Thoughts of FTG Summit

It was an awakening to attend the FTG Summit in Danbury, NH last week.  For me, and many others attending from around New England, it was a first time, face-to-face meeting.   No hybrid; solely live.  A community center where a day’s long summit for climate and energy democracy activists was supremely hosted by Fix The Grid.

Kudos to Mireille Beijjani and members of Slingshot for positively reviving my association with face-to-face, day long events as genuine community and a feeling of belonging.  There were children happily mingling throughout the day and attending available day care.   A Spanish language interpreter provided real time translation.  Food greeted early morning travelers who drove through rain and snow to participate.  Lunch was a vegan taco bar.  There was water to fill personal containers but no plastic water bottles or drinks. A videographer and professional photographer documented the gathering. The entire space was filled with breakout groups discussing different levels of grid issues.  More details of the day, including a video recording, is coming soon.