December
Spotlight
Sea Education Association, a non-profit, educational organization in the Woods Hole community of Cape Cod, runs the only academic program in the world that incorporates a six-week voyage under full sail on one of our tall ships for undergraduate students in our off-campus program.
Last year we very successfully ran SEA Expedition - An Adult Continuing Education Experience with 22 participants aboard the brigantine SSV Robert C. Seamans in French Polynesia. We are gearing up for our second annual adult program which will again sail in January 2008 from Papeete to Moorea, and other French Polynesian islands including Bora Bora.
During the 8-day sail you will actively engage in all aspects of the ship's operations, and this is what makes this such an unusual opportunity. There are no chaise lounges and no cocktail hours - you are on watch and learning about the ecology of the islands both above and under water, the cultural history of the Polynesian people and, together with our scientists, participate in oceanographic sampling in deep waters. This Expedition will set off on a 400-mile sail in concert with lectures and guided land tours giving an in-depth introduction to the tropical forests and rugged landscapes of this terrestrial oasis in the middle of the South Pacific.
For more information, please check out our Website and read a recent article in The Falmouth Bulletin. |
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Consider Doing Something this Holiday Season
by Allen Larson, President
Cape Cod Center for Sustainability
 "The Story of Stuff" with Annie Leonard is traveling across the Internet at this time of the year when we are at the peak of our consumption mindsets. Annie's piece takes us through the "materials economy," which she frames as a linear process in which "stuff" is moved through a system that includes "extraction," "production," "distribution," "consumption," and, finally, "disposal." At the end of the piece, Annie presents a list of ten actions that each of us could take that would improve our community and our quality of life. The link to the entire piece is www.storyofstuff.com.
Number 6 on this list states that "spending time in face-to-face civic or community activities strengthens the community, and many studies show that a stronger community is a source of social and logistical support, greater security, and happiness. A strong community is also critical to having a strong, active democracy." We encourage people to follow this suggestion for the fundamental reason that doing so would significantly expand the capacity of nonprofits to do their work.
And at this time of year more than any other, nonprofit organizations are reaching out to each of us as individuals to donate. Money is certainly essential, but the value of forging a personal connection that continues over time is even more important. MORE
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Lasting Moments
by Editor
 As we all pause at the end of the year either to celebrate and honor our spiritual beliefs or to define our hopes and resolutions for the new year, we often wish that the calmness and connections that are the essence of this time could somehow last throughout the year.
We highlight an organization each month in our newsletter that we wish to recognize and support. We list them all again with the hope that you may look at them again to see whether their missions and goals may relate in some way to your own.
You'll find that we've listed literally hundreds more in our Community Directory. The gift we ask of you is simply to pass this list along. Please suggest to others you know that they might find an organization there with which to connect.
And hug your friends and families. This Christmas season won't be by this way again. MORE
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All In A 'Day in the Life'
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An Interesting Read
 Nearly everyone is talking about sustainability. But what exactly does it mean? Morrison Institute and Arizona State University's Global Institute of Sustainability answer that question and many more in Sustainability for Arizona: The Issue of Our Age. What can we learn from this?
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Listen In!
 Tune in to hear Allen Larson, President of the Cape Cod Center for Sustainability discuss the Center's activities on WPXC FM (PIXY 102.9) and Frank FM (WFQR/WFRQ 101.1 and 93.5) on December 23 at 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.
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Finally!
 After many hours of angst and a few web glitches it is finally available online! Watch the Cape Wind Discussion hosted at the Museum of Natural history by clicking here.
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Send Us Your Stuff!
 The newsletter editors are looking to share funny, warm, or touching stories from nonprofits and volunteers from their daily experiences from the office, board and committee meetings, or out in the field.
We'll make a $25 donation for any stories or photographs that we publish.
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