Science & Sustainability Meeting

[Alink age]

SCIENCE & SUSTAINABILITY WORKING GROUP

SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 2012

MEETING AGENDA

Essex County College Cafeteria

1:00pm – 3:00pm

 

NOTE: If there’s anything you’d like to add to our agenda please do so.

 

Mission Statement: Taking the approach of social entrepreneurship, the Science and Sustainability Working Group, an autonomous international working group interested in assisting occupations throughout the country, will explore the utilization of free, abundant, renewable energy through teach-ins and hands-on training. We will also promote and assist with the creation of community and hydroponic gardens to ensure that the fruits and vegetables grown are fresh and organic.

 

Facilitator: Volunteer needed
Minutes taken by: Volunteer needed
Stack taker: Volunteer needed

 

INTRODUCTION

• If there’s a small gathering, briefly introduce new people and allow the group to introduce themselves as well.

• Quickly go over hand signals. The hand signals help eliminate interruptions and allow communication within the meeting to flow more smoothly.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Report backs

--Solar technology teach-in (Tobias)

--Materials collected (whoever has materials)

--Genesis Farm Tour (April 7th - Monica, Tobias and/or Dina - Google doc)

• Website created (Monica)

             --content, images, updates, etc.                                                                                                                                 

PROPOSALS

• Do It Yourself (DIY) Solar Panels (Presented by Damian, but tabled at previous meeting)

 
OPEN FLOOR

• Brief tech meeting following general meeting

[Alink age]

Please note: We will not be collecting materials at Saturday's meeting.

SCIENCE & SUSTAINABILITY WORKING GROUP

SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 2012

MEETING AGENDA

Essex County College Cafeteria

1:00pm – 3:00pm

NOTE: If there’s anything you’d like to add to our agenda please do so.

Mission Statement: Taking the approach of social entrepreneurship, the Science and Sustainability Working Group, an autonomous international working group interested in assisting occupations throughout the country, will explore the utilization of free, abundant, renewable energy through teach-ins and hands-on training. We will also promote and assist with the creation of community and hydroponic gardens to ensure that the fruits and vegetables grown are fresh and organic.

Facilitator: Volunteer needed
Minutes taken by: Volunteer needed
Stack taker: Volunteer needed

INTRODUCTION

• If there’s a small gathering, briefly introduce new people and allow the group to introduce themselves as well.

• Quickly go over hand signals. The hand signals help eliminate interruptions and allow communication within the meeting to flow more smoothly.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Report backs

--Solar technology teach-in (Tobias)

--Materials collected (discuss the purpose and usage of material collected)

--Genesis Farm Tour (April 7th - Monica, Tobias and/or Dina - Google doc)

• Website created (Monica)

            --content, images, updates, etc.       

                                                                                                                       
PROPOSALS

• Do It Yourself (DIY) Solar Panels (This proposal was previously presented by Damian, but tabled)

OPEN FLOOR

• Brief tech meeting following general meeting

We Need Your Help
To help push our solar technology projects forward, we are asking you to help us collect the following material:
12,000 uncrushed soda cans
20 55-gallon plastic barrels
10 aquarium air pumps
2 deep cycle battery (found at forklift suppliers or rental stores maybe)
1 advanced ultra-efficient mini fridge
1solar cooker
Sodium acetate hand warmers
1 Peddle Power Energy Bike as used during the encampment at Liberty Square Park

Resources on hydroponic gardening
http://our.windowfarms.org/groups
http://www.windowfarms.org/whatisawindowfarm

[Mary Larsen]

Hi

I'll be there.  Hoping folks are still interested in sidewalk white painting.  I'll bring a little documentation of effectiveness.  Thinking of late May or June, date depending on weather. This can be a short agenda item.

Mary

[Alink age]

Hey Mary! Glad to hear from you. Okay, great. I will add this to the agenda. And yes, we're still interested in sidewalk white painting. 

tobias

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“The paradox of education is precisely this: that as one begins to become conscious, one begins to examine the society in which he is being educated.” 

—James A. Baldwin