Fab Planet Summit 2014

OUT for Sustainability invites you to the LGBTQ summit on the intersectionality of environment, society and LGBTQ identity. We’ll have speakers, workshops and an awards party, all with tasty snacks and drinks, and a diverse range of voices. SEPTEMBER 13, 2014 (SATURDAY) FROM 1-6:30PM 220 & CHANGE, PIONEER SQUARE IN SEATTLE, WA Fab Planet Summit Sessions OUT for Sustainability is looking for fabulous, knowledgeable and dynamic speakers and facilitators for our first ever LGBTQ sustainability summit this September in Seattle! Our goal is to develop an enriching program to represent, inform and engage our community. Do you have an incredible person in mind? Great! Take a look at our session outline below and feel free to send nominations (you may also nominate yourself) to brendan@out4s.org. We look forward to hearing from you! PANELS Intersectionality Panel. What is LGBTQ sustainability and what does that mean for our community? We are interested in individuals exploring the subject to discuss the possibilities of this intersection, the role of LGBTQ individuals, community foundations and future directions. Queer and Present Danger: Disaster, climate change and vulnerability. When action to prevent climate change slows, we are faced with an uncertain future. When these events happen, how do we create prepared communities? How are we resilient? What challenges are unique to LGBTQ communities? Seeking disaster experts! Coming Out Green: Sustainability pros discuss their work and experiences in the field with thoughts on becoming involved in an increasingly accessible world. Looking for professionals, activists and world-changers in all sectors! WORKSHOPS Communicating Sustainability: Are LGBTQ folks more green? What sort of language and tactics mobilize people? How do humor and camp fit in? Discussion to be led by communications facilitators discussing difference and common ideas in messaging. Community Building: How do we create a thriving, sustainable LGBTQ community? How do we reach broad and diverse audiences? Sustainable and LGBTQ communities share their experiences. Facilitators from all aspects of community encouraged! Create a Green Team. How to get a diverse, sustainable team started at your organization. Ideally someone who has done this at several organizations.