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Monday, July 25, 2005
HPoB July Core Meeting Minutes HEALTHY PLANET OF BREVARD MEETING MINUTES July 18, 2005 The core group of the Healthy Planet of Brevard met at the home of John Cielukowski in Cocoa Beach, on July 18, 2005, at 7:30 p.m. In attendance were Judy McCluney, Eric Fricker, John Cielukowski, Marcie Katz and Claris Withrow. Claris read the minutes of the last meeting. Judy gave the treasurer’s report. Bank balance is $957.32 but because of money set aside for 501c3, the working balance is $657.32. Eric commented that HPoB was supposed to receive $1,000 from the closing of Community Harvest but Barbara was absent from this meeting so we will get her report on that next month. Membership - Dan e-mailed his report which is unchanged from last month. Eric said that Laura Parrish told him at the dining out on Saturday night that she had never received a newsletter. Eric will contact Dan to see if they are being mailed out. John suggested that we get some good quality t-shirts and have our logo put on them and make them available for sale. He has a friend at work that does this sort of thing and so will talk with him about costs, etc., and a source for the t-shirts. Events - In Vicki’s absence, Eric listed the upcoming events. On Saturday, July 30th at Kiwanis Island is the Space Coast Progressive Alliance Summer Social. Marcie reported that Cammie Donaldson said we should have our table set up at 4:30 and bring a covered dish for the pot luck. Then August 13th is our next Dining Out at Cedars Café in Melbourne. The September 10th Dining Out will be at the Taste of Goa in Cape Canaveral. The October 8 Dining Out will be at Cara Mia in Cocoa Village. The November 5th Dining Out will be at Asian Gourmet in Melbourne. And the December 3rd Dining Out will be at Daisen Japanese Restaurant on Merritt Island. Vicki has finalized the plans for the Howard Lyman event on October 21st at the Cocoa Beach Library. It will be held at 7:00 p.m. John will check on getting signs made for advertising and Eric will notify the Library of the time so they can get it in their newsletter. Eric has received information about a Vegan Conference to be held at The Farm in Summertown, TN, on August10th through the 14th. A discussion was held as to the theme for the Turkey Free Thanksgiving this year. General consensus was to leave it pretty much as it was last year. Next meeting will be held on August 23rd at the Satellite Beach Library at 7:30 p.m. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Claris Withrow, Secretary Sunday, July 17, 2005
Native Plant Society Picnic There will be a potluck picnic and nature walk on Saturday the 23rd, sponsored by the Native Plant Society. Unfortunately it is not a vegetarian event but they will be providing veggie burgers. They would like you to bring a covered dish to share. HPoB suggests that you bring a vegan dish and label it as vegan. The walk is at 9 am and there will be coffee, tea and donuts provided. The walk is about 1 mile long. The picnic starts at 10:30 AM. It all takes place at F. Burton Smith Park out west of Cocoa on 520. Contact Gail Hill of the Native Plant Society at 453-4865 for more information. Tuesday, July 12, 2005
Definitions AHIMSA is a comprehensive program for living, performing the most good and the least harm. We may not attain perfection overnight, but we can easily make the first step, and should do so at once. ABSTINENCE from animal products HARMLESSNESS with reverence for life INGEGRITY of thought, word and deed MASTERY over oneself SERVICE to humanity, nature and creation ADVANCEMENT of understanding and truth A PHILOSOPHY OF VEGAN VALUES Claris found this information on the web and thought someof us might be interested in it. by Stanley M. Sapon, Ph.D. Reproduced from Dr. Sapon’s website: www.veganvalues.org The term philosophy is often used to mean a set of basic values and attitudes toward life, nature and society. In this sense, Veganism is a "Philosophy of Life," guided by what I envision as an essential core of values and principles: 0 Vegans see life as a phenomenon to be treasured, revered and respected. We do not see animals as either "The Enemy" to be subdued, or the Materials for Food, Fabric or Fun that were put on Earth for human use. 0 Vegans see themselves as a part of the natural world, rather than its owners or its masters. 0 Veganism recognizes no expendable or superfluous species that humans are free to hurt or destroy. Species of life-forms need not justify their existence, nor plead for protection from extinction on the grounds of their potential usefulness as food or medicine for humans. We continue to be burdened and misguided by adages such as "A weed is a plant we have not yet found a use for." 0 Veganism acknowledges the intrinsic legitimacy of all life. It rejects any hierarchy of acceptable suffering among sentient creatures. It is no more acceptable to torment or kill creatures with "primitive nervous systems" than those with "highly developed nervous systems". The value of life to its possessor is the same, whether it be the life of a clam, a crayfish, a carp, a cow, a chicken, or a child. 0 Veganism understands that gentleness cannot be a product of violence, harmony cannot be a product of strife, and peace cannot be a product of contention and conflict. 0 Vegan ideals encompass much more than advocacy of a diet free of animal products, or a fervent defense of animal rights. Veganism excludes no sentient being - animal or human - from its commitment to compassionate, gentle benevolence. To show tender regard for the suffering of animals, yet treat humans with callous contempt, is a disheartening contradiction of Vegan principles. 0 John Muir, talking about the natural environment, once observed "Every time I bend down to pick something up, I find it is connected to something else." There is an equivalent "ecology" to our behavior. Everything we do connects to something else; every action touches on the world around us, either close at hand and noticeable, or far away and unperceived, immediate in its effect or distant in time. 0 I If Veganism has a prime value, it is simply that life-respecting, compassion overrides individual issues of custom, convenience, comfort or cuisine. 0 If there is a single article of faith, it is that commitment to Vegan values will bring us closer to a world in which the fate and fortune of a planet and its life forms do not hang on the judgment or the generosity of one species. 0 If there is a single concept that both generates and sustains the meaning and the power of the Vegan world-view, it is found in the word mindfulness. As Vegans, we strive to be thoughtful, aware and concerned about the impact of our choices, our actions and our decisions. The fruit of this awareness is inner peace, the quiet strength of ethical confidence, and an uplifting sense of fulfillment. Dine with Healthy Planet this Saturday We would love to see you this Saturday for Healthy Planet of Brevard’s Dining Out. It’s not too late to reserve. Here are the details - - - - Date and Time: Saturday, July 16th at 6pm Location: Cactus Flower Mexican Restaurant, 1891 E. Merritt Island Causeway (Rt. 520) on Link to map: http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=1891+E+Merritt+Island+Cswy,+Merritt+Island,+FL+32952 Menu: Veggie burrito Veggie enchilada Bean taco with lettuce & tomatoes Plain rice (no chicken broth) Chips, salsa, guacamole Soft drink, coffee or tea Price: $17 – includes tax and tip. You will pay me so bring cash or checks!! They will do individual checks for alcoholic beverages. Reserve now by return email or by calling 321-242-4647!! Looking forward to seeing you on July 16th! Barbara Bingnear Dining Out Coordinator Healthy Planet of Brevard http://www.healthyplanet.blogspot.com/ "How good it is to be well-fed, healthy and kind all at the same time." Henry Heimlich, MD Thursday, July 07, 2005
The Menu! Here are the details for Healthy Planet of Brevard’s next Vegan Dining Out - - - Date and Time: Saturday, July 16th at 6pm Location: Cactus Flower Mexican Restaurant, 1891 E. Merritt Island Causeway (Rt. 520) on Link to map: http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=1891+E+Merritt+Island+Cswy,+Merritt+Island,+FL+32952 Menu: Veggie burrito Veggie enchilada Bean taco with lettuce & tomatoes Plain rice (no chicken broth) Chips, salsa, guacamole Soft drink, coffee or tea Price: $17 – includes tax and tip. You will pay me so bring cash or checks!! They will do individual checks for alcoholic beverages. Reserve now by return email or by calling 321-242-4647!! Looking forward to seeing you on July 16th! Barbara Bingnear Dining Out Coordinator Healthy Planet of Brevard Wednesday, July 06, 2005
HPoB - Next Dining Out Mark July 16th at 6pm on your calendar for Healthy Planet of Brevard’s next Dining Out. It will be at Cactus Flower Mexican Restaurant, 1891 E. Merritt Island Causeway (Rt. 520). They have a great deck and, if the weather cooperates, we will be outside, overlooking the river. I should have the menu and price in the next day or two. Reserve by return email or by calling me at 242-4647. I hope to see you there!!! Barbara Bingnear Dining Out Coordinator Healthy Planet of Brevard http://www.healthyplanet.blogspot.com/ "Based on my experience in Friday, July 01, 2005
My Vegetable Patch ========================================================== My Vegetable Patch * Monthly Newsletter * July 2005 ========================================================== In This Issue: 1 - Community Supported Garden Join now and enjoy fresh, local produce all winter long! 2 - Personalized Organic Gardening Service Would you like a maintenance-free vegetable garden in your own back yard? 3 - Gardening Club Join our on-line gardening club for access to our local message board, weekly gardening tips and discounts on organic gardening supplies. 4 - Speaker Service Looking for a speaker for your club's next meeting? Consider a presentation about locally grown food. 1 - Community Supported Garden We are very excited to announce that we will be gardening on a parcel of land in Cocoa beginning this month! What a great opportunity to showcase what can be done on even a small acreage to help promote local agriculture. This is going to be a multi-year project and small-scale demonstration garden and here are some of the things that will be available starting THIS YEAR: - 25 Member Community Supported Garden Program - Herb Garden - Butterfly Garden - Vegetable & Herb Plant Starts - Pick-Your-Own Pumpkin Patch - Hard and Soft Fruit Orchard (You-Pick Strawberries THIS YEAR!!!) We need CSG Members! We are now accepting applications for membership into our 2005-2006 Community Supported Garden (CSG) Program. This is a wonderful opportunity to support local agriculture and enjoy fresh, seasonal, delicious produce! The season will run for 20 weeks and a share costs just $600 so sign up now so you don't miss out. For detailed information about this season's CSG please visit our website at http://www.myvegetablepatch.com/shares/ We are also soliciting HELP in the following areas: Supplies (needed in any quantity you would like to donate): - 5 gallon buckets (we use these to mix our soil and organic fertilizer in) - 2 liter soda bottles (for seedling protection) - used pallets (for our pallet-picket fence) - chicken wire (also for fencing) - compost (if you aren't already composting your vegetable scraps, please consider donating them to us for use in the gardens!) - bamboo (for staking plants) - pavers (for the paths) - pots of any kind, shape or size - a small pond liner - bird netting or screening - old screen doors Volunteers: Gardening really is a fun (and theraputic) activity and it is also great exercise! If you have some time this month, we could sure use a few extra hands. No experience necessary! If you would like to help out, please contact Morgan Ohland at morgan@myvegetablepatch.com or 321-806-0979. 2 - Personalized Organic Gardening Service If you'd like a maintenance-free, no-dig vegetable garden right in your own backyard, call us for a free consultation so you can take advantage of our Personalized Organic Gardening Service this growing season! Now is the time to start planning your fall vegetable garden. Visit our website for more details: http://www.myvegetablepatch.com/ 3 - Gardening Club Are you a gardener? Would you like access to useful tools and information as well as an opportunity to share your experiences with other local gardeners? Join our free on-line gardening club. Visit our website for more details: http://www.myvegetablepatch.com/club/ 4 - Speaker Service Do you belong to a club or group that is looking for speakers for an upcoming meeting? My presentation about the importance of locally grown food may just fit your needs. Contact Morgan Ohland at morgan@myvegetablepatch.com or 321-806-0979 for more information or to schedule a speaking engagement. | |
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