Friday, October 03, 2008
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Meeting #23 - Report back from Sudan/pot luck
Next meeting: Wednesday, April 27th 7pm (updated day) at the old GIS club house (Ross and Jeff's - 158 N. Willard)
Topic: Annie has returned from her trip to Uganda and Sudan and will be telling the group all about it. You can read about her trip here: http://africaannie.blogspot.com/ .
What to bring: We are going to try to have a African themed potluck. What does that mean... just try to bring something small we can snack on that somehow relates to Africa.
Topic: Annie has returned from her trip to Uganda and Sudan and will be telling the group all about it. You can read about her trip here: http://africaannie.blogspot.com/ .
What to bring: We are going to try to have a African themed potluck. What does that mean... just try to bring something small we can snack on that somehow relates to Africa.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Meeting #22 - take me out to the ball game
Baseball, hot dogs, beer, champ.
We had a leisurely summer meeting last week as we watched the Single A Lake Monster's play some ball.
Next meeting will be a little more serious. Details to come, meeting will probably be later in August.
We had a leisurely summer meeting last week as we watched the Single A Lake Monster's play some ball.
Next meeting will be a little more serious. Details to come, meeting will probably be later in August.
Sunday, July 06, 2008
Meeting #22 - Lake Monsters!
Meeting #22 will take place on Wednesday, July 16th at Centennial field in Burlington. That's right, Lake Monsters vs. Crosscutters. Details here.
Sunday, June 01, 2008
Cheese loves beer IV
American Flatbread is hosting a cheese and beer tasting on Sunday, June 29th at 2pm. There will be nine pairings for $30/person. There are already five GIS members signed up and space is limited, so sign up asap. details here: http://www.flatbreadhearth.com/calDisp.php
Monday, May 19, 2008
Meeting #20 - recap
Last week's bocce session went well. We were shut out of the nice bocce courts, but played some extreme bocce as we watched the sun set. Highlights included Marin's first meeting and the return of Alan Nicholas.
Next meeting: Tuesday, June 10th. Any good ideas for topics?
Next meeting: Tuesday, June 10th. Any good ideas for topics?
Monday, May 12, 2008
Meeting #20 - Bocce
Spring is here, for real. At our next meeting, let's get together and enjoy a relaxing game of Bocce at Oakledge.
Tuesday, 5/13. 6:30pm, Oakledge Bocce courts. BYOB. Here's a little video inspiration to get you excited.
Tuesday, 5/13. 6:30pm, Oakledge Bocce courts. BYOB. Here's a little video inspiration to get you excited.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Annie's off to Africa
Annie leaves for Africa on May 12th. She'll keep us updated here: http://africaannie.blogspot.com
We collected 8 full bags for the students + plus some extra bags and supplies.
Next meeting: May 13th - details to come.
We collected 8 full bags for the students + plus some extra bags and supplies.
Next meeting: May 13th - details to come.
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Meeting #19 - recap
The meeting last night was great. A perfect example of the good idea society at it's best - beer, cheese, and helping school girls in Sudan. Here's a quick recap.
#1 - BEER AND CHEESE TASTING
We started the night off with the beer and cheese tasting. Yes beer, not wine. Here are the pairings we tasted:
- Brooklyner Weisse with the Blue Ledge Farm Chevre
- Peak Organic Pale Ale with Grafton Farms Sharp Cheddar and Maple Smoked Cheddar
- Budweiser and Cabot American Cheese Slices
- Samuel Smith Lager with Le Gruyere
- Woodstock Inn Pig's Ear Brown with Gouda and Orb Weaver Coby Farmhouse
- Wolaver's Oatmeal Stout with Boucher Farms Gor-Dawn-Zola
The Wolaver's and Gordawnzola was by far the favorite. Others included the Peak Pale ale with maple smoked cheddar and the Weisse with Chevre.
#2 - HELP FOR SUDAN (via Vermont)
Annie talked to us about her upcoming trip to Africa to open secondary schools for girls in Southern Sudan. We are going to help gather supplies. Here is a recap of what we need and a recap from Annie:
Our goal is to gather the following:
• 10 backpacks in good condition filled with:
- A calculator
- A pencil sharpener
- A three-subject college ruled notebook
- 10 black or blue ink pens.
- 10 No. 2 pencils.
• $20 that will be spent on textbooks.
You can help a high school student at NESEI's (New Sudan Education Initiative) first school in Sudan-- it takes just a little money and time!
The New Sudan Education Initiative (NESEI) is a partnership started here in Burlington, VT between Sudanese and a local/global network of supporters, who have come together to bring the gift of education to Sudan. We are working to build 20 schools in this region by 2015.
The first school site is scheduled to open on May 15, 2008 in Yei, Sudan. On May 10 a group from Burlington will be travelling to celebrate this huge success. On our trip we will bring backpacks filled with resources to help the first group of students begin their educational journey.
This campaign is a great way to help a young student receive a quality education, and a wonderful opportunity to create a personal connection to NESEI's first school. Please join us today!
#1 - BEER AND CHEESE TASTING
We started the night off with the beer and cheese tasting. Yes beer, not wine. Here are the pairings we tasted:
- Brooklyner Weisse with the Blue Ledge Farm Chevre
- Peak Organic Pale Ale with Grafton Farms Sharp Cheddar and Maple Smoked Cheddar
- Budweiser and Cabot American Cheese Slices
- Samuel Smith Lager with Le Gruyere
- Woodstock Inn Pig's Ear Brown with Gouda and Orb Weaver Coby Farmhouse
- Wolaver's Oatmeal Stout with Boucher Farms Gor-Dawn-Zola
The Wolaver's and Gordawnzola was by far the favorite. Others included the Peak Pale ale with maple smoked cheddar and the Weisse with Chevre.
#2 - HELP FOR SUDAN (via Vermont)
Annie talked to us about her upcoming trip to Africa to open secondary schools for girls in Southern Sudan. We are going to help gather supplies. Here is a recap of what we need and a recap from Annie:
Our goal is to gather the following:
• 10 backpacks in good condition filled with:
- A calculator
- A pencil sharpener
- A three-subject college ruled notebook
- 10 black or blue ink pens.
- 10 No. 2 pencils.
• $20 that will be spent on textbooks.
You can help a high school student at NESEI's (New Sudan Education Initiative) first school in Sudan-- it takes just a little money and time!
The New Sudan Education Initiative (NESEI) is a partnership started here in Burlington, VT between Sudanese and a local/global network of supporters, who have come together to bring the gift of education to Sudan. We are working to build 20 schools in this region by 2015.
The first school site is scheduled to open on May 15, 2008 in Yei, Sudan. On May 10 a group from Burlington will be travelling to celebrate this huge success. On our trip we will bring backpacks filled with resources to help the first group of students begin their educational journey.
This campaign is a great way to help a young student receive a quality education, and a wonderful opportunity to create a personal connection to NESEI's first school. Please join us today!
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Meeting #19 - Beer, Cheese, and School Supplies for Sudan
Meeting #19 will be held at Maegen and my house (54 Morse Place) on MONDAY, April 7rd at 7pm. We will have two topics: 1) a beer and cheese pairing tasting. 2) gathering school supplies to help students in Sudan.
#1 - Beer and Cheese. Ross (although he does not know it yet) and I will work out appropriate pairings for beer and cheese. This should be really fun - at least for me, because those are two of my favorite things. Check out two articles from a recent seven days: #1, #2.
#2 - At our last meeting we discussed the logistics of a children's book drive. While we could do this - the need is not pressing and the effort seems to be more than we are ready to put in. One of our new members (and old friend) will be traveling to Sudan with a group of Vermonters to help create new schools in a war torn region. They need some basic help gather supplies. Sounds like a good idea. Annie will be on hand to talk about the initiative (in between the beer and cheese). Check out the article from the free press. Things to bring:
- Backpack
- A calculator
- A pencil sharpener
- A three-subject college ruled notebook
- 10 black or blue ink pens.
- 10 No. 2 pencils.
* we'll plan on how we raise the rest.
#1 - Beer and Cheese. Ross (although he does not know it yet) and I will work out appropriate pairings for beer and cheese. This should be really fun - at least for me, because those are two of my favorite things. Check out two articles from a recent seven days: #1, #2.
#2 - At our last meeting we discussed the logistics of a children's book drive. While we could do this - the need is not pressing and the effort seems to be more than we are ready to put in. One of our new members (and old friend) will be traveling to Sudan with a group of Vermonters to help create new schools in a war torn region. They need some basic help gather supplies. Sounds like a good idea. Annie will be on hand to talk about the initiative (in between the beer and cheese). Check out the article from the free press. Things to bring:
- Backpack
- A calculator
- A pencil sharpener
- A three-subject college ruled notebook
- 10 black or blue ink pens.
- 10 No. 2 pencils.
* we'll plan on how we raise the rest.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Meeting #18 - topic/date/details
Meeting #18 will be held on Tuesday, February 19th at the 1/2 lounge at 7pm. Topic: Logistics (promotion, collection, distribution) of Children's book drive. See you then.
Meeting #17 recap
We held meeting #17 at the 1/2 Lounge and discussed two topics: 1) Bringing a good idea to life. 2) reveal '07 predictions.
THE GOOD IDEA:
We are moving forward with the children's book drive. Benjamin will confirm if Barnes/Wheeler need them. If not, we'll explore other local organizations with need.
Action steps:
> Ross to register goodideasociety.com (done)
> Miya to create Good Idea Society logo
> Benjamin to confirm schools needs.
> At our next meeting, we will work up the actual plan to promote, collect, and distribute the books.
07 PREDICTIONS:
Here are a few highlights of the predictions that came true...
> Huge snowstorm in Feb. 2007 (Kim)
> Own a pet (Jeff) *If you count the mice in Lab, I think this came true.
> Jeff won't have to share his office anymore (Ross)
> The GIS will have 20 members (Adam) *although be never have 20 people at one meeting, I think we have about that many people.
> Vermont will remain one of the best places on earth (Nelia)
Those that did not come true...
> Jay and Maegen will by a house (Jay) *although we did in the first month of '08.
> Jay will throw the trophy through our front door instead of kicking it after winning the kickball championship. (Maegen) *If we had won, I might have.
> Buy a new car (Kim) *the Civic is still rockin'.
THE GOOD IDEA:
We are moving forward with the children's book drive. Benjamin will confirm if Barnes/Wheeler need them. If not, we'll explore other local organizations with need.
Action steps:
> Ross to register goodideasociety.com (done)
> Miya to create Good Idea Society logo
> Benjamin to confirm schools needs.
> At our next meeting, we will work up the actual plan to promote, collect, and distribute the books.
07 PREDICTIONS:
Here are a few highlights of the predictions that came true...
> Huge snowstorm in Feb. 2007 (Kim)
> Own a pet (Jeff) *If you count the mice in Lab, I think this came true.
> Jeff won't have to share his office anymore (Ross)
> The GIS will have 20 members (Adam) *although be never have 20 people at one meeting, I think we have about that many people.
> Vermont will remain one of the best places on earth (Nelia)
Those that did not come true...
> Jay and Maegen will by a house (Jay) *although we did in the first month of '08.
> Jay will throw the trophy through our front door instead of kicking it after winning the kickball championship. (Maegen) *If we had won, I might have.
> Buy a new car (Kim) *the Civic is still rockin'.
Monday, February 04, 2008
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Meeting #16 recap, and #17 details.
Details on meeting #17... Tuesday (2/5) at 7pm, location TBD (although it will probably be at Drink because we can never think of a better place, suggestions are welcome).
Topics:
1. Predictions. We get to read the predictions we made at the beginning of 2007 and make new ones for 2008.
2. Follow up from last meeting. We'll bring one of those simple good ideas to life.
Meeting #16 recap:
We had a good idea, we are going to try something small and achievable, complete it, and give ourselves a sense of accomplishment. We were thinking of a Toy drive, and Kimberly did a great job of doing that on her own. So maybe we'll pick up one of the other ideas (cold weather clothes for kids, sport equipment, musical instruments, etc). We can decide at meeting #17. Also, we are going to donate $50 from the GIS treasury through Kiva (Jeff is going to head that up). A next step would be something bigger and more visible like a coffee mug.
Topics:
1. Predictions. We get to read the predictions we made at the beginning of 2007 and make new ones for 2008.
2. Follow up from last meeting. We'll bring one of those simple good ideas to life.
Meeting #16 recap:
We had a good idea, we are going to try something small and achievable, complete it, and give ourselves a sense of accomplishment. We were thinking of a Toy drive, and Kimberly did a great job of doing that on her own. So maybe we'll pick up one of the other ideas (cold weather clothes for kids, sport equipment, musical instruments, etc). We can decide at meeting #17. Also, we are going to donate $50 from the GIS treasury through Kiva (Jeff is going to head that up). A next step would be something bigger and more visible like a coffee mug.
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