Newsletter | August 1, 2023
Hello, Santa Barbara!
**Traducción en Español a continuación de la versión en Inglés**
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The Resource Livestream
Dennis Allen - Making This a Better and More Peaceful World
Santa Barbara Environmentalist and Sustainable Builder, Dennis Allen, talked with The Resource about his 40-year mission in creating a better and more sustainable world.
Click the links below to watch exclusive short clips.
Dennis’ 40-Year Journey - Harnessing the Energy Of The Sun (1:26) Dennis was working in the Peace Movement in Northern California and auditing a class at Stanford University when the 1973 Oil Embargo happened. Click the link below to watch Dennis explain how he and his Stanford classmates knew it was time to think about solar and harnessing the energy of the sun: https://www.theresourcesb.com/blog/dennis-allen-getting-started
Gotta Have “Chutzpa” – From Knowing Nothing To Being An Environmental Leader (1:01) Dennis began his career in the 1970s, when solar and sustainable building was seen as a fantasy. Click the link below as Dennis tells us that despite never building a house before, he had the “chutzpa” to agree to build his first innovative solar house for a friend in academia: https://www.theresourcesb.com/blog/dennis-allen-first-solar-house
Sustainable Building Utilizes the Environment And Community Like Back In The Day (1:02) Humans throughout time have built with the Earth, utilizing the sun and their environment to create homes and communities. Dennis’ goal is the same, to create a welcoming environment that is also sustainable and works with the land. Click the link below: https://www.theresourcesb.com/blog/dennis-allen-history-of-solar-power
What Is The Most Sustainable House? (1:17) Dennis says the most sustainable house is the one that never gets built. Click the link below to learn what the next best option is: https://www.theresourcesb.com/blog/dennis-allen-the-most-sustainable-house
How Does Solar Work? (1:04) Click the link below to learn as Dennis explains how solar works: https://www.theresourcesb.com/blog/dennis-allen-how-does-solar-work
Helpful Support From The California Legislature (1:29) The California legislature has continued to ramp up laws enforcing sustainable building over the years. Dennis says that new builds are now required to utilize some form of solar power. Click the link below to hear more: https://www.theresourcesb.com/blog/dennis-allen-sustainable-california-legislature
Commit To Sustainable Building (2:43) There are a lot of ways to commit to sustainable construction, whether it is a new build or a renovation. Click the link below as Dennis describes some of the things that can help when building a house:https://www.theresourcesb.com/blog/dennis-allen-how-can-we-help
Building With Humans In Mind (2:52) Dennis says that he builds with humans in mind, creating a space that works with the environment for a more sustainable and beautiful world. Click the link below to learn more: https://www.theresourcesb.com/blog/dennis-allen-sustainable-building-with-humans-in-mind
For more information about Dennis and his team, click the link below to visit their website:
Click the link below to watch the full length Livestream Show (26:11) https://www.theresourcesb.com/blog/dennis-allen-allen-construction-sustainable-building-in-santa-barbara
ej Borah - Congressional Woman of the Year
Congratulations to ej Borah - Well Deserved!
Out of 120 submissions, ej was awarded the Congressional Woman of the Year for her active participation in the Santa Barbara community from Congressmember Salud Carbajal.
ej’s Award Presentation (1:25) Click the link below to watch ej’s award presentation: https://www.theresourcesb.com/blog/ej-borah-award-presentation
ej’s Gracious Speech (4:56) Click the link below to watch ej’s speech of gratitude: https://www.theresourcesb.com/blog/ej-borah-congressional-woman-of-the-year
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Girl Power in Ventura, California - X Games California Finals
Ventura County Fairgrounds was the happening spot for The X Games California Finals drawing the world’s best skateboarders, bikers, and motocross riders.
Watch the exclusive short clip below for a fun glimpse into the action-packed event at Ventura County Fairgrounds (1:20): https://www.theresourcesb.com/blog/x-games-california-finals-ventura-ca
Click the link below to watch the X Games California showcase incredible girl power (00:46): https://www.theresourcesb.com/blog/x-games-california-finals-girl-power
Congratulations Kayla - Woo Hoo!
Kayla Kane - The Resource Social Media Manager - graduated from West Valley College with honors (in the San Francisco Bay area) with a transfer degree to Arizona State University's Business School. Kayla attended State Street Ballet's Professional Track program before dancing professionally. One of Kayla's natural gifts is being a true entrepreneur who paves her own journey. In doing so, she makes this world a better and more peaceful place. Watch out world!!
Instagram: @kaylakane
Stay Strong and Be Inspired,
Teri