One of
the most
significant
events since
our last
newsletter—in
fact, one of
the most
significant
events of
RMI’s
lifetime/existence—was RMI25:
Celebrating Solutions in August.
We are delighted that we met our
goals, which included convening
influential luminaries, engaging RMI’s
network of friends, supporters, and
colleagues, encouraging development of meaningful collaboration and actions
for the future, inspiring and motivating
a new audience to become part of the
solution, raising funds for cutting-edge
initiatives, and having fun!
Master of Ceremonies Tom Friedman,
keynote speaker President Bill Clinton,
panel moderators, and other luminaries
(who donated their time and in most
cases, their travel expenses) were
impressive and inspiring. New levels
of conversation and engagement
have begun as a result of some of the
connections made during that weekend.
Our website includes a video about
RMI’s work and staff that was shown at
the gala, as well as videos of the RMIQ
and Symposium panel discussions
on “A Convenient Truth: Profitable
Business-Led Climate Solutions;
Corporate Leadership: How Smart
Firms are Making the World Better
and Safer;” “Venture Philanthropy
and Entrepreneurial
Nonprofits:
Transformational
Change Agents
with Business Tools
and Social Goals;”
and “Building Real
Security: Harnessing
Resource Efficiency to
Create Freedom from
Fear of Privation or
Attack.” The highlight
of the weekend was
Amory’s amazing and moving speech entitled “Imagine a
Future” about RMI’s past and next 25
years—and yes, it’s on our website.
Even if you were there to hear it, listen
again. It highlights RMI’s solutionsoriented
approach and is full of hope
for the future.
Tom Friedman and Amory Lovins at RMI25
The event raised more than $500,000
in net revenues plus more than half
that amount of in-kind donations.
We welcomed guests from all over
the country and had a total of 500
attendees at the RMIQ, 500 at the
Symposium, and 782 at the Gala.
Many thanks to all of you, friends old
and new, who joined us for RMI25. It
was truly a transformational event for
RMI in many ways.
But you won’t have to wait another 25
years to visit us again. We are already
planning our annual National Solutions
Council weekend, which will be held
in Denver this year. It promises to be
stimulating, informative, and fun. Stay
tuned for more details and we hope to
see you then.
At the RMI25 gala, RMI trustee Adam
Albright and friend and supporter Jesse
Fink offered a spontaneous challenge
to match the membership fees of all
new RMI National Solutions Council
members who joined as a result of the
event. We’re pleased to announce that
32 new members joined the NSC as a
result. Thank you Adam and Jesse for
offering this added motivation for new
NSC memberships!
