Clean air and water, recycling, organic gardening and food preparation, environmental justice came first. In Dallas a good friend said "Hey, ya wanna start a solar society?" We met with the Texas chapter of ASES and formed the North Texas Renewable Energy Group. I moved to NYC in 2004 to take care of my 87 year old, native Dallas mother and the ASES staff said "Start A Chapter". In NY we are the Solar Resource Network. We proudly distribute Green Energy Times throughout eastern and central NY. Let's share policy, finance, and education ideas and programs: my favorite occupation.