Antarctic trip inspires Landcare link
THIS year’s guest speaker at the South Gippsland Landcare Network’s annual dinner came about through a chance meeting between two entrepreneurs in Antarctica.
Chairman of the network board and entrepreneur, Mark Walters and global social entrepreneur Geoff Gourley met last year as part of two week business think tank in Antarctica.
Over the course of the two weeks, Mark managed to procure the services of Geoff as guest speaker at the network’s annual dinner on October 10, 2015.
Geoff is a company director and board member of the United Nation Association, Australia.
As a leading global social entrepreneur, Geoff is an ‘actionist’, not an activist.
He has more than 22 years’ experience in the environmental, sustainability, property and business communities. His passion is to lead, develop and influence business and community to a sustainable future through fostering and investing in environmental and social enterprise initiatives.
The organiser of the Antarctica trip, a wealthy businessman, felt activities were happening on Earth that were detrimental to its long term survival. The purpose of the think tank was to foster businesses that were friendly to the planet.
To hear Geoff’s story and vision for the future, come along to the South Gippsland Landcare Networks annual dinner incorporating the AGM on Saturday, October 10 at djinta djinta winery, 10 Stevens Road, Kardella South.
The night will commence at 5.30pm for a 6pm start, finishing around 9.30pm. The cost is $35 per person, with drinks available at winery prices.
Three positions on the network are open for nomination. Financial Landcare members (who have been financial for a minimum of two weeks) are eligible to nominate for a position on the board.
It is shaping up to be a great night. The board looks forward to welcoming South Gippsland Landcare Network members and supporters on the night.
For more information on the AGM and annual dinner or to RSVP (essential by Thursday, October 1), please contact the SGLN on 5662 5759 or email [email protected]
Future thinkers: South Gippsland Landcare Network chair Mark Walters (left) with Geoff Gourley in Antarctica last year. They were among 100 business entrepreneurs involved in a two week think tank.
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