Re; reframe of Greenwich Food Alliance's convening entity:
Current framing: GFA is convened by The Foodshed Network (TFN) in partnership with Greenwich Sustainability Committee-Food System Sector (GSC-FSS).
Suggested framing: Greenwich Food Alliance is a program of The Foodshed Network.
TFN's Mission: The Foodshed Network advances food system transformation so that people and the earth can thrive. We Connect, Educate, Advocate and Network Weave to inspire investment in a resilient foodshed and a just and equitable food economy, so that everyone has access to nourishing, local food.
I spoke with Janet Stone McGuigan, Co-Chair of the GSC, and she agrees that it is probably best to decouple for the following reasons:
- Allows more agency for those of us who are interested in submitting future testimony in support of food policy initiatives
- Allows us to meet in public and private spaces, and we will not have to submit the Minutes and Agenda to the town
- Affiliation with the committee, could complicate TFN's fundraising efforts - as I would like to see GFA gain financial support as we grow We can however, partner with GSC on isolated events and efforts.
- It will help me streamline the different initiatives I orchestrate, with more clarity, synergy and accountability for my time
GFA is an open access initiative! As orchestrator, I welcome input on direction. Please reach out with alternative suggestions and/or concerns
by August 16th. If you are interested in dedicating time on the September Agenda to talk this through together, I'd be more that happy to do that – let me know.
If I don't receive feedback, I will move forward with suggested framing.
