Showing posts with label greenLB. Show all posts
Showing posts with label greenLB. Show all posts
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
GreenLB Food Buying Co-op
"Mission Statement:
We are a group of friends and neighbors working to perpetuate a movement that will establish relationships, educate, and achieve solidarity and self-reliance within the community by way of member cooperation. Functioning as an autonomous buying club, we actively seek out the healthiest and most sustainably sourced local goods at an affordable price."
Think it sums it all up! I'm excited to be a part of the creative force behind something like this.
We are a group of friends and neighbors working to perpetuate a movement that will establish relationships, educate, and achieve solidarity and self-reliance within the community by way of member cooperation. Functioning as an autonomous buying club, we actively seek out the healthiest and most sustainably sourced local goods at an affordable price."
Think it sums it all up! I'm excited to be a part of the creative force behind something like this.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Food Co-op Fundraising Projects
The Co-op meeting was great last night. We have a few pilot projects circulating around to generate money for the co-op.
One that we're going to implement in two weeks starting the 23rd/24th. This is an idea that they came up with the previous meeting, which is a mobile food service. We plan on purchasing fresh veggies/breads/fruits at the farmers market the day before, prepare salads - sandwiches - and deserts, then go out on bikes to deliver lunches to local business/office buildings. They already have 100% post consumer recycled boxes that they plan on using. So, that Sunday Ty along with myself and other group memebers will be heading to the farmers market to get a bunch of food, and then prepare some of the food for the next day.
The goal is to sell 10 lunches for the first day. And the projected goal is to sell 50 lunches a day. Last night we broke this fundraising project into several phases, first phase is what we're in now -- have members (like us) volunteer, very much a gorilla operation, and also test out the market for expansion. Phase II will start as soon as we have raised enough money for a business/health safety license to prepare food -- and also provide a salary/compensation for individuals putting time towards this effort. Phase III -- will be purchasing a delivery van, and search for a commercial kitchen to store/prepare food.
The second fundraising idea, which Geoff came up with (and i think is absolutely brilliant), is a bike delivery service. For those who want to go to the farmers market, but because of scheduling conflicts (school/work/ect), can't make it. We can take their order -- and pick up produce from the farmers market and deliver it to their homes! This is definitely something that i think our community really could benefit from.
To start off this effort, I proposed going to farmers markets and asking shoppers there if they'd be interested in this delivery service. We would also talk about our long term goals as to why we're doing this (promote biking awareness and raise money for the food co-op). This would be a great way to get contacts, and we could just call or send out an e-mail the day before saying "we'll be doing runs at the farmers market on this day, would you like us to deliver anything to you."
Because starting up the Co-op is projected in the future of 2 years. These are some short term projects that will help us get there, and also spread the word to gain momentum in the future.
I'm really excited to be a part of this!
One that we're going to implement in two weeks starting the 23rd/24th. This is an idea that they came up with the previous meeting, which is a mobile food service. We plan on purchasing fresh veggies/breads/fruits at the farmers market the day before, prepare salads - sandwiches - and deserts, then go out on bikes to deliver lunches to local business/office buildings. They already have 100% post consumer recycled boxes that they plan on using. So, that Sunday Ty along with myself and other group memebers will be heading to the farmers market to get a bunch of food, and then prepare some of the food for the next day.
The goal is to sell 10 lunches for the first day. And the projected goal is to sell 50 lunches a day. Last night we broke this fundraising project into several phases, first phase is what we're in now -- have members (like us) volunteer, very much a gorilla operation, and also test out the market for expansion. Phase II will start as soon as we have raised enough money for a business/health safety license to prepare food -- and also provide a salary/compensation for individuals putting time towards this effort. Phase III -- will be purchasing a delivery van, and search for a commercial kitchen to store/prepare food.
The second fundraising idea, which Geoff came up with (and i think is absolutely brilliant), is a bike delivery service. For those who want to go to the farmers market, but because of scheduling conflicts (school/work/ect), can't make it. We can take their order -- and pick up produce from the farmers market and deliver it to their homes! This is definitely something that i think our community really could benefit from.
To start off this effort, I proposed going to farmers markets and asking shoppers there if they'd be interested in this delivery service. We would also talk about our long term goals as to why we're doing this (promote biking awareness and raise money for the food co-op). This would be a great way to get contacts, and we could just call or send out an e-mail the day before saying "we'll be doing runs at the farmers market on this day, would you like us to deliver anything to you."
Because starting up the Co-op is projected in the future of 2 years. These are some short term projects that will help us get there, and also spread the word to gain momentum in the future.
I'm really excited to be a part of this!
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
pilot action plan proposal
In this age of excess, our natural resources are rapidly diminishing and may not be capable of supporting future generations. While we cannot reverse the depletion of our precious resources, we can sustain what remains so that future generations can thrive.
The City of
The Green Long Beach Government Action Team is part of a collaborative community that is comprised of individuals, community groups, non-profit organizations, businesses and city agencies that work together to see a green
We would like to assist the Office of Sustainability and the Sustainable City Commissioners in the outreach and engagement of hard to reach communities. Our offer for assistance will include:
· Partnering with existing community support groups such as We Love Long Beach and Litter Free Long Beach to generate awareness about the Office of Sustainability, its Sustainable City Action Plan and its commissioners.
· Co-hosting sustainability awareness events with partners and the Sustainable City Commissioners to present the Sustainable City Action Plan.
· Empowering individual action by creating relationships with community leaders and open dialogue between the community and the commissioners.
Together, the Long Beach Office of Sustainability, the Sustainable City Commissioners and the Green Long Beach Government Action Team can educate and empower hard to reach communities to create a green, sustainable
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Can we make it happen??
Green Long Beach - Government Action Team - outreach subcommittee pilot project:
Overview outline:
I. Intro - buzz word: sustainability. What is it? How is it important to the community?
A. What LB has planned: Office of Sustainability - 10 yr plan.
II. Green Long Beach: Who we are.
A. Mission Statement: The government action team aims to create innovative solutions to bridge the information gap between grassroots environmental concerns and actions about community and what's happening at a city policy level.
B. Our Vision Statement: Engage & Outreach to hard to reach communities.
III. Achieving our vision into an actionable pilot plan
A. Hope to work closely with the office of sustainability and engage with sustainability commissioners of hard to reach communities.
B. Partner and outreach to existing community support groups such as 'we love long beach' and 'litter free long beach' to generate publicity and awareness within the community.
C. Develop relationships within the district to empower individual action & seek out venues within the community to host a sustainability awareness event such as local school, church, community center.
D. Co-host sustainability awareness event with partners in the community and the district sustainability commissioner to present LB city's 10 yr plan.
E. Repeat in other districts for widespread dissemination of information within long beach.
proposal draft soon to come --
Overview outline:
I. Intro - buzz word: sustainability. What is it? How is it important to the community?
A. What LB has planned: Office of Sustainability - 10 yr plan.
II. Green Long Beach: Who we are.
A. Mission Statement: The government action team aims to create innovative solutions to bridge the information gap between grassroots environmental concerns and actions about community and what's happening at a city policy level.
B. Our Vision Statement: Engage & Outreach to hard to reach communities.
III. Achieving our vision into an actionable pilot plan
A. Hope to work closely with the office of sustainability and engage with sustainability commissioners of hard to reach communities.
B. Partner and outreach to existing community support groups such as 'we love long beach' and 'litter free long beach' to generate publicity and awareness within the community.
C. Develop relationships within the district to empower individual action & seek out venues within the community to host a sustainability awareness event such as local school, church, community center.
D. Co-host sustainability awareness event with partners in the community and the district sustainability commissioner to present LB city's 10 yr plan.
E. Repeat in other districts for widespread dissemination of information within long beach.
proposal draft soon to come --
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