Official Fair Trade Bash Announcement 03/30/2010
A date has been set, our guests of honor have been booked, and everyone is cordially invited to this year's Fair Trade Bash. The keynote speaker is Chris Treter of HIgher Grounds, a coffee company based in Michigan that is "fueled by its social mission and driven by a passion for sourcing the highest quality coffees from around the world." Higher Grounds has a fierce connection to Fair Trade coffee; not to mention they partner with farmers to make an outstanding blend or five (that I've tasted). You can have the joy of listening to the music of local singer-songwriter Dan Pechacek! This bash also features a coffee cupping, a fashion show, lots of vendors with wares to sell (for special prices), raffles, and lots of information for your brains! Date: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Location: 117B and 117C, MSU International Center We look forward to chatting with you all! World Fair Trade Day 2010 02/02/2010
It has just been announced that the World Fair Trade Day events are to take place from May 1st through 15th this year. World Fair Trade Day itself is May 8th. Fair Trade Resource Network let's YOU, and by that I mean any group of people, plan a Fair Trade Day for your own town or city during that time. They do this by supplying you with flyers and kits and such. To get resources and learn how to plan one, visit http://www.fairtraderesource.org/wftd-10/. Other really fun events that will get people interested and celebrate Fair Trade, such as "Fair Trade My Home", are planned. Check out what else is in store at http://www.fairtraderesource.org/wftd-10/wftd-toolkit/about-wftd-2010/. Should MSU Students for Fair Trade plan an event? Send your thoughts to msufairtrade@gmail.com or leave a comment here! Fair Trade Fundraiser 01/25/2010
This Thursday, January 28th, from 4 to 9 pm, you can head into the Noodles and Company in Okemos (on the corner of Grand River and Marsh Rds) and give them this flier, and along with the delicious meal you will also be receiving the satisfaction of donating 25% of the cost to MSU Students for Fair Trade so that we can keep promoting Fair Trade on behalf of farmers and artisans around the world who need to get their goods to your market ethically, safely, and at a good price. That was a long sentence. So I'll remind you in list form why you should give some money to promote Fair Trade. Fair Trade is an economic partnership based on dialogue, transparency, and respect. This system of exchange seeks to create greater equity and partnership in the international trading system by: • Creating opportunities for economically and socially marginalized producers • Developing transparent and accountable relationships • Building capacity • Paying promptly and fairly • Supporting safe and empowering working conditions • Ensuring the rights of children • Cultivating environmental stewardship • Respecting cultural identity 
Oscar Santillán 10/17/2009
Spartan Global in conjunction with MSU Students for Fair Trade is proud to host Oscar Santillán: The Connection Between Fair Trade and Microfinance. Oscar Santillán is the President of his local village of Agato, Ecuador. He has helped preserve the Quichua community through sustainable development, local educational initiatives, musical work, and the building of a local museum for ancient Quichua artifacts. Oscar and his family come from a long lineage of musicians, healers, and spiritual teachers. This is a truly amazing man who is a riveting presenter. You'll enjoy yourself AND learn something. It'll be much better than going to see a movie. Promise. Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 Time: 7:30pm - 8:30pm Location: Kirabo Fair Trade Street: 215 Ann Street City/Town: East Lansing, MI Fair Trade Market this Saturday 10/06/2009
Hello hello, Hope everyone's been in good health. This Saturday Kirabo will be at the Lansing Center for Michigan Power Shift 2009's Fair Trade and Local Market, which runs from October the 9th through 11th. There are some other great activities going on, so check it out; but do make sure you head out there to support fair trade. Also, Gail from Kirabo needs some volunteers to help her out at the stand for an hour or so on Saturday. Call Kirabo at (517) 337-8000 or email kirabo@att.net to get in touch and help out. It's a lot of fun, I promise. Cheers! Kirabo Second Anniversary Party 09/12/2009
Hey everybody, Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27, Kirabo will be celebrating its second anniversary hourly gift give-a-ways, modeling the new fall clothes, samplings of teas, coffees, chocolate, DVD showing of the artisans, a presentation from MSU Professor Paulette Stenzel (our faculty adviser) about Fair Trade families in Nicaragua, and more things than I have time or space to list here. MSU Students for Fair Trade really recommend everyone stops in. I personally really enjoyed the coffee cupping last year, so call and register a seat for that as soon as you can everyone! I'm passing on Kirabo's flyer as word and pdf attachments. Hope to see everyone there. 
Weekly Meeting Announcement 09/08/2009
We will be meeting weekly this semester on Tuesdays, 5:30 pm, in the basement of Kirabo. 215 Ann St East Lansing, MI 48823-4320 (517) 337-8000 The address says Ann St, but it's really on Albert next to El Azteco and The Post. MSU Students for Fair Trade Are Back 09/08/2009
Welcome back to MSU students and faculty and etc! It's a new semester and we will of course be active for it. I hope everyone got a break and enjoyed it. You all better be refreshed and re-energized for an exciting new year of Fair Trading! Our first meeting is today! Tuesday, September 8 at 5:30 pm in the basement of Kirabo. Please come and get involved from square one. Anyone and everyone is invited. Last Meeting and Elections Over 04/21/2009
Wow, I can't say how great it was working with everybody this semester. We accomplished a lot if you think about it, and I really had a great time doing it as I'm sure you all did. There are no more meetings or events for us until Fall most likely, but I will continue to try to update the webpage. Lastly, I want to recognize our members who are graduating this semester. They have poured themselves into this group and not just for their own sakes. Many people don't believe in altruism, but I think it is hard to refute in the face of the commitment that our members have made. I have lasting memories of each of them, and I hope they take away some great memories of their time working with MSUSFT and the community here in Michigan, and I hope they will continue to work with us on all their happy travails Elections Tonight, Earth Day tomorrow 04/21/2009
For all the members, we are having officer elections tonight, so come ready to vote. | Up and Coming Events
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