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University of Iowa Environmental Coaltion september 4, 2008

University of Iowa Environmental Coaltion september 4, 2008. On the agenda for this evening: An introduction Past accomplishments Current vision…a need for sustainability and involvement UIEC’s beefy engine Educational Slot Brittany Graham: green living

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University of Iowa Environmental Coaltion september 4, 2008

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  1. University of Iowa Environmental Coaltionseptember 4, 2008 On the agenda for this evening: An introduction Past accomplishments Current vision…a need for sustainability and involvement UIEC’s beefy engine Educational Slot Brittany Graham: green living Caitlin Digman: Iowa Conservation Bill on November ballot A note on efficacy Break into groups

  2. Co-PresidentsStephanie Enloe and Eric Holthaus Plan and preside over bi-weekly meetings Meet with directors bi-weekly and members as needed Email: sponsoring events, concerns, ideas, issues, questions Ensure involvement of members Oversee function and well-being of Coalition Approve purchases

  3. Co-AdvisorsDr. Lucie Laurian and Dr. David Osterberg • Lucie Laurian: • Assistant Professor of Urban and Regional Planning • The interactions between urban populations and their environmentsThe implementation of local environmental plans.Public ParticipationThe linkages between planning and public health • David Osterberg: • Clinical Associate Professor in Department of Occupational and Environmental Health • Executive Director of Iowa Policy Project

  4. SecretaryJulia Mantey • Logistics • Minutes • Room and Space reservations • Email members for meeting and event updates • Facebook members for meeting and event updates • Current list of members • Member participation

  5. Advocacy and Lobbying CommitteeScott Annis • University policies and issues • Procurement practices • Computer policies • Duplex printing • Power management • Buying local food • Campus lawn treatment • Organic cleaning supplies • Promoting reusable or recycled bags at university stores • Geothermal heating • Recycling

  6. Educational Committeedirector position to be filled • Ensures 10 minute environmental education brief during meeting • Environmental news • Cool websites • Short videos • Research paper presentation • Book or film reviews • Arranges quarterly educational session outside of meeting (take a vote) • Speaker: local environmental expert, work shop, professor, movie • Field trip: East Side Recycling, Oakdale Research Bldg, Powerplant

  7. Technology CommitteeTim Knab • Maintain and update website…big task in requiring more help • Historians • Ensure pictures (or film) are taken at all events • Rachel, Scott, Tim, Brittany, Julia

  8. TripsTim Knab Tim Knab takes us on trips

  9. GardenAdam Perkins and Kyle Sieck Schedule maintenance, harvest times, and building projects Take in a few “apprentices”

  10. Liaisons Engineers for a Sustainable World: Sam Boland… UI Civic Engagement Office of Sustainability UISG Associated Residence Halls Future Physicians for the Environment Environmental Law Society Biology Undergraduate Society Iowa United Nations Association Content or Crossroads Magazine Local Food Connection Backyard Abundance Food Not Lawns

  11. Campaigns and Events • Each has captain or co-captains • Green Consulting: Brittany Graham and Sam Boland (faculty auditing, student organization auditing) • Iowa Weatherization Challenge: Stephanie Enloe • Recycling: Tim Knab (bin labeling and placement) • UISG Bill: Rachel Nathanson • Bike Week: • Earth Week:

  12. RRRe Reduce Reuse Recycle Efficacy: capacity for producing a desired result or effect; effectiveness: a remedy of great efficacy

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