Important Foods Convergence Info (Feb. 15 - 18)
Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 9:44 pmSANTA CRUZ, CA
FEBRUARY 15-18, 2008
What you’ll find in this packet:
What to bring…………………………………………………………………………………………….p. 2
Convergence schedule…………………………………………………………………………………p. 3
Registration……………………………………………………………………………………………...p. 4
Santa Cruz map and directions………………………………………………………………………..p. 5
Additional info/contacts…………………………………………………………………………………p. 7
WHAT TO BRING
• Clothes and toiletries
• Registration fee (email westcoastconvergence@gmail.com if you’re unsure how much your fee is)
• This packet
• Paper and pen for taking notes
• A reusable bag for holding materials and schwag
• Money for all meals on Friday and Monday as well as dinner on Saturday
• A reusable plate and/or bowl and silverware (we will provide you with a reusable mug)
• A sleeping bag and mat, depending on your housing situation (coordinate with your hosts if you’re staying in a home)
• Camera
• A small gift for your housemates/new friends
• Information on your organization or school
• The names of your school’s food and beverage service providers (e.g. Aramark, Sodexho, Bon Appetit, Starbucks, etc.)
• Phone charger
CONVERGENCE SCHEDULE
Friday, February 15
4:00-7:00PM: Arrival and registration
7:30: Welcome and keynote speakers Steve Gleissman, Magatte Wade-Marchand, and Anim Steel
Saturday, February 16
8:00-8:45AM: Breakfast and open mike
9:00-10:00: Forum of youth leaders in the Fair Trade and sustainable food movement
10:15-11:45: Workshop session I
12:00-1:30: Lunch/vendor fair
1:45-3:15: Workshop session II
3:30-5:00: Workshop session III
5:15-5:45: Community gathering
6:00PM on: Explore Santa Cruz! Or:
6:30--9:30: (optional) Movie showings: Birdsong and Coffee; A Killer Bargain; Ripe for Change; student films
Sunday, February 17
8:00-8:45AM: Breakfast and open mike
9:00-10:00: Forum of major players in the Fair Trade and sustainable food movement
10:15-11:45: Workshop session IV
12:00-1:30: Lunch/vendor fair
1:45-5:30: Open space
5:45-7:00: Closing
7:00 on: Party and goodbyes
Monday, February 18
9:00AM-1:00PM: Various local activities for those who don't need the day to travel
REGISTRATION
Round 1
Where: CAN offices
When: Friday, February 15th
4:00PM-6:30PM
Round 2
Where: Outside units 1 and 2
When: Friday, February 15th
6:30PM-9:00PM
Round 3
Where: Bay Tree conference rooms
When: Saturday, February 15th
8:00AM-12:00PM
At registration, you will receive a program, a nametag, and a few fun items for your enjoyment. You’ll need a reusable bag to hold these and your personal items throughout the convergence. You will be expected to pay your registration fee during check-in. Contact westcoastconvergence@gmail.com if you’re unsure how much your registration fee is.
To get to the check-in points, use GoogleMaps to find your way to 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064. There will be signs from there to each of these locations.
UC SANTA CRUZ (http://maps.ucsc.edu/cdcommon.html):
(make your way to 1156 High Street; there will be signs from there)
SANTA CRUZ AREA:
(make your way to 1156 High Street; there will be signs from there)
Bus directions (http://scmtd.com/routes.html):
• From the Metro station in downtown, you can take any bus titled "UCSC"
• From Downtown, you should take the 13, 15, 16, or 27X
• From the Westside, you should take the 19 or 20
• If you’re coming from Midtown or the Seabright area, take the 68 to the Metro Station and then take any bus to UCSC
• If you’re coming from the Eastside, take the 68 or the 69 to the Metro Station and then take any bus to UCSC
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• We will be needing lots of volunteers to help make the weekend run smoothly. Our use of volunteers helps keep the registration cost so low. There will be signup sheets for volunteering shifts (on average 2-3 hours per shift) when you check in. We would really appreciate if each participant can commit to one shift.
• There will be local food guides available when you check in, which can direct you to some awesome sustainable, organic, etc. places to eat in the area.
• If you still need a place to stay, we recommend the UCSC inn (http://www.ucscinn.com). You can also search for other lodging at http://santacruz.org/lodg-dine/lodg-dine.shtml.
• For those who live close to Santa Cruz or are planning on staying through Monday the 18th, there will be some great events taking place. More information on these events will be available when you check in.
Contact Information
For questions about registration: Alli Reed, 415-302-4682
For questions about workshops: Grace Voorheis, 909-210-1901
If you are uncomfortable with your housing arrangement: Maren Poitras, 925-255-3666
For general questions or comments: Todd McPherson, 831-334-0453
Or contact WestCoastConvergence@gmail.com
Please bring this contact information with you in case you get lost or have an emergency. In an emergency, you can call any of the above numbers.
FEBRUARY 15-18, 2008
What you’ll find in this packet:
What to bring…………………………………………………………………………………………….p. 2
Convergence schedule…………………………………………………………………………………p. 3
Registration……………………………………………………………………………………………...p. 4
Santa Cruz map and directions………………………………………………………………………..p. 5
Additional info/contacts…………………………………………………………………………………p. 7
WHAT TO BRING
• Clothes and toiletries
• Registration fee (email westcoastconvergence@gmail.com if you’re unsure how much your fee is)
• This packet
• Paper and pen for taking notes
• A reusable bag for holding materials and schwag
• Money for all meals on Friday and Monday as well as dinner on Saturday
• A reusable plate and/or bowl and silverware (we will provide you with a reusable mug)
• A sleeping bag and mat, depending on your housing situation (coordinate with your hosts if you’re staying in a home)
• Camera
• A small gift for your housemates/new friends
• Information on your organization or school
• The names of your school’s food and beverage service providers (e.g. Aramark, Sodexho, Bon Appetit, Starbucks, etc.)
• Phone charger
CONVERGENCE SCHEDULE
Friday, February 15
4:00-7:00PM: Arrival and registration
7:30: Welcome and keynote speakers Steve Gleissman, Magatte Wade-Marchand, and Anim Steel
Saturday, February 16
8:00-8:45AM: Breakfast and open mike
9:00-10:00: Forum of youth leaders in the Fair Trade and sustainable food movement
10:15-11:45: Workshop session I
12:00-1:30: Lunch/vendor fair
1:45-3:15: Workshop session II
3:30-5:00: Workshop session III
5:15-5:45: Community gathering
6:00PM on: Explore Santa Cruz! Or:
6:30--9:30: (optional) Movie showings: Birdsong and Coffee; A Killer Bargain; Ripe for Change; student films
Sunday, February 17
8:00-8:45AM: Breakfast and open mike
9:00-10:00: Forum of major players in the Fair Trade and sustainable food movement
10:15-11:45: Workshop session IV
12:00-1:30: Lunch/vendor fair
1:45-5:30: Open space
5:45-7:00: Closing
7:00 on: Party and goodbyes
Monday, February 18
9:00AM-1:00PM: Various local activities for those who don't need the day to travel
REGISTRATION
Round 1
Where: CAN offices
When: Friday, February 15th
4:00PM-6:30PM
Round 2
Where: Outside units 1 and 2
When: Friday, February 15th
6:30PM-9:00PM
Round 3
Where: Bay Tree conference rooms
When: Saturday, February 15th
8:00AM-12:00PM
At registration, you will receive a program, a nametag, and a few fun items for your enjoyment. You’ll need a reusable bag to hold these and your personal items throughout the convergence. You will be expected to pay your registration fee during check-in. Contact westcoastconvergence@gmail.com if you’re unsure how much your registration fee is.
To get to the check-in points, use GoogleMaps to find your way to 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064. There will be signs from there to each of these locations.
UC SANTA CRUZ (http://maps.ucsc.edu/cdcommon.html):
(make your way to 1156 High Street; there will be signs from there)
SANTA CRUZ AREA:
(make your way to 1156 High Street; there will be signs from there)
Bus directions (http://scmtd.com/routes.html):
• From the Metro station in downtown, you can take any bus titled "UCSC"
• From Downtown, you should take the 13, 15, 16, or 27X
• From the Westside, you should take the 19 or 20
• If you’re coming from Midtown or the Seabright area, take the 68 to the Metro Station and then take any bus to UCSC
• If you’re coming from the Eastside, take the 68 or the 69 to the Metro Station and then take any bus to UCSC
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• We will be needing lots of volunteers to help make the weekend run smoothly. Our use of volunteers helps keep the registration cost so low. There will be signup sheets for volunteering shifts (on average 2-3 hours per shift) when you check in. We would really appreciate if each participant can commit to one shift.
• There will be local food guides available when you check in, which can direct you to some awesome sustainable, organic, etc. places to eat in the area.
• If you still need a place to stay, we recommend the UCSC inn (http://www.ucscinn.com). You can also search for other lodging at http://santacruz.org/lodg-dine/lodg-dine.shtml.
• For those who live close to Santa Cruz or are planning on staying through Monday the 18th, there will be some great events taking place. More information on these events will be available when you check in.
Contact Information
For questions about registration: Alli Reed, 415-302-4682
For questions about workshops: Grace Voorheis, 909-210-1901
If you are uncomfortable with your housing arrangement: Maren Poitras, 925-255-3666
For general questions or comments: Todd McPherson, 831-334-0453
Or contact WestCoastConvergence@gmail.com
Please bring this contact information with you in case you get lost or have an emergency. In an emergency, you can call any of the above numbers.