3/10/10 Sustainability Council (SC) Minutes 10:00am-11:00am Killian 104 Facilitator: Lauren R. Bishop Attendees: Lauren R. Bishop See attached sign-in sheet Minutes Agenda item: Updates from Energy Management Office (EMO). Planning Earth Day 4/22/10 on the UC Lawn. (Aramark, Eco CATS & EMO to sponsor event). Participants include: Base Camp, Wellness Center, Yellow Bike Program, EMO, Sustainability Council, Service Learning, WATR, Resdential Living, live bluegrass, POWER 90, plus more.. Suggestions included inviting local farmers and restaurants that serve local, healthy food. Creating a display or information as a follow up to Tuck River water cleanup. Discussion: Agenda item: Develop mission statement for the SC. Discussion: As a leader in our university, local and regional communities the Sustainability Council strives to support, facilitate and increase awareness of sustainable practices throughout our environment. Conclusions: SC decided on the above mission statement. Action items Person responsible Deadline Lauren Bishop 3/10/10 Send mission statement to administration (A & F). Agenda item: Discussion: Created Sub-Committees – groups discussed goals and objectives. These items are to be shared at next SC meeting. Programming & Outreach - awareness programs, campus events, etc. Education & Academic Integration – academic curriculum Planned & Natural Environment – waste reduction & recycling, green building, dining services, energy management,