AWAKEN THE PREZ

The Power Shift Crew is back at it to bring you another installment of excitement, education and infrastructure change to Michigan.  Saturday, December 12th we introduce "Awaken the Prez," a day long event that empowers local communities and its residents in conjunction with President Obama's voyage to the Global Climate Negotiations in Copenhagen.  The day will begin with a Basketball Tournament that works within the "Its Game Time Obama" campaign(itsgametimeobama.org), which will have participants across the state of Michigan competing at the highest level, with prizes awarded to those who survive.  The Afternoon will consist of D.I.Y classes that build self-sufficiency skills, such as paper making, kombucha brewing, bike weatherization and clothing creation.  We then will have a training session on how to weatherize houses and take those skills into the community to make the change that will build stronger more sustainable life spaces to ensure future generations do not have to address the problems we face today.  All of this excitment will inevitably create a appetite that only one Paddy Rawal can satisfy;  we then will walk down the street to Mumbai Indian Restuarant,  we will eat the finest cuisine that East Lansing has to offer.  During dinner, we will be acknowledging organizations and individuals who have help create a memorable 2009 through video, audio and live presentations.  The evening will swing to downtown Lansing where venue, Basement 414, will have live music including hip hop duo, Dead Prez.  Do not miss a minute of this historic day as we again take another step to building a clean energy economy, right here in Michigan.

*SEE SCHEDULE BELOW FOR TIMES AND LOCATIONS*

Contact for more Infomation for any questions, concerns, thoughts, reservations for dinner or just positive energy;

Scott Meloeny: scottmeloeny@gmail.com or 415-359-4660

Casey Mckeel: mckeel.casey@gmail.com or 231-313-9111

 AWAKEN THE PREZ


Date: Saturday December 12th, 2009

SITES/LOCATION:  Morning and Afternoon events will be at Hannah Community Center:9am-5pm
                            Dinner will be at Mumbai Resturant
                            Evening Program will be held at Basement 414 in Lansing, MI(414 East Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI,48933)
                            Doors would be opening at 7:30: music starts at 8:15 with opening acts, "The Read" and "Edible Intention"
                 
                

Goals:
        National   
    To send off President Obama to Copenhagen with our message of adopting a strong, bold, climate policy.
    Understand the National Climate Picture and how we as a (youth) movement can engage in policy at local, state, national and international level
        State:
       Transitioning Communities to a clean energy economy through sustainable infrastructure change
    Provide self-sustaining skills to allow for personal and community driven sustainability
    Celebratory day for 2009 acheivments and a preparation on 2010  
           

AGENDA:
   
        9am-12pm: It's Game Time Obama: Basketball Tournament
                        itsgametimeobama.org
                        Hannah Community Center Gymnasium: 819 Abbot Rd, East Lansing MI 48823

    11:00am-12pm: Registration and Check IN
                        -get your ticket to the dead prez show
                        -RSVP for dinner reception at Paddy's
                           
    11:30-12:00: Welcome and Keynote speakers
                11:30-11:35: GX Welcome and Day Overview
                11:35-11:50  NWF Climate Expert
                11:50-12pm  RePower Labor Person

*Participants can choose either the Residential Weatherization Training(The Green Brigade, 12-3pm) or Do-It-Yourself Classes(1pm-5pm)

                "THE GREEN BRIGADE"
    12:05-12:45: Residential Weatherization Training                attendees get training and education in energy efficiency, conservation and tools to perform these skills on location
                after the training the participants will be divided into teams and sent to pre-determined homes with a team leader
     12:45-1:00pm; Travel to Homes
     1:00pm-2:45pm; Residential Weatherization, "The Green House Brigade"
                teams perform weatherization of home
     2:45pm-3:00pm; Travel back to Hannah Community Center

*If participants choose Do-It-Yourself Classes, this is the schedule
                                                  
   1:00pm-5:00: DIY Classes
                        Hannah Community Center Class Rooms:  (1-3pm only one classroom- 3-5pm  2 classrooms)
         1:00pm-1:50pm: Make your own clothing: sewing, knitting, screen-printing etc...
         2:00pm-2:50pm: Kombucha Brewing;
         3:00pm-3:50pm: Paper Making
         4:00pm-4:50pm: Soap Making
                       
                   
    3:00-5:00; DEAD PREZ LECTURE AND CONVERSATION-LOCATED ON MSU CAMPUS  

        5:30-7:30pm: Dinner at Mumbai Indian Restaurant: 340 Albert Ave, East Lansing 48823
                     Thank-You & Year in Review Reception
                    -$20.00 for Buffet Dinner, R.S.V.P. through Casey Mckeel(231-313-9111)
                    -Video of all events/projects
                    -personal stories from organizers on what they learned/enjoyed the most/thoughts on Michigan and its future etc...
                    -Highlights on change in specific areas/communities, personal/group accomplishments for 2009
                   

     LIVE CONCERT FEATURING DEAD PREZ
        8:30-1:00am: Evening Program at Basement 414; doors open at 7:30pm
               - final 2009 closing thank you
               - The Read
               - Edible Intentions
               - Dead Prez play at 11pm