Ecominds-a Mailing List: 10pm Tonight global warming on the news; RES Doorknocking

[Joe + Madalyn (joemadalyn]

EcoMinds A List  February 7, 2006

(This is an announcement only list. Responses should be sent
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UU EcoMinds promotes lifestyles, policies, and technologies
 that respect and sustain all life on earth and is a working 
group of the Metro Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Alliance (MUUSJA)

Two quick announcements:
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1.  TONIGHT, 10pm, KARE 11 special segment on global warming effects in MN
Just a quick notice to EcoMinds members from Lisa Herschberger that tonight (Tues) during the
10pm news KARE 11 (TV) is running a special report on global warming as it relates to what's 
happening in Minnesota.  Here is a link to their recent news clip about this upcoming special. 

http://www.kare11.com/promos/extras-promo_B.asp?fileName=/Promo/020706_Climate_Tue_kare

Please share with others who may be interested in watching this. 
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2.  REMINDER, Time for us to WALK the TALK and doorknock to pass the RES.
Saturdays, Feb 11, Feb 25, Mar 4 & Mar 11.  9:00am - 1:00pm

You can still sign up for EcoMinds doorknocking to pass the RES
Our goal is 15 people per day, each of the 4 days we're out;  
We're at about 10 for each day right now. ANYONE is welcome -- invite interested friends!

89% of polled Minnesotans say YES to the RES.
It would require 20% of electricity sold to Minnesotans come from renewable sources by 2020.

Clearly, people who KNOW about the RES, WANT the RES.

We're making sure people KNOW about it.  
Join us! The Unitarian Universalist EcoMinds, in partnership with Minnesotans for an Energy Efficient Economy, are organizing citizen doorknocking days to let people know what the Renewable Electricity Standard is and how it can help 
	 create thousands of jobs   	
	 increase MN's energy independence
	 significantly reduce mercury and global warming pollution in MN.

It's easy and fun.  Promise.  We'll provide materials, maps, and training just before each outing.  You won't be pushing a candidate or a party, or asking for money.  Just talking about an issue that 89% of people want…ONCE THEY KNOW ABOUT IT.  With your help, the RES could be law this spring!

HOW DO I PARTICIPATE? 

 RSVP to Madalyn: 612-926-5249 or mcioci [at] earthlink.net
Leave your name, phone number AND dates you'll doorknock
(RSVP not required, but with it we can guarantee materials & contact you if details change)
 SHOW UP:
Meet at the designated place/time on the dates you've picked, warmly dressed, with a smile!

DATE		TIME		MEETING LOCATION		DOORKNOCKING AREA
Sat., Feb. 11	9am–1pm	Linden Hills Park building, 
				Xerxes Ave. S. & W. 43rd  St
				Minneapolis, MN			Edina

Sat., Feb. 25	9am–1pm	White Bear UU Church
				328 Maple  Street
				Mahtomedi,  MN			White Bear Lake

Sat., March 4	9am – 1pm	MN Valley UU Fellowship
				10715 Zenith Avenue South, 
				Bloomington, MN 			Eden Prairie

Sat., March 11	9 am – 1pm	MN Valley UU Fellowship
				10715 Zenith Avenue South, 
				Bloomington, MN 			Richfield, Bloomington

RSVP to Madalyn: 612-926-5249 or mcioci [at] earthlink.net
Leave your name, phone number AND dates you'll doorknock
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If you have questions and want to talk to a real person about 
UU EcoMinds, call Madalyn at 612-926-5249.
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