[Sdpg] Fwd: Albert Bates in LA/Southern California [San Diego]
Colin Leath
cleath at j9k.org
Thu Mar 8 11:54:23 PST 2007
Ian, SDFNL, and SDPG,
If you'd be interested in helping get Albert Bates down here to speak,
let me know.
I could be his host (or my Point Loma grandparents probably would),
but we'd probably need $120 for train fare and at least $100 as a
speaker's fee.
My parents recommend him. I've visited his ecovillage training center.
http://www.google.com/search?&q=post-petroleum+survival+guide+bates
He would be down here at the end of the month.
As you can see below, I've told Lois I wasn't going to try to organize
this, but I thought I'd send out one last email--
If not this time, maybe in the future a group of us can work together
to bring earthcare speakers / presenters / workshop leaders to SD--in
addition to growing our own.
Colin
--
http://4602seminole.blogspot.com/
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Colin Leath <cleath at j9k.org>
Date: 06-mar-2007 12:27
Subject: Re: Albert Bates in LA/Southern California [San Diego]
To: crsp at igc.org
Lois,
It looks like we will not organize to have Albert Bates down here,
unless Wes emails Marcia and tells her Albert is coming. . . then
she'll spring into action, and I'll help. There were 70 people at the
Little House presentation (organized in that way), but that was a free
event.
I could take it on, but after our Food Justice conference this past
Saturday, I plan to take a break for a bit. Thanks for letting me know
about this opportunity-
Colin
2007/3/1, Colin Leath <cleath at j9k.org>:
> Lois,
> Thanks for filling me in.
>
> I will speak with Marcia Boruta of the SD Permaculture Center (I would
> need her help) this weekend.
>
> By the end of Tuesday I will let you know if we can do this.
>
> peace,
> Colin
>
>
>
>
> 2007/2/28, Lois Arkin <crsp at igc.org>:
> > Hi Colin,
> >
> > Colin Leath wrote:
> >
> > > Lois,
> > > I'm working on this--
> > >
> > > What is a reasonable honorarium?
> >
> > Well, if the sponsoring group has a need to generate revenues, then you
> > will want to do sufficient outreach and charge admission to do that.
> > Generally, CRSP charges $10 per person with a self selected sliding
> > scale (not to turn anyone away for lack of funds), then we split 50-50
> > with the speaker. That generally comes out to $100 to $200 for the
> > speaker. Ultimately it differs from speaker to speaker. Some speakers
> > don't require anything, just to be able to sell their books. But I
> > always like to give them something. I find that it's important to make
> > a commitment to the speaker on the fee as a motivator to get the
> > outreach out there!
> > >
> > > What level of attendance should we shoot for?
> >
> > I generally aim to have a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 70. 70 is the
> > maximum for our lobby venue. So the outreach of any group will depend
> > on how many the venue they are using will accommodate, and how good
> > their outreach skills and resources are.
> > >
> > > My plan is to get a system in place so we can more gracefully handle
> > > these opportunities in San Diego (rotating venues; different people &
> > > interest groups taking the lead on different speakers; shared
> > > principles/vision). It may not all be in place for Albert, but we can
> > > use him as a catalyst.
> > >
> > > And, we'll probably need a host for him-- a place to stay for a night--
> > > is that right?
> >
> > Yes, that would be good, plus his train fare there and back from LA
> > Union Station, and transportation to and from the train pick-up in San
> > Diego or real good directions.
> >
> > Once you have a date and place, I'll be happy to put it on our website
> > also, and mention it in our email which goes out to a few dozen in the
> > San Diego area. But you'll have to do your own outreach as well.
> > Generally, to get 50 to attend something like this, you have to outreach
> > to a few thousand, at least.
> >
> > Let me know. I'm not firm yet on his availability dates.
> >
> > Lois
> > 213/738-1254
> > >
> > > thanks!
> > > Colin
> > >
> > > 2007/2/26, Lois Arkin <crsp at igc.org <mailto:crsp at igc.org>>:
> > >
> > > Hi All,
> > > As you are aware Albert is coming to LA next month? Are any of you
> > > interested in hosting him for a talk? LAEV is having him during the
> > > day and evening on March 25th. It's possible that he'll be available
> > > on the 26 - 30 for other Southern California locations. Let me know if
> > > you want to do something. Albert is a fascinating and very seasoned
> > > speaker.
> > >
> > > See info on his new book here and what others are saying about it
> > > and him:
> > > http://www.thegreatchange.com/eblast.html
> > >
> > > He would need a reasonable honorarium, plus his booksales. Please let
> > > me know asap if you would like to pursue this.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Lois
> > > 213/738-1254
> > >
> > >
> > > ---------- Mensaje reenviado ----------
> > > From: Albert Bates <albert at thefarm.org <mailto:albert at thefarm.org>>
> > > To: Lois Arkin <crsp at igc.org <mailto:crsp at igc.org>>
> > > Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2007 09:43:49 -0600
> > > Subject: travel planning
> > > Lois,
> > >
> > > At 9:57 PM -0800 2/25/07, jan at culturechange.org
> > > <mailto:jan at culturechange.org> wrote:
> > > >I talked to John Keller in L.A. about your appearance there, and I
> > > left a
> > > >message with Eric Einem, giving them both your email address. Best of
> > > >luck there, and let me know if there's anything I can do. If I
> > > were you I
> > > >would get your book to the L.A. Times and Daily News book section
> > > editors
> > > >right away. KPFK - Pacifica in Studio City would be good to
> > > contact as
> > > >well; Lois can help on that. Let's set a time next week for an
> > > interview
> > > >with you for Culture Change.
> > >
> > > --
> > > It starts when you say We
> > > and know who you mean, and each
> > > day you mean one more.
> > >
> > > Marge Piercy
> > > __________________*__________________
> > >
> > > Ecovillage Training Center
> > > The Farm
> > > POB 90 Summertown TN 38483-0090 USA
> > > Tel: 931-964-4474 Fax: 931-964-2200
> > >
> > > http://www.thefarm.org/etc
> > > http://www.gaiauniversity.org <http://www.gaiauniversity.org>
> > > http://www.ena.ecovillage.org
> > > http://www.i4at.org/
> > > http://www.peaceroots.org/
> > >
> > > __________________*__________________
> > >
> > > A whole systems immersion experience of ecovillage living, together
> > > with classes of instruction, access to information, tools and
> > > resources, and on-site and off-site consulting and outreach
> > > experiences.
> > > _______________________________________
> > >
> > > Now offering 25% discounts ($15) with free shipping within the US
> > > lower 48 for orders of Albert Bates' Post-Petroleum Survival Guide
> > > and Cookbook: Recipes for Changing Times, from
> > > http://www.thegreatchange.com. Call, fax or email us for immediate
> > > delivery.
> > > _______________________________________
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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