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!
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