[FLPERMACULTURE] Engineers for a Sustainable World Transition & Opportunity

[Michael Burns]

Begin forwarded message:
>
> From: "Regina Clewlow" <rclewlow at eswusa.org>
> Date: February 12, 2007 12:43:43 PM EST
> To: <karryn at ecovillage.ithaca.ny.us>
> Subject: ESW Transition & Opportunity
> Engineers for a Sustainable World
>
> Dear ESW members and friends,
>
> As we start the new year, ESW is poised for some changes in its  
> organizational structure, to accommodate growing needs of the  
> organization and to leverage its potential in new ways.  The timing  
> is driven partially by the reality that I, as Executive Director of  
> ESW, would like to hand over the primary responsibility of managing  
> the organization to new leadership by the summer of 2007 in order  
> to pursue personal professional goals.  It has been a joy to  
> support the growth of ESW during the last five years as we  
> partnered on creating this wonderful organization, and I look  
> forward to supporting ESW in the future in new ways.
>
> ESW is therefore excited to announce a new leadership opportunity,  
> and invite members of our amazing network to pass on the word to  
> talented and experienced leaders.  Our focus, at this time, is on  
> creating a transition infrastructure with minimal overhead and  
> maximum funding for ESW’s programs and services.  To that end, we  
> are soliciting applications for a volunteer Interim Executive  
> Director who will work closely with board consultant(s) to support  
> the continued growth and impact of ESW.  We would like to expedite  
> this process to ensure a smooth and efficient transition when I am  
> still available to facilitate the transition.
>
> As you are aware, ESW has grown tremendously over the past five  
> years – from a fledgling idea shared by a handful of people, to a  
> powerful network of engineering students and professionals.   We  
> are united in our mission mobilize engineers through education,  
> training, and practical action – building collaborative  
> partnerships to meet the needs of current and future generations.   
> In support of this mission, ESW is working to stimulate and foster  
> an increased and more diverse community of engineers; and infuse  
> sustainability into the practice and studies of every engineer.
>
> ESW Collegiate Chapters across the country have begun to transform  
> engineering education by establishing new courses that integrate  
> global service projects and technical research.  ESW SEED  
> Volunteers are working to improve the quality of life in some of  
> the world's poorest communities in Southeast Asia, Latin America,  
> Eastern Europe, and Sub-Saharan Africa. And our national conference  
> brings together a diverse group of experts to share best practices  
> on sustainability and the role of engineering.
>
> If you know of a great candidate for the position, we invite you to  
> forward the following announcement to him/her, or send a nomination  
> to ESW Board Member John Miller at apply at eswusa.org.
>
> ESW Executive Director Search:
>
> http://www.eswusa.org/involved/director_search.asp
>
> It has been fantastic to be involved in fostering the growth of  
> such a wonderful organization, and I thank you for your continuing  
> support and involvement.
>
> Thank you and warm regards,
>
> Regina Clewlow
> Co-Founder & Executive Director
> Engineers for a Sustainable World
>
>

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