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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Hi Folks, <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>At the wrap-up at the 2007 Sustainable Biodiesel Summit we discussed
meeting again at the BALLE conference in Berkeley, CA 5/31-6/2 (<a
href="http://www.livingeconomies.org/events/conference07/index_html"
title="http://www.livingeconomies.org/events/conference07/index_html">http://www.livingeconomies.org/events/conference07/index_html</a>).
SaraHope has arranged for a Sustainable Biodiesel session on Saturday followed
by dinner. We have been working with the Sustainable Biodiesel Alliance and
look forward to more fully integrating our groups. BALLE is a chance to
reconnect, pick up the momentum from February, and set priorities for the rest
of the year. Given the setting among the BALLE conference attendees, this is
also an opportunity to connect with the consumer. Needless to say, they are a
critical part of the equation. We can discuss strategy for sustainable
biodiesel with end-users who support local, sustainable businesses. We also
have a chance to learn from others who have successfully advocated for
sustainability in their respective industries.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Please help us by taking these actions <i><span style='font-style:italic'>by
Thursday April 26th</span></i>. They will probably take you 45 seconds to
complete:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>1. Email me and let me know:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>a. if you are thinking about attending BALLE (the
number of industry folks present will inform the agenda)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>b. what you would like to see addressed here (even if
you are not able to attend)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>c. if you are interested in helping plan this session
(even if you can’t make the conference, we could use your help)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Thanks and look forward to hearing from you,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Emily Bockian Landsburg<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>PS – Congratulations to Bob McCall on the opening of Standard
Biodiesel, using local WVO, aiming to be off-grid in a couple years.
http://www.standardbiodiesel.com/ Congrats Bob! Let’s share more
successes on the list serve. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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