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Cob: slideshow tour - please forward far & wideRobert Bolman robtb at efn.orgThu Dec 30 14:56:10 CST 1999
Hi Everybody, I've had a lot of interest and support in setting up my slideshow tour, but there are certain cities where I still don't have anything established. The issue is having to drive too far between events. I know that in EVERY city and town there's someone that would like to set up a presentation - even if it's just a livingroom filled with interested friends. I've written a new "slideshow organizational pitch" below. Please forward it far and wide. May this exciting time in history be treating you well. Happy New Millenium, Robert Bolman Announcing: "Natural Building & Social Justice" A Talk & Slide Presentation by Robert Bolman Western United States Tour 2000 This critically acclaimed talk and slide presentation by Eugene, Oregon builder and activist, Robert Bolman has delighted audiences up and down the west coast. Looking for contacts all over the United States, but in particular, in Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Iowa and Wisconsin. Natural Building & Social Justice takes about 80 minutes. It is presented using two projectors placing images on side by side screens thereby allowing for the comparison and juxtaposition of images and ideas. This also enables the presentation to "leapfrog" through about 300 slides in a fast paced and stimulating way. Natural Building & Social Justice can be shown in places ranging from a living room to an auditorium. Robert arrives with his own projectors with zoom lenses to accommodate a variety of room sizes and situations. In order to meet costs associated with doing a slide show tour, a minimum fee of $100 per presentation is requested. Of course, if more money is available, it will be cheerfully accepted. A video of Natural Building & Social Justice is available free of charge for those serious about setting up an event. Natural Building & Social Justice: ? Begins by poking fun at the oversized, overpriced, environmentally clueless houses that have become so common in recent years. The social issue of 5000 sq. foot houses in a country rife with homelessness is also explored. ? Then the alternatives are shown. From straw bale to cob & adobe to the earthship concept, Robert shows a broad overview of natural building including passive solar design, photovoltaics, gray water, catch water, appropriate technology and permaculture. ? Natural Building & Social Justice then begins exploring the poor distribution of the world's wealth. While 90% of the presentation focuses on Natural Building, it is at this point that it does take a political stand. ? An argument is then made for voluntary simplicity as a Mexican shanty town is explored. The point is made that from an environmental point of view, it would be better for us to live a little closer to their lifestyle than for them to somehow achieve our lifestyle. ? Natural Building & Social Justice ends with a brief exploration of human consciousness and the need to learn to see the world a little more clearly. It ends with photos of trees and children to serve as a reminder of why we must do the best we can to save the world for future generations. Here are some things that have been said about Natural Builidng & Social Justice: "Your slide show was fantastic! It was unanimously voted the best guest presentation at our 2 Week Sustainable Living Skills Retreat July 20-August 2, 1997. It was fast-paced, witty, hilarious, educational, and powerful. To get across so much information, and yet have it be so entertaining is a rare gift in a presenter. A gift that you have in abundance." Michelle Bissonnette & Ocean Robbins Youth for Environmental Sanity (YES) Our group, The Down to Earth Building Bee, recently hosted Robert Bolman and his slideshow presentation "Natural Building and Social Justice" here in Vancouver for three wonderfully inspiring evenings. We were thrilled to have full houses for these showings, proving that there is a huge interest in natural building presently. Around 400 people attended these slideshows and many more expressed regret that they were not able to attend. Following the slideshow we have had much positive feedback. Many persons expressed a renewed sense of motivation to take steps towards living more sustainably. A few have said it was one of the best slideshows they have seen. Robert's slideshow very clearly encapsulates within the larger picture, the many political, social and environmental issues of building. As well, his information on alternative building is filled with tons of useful and interesting ideas. I believe this is a slideshow that will inspire people to get involved in the movement which will help all of us further our goals. For this reason I encourage everyone to see Robert's slideshow if you get a chance or better yet host a slideshow. You won't be disappointed. Ian Marcuse Co-ordinator, The Down to Earth Building Bee Any help in setting up this Western U. S. Tour would be very much appreciated. Please check out Roberts web site: www.efn.org/~robtb/ Contact: Robert Bolman 541-344-7196 robtb at efn.org 888 Almaden St, Eugene OR 97402, USA
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