IN THIS NEWSLETTER:
· Thank Yous…
· November 14: Monthly Meeting – Non-profit Expo
· October 18: State of the Community Sustainability Partnership (CSP) Address – Your input requested. Register now through the link below.
· November 12: Food Matters; A Clinical Education and Advocacy Program
Our sincere thanks to Kristin van Reesema, Smart Street™ project manager, Anne Saliers, Holland Board of Public Works Conservation Programs Manager and liaison to the Holland Community Sustainability Committee, and Kelley Losey, Director, Quest Sustainable Solutions, for their presentations at our October 10 monthly meeting. We hope to provide links to more information on their programs in upcoming newsletters.
Special thanks to Dave Rinard and Steelcase for hosting the event at their beautiful Global Headquarters and sponsoring our lunch.
November 14 Monthly Meeting
Monday, November 14, 2011 :: 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Amway Corporation, World Headquarters
7575 East Fulton, Ada
The Social Responsibility Committee will be hosting our 2nd Non-Profit Expo. This is a great way for local nonprofits to showcase their mission, educate the business community about their programs and services, and promote their group and individual volunteer opportunities. Join us for this special event and explore how your organization and the individuals in your work force can become actively involved in making a difference in our communities.
Non-profit nominations are still being accepted. Non-profit representatives will be our guests for lunch. Please contact Dan Buron, Chief Workforce Development Officer at Goodwill Industries and Chair of our Social Responsibility Committeedburon@goodwillgr.org <mailto:dburon@goodwillgr.org>, or Lisa Locke, llocke@wmsbf.org<mailto:llocke@wmsbf.org>, with your nominations or questions.
Visitor parking is available in front of the World Headquarters building. Alternate transportation strategies are encouraged. Contact Lisa Locke, llocke@wmsbf.org <mailto:llocke@wmsbf.org> , if you would like help in arranging carpooling.
Space is limited. If you would like to attend this meeting, you must register by email at info@wmsbf.org <mailto:info@wmsbf.org> by Thursday, November 10. Also, please help ensure an accurate headcount - and associated luncheon expenses - by notifying Lisa of cancellations no later than Friday morning, the 11th. Cost of attending is $10, payable by cash or check at the event. Credit card payments may be made through the home page of our website, Monthly Meeting Payment on the left hand menu, http://www.wmsbf.org <http://www.wmsbf.org> . A $1 additional processing charge is included for credit card payments.
Events
October 18, 2011 :: 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
State of the Community Sustainability Partnership Address
DeVos Place, Grand Rapids
This event will include a keynote address from the current chair of the CSP, Mayor George Heartwell, remarks from GVSU President, Thomas Haas, and GRCC President, Steven Ender, and interactive roundtable discussions. Join them for an update on the CSP’s work to date and lend your insights for crafting a vision for the future For more information and to register, visit their website at www.grpartners.org <http://www.grpartners.org> .
November 12, 2011:: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Food Matters: A Clinical Education and Advocacy Program
What Clinicians Need to Know About Our Food System to Help Ensure Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Families and a Healthy Planet
Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital, East Auditorium
100 Michigan Street NE, Grand Rapids MI 49503
What we eat profoundly impacts our health, the health of our communities and our environment. Obesity, diabetes, malnutrition, childhood cancer and other chronic diseases are the costly consequences of our current consumption patterns—costly in terms of human well-being and in health care expenditures.
Join area experts and national leaders in sustainable nutrition to learn practical ways for health care professionals to become leaders and advocates for a food system that promotes public and environmental health.
The cost to attend is $75 per person.
Sponsored by Spectrum Health, in partnership with Health Care Without Harm.
With questions or to register, contact Josh Miller, coordinator, sustainability, Spectrum Health, at 616.391.5125, or Hillary Bisnett, program director, Healthy Food in Health Care, Ecology Center, at 734.369.9282.
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