July BrainSwarm!Biomimicry NYC regional network

07.19.12

6:30 Welcome + Intros 10 mins

6:40 Announcements + Updates

30 mins

7:10 Member Questionnaire

15 mins

7:25Group Discussion:

Membership & Meeting Format

35 mins

8:00 Adjourn

Agenda: July 19

Announcements + Updates

1. Global Network Cohort

a. First call update

2. October Events

a. Week of Events

b. Backyard Workshop

1. Biomimicry Cohort of Networks

11 Cohort Networks

1. Biomimicry Netherlands2. Biomimicry South Africa3. Biomimicry North East Ohio4. Biomimicry Oregon5. Biomimicry Texas6. Biomimicry Chicago7. Bay Area Biomimicry Network8. Biomimicry Puget Sound9. Biomimicry Mexico10.Biomimicry NYC11.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 developmento peer-to-peer learning opportunitieso dialogue opportunities with B3.8 Leadership and staffo a pathway to Affiliate status as a regional network of the B3.8 global

network.

1. Biomimicry Cohort of Networks

2. October Events

2a. October Events

Proposed:

“Biomimicry Week: A city mentored by nature’s genius”

2a. October Events

2b. BNYC Backyard Workshop

Have:

1. Venue – Concept Farm (tentative)

2b. BNYC Backyard Workshop

Have:

2. Instructors –

Tim McGee Carl Hastrich

2b. BNYC Backyard Workshop

Need:

1. Attendees!

Purpose:

a) Understand our strengths

b) Build and diversify our network

c) Plan for October

3. Member Questionnaire