All Member Comments

“ The 2 day Transition Town Training with Alastair and Pat was inspiring, informative, experiential, and empowering! I recommend this training for anyone looking to jump-start their own involvement as a positive force in fostering positive change for the future, in their community and their life. - We can each make a world of difference one community at a time! ”

— Bethankful on Apr 26, 2009.

“ The group is prepared to work with all national groups, in order to help them with their efforts to move forward in establishing Transition Initiatives around the country. Based upon the fact that the Initiative encourages tailoring the program to the specific needs of the community, it is very comforting to know that we can share information about what does and does not work. This will help to avoid unnecessary errors, and save precious time. ”

— Howard Rosenfeld on Apr 22, 2009.

“ If you come, They will build it. ”

— Terry Halwes on Apr 20, 2009.

“ This is a great way to for people to check on upcoming Transition Town teleconferences and presentations, as well as upcoming training events. ”

— Alastair on Apr 1, 2009.

“ Actually I think that 10 people was a good number. More than that would make the conference call too busy. ”

— Marshall Klein on Mar 31, 2009.

“ inspiring good ideas ”

— Becky Prelitz on Mar 31, 2009.

“ If by Meetup you mean the training (must admit I find the transition US website and all the lingo difficult and confusing to use) then I think it is very worthwhile, in fact necessary. ”

— Patricia Greene on Dec 3, 2008.

“ Everyone involved is deeply committed to the transition and issues relating to it and they are also darn friendly! ”

— Nika Boyce on Nov 24, 2008.

“ If anyone would like to listen to first hand experience on how a Transition Town can become a reality in the USA, this is the place to come. ”

— Gloria Saddler on Nov 12, 2008.

“ We can learn from others outside our community. It really expands the learning and sharing pool. ”

— Patricia Sanders on Nov 12, 2008.

“ It is always good to discuss different approaches as there may be things that apply to any group going through this process. Alastair is a good coordinator. It is also nice to see that this is going on all over the U.S. We are not alone! ”

— Bill Laberge on Nov 12, 2008.

“ You'll come away with a good introduction to the Transition Town iniative and meet great people and have a lot of fun in the process. ”

— Mark Archambault on Nov 4, 2008.

“ You will be encouraged and empowered to do more if you participate in this seminar. ”

— Mark Burnham on Nov 3, 2008.

“ Meeting up with others who are in the intiation stage as well as those who have pioneered the way in thisr own communities gives me energy to move forward in builidng more support in our own community. ”

— Carolyn Morrison on Oct 28, 2008.

“ empower yourself now! change is possible, starting with your community ”

— matt on Oct 14, 2008.

“ The group we had was quite diverse and very dynamic with much by way of complementary interests and approaches. I was very inspired and excited about working with them. ”

— Barbara Miller on Oct 7, 2008.

“ The news about peak oil and climate change can be so fear-provoking and lead me to feel overwhelmed, hopeless and helpless. This group provides a positive venue to brainstorm, process and plan for a beautiful, sustainable future. It puts me in contact with others who have exciting ideas on how to make transition happen on all levels -- from energy, to food production, to business, to art... The group is inclusive: people with varying skills and interests are encourage to help make a difference. It is the collective genius that will help us find our way to a sustainable future and develop a power-down strategy that people will see as inviting and preferable to the present, non-sustainable way of living. When several people meet and minds are allowed to expand, synergy happens; beautiful ideas and plans result and the load doesn't feel so heavy anymore. Lighten up and join our group! Make things happen! ”

— Pat Proulx-Lough on Oct 6, 2008.

“ Interested what we are doing and apply to local situation. Maybe get some tip, hint or good idea, questions clarified, etc. ”

— Richard Kuhnel on Sep 30, 2008.