Empower Poly Coalition

Moving Planet is TOMORROW!!! See you there.

2011-09-23T18:50:00.001-07:00

Moving Planet will be a day to put our demands for climate action into motion—marching, biking, skating—calling for the world to go beyond fossil fuels.

Hello everyone!

I couldn't be more happy about the event tomorrow, we are going to have a great time!

Quick updates:

If you are planning on going to the bike run, bring your friends and family and dress up/act out/have fun! We encourage costumes and signs, embrace it! Our vision is to have mini flash mobs parading around SLO while journeying through their route (to which we have maps provided for you at Steynberg Gallery 1531 Monterey) whether on bike, pogo, skates, or foot.

Photo-op at 630pm! We would love to see everyone who participated in a group photo, meet up is at the Cambria Bicycle Outfitters on 1422 Monterey.

The evening mixer back at Steynberg, 7pm, will be quite spectacular. Enjoy free appetizers, mingle, buy a drink, and watch special movie clips. Then, we have a raffle at 8 for the bike participants (wine tastings/tours, bike repair certificates, award winning climate novels, and more) and guest speakers talking about the local opportunities to support bicycling and smart transportation!

If you want to volunteer and be a rallyer at one of the five bike stops we are still looking for a few! 12 to 230pm and 230 to 5pm are the shifts, some of us will be rallyers for one half and then bike the other half! If this sounds like something you want to do, call Victoria at 805-459-6752.

Do not fear about the safety of your bike, we DO have extra bike racks in the parking lot of Steynberg, and carpooling is encouraged!

See you soon folks!!!!

Victoria Carranza
Main Coordinator for SLO

Please fill out for our first meeting of the year!!!!

2011-09-09T10:25:00.001-07:00

It's been a while and boy, have we got a move on things this summer. Updates to come very soon with WOW and volunteering opportunities coming up next week, folks. Firstly, we need to set a date for our first meeting of Fall 2011!

Please fill out the doodle by connecting to the participation link below:

http://www.doodle.com/sa38kxfwg62zdays

Note to all EPC Club Reps and Club officers:

Due to the number of people migrating (aka graduating/changing officers/moving) we would like to have you reply to us with this info:

Full name of Club President and EPC officer

Contact email of Club President and EPC officer

Full Club Name and club email

We hope everyone had an enlightening, relaxing, successful summer and can not wait to reconnect!

Thanks for participating,

Empower Poly Coalition

2011-2012 Board

EPC Endorses Angela Kramer for ASI President + Announcements

2008-05-05T13:33:00.000-07:00

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]

2008-05-01T19:27:00.000-07:00

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

2008-04-28T23:52:00.001-07:00

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]

2008-04-22T00:10:00.000-07:00

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]

2008-04-14T22:59:00.001-07:00

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]

2008-04-07T23:13:00.000-07:00

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]

2008-03-10T20:31:00.000-07:00

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.

08-09 Officer Positions + Announcements and Board Meeting Agenda [Tues. Mar 4th @7pm in 192-242]

2008-03-03T20:17:00.000-08:00

EPC Friends,

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)

Rec Center Expansion Results: referendum passed overwhelmingly, and LEED Certification Total Votes 89% Yes!
Note that the total yes votes for Expansion was 5,445, and LEED received 6,117! This is solid proof that students care about green building and sustainability Anyhow, great job to everyone on getting out the vote! Mad props to Neil and the Green Campus team for the LEED video and making this vote possible!

Steering Committee Nominations Tomorrow: Interested in becoming a leader in the campus sustainability movement? Nominations for President, External Vice-President, and Internal Vice-President will take place at tomorrow night's board meeting. Steering committee members are responsible for providing direction and vision for the coalition and managing the board of directors. Nominees must have at least 2 quarters of active experience on the Board of Directors or in EPC subcommittees.

During the beginning of spring quarter nominations will be held for the Board of Directors. Attached is a breakdown of responsibilities and nomination procedures for the Board of Directors.

Mustang Daily Green Spot: Interested in writing for the Green Spot spring quarter? Let us know!

Announcements:

Cold Canyon Landfill Recycling Tour
What: Have you ever wondered what happens to everything that gets thrown into the trash and recycling? The UGS Sustainability Management in collaboration with the Green Printing Club is going to visit the Cold Canyon Landfill on March 8th to see how everything gets sorted and what exactly happens to it once it leaves our hands.
Where: Meet at the PAC circle at 8:30.
When: March 8th, 9 am - 11 am.
Please RSVP to Kim ASAP: krudnick@calpoly.edu

UC/CSU/CCC Sustainability Conference Meeting
What: Interested in being involved with the statewide Sustainability Conference taking place at Cal Poly this summer? Conference Coordinator Professor Margot McDonald will be attending tomorrow nights meeting to talk about the student convergence aspect of the conference.
Where: 192-242 (EPC meeting room)
When: 6:30- 6:50pm March 4th
For more information about the conference visit www.sustainability.calpoly.edu

Thanks and 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.

VOTE for a GREEN Rec Center Expansion + Announcements and Board Meeting Agenda [Tues. Feb 26th @7pm in 192-242]

2008-02-25T21:29:00.000-08:00

Empower Poly,

Vote for a Green Rec Center Expansion this Wednesday and Thursday!
The Green Campus Program and the Empower Poly Coalition have worked with ASI to allow students to vote in a poll to voice their opinion as to whether the new Rec Center Expansion should be LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certified.

In an effort to explain LEED Certification and its importance to students the Green Campus interns have created a video called "LEED the Way."

The opinion poll will read:

"Would you like to see the REC Center expansion save energy and money over the lifespan of the building by incorporating LEED Certification? Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification encourages sustainable green building practices by providing an independent, third-party verification that a building project meets the green building and performance measures."

Note: ASI is allowing all students to participate in the opinion poll regardless of whether or not a student votes "yes" or "no" on the expansion. Log on to my.calpoly.edu to vote!

Also, check out the latest Green Spot in the Mustang Daily: Make Cal Poly a LEED-er

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)

Announcements

Movie Night: Showing Sipping Jet Streams
What: Come check out a movie about surf and its culture around the world.
Where: Phillips hall on the side of the PAC
When: TOMORROW Tuesday February 26 @ 8 - 9:30 PM
Why: To get students involved with our club and it's efforts
Event is sponsored by the Cal Poly Surfrider Chapter

Alternative Vehicle Car Show
What: Come check out the first annual Alternative Vehicle Car Show! Learn about cutting edge electric, biodiesel, natural gas, hydrogen, vegetable oil and propane vehicles. Come for free test drives, a barbecue, and a keynote speaker. All events are free of charge!
Where: Bonderson Building, Bldg 197
When: March 1st, 10am- 4pm
Event is hosted by the Cal Poly Electric Vehicle Club and Hydrogen Energy Club. For more info check out: www.evec.calpoly.edu

Cold Canyon Landfill Recycling Tour
What: Have you ever wondered what happens to everything that gets thrown into the trash and recycling? The UGS Sustainability Management in collaboration with the Green Printing Club is going to visit the Cold Canyon Landfill on March 8th to see how everything gets sorted and what exactly happens to it once it leaves our hands.
Where: Meet at the PAC circle at 8:30.
When: March 8th, 9 am - 11 am.
Please RSVP to Kim ASAP: krudnick@calpoly.edu

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.

Announcements and Board Meeting Agenda [Tues. Feb 18th @7pm in 192-242]

2008-02-19T00:08:00.000-08:00

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)

Also, check out the latest Green Spot in the Mustang Daily: "Cal Poly Needs an Office of Sustainability"

Announcements

National Engineers Week: Sustainability Day!
What: As part of National Engineers Week there will sustainability related student displays, a zero waste lunch, and a sustainability panel.
Where: Advanced Technologies Laboratories (eng plaza)
When: Wed Feb 19th, 12-2pm

Engineers Without Borders presents Agua for Nicaragua Benefit Concert!
What: Benefit Concert-! Often times, the poorest communities lack access to the most basic necessity: clean, running water. All our proceeds go toward improving the quality of life for these people. In addition to music, there will be shirts, snacks, drinks, and a raffle sponsored by Three Ink Screen Printing, Starbucks, Planet Beach Tanning Salon, and Trader Joe's.
Who: Kevin Toqe (local Cal Poly student), The Kicks (Reggae, Cal Poly grads), Jellyfish Tree (Fresno rock band), and Rademacher (their own style)
When: Sunday, February 24th at 6pm
Where: Chumash Auditorium
Price: $7 in advance UU (all of this week from 11am-1pm) or at Boo Boo Records or $9 at the door

Alternative Vehicle Car Show
What: Come check out the first annual Alternative Vehicle Car Show! Learn about cutting edge electric, biodiesel, natural gas, hydrogen, vegetable oil and propane vehicles. Come for free test drives, a barbecue, and a keynote speaker. All events are free of charge!
Where: Bonderson Building, Bldg 197
When: March 1st, 10am- 4pm
Event is hosted by the Cal Poly Electric Vehicle Club and Hydrogen Energy Club. For more info check out: www.evec.calpoly.edu

EPC endorses Obama & McCain, VOTE Tomorrow! + Announcements and Agenda for Board Meeting Tomorrow @ 7pm in 192-242

2008-02-04T18:53:00.001-08:00

Empower Poly,

VOTE TOMORROW! The Empower Poly Coalition Board of Directors voted last week to endorse Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) and Senator John McCain (R-AZ) for their energy and climate change plans and ability to bring about that change in Washington. Read the endorsement in the Mustang Daily's Green Spot, Click here. Whoever your candidate is, be sure to vote. To find your your voting location click here.

Thank you to the 4000-5000 students, faculty, staff and community members who volunteered and participated in Focus the Nation last Thursday. The event was a huge success! Remember there is still time to CHOOSE YOUR FUTURE and send your top five climate change policies to Congress. It only takes 1 minute. Click Here to vote. Voting ends Feb 12th and then the results will be delivered to hundreds of Congressmen, Congresswomen, and Senators across the country on Feb 18th!

Also, be sure to mark your calendar: Feb 5th, 2009...Focus the Nation II

Attached is the agenda for this weeks meeting and the minutes from last week's board meeting. Tomorrow night's meeting will be in Bldg 192-242 (the new engineering building) at 7pm.

Announcements

6th Annual Change the Status Quo Conference: A Student's Role in Shaping Society

What: Come spend a day with other students and members of our community who share your passions for social change and activism. Enjoy a local, organic breakfast on Saturday as well as dozens of amazing workshops organized by several different student and local groups. Registration is $10 for students and $15 for non-students - register now in the Student Life & Leadership office, UU 217 and get a free t-shirt while supplies last!

Where: Chumash Auditorium

When: February 15th and 16th

For more info check out http://www.studentlife.calpoly.edu/csv/CSQ.asp?dept=csv

Have a great week and don't forget to VOTE!

-EPC Steering Committee

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Empower Poly Coalition

"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

Announcements and Board Meeting Agenda [Tues. Jan 29nd @7pm in 192-242]

2008-01-28T23:46:00.001-08:00

EPC,

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)

Announcements

Tuesday, Jan 29th- Movie showing: Weather We Change in Bldg 3-213 (business silo) @ 8pm. A skiing adventure documentary that follows athletes who have taken a pledge to follow in the footsteps of pro skier Alison Gannett in search of a greener ski bum lifestyle. Stunning footage of the Swiss Alps, California, Washington, and an educational journey come together in an unforgettable film that shows how global warming is an issue that skiers cannot afford ignore. Click here for the trailer.

Wednesday, Jan 30th- Live web cast: The 2% Solution in the PAC Pavilion (behind Phillips Hall) @ 5pm. Join Stanford University climate scientist, Stephen Schneider, sustainability expert Hunter Lovins , green jobs pioneer Van Jones, actor Edward Norton, and youth climate leaders, for a discussion of global warming solutions. Come watch the web cast LIVE with over other 1000 universities across the country. After the web cast, find out how to volunteer on Jan 31st.

* Focus the Nation to host a Green Job Fair and Trade Show in UU220 on January 31st from 11-2pm. Bring your resume and talk to various green companies about jobs and internships in green architecture, alternative energy, sustainability engineering, as well as various non-profits. Click here for more info.

* Choose your Future! As a key part of Focus the Nation, students and citizens across the country will VOTE on five priorities for climate change action. Focus teams will deliver this campus and citizen endorsed agenda to congressional offices across the nation, on February 18th, when members of congress are back in their districts for the President's Day recess. Voting closes February 12th. Click here to VOTE for climate change solutions!

More Focus News!

Focus the Nation: Global Warming Solutions for America
What: Focus the Nation is a national educational symposium happening at at over 1100 universities across the country to focus on global warming solutions on Jan 31st. With the endorsement of ASI, the Academic Senate, and the University Administration and 150 committed faculty, Focus the Nation at Cal Poly is looking to be one of the largest events in the country. At the end of the day long teach in students will have the opportunity to engage local, state and federal representatives about climate change solutions and hear what the 2008 Presidential candidates' plans for energy and global warming. Other FTN events to include an environmental poetry slam, the 2% Solution webcast, an alternative vehicle car show on Mott lawn, a sustainability art show, UU solar powered band: Blue Turtle Seduction, and more...
When:January 31st, 2008
Where:Chumash Auditorium & UU Plaza
More Info: Local: www.focusthenationslo.pbwiki.com
National: www.focusthenation.org
Focus the Nation is being sponsored to the Empower Poly Coalition

Have a great week!

-EPC Steering Committee

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Empower Poly Coalition

"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

Focus News + Event Tonight: Environmental Poetry Slam @ 8pm in Chumash

2008-01-28T00:25:00.000-08:00

Cal Poly,

Only 4 days until Focus the Nation: Global Warming Solutions for America comes to Cal Poly! Check out all of the awesome events leading up Jan 31st!

Focus News:

Monday, Jan 28th- Environmental Poetry Slam at 8pm in Chumash Auditorium! Sacramento based Noah Supanova Hayes will be the featured Slam poet. In addition there will be an open mic session for students to participate.

Tuesday, Jan 29th- Movie showing: Weather We Change in Bldg 3-213 (business silo) @ 8pm. A skiing adventure documentary that follows athletes who have taken a pledge to follow in the footsteps of pro skier Alison Gannett in search of a greener ski bum lifestyle. Stunning footage of the Swiss Alps, California, Washington, and an educational journey come together in an unforgettable film that shows how global warming is an issue that skiers cannot afford ignore. Click here for the trailer.

Wednesday, Jan 30th- Live web cast: The 2% Solution in the PAC Pavilion (behind Phillips Hall) @ 5pm. Join Stanford University climate scientist, Stephen Schneider, sustainability expert Hunter Lovins , green jobs pioneer Van Jones, actor Edward Norton, and youth climate leaders, for a discussion of global warming solutions. Come watch the web cast LIVE with over other 1000 universities across the country. After the web cast, find out how to volunteer on Jan 31st.

* Focus the Nation to host a Green Job Fair and Trade Show in UU220 on January 31st from 11-2pm. Bring your resume and talk to various green companies about jobs and internships in green architecture, alternative energy, sustainability engineering, as well as various non-profits. Click here for more info.

* Choose your Future! As a key part of Focus the Nation, students and citizens across the country will VOTE on five priorities for climate change action. Focus teams will deliver this campus and citizen endorsed agenda to congressional offices across the nation, on February 18th, when members of congress are back in their districts for the President's Day recess. Voting closes February 12th. Click here to VOTE for climate change solutions!

More Focus News!

What is Focus the Nation? Click here for a quick video explanation.

On January 31st, 2008 Cal Poly will participate in the largest teach-in in America's history, Focus the Nation: Global Warming Solutions for America. This will be one of more than 1450 such events taking place at college campuses all over the country involving thousands of presenters and millions of students.

This day-long teach-in will be featuring presentations and panel discussions from a wide range of perspectives on climate change solutions including physics, biology, architecture, engineering, agriculture, business, economics, psychology and religious studies from over 25 Cal Poly experts in Chumash Auditorium. The event will conclude with a non-partisan examination of the 2008 Presidential candidates' plans for solutions to climate change as well as students engaging with local, state, and federal representatives. Keynote speakers to include Congresswoman Lois Capps and State Assemblyman Sam Blakeslee.

For the NEW updated schedule of events on January 31st click here.

In addition to these presentations, regularly scheduled classes will be incorporating assignments, lectures and discussions of climate change and global warming solutions from the perspectives of their particular disciplines. Suggested curricular resources for instructors are provided here.

Do you want to make a difference and get involved with this exciting event? Want a free organic fair-trade Focus the Nation T-shirt? Email us or come check us out at the Environmental Poetry Slam, Weather We Change, or the 2% Solution.

Join the Facebook group! Click here

Thanks and get excited!

- Focus the Nation Organizing Committee

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Focus the Nation: Global Warming Solutions for America
January 31st, 2008
local: www.focusthenationslo.pbwiki.com
national: www.focusthenation.org

Focus the Nation is being sponsored by the Empower Poly Coalition, the student coalition of sustainability related clubs and organizations on campus.

Announcements and Board Meeting Agenda [Tues. Jan 22nd @7pm in 192-242]

2008-01-21T18:07:00.000-08:00

EPC,

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)

Announcements

Live Sustainably (Focus the Nation Pre-Event)
What: Come see our very own Tyler Hartrich present his lecture "Live Sustainably." Click here for more information.
When: 8pm on Tuesday January 22nd
Where: the Business Rotunda (Bldg 3 Room 213)

The Great Warming (Focus the Nation Pre-Event)
What: Narrated by Alanis Morissette and Keanu Reeves, The Great Warming is a dramatic film about climate change that sweeps around the world to reveal how a changing climate is affecting the lives of people everywhere. It has been called "the best film about global warming ever shot." The Great Warming includes hard-hitting comments from scientists and opinion-makers about America's lack of leadership in what is certainly the most critical environmental issue of the 21st century, as well as new scenes documenting the emerging voice of the American Evangelical community urging action on climate change.
When: Wednesday, January 23rd at 8pm
Where: Building 52 Room B05

Choose your Future
What: As a key part of Focus the Nation, students and citizens across the country will vote on five priorities for action. Focus teams will deliver this campus and citizen endorsed agenda to congressional offices across the nation, on February 18th, when members of congress are back in their districts for the Presidents Day recess.
When: Voting begins Martin Luther King Day, January 21st and closes February 12th
Where: http://focusthenation.org/chooseyourfuture.php .

Focus the Nation: Global Warming Solutions for America
What: Focus the Nation is a national educational symposium happening at at over 1100 universities across the country to focus on global warming solutions on Jan 31st. With the endorsement of ASI, the Academic Senate, and the University Administration and 150 committed faculty, Focus the Nation at Cal Poly is looking to be one of the largest events in the country. At the end of the day long teach in students will have the opportunity to engage local, state and federal representatives about climate change solutions and hear what the 2008 Presidential candidates' plans for energy and global warming. Other FTN events to include an environmental poetry slam, the 2% Solution webcast, an alternative vehicle car show on Mott lawn, a sustainability art show, UU solar powered band: Blue Turtle Seduction, and more...
When:January 31st, 2008
Where:Chumash Auditorium & UU Plaza
More Info: Local: www.focusthenationslo.pbwiki.com
National: www.focusthenation.org
Focus the Nation is being sponsored to the Empower Poly Coalition

Engineering Careers in Sustainability: Network & Discussion
What: Gain insight into careers in sustainability from a panel of employer representatives. Bring your resume and network with employer representatives for pre-career and career opportunities. Lunch will be provided.
When: Thursday, Jan 24th 11am- 1:30pm
Where: Advanced Technologies Laboratories (ATL) - Bldg 7

SustainWorld: The Green Media Show
What: This full day event will focus on what the graphic communication industry is doing, and can do, to take a leadership role in addressing issues related to sustainable* business practices. "The Business of Green Media," will bring together thought leaders on the production of sustainable media and the associated business challenges and opportunities that face the graphic arts community and those involved in media production.
When: Thursday, Jan 24th
Where: Performing Arts Center Harmon Hall

Have a great week!

-EPC Steering Committee

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Empower Poly Coalition

"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

Announcements and Board Meeting Agenda [Tues. Jan 15th @7pm in 192-242]

2008-01-14T23:41:00.000-08:00

EPC,

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)

Announcements

Focus the Nation Movie Showing: Freedom Fuels
What: Freedom Fuels takes an in-depth look at renewable fuel sources such as bio-diesel, ethanol, and vegetable oil. It explores the interaction of the petroleum industry and alternative fuels over the last 150 years and examines the global impact that bio-fuels can have on our future. www.mofilms.org
When: January 16th 7-8pm
Where: Bldg 52-E27 (Spider Building)
This event is co-sponsored by Cal Poly Biodiesel and the Empower Poly Coalition

Focus the Nation: Global Warming Solutions for America
What: Focus the Nation is a national educational symposium happening at at over 1100 universities across the country to focus on global warming solutions on Jan 31st. With the endorsement of ASI, the Academic Senate, and the University Administration and 150 committed faculty, Focus the Nation at Cal Poly is looking to be one of the largest events in the country. At the end of the day long teach in students will have the opportunity to engage local, state and federal representatives about climate change solutions and hear what the 2008 Presidential candidates' plans for energy and global warming. Other FTN events to include an environmental poetry slam, the 2% Solution webcast, an alternative vehicle car show on Mott lawn, a sustainability art show, UU solar powered band: Blue Turtle Seduction, and more...
When:January 31st, 2008
Where:Chumash Auditorium & UU Plaza
More Info: Local: www.focusthenationslo.pbwiki.com
National: www.focusthenation.org
Focus the Nation is being sponsored to the Empower Poly Coalition

Engineering Careers in Sustainability: Network & Discussion
What: Gain insight into careers in sustainability from a panel of employer representatives. Bring your resume and network with employer representatives for pre-career and career opportunities. Lunch will be provided.
When: Thursday, Jan 24th 11am- 1:30pm
Where: Advanced Technologies Laboratories (ATL) - Bldg 7

SustainWorld: The Green Media Show
What: This full day event will focus on what the graphic communication industry is doing, and can do, to take a leadership role in addressing issues related to sustainable* business practices. "The Business of Green Media," will bring together thought leaders on the production of sustainable media and the associated business challenges and opportunities that face the graphic arts community and those involved in media production.
When: Thursday, Jan 24th
Where: Performing Arts Center Harmon Hall

Have a great week!

-EPC Steering Committee

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Empower Poly Coalition

"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

Focus the Nation News! Free Food and T-shirts tonight!

2008-01-09T11:15:00.000-08:00

Cal Poly,

Welcome back! Only 22 days until Focus the Nation: Global Warming Solutions for America comes to Cal Poly!

Focus News:

Focus the Nation Sustainability Art Exhibit in the UU Epicenter opens TONIGHT Jan 9th @ 6pm. Free food and refreshments to be provided. For more information click here.

On January 31st Cal Poly Facilites Services will "Power-down" for Focus the Nation. Roughly 500kW (the equivalent of 500 homes!) will be shed from all campus facilities to signify the effect our energy consumption has on global climate change.

CLIF Bar CEO and Cal Poly Alumnus Gary Erickson have become national sponsors of Focus the Nation. To support the efforts of Focus the Nation CLIF Bar is donating special edition Focus the Nation CLIF Bars to Cal Poly. The first 100 attendees to each presentation in Chumash Auditorium will receive a free nutritious treat!

150 Cal Poly faculty commit to Focus the Nation! For a current list of committed faculty click here.

What is Focus the Nation? Click here for a quick video explanation.

On January 31st, 2008 Cal Poly will participate in the largest teach-in in America's history, Focus the Nation: Global Warming Solutions for America. This will be one of more than 1100 such events taking place at college campuses all over the country involving thousands of presenters and millions of students.

This day-long teach-in will be featuring presentations and panel discussions from a wide range of perspectives on climate change solutions including physics, biology, architecture, engineering, agriculture, business, economics, psychology and religious studies from over 25 Cal Poly experts in Chumash Auditorium. The event will conclude with a non-partisan examination of the 2008 Presidenial candidates' plans for solutions to climate change as well as students engaging with local, state, and federal representatives. Keynote speakers to include Congresswoman Lois Capps and State Assemblyman Sam Blakslee.

For the current schedule of events at Cal Poly click here.

Other Focus the Nations Events to include:

Green Job Fair and Trade Show
Alternative Vehicle Car Show on Mott Lawn 10am-2pm, for more info click here
UU Band: Blue Turtle Seduction w/ their biodiesel bus! For more info click here
2% Solution Webcast on January 30th in the PAC Pavillion with Stanford University climate scientist, Stephen Schneider, sustainability expert Hunter Lovinsand green jobs pioneer Van Jones. For more info click here
Green Club Fair during UU hour

Do you want to make a difference and get involved with this exciting event? Want a free organic fair-trade Focus the Nation T-shirt? Email us or come check us out at UU hour @ 11am this Thursday, Jan 10th in the UU Plaza.

Join the Facebook group! Click here

Thanks and have a great week!

- Focus the Nation Organizing Committee

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Focus the Nation: Global Warming Solutions for America
January 31st, 2008
local: www.focusthenationslo.pbwiki.com
national: www.focusthenation.org

Focus the Nation is being sponsored by the Empower Poly Coalition, the student coalition of sustainability related clubs and organizations on campus.

Welcome Back! Announcements and Board Meeting Agenda [Tues. Jan 8th @7pm in 192-242]

2008-01-07T22:49:00.000-08:00

Empower Poly,

Welcome back! We hope everyone had a wonderful winter break and is ready for an exciting quarter of sustainability action at Cal Poly. This quarter we will vote in the Presidential primaries, participate in the largest teach-in in U.S. history; Focus the Nation: Global Warming Solutions for America and learn about problems affecting the world at Change the Status Quo. If you are looking to get involved and make some real change on campus now is the time to do it.

Attached is the agenda for tomorrow's board meeting in building 192-242 (the new engineering building) at 7pm.

Announcements

Focus the Nation: Global Warming Solutions for America
What: Focus the Nation is a national educational symposium happening at at over 1100 universities across the country to focus on global warming solutions on Jan 31st. With the endorsement of ASI, the Academic Senate, and the University Administration and 150 committed faculty, Focus the Nation at Cal Poly is looking to be one of the largest events in the country. At the end of the day long teach in students will have the opportunity to engage local, state and federal representatives about climate change solutions and hear what the 2008 Presidential candidates' plans for energy and global warming. Other FTN events to include an environmental poetry slam, the 2% Solution webcast, an alternative vehicle car show on Mott lawn, a sustainability art show, UU solar powered band: Blue Turtle Seduction, and more...
When:January 31st, 2008
Where:Chumash Auditorium & UU Plaza
More Info: Local: www.focusthenationslo.pbwiki.com
National: www.focusthenation.org
Focus the Nation is being sponsored to the Empower Poly Coalition

Have a great first week of school!

-EPC Steering Committee

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Empower Poly Coalition

"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

Announcements and Last Board Meeting Agenda [Tues. Nov. 13th @7pm in 192-242]

2007-11-27T01:20:00.001-08:00

Greetings Empower Poly Coalition,

This thanksgiving, Empower Poly Coalition had much to be thankful for. In this last quarter, we have had a number of highly successful events, including the Environmental Mixer, the Sustainability Mixer, and the Keen Sustainability Tour. Empower Poly has expanded in representation of clubs, we have secured a space in the campus newspaper, and regularly met with student government in regards to developing lasting shifts in the policy related to the built environment and the campus culture of Cal Poly. We thank you for making this year such a great success.

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

Announcements

Focus the Nation Tabling/ Congresswoman Capps Speaking

What: This Thursday at UU hour Congresswoman Capps will be addressing student issues at the beginning of UU hour in the plaza. Come meet your local federal representative and ask a few questions. In addition, EPC and the Focus the Nation team will be tabling in the UU to get the word out about the largest teach-in in U.S. history. Focus the Nation: Global Warming Solutions for America is coming to Cal Poly (along with 1100 other universities) on Jan 31st, 2008. We will be handing out free buttons, stickers, and info about the event.

Where: UU Plaza

When: Thursday, Nov. 29th 11am-12pm. (UU hour)

Holiday Gift Drive
What: This year it is working with 9 local agencies to provide gifts for 450 underprivileged children. Students, faculty, and staff have provided over 2000 gifts in the last 4 years, but we still have 200 unfilled wishes this year. If you would be interested in brightening a child's holiday by bringing them the one or one of few gifts they will receive this season. Gifts are $15-20 and directions are provided on the tags in regards to wrapping.

Where: Student Community Services office (Upper UU)

When: Tuesday December 4th.

Sustainability Seduces Concert & Fair
What: Check out an interactive sustainability fair with music, food, drink, art poetry, face painting, and more. The headline band is "Blue Turtle Seduction" (www.blueturtleseduction.com ) Ticket prices: $15 General admin / $10 Under 21 & Students / FREE Under 12
Where: Swallow Creek Ranch- 6030 Highway 1- roughly 2 miles north of Cayucos. ( www.swallowcreekranch.com)
When: Saturday December 1st, 2007, 2-7pm (rain or shine)
Event is sponsored by the Santa Lucia Chapter of Sierra Club, the San Luis Obispo Green Build, and the San Luis Bay Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation

Have a great break!

-EPC Steering Committee

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Empower Poly Coalition

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

No Meeting Tomorrow/ Thank you letter to President Baker/ Happy Thanksgiving

2007-11-19T23:02:00.001-08:00

Empower Poly,

Happy Thanksgiving Empower Poly! There will be NO MEETING TOMORROW due to the Thanksgiving break. There will be a meeting on Tuesday November 27th at 7pm in 192-242.

Please read the attached letter the Board of Directors wrote and delivered to President Baker thanking him for meeting with Anthony Cortese the author of the Presidential Climate Commitment. For more information on this commitment and the 434 universities which have signed it check out: http://www.presidentsclimatecommitment.org/.

Check out Empower Poly's Column "The Green Spot" every Friday in the Mustang Daily. Check out last week's column about shopping on black Friday: Is your wallet burning a hole in your pocket or the ozone layer?

Announcements:

Sustainability Seduces Concert & Fair
What: Check out an interactive sustainability fair with music, food, drink, art poetry, face painting, and more. The headline band is "Blue Turtle Seduction" (www.blueturtleseduction.com ) Ticket prices: $15 General admin / $10 Under 21 & Students / FREE Under 12
Where: Swallow Creek Ranch- 6030 Highway 1- roughly 2 miles north of Cayucos. ( www.swallowcreekranch.com)
When: Saturday December 1st, 2007, 2-7pm (rain or shine)
Event is sponsored by the Santa Lucia Chapter of Sierra Club, the San Luis Obispo Green Build, and the San Luis Bay Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation

Happy Thanksgiving!

-EPC Steering Committee

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Empower Poly Coalition

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

Announcements and Board Meeting Agenda [Tues. Nov. 13th @7pm in 192-242]

2007-11-12T20:31:00.000-08:00

Empower Poly,

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

Announcements:

Winter Quarter Meeting Time:
Be sure to leave

The Phantom Hunter Video- Energy Saving Tips for your Home
What: The Green Campus Program presents The Phantom Hunter energy saving comedy video will be shown directly after the Empower Poly board meeting tomorrow night. Learn how to save energy, water, and money in your home in 15 minutes.
When: Tuesday Nov. 13th 8:00-8:15
Where: Building 192-242
Event is sponored by the Green Campus Program and Empower Poly.

Author and Youth Leader Address Cal Poly on Climate Neutrality and the Path to Building a Green Economy
What: As sustainable living goes from granola fringe to glossy fashion, speakers present an inspiring "greenprint" for how Cal Poly can meet the growing demand for green policies and a local, green economy. Well-known author, environmentalists and journalist, Jason Mark, pairs with California youth environmental leader, Nina Rizzo, to share inspiring stories and tools for creating a more ecologically sustainable and socially responsible economy.
When: 8:15- 9:15
Where: Building 192-242
Event is co-sponsored by the Empower Poly Coalition and Global Exchange

Elisabeth Kucinich Speech at Cal Poly

What: Elisabeth Kucinich, partner of presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich, and others will be speaking about her humanitarian and environmentalist efforts and how individuals are able to bring about change.

When: Tuesday Nov. 13th 10:30-1PM

Where: Spanos Theater

See you Tuesday!

- EPC Board of Directors

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Empower Poly Coalition

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

Announcements and Board Meeting Agenda [Tues. Oct. 30th @7pm in 192-242]

2007-10-29T23:20:00.001-07:00

Empower Poly,

Attached are the minutes from last weeks board meeting as well as the agenda for tomorrows board meeting in building 192-242 (the new engineering building) at 7pm.

Announcments:

Sustainability: Can technology save us?

What: Anthony D. Cortese, ScD is President of Second Nature, a non-profit organization with a mission to catalyze a worldwide effort to make healthy, just, and sustainable action a foundation of all learning and practice in higher education. He has degrees in civil & environmental engineering, and environmental health.

Where: Business Rotunda (Bldg 3, room 213)

When: UU hour 11-12 on 11/8/07

Event is co-sponsored by the Empower Poly Coalition

Impact 1: The African Experience

What: The Invervarsity Christian Fellowship is sponsoring an incredible journey through the life of a child affected by AIDS. You will be moved, challenged, and invited to respond to the greatest humanitarian crisis of our time.

Where: Dexter Lawn

When: Oct 29th - Nov 2nd

Have a great week!

-EPC Steering Committee

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Empower Poly Coalition

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

Announcements and Board Meeting Agenda [Tues. Oct. 23th @7pm in 192-242]

2007-10-22T22:33:00.001-07:00

Empower Poly,

Attached are the minutes from last weeks board meeting as well as the agenda for tomorrows board meeting in building 192-242 (the new engineering building) at 7pm.

Thank you to all who attended the Focus the Nation Pre-Party last Tuesday. Over 50 people attended and are volunteering to make Focus the Nation: Global Warming Solutions for America the greatest non-partisan educational symposium ever to come to Cal Poly. In one week alone Focus the Nation volunteers worked to commit over 50 faculty members to participating in Focus the Nation. This weeks goal is to collect 100 more faculty commitment cards to have a total of 150 faculty committed to Focus the Nation by Friday Oct 26th. To learn more or to get involved check out www.focusthenationslo.pbwiki.com (local) or www.focusthenation.org (national). Contact the Focus the Nation organizing committee at focusthenationslo@gmail.com.

Announcements

Keen Sustainability Tour
What:The Stand Up, Stand Out, Stand For Keen Sustainability Tour is an event which will have two brief informational and inspirational speeches about sustainability, as well as a short documentary about 9 individuals who Stand for sustainability. Keen is also giving three $50,0000 prizes to students like you who Stand for sustainability, and a $1,000 donation to one sustainable club on every campus the tour hits.

Where: ROOM CHANGE- 06-128, next to the PAC
When: Wednesday Oct 24th 8-9:30pm
Event is sponsored by the Empower Poly Coalition

CFL Light bulb Giveaway

What:Mustangs go Green:One Light bulb at a time

Cal Poly and PG&E partner
Green Campus Program
Green Campus interns will give away CFL bulbs in compostable bags containing informational handouts, energy-saving tip sheets, and instructions for proper bulb disposal.
Participants must sign the Energy Star "Change a Light" pledge
Potential Distribution in residence halls

Where: UU

When: UU Hour – 11 a.m.-12pm October 25

Sustainability: Can technology save us?

Where: Business Rotunda (Bldg 3, room 213)

When: UU hour 11-12 on 11/8/07

Event is co-sponsored by the Empower Poly Coalition

Have a great week six!

Announcements and Board Meeting Agenda [Tues. Oct. 16th @7pm in 192-242]

2007-10-15T23:06:00.001-07:00

Empower Poly,

Attached are the minutes from last weeks board meeting the agenda for the Board Meeting tomorrow evening in 192-242 (the new engineering building) at 7pm.

Announcements

CFL Lightbulb Giveaway

What:Mustangs go Green:One Light bulb at a time

Cal Poly and PG&E partner
Green Campus Program
Green Campus interns will give away these bulbs in compostable bags containing informational handouts, energy-saving tip sheets, and instructions for proper bulb disposal.
Participants must sign the Energy Star "Change a Light" pledge
Potential Distribution in residence halls

Where: UU

When: UU Hour – 11 a.m.-12pm October 17

Keen Sustainability Tour
What: Keen Shoes will be stopping at Cal Poly along their college sustainability tour to feature a movie and speakers regarding sustainability.
Where: Phillips Hall (06-124, next to the PAC)
When: Wednesday Oct 24th 8-9:30pm
Event is sponsored by the Empower Poly Coalition

"This Way to Sustainability" Conference at Chico

What: Explore the related dimensions of sustainable development, the stewardship of natural resources, and how to create a democratic and sustainable society through speakers, panels and workshops. FREE for students!

Where: Chico State University

When: Nov.1-4, 2007
For more info http://www.csuchico.edu/sustainablefuture/events/2007conference/index.shtml

Have a great week, be sure to check out our new website www.empowerpoly.calpoly.edu. Also look for our new Mustang Daily column "The Green Spot" which runs on Fridays.

-EPC Steering Committee
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Empower Poly Coalition

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

Focus the Nation: Global Warming Solutions for America Pre-Party! [Tues. Oct. 16, 8-9pm in 192-242]

2007-10-15T22:48:00.001-07:00

Fellow Climate Change Stoppers,

Do you want to do your part in helping to stop global warming? Want to get involved in the largest grassroots movement ever to come to Cal Poly? Do you want to meet highly motivated people and join thousands of other universities in a national educational teach-in about global warming solutions for America on January 31st 2008?

Come to bldg 192-242 (the new engineering building, 2nd floor) Tuesday Oct 16th at 8pm to learn how to get involved. FREE FOOD!

Focus the Nation is a non-partisan nationwide educational symposium focusing on global warming solutions for America which will culminate on January 31st, 2008. On this day there will be keynotes, panel discussions, and workshops on everything from engineering, architectural, agricultural, and business solutions to the psychology and faith aspects of climate change. At the end of the evening students will engage local, state and federal politicians about global warming and learn where the 2008 Presidential primary candidates stand on climate change. Additionally, there will be a solar powered band, a green job fair and trade show, global warming art gallery, club fair, alternative fuel vehicle car show, environmental poetry slam, Dexter Lawn art installation and much more.

Cal Poly was one of the first schools in the nation to receive Focus the Nation resolution endorsements from the Student Government (ASI), the Academic Senate, and the Administration. In this resolution faculty are encouraged to bring their students out of class to participate in Focus the Nation events on January 31st 2008. This is the heart of the event!

Ok, so where do you come in?

In order to make FTN a true success every faculty member needs to be engaged and committed to participating in Focus the Nation. Tomorrow night we will be distributing participation pledge cards and educational material for you to give to your professors. Our organizing committee just this last week received nearly 50 faculty commitments. Together we can contact all 1200 faculty and make the event something Cal Poly has never seen!

Tomorrow evening there will be FREE FOOD, a description of the event, a couple quick videos, Q&A, and more.

For more info check out the websites:

Local: www.focusthenationslo.pbwiki.com

National: www.focusthenation.org

See you all tomorrow!

FIRE IT UP!

-Focus the Nation Organizing Committee

Focus the Nation is brought to you by the Empower Poly Coalition
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"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that every has." - Margaret Mead

NEW MEETING LOCATION, Announcements and Board Meeting Agenda [Tues. Oct 9th, 7pm in 192-242]

2007-10-08T23:59:00.000-07:00

Empower Poly,

Attached is the agenda for the Board Meeting tomorrow evening in 192-242 (the new engineering building) at 7pm.

Announcements

Keen Sustainability Tour
What: Keen Shoes will be stopping at Cal Poly along their college sustainability tour to feature a movie and speakers regarding sustainability.
Where: Phillips Hall (06-124, next to the PAC)
When: Wednesday Oct 24th 8-9:30pm
Event is sponsored by the Empower Poly Coalition

"This Way to Sustainability" Conference at Chico

Where: Chico State University

- EPC Steering Committee

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Empower Poly Coalition

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

Environmental Mixer [6:30-8:30 @ the Sandwich Factory] & Announcements

2007-10-01T23:40:00.001-07:00

Friends of Empower Poly,

Tomorrow there will be no Board Meeting. Instead all are encouraged to attend the Environmental Mixer sponsored by the Environmental Council and the Empower Poly Coalition on Tuesday at 6:30 in the Sandwich Factory. (see below for more details) The minutes are attached from last week's board meeting.

Announcements

Environmental Mixer

What: Incoming students are invited to come meet, hang out and enjoy free food with students involved with sustainability, green building, organic farming, renewable energy and more. A variety of clubs will be represented to answer questions and give advice on how to get involved.

Where: Sandwich Factory

When: Oct. 2nd 6:30- 8:30

Hosted by Environmental Council and Empower Poly Coalition

Change the Status Quo: A Student's Role in Shaping Society
What:The sixth annual Change the Status Quo Conference is taking place at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo on February 15^th and 16^th, 2008! For those of you new to the conference, it is designed to educate and network student activist on multiple issues. We are in the planning stages of the conference and your organization is being contacted to participate in the process. In the past your role has been vital to educating the students about your particular interest and getting your message out to a diverse group of students. We are hoping that your organization will be interested in planning a workshop for this year's conference.
Where: Student Community Services Office (Upper UU)
When: Tuesday, Oct 2^nd 12 pm - 1 pm & Thursday, Oct4 ^th, 11 am -12 pm
Please e-mail any questions to changethestatusquo@gmail.com or call (805) 756-2476.

SLO Green Building Tour

What: Two environmental initiative award winners, the SLO Botanical Garden and Congregation Beth David's Synagogue will be featured along with multiple green residences utilizing passive solar design, solar electric, solar water heating and extensive use of green materials. Students Tickets are $10. (for the bus and tour)

Where: SLO County
When: Sunday Oct. 7th, 2007

Tickets available until Oct. 1st at

Pacific Energy Company

2121 Santa Barbara St., SLO

Contact: 805-544-4700 or evyjust@gmail.com

Surfrider Art Festival
WHAT: San Luis Bay Surfrider Foundation will celebrate the beauty of the environment through local art, music, wine, beer, and food. It will hold its fourth annual coastal art show. This event is quickly becoming a local favorite because of the amount of talented artists, musicians, cooks, and vendors who donate their time and works to make it one of the few "free" major events left on our coast!
WHEN: October 6, 2007; 11 am to 6 pm
WHERE: Cayucos Veterans Hall (next to the pier)
WHY: All proceeds benefit the Surfrider Foundation, San Luis Bay Chapter, which support local efforts to protect and enhance the quality of our watershed, beaches, and ocean!!!!

EPA Grants
$10,000 grants for pollution prevention/sustainability projects are available through the EPA P3 program again this year. Proposals are due December 20. We have had two successful projects in the past few years under this program - by Alex Tsuji and Ian Woertz.

For information check out their website:
http://es.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2008/2008_p3.html

Bioneers Conference

What: Discover potent new opportunities and strategies for creating positive change in your work, life and community. Attend world-class workshops for in-depth insights that demonstrate how great an impact one person can have, and how building community makes the difference.

Where:Marin Center, San Rafael, Ca

When:OCT 19 - 21

For more info http://www.bioneers.org/

"This Way to Sustainability" Conference at Chico

Where: Chico State University

When: Nov.1-4, 2007
For more info http://www.csuchico.edu/sustainablefuture/events/2007conference/index.shtml

Have a great week!

-EPC Steering Committee

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Empower Poly Coalition

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

EPC Announcements and Board Meeting Agenda [Sept. 25th @ 7pm UU216]

2007-09-24T20:43:00.001-07:00

EPC,

Hope everyone had a great first week of school! Attached are the minutes from last weeks board meeting and the agenda for tomorrows board meeting at Sept 25th at 7pm in UU 216.

For additional information check out our new website at www.calpoly.edu/~empowerpoly/.

Announcements

Sustainability Across the Campus

What: Learn about up-coming sustainability events, green campus initiatives, the UC/CSU/CCC Sustainability Conference with students, faculty, staff and administrators and how you can get involved.

Where: UU207

When: Sept 25th 12:30-2:00PM (TOMORROW!)

Hosted by SURGE and Empower Poly Coalition

For more information check out www.sustainabilitymarketplace.calpoly.edu

Environmental Mixer

What: Incoming students are invited to come meet, hang out and enjoy free food with students involved with the sustainability and renewable energy at Cal Poly. A variety of clubs will be represented to answer questions and give advice on how to get involved.

Where: Sandwich Factory

When: Oct. 2nd 6:30

Hosted by Environmental Council and Empower Poly Coalition

SLO Green Building Tour

Where: SLO County
When: Sunday Oct. 7th, 2007

Tickets available until Oct. 1st at

Pacific Energy Company

2121 Santa Barbara St., SLO

Contact: 805-544-4700 or evyjust@gmail.com

Bioneers Conference

Where:Marin Center, San Rafael, Ca

When:OCT 19 - 21

For more info http://www.bioneers.org/

"This Way to Sustainability" Conference at Chico

Where: Chico State University

When: Nov.1-4, 2007
For more info http://www.csuchico.edu/sustainablefuture/events/2007conference/index.shtml

Thanks!

-EPC Steering Committee
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Empower Poly Coalition

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

Forgot to Agenda!

2007-09-17T19:53:00.000-07:00

Sorry, here you go!

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Empower Poly Coalition

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

EPC Announcements and Board Meeting Agenda [Sept. 18th @ 7pm UU218]

2007-09-17T19:40:00.000-07:00

EPC,

Welcome back! We hope everyone had a great summer! Our vision for the 07-08 year is Embody + Empower + Sustain. Attached is the agenda for our first Board Meeting which will be taking place tomorrow Sept 18th @ 7pm in UU218

This is going to be an amazing year for the sustainability movement at Cal Poly. Over the summer we learned we have been accepted as a Green Campus Program through the Alliance to Save Energy. This grant will provide funding to implement energy savings measures on campus and create internships for 4 students. (Apply online at Mustang Jobs by Friday Sept. 21st.) Additionally, this year we will be working on Focus the Nation, Be the Change, the UC/CSU/CCC Sustainability Conference, Earth Day 2008, and much more. For information on these events and more check out our new website: www.calpoly.edu/~empowerpoly/.

Announcements:

Sustainability Across the Campus

What: Learn about up-coming sustainability events, green campus initiatives, the UC/CSU/CCC Sustainability Conference with students, faculty, staff and administrators and how you can get involved.

Where: UU207

When: Sept 25th 12:30-2:00PM

Hosted by SURGE and Empower Poly Coalition

For more information check out www.sustainabilitymarketplace.calpoly.edu

Environmental Mixer

Where: Sandwich Factory

When: Oct. 2nd 6:30

Hosted by Environmental Council and Empower Poly Coalition

Bioneers Conference

Where:Marin Center, San Rafael, Ca

When:OCT 19 - 21

For more info http://www.bioneers.org/

"This Way to Sustainability" Conference at Chico

Where: Chico State University

When: Nov.1-4, 2007
For more info http://www.csuchico.edu/sustainablefuture/events/2007conference/index.shtml

Have a great first week of school and we hope to see you at tomorrow nights meeting.

Thanks!

Sustainability Wow Block Party

2007-09-13T14:40:00.000-07:00

This Friday EPC is participating in the WOW Block Party in front of Veranda Cafe. Set up begins at 3pm while the event starts at 4pm. This year WOW actually labeled EPC and its member groups as "Sustainability" on the map which is a first. We will be handing out literature and talking to incoming freshman about sustainability and empower. The larger the presence we have the better! We need people to wear the EPC shirt and man the booth. (If you don't have a shirt contact Matt Hutton and he can get you one, $15)