30 minute DVD presentation shown by Steve. About local, cooperative-based economy. Can find at www.prout.org. Most attending felt it would be a good thing for Maui.
Review Maui Growing Local event
Compost Collection Sites:
Tamara will work on this idea
Eve will write a grant to cover costs of West side collection site
Charge a monthly or annual drop off fee?
Talk with Tim Gunther
12 Workshops held at the event:
Who will help move the ideas forward for the West side?
Green links: Maui Food Web, Save Honolua, PROUT, SMS, SLIM, US, OLA
Post meeting minutes
We need a unified website for all Sustainability Groups to post meetings, events and important news.
Announcements
Ke Ola Pono: Program encouraging living well, healthy lifestyle for anyone needing help with terminal illness, elderly issues, management of chronic disease, caregivers, etc. Classes available. Call 281-0094 for more info.
Saturday, 5-22: Planting led by Les Potts Middle Gate of Lipoa Point at 8 am to 11 am. Planing 120 Aalii plants.
Free Meditation Classes @ Steve’s house in Napili Villas. 2nd and 4th Sundays, 5:30 pm. Group meditation at 6:30, followed by vegetarian potluck dinner. Call 665-0645 for details and directions. All welcome.
Mission/Vision Statement Proposal
Mission Statement: To create a conscious community that lives sustainably and promotes shared awareness, education and cooperation within West Maui.
Vision: We are a self-reliant West Maui Community working in harmony with the environment.