EPC Endorses Angela Kramer for ASI President + Announcements

Empower Poly,

Attached are the minutes from last week's meeting and the agenda for tomorrow's meeting at 7pm in 192-242. (the new engineering building)

News

The Empower Poly Coalition has officially endorsed Angela Kramer for ASI President. Angela has shown a steadfast commitment to progressing the sustainability movement on campus, both through her representation on the ASI Board of Directors and through her other various extracurriculars. She has exhibited leadership in the realms of environmental and social justice at Cal Poly, and we feel that she has a true understanding of the student voice. We are also pleased to report that Angela is running the first paperless campaign on campus. For more information, visit Angela's website: http://angelakramer.com/

Announcements

What: Vote for 2008-2009 ASI President and Board of Directors
When: May 7 & 8
Where: Cal Poly Portal
Info: http://www.asi.calpoly.edu/static/voter_guide

What: Bike Month Events
When: The Month of May
Where: San Luis Obispo County
Who: SLO County Bike Coalition & RideShare.org
Events Info:  http://rideshare.org/cm/bike/bikemonth08.html

What: Fundamentals of Energy Auditing will review the basics of the procedures to energy use, the useful instruments, energy end-use profiles, energy estimates and savings calculations. This course will help you establish an energy auditing program for your respective departments.
When: Friday, May 9, 2008 at 11:00am
Where: Building 70 (Facilities) Room 109
RSVP:greencampus@calpoly.edu by Thursday at 5:00pm
Who: Green Campus Program
FREE refreshments will be provided!

Have an awesome week!

Ben Eckold, Jorge Montezuma, and Megan Farrell
EPC Steering Committee

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Empower Poly Coalition
empowerpoly.calpoly.edu

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead

Empower Poly is a coalition of Cal Poly sustainability related organizations and clubs.

FREE Be the Change Conference [Saturday, May 3rd 10-4 @ Cal Poly]

Cal Poly Students,

Have you been wanting to get involved? Do you want to make real change on campus and in your life after college? If so, you are encouraged you to attend the 2nd annual Be the Change conference this Saturday May 3rd from 10am- 4pm. Hosted by the Empower Poly Coalition, Be the Change is a sustainability leadership conference focused on giving future leaders the skills to create a sustainable future.

This free event (zero-waste breakfast and lunch included) will feature keynote talks, engaging workshops, and time to meet and talk with students who are making real change at Cal Poly. Workshop sessions include:

• Campus Organizing
• Marketing
• Grant Writing
• Fundraising
  
• Event Planning
• Power Mapping
• Intentional Living
• Entering the Political Realm
  

Who should attend?
Students who are committed to making their communities, and world a better place. Regardless of what issues are important to you Be the Change will provide you with the skills you need to change the world.

If you are interested in attending please RSVP to cpbethechange@gmail.com  with your name, major and year in school.

For more info check out: cpbethechange.googlepages.com


Thank you,

Chad Worth
President


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Empower Poly Coalition
empowerpoly.calpoly.edu

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead

Empower Poly is a coalition of Cal Poly sustainability related organizations and clubs.

American Institute of Architects, Association of Environmental Professionals, Association of Student in Planning, Cal Poly Biodiesel, Cal Poly Surfrider Club, Cal Poly Zero Waste, Construction Specification Institute, Emerging Green Builders, Engineers Without Borders, Fair Trade Club, Green Campus Program, Green Printing Club, Honor Society, Hydrogen Energy Club, KCPR, Net Impact, Progressive Student Alliance, Renewable Energy Club, SARC/Organic Farm, SC American Society of Landscape Architecture, SCS- Environmental Council, Society of Environmental Engineers, Wildlife Club

Cal Poly Earth Day TOMORROW + Announcements

Empower Poly,

You are invited to attend Cal Poly's Earth Day 2008 with keynote speaker Robert Swan this Tuesday, April 29th at 11am in Chumash Auditorium.

Thanks to the Office of the President, the Cal Poly Surfrider Club and the Empower Poly Coalition are able to host British polar explorer Robert Swan at Cal Poly as part of his 5 year "Voyage for Cleaner Energy" around the world. Mr. Swan will be sailing into Morro Bay Harbor on his wind, solar, and biofuel powered sailboat to talk to the Cal Poly community about clean energy and the importance of saving our polar ice caps.  Click here for a quick video about Mr. Swan.

Below are additional Earth Day events including a presentation from "Save our Seas", a Sustainability Club Fair, and tours of Robert Swan's renewable energy powered boat.

CAL POLY EARTH DAY- 2008

April 29th

Presentation: Terry Lilley -Save our Seas

Come see a presentation on preserving, protecting, and restoring the world's oceans for future generations.

When: 10:30-11am

Where: Chumash Auditorium 

 

Keynote Speaker: Robert Swan- 2041 Voyage for Cleaner Energy

British polar explorer and climate change leader Robert Swan is on a five year sailing voyage around the world, and will be sailing into San Luis Obispo to discuss clean energy and the importance reducing greenhouse gas emissions. As the first person to walk to both the North and South poles alone, Mr. Swan carries a unique and important message about the furture of our ice caps. For more information check out: http://voyage.2041.com/. Also, Click here for a quick video about Mr. Swan.

When: 11am-12:30pm   

Where: Chumash Auditorium

Event is sponorsed by Cal Poly Surfrider, the Empower Poly Coalition, and the Office of the President. Light zero-waste snacks and refreshments will be served.
 

Sustainability Club Fair

When: 10am-2pm

Where: UU Plaza

 
May 1st (NOTE: Boat Tour Dates and Times Have Changed)

Boat Tours

Cal Poly Surfrider Club is organizing a tour of Mr. Swan's solar, wind and biofuel powered boat. Funding is available for up to 30 interested participants using San Luis Obispo RTA Buses.  Please RSVP  to calpolysurfrider@gmail.com to reserve a ticket or for any questions.

When: Thursday, May 1st, 3pm-5pm

Where: Morro Bay Harbor

Attached are the minutes from the last board meeting and the agenda for tomorrow's meeting at 7pm in 192-242. (the new engineering building)


Announcements

Be the Change: FREE Sustainability Leadership Conference
What: An intensive day of training facilitated by Cal Poly's sustainability leaders. Students will learn skills necessary to become effective leaders in building a sustainable future.
Where: Business Rotunda
When: Saturday May 3rd, 2008, 10-5pm
Cost: Free (breakfast & lunch included)
Registration/Information: http://cpbethechange.googlepages.com
Sponsored by: Empower Poly Coalition
Registration form and flier are attached.

Railroad Safety Bike Trail Project
What: Help spread the word to friends and family about the Railroad Safety Bike Trail Project. SLO Rotary is leading a diverse coalition of community groups and businesses to fund the section of the trail that will connect Cal Poly to the downtown, car-free in the near future. Check out the website, www.rrtrailfund.org

Homelessness Awareness Button Sale
What: There will be a sale of buttons made from homeless childrens' art to raise money for the homeless shelter. 
Where: UU Plaza
When: Thursday, May 1st from 10-2
The event is sponsored by Beyond Shelter.

Beach Clean-Up
What: Come and clean up Avila Beach with Environmental Council!
Where: Avila Beach
When: Meet on Sunday, May 4th at the administration parking lot at 9:15 to bike and 10:15 to carpool.
Event is sponsored by SCS's Environmental Council


For the last time, have a great week,

Chad Worth, Nancy Cole, and Matt Hutton
Outgoing EPC Steering Committee

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Empower Poly Coalition
empowerpoly.calpoly.edu

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead

Empower Poly is a coalition of Cal Poly sustainability related organizations and clubs.

Its Earth Week! EPC Board Elections Tomorrow + Announcements and Board Meeting [Tues. April 22nd @7pm in 192-242]

Empower Poly Coalition,

Happy Earth Week! Attached are the minutes from the last board meeting and the agenda for tomorrow's meeting at 7pm in 192-242. (the new engineering building)

REMINDER
Elections for board of directors positions are tomorrow (April 22nd). Nominees will be be giving short speeches, then questions and voting will follow.

NEWS
Cal Poly CAN Campaign: "Cal Poly CAN sign the Presidents Climate Commitment and become worldwide leaders in sustainability." This month Empower Poly is launching the Cal Poly CAN campaign to urge President Baker to join 518 universities, including all 10 UCs and 5 CSUs, in a commitment to campus climate neutrality.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CAL POLY EARTH DAY 2008

April 22nd: Pick up a copy of the Green Issue and read about current hot topics on sustainability at Cal Poly.

April 24th: "Bike-to-school day" - As part of a state-wide effort to promote health, wellness and cut carbon emissions, join us in biking to school.

April 29th: Cal Poly Earth Day
10:30-11am: Chumash Auditorium
Terry Lilley, from Save our Seas, will be presenting on preserving, protecting, and restoring the world's oceans for future generations.

11am-12:30pm: Chumash Auditorium
2041 Voyage for Cleaner Energy - British explorer and climate change leader Robert Swan is on a five year speaking tour, and will be sailing into San Luis Obispo to discuss green house gas reduction and demonstrate the benefits of renewable energy. For further information check out: http://voyage.2041.com/. 

10am-2pm: There will be a sustainable club fair in the UU Plaza

2pm-6pm Boat Tours: Moro Bay Harbor
Cal Poly Surfrider Club is organizing a tour of Mr. Swan's boat for up to 30 interested participants using San Luis Obispo RTA Buses.  Must RSVP to reserve a ticket.  Please contact Cal Poly Surfrider by April 24th: calpolysurfrider@gmail.com

"What I Learned on the European Smart Energy Study Tour"
What: Santa Lucia Chapter Sierra Club Meeting
When: 7pm, Friday, April 25
Where: St. Stephens Episcopal Church
The Santa Lucia Chapter of the Sierra Club just led 21 local residents on a two-week energy tour of Europe. Come and hear about their findings and what can be done in our country.

Community Earth Day Event
What: Earth Day Kid's Fair (part of SLO Earth Day festival). Volunteer teaching kids about the environment at one of 9 different stations, including composting, climate change, and animal diversity.
When: Saturday April 26th from 9-5. Volunteer shifts are 9-1 and 1-5 or any time you can make it.
Where: Mission Plaza lawn
Sponsored by: Environmental Council (Student Community Services) and the Earth Day Alliance

Walk to Fight Homelessness
What: Walk to Fight Homelessness - Donations to Maxine Lewis Homeless Shelter
When: Sunday April 27th at 10:30 am
Where: Mitchell Park
Sponsored by: Beyond Shelter (Student Community Services)

Be the Change
What: An intensive day of training facilitated by Cal Poly's sustainability leaders. Students will learn skills necessary to become effective leaders in building a sustainable future.
Where: Business Rotunda
When: Saturday May 3rd, 2008, 10-5pm
Cost: Free (breakfast & lunch included)
Registration/Information: http://cpbethechange.googlepages.com
Sponsored by: Empower Poly Coalition


-EPC Steering Committee

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Empower Poly Coalition
empowerpoly.calpoly.edu

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead

Empower Poly is a coalition of Cal Poly sustainability related organizations and clubs.

EPC Board Nominations Tomorrow + Announcements and Board Meeting [Tues. April 15th @7pm in 192-242]

Empower Poly,

Attached are the minutes from the last board meeting and the agenda for tomorrow's meeting at 7pm in 192-242. (the new engineering building)

REMINDER: Nominations for board of directors positions are tomorrow. If you are interested in becoming a part of the 08-09 EPC team please see the attached document for position descriptions.

Cal Poly CAN Campaign: "Cal Poly CAN sign the Presidents Climate Commitment and become worldwide leaders in sustainability." This month Empower Poly is launching the Cal Poly CAN campaign to urge President Baker to join 515 universities, including all 10 UCs and 5 CSUs, in a commitment to campus climate neutrality.

Also, check out last week's Mustang Daily Green Spot: Clean energy: it's in the air


Announcements

Be the Change
What: Be the Change is an intensive day of training facilitated by Cal Poly's sustainability leaders. Students will learn skills necessary to become effective leaders in building a sustainable future.
Where: Business Rotunda
When: Saturday May 3rd, 2008, 10-5pm
Cost: Free (breakfast & lunch included)
Website: http://cpbethechange.googlepages.com
Register: Fill out Registration Form (attached) and send it to cpbethechange@gmail.com

Cal Poly Earth Day 2008: Voyage for Cleaner Energy
What: British explorer and climate change leader Robert Swan is on a five year speaking tour, and will be sailing into San Luis Obispo to discuss green house gas reduction and demonstrate the benefits of renewable energy. For further information check out: http://voyage.2041.com/.  In addition there will be a sustainable club fair in the UU plaza.
Where: Chumash Auditorium
When: Tuesday, April 29th at 11:00am

Green Campus Program: Interested in what the Green Campus Interns were up last month such as the Dorm Energy Competition, the Greenwashing Project, or the Green IT project? Click here for more info.

"Senior" Prom
What: Senior Prom - Fundraiser for the Alzheimer's Association. Tickets are $10 and include food, auctions, and dancing with senior citizens!
When: Sunday April 20 from 2 pm - 5 pm
Where: The Manse on Marsh St.
Event is sponsored by Student Community Services

Soup and Substance
What: Soup and Substance - This week a woman with the auto-immune disease Lupus will be talking about her struggles and experiences with it.
When: Tuesday April 15 from 12 pm - 1 pm
Where: East Wing of Chumash (UU204)
Event is sponsored by Student Community Services


Thanks, and be sure to come check EPC at Open House this weekend!

-EPC Steering Committee


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Empower Poly Coalition
empowerpoly.calpoly.edu

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead

Empower Poly is a coalition of Cal Poly sustainability related organizations and clubs.

Announcements and Board Meeting Tomorrow [Tues. April 8th @7pm in 192-242]

Empower Poly,

 

Welcome back! Attached are the minutes from the last board meeting and the agenda for tomorrow's meeting at 7pm in 192-242. (the new engineering building)

 

 

Announcements

 

Multicultural Center--Rap Sessions: Community Dialogues on Hip-Hop

What: The national tour unites a diverse panel of leading hip-hop activists, artists and youth politics experts to engage students and community leaders in candid, compelling conversations about ways hip-hop generation voters can organize to have an impact on this year's election.

When: Tuesday 8pm (directly after the Empower meeting)

Where: Bldg. 33 (Fisher Science), Room 286 

 

Student Community Services Ice Cream Social

What: Interested in becoming a paid director for student community services? Come learn more and and eat some ice cream.

When: Friday 12pm- 2pm

Where: UU219

 

 

Have a great week!

 

- EPC Steering Committee

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Empower Poly Coalition
empowerpoly.calpoly.edu

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead

Empower Poly is a coalition of Cal Poly sustainability related organizations and clubs.

Officer Elections Tomorrow + Announcements and Board Meeting Agenda [Tues. Mar 4th @7pm in 192-242]

Empower Poly,

Attached are the minutes from last week's meeting and the agenda for tomorrow's meeting at 7pm in 192-242. (the new engineering building)

Reminder: Steering Committee Elections Tomorrow
Tomorrow EPC board members and club representatives will be voting for next years steering committee which includes the President, and External & Internal Vice Presidents.

Announcements:

Green Power Ahead: ASI Renewable Energy Expo TOMORROW!
What: Come learn about the future of clean and green energy in Chumash Auditorium in the University Union. There will be movies, an energy computer game tournament, informational posters, company representatives, and student sustainability clubs.
When: March 11th, from 11am to 4pm.
Where: Chumash Auditorium, University Union

Student Project Display: Implementing Sustainable Principles (EDES 408)
What: Come check out the Sustainable Environments minor student projects tomorrow and get some free organic food!
When: March 11th, 7-9pm
Where: Berg Gallery Bldg. 5 Room 105


Have great dead week and a great spring break!

- EPC Steering Committee

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Empower Poly Coalition
empowerpoly.calpoly.edu

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead

Empower Poly is a coalition of Cal Poly sustainability related organizations and clubs.