What groups do you collaborate with on your campus?
This year I want our campaign to collaborate with other student groups on campus. Has anyone collaborated with other student groups and what were some of the events you did together?
What are some good documentaries with activities that I can show at events on campus?
I am seeking suggestions on Fair Trade documentaries which might highlight activities to support building and supporting a campaign on college and university campuses. Thanks in advance for your insights,. TIm
Fair trade books?
We are looking for good books, movies, and otherwise to stock in our university bookstore. Does anyone have a good reading list?
Maintain Momentum
Hi there! I am wondering if you have faced problems keeping your committee motivated in the midst of busy schedules, etc? How do you maintain momentum without overwhelming people or becoming overwhelmed yourself?
What Fair Trade products does your church serve?
I am trying to get Fair Trade served after service and am wondering what companies and products you use.
Organizations for Fair Trade Study Abroad and Immersion Trips?
I’m pulling together a list of organizations and institutions that facilitate Fair Trade Study Abroad and Immersion Trips . Who have you gone abroad with, where did you go, and how was the experience?
For Example I know Global Exchange does a great job with immersion trips, are there other groups that also provide these opportunities? Or universities that offer semester study abroad opportunities that include Fair Trade?
Add your thoughts so we can make sure to have as many options and groups represented as possible!
What are your Fair Trade plans this summer?
As we go into all the fun that summer entails, how do we keep Fair Trade at the top of our minds?
Tim Hortons on campus?
Word on the street is that SUNY Geneseo will be getting a Tim Hortons on campus within the next year and half. Has anyone had any experience working on fair trade specifically with Tim Hortons? Or maybe even advice about working with Starbucks that could relate?
How have you put together successful lectures
How have you put together successful lectures in your town that get an interesting dialogue between people who are supporters of fair trade, are willing to speak about it the issues and local audiences?
How do we engage people who are fun/adventure seekers?
One of the pitfalls of living in a beautiful place is that many people spend much of their off time as weekend warriors, especially in the warmer clearer months. Do any of you have any suggestions on ways to combine their love for say the ocean and getting a group to go with helping our Fair Trade town campaign locally?
What would you like to hear about on the Fair Trade Schools Webinar?
We’re hosting a Fair Trade Schools webinar next Tuesday, May 20. You are invited to attend, as well as support us in getting the word out to schools in your community!
When is the webinar?
Date: Tuesday, May 20
Time: 5:00 pm ET/ 4:00 pm CT/ 2:00 pm PT
Register Here: http://bit.ly/QG6cfA
Ethical/Sustainable Office Supplies?
In an inquiry to OfficeMax regarding FT supplies for a congregation, we received this .pdf:
http://www.officedepot.com/speciallinks/us/od/docs/guides/supplier-guide.pdf
Their wording is very vague and their (mediocre) standards are not certified by a third party investigator.
Does anyone have suggestions or experience in purchasing FT or ethically/sustainably sourced office supplies?
Thanks!
Ben & Jerry’s Collaboration on Campus?
Ben & Jerry’s ice cream does not exist on our campus (and their closest Scoop Shop is an hour away) – what would be the best way to go about working with them? We have seen successful events on other campuses with them and would like to benefit from this as well!
Do you have intern descriptions or recommendations on working with interns?
Hoboken is looking for a summer intern to help with our campaign.
What are you doing for World Fair Trade Day?
This year Fair Trade Campaigns encourages Towns, Schools, and Colleges & Universities to host bake sales, bake offs and study breaks to honor this global celebration.
Campaigns who host bake sales, bake offs or study breaks will be offered baking kits with free samples, as well as tools and materials to host successful events!
How to generate media interest?
Does anyone have good tips for generating media attention for Fair Trade / Fair Trade events?
Getting university administration more involved
We are having difficulty with encouraging our University’s administration to respond to our events and cooperate with us. Any strategies to encourage a university’s staff to participate more with fair trade events or provide what we need?
What have been some successful fair trade events?
Our team is trying to brainstorm ideas for an interactive and educational event to engage our campus in the cause of fair trade. Has anyone held any successful events lately that were fun, interactive, and educational?