----/ Event Description /-----------------------------------------------

Free screening of the ground-breaking commentary, "The End of
Suburbia," on American culture and its fate when the end of cheap oil
and the end of cheap natural gas arrive. Followed by a discussion
with Supervisor Jake McGoldrick and members of the San Francisco
Green Party on managing the collapse of our culture and what aspects
to preserve and what we should dispense with. Please arrive early.

----/ Venue Info /------------------------------------------------------

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SF Oil Awareness Post Carbon (San Francisco, CA)

Mike Carrick — Wed, 09 Nov 2005 14:50:10 -0800

Our group was formerly a Meetup Group -Group #53.

We used to meet in the Richmond District in San Francisco, but we relocated to our more convenient venue, one block off of Market Street and closer to public transportation.

We meet on the second Wednesday of Each month, at the American Friends Service Committee building at 65 9th Street, between Market and Mission, at 7:00 PM.

We are one of two groups operating in San Francisco, collaborating closely with our friends at Post Carbon SF.

We have not fully populated this site yet, so for now there will be a lot of links to our archive site: SF BayOil - SFOA

We will be moving more information to this site, which will probably house some REDUNDANT (mirrored) information.

After all ... This IS earthquake country.

We have a mailing list that you can join , as well:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sfoilawareness/

We maintain a Wiki to organize projects, and to document ongoing efforts.
SFOA Wiki Page>

WE - hold screenings, host speakers, produce flyers and information pamphlets, and work to raise awareness of the Peak Oil predicament with our elected officials, our neighbors, and our friends. We offer a framework for those who want to begin the difficult work of transforming our society to achieve as graceful a "Power Down" as possible.