[CRNMC] Great Work Being Done...But Something Fundamental is Missing and Time Is of the Essence!

[Tammy Davis]

/(If you only select one of the links below, make it the second to last 
one - a performance titled "Somewhere in America")
/
Hello All,

I have been attempting to communicate something that remains an obstacle 
for me as a fledgling activist, but doing a poor job of it. Being 
succinct is not one of my fortes, but I am going to give it another try...

All of the work being done here in our little corner of Earth is vital. 
Work coming from Occupy, Transition Towns, CRNMC, Love in Action and MC 
Hospitality Center, NHUDG, Local Food, and many other groups, is all 
important. However, the main reason that projects like Opportunity 
Village Eugene <http://www.opportunityvillageeugene.org/>, City Repair 
out of Portland <http://cityrepair.org/about/how-to/>, Janelle Orsi's 
SELC in the Bay Area <http://www.theselc.org/>, and CELDF from PA 
<http://celdf.org/> have had such an impact is because they had people 
in the streets connecting with others through direct action.

We were successful at passing Measure S and it will be codified into 
law, but we have a forth-term governor who has just given the green 
light to fracking companies without waiting for mandated reports on 
safety...and this is certainly not the first time he has taken action 
that completely undermines the rights asserted by his constituents.

There are all kinds of powerful and effective actions taking place, 
plenty of examples to model from. In addition to current ongoing efforts 
here on the coast, */W/**/e the/**/P/**/eople/*, need to take it to the 
streets...

Plant food gardens in our downtown areas <http://greenhandsproject.com/>

Reinvesting money into our communities with local currency 
<http://ukiahcommunityblog.wordpress.com/2009/12/30/local-mendocino-slow-money/> 
(and eliminating retail chain stores as spending money this way makes 
the rich richer, adds mountains of trash comprised of their disposable 
plastic merchandise, and robs the poorest nations of what little means 
they have left to survive)

Build social capital through mechanisms like Time 
Banks<http://www.mendonoma.timebanks.org/welcome>and other activities 
such as community challenges, skill-sharing events and celebrations

Reclaiming our commons by remodeling central spaces to be more inviting 
<http://cityrepair.org/about/how-to/pmresources/>

Installing systems that provide water and energy in a sustainable and 
responsible manner <http://www.sfenvironment.org/energy/renewable-energy>

Offer as many alternatives to compulsory education as possible 
<http://tedxtalks.ted.com/video/The-Decline-of-Play-and-Rise-of>

Since young people entering adulthood will be facing a world with 
obstacles that NO ONE has ever experienced before, with challenges we 
can only try to imagine, we must do our best to prepare them. I have 
suggested to Fort Bragg's new Vice Mayor, Lindy Peters, that at least 
two students from local high schools be allowed to serve on the city 
council as youth representatives, elected by their peers to serve one 
year.He was quite receptive to the idea. I am waiting to hear from a 
representative of the Mendo Free Skool 
<http://mendofreeskool.wordpress.com/about-2/> and I have spoken to the 
Education Director of the Mendocino Outdoor Science School (MOSS) 
<http://mendocinowoodlands.org/outdoor-education/mendocino-outdoor-science-school/> 
of the Mendocino Woodlands, to begin discussions into possible 
collaborative efforts in developing educational alternatives to 
compulsory education for all students of the coast.

The world's leading scientific experts have made it clear that there is 
very little time for us to make drastic changes. So, I think that we 
need to be opening doors for our youth (kicking them down if necessary) 
and empowering them to take control of their own lives and learn what 
they need to learn in order to create their own future.  And if/when 
opposition arises, such as municipal code or regulations, */We the 
People/* step-up to assure that necessary regulatory or legislative 
changes are made.

Here's what one youth group, */Get Lit/*, had to say through *a 
performance titled "Somewhere in America" 
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YshUDa10JYY>*

Earth Charter Intl. Youth Courses (FREE) - Values and Principles to 
Foster a Sustainable Future 
<http://www.earthcharterinaction.org/content/pages/youth%20courses>
Attachment: UNESCO Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Youth 
Conference of Nov 7, 2014 - YOUTH STATEMENT

I feel very fortunate to be working with so many wonderful people who 
are dedicated to healing the planet and humanity, and I am making new 
connections all the time, thanks to you.

Oh well, so much for brevity.

Peace & Loads of Laughter,
Tammy




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