Re: GELT EDU Meeting
mall...@msu.edu
on/interested in heading to HP for Saturday too though (and if Scott &
Brandon are cool with people staying Saturday night, of course) I'd be
up for doing that.
Mike
Quoting Charles Defever <charles...@gmail.com>:
> Hey guys,
>
> I hope everyone is doing well. I wanted to get a time set for our
> next GELTedu meeting, and after talking to Brandon, the time has
> been set for 1pm this Sunday at the HP Movement Center (aka Candler
> street). This allows everyone to enjoy the football game on
> Saturday, but also allows us to get some work done before the HP
> Squared fundraiser (4-8pm) and Detroit SOUP (6:30-9pm) on Sunday.
>
> I am leaving around 11am on Sunday morning and will gladly give a
> ride to anyone who needs it. I plan to arrive back in EL around
> 10:30-11pm after attending SOUP. Please email back or call me to
> coordinate pickup.
>
>
> Charles
> 810-434-9965
> charles...@gmail.com
>
>
> On Sep 12, 2011, at 23:54 , Brandon Knight wrote:
>
>> Great seeing folks tonight.... Liz and Scott, you are missed.
>>
>> Thanks Charles for taking notes. Good stuff - see attached or below.
>>
>> Minutes
>> GELT Edu Meeting 1
>> September 12, 2011
>>
>> In attendance:
>> Brandon
>> Scott M.
>> Kenny
>> Mike
>> Charles
>> (Jackie)
>> (Sam)
>>
>> Not in attendance:
>> Liz
>> Scott T.
>> (Marion)
>> (Whitney)
>>
>> Things to do before next meeting (September 24th or 25th)
>> · Determine the date, time, and location of the Sept 24/25 meeting.
>> · Get feedback and input on structure of GELT Edu from
>> GELTers who will be developing and operating the program. This
>> questionnaire should be completed 3-4 days before the meeting in
>> order for Brandon and Scott to develop an agenda for that meeting.
>> Questions include:
>> o How does each GELTer envision GELT Edu(vision)?
>> § Is it student, faculty, and/or community led?
>> § What organizational structure? RSO status or not?
>> § Student and/or community participants?
>> § Hard training weekend sessions, or project?
>> · What is the balance?
>> § What is the relationship with the Highland Park projects?
>>
>> Personal Schedules: How busy is everyone? How often will we meet?
>> Charles
>> · Fall: Busy (15 cr, 8.5 hrs of wk/week, possible
>> internship), ok to meet twice a month to plan GELT Edu and SOUP event
>> · Spring: 16 cr, part-time work. Will make time for GELT
>> Edu, as long as there is a plan and dates set. Willing to lead a
>> project team.
>> Kenny
>> · Fall: 17 cr, some work, busy
>> · Spring: 17 cr, looking to graduate. Will assist with
>> GELT Edu, but not lead a project team
>> Mike
>> · Fall: Busier than spring
>> · Spring: Can lead a project
>> Liz?
>> · Fall: ASB e-board
>> · Spring: Looking to graduate(?)
>> Scott T.?
>> · Fall: ?
>> · Spring: ?
>>
>> What separates GELT from other programs on campus and in the community?
>> GELT is based on experiential learning. We need to
>> provide those students with an itch to develop the Green Economy a
>> positive outlet. With an integrated leadership ladder, GELT Edu
>> and the experience it provides is intended to lead participants to
>> be an active member in the green economy after graduation, with
>> jobs that can support the individuals financially – through green
>> entrepreneurism or as teachers, administrators, and leaders in the
>> expansion of GELT.
>> This emphasis on experience and long-term planning
>> separates GELT from activist networks that fuel off of the fire of
>> youth – a fire that cannot be sustained as these individuals grow
>> older and take on more responsibilities elsewhere.
>>
>> Components of Building GELT Lansing
>>
>> · Vision
>>
>> Brandon stressed the need to develop a vision for GELT EDU. The
>> vision should be guided by some of the principles expressed above.
>> Also, it should be drafted with consideration of the similarities
>> the program will hold with the original program in Highland Park
>> and the other expansion sites (i.e. Chicago), while simultaneously
>> recognizing the unique nature of a university community and the
>> particular facets of the Greater Lansing area.
>>
>> Drafting the vision is critical in how we develop GELT and should
>> be in working form by mid-late October. Brandon: If you were to
>> give everyone a definition of “vision,” each GELTer could submit
>> his or her idea of our vision for GELT Edu.
>>
>> Questions:
>> Should we pursue Student Organization status?
>>
>> · Goals and Expectations
>>
>> In addition to a vision, we noted that there was a need for both
>> defined goals for the program and clear expectations for those
>> GELTers developing GELT Edu. This second point goes along with the
>> idea of roles.
>>
>> · Outreach
>>
>> I think it is important to establish what networks we are a part of
>> and recognize their importance in the viability of GELT Edu.
>>
>> What networks/contacts do you have in the Greater Lansing community
>> and how could they contribute to GELT Edu (partner, resources,
>> contribute to a specific project or the general GELT program, etc)?
>> This can include student clubs, listservs, etc. that can be used
>> for outreach.
>>
>>
>> SOUP Event
>>
>> A focus this fall will be planning a micro funding event using the
>> format of Detroit SOUP. The intent is to have GELT SOUP in late
>> November or the first week of December before finals week, as a
>> kickoff for the GELT Edu program that will begin in the spring. We
>> will need to establish roles for GELTers to 1)find a site, 2)find
>> a local restaurant(s) willing to donate a)soup, b)salad, and/or
>> c)bread, and reach out to both 3a)innovators submitting entries and
>> b)attendees for the event.
>>
>> Detroit SOUP has received a $75,000 grant to help replicate that
>> particular micro-funding model in other cities. They may be a
>> partner and knowledgeable resource.
>>
>>
>> Global Exchange and GELT
>>
>> Global Exchange has urged Brandon and Scott to determine how they
>> can teach and train the next leaders for GELT Edu. This is a
>> necessary step in the expansion of GELT in Chicago and at MSU.
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Sep 12, 2011 at 9:06 AM, Charles Defever
>> <charles...@gmail.com > wrote:
>> I'll be there.
>>
>> On Sep 12, 2011, at 0:42, Brandon Knight
>> <detroitene...@gmail.com > wrote:
>>
>>> 8 p.m. at the Union
>>>
>>> On Sun, Sep 11, 2011 at 10:52 PM, Charles Defever
>>> <charles...@gmail.com > wrote:
>>> Whatever time we choose, we are either without at least two people
>>> or Liz. I think Scott or Brandon should make an executive
>>> decision on this one.
>>>
>>> On Sep 11, 2011, at 22:10, Brandon Knight
>>> <detroitene...@gmail.com > wrote:
>>>
>>>> Scott M. and I would prefer tomorrow as we are heading up to
>>>> Lansing for the day....
>>>>
>>>> On Sun, Sep 11, 2011 at 9:41 PM, Liz Starke <star...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> Would Thursday evening work better for everyone?
>>>>
>>>> On Sep 11, 2011 9:06 PM, <lask...@msu.edu> wrote:
>>>>> I'm free anytime after 2.
>>>>>
>>>>> Kenny
>>>>>
>>>>> Quoting mall...@msu.edu:
>>>>>
>>>>>> I'm free from 11:15 to 1:30, 3 to 4, 5:30 to 7, and anytime after 9.
>>>>>> I realize that's not leaving much open so don't worry much about
>>>>>> planning around me, I'll try to make it if I can and have someone
>>>>>> fill me in on what gets discussed at the meeting if I cannot.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Mike
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Quoting Scott Tarnowsky <scott.t...@gmail.com>:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hey GELT,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I can meet up anytime between 4-7 tomorrow. Just let me know when.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Scott Tarnowsky\
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Sun, Sep 11, 2011 at 11:06 AM, Liz Starke
>>>>>>> <star...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Hey Guys,
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Sorry for the late response! Would any of you be able to meet
>>>>>>>> sometime
>>>>>>>> tomorrow (Monday)? I am free all day until 4:00, or anytime
>>>>>>>> after 7:30. I
>>>>>>>> think that we could meet in the union, in the big lounge.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Does anyone have any thoughts as to an agenda? I think maybe
>>>>>>>> we could start
>>>>>>>> just by going over the structure of it again and re-affirming
>>>>>>>> that, and then
>>>>>>>> move in to a discussion about what resources we should start
>>>>>>>> to utilize at
>>>>>>>> MSU? And we should also get going on the recruitment part.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Let me know what you think, or if a different day is better.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>> Elizabeth Starke
>>>>>>>> Michigan State University
>>>>>>>> Michigan Student Sustainability Coalition Outreach Chair
>>>>>>>> Alternative Spring Break Program Chair
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
>> <GELTEdu1Minutes.doc>
>
>
Scott Meloeny
Scott Tarnowsky
I am driving home saturday probably after the game. I am stopping at my house saturday to take care of a few things and then heading down to HP. Interested in staying the night if capacity allows it. If anyone is interested in tagging along give me a shout out. If not hope to see everyone this weekend.
Scott Tarnowsky
2482558389
Sarah Murphy
form...@msu.edu
I've got spots in my car if anyone is still in search for a ride- text me 517.282.8133
-Whit
>>>>>> *com <detroitene...@gmail.com> > wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 8 p.m. at the Union
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Sun, Sep 11, 2011 at 10:52 PM, Charles Defever <
>>>>>>> charles...@gmail.com > wrote:
>>>>>>> Whatever time we choose, we are either without at least two people or
>>>>>>> Liz. I think Scott or Brandon should make an executive decision
>>>>>>> on this
>>>>>>> one.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Sep 11, 2011, at 22:10, Brandon Knight <
Marion Berger
Kristen Psaki
xo
kp
form...@msu.edu
I don't know if anyone got back to you yet, but the reunion and SOUP were great! Scotty played at AJ's, Mike and Charlie joined Kenny and me for the SOUP update and Marion stopped by to AJ's, but was keen on getting back to collegeeee :) We had a great time, wish you could have been there! I can only imagine how wonderful New York is... I hope everything continues to go well!
-Whit