[GSBN] New CASBA Facebook Page (and new Director!) (and tribute to M&J)

[martin hammer]

Hello all,

>From my office comfortably within the walls of the first straw bale building
in Haiti, I echo Frank's words of congratulations and encouragement to David
Arkin as CASBA's new Director.  CASBA is in very capable hands and spirit
with David, as it has been for the past 14 years with Maurice and Joy
Bennett.  So as we welcome David at the helm, I acknowledge M&J's
exceptional years of service, leadership and inspiration as CASBA's
director.  Many times it has been said that CASBA would no longer exist if
it were not for Maurice and Joy.  Thank you Maurice and Joy, and thank you
David !!!

Martin (some like it hot)(and humid) Hammer

PS - The Ti Kay Pay (small straw house) that Andy Mueller and I (and
numerous others, including Tina Therrien) constructed over two years ago is
performing quite well here in Haiti's tropical climate (with a few lessons
learned).  See www.builderswithoutborders.org for photos and other info.


On 4/18/13 6:03 AM, "Frank Tettemer" <frank at livingsol.com> wrote:

> Okay, I've "liked" it.
> 
> Congratulations, and onward and upward, to you, David.
> And a deep, deep appreciation to Joy and Maurice who's dedication has
> been felt all the way onto the Eastern side of North America, and even
> up into Ontario.
> CASBA has been a forefront of straw energy for so long now. We'll rely
> on you to keep up the good work, Mr. Arkin.


On 4/17/13 8:46 PM, "David Arkin" <david at arkintilt.com> wrote:

> Dear GSBN Friends of CASBA:
> 
> We've started a new CASBA California Straw Building Association Facebook page,
> moderated for better spam control and much easier to find.
> 
> Won't you please be our friend?  And then share it around?
> 
> https://www.facebook.com/CASBACaliforniaStrawBuildingAssociation
> 
> Liking it,
> 
> David Arkin
> 
> ps:  Also, while I'm here I'll make mention that I've been asked to take over
> the Directorship of CASBA, from the able hands of Maurice and Joy Bennett, who
> served us for 14 years!
> 
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> 
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