Solar Living Institute is to promote sustainable living through inspirational environmental education. (Newletter Archives). We have undergone some changes here at the Solar Living Institute. Our Executive Director of the last 4½ years, Bob Gragson, has moved to Madison, Wisconsin to become Executive Director of Friends of Troy Gardens, a local CSA and community gardening program. His position there will enable him to address his concerns with the need for local community food production in the face of impending oil depletion which has for years been a significant issue for Bob.
On behalf of the entire staff and board, we thank Bob for his many years of contribution to the Solar Living Institute. We will miss him in Hopland, and wish Bob the best. Also, if you liked his newsletters here at the Institute, you can Sign up for his new Email Newsletter at Friends of Troy Gardens.
Having held the position of Workshop Director at the Institute for the past year, I am honored to be taking on a new role as Managing Director of the Institute. As a result, we are currently accepting applications for a new Workshop Director in addition to a Landscape Manager to supplement our site staff. Additionally, Tim Dolan, our accountant, has been promoted to Finance Director and Karen Kallen, our former administrative assistant, has been promoted to Office Manager as we continue to grow.
I am deeply committed to our mission of promoting sustainable living through inspirational environmental education, and very much look forward to working with our incredible staff, board, interns, students and supporters to further our mission.