29th September – Notes from the COAL face

CASES Meeting Notes, Wednesday 29th September, 7pm – 9pm

(Paraphrasing minutes)

Presentation from Jaan Boersma – Jaan presented on engineered geothermal energy. For future discussion – what action can we take as a group to promote geothermal energy?

Reports on events

• Sustainable House Day – Leeanne and Greg opened their home to 70 visitors.  ‘Twas a fun and successful day, thanx to the three volunteer helpers!
• Randwick Ecoliving Fair – The group felt the fair was successful in engaging children (kid’s corner), signing up new members (35) and getting signatures for the 100% Renewables campaign.  The 100% Renewables Conversation Cafe panel was a success as well, eruditely prosecuting the case.
• Eastern Suburbs Community College course – Greg and Tony completed Sustainable Futures course with Randwick Council. The course provided valuable facilitation skills to contribute to future CASES activities.

Discussions

350 Day 10th Oct

CASES vision and strategy

• Suggestion from last meeting was that we have a planning day.  Further planning on google group led by Tony and Greg.

Engaging with our membership/group building

• Social events: Late Oct Early November BBQ idea, and 6-monthly BBQ – Suggestion to run a social event.
• Members survey – timing will depend on when the survey is ready.

Requests received

• NSW climate groups meet up on Wed 6th Oct, 6-9pm.  Is anybody interested in participating? Action: at this stage no one is able to participate in person, but some members will investigate “phone in” option.
• CANA workshop on post-election planning, Friday 22nd Oct, 9am – 5pm.  Is anybody interested in participating?
• Waverley Council invites us to have a stall and participate in “Fixit Fest” at Bondi Beach on Sat 13th November. Waverley Council to be advised that we cannot have a stall due to other commitments, but can promote the event and provide leaflets/resources.
• Request to support Camp for Climate Action, 1-5 December – CASES has been invited to 1) promote the Camp; 2) sell raffle tickets to raise funds; and 3) officially endorse the Camp. Action: vote at the next meeting so that members have time to research and decide.

This was enjoyed by all was both inspirational and fun. – Tony