Dear Ex-ESBG participant, I'm writing you to ensure that you're aware about the current survey about what an European Straw bale Gathering should be? It would be very helpful for future ESBG organizers to know (it was clear to many that there was big differences between ESBG 07 and 09, in terms of content, ethics, size, price, focus and outcome). What's ideal? Big and open for all? Smaller and more in-depth? It all depends on the view of participants, which makes you an expert!? Please; it would only take you a couple of minutes to answer: The Google survey is here . Besides, you may not be aware about the vote which just occurred in Europe, deciding if the ESBG 2011 should be in Czech Republic or in France? if you're unaware, I'd recommend you to take contact to your national (in Europe) networker, and see if or how your national networking can be improved. You'll find you networker here. The results have still not been revealed. You can see the offers here: France - Czech Republic Cheers, Max Vittrup Jensen, Director Events and Marketing, Natural Building Network - www.nbnetwork.org Founder PermaLot Centre of Natural Building, www.permalot.org PS: Please while I have your attention: Can you help us out by promoting our new 2 month long internship focused on Relief work, Natural Building and Permaculture Internships? Internship I: “Solutions to Climate Change” May 1 – July 11, 2010 10 weeks – 980 Euro Internship II: International Relief work July 5 – August 28, 2010 8 weeks – 790 Euro Fees include facilitation, tools/materials Permaculture Design certificate, formal verification of Natural Building techniques taught and a SPHERE certificate for 2nd internship. …along with three healthy vegetarian meals a day and basic accommodation within scenic rural surroundings in the heart of Central Europe www.permalot.org/en/internships