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Plastic Out of the Oceans

Join the conversation about getting mobilized to get plastic out of the oceans from Quadra Island.Help us:1. Utilize your contacts to make the right connections.2. Determine the next action.Find out:1. Who is leading this initiative.2. What actions are planned.3. How you can get involved.Everyone's support makes a difference.See More
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Request for help.

Expeditions For Life Foundation(This message was written for the 14 members that make up EFL as of April 5, 2012.)Dear co-leaders and friends in life,I come to your inbox with the intention of modelling openness and inter-dependence.  Also, I am exercising the courage to look past thinking I am unworthy of asking for your time.  It is in this reaching out to my network of co-leaders that I hope to find solutions for the challenges I face. …See More
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Application for attendance at the Social Venture Institute conference on Cortes Island in September, 2012.

To Whom it may concern:Dear reader,My interest to attend this conference stems from my inner drive to grow and establish new connections.  After 14 months of visioning, creation, and building awareness, I feel strongly about taking this organization to the next operating level.  According to my next-step approach, this conference promises the most impact for expanding my personal awareness of tools and resources within the social venture industry.  One of the key areas I want to learn about is…See More
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"Just applied to attend the SVI-Hollyhock conference. I hope to expand my social venture skill set on the first Expeditions for Life."
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"Hey Tom, thanks for joining.  You have a lot to offer this organization and hopefully we can find a way to support one another.  Your message about the new regulations is great news.  Feel free to pass along more resources this way…"
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Tom van Wyck is now a member of Expeditions For Life Foundation
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Tony Lum commented on Derek Jean's group Plastic Out of the Oceans
"http://5gyres.org/ this website is dedicated to the study on the effects of our wastes in the worlds oceans. Check it out"
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Plastic Out of the Oceans

Join the conversation about getting mobilized to get plastic out of the oceans from Quadra Island.Help us:1. Utilize your contacts to make the right connections.2. Determine the next action.Find out:1. Who is leading this initiative.2. What actions are planned.3. How you can get involved.Everyone's support makes a difference.See More
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Plastic Out of the Oceans

Join the conversation about getting mobilized to get plastic out of the oceans from Quadra Island.Help us:1. Utilize your contacts to make the right connections.2. Determine the next action.Find out:1. Who is leading this initiative.2. What actions are planned.3. How you can get involved.Everyone's support makes a difference.See More
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WELCOME TO THE EXPEDITIONS FOR LIFE LEADERSHIP NETWORK

Expeditions for Life is a mentoring network that will offer leadership development programs in the coastal region of British Columbia.  Programs include expeditions that utilize sustainable transportation methods, permaculture practice, service outreach, and self reliance. 

This site is designed to serve as a communication network for mentors, educators, students, and supporters. Here you can seek guidance and support from mentors, organize and share information with other members, plan and deploy expeditions to achieve any goal.

GUIDELINES AND TIPS

Here are a few guidelines to help you get started.

NEW MEMBERS - If  you are new to the network, please introduce yourself and post some information about why you have joined, your aspirations as a mentor, leader in training, or supporter.

Describe any initiatives you feel strongly about in order to generate interest and discussion.

FORUMS - A great place to introduce topics for discussion and to generate interest.

BLOGS - If you have anything to share about what you are up to, the blog is the best place to download your story.  Save the Forums for projects and action calls.

 

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Co-Operating to Open Doors - What's in it for You?

Started by Derek Jean May 5. 0 Replies

We want to co-operate with others to make this journey of life awesome.…Continue

What Journey with a Purpose would YOU want to make happen?

Started by Derek Jean May 5. 0 Replies

Sailing the Strait to find Farms and Communities who want to connect.…Continue

Tags: Purpose, Journeys

Calling all input for Expeditions for Life Pilot Project - Plastic out of the Oceans.

Started by Derek Jean. Last reply by Derek Jean Mar 29. 1 Reply

There are 13 people who have joined the Expeditions for Life network to demonstrate their willingness to help each other clean up our world.  I am encouraging you to join as well, if you have not…Continue

Tags: plastic out of the oceans, pilot project

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Request for help.

Posted by Derek Jean on April 5, 2012 at 12:23am 0 Comments

(This message was written for the 14 members that make up EFL as of April 5, 2012.)…
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Application for attendance at the Social Venture Institute conference on Cortes Island in September, 2012.

Posted by Derek Jean on April 2, 2012 at 7:20pm 0 Comments

To Whom it may concern:

Dear reader,

My interest to attend this conference stems from my inner drive to grow and establish new connections.  After 14 months of visioning, creation, and building awareness, I feel strongly about taking this organization to the next operating level.  According to my next-step approach, this conference promises the most impact for expanding my personal awareness of tools and resources within the social venture industry.…

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Organizational Overview Meeting with Andy Brown

Posted by Derek Jean on March 7, 2012 at 6:56pm 0 Comments

March 7, 2012

Andy and I met today to discuss the big picture of the mentoring network, its legal and operational structure, the flagship project, and other related milestones.

We identified the rough outline of the charitable, non-profit, and business structures.  The charitable portion will own all the assets, receive monetary and non-monetary donations, and operate related businesses (as per CRA guidelines for linked and subordinate criteria).  The non-profit will…

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Sailing away on s/v Tahnoo

Posted by Derek Jean on September 7, 2011 at 4:27pm 0 Comments

After working away all day on the sailing vessel Tahnoo, Jane and I are finally leaving the dock for San Fransisco, 4:30 PM.  Here is the Tahnoo Blog http://www.sailblogs.com/member/tahnoo/?xjMsgID=189555

 

See ya all soon,

Derek

 
 
 

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