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Are you interested in becoming an organizer in your area?

Maybe--But Not Sure What to Organize

What excites you about this campaign?

Mr Pickens has a concrete plan here to reduce our dependence on foreign oil with the use of our own renewable energy sources. This campaign will get us back on the right track to energy independence and quit giving billions of dollars a year to Middle Eastern countries for oil that is to the point that is threatening our National Security and the survival of our country.

What do you want to do to help?

Anything that will get the word out to folks that Mr. Pickens plan is the way to go for our future.

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At 4:51pm on October 12, 2008, John R Phistner said…: Hi Derek,

Thank you for becoming my friend. I beleive Mr. Pickens has a concrete plan to get us off of foreign oil, and we have to do this with the utmost expediency. I agree with our available resources and technology we could go beyond the 20% easily. We have to treat this like a war, a must win situation for the welfare of our country. We live in Randolph County here in Indiana and there is a wind farm in this County being started Here is the link with the info on the details http://www.windaction.org/news/14431

At 8:51am on October 12, 2008, Derek Reuter said…: Hey John,
Thanks for befriending me and making the connection. What are your thoughts on the pickens plan? I find it to be a step in the right direction, but honestly I know we could with the avaible resources and technology, go even further and have a nation Off-The-Grid. This plan is only talking 20% I believe.

At 6:03pm on October 9, 2008, Derek Reuter said…: Support the winds of change and join your friends and like-minded community in helping make Indiana greener! Forbes Magazine has rated Indiana 49th out of 50 in environmental stewardship. Local environmental arena’s report that there isn’t enough synergy and that we need a strong network.

Now the opportunity is here. Together we can flip the script. www.AGreenerIndiana.com is our answer. Join businesses, nonprofits, educational institutions, and individuals like you that are ready to get the work done!

Easily keep track of the latest news effecting Indiana’s environment!
– People are posting links to stories everyday. The site will notify you of new content when it is added. You have full control over watching for new content!

Easily find businesses that can supply you with what you need!
- Find businesses that are working to make Indiana Greener
- Farmers Markets - Locally sourced Restaurants
- Green Builders - Alternative Energy
- Eco-Tourism - Recycling
- More – if you want info on something then just ask!

Also check out this opportunity!

The Good Life Show is a full scale GREEN home and garden convention being held on the 24-26th of October at the Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, IN. This show is the largest of its kind to grace the NE Indiana community and is free with a donation of a canned good which goes to the Community Harvest Food Bank! I hope to see you there.

At 7:30pm on July 20, 2008, John R Phistner said…: Hi Marty,

I have looked at your blog entry in the Pickens Plan forum, you have some very good ideas in your blog about energy conservation and things that we all can do to help cut our energy usage. I will share your post in that blog entry with my wife. Well done Marty,

Thanks,

John Phistner

At 4:49pm on July 20, 2008, Marty Grossman said…: Hi John,

The issue of energy independance is huge... but we can all do something today to make a dent.

I live in an apartment (so solar panels and a tankless water heater are out of the question) and I play drums for a living (so public transportation is difficult... try loading a drumset onto a bus or train, especially after a late-night gig) and I dont at the moment have the money for a new more efficient car.

HOWEVER, I've been doing a bunch of research on how to help. I believe that we are all faced with hundreds of little decisions every day... making easy choices can reduce our energy use, (and therefore our oil consumption)... and side benefits include lower energy bills, higher gas mileage in any car, and a healthier lifestyle.
I wrote a blog entry about it here http://push.pickensplan.com/forum/topic/show?id=2187034%3ATopic%3A193424

If you have a moment, check it out, drop me a line, let me know what you think. I appreciate any advice, input, and ideas.

At 7:13am on July 16, 2008, Ron Mitchell said…: Welcome...this is such a large issue and so many people have different ideas about how to "make things better"...maybe there can be some clairity and goal accomplished that benefit us all.