APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY A N.W. Appropriate Technology Conference, sponsored by the Experimental Center for the Advancement of Invention and Innovation with a grant from the National Science Foundation has been scheduled for September 8 and 9 at the University of Oregon in Eugene. A regional event for the people of Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Northern California and Hawaii, the conference will update participants on appropriate states-of-the-art in energy, wastes, food production and marketing, community education, growth management and cooperative skill development. An exciting group of resource people from all over the region will be on hand to conduct workshops and share ideas. The conference is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Innovation Center at 131 Gilbert Hall, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403, 503/686-3326. This looks like a good one'>"'we'll see you there. -SA New Roots, $8/year, bimonthly, from: New Roots c/o Energy Office University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA 01003 New England folks now have their own regional a.t. newsletter-the first issue of which has a real good feel to it. Lists of a.t. learning centers in the region, farmers' markets, local agricultural organizations, regional conferences and events, regional energy policy and more. -TB Feasibility Study on Development ofa Small-Scale Cellulose Insulation Industry in Tompkins County, NY, 1978, $16 from: Community Energy Network 122 Anabel Taylor Hall Ithaca, NY 14853 We mentioned this last issue in introducing an article on fire problems of cellulose insulation but had not yet seen it and didn't have its price (see above). Covers in considerable detail (225 pp.) relative economics, energetics and hazards of cellulose insulation and its small-scale manufacture vs. other insulations. Lays out all the claims and counter-claims but lack of decisive conclusions inhibits somewhat its usefulness. Should definitely be reviewed by anyone considering manufacture of such materials. - TB Native SelfSufficiency, 8 pp'/issue, $5-$10 donation (checks payable to Native Seif-SufficiencyIThe Youth Project), from: Tribal Sovereignty Project P.O. Box 1044 Guerneville, CA 95466 Despite the devastation their cultures have sustained, many Native Americans still maintain distinct natural advantages for re-establishing strong, selfreliant nations: their own lands, their own languages and traditions, and a historical worldview that sees the Creation in every local stream and critter. Many Native folks arc now discovering the great potential appropriate technologies have for helping this process along. Native Self-Sufficiency is a small newsletter filled with solid information and resources to help Indian people with everything from organic gardening to renewable energy. They are particularly interested in linking up with a.t. projects sponsored by Native folks across the country. Let's help August/September 1978 RAIN Page 3 $4.50, available from: Public Citizen, Inc., P.o . Box 19404, Washington, DC 20036. This useful handbook focuses on three specific fund-raising methods; direct mail, professional canvassing and marathons. A complete bibliography is included. The Grantsmanship Center News, $15/year, published bi-monthly by: The Grantsmanship Center, 1015 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90015. This well-established publication is particularly helpful not only for its funding information, but for its tips on non-funding related survival issues: legislation, press relations, organizational structure and management, etc. It also profiles foundations, successful groups, federal funding programs, and other topics of interest. Particularly useful is "Deadlines"-a comprehensive listing of federal grant programs and their deadlines. them get established with our financial support -SA Grants News Letter, free from: Office of Appropriate Technology State of California 1530 10th Street Sacramento. CA 95814 , Though focussed specifically on California, this newsletter also carries information on federal and other funding available e1sewhere-HUD Passive Solar Contest, USDA competitive grants on alternative agricultural methods, HUD a' I j , III' neighborhood revitalization programs, etc. Also other resources: The Grassroots Fund-Raising Book, Joan Flanagan, 1978, $5 .25 , available from : The Youth Project, 1000 Wisconsin Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20007. Geared primarily towards.membership groups, this book details fundraising mechanisms such as benefits, auctions, marathons, speakers bureaus, membership drives, canvassing, publicity and other funding sources. Fund-Raising in the Public Interest, by David Grub and David Zwick, 1978, IRAIN's office is at 2270 N.W. Irving, Portland, OR 97210. Ph: (503) 227-5110. RAIN Tom Bender Joan Meitl . Linda Sawaya STAFF: Lane deMoII Lee Johnson Steven Ames Typesetting: Irish Setter Printing: Times Litho I
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