Oakland Food Policy Council

Come learn how to apply for membership on the Oakland Food Policy Council!

Wednesday May 27, 2009
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Kaiser Permanente
1950 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94612
2^nd Floor, Atrium & Cafeteria

Who Should Attend
People who live or work in Oakland, and are committed to transforming the Oakland food system into an equitable and sustainable system. We will need representatives from the business community; labor community; community organizations and citizens; rural/regional farms and organizations; health and educational organizations; and local governance.

What We Will Discuss
The OFPC’s history
The OFPC's mission and goals
Tools and information already available to the OFPC
Membership requirements, application, and selection process

Refreshments Will Be Provided

Questions?
Contact OFPC Coordinator Alethea Harper
aharper.ofpc@foodfirst.org | 510-654-4400 x233
http://www.oaklandfood.org/home/recruitment_meeting

RSVP to:
rsvp@oaklandfood.org

Directions to the Kaiser Permanente Office Building
1950 Franklin St, Downtown Oakland
2^nd Floor Atrium / Cafeteria

Once you arrive at 1950 Franklin, check in at the security desk in the lobby. After you check in, proceed up the main staircase to the 2^nd level. When you are standing at the top of the stairs, the atrium will be directly in front of you. Go through the doors, cross the atrium, and enter the cafeteria.

Arriving by BART

1. Take BART to the 19^th Street Oakland station
2. Walk southwest on Broadway toward 19^th St
3. Turn left on 19^th St, walk one block
4. Turn left on Franklin, walk ½ block
5. 1950 Franklin will be on your right

Arriving by car from the North

1. Navigate to the 980-W freeway
2. Take the 18^th St exit toward 14^th St
3. Turn left on 17^th St
4. Turn left on Franklin St (one block after Broadway), drive ½ block
5. 1950 Franklin will be on your right, but the parking garage is across the street on your left
6. Parking is free after 4:00 pm; the garage closes at 9:00 pm
7. After you park, proceed across the street to 1950 Franklin

Arriving by car from the South

1. Navigate to the 980-E freeway
2. Take exit 1B for 17^th St toward San Pablo Ave
3. Turn right on 17^th St
4. Turn left on Franklin St (one block after Broadway), drive ½ block
5. 1950 Franklin will be on your right, but the parking garage is across the street on your left
6. Parking is free after 4:00 pm; the garage closes at 9:00 pm
7. After you park, proceed across the street to 1950 Franklin