Simply Living Action Circles (aka Working Groups)

Some of these Action Circles have been working for multiple years, and some are still getting our feet wet. We invite you to join one of these Action Circles—or create your own! Contact persons are included for each group.

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

Agent of Change course development

The Agent of Change course supports people who want to initiate change in their workplace, faith community, child’s school, or neighborhood, toward a more sustainable culture. During the course participants will begin to design and implement their project. Contact – Sara at yourgreenreview@yahoo.com

Communications and Membership

Simply Living’s communication tools provide important links to information, resources, and activities that align with our mission. Help us strategize how to do what we do better! What workshops, outings, topics, activities do you wish Simply Living were offering? Here’s your chance to speak up and make it happen! Contact – Chuck at chuck.lynd@gmail.com

Earth Institute course development

Earth Institute courses use conversation circles to inspire people to take responsibility for the Earth, organized on topics and readings to inform and motivate action. Contact – Ellen at ellenb28@earthlink.net

Transition Central Ohio (TCO)

TCO is a collaboration of people, organizations, and projects to inspire, connect, and strengthen efforts to create more sustainable, resilient, and just communities in Central Ohio, currently shepherded by Simply Living. Contact – Mac at jcrawford@cph.osu.edu

      Support our Local Economy (SOLE)

SOLE is a coalition of locally minded, independent businesses, citizens, and organizations working to promote vibrant communities and neighborhoods in Central Ohio. Simply Living is a core partner of the coalition. Contact – Chuck at chuck.lynd@gmail.com

ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Board membership

Simply Living’s board meets monthly and welcomes conversation with persons interested in becoming a board member. Contact – Chuck at chuck.lynd@gmail.com

Development and fund-raising

We’re committed to fun-raising and fund-raising in creative ways. Join us! Contact – Jim at jim1coe@gmail.com

Finance

Enhance our understanding and implementation of best financial practices for small nonprofits, using accrual accounting. Contact – Dominic at dominic@vibrationsforwellness.com

A Gift to Be Simple planning

Lend your ideas, event-planning experience, and participation as we plan our annual fall fund-raising lunch on Oct. 26th. Contact – Mary at mary@renewableconcepts.net

Grant-seeking

Creating the foundation for seeking grants that further our activities and align with our mission. Contact – Sue at sgreen1@mindspring.com

Information technology (IT) support

Keeping up with technology is forever a challenge. As Simply Living converts to a relational database, we welcome assistance from experienced database and IT people. – Dominic at dominic@vibrationsforwellness.com