Farewell, Monday Memo: June 18, 2018 Goodbye and Hello by John Gibson   This year marks the 10th Anniversary of Monday Memo.  It was started to keep ECI’s growing support-base connected around the values and principles of the Earth Charter as they apply to current events.  In the beginning I wrote most of the columns with occasional guest authors pitching in.  A few years ago ( I can’t remember just when) several contributors came on board and enriched the Memo with their unique perspectives.  A rotation of MM writers was set up; each taking his or her turn about every 6 weeks.  Now it’s time to move on.  ECI’s collaborative activities are expanding.  The urgency of action is upon us.  The ethical framework of the Earth Charter will continue to inspire and inform us.  It remains our bedrock foundation for building sustainable, just and peaceful communities.  The question before us now, however, is, more than ever, what are we going to do about it? In fact, this “turn to action” has already begun.  You have probably noticed in recent Monday Memos the addition of coming events and opportunities for involvement.  This trend will be carried forward and expanded in a new format that looks more like a newsletter than a blog.  It will likely be published semi-monthly instead of weekly.  It will serve as a valuable guide to the question “what can I do here and now to advance climate solutions and environmental stewardship?”  lt will also highlight and celebrate success stories. So, please join me in saying “goodbye” (with gratitude) to what has been and “hello” (with anticipation)” to what is next.  As always your feedback and input will be appreciated.   For and with our children’s children,     LOOK FOR OUR EXCITING NEW FORMAT COMING SOON! We can't wait to share more actions and stories with you, in a new way.  Upcoming Events     June 20, 6-8pm Why Native Plants? A Discussion with Tom Hohman of INPAWS @Indiana Interchurch Center, Indianapolis   June 27, 1pm 39th Annual Indiana Water Resources Association Symposium and Field Demonstration Day @Monroe Convention Center, Bloomington   June 28, 6:30-7:30pm Climate Change in Marshall County with Melissa Widhalm of PCCRC @Plymouth, TBA   July 3, 6:30-7:30pm Master Gardeners of Tippecanoe Co. hosts PCCRC's Jeff Dukes @Tippecanoe Co Extension, 3150 Sagamore Parkway S, Lafayette   July 11, 6-9pm Vectren Gas Plant Public Hearing with IURC @8600 Univ Blvd, Evansville   **July 21, 2-4pm** YPI/ECI Event THIS IS ZERO HOUR: Youth Led Climate March @City Market, Indianapolis   July 29, 5:30-9pm Forest Foraged Feast Fundraiser with Indiana Forest Alliance @11700 Illinois St, Carmel   July 31, 10-11am PCCRC Community Briefing of Climate Impact Assessment Agriculture Report  @Indiana Corn & Soybean Innovation Center, 4750 US-52, West Lafayette Local. Intergenerational. Climate Action in 2018. Consider a sustaining donation to be part of our growing programs.   Our Contact Information Earth Charter Indiana Indiana Interchurch Center 1100 W. 42nd St. Suite 220D Indianapolis, IN 46208 317-835-9827 www.earthcharterindiana.org Unsubscribe | Manage email preferences