This past weekend SustainUS had its annual retreat at the Black Rock Forest Lodge, upstate New York. The retreat served to energize the work of our organization and to give a sense of direction to the amazing programs we have successfully developed since the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg in 2002.
An intense weekend, no question of that. Concrete ideas for actions ranging from local energy efficiency campaigns run by high school students to international coalitions meeting in the heart of Africa.... All of it organized by a youth network of people committed to advance our fight for a more sustainable world.
SustainUS has been the most influential organization in my life. It has empowered to make a change and to become an active youth leader. I feel I ought a lot to SustainUS, and I will have the opportunity to give back tot he movement this coming year serving as the External Relations and Partnership Coordinator. My job includes developing and maintaining relationships with a diverse assortment of current and potential partner organizations. I will also get to work closely with Communications, the Agents of Change and Citizen Science Coordinators, and the National Programs coordinators. I am particularly excited because, along with the Chairperson, the External Relations coordinator is the “Face and Voice” of SustainUS, and represents the organization to governments, the UN, potential funders, and other outside organizations. So, an exciting year ahead of me. Sustain what? SustainUS!!!
Pictures above: Picture One- A working group during the afternoon session on Saturday afternoon talking about National Programs.
Picture Two- Dinner session to discuss local projects and outreach.
Picture Three- one of my best friends, Mark Moroge, who spent the entire retreat eating watermelon.
Picture Four- Michael Gale taking notes during the Communications session of the retreat.
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