The Geelong Community Forum is a democratically elected, politically independent, community association that draws together concerned people sharing a vision of an environmentally sustainable and equitable future for our region. We choose to work on a broad range of issues based upon the principles related in our charter and the concerns of residents who attend our meetings and public forums.

Our WATER, Our AIR
Our FUTURE

A Public Forum - Saturday 28th June 2003
1:30pm - 6:00pm
@ Morrow Theatrette, Historical Records Building
(between the library and Art Gallery), Lt Malop Street Geelong

Speakers:
Dr Paul Connett - is Professor of Chemistry at St. Lawrence University, in Canton, NY, where he teaches General Chemistry and Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology. Ralph Nader said of Paul Connett, "He is the only person I know who can make waste interesting." Prof. Connett's research on waste management has taken him to 49 states in the US and 47 other countries. In the past 17 years he has given over 1800 pro bono public presentations on the dangers of incineration and land filling and the benefits of alternative strategies. Prof. Connett, is currently touring with GREENPEACE.

In opposition to the growing threat of waste incineration in Australia. He will join our panel as Keynote speaker, together with local speakers:

Ms Caroyln Francis and Mr Tony Robinson E.P.A
Mr David May - Corangamite Catchment Management Authority
Mr Harry van Moorst - Western Region Environment Centre

4:30pm - 6:00pm FLUORIDATION:
Prof. Connett will present the health, environmental and ethical objections to fluoridation. Dental and government authorities have also been asked to present their case for fluoridation.

Cost: By donation or Gold coin to cover costs
Contact:

Carol Mioduchowski (Secretary)
Mobile: 0407044231
email: carolpod@ozemail.com.au

or Sue Kelly-Turner (President)
(03)5281 3300
email: zannie@pipeline.com.au