Again Shape our Future has reserved three exclusive ‘Field side’ marquees that will have a decidedly ‘green’ theme.

BOOKINGS are now being taken so reserve Saturday 26th November from noon till 6pm and join many of our friends and colleagues for a great day at the polo at Werribee Park.

This event offers the perfect transition from the excitement of the Spring Racing Carnival to the buzz of the summer social season and as always the atmosphere will be charged and the focus will be on entertainment, fashion and celebrations with friends.

Please email enquiries@shapeourfuture.org.au or contact Geoff on 0428 317 387 for ticket bookings or further information.

The fear campaign against a price on pollution has become so absurd that talkback radio hosts are claiming that a price on pollution means the end of our economy and life as we know it. Independent MPs are even receiving death threats.

Now, these same radio hosts have joined with climate deniers and far-right politicians to organise anti-climate action rallies as part of Tony Abbott’s “people’s revolt”. They start on Saturday outside Julia Gillard’s electorate office in Melbourne. We must make sure that on the other side of town, our movement comes together to present the positive, mainstream views that hard-line ‘shock jocks’ prefer to ignore.

If we’re successful, the media won’t be able report on the anti-carbon price rallies without also reporting that more people turned out to express support for a price on pollution.

Can you join us?

Where: Treasury Place, Melbourne.
When: This Saturday (March 12) at 11am
RSVP: https://www.getup.org.au/campaign/ClickHereToRSVP

Right wing shock jock Chris Smith said last week on MTR radio: “I’ll do my best on a daily basis to spread the word”. We don’t have a radio network to promote our rally, but GetUp members have proved before that, when it counts, we’re willing to publicly show how much we care about clean energy & climate action.

Click here to RSVP

I was in Canberra last week and almost every politician and journalist I met with talked to me about the anti-climate action rallies. They’re spooked. I assured them that the campaign for climate action was just as strong — and now, we need to demonstrate this.

That’s why it’s so important we join together for a few hours this Saturday March 12 — not to have a louder, angrier rally, but to show the difference in both size and tone. While they’re shouting their angry slogans and misinformation, on the other side of Melbourne we’ll hold a positive, family-friendly gathering to stand up for our vision for clean energy and preserving a safe climate for our kids.

With your help, we’ll prove there are more of us than there are of them and in doing so we’ll make a powerful statement.

See you this Saturday.

Simon Sheikh
National Director
for the GetUp team

P.S. We’re counting on more then just your presence. We counting on your creativity (as you make a clever homemade banner if you can) and your persuasiveness (as you charm your friends into joining you). RSVP here

I participated in the Centre for Sustainability Leadership Fellowship Program last year and benefited greatly from it, gaining an amazing skills set and network of like minded people passionate about creating a sustainable world.

The Centre for Sustainability Leadership is having an information session on their 2011 Fellowship Program on Tuesday, 8th March and, I would encourage you to attend.

Date: Tuesday, 8th March 2011, 6.00 pm Location: River Terrace Yarra Building, Federation Square, Melbourne RSVP: http://2011infosessionmelbourne.eventbrite.com

The CSL Fellowship Program is a unique training opportunity where up to 26 individuals in each city develop the skills, networks and knowledge needed to influence a rapidly changing world and forge a more sustainable future.

The 7-month evening and retreat-based program is packed full of practical, immersive and challenging thinking and activities designed to grow each Fellow’s capacity to influence positive change in their areas of passion.

If you’re up for the challenge of growing your social and cultural footprint in 2011, go to our website www.csl.org.au and check out our brochure to learn more about the Fellowship Program and apply.

Our Annual Review is also a great place to learn more about CSL, our programs and the change makers in our network. Applications close at midnight on 27th March 2011.

Geoff Gourley will be attending the Ecobuild conference and will have access to leaders in sustainability and innovation; the key learning’s from the event will then be incorporated into the business upon return to help differentiate ISIS from their competitors in the property market.

Associates at Overbury have presented us with an exciting opportunity to go through their ‘Perfect Delivery’ model and give us a progress update on their ‘Client Experience’ initiative.

Geoff will be able to share what ISIS has learnt from implementing a new ‘Client Experience’ approach at.

Geoff was selected by Group Executives Michael Barnes – CEO, Michael Seay – COO and Gary Anderson – Group Executive – Sales and Marketing. Geoff will be sharing his experiences upon return.

http://www.ecobuild.co.uk

http://www.overbury.com

http://www.shapeourfuture.org.au

http://www.geoffgourley.com.au

Welcome to 2011, a fresh year and another opportunity to demonstrate serious sustainability leadership across the globe.

As you know I am passionate about sustainability and the environment.

What you may not know is that I am passionate about Polo and am Executive Director of a Not-For-Profit called Shape Our Future , this organisation continues to undertake a number of exciting sustainability and environmental projects.

To ensure the success of these projects we undertake a number of fundraising events and campaigns throughout the year.

Special Polo Event

buy your tickets here http://shapeourfuturepolo.eventbrite.com

Now in our 3rd year the February International Polo event is a great way to celebrate the best of summer and nature in the beautiful surrounds at Werribee Park.

If you haven’t been before the February Polo International is the premier polo event of the season, this year’s feature match is Australia Vs USA.

Get the event information  here http://www.shapeourfuture.org.au/

We hope you and your friends or family are able to join us.

Donations needed!

If you are unable to make the event and wish to make a donation please refer to the deposit method below.

Westpac Bank
Account:            Shape Our Future
BSB:                      033 100
Account No:    287345
Ref:                     Donation / Name

Many thanks and I look forward to catching up with you at the event.

Applications are now open for the CSL 2011 Fellowship Program.

I completed this scholarship based fellowship in 2008 and wholly endorse the programme run by Centre for Sustainability Leadership.

Find out more by visiting www.csl.org.au. Applications close on 27th March.

If you would like to personally discuss my experiences with this program please contact me on +61428 317 387 or email geoffgourley@bigpond.com

http://issuu.com/sustainabilityleadership/docs/2011_fellowship_program_webb

Shape Our Future is currently preparing proposals for an exciting sustainability based project partnering with Local Councils to enhance environmental sustainability and adapt to climate change.

The Victorian Local Sustainability Accord is offering councils $A6.7 million in grants to partner with organisations.

Due to an increase in opportunity Shape Our Future urgently needs assistance from 2-3 motivated volunteers to help complete our submissions by 21st December 2010.

If you would like to help this worthwhile cause and be involved in an exciting sustainability project please contact Executive Director and Founder – Geoff Gourley on 0428 317 387 or email geoffgourley@bigpond.com www.shapeourfuture.org.au

The Centre for Sustainability Leadership is searching for a CEO to consolidate our amazing achievements to date and to take the Centre to new heights.

We will actively consider candidates of all ages, and especially CSL Alumni, who have demonstrated clear leadership ability and are looking to grow into a CEO role.

See the position description for details.

If this opportunity is not for you – perhaps you know the perfect candidate? Please pass on to your networks.

Please contact me on 0488 031 896 or ceo.applications@csl.org.au to discuss further.

Geoff Gourley selected to the Property Council of Australia’s Sustainable Development Committee

Having completed a two year tenure on the Property Council of Australia’s Future Directions Committee Geoff has been selected to the PCA Sustainable Development Committee due to his extensive experience in property sector, passion for sustainability and knowledge of ‘greening’ the built environment.

This is a great opportunity for ISIS to build on their reputation as an industry and sustainability leader through Geoff’s involvement, which is in line with ISIS goal to improve financial performance through sustainable growth.

Read the article about the New Victorian Sustainable Development Committee.