San Rafael Chamber of Commerce Green Committee


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San  Rafael  Chamber  of  Commerce   Green  Committee  Minutes  (Pending  Approval)   Wednesday,  March  11,  2015  -­‐    10:00–11:30  am   San  Rafael  Chamber  of  Commerce,  817  Mission  Street,  San  Rafael       Attendees  –  Nancy  Benjamin,  Cory  Bytof,  Alex  DiGiorgio,  Bob  Herbst,  Lindsay  Knaebel,  Chris  Yalonis   Notes:  [email protected]     I. Introductions       II. February  Meeting  Minutes  Approved                       III. Ask  and  Offer,  Upcoming  Events                   Emily  (via  Chris)  –  Marin  School  of  Environmental  Leadership  +  Strategic  Energy  Innovations       Calling  all  local  businesses:  seeking  senior  internship  opportunities  for  juniors  attending  the  MarinSEL.    See  Google   Recruitment  form  here.  Call  Emily  Quinton,  Associate  Project  Coordinator  at  415-­‐507-­‐2242           Chris    -­‐  Save  the  Dates  for  Green  Briefs:  Getting  Green  Done!     Announcement  of  2015  Expert  Sessions:   April  8  –  Profitable  Energy  Strategies  @  the  San  Rafael  Airport  (in  conjunction  with  Networking  Mixer,  hosted  by  Bob   Herbst)   June  17  –  Making  the  Business  Case  for  Sustainability:  Getting  Approvals  and  Funding  for  Sustainable  Initiatives   August  –  Waste  Minimization  and  Management   October  –  Making  the  Most  of  Green  Certifications   December  –  Energy  +  Optimal  Buildings:  Lessons  from  the  North  Bay’s  Top  Performers     Sat,  March  28  |Environmental  Forum  of  Marin  –  Lecture  Series  2015  Continues  …   Climate  Disruption:  Is  100%  Renewable  Energy  Possible?   9:00am  –  12:00pm   RSVP  +  Admission     http://www.marinefm.org/lecture-­‐series-­‐2015-­‐-­‐-­‐100-­‐-­‐renewable-­‐energy     Thurs,  April  2  |  Marin  Business  Forum  Speaker  Series   5:00  –  7:00  pm   CEO  of  Marin  Economic  Forum,  Robert  Eyler,  Ph.D.,  on  the  State  of  the  Economy   Drake’s  Landing  Community  Room   300A  Drake's  Landing  Road,  Greenbrae   http://www.marineconomicforum.org/     Tues,  April  14  |  Marin  Green  Drinks   5:30  -­‐  7:30pm   at  Lotus  Cuisine  of  India  Restaurant   704  4th  Street   Phone:  415  456-­‐5808     Green  Merchant  Services  -­‐  Commerce  with  Compassion   Jeff  Marcous,  CEO,  Dharma  Merchant  Services     Chris  -­‐  April  30  to  May  3  |  Tenth  Annual  Sustainable  Enterprise  Conference  at  Sonoma  Mountain  Village   http://sustainableenterpriseconference.com/  

This  year’s  theme  is  “Capital  for  a  Sustainable  Future,”  a  topic  which  highlights  the  region’s  wealth  of  financial,  social   and  natural  capital  and  explores  funding  and  investing  trends  that  build  social  capital.     iHub  Enterprise  Accelerator  (Chris  will  be  speaking  on  this  day)   Fri,  May  1     (learn  more  and  register)   The  iHub  Enterprise  Accelerator  has  been  added  as  a  2nd  day  event,  providing  learning  opportunities  for  organizations   aspiring  to  embody  sustainable  principles  in  company  culture  and  processes.  Take  part  in  small,  hands-­‐on  workshops  with   investors,  consultants  and  organizational  advisers.   Future  Makers   Sustainable  North  Bay  Youth  Summit   Sat,  May  2   (learn  more  &  register)   Designed  for  young  and  innovative  people  who  want  to  create  a  better  future,  discover  the  possibilities  and  best  practices  to   engage  for  sustainable  living.  The  youth  summit  will  offer  information  about  sustainable  organizations  in  the  North  Bay  and   featured  representatives  will  be  on  site  to  answer  questions  about  their  inspirations  and  work.    Network  with  the  existing   green  community  and  create  entrepreneurial  opportunities.   Chow  Down   Community  Commons  Celebration   Sun,  May  3   Focused  mainly  on  our  local  food  scene  this  will  be  a  golden  opportunity  to  expand  our  community.  Enjoy  exhibits  and  the   best  of  the  previous  three  days  to  Sally  Tomatoes  for  a  social  event  designed  to  showcase  the  North  Bay  as  the  Epicenter  of   Sustainability.     Cory  -­‐  Mayor’s  Water  Conservation  Challenge   http://www.cityofsanrafael.org/news/2015/3/23/join-­‐mayor-­‐phillips-­‐in-­‐taking-­‐the-­‐water-­‐conservation-­‐pledge.html       The  Challenge  is  on  from  April  1-­‐30  and  we’re  hoping  to  be  the  winning  city  in  our  population  category.    Sign  up  today!     Take  the  pledge!       Cory  -­‐  Bike  to  Work  Day  is  Thurs,  May  14   City  will  have  an  “Energizer  Station”  on  the  Plaza.    Look  for  the  giant  Gorilla!    Cory  is  looking  for  a  group  to  host  a  table  on   th the  5  Avenue  side  of  the  Plaza.    Table,  snacks,  etc.,  will  be  handled,  but  need  3-­‐4  volunteers  to  handle  the  shifts  from  6:30   am  to  9:00  am.    Here  is  the  web  site  (with  last  year’s  info):  http://www.marinbike.org/Events/BTWD/Index.shtml         EARTH  DAY  is  Weds,  Apr  22  –  Most  events  will  take  place  on  Sat,  Apr  25    -­‐  See  My  EARTH  DAY  Marin  Website  for  Events   happening  throughout  Marin  County.    This  is  an  interactive  site  where  you  can  post  your  Earth  Day  event  as  well  –   http://www.myearthdaymarin.org/   Contact:   Lynne  Scarpa,  MCSTOPPP   Tel  415-­‐473-­‐3202     My  EARTH  DAY  Marin  Partners  include:   Marin  County  Parks   City  of  San  Rafael  Volunteer  Program  and  Public  Works  Department   San  Rafael  Clean   Marin  County  Stormwater  Pollution  Prevention  Program   Marin  County  Department  of  Public  Works   Center  for  Volunteer  and  Nonprofit  Leadership  of  Marin   Marin  Municipal  Water  District   Marin  County  Community  Development  Agency   Kahl  Consultants  

            IV. GreenUP!  /  Communications     Discussed  May  issue  of  GreenUP!    We  will  be  asking  Previous  Green  Business  Winners,  2015  Green  Business  Nominees,  and   Green  I  Belong  Members  to  contribute  to  the  next  issue  on  “tricks  of  (different)  trades”  –  becoming  green,  ROI,  reaching   certification(s),  and  sustainable  practices  at  work.         Discussed  Green  Briefs:  Getting  Green  Done!  5-­‐Session  Series     See  flyer  announcing  series  and  detailing  April  8  Networking  Event  +  Green  Briefs:  Profitable  Energy  Strategies  for   Business  at  the  San  Rafael  Airport,  400  Smith  Ranch  Road     Congratulations  to  the  2015  Green  Business  of  the  Year,  Marin  Clean  Energy!   Congratulations  to  All  2015  Green  Business  Nominees:     • Agricultural  Institute  of  Marin   • Batteries  Plus  Bulbs  San  Rafael   • City  of  San  Rafael   • Department  of  Cultural  and  Visitor  Services:  Marin  County  Fair   • EO  Products   • Green  River  Financial  Services   • Lotus  Cuisine  of  India   • Marin  Clean  Energy*   • St.  Vincent  de  Paul  Society   • Smart  Receivables   • SolEd  Benefit  Corporation     *Winner  announced  at  State  of  the  City  /  Taste  of  San  Rafael  Dinner  on  March  19       V. Meeting  Adjourned       Next  Meeting  -­‐  Wednesday,  April  8  –    9:30-­‐11:00  am