Be a Force for GOOD! Two Exciting Events on January 7, 2012 Forces for Good Symposium Pa`ina O Ka `Aina - Sierra Club Awardee Reception
Forces for Good Symposium
Do you want to be a part of Hawaii's green future? Interested in making a difference in Hawaii by seeing green legislation passed?
Register now to participate in our 2nd Annual Forces for Good Symposium. Speakers include Bill McKibben, world-renowned environmental activist, author & educator, and numerous environmental and community leaders. Our comprehensive program includes panels focused on clean energy, food self-sufficiency, and smart growth development. Check out the draft program agenda.
Never lobbied before? Don't know about how bills are passed? Come a bit early and participate in an complimentary Legislative 101 session starting at 12:15 p.m.
Want to meet other environmental and nonprofit organizations active at the Capitol? Come early and view the other nonprofit booths.
And don't forget to sign up for the Capitol Watch email list. That's a great way to be kept informed about what's occurring at the legislature and future events. |
Bill McKibben, founder of 350.org, will deliver a video keynote address
Want to attend the symposium, but can't afford it? Consider volunteering and receive a reduced rate. |
|
Pa'ina O Ka 'Aina - Sierra Club Awardee Reception
|
Come join a celebration of the Sierra Club's achievements and raise funds for our local environmental programs! Money raised will support Capitol Watch efforts to pass good environmental laws, finance our fight to block development of vital food farmlands at Ho‘opili and Koa Ridge and be used to promote a sustainable future for the people of Hawai`i.
Featuring live entertainment, two complimentary drinks, delicious locally-sourced tastes and a lot of great conversation.
Guests will be encouraged to make a personal commitment to explore and protect Hawai`i’s great outdoors by pledging to take action on a conservation issue or to go on a service project or hike. The Sierra Club is dedicated to encouraging people to explore nature by coordinating volunteers for service projects and providing educational hikes. The Sierra Club also serves as Hawaii's largest, grassroots environmental organization focused on passing good green laws.
The Sierra Club's recent achievements include advocating for aggressive renewable energy standards and winning lawsuits aimed at preventing urban sprawl and preserving open space.
|
|
|
Symposium Details:
Date:
Saturday, January 7, 2012.
Time:
Registration starts at noon. An optional Legislative 101 training will begin at 12:15 (recommended for those not familiar with the legislative process).
The formal program begins at 1:00 pm. Panels end at 5:00 pm.
Location:
Hawaii State Capitol Room
415 South Beretania Street, Honolulu
Confirmed Speakers Include: Anthony Aalto, Sierra Club's Capitol Watch Chair; Stuart Coleman, Surfrider Foundation’s Hawaii Regional Coordinator; Mark Fox, Director of External Affairs for the Nature Conservancy's Hawaii Program; Guy Kaulukuku, Deputy Director of the State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources; Christy Martin, Public Information Officer for the statewide Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species. |
Reception Details:
Date:
Saturday, January 7, 2012.
Time:
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location:
Downtown Restaurant (at the Hawaii State Art Museum) 250 S Hotel St # 102, Honolulu
Food:
The evening will feature live entertainment, two complimentary drinks, delicious locally sourced tastes and a lot of great conversation. |
Parking:
Bicycling, public transportation, and walking is all preferred!
But if you need automobile parking, it is available in Lot F at ‘Iolani Palace and in Lot S at the State Capitol, accessible from Miller Street off Punchbowl Street. We are told that parking is not regulated on the weekends.
It's a bit of a hike, but the City Municipal lot on the corner of Alapai and Beretania St. is also available.
|
|
