This document provides an agenda and announcements for the June 18th meeting of Biomimicry NYC. The meeting will include welcome updates, discussion of the website and member questionnaire, and will feature the main activity of breaking into groups for a "BrainSwarm" to work on prototyping initiatives for summer and fall. Announcements include details on Biomimicry NYC joining a global cohort of biomimicry networks, upcoming events in October including workshops and awards ceremonies, and opportunities for members to sign up for related committees and activities.

1. June BrainSwarm!
Biomimicry NYC regional network
06.18.12

2. Agenda: June 18
6:30 Welcome & Updates 20 mins
6:50 Website! 10 mins
Member
7:00 Questionnaire
10 mins
BrainSwarm!
7:10 -- Break into groups
40 mins
7:50 Wrap Up + Adjourn 10 mins

3. Timeline
Teams report back and
This meeting
mission reevaluation
May June July August September October November
‘Prototyping’ Initiatives Second push
(Summer Cycle) (Fall Cycle)

4. Announcements
1. Global Network Cohort Member
2. October Events
3. Website!
4. Member Questionnaire + NYC Inventory
5. Sign-ups

5. 1. Biomimicry Cohort of Networks
11 Cohort Networks
1. Biomimicry Netherlands
2. Biomimicry South Africa
3. Biomimicry North East Ohio
4. Biomimicry Oregon
5. Biomimicry Texas
6. Biomimicry Chicago
7. Bay Area Biomimicry Network
8. Biomimicry Puget Sound
9. Biomimicry Mexico
10.Biomimicry NYC
11.Biomimicry Switzerland

6. 1. Biomimicry Cohort of Networks
Biomimicry NYC has joined a "cohort" of networks around the world that will work together
on developing strategies and best practices for regional networks and the global “network
of networks”.
The cohort program will provide an introductory curriculum for:
o network development
o peer-to-peer learning opportunities
o dialogue opportunities with B3.8 Leadership and staff
o a pathway to Affiliate status as a regional network of the B3.8 global network.

7. 2. Cooper Hewitt Awards
Tentative Schedule: Week of Events
1. Biomimicry NYC Backyard Workshop: October 12-14 (TBD)
2. Biomimicry 3.8 Major Donor Dinner: October 16 (TBD)
3. Cooper Hewitt Design Mind Award: October 17
4. Biomimicry 3.8 + BNYC Corporate Clients Cocktail Event: October 17 or 18 (TBD)
5. Omega Institute's Design by Nature Conference: October 19-21

8. 2. Cooper Hewitt Awards
Proposed: Biomimicry Week
“A city mentored by nature’s genius”

9. 3. Website!

10. 4. Member Questionnaire
Purpose:
a) Understand and leverage our strengths
b) Build and diversify our network w a comprehensive
inventory of individuals, companies, organizations,
associations, projects, venues, etc.

11. 5. Sign Ups
A. October Events Committee
B. Monthly BrainSwarm Talks/Presentation
a) practice our skills
b) share and build upon our work

12. BrainSwarm: Project Teams
- Create objectives
- Set a communication plan
- Assign specific responsibilities
- Set an independent meeting date
- Groups will report back at our July meeting