Monday, October 6, 2008

Rose, Kelly, Mari, Alyssa, Abby, Greta, Kate, Andrea, Jacob, Malie, Scott, Erica, and Cameron present

Conservation
  • Will meet this Wed. at 5: 15 pm
  • Jacob and Alyssa brainstormed ideas for the upcoming mtg.
  • Possible projects: more recycling bins, continuing the building assessment study, bringing back the "tip-of-the-month" on the revolving TV display, working with the dorms
  • ropes course at Lakewood?

Solar

  • Meets every Monday at 4 pm in VU462A
  • Erica is waiting to hear back from Todd Morton regarding the kiosk content
  • More signage for kiosk
  • Major project: Including solar panels in the waterfront development plans

Education

  • May meet Tues. or Thurs. at 5 pm
  • First lecture to discuss the new Green Tags
  • Needs a new graphic designer
  • One or two speakers per quarter

Wind

  • May meet Mondays at 4 pm
  • Will approach the waterfront development committee along with the Solar committee
  • meteorological tower is awaiting permitting

Sustainability Fund

  • Jacob announced that this fund, which now contains $1,000, is funded by the Western Foundation and will be administered by the Office of Sustainability

Leadership

  • We want to get members prepared now to take on leadership roles since the leaders will graduate this spring

Green Power Request for Proposals

  • Last week, the proposals from different companies were evaluated and scored
  • Student's choices received the greatest weight
  • New Green Tags will have the most environmental benefit at the best value
  • The final choice will be announced this Friday

Environmental Club Liaison

  • Greta will be attending the main SRE mtgs. to help us network with other environmental clubs

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