News and updates on the upcoming events being planned in October around Janine

1. July BrainSwarm!
Biomimicry NYC regional network
07.19.12

2. Agenda: July 19
6:30 Welcome + Intros 10 mins
Announcements +
6:40 Updates
30 mins
Member
7:10 Questionnaire
15 mins
Group Discussion:
7:25 Membership & 35 mins
Meeting Format
8:00 Adjourn

3. Announcements + Updates
1. Global Network Cohort
a. First call update
2. October Events
a. Week of Events
b. Backyard Workshop

4. 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

5. 1. Biomimicry Cohort of Networks
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.

6. 2. October Events

7. 2a. October Events

8. 2a. October Events
Proposed:
“Biomimicry Week: A city mentored by nature’s genius”

9. 2b. BNYC Backyard Workshop
Have:
1. Venue – Concept Farm (tentative)

10. 2b. BNYC Backyard Workshop
Have:
2. Instructors –
Tim McGee Carl Hastrich

11. 2b. BNYC Backyard Workshop
Need:
1. Attendees!

12. 3. Member Questionnaire
Purpose:
a) Understand our strengths
b) Build and diversify our network
c) Plan for October