June BrainSwarm! Biomimicry NYC regional network

06.18.12

6:30 Welcome & Updates 20 mins

6:50 Website! 10 mins

7:00 Member

Questionnaire 10 mins

7:10 BrainSwarm!

-- Break into groups 40 mins

7:50 Wrap Up + Adjourn 10 mins

Agenda: June 18

Timeline

November June August September October May

‘Prototyping’ Initiatives

(Summer Cycle)

July

Second push

(Fall Cycle)

This meeting Teams report back and

mission reevaluation

Announcements

1. Global Network Cohort Member

2. October Events

3. Website!

4. Member Questionnaire + NYC Inventory

5. Sign-ups

1. Biomimicry Cohort of Networks

11 Cohort Networks

1. Biomimicry Netherlands

2. Biomimicry South Africa

3. Biomimicry North East Ohio

4. Biomimicry Oregon

5. Biomimicry Texas

6. Biomimicry Chicago

7. Bay Area Biomimicry Network

8. Biomimicry Puget Sound

9. Biomimicry Mexico

10.Biomimicry NYC

11.Biomimicry Switzerland

Biomimicry NYC has joined a "cohort" of networks around the world that will work together

on developing strategies and best practices for regional networks and the global “network

of networks”.

The cohort program will provide an introductory curriculum for:

o network development

o peer-to-peer learning opportunities

o dialogue opportunities with B3.8 Leadership and staff

o a pathway to Affiliate status as a regional network of the B3.8 global network.

1. Biomimicry Cohort of Networks

Tentative Schedule: Week of Events

1. Biomimicry NYC Backyard Workshop: October 12-14 (TBD)

2. Biomimicry 3.8 Major Donor Dinner: October 16 (TBD)

3. Cooper Hewitt Design Mind Award: October 17

4. Biomimicry 3.8 + BNYC Corporate Clients Cocktail Event: October 17 or 18 (TBD)

5. Omega Institute's Design by Nature Conference: October 19-21

2. Cooper Hewitt Awards

Proposed: Biomimicry Week

“A city mentored by nature’s genius”

2. Cooper Hewitt Awards

3. Website!

Purpose:

a) Understand and leverage our strengths

b) Build and diversify our network w a comprehensive

inventory of individuals, companies, organizations,

associations, projects, venues, etc.

4. Member Questionnaire

A. October Events Committee

B. Monthly BrainSwarm Talks/Presentation

a) practice our skills

b) share and build upon our work

5. Sign Ups

BrainSwarm: Project Teams

- Create objectives

- Set a communication plan

- Assign specific responsibilities

- Set an independent meeting date

- Groups will report back at our July meeting