I suspect this is an odd first post as the CC Sustainability Coordinator but:
Jamie are you kidding us?
You seem to have exactly the opposite perception of ENACT's effectiveness than I do.
You mention composting at Rastall as the last big ENACT contribution (which by the way, just earned CC our only "A" on a national sustainability report card.
How did you miss ENACT's successful campaign to win LEED certification for the Cornerstone Arts Building, or fighting for CC to sign the President's Climate Commitment, which led to a $50,000 energy audit to serve as baseline data for a long range CC sustainability plan, and bringing new energy/organization/effectiveness to the Green Round Table. And hey, I'm only part-time, but why do you think Pres. Celeste asked me to serve as Sustainability Coordinator - do you think student pressure had anything to do with it? Should I continue?
I don't mean to sound surly, but the current ENACT leadership and membership is the most effective that I've seen in my 20 years at CC.
Bruce Coriell
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Sunday, October 28, 2007
ENACT: Action through inaction
Sorry to put this so bluntly but ENACT needs to get something tangible done rather than just talking. the last public and tangible thing that ENACT seems to have accomplished was the composting in rastal. Lets get something done that gets the general student body talking about sustainablility by giving ENACT a public and positive image.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
LGRT Outcome
Hi all,
The Leadership GRT proved to be somewhat of a good/tough process, and at this point I'd like to update everyone on the purpose, process, and progress of the LGRT.
PURPOSE:
To bring together the leaders of the campus green groups to represent the green student body and form an "asking" committee to the administration on sustainability issues that we see as outstretching the scope or responsibility of any one green group.
PROCESS:
We gather to whittle down these larger issues into three categories:
-Resolutions, which are "asks"
-Supports, which are a way of showing a thumbs-up to the admin. on processes that are already underway
-Recognitions, which are thank-yous or shout-outs to members of the admin./staff that have done great work
When the Resolutions, Supports, and Recognitions are decided, the LGRT drafts them up in a formal document to send through the Sustainability Coordinator to the appropriate members of the admin. with the invitation to read the document, and then meet with the LGRT to discuss the issues at hand. Hopefully from this meeting the admin. and the students will not only be on the same page, but also be excited about working together on the issues that the LGRT has specified.
PROGRESS:
The issues we've specified this fall are:
The Food Service/Sodexho Bid
Getting a Full-Time Sustainability Coordinator position created post-Bruce
Changing out the Vehicle Fleet
We will be drafting the formal document starting this block break, and will hopefully be meeting with members of the admin. by the end of 3rd block.
That's the news for now-- have a fine time over the break and unplug everything while you're gone!
Best,
EnAct co-chairs
The Leadership GRT proved to be somewhat of a good/tough process, and at this point I'd like to update everyone on the purpose, process, and progress of the LGRT.
PURPOSE:
To bring together the leaders of the campus green groups to represent the green student body and form an "asking" committee to the administration on sustainability issues that we see as outstretching the scope or responsibility of any one green group.
PROCESS:
We gather to whittle down these larger issues into three categories:
-Resolutions, which are "asks"
-Supports, which are a way of showing a thumbs-up to the admin. on processes that are already underway
-Recognitions, which are thank-yous or shout-outs to members of the admin./staff that have done great work
When the Resolutions, Supports, and Recognitions are decided, the LGRT drafts them up in a formal document to send through the Sustainability Coordinator to the appropriate members of the admin. with the invitation to read the document, and then meet with the LGRT to discuss the issues at hand. Hopefully from this meeting the admin. and the students will not only be on the same page, but also be excited about working together on the issues that the LGRT has specified.
PROGRESS:
The issues we've specified this fall are:
The Food Service/Sodexho Bid
Getting a Full-Time Sustainability Coordinator position created post-Bruce
Changing out the Vehicle Fleet
We will be drafting the formal document starting this block break, and will hopefully be meeting with members of the admin. by the end of 3rd block.
That's the news for now-- have a fine time over the break and unplug everything while you're gone!
Best,
EnAct co-chairs
SYNERGY HOUSE NEWS
Some news and reminders just to keep everyone updated:
-There will be a Senior insulation workshop the first Sunday 3rd block. Synergy will be running its annual blower door analysis so come learn what you can do to improve your heating bill this winter - It will definitely add up. If your interested in running a blower door for your house Synergy can help facilitate the process, but we need to reserve the blower door a week ahead of time.
-Synergy will be winterizing the garden and moving the herb garden 3rd block! stay tuned for more info...
-Come to blockly potlucks 2nd Friday of every block.
-The house is getting matching sail shades for the upstairs windows! If your interested in helping make the sailshades, or learning how they work, contact Synergy house or a resident at Synergyhouse@coloradocollege.edu.
-Synergy is open for groups interested in reserving the house for lectures, workshops, speaker receptions, meetings, etc(Contact a Synergy resident to plan or email Synergyhouse@coloradocollege.edu)
Winter is coming so be smart with energy use due to heating - remember to close windows while your heater is on. Don't forget to unplug all of your appliances and set your thermostat low while your gone during block break.
Much love,
-Synergy House Residents
Some news and reminders just to keep everyone updated:
-There will be a Senior insulation workshop the first Sunday 3rd block. Synergy will be running its annual blower door analysis so come learn what you can do to improve your heating bill this winter - It will definitely add up. If your interested in running a blower door for your house Synergy can help facilitate the process, but we need to reserve the blower door a week ahead of time.
-Synergy will be winterizing the garden and moving the herb garden 3rd block! stay tuned for more info...
-Come to blockly potlucks 2nd Friday of every block.
-The house is getting matching sail shades for the upstairs windows! If your interested in helping make the sailshades, or learning how they work, contact Synergy house or a resident at Synergyhouse@coloradocollege.edu.
-Synergy is open for groups interested in reserving the house for lectures, workshops, speaker receptions, meetings, etc(Contact a Synergy resident to plan or email Synergyhouse@coloradocollege.edu)
Winter is coming so be smart with energy use due to heating - remember to close windows while your heater is on. Don't forget to unplug all of your appliances and set your thermostat low while your gone during block break.
Much love,
-Synergy House Residents
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
The Leadership GRT
Greetings everyone,
Thanks to all who came to the GRT last week-- it was a productive meeting that brought forth some strong ideas and greater cohesion within the campus green community-- just what we were hoping for!
As we discussed at the GRT, the best way for our voice to be heard by the administration is if we streamline our campus-wide sustainability goals and vote on them as heads of green groups in the form of Green Roundtable Resolutions. To do this we're holding:
THE LEADERSHIP GRT
THIS THURSDAY
9 PM
THE ERC, TUTT SCIENCE
Just one representative from each green group is needed, and we'd really like to see representation from the student green groups that were at the GRT, including:
CCCA
CC Farm
Synergy
Food Chained
Sacred Grounds
Roots n' Shoots
State of the Rockies
Sustainability Interns
ORC
PLEASE SEND A REP! And if your groups can't make it, please let us know.
See you soon,
Your loving EnAct GRT Committee
Thanks to all who came to the GRT last week-- it was a productive meeting that brought forth some strong ideas and greater cohesion within the campus green community-- just what we were hoping for!
As we discussed at the GRT, the best way for our voice to be heard by the administration is if we streamline our campus-wide sustainability goals and vote on them as heads of green groups in the form of Green Roundtable Resolutions. To do this we're holding:
THE LEADERSHIP GRT
THIS THURSDAY
9 PM
THE ERC, TUTT SCIENCE
Just one representative from each green group is needed, and we'd really like to see representation from the student green groups that were at the GRT, including:
CCCA
CC Farm
Synergy
Food Chained
Sacred Grounds
Roots n' Shoots
State of the Rockies
Sustainability Interns
ORC
PLEASE SEND A REP! And if your groups can't make it, please let us know.
See you soon,
Your loving EnAct GRT Committee
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
SEED EXCHANGE
Bring your SEED Bring yourSELF
Bring your FOOD
1st Annual SEED EXCHANGE
What? A community gathering centered around the lost art of seed-saving (AND, for those with no seeds or plants, not to worry – bring a potluck dish to share!)
Where? Yampa Field (Inclement weather – Bemis Great Hall)
When? Sunday, October 22: 10 AM – 2 PM
A FoodChained Event----->>> Questions? Contact Jackie Pitts j_pitts@coloradocollege.edu
'Hijaking' the Global Food Supply>>>Dr. VANDANA SHIVA
FOOD CHAINED PRESENTS:
DR. VANDANA SHIVA
The Hijacking of the Global Food Supply:
The Human & Ecological Impacts of Globalization
Oct. 16th at 7:30 in Shove Chapel
Dr. Vandana Shiva is a world-renowned physicist, activist, ecologist, political-economist, feminist, and author. She has written over 350 publications and 14 books. Dr. Shiva’s most recent books include Biopiracy: The Plunder of Nature and Knowledge and Stolen Harvest: The Hijacking of the Global Food Supply. In 2005 she was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Doctor Shiva has fought for changes in the practice and paradigms of agriculture and food through grassroot campaigns.
“over the past two decades every issue I have been engaged in as an ecological activist and organic intellectual has revealed that what the industrial economy calls "growth" is really a form of theft from nature and people.”
Saturday, October 6, 2007
The Green Roundtable
Greetings one and all,
The time has come for the first Green Roundtable of the year. The Green Roundtable is the campus-wide sustainability summit that brings together leaders of all campus green groups, student-led through the administration, to put names to faces, share our biggest news, and, as a campus, discuss where we are headed with sustainability.
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 10th
GATES COMMON ROOM
7 PM
Please join us and see how large the campus green community has grown.
There's plenty to talk about!
Best Regards,
The EnAct Green Roundtable Committee
The time has come for the first Green Roundtable of the year. The Green Roundtable is the campus-wide sustainability summit that brings together leaders of all campus green groups, student-led through the administration, to put names to faces, share our biggest news, and, as a campus, discuss where we are headed with sustainability.
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 10th
GATES COMMON ROOM
7 PM
Please join us and see how large the campus green community has grown.
There's plenty to talk about!
Best Regards,
The EnAct Green Roundtable Committee
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