<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
	>

<channel>
	<title>Harrisonburg Summits &#187; Action</title>
	<atom:link href="http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/category/action/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com</link>
	<description>Hosted by the Fairfield Center (formerly Community Mediation Center)</description>
	<lastBuildDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:29:40 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1</generator>
	<language>en</language>
	<sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency>
			<item>
		<title>&#8220;Passport&#8221; Program</title>
		<link>http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/2010/05/passport-program/</link>
		<comments>http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/2010/05/passport-program/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2010 14:20:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kai</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Action]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Intercultural/Interfaith]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Summit Report]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/?p=1766</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Convened by Kai Degner
Session III
Attendees (among others): Zulfiqar Ishaq, Brian Gumm, Heather Da&#8217;Mes, Yusuf Espinel, Anmar Saif, Nasser Alsaadun, Holly Martin, Kristee Trumbo, Diana Woodall, Erin Gumm, Scott Kim, Sam Nickels, others
This session focused on the possibility of creating a structure in which people in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County could individually work to interact with [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/2010/05/passport-program/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>2</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Public Transportation &#8211; Lay Health Promoters</title>
		<link>http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/2010/05/public-transportation-lay-health-promoters/</link>
		<comments>http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/2010/05/public-transportation-lay-health-promoters/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2010 14:10:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kai</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Action]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Intercultural/Interfaith]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Summit Report]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/?p=1762</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Tonya Osinkosky
Table C	3-4 pm
Attendees: Anne Lorimer, Jeremy Aldrich, Youngsil Kang, Sam Nickels, Wilfredo Flores, Brian Gumm, Maria Martinez, Fredy Martinez, Julia Solow, Dolma, Holly Martin, Josh Diamond, Cindy Hunter, Florencia Paz, Gilberto Diaz, Tonya Osinkosky, Betsy Gustavo
We understand that JMU is subsidizing public transit in H&#8217;burg, but we need better public transportation, too!
Lay Health Promoters have done three ride alongs and are circulating a petition that includes names, phone numbers, neighborhoods where people live, destinations they [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/2010/05/public-transportation-lay-health-promoters/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>DREAM Act and Building Bridges with Immigrant Communitites</title>
		<link>http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/2010/05/dream-act-and-building-bridges-with-immigrant-communitites/</link>
		<comments>http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/2010/05/dream-act-and-building-bridges-with-immigrant-communitites/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 14:36:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kai</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Action]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Intercultural/Interfaith]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Policy and Planning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Summit Report]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/?p=1754</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Convened by Julia Solow and Holly Martin
Table E	4pm
Attendees: Steve Smith, Rosemary Nicholson, Diane Rolle, Bryon Peachey, Mike Medley, Charlie Striukler, David Metzler, Ian Brammer Johnson, Maya Ajin, David Kreider, Pamyla A Yatis, Maria Murerwa, Esther Bittinger, Steve Shenk, Leah Rosenwasser, Maria Martinez, Fredy Martinez, Holly Martin, Gustavo Maldonado, Cheryl Woelk, Scott Kim, Erin Gumm
What is DREAM Act?


Opens a door to citizenship, higher education and legal work for undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/2010/05/dream-act-and-building-bridges-with-immigrant-communitites/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>1</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Multi-faiths for Peace and Justice in Israel/Palestine</title>
		<link>http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/2010/05/multi-faiths-for-peace-and-justice-in-israelpalestine/</link>
		<comments>http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/2010/05/multi-faiths-for-peace-and-justice-in-israelpalestine/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 14:15:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kai</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Action]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Intercultural/Interfaith]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Summit Report]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/?p=1747</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Convened by MuAwia  Dames and Bob Bersson
Table C- Adjoining Room 	4pm &#8211; 6pm

Approximately 30 individuals- Names to be added later.

Discussion points varied over a 2 hour session.


Support for Israel: where does it come from?
Several organizations exist nationally and abroad to address the needs and disseminate information.
Touched on some of the history and attempts for peace including the [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/2010/05/multi-faiths-for-peace-and-justice-in-israelpalestine/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Intercultural/Interfaith Summit: Agenda and Notes</title>
		<link>http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/2010/05/interculturalinterfaith-summit-agenda-and-notes/</link>
		<comments>http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/2010/05/interculturalinterfaith-summit-agenda-and-notes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 14:03:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kai</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Action]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Intercultural/Interfaith]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Partners]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Summit Report]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Technology]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/?p=1738</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[On May 23, 2010, over 100 people joined together for the HarrisonburgSummit to Build Bridges Between Our Intercultural and Interfaith Communities.  As with every Harrisonburg Summit organized by the Fairfield Center, the participants created the breakout sessions based on topics they were interested in.
Here are the topics, linked to the notes about the topic:

Engaging Children [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/2010/05/interculturalinterfaith-summit-agenda-and-notes/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Connecting Businesses and University Resources</title>
		<link>http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/2010/02/connecting-businesses-and-university-resources/</link>
		<comments>http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/2010/02/connecting-businesses-and-university-resources/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:14:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kai</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Action]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Business and Economy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education / Schools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Summit Report]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/?p=1628</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Scribe: Joyce Krech        Conveners:
Carol Hamilton, Center for Entrepreneurship (CFE), College of Business at JMU
Joyce Krech, Assistant Director, Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Cally’s &#8211; A    11:45 a.m.    Chuck Boles
Attendees: Dereck Criner, Alan Finks, Steve Stein, Noah McBrayer Jones, David Walters, Mitch Ball, Matt Robertson, Frank Tamberrino
•  Need for more awareness and connectivity between university and [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/2010/02/connecting-businesses-and-university-resources/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Google</title>
		<link>http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/2010/02/google/</link>
		<comments>http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/2010/02/google/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:55:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kai</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Action]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Business and Economy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Summit Report]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Technology]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/?p=1619</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Scribe: Andrew Royer        Convener: Mike Vanderpool    Cally&#8217;s B    11:45:00
Attendees:
Bruce Lundeen
Les Helmuth
Jean Buono
George Homan
Ande Banks
Tim Ruebke
Mike Vanderpool
Andrew Royer
Introduction of Valley Apps &#38; Google Apps
Quick Explanation of Google Apps capabilities
Session has moved into the Google Fiber Experiment discussion
What is Google&#8217;s intention with this experiment?
What happened to the downtown WiFi initiative?
Would major players like Verizon or Comcast [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/2010/02/google/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Summit Video: Sustainability, Media, and Open Space</title>
		<link>http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/2009/11/summit-video-sustainability-media-and-open-space/</link>
		<comments>http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/2009/11/summit-video-sustainability-media-and-open-space/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kai</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Action]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interviews]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sustainability]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Video]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/?p=1526</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Josh Gooden of 91studios attended the November 14th Sustainability Summit &#8211; and had his video camera with him.  The short video captures the topics and the Open Space process, and highlights the conversations had about community-driven news in an age where traditional forms of news are seeing challenges in remaining viable.  You&#8217;ll see Brent Finnegan [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/2009/11/summit-video-sustainability-media-and-open-space/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Mountaintop Removal / What&#8217;s so bad about Coal?</title>
		<link>http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/2009/11/mountaintop-removal-whats-so-bad-about-coal/</link>
		<comments>http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/2009/11/mountaintop-removal-whats-so-bad-about-coal/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:51:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kai</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Action]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Summit Report]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sustainability]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/?p=1522</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Page Shields Mountaintop Removal/ What&#8217;s so bad about Coal? Page Shields/Lara Mack H 3 PM Randy Seitz, Joe Sharrer, Erica Stoltzfus,Chris Geil, Mike Newcomb, Lynn Cameron, and Diana Woodall The damaging effects of coal mining, coal processing, and coal burning were discussed at length. The reasons why coal cannot be made clean at this point [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/2009/11/mountaintop-removal-whats-so-bad-about-coal/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Soil &amp; Water Conservation/Organics</title>
		<link>http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/2009/11/soil-water-conservationorganics/</link>
		<comments>http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/2009/11/soil-water-conservationorganics/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:35:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kai</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Action]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Summit Report]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sustainability]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/?p=1515</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[John B. Reeves Soil &#38; Water Conservation/Organics Sally Newkirk Table F 13:00:00 Sally Newkirk, John Reeves, Joanna Gray, Harvey Yoder, Nathan Barge, Beth Schermerhorn, Laura Dent, Erich Knight Propose more local awareness/practice of local, intensive organic gardening. Beth described initiatives by &#8220;New Community Project&#8221;; the ongoing Permaculture classes she&#8217;s helping 1/week, the larger Permaculture class [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/2009/11/soil-water-conservationorganics/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>4</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Utilizing Federal and State Rebates for Energy Production/Efficiency/Use</title>
		<link>http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/2009/11/utilizing-federal-and-state-rebates-for-energy-productionefficiencyuse/</link>
		<comments>http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/2009/11/utilizing-federal-and-state-rebates-for-energy-productionefficiencyuse/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:30:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kai</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Action]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Summit Report]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sustainability]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/?p=1512</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Tom Domonoske Utilizing Federal and State Rebates for Energy Production/Efficiency/Use Tom Domonoske J 15:00:00 Nathan Barge
Patrick Nolan
Amanda Herman
Charles Hendricks
Travis Layman
Tip Parker
David Castroline
Tom Duval
Benjamin Meredith
Tom Domonoske
Charles Churchman
Pat Churchman
Lynn Smith
Diana Woodall The session accessing the federal and state rebates and credits for increasing energy efficiency of homes and also for solar and wind energy production.
Both the state [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/2009/11/utilizing-federal-and-state-rebates-for-energy-productionefficiencyuse/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Planning Harrisonburg&#8217;s Future: The City&#8217;s Comprehensive Plan</title>
		<link>http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/2009/11/planning-harrisonburgs-future-the-citys-comprehensive-plan/</link>
		<comments>http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/2009/11/planning-harrisonburgs-future-the-citys-comprehensive-plan/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:02:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kai</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Action]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Policy and Planning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sustainability]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/?p=1509</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Convener: MuAwia Da&#8217;mes   Scribe: Pat Churchman 
Table H 1st session 
Attendees: Many!
The Harrisonburg Planning Commission wants input as it reviews its five year plan. Several features put into effect suggested by citizens have been bike lanes and sidewalks.
Question: Is there an overall vision?
Ans: Yes, the group plan.
Question: Is there a broad goal?
Ans: Yes, a [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/2009/11/planning-harrisonburgs-future-the-citys-comprehensive-plan/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Starting a Harrisonburg Debate Series or Program</title>
		<link>http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/2009/11/starting-a-harrisonburg-debate-series-or-program/</link>
		<comments>http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/2009/11/starting-a-harrisonburg-debate-series-or-program/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:26:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kai</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Action]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education / Schools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Summit Report]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sustainability]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Video]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/?p=1495</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Attendees:  Tom DuVal, MuAwia Da&#8217;mes, Bruce Lundeen, Aaron Hagmeier, Diana Woodall, Kai Degner, Tom Domonske
Kai Degner convened a session at the second Sustainability Summit about starting a Harrisonburg debate league or series, as previsouly discussed on HburgNews.com and in numerous late night conversations with local debate experts, particularly current and past coaches at JMU and [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/2009/11/starting-a-harrisonburg-debate-series-or-program/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Valley 25&#215;25 Effort Underway</title>
		<link>http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/2009/11/valley-25x25-effort-underway/</link>
		<comments>http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/2009/11/valley-25x25-effort-underway/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:08:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kai</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Action]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sustainability]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/?p=1491</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[At the second Harrisonburg Sustainability Summit, Jeff Tang of JMU&#8217;s Integrated Science and Technology (ISAT) program discussed the Shenandoah Valley&#8217;s 25&#215;25 effort, which aims to get 25% of the Valley&#8217;s energy supplied by renewable sources by 2025.
Here are links to further information.  Contact Jeff Tang at tangjd [at] jmu.edu
The resources below are from the the [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.harrisonburgsummits.com/2009/11/valley-25x25-effort-underway/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
	</channel>
</rss>
