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