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Coming Events Open letter from Ed Malet: First, I hope you'll mark Nov 13 as a don't-miss lunch. The management team of Open Sky Energy Systems will be presenting that day. I learned about Open Skies several weeks ago, listening to a podcasted NPR interview. Based in Swarthmore, it's a start-up energy systems consultant, currently focused on residential and small commercial solar applications. Frankly, although I've been a fan of solar for over 35 years, I'd viewed it as a meaningful alternative mainly for in Florida, Texas, Arizona, etc. Open Sky, however, believes it now deserves attention right here in Pennsylvania. And just this morning, in a conference of energy lawyers, I learned that Pennsylvania's government has committed over $100 million to solar over the next 8 years (not to mention another $550 million for other energy alternatives.) The Open Sky is one of four programs planned for the 08-09 year. We're also considering a how-to presentation on energy conservation in the home, on transportation planning, and on the condition and restoration of Chester County's streams, rivers and watersheds. For the moment, these programs are still in pencil. I'd like to get your ideas. Besides lining up presentations like these, the environment committee is exploring opportunities for hands-on volunteering and recreation, e.g., hazardous waste collections, stream cleanups, wildlife appreciation hikes, canoe trips, club bike rides, etc. Personally, I'd like to see our club supporting and/or participating in Earth Day in April, e.g., by sponsoring some sort of contest or demonstration. In fact, I'd like to get the club involved in the establishment of a NEW HOLIDAY! (For more info, see http://www.countylinesmagazine.com/article.aspx?aid=210 So, if any of this sounds interesting to you, please stay for a few minutes after lunch this Thursday, Nov 6. (I'd like to get a sense of who is interested in the Committee's work.) And then the following week, on Nov 13, after the Open Sky presentation, we'll do a longer meeting, to share and discuss goals, projects, etc. Thanks, Ed International Resources National Resources Regional Resources Local Resources Rotary Projects Educational Tools |
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