Citizens Intent on Reforming Corporate Accountability (CIRCA)

Summary

This weekend of events was a good example of several like-minded groups working together to coordinate several events. View or print a copy of the Moving to Action Brochure. The events include the following:

• The Great Turning, Presentation by David Korten, Friday, October 13, 7:00 p.m., First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 West Weisheimer Road, sponsored by CIRCA
• Creating Earth Community - Earth Charter Community Summit, Saturday, October 14, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 1197 Noe-Bixby Road, sponsored by Earth Charter Central Ohio
• Building Local Sustainability, Saturday, October 14, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Agricultural Administration Building, 2120 Fyffe Road, co-sponsored by Simply Living; Social Responsibility Initiative, College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, The Ohio State University; Sierra Club Central Ohio Group; Environmental Forum of First Community Church; and Central OH Alliance for Democracy
• Voting Rights Revival, Friday, October 13 to Sunday, October 15, Columbus State Community College, Nestor Hall, 550 E. Spring Street, sponsored by a coalition of voting rights groups

The Great Turning: Moving from Empire to Earth Community

Friday, October 13, 7:00 p.m., First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 West Weisheimer 

CIRCA (Citizens Intent on Reforming Corporate Accountability) is hosting David Korten, writer and economist, who will be in Columbus October 12 – 14 to share his exciting proposals for changing the direction our society and the human race is taking.  His most recent book is The Great Turning – from Empire to Earth Community.  He suggests that for the past 5,000 years we have been living with a "Dominator" model under which a few at the top acquire great wealth and rule the huge majority that lives in poverty.  We do not need to accept this as our unavoidable fate.  A "Great Turning" is underway in which people at the grass roots all around the world are taking control of their own power and creating positive change.  Korten shows us how we can join this process and make it happen.  Presentation followed by question and answer period. More information on David Korten and The Great Turning. David Korten will participate in other events listed in the Korten visit schedule.

Creating Earth Community - Earth Charter Community Summit

Saturday, October 14, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 1197 Noe-Bixby Road 

Earth Charter Central Ohio, The Interfaith Association of Central Ohio and the Columbus Grassroots Congress will sponsor its annual Earth Charter Community Summit on Saturday, October 14, 2006 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  This year's theme is "Creating Earth Community."  Our keynote speaker is David Korten, author of "The Great Turning -- From Empire to Earth Community."  This is an opportunity for folk in Central Ohio to begin an honest dialogue on our mutual responsibilities to one another and everything around us.  This is an opportunity to abandon apathy and move to action. More information on David Korten and The Great Turning.

The Earth Charter is a declaration of fundamental principles for building a just, sustainable, and peaceful global society in the 21st century.  It seeks to inspire in all people a new sense of global interdependence and shared responsibility for the well-being of the human family and the larger living world.  It is an expression of hope and a call to help create a global partnership at a critical juncture in history.

The mission of the Earth Charter Central Ohio (ECCO) is to contribute to the Earth Charter USA Campaign by educating others about the values and principles of the Earth Charter.  We will support the Earth Charter USA Campaign through organizing and coordinating efforts of awareness of the charter and its principles and/or supporting and endorsing policies that speak to the principles of the charter.  We will encourage organizations, institutions, and individuals to embrace the principles of the charter.  ECCO plans to hold annual community summits on the Earth Charter and its principles until it has been adopted. 

Do it Here - Do it Now: Building Local Sustainability, Responding to Economic and Energy Challenges

Saturday, October 14, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Agricultural Administration Building, The Ohio State University, 2120 Fyffe Road

In a volatile world it is time to bring together leaders and concerned individuals in our local community to learn about the issues, build collaboration and take action.  This day will focus on local perspectives on the crucial issues of Transportation, Land Use and Food vs. Fuel, highlighting current realities and possible directions for community action.  Brochure and registration form and conference agenda.  More information at the Simply Living Web Site. Sponsored by Simply Living; Social Responsibility Initiative, College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, The Ohio State University; Sierra Club Central Ohio Group; Environmental Forum of First Community Church; and Central OH Alliance for Democracy.

Tune In, Tune Up, Turn Out - A Voting Rights Revival

Friday, October 13 to Sunday, October 15, Columbus State Community College, Nestor Hall, 550 Spring Street

Focusing on concrete solutions to empower Ohio voters at the polls November 7th, 2006, this conference will inspire and inform with highly-respected speakers and hands-on workshops.  Speakers include Mark Crispin Miller, author of Fooled Again: How the Right Stole the 2004 Election and Why They'll Steal the Next One Too (Unless We Stop Them) and Ruth Colker, author of Everyday Law for People with Disabilities.  Among the workshops: changes in the voting laws; basic voting procedures; ensuring your vote is counted; working with Boards of Elections; Election Protection videography; voting and disability rights; and post-election audits. To register or view the complete schedule of events visit the Voting Rights Revival Conference Website.