Transition LAUNCH Workshop

Transition LAUNCH, is a 2 day course, packed with imaginative ways to delve into the practice of Transition. It provides practical tools and know-how on how to set up, run, and evolve a successful Transition Initiative.

Transition LAUNCH aims at people, who:

- are new to transition and want to evaluate the model and practice to see if it is for them
- are part of a TI that is just beginning or about to start
- want additional skills or awareness in how to communicate about peak oil and other reasons why we need to do transition, fundamental skills around awareness raising, fundamental skills in how to set up and run an Open Space event, or the basic skills in how to create and run a successful initiating group.
Transition LAUNCH provides:

- an experience of Transition.
- insight into the early stages of a Transition Initiative.
- a deepening journey into the inner dimension of Transition.
- the opportunity to meet other people involved in Transition initiatives and share experiences, difficulties and successes

Facilitator: Michelle Colussi.
A teacher by training and in spirit, Michelle has an extensive background in rural and small town revitalization and multi-stakeholder facilitation & leadership development in the non-profit sector. She is a certified facilitator of the "Training for Transition" workshop and is very active in building the Transtion Town network in Canada.

Apprentice Facilitator: Leonie Croy
A founding member of Sunshine Coast in Transition Canada, Leonie has completed the "Training for Transition" Workshop with the developers of Transiton Training: Naresh Giangrande (also co-founder of Transiton Town Totnes) and Sophy Banks.

A teacher by training and in spirit, Michelle Colussi has an extensive background in rural and small town revitalization and multi-stakeholder facilitation and leadership development in the nonprofit sector. She was team leader in the development of the Community Resilience Manual (2000), a tool that has been adapted for use around the world, and is now co-ordinating a revised edition that will make the process relevant to communities tested by peak oil and climate change. Michelle is a certified facilitator of the “Training for Transition” workshop and is very active in building the Transition Town network in Canada.

- See more at: http://communityrenewal.ca/about-team#sthash.gRl5rCRu.dpuf

REGISTRATION: See attachment or visit: www.sunshinecoastintransition.wordpress.com/education Spaces are limited so register early to avoid disappointment

Fee: $106.
We are offering this course at the lowest possible cost because we recognize so many folks "transitioning" in our community volunteer their time. Also, we invite you to help us make the workshop available to everyone on the Sunshine Coast regardless of their financial means. So, if you are wishing to a offer full or partial sponsorship to someone, or you are needing sponsorship and are unable to find an organization or person to sponsor you, please contact Leonie [email protected] or phone 604 886 8769

Transportation:
Frank West Hall is on a bus route. Find schedule at www.bctransit.com
Bicycles can be secured safely on site.
If you are looking for vehicle passengers or are wanting to join a carpool for the first morning, contact [email protected]

Food:
Tea, coffee, juices, water and snacks provided. Please bring a bagged lunch.