Training for Transition Coming to Berkeley Springs

Local Economy Network is hosting a Training for Transition on Sept. 25 & 26, 2010. This is a Transition Town training to better educate people about how to ease through the challenges facing communities today such as peak oil, climate change, and the ongoing economic crisis.  It is a positive approach of focusing on solutions that lead to a more satisfying life. Download the flyer HERE.

This training will follow the Transition model, paying attention to both the outer work and the inner work necessary for a successful transition process.  This will be a participatory process, with participants invited to share their own experiences.

View a video "Why Transition? Creating a Brighter Future" on YouTube.

At the end of the course, participants will:

• Have a clear understanding of the context for Transition Initiatives, the current global situation and the transformational possibilities that arise from climate change, peak oil prices and the economic crisis.

• Know what the Transition model is–including an in-depth look at the 12 steps, from inspiration, setting up the initiating group, all the way to having active and effective working groups.

• Have experienced a joint visioning process.

• Understand how to organize effective meetings such as public talks, open space days, and small theme working groups.

• Understand the purpose and principles of an Energy Descent Action Plan.

• Have the outline of an effective and inspiring talk on the Transition movement.

• Have formed useful contacts with other Transition initiatives and individuals interested in the Transition model.

• Have a plan of action for themselves and their locality.

Our trainers will be Bill and Rebecca (Becky) Wilson, who live in a rural area in Illinois. Check out Bill's resume HERE and Becky's HERE

See the Transition US website for more detailed information about the Transition process.  Please download the Transition Primer HERE and read through it before the training.

The training will take place from 9 am to 5 pm on Sept. 25 & 26, 2010.

It is our intention that most (if not all) the participants come from within a 50 to 100-mile radius of Berkeley Springs.

The training will be held at Panorama at the Peak, in their meeting room. Directions can be found on their website.

The cost for the two-day training will be $225, if paid by 7/31/10 and $250, if paid after 7/31/10.The total number of participants is limited to 30, so please register early. The tuition includes lunch (provided by Panorama at the Peak) both days.

We will offer a sliding scale tuition on a case-by-case basis (first come, first served). You can fill out the online registration form and let us know in the comments section if you would like to be considered for a lower tuition amount. Payment through PayPal only allows full tuition payments.

There will be no refunds given after Sept. 1, 2010. Refunds requested before Sept. 1 are available, less a $25 processing fee.

REGISTRATION: Click here to Register Online, with or without paying with PayPal. To register and pay online, simply fill out the registration form and continue to PayPal and complete the payment.

You can register online without making the payment via PayPal by filling out the registration form, then clicking the button at the bottom of the form and NOT logging in to PayPal when you reach the login page. We will receive an email showing that you have registered, even if you did not pay online. If you register online without making your payment via PayPal, you must mail us a check to reserve you space for the training. Your seat for the training will not be guaranteed if we do not receive payment within 3 or 4 days after you register. Mail checks to: Ecology Coalition of Morgan County, PO Box 121, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411. (Ecology Coalition is Local Economy Network's fiscal sponsor - and is a 501c3 non-profit)

Alternatively, you may register by mail. Download the registration form HERE and send it to us along with your check.

All registrations must be pre-paid. We are unable to accept credit cards, except through PayPal.

Every Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm - Berkeley Springs Farmers Market on Fairfax Street.

July 31 & Aug. 1 - Morgan County Fair - Come to see us at our booth!

August 6 - 9 am to 11 am - LEN general meeting at Earthdog Cafe - all are welcome

August 28 - 10 am to 4 pm - Barter Fair in Berkeley Springs State Park (location to be verified)

Sept. 25 & 26 - Training for Transition 9 am to 5 pm at Panorama at the Peak - preregistration required