From ashley at svionline.org Mon Sep 3 17:55:27 2007 From: ashley at svionline.org (ashley ironwood) Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2007 16:55:27 -0500 Subject: [Sviannouncements] tour of moonshadow Message-ID: <384E27D5-EB6B-4744-8A03-14B7E9A4AF50@svionline.org> greetings! we will be having a tour of our gardens and sequatchie valley institute's facilities this coming saturday, september 8th. 1-4pm central time. we'd love to have you! please give alex a call to let him know to expect you: alex - 949-4598 take care! - the moonshadow crew please note my new email address ************************************ ashley ironwood sequatchie valley institute 1233 cartwright loop whitwell, tn 37397 423-949-5922 ashley at svionline.org www.svionline.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ashley at svionline.org Tue Sep 11 15:05:04 2007 From: ashley at svionline.org (ashley ironwood) Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:05:04 -0500 Subject: [Sviannouncements] EMERGENCY WORK DAY Message-ID: please, if you can make it out this SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH we need help replacing one of the huge tarps that is now barely covering the meeting hall construction site ALL of our staff (other than the family) are currently traveling. WE REALLY NEED SOME HELP! we had almost an inch of rain in just a few hours this morning and johnny and i spent all of those hours temporarily rigging the fallen tarp so more damage wouldn't incur. patrick will be home soon (he was in town with the kids) to wallow in misery at the sight of it... i'm sure his heart will be lightened by word that some of you will be out here to help re-rig another tarp this saturday. so, please let me know as soon as you can if you can join us. in community, ashley please note my new email address ************************************ ashley ironwood sequatchie valley institute 1233 cartwright loop whitwell, tn 37397 423-949-5922 ashley at svionline.org www.svionline.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ashley at svionline.org Wed Sep 12 17:55:20 2007 From: ashley at svionline.org (ashley ironwood) Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2007 16:55:20 -0500 Subject: [Sviannouncements] make that "WORK WEEKEND" Message-ID: after talking with patrick about the situation, it looks like we'll need help on both saturday AND sunday... it will take a while for us to get the torn tarp down and then we'll need help getting the next one up. this will certainly take more than one day. we've had a great response from folks for help on saturday - thanks! please let us know if you can come on sunday, too! for life, ashley please note my new email address ************************************ ashley ironwood sequatchie valley institute 1233 cartwright loop whitwell, tn 37397 423-949-5922 ashley at svionline.org www.svionline.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ashley at svionline.org Thu Sep 13 16:02:04 2007 From: ashley at svionline.org (ashley ironwood) Date: Thu, 13 Sep 2007 15:02:04 -0500 Subject: [Sviannouncements] solar homes tour Message-ID: Hello, Friends of Solar building! It's time for the 2007 National Solar Tour, so plan to save the date! Below is information on the local tour in the form of a Public Service Announcement, and a longer article. Please spread the word. We hope to see you here at SVI. Watch our website for more information. Carol ? Local Homes in 2007 National Solar Tour More Residents Sought to Participate Local Contact: Carol Kimmons, Sequatchie Valley Institute 949-5922 Carol-Kimmons at utc.edu Website: SVIonline.org The sun will be the focus of interest in the Sequatchie Valley on Saturday, October 6. Solar powered and energy efficient homes and buildings in Tennessee and across the country will be open for public tours. It?s all part of the upcoming National Solar Tour. The tour offers local residents an opportunity to find out how their neighbors are trimming their energy bills, increasing their energy independence and taking steps to address global warming. Across the US tens of thousands of Americans will visit homes, schools, churches and businesses that demonstrate the buildings of tomorrow. The Sequatchie Valley Institute and SE Tennessee join 46 other states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico in showcasing solar options during the tour, which is sponsored by the American Solar Energy Society. The National Solar Tour is the largest event of its kind anywhere and has been duplicated in other countries such as Australia to showcase advances in energy efficient construction, new products and renewable energy technologies all with the goal of lowering energy bills and increasing comfort. The local tour of Chattanooga, the Sequatchie Valley, and the southern Cumberland Plateau will be sponsored for the 11th year by the Sequatchie Valley Institute, a non- profit organization that promotes sustainable living and technology. The tour will highlight solar and wind energy technologies that are working right now, in real places, for local people. According to Carol Kimmons of the Sequatchie Valley Institute, this tour will help people see how solar technology can provide clean, efficient and inexpensive energy, as well as home heating and hot water. Some of the homes on the tour, like the home of Carol and Johnny Kimmons at the Sequatchie Valley Institute, located 45 minutes from Chattanooga, get all their electricity from solar photovoltaics. ?Living with solar energy enables us to have the energy we need without paying monthly electric bills and also helps to protect the environment,? said Carol Kimmons. All aspects of solar and other renewable technology will be demonstrated. Everyone is welcome and the tour is free, with donations accepted. The Sequatchie Valley Institute will be open for tours and technical information. Directions to the other homes on the tour will be available by request. Call 949-5922 or email Carol- Kimmons at utc.edu or see svionline.org for information.If you have a passive solar designed home or building, a house powered by photovoltaics, or other alternative technologies and would like to share your experience, please contact Carol at the above address. Contact: Carol Kimmons Sequatchie Valley Institute 423 949 5922 Sequatchie Valley Institute (SVI) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization located in Southeast Tennessee one hour from Chattanooga. The mission of SVI is to help guide society toward a sustainable future through education, example and land conservation. On October 6, 2007,solar powered and energy efficient homes and buildings in Tennessee and across the country will be open for public tours. It?s all part of the upcoming National Solar Tour. The tour offers local residents an opportunity to find out how their neighbors are trimming their energy bills, increasing their energy independence and taking steps to address global warming. Here at home, the Sequatchie Valley Institute will be sponsoring the Southeast Tennessee tour for the 11th year! The Institute will be open all day on Saturday, Oct. 6, for tours. Location and directions for other local and regional open homes and businesses will soon be available on our website, by email or phone. The Sequatchie Valley Institute and SE Tennessee join 46 other states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico in showcasing solar options during the Tour. For more information about the local tour please go to www.SVIonline.org or callCarol Kimmonsat 423-949-5922. For tours in other areas, go to www.NationalSolarTour.org. Owners of solar or other alternate energy homes in our 5-county region who are interested in being part of the tour may contact Carol. ### Media tours of solar powered buildings can be arranged prior to the National Solar Tour. For information please contact Carol Kimmons at 423-949-5922, or email carol-kimmons at utc.edu CALENDER ITEM SOLAR ENERGY MAKES ITSELF AT HOME October 7 Tour of Solar Homes Saturday October 7, 2006. 9:00 to 6:00 CST. 2006 National Solar Tour. Solar energy is clean, quiet, and reliable. See for yourself on the 10th Annual Tour in the Chattanooga/Sequatchie County/Cumberland Plateau area. Local homeowners and businesses will be open for visitors to take a first-hand look at practical uses of renewable energy. These buildings, featuring solar heating, solar electricity, alternative energy, and energy conservation, show practical applications alive and well in our community. The Sequatchie Valley Institute is sponsoring the tour and will be open to visitors. Call 949-5922 or email Carol-Kimmons at utc.edu or go to www.svionline.org for information on locations. There is no charge for the tour. Contact: Carol Kimmons Sequatchie Valley Institute 423 949 5922 Sequatchie Valley Institute (SVI) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization located in Southeast Tennessee one hour from Chattanooga. The mission of SVI is to help guide society toward a sustainable future through education, example and land conservation. Carol Kimmons, Arts and Education Director Sequatchie Valley Institute A 501 (3) (c) non-profit educational organization promoting education and research in sustainable green living, ecology, and art. 1233 Cartwright Loop Whitwell, TN 37397 423 949-5922 Website: svionline.org The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be lighted. please note my new email address ************************************ ashley ironwood sequatchie valley institute 1233 cartwright loop whitwell, tn 37397 423-949-5922 ashley at svionline.org www.svionline.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: media advance notice.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 54322 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ashley at svionline.org Fri Sep 14 15:14:43 2007 From: ashley at svionline.org (ashley ironwood) Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:14:43 -0500 Subject: [Sviannouncements] work days postponed Message-ID: <561A708B-0DAA-46CA-97F6-E85574F04F1B@svionline.org> greetings all! well, things are not in an emergency status now - a ladder holding up the tarp here, a slit in the tarp for drainage there... and although we got a great response from our call out, due to a handful of cancelations and other reasons, we are postponing the work days until next weekend. hope you can join us. so the work days are: Saturday and Sunday, September 22-23 (carol's birthday) please let us know if we can expect you! thanks, ashley and the moonshadow crew please note my new email address ************************************ ashley ironwood sequatchie valley institute 1233 cartwright loop whitwell, tn 37397 423-949-5922 ashley at svionline.org www.svionline.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ashley at svionline.org Wed Sep 19 12:19:06 2007 From: ashley at svionline.org (ashley ironwood) Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 11:19:06 -0500 Subject: [Sviannouncements] work day saturday the 22nd Message-ID: <5670FE32-679F-4811-AB98-D2A6375B39F5@svionline.org> hi there - a friendly reminder that we'll need help on saturday. patrick and beau have done most of the tarp fixin' and are REALLY looking forward to having some help on saturday moving logs into place for the next step of building. please let me know if you can join us. thanks! ashley and the moonshadow crew please note my new email address ************************************ ashley ironwood sequatchie valley institute 1233 cartwright loop whitwell, tn 37397 423-949-5922 ashley at svionline.org www.svionline.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: