A sample of our local campaigns

                  Meeting with Tanya Gadiel State Member for Parramatta

We had two meetings in quick succession - one to discuss 'no new coal' and one to discuss renewables and related topics

 For the notes of the meeting on renewables go to 

 http://www.parracan.org/MtgTGadiel.pdf 

Following the meeting we forwarded a summary paper on wind power developments in NSW

go to      http://www.parracan.org/REandEEfficiencies.pdf

    350.org day - Library Display from 19th February till 5th March 

                     -  visit Parramatta City Library and see the display of entries from kids

                         young and old in our competition inviting reponses to Climate Change.

                        There are over 50 including the winners

Annual General Meeting 30th November 2010

http://www.parracan.org/AGM09.pdf 

Annual General Meeting 29th March 2009

We held the ParraCAN AGM in Parramatta Park - near the Kiosk.  After a quick and efficient formal meeting we spent the rest of our time planting trees (sedge, actually, to help protect against erosion of the river bank) along the western bank  of the river, and followed this with another delicious lunch.

This was ParraCAN'S first AGM. The Acting Chair's report can be viewed here

http://www.parracan.org/AGM09B.doc 

 Earth Hour Fund Raising Dinner 28th March

Some 30 people enjoyed a wonderful vegetarian  meal at  ParraCAN's fundraiser dinner on 28 March in  the  the  Tian Ci  Restaurant at 1006 Victoria Road West Ryde.  We were part of the growing success of Earth Hour - which is helping to establish climate change awareness and action around the world.

Carbon Polution Reduction Scheme - taking action

On 27th March ParraCAN coordinated a day of direct action at the office of Julie Owens (Federal Member for Parramatta).  It is clear that there is still a lack of urgency in the public mind and much more needs to be done.

 Julie Owens spoke at some length with ParraCAN about the Government's actions  to date and what else it is planning.

ParraCAN higlighted the deficiencies with the Government's proposed 'Carbon Pollution Reuduction Scheme (CPRS) - especially the potential for it to undercut the actions that individuals,  families and communities are making to reduce their 'carbon footprints' .  We emphasised the need for urgent and major action and the need for a  successful global response at the upcoming International Conference in Copenhagen (December).

This day of action will be reported in the local press.

Ring-around-Parliament: 3 February

Delegates - joined by 2000 plus people formed  a ring around Parliament (2.5 km!) to drive home to the Government the need for urgent action. Footage of this historic,  but peaceful action,  has been included in a number of national and state media

Climate Change Summit:  30 January to 2 February

ParraCAN was represented at the National Climate Change Summit by Tom and Ling Halbert, and Annie Nielsen - who joined over 400 other delegates from 140 grassroots climate action groups for a very productive conference.   

Parramatta Council - 13 September 2008 - Outcomes

 We are surveyed  all  53 candidates prior to the recent Local Government Electionsfor Parramatta.

The results of the survey follow.  In summary there was a modest, but very 'climate change action positive' response to our survey. 

ParraCAN is following up elected candidates to work with them in turning sentiment into action...

Patchwork Mural prize winners

Two winners for the mural competition have been selected.

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Earth Care Fair Mural Competition

ParraCAN attended the EarthCare Fair at the Richmond Campus of UWS. The Mural Compeitition we held attracted these fine entries by youngsters who expressed their feelings about climate change.

From their young hearts do you hear a desperate plea!!!!

Thanks to Eckersleys art supplies in parramatta for their donation of gift vouchers for the prizes.

The entries are on this page.

Kathy : People should live in harmony with our world working with it not against it.

 

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Nyssa : use of wind power new my home is fun and cool

Teanu (12) : smoke pollution

Byrne (8) : how the world should be

Bella and dad (3) : tree, lake & sky

Stanley (6) : its all about me and U helping the earth.

Mitchell (11) : are we to suppose that our children may only be able
to see an elephant in a picture book - david attenborough

Kathleen (8) : care for the earth "Heart" means wants everyone
to love the environment. "Stars" means the place above the earth.
Tree with roots going under the earth.

Tristan (10) : We will use the wind to power our homes

Riley (13) : The bird is a vulture looking for food and spots the dead fox.
The climate goes crazy as the trees show and a cow eating grass.

This group is making grass roots activity much more powerful through concerted action on common priorities and strategies.

A recent Statewide Conference (4 and 5 October) of the group was very successful and produced a good strategic plan.  ParraCAN will be closely involved in helping to make it happen.

We will publish details as we swing into action

You are invited to an Earth Hour vegetarian Dinner

@

Tian Ci vegetarian restaurant

Where: 1006 Victoria Road West Ryde

Date: 28^th March 2009

Time: 7:00 Pm 

map reference http://tinyurl.com/cbeujg

Cost: $30 includes a banquet style dinner including tea. BYO

RSVP by Sun 22^nd March

Please call Ling to make a booking

0410688499

or email

ling300ppm at gmail.com

This is a ParraCAN fund raising event