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| | 1. | | Call to Order
a. Roll Call: Names will be taken from the Participant list
b. Approval of Minutes from August 9, 2021
Minutes note: Call to Order 11:05PM
a. Roll Call:
Present: Dynasty Caesar, Jennifer Evans, Farah Issa, Mandi McAlister, Supreme Moore
Omokunde, Christopher Piszczek, Erick Shambarger, Bruce Wiggins
Absent: Maithilee Kanthi, Akira Mabon, Rafael Smith
Excused: Pam Ritger, Linda Frank (arrived at 12:20)
Visitor: Alexis McAdams
b. Minutes from August 9, 2021, approved as written | | | |
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| | 2. | | Progress Review
a. Update by Teams
b. Event Evaluations
c. Media Packets – quick overview
Minutes note: Evans reviewed the Progress Report by Teams and Event Evaluations, which were sent out prior to
the meeting. She noted that Outreach (as distinct from marketing) is an area for improvement.
Only 12 people attended the Green Jobs Event, despite good press coverage.
The group discussed the purpose of outreach efforts. Shambarger expressed his concern for creating
general public awareness of the planning process. He indicated that the end goal is to strengthen
our case to the Common Council and have the plan adopted. Omokunde noted that we want
citizens to be informed and mobilized around the theme of climate justice.
Caesar offered another perspective, indicating that some people are not making the connection
between climate change and social justice. She gave an example of a resident wanting the city trees
cut down. Caesar would like to offer additional information to the NSP Liaisons within the next two
weeks. She addressed Shambarger’s concern that general education will take a long time and slow
down the process.
Evans supports this effort, emphasizing the need to reach diverse communities and tailor our
messaging to the needs and concerns of each audience. Caesar agreed to work with Evans on
developing this messaging. Shambarger referenced Action for the Climate Emergency, formerly
Alliance for Climate Education as a possible resource. | | | |
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| | 3. | | Events Planning
a. Goals and Timeline
b. Updates– Event Leads
? Evans: Residential Efficiency
? Evans: Transportation
? Frank: Land Use
? Kanthi: Resilience Ambassadors
? McAlister: Commercial Buildings
? Omokunde: Green Jobs Session II
? Shambarger: Greening the Grid, Passive Houses, etc.
? Wiggins: Waste (additional sessions?)
c. Tabling Update – Piszczek
Minutes note: Goals and Timeline
Shambarger indicated that the Work Groups should have most of their proposals completed by
mid-October, with a PowerPoint presentation ready to submit to the Common Council in
December.
Evans asked for guidance on a reasonable goal for the number of people reached both through
direct contact and general promotion. There was no decision. She also asked for two volunteers
to work with Caesar and Piszczek to create a workable outreach plan. McAlister and Omokunde
volunteered. The group will hold a brainstorming session to identify community partners who
can help with outreach.
b. Updates– Event Leads
? Residential Efficiency: Evans has talked to Kevin Kane and Celanese.
? Transportation: Evans and Kraig tabled at the Promise Zone Bike Ride, reached 40 people
and 15 surveys collected; the Event Team is researching partners for additional events.
? Land Use: Evans reported that this group will be tabling at Plazita Verde and at Mitchell
Street School.
? Resilience Ambassadors (Kanthi): no report
? Commercial Buildings: Ritger sent recent email indicating this is on hold.
? Green Jobs Session II: As part of our Outreach Brainstorming session, the Outreach team
will consider partners for this event; Shambarger noted that Julie Kersick is conducting an
event at the Italian Community Center we should look into.
? Greening the Grid and Passive Houses: Shambarger doesn’t feel a need for an event on
Greening the Grid; He is giving presentations on the Passive Homes project. Evans would
like to see a public event for the latter and Erick is okay with that if someone can pull it
together.
? Waste: Wiggins will reach out to his Work Group to see if they would like to table again.
c. Tabling Update
The Tabling Spreadsheet was reviewed. A Tip Sheet is in the draft stages. We are tracking the
number of contacts, flyers distributed, and surveys submitted. Success is correlated less with the
amount of time than with the ability of volunteers to actively approach participants.
Piszczek and Wiggins agreed to table depending on availability. We are finding it a challenge to
find volunteers. Shambarger indicated we may be able to pay someone to table. Evans will reach
out to Mabon and work with Shambarter to determine available funds, etc.
Schambarger has secured a tablet for use at tabling, but it does not have internet access.
Piszczek recommended working with area organizations and businesses to acquire giveaways.
They need to be of substantive value and related to the topic, as was the $40 storage set given
away at Fondy Market. | | | |
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| | 4. | | Next regular meeting: 11:00 AM October 4, 2021
Minutes note: Meeting adjourned at 12:32pm
Minutes provided by Jennifer Evans | | | |
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