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Friends and fellow humans,
I am calling out to you—to those of you who know---as sure as the sun will rise---it is time for a whole system re-design!
In 2007 after returning from the World Social Forum in Kenya, where the GAP between rich and poor (or liberal and conservative ~ us against them) and the ECO-SYSTEM that sustains us all SCREAMED, "DO SOMETHING, THERE IS HOPE BECAUSE THE PROBLEMS ARE CLEAR". We have divided causes and experts preaching to their choirs, and our global system is being kept in place because of what Einstein said—you can’t change the problems we face with the same level of thinking that created them—i.e. those maintaining the status quo of X won't change X! Whether in a village in Zimbabwe or East LA, we are humans and WE need a globally relevant collaboration system to change X and fast!
So, in 2008, the collective dream -- a dream followed and preceded by thousands of hours by a global team of dedicated volunteers, artists, students, elders, kitchen table philosophers -came to life. Oh, now you want in on the dream? Keep reading....
Flash forward to 2010 - after a trudge through economic collapse and related statistics - a few thoughtful people kept going. Some of us have dropped off, others returned--many others have stepped in, and up. And you know what? WE ARE DOING IT. THE GLOBAL SUMMIT -- the ACTUAL GLOBAL SUMMIT -- not the 2 + Day AMAZING, BREAKTHROUGH "PLANNING" SYMPOSIUM held Nov. 2008 (where we gathered 200 people to use collective intelligence voting systems and interactive think-tanks, and set guiding principals for to assure we laid the foundation) but the ACTUAL EVENT ....now we are getting to do the actual IMPACT part!!!
DO YOU THINK its time for a whole system approach to a building a sustainable world? What? Sounds too big-- lofty? OK, stay home. Go back to business, government and philanthropy as usual, but if you agree that we need a radical change, and need to take risks, dream big, and GO BIG, or at least do something globally diverse, tangible, relevant and scalable, join us at The Global Summit in just over a week. Young social entrepreneurs are STILL trying to get to San Francisco from Nepal and Africa, so count your lucky stars if you don't need a Visa and ALL you need to do is get across the state or city! Did I mention its going to be a flipping BLAST? Oh yeah, and you better believe if you miss it, t-r-a-g-g-i-c.
…Totally up to you!
So, WE (I refer here to those of you who GET it) will ignite this mass collaboration for a sustainable future starting with the first of three World and Out of this World Live Musical Sho-Downs (all created by Tbird Tall Flame Luv –that’s right.), ta-dah: The Global Summit Welcome Concert Sunday Nov. 7th at Vessel SF in Union Square (Green Carpet Entry - 5:30pm) with a Beyond Fair Trade Fashion Show (thanks to Shauna Kane) followed by three days of Humanity Uniting for a Sustainable Future (see radical details below) at Fort Mason Center’s Herbst Pavilion. NOTE: Monday Registration begins at 8AM – and at 9AM we will begin shifting the course of history (HERstory actually) so don't be late. Closing Ceremony ends Weds November 10th at 5:30pm.
….NOW stop futzing around and
1) Clear your schedule –Nov. 7-10, 2010 (YES THE WHOLE ENCHILADA--we are building a "CONTAINER" here! You know where we hold the "SPACE"? Please don't mess it up. Thanks.)
2) See Invite below with 50% COMMUNITY DISCOUNT LINK & Register Yourself. (that's right, put the oxygen mask on, THEN help the person next to you)
3) Share it forward! - Share a ride, flight, room, through The Global Summit green transportation sponsor, SpaceShare NOTE: Our Group Rate at Comfort Inn ends on Oct. 30th! MOVE!
Looking forward to co-creating something unforgettable with you at The Global Summit!
In Collaboration,
Melanie St.James
MESSAGE TO FORWARD TO OTHER PEOPLE WHO MIGHT GET IT TOO:
Join us at The Global Summit in San Francisco!
Mass Collaboration for a Sustainable Future is going Global in the Bay Area! This November 8-10 (Mon- Weds) The Global Summit second biennial comes to Fort Mason (+ Welcome Concert Sunday Nov 7th at Vessel SF)! It’s a unique cross-sector forum designed to spark community action and year-round sustainable solutions. As a community member of The Global Summit, I am pleased to extend this special 50% registration discount here! Info: www.theglobalsummit.org
The Change-makers
Co-create the change you want to see with over 60 leading change-makers: Author: John Perkins - Futurist: Barbara Marx Hubbard - CEO, Natural Logic: Gil Friend - former UNDP Africa Deputy Director : Scholastica Sylvan Kimaryo - President, Future 500: Bill Shireman - Founder, CSAfrica.org: Stephan McGuire - Founder, Global Exchange: Dr. Kevin Danaher - organicARCHITECT: Eric Corey Freed - Fast Company Blogger: Lewis Perkins and ! more. See www.theglobalsummit.org/presenters2010.html
The Impact
Uniting diverse people, businesses and organizations to take concrete actions with the support of leading edge skill-building education and social innovation processes; The Global Summit ignites mass collaboration for a sustainable future. In advancing globally relevant strategies for local self-governance, The Global Summit is a real world laboratory to transform our political, philanthropic and economic system from top-down to community empowered.
At The Global Summit, you have the opportunity to work together hands-on in “Solution Councils,” or mini think tanks to address the major environmental, social and political issues of our time. This year, these facilitated daily councils will center around five main topics:
- Beyond Climate Change: Oceans, Bio-diversity & the 6th Great Extinction
- Redefining Human Security: Women’s Health, Child Development & Hunger
- Conflicts of Scarcity: Environmental Resources, Population & Human Rights
- Guarding our Freedoms: Speech, Press, Self-Governance & Technology
- Shifting Economies of Scale: Local Currencies, Global Markets & Bio-regional Trade
Do you have something to say on these topics? Do you want to collaborate on finding the solutions? Join the dialogue at the Global Summit!
The Experience
Attend The Global Summit to…
…...get certified “level one” in “7 Stages to Sustainability” – an innovation based sustainable personal, community, and business development training where YOU choose each WORKShop!!
......discover new ideas and technologies to help you in your work!
… connect with socially and environmentally conscious individuals, groups, & movements.
… get inspired by extraordinary dialogues and
collaboration, and then, live music, dance, poetry and more!
… co-create the change you want to see.
Register HERE for an automatic 50% discount (offer good for all online registrations: 3 Day Summit and for Sunday, 5:30pm, Nov 7th Welcome Reception at Vessel SF)!
For more inspiration including concert, speakers & daily program overview see www.theglobalsummit.org
SHARE Rides, Hotel, Etc: http://www.spaceshare.com/theglobalsummit/
TIME & PLACE(S):
The Global Summit www.theglobalsummit.org
Mon – Weds, Nov. 8 -10, 2010 (9am – 5:30pm) *Registration 8AM!
Concert & Expo (6-10pm Mon & Tues)
VENUE: Fort
Mason Center www.fortmason.org
Herbst Pavilion
99 Marina Blvd.
San Francisco, CA 94123
Welcome Concert: Sunday Nov. 7th 5:30pm (Green Carpet Entry) – 9:30pm
* SPACE LIMITED - PRESALE $30 via www.theglobalsummit.org or $40/door
VENUE: Vessel SF www.vesselsf.com
85 Campton Place
San Francisco,
CA 94108
At Stockton, Between Post & Sutter
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