7 Austin Heroes, 2006

Hello & Happy New Year from The SSB!

We wanted to start this year off right. So, let's take a look at 7 Local Heroes from 2006. Hope you enjoy and hope to see you soon. Thanks for all your support of local, sustainable living solutions!

7 Heroes 2006:

> Bill Bunch & Save Our Springs
Bill isn't afraid of attacking those entities that threaten our sustainability and quality of life. They also through great parties -- and have been an active community advocate for over 15 years. visit www.sosalliance.org/ for more info.

> Will Wynn
Love him .. or not (!), our mayor is a passionate and oft-quoted leader in the fight against global warming and for a cleanly fueled, energy efficient future. Mayor Wynn has received public endorsements from - - among others, "Smitty Smith" of Public Citizen. visit www.wynnagain.com/newsletter/environment.htm
 for more info.

> Karen Hadden, SEED Coalition
This recently retired teacher & parent is singlehandedly taking on Governor Perry's COAL PLANT FAST TRACK MOVEMENT, fighting the powerful grip that big monied interests have on our media, our politics and members of our state legal system. Go Karen, Go SEED! visit www.stopthecoalplant.org/ & www.seedcoalition.org/ for more info.

> Dick Pierce, American YouthWorks / Austin PermaCulture Group
Founding instructor of the Austin Permaculture movement, Senior Director of American Youthworks' green building program, mentor to all, inspired protagonist, and even more inspiring lecturer ... "DP" gives us all the perspective, enthusiasm and sense of community that makes "the green thing" exciting. visit www.austinprogressivecalendar.com/ for more info.

> Pamela Boyar, Sunset Valley Farmers Market
Director of the Sunset Valley Farmers Market - she's single-handedly built the local farmers market movement into a mainstream presence in Austin, lent her expertise to the Austin Farmers Market, and last year was awarded Director of the Year, by the National Farmers Market Association. (she also hosted us 5 times in 2006!) visit www.svfm.org for more info.

> The Austin Green Building Program
This unbelievable group of laid back professionals is doing so much for Austin and the world on a daily basis, and for over 15 years. Amazing educational programming, fantastic rebate incentives, incredible support for local businesses, ceaseless enthusiasm for local events, world class expertise, great jokes... The AGBP is a well-rounded international leader that inspires. visit www.austinenergy.com/Energy%20Efficiency/Programs/Green%20Building/index.htm for more info.

> Paul Robbins, The Austin Environmental Directory
Austin's most dedicated environmental researcher, advocate, and educator. Paul has, for the last 12 years, dedicated himself to creating this user-friendly guide to environmental issues and solutions. Paul's fearless dedication to realism, locality & detail is as yet unequaled by other Austin media. visit www.environmentaldirectory.info/Austin/ for more info.

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*Good news is, there are many other heroes: John Dromgoole, Austin Water Conservation, Brandi Clark, Austin Energy, Natalie Marquis, Austin Watershed Protection, Jim Holland, Austin Solar Rebates, John Mackey, Ecology Action, Patricia Allison, Kevin Anderson -- just to name a few.

*We also appreciate the entrepreneurs, non-profits, entertainers, artists, volunteers, and Austinites (like you!) who came together to support Sustainability in Austin: 2006. Let's keep going, ya'll!

Thanks again for a great year, and looking forward to more,

Peace & everything to you!
Sincerely,

The Sustainable Shopper's Ball Team:
Chris Searles, Sam Webber, Nancy McNab, Sue Searles, Eric Cavanaugh,
Heather Carter, Jeremy Walther, our Founders, our Sponsors, and many more
visit: www.sustain-a-ball.org/
phone: 512-288-3262 for more info

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