Whether you're already engaged in a Transition Initiative in your community or are considering launching one, this interactive webinar is designed to give you some practical guidance and inspiration, drawn from the experience of local initiatives across the country (and beyond). Here's where you can get your questions answered and share your concerns, and get feedback from other leaders in the Transition movement.

Giving a Transition Talk is one of the single most powerful actions we can undertake. Raising awareness is central to the Transition model and Transition US is committed to making this as easy as possible. The following presentations cover peak oil, climate change and the mechanics of Transition, along with the subtler subject of the inner transition we all need to go through if we're going to re-establish a harmonious relationship with the planet. Please feel free to adopt these presentations to your own style.

Film screenings and film festivals are a valuable tool for raising community awareness about energy, environmental and other issues related to Transition.

When making an introduction, your aim is to set the stage for the speaker by arousing the interest of the audience. A good introduction should include:

Based on Sandpoint's experience, this webinar will share some of the essential components of putting your event together:

How do you know you are ready?
Building the Buzz,
Creating an event that reflects your vision,
Leveraging your community connections
Having fun
Follow Up - What is next?

Proclamations are a great way to have local government recognize the work of Transition Initiatives and the importance of addressing peak oil and climate change at the community level.

In the spring of 2009 Sonnenschein Green Initiative, the 25th official Transition Initiative in the US, created a Transition Proclamation signed by the County and City Government and the local Chamber (read more).