https:\/\/web.whoi.edu\/sustainability\/wsscalendar\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n#3<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Green It Forward Program<\/strong> \u2013 iron out details and launch date. Add to website<\/p>\nAction: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Create nomination forms (MM, KG, SM)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n#4\u00a0 \u00a0Solar Technology for Anyone Workshop. Generate solar power with one panel to charge your phone, batteries, equipment, etc. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Seb and Kayleah are working with Matt Palanza in AOP+E to set up date, time, location and content of solar workshop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Action: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Keep STF updated when date is determined. We\u2019ll need to set up a rsvp form- this could be really popular (SB, KG)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n# 5 WSS Events – looking for volunteers to sponsor new social events; lawns games, hikes, bike rides etc<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Multi-cultural potluck \u2013 Kayleah + Helen working with Dan Lowenstein on a Diversity event (possibly showing the movie Selma).<\/li>\n
- T3C Lunch n Learn with Jessica Whritenour \u2013 Wednesday, Jan. 9- Carriage House at 12:15<\/li>\n
- Reschedule the Compost With Me field trip \u2013 we decided to wait until spring<\/li>\n
- Schedule new events \u2013 picnic under Losos fruit trees, tour of Peterson Farm, plan next carpooling event, lunch and learns<\/li>\n
- Diversity Events<\/li>\n
- Star Gazing event was suggested<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Action: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Offer fun events whether it\u2019s a local hike, walk around the Village, ice skating, book discussion etc (ALL)<\/li>\n
- * Note \u2013 we really need volunteers for the WSS events \u2013 They are open to all and can really improve morale\u2019 and a feeling of welcoming to new Whoi employees.<\/li>\n
- Ask Marcy of T3C to sponsor a star gazing event<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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#6 \u00a0\u00a0Electric Vehicle Charging Station Update (EV Make Ready Program)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Installation continues School St. parking lot and Clark (front parking lot by MRF path). The trenching and paving is done, but wiring, permitting and pedestal installation still needs to be done.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Action: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Stay on top of installation schedule (SM) and advertise WHOI wide once it\u2019s complete (SM)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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#7\u00a0 \u00a0Pollinator Garden at Shiverick Lot \u2013 planning phase for garden contest<\/strong><\/p>\nAction: <\/strong><\/p>\nAddress this next month \u2013 we ran out of time to discuss at the meeting<\/p>\n
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#8 New Business \u2013 Plastic reduction was discussed quite a bit. The following suggestions were made:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Remind people to use compostables for holiday parties \u2013 Action<\/strong>: Send out either Announcement or Headlines in early December to remind people. Ask the Stockroom to carry compostable products (SM)<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Do not serve lobster at your events. Lobster trap line puts whales in jeopardy and by supporting the lobster industry, you are supporting synthetic lines that entangle whales. Several WHOI sponsored conferences have stopped serving lobster. Action:\u00a0 <\/strong>Alex B will generate a 1 page informative message that we can post on STF\u2019s website (AB)<\/li>\n
- Learn more about the Stretch Energy Code and Green Communities designation in Falmouth. If it passes in the future, then we may be eligible for funding. (Alex, please send us more information). Seth Pickering -(508) 946-2838, Action:<\/strong>\u00a0 Call\/email Seth and ask if he\u2019d like to give a Lunch and Learn (SM)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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