Q. What is the vision for Events?
The emphasis is on creating conscious parties- full out, unrestricted, celebratory dance parties... THE PLACE TO BE! On any given weekend, people want to go out and enjoy. That's going be the foundation for the future of sustainability- great music, aware people, topical discussion, and an inspiring environment... with the most perfect vibe we can create. Part of that will be done by showcasing and celebrating the very best that the Bay Area sustainability community has to offer, such as EcoHoliday SF. Check our website often for further announcements of upcoming events and opportunities to volunteer. www.uas.coop

Q. What is the point of a Convergence Center?
We'll be creating an energetic, magnetic space that pulls the sustainability community together in a fun and natural way, but then what? There has got to be more. We plan to design it in a way that contains a conscious directive. We are all here because we are all co-creating the change we want to see in the world. Look around- you're not alone. Everyone can meet each other in a physical location known as the Convergence Center, interact, and then go out into the world and keep on bringing the shift- while working together! Check our website often for further updates of the creation of the Convergence Center and opportunities to volunteer. www.uas.coop

Q. What exactly is "Mapping the Ecology of the Movement"?
Mapping the Ecology of the Movement (MEM) is UAS' database of participating members, who are working in various areas of the sustainability meta-movement, which is set up to show users where there are overlaps and gaps in our collective work. Any member can become listed in the MEM database and anyone can find out more at www.uas.coop/node/981. We are also looking for some dedicated volunteers to help gather and compile this information into the database. Please contact Kevin Bayuk, our interim Volunteer Coordinator, for further details at http://kevin@uas.coop.

Q. What are people saying about Communications, baby?
UAS has been maintaining a website and newsletter (which is in front of your eyes right now) for years, and we are looking for ways to improve our communications. The newsletter is always looking for contributors to write articles, submit events, and highlight exciting happenings in the sustainability movement in the Bay Area and beyond. While staying true and focused on our Bay Area roots, the newsletter is expanding to reach a larger audience on a wider variety of topics that interest you! That means we want to hear more suggestions for topics and submissions from our members. Articles should be about one page in length and be very solution-oriented. We know what the problems are already, so let's focus on the answers! Contact Hillary Strobel, Communications Facilitator, for further details at http://hillygirl@yahoo.com.