Each of us is an artist
Whose task it is to shape life
Into some semblance of the pattern
(S)He dreams about.
So let us be about our task.
The materials are very precious – and perishable.
Arthur Graham
* * * * *
With Wishes for a Happy, Healthy & Prosperous New Year!!
IN THIS NEWSLETTER:
- New Member Welcome
- January 9, 2012 Monthly Meeting: Welcome-in-the-New-Year Meeting at Bunker Interpretive Center, Calvin College – RSVP’s due January 5
- 2012 Membership Renewals & Thank You’s
- February 13 Monthly Meeting: Hosted by Warner, Norcross & Judd at the University Club
WMSBF Welcomes New Members
CORP! Magazine
AL&S Solutions LLC
Straight Beam LLC
Morning Bird Studio
Green Connection
Interface H2O, LLC
January Monthly Meeting
Monday, January 9, 2012 :: 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Bunker Interpretive Center
1750 East Beltline, Grand Rapids (on the east side of East Beltline)
We hope you can join us for an inspirational start to the new year by welcoming Michael Nelson, co-editor of Moral Ground; Ethical Action for a Planet in Peril as our presenter. Michael is a professor of environmental ethics at Michigan State University. Moral Ground is a collection of testimonial essays from over 80 visionaries around the globe...theologians and religious leaders, naturalists, scientists, elected officials, business leaders, activists, and writers. Together they “present a compelling call to honor our individual and collective moral responsibility to the planet.” Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu offers the forward and Paul Hawkin the final essay. Calvin bookstore has arranged for books to be available for purchase following the meeting.
In addition, we will be paying belated tribute to Ray Anderson who died in August. Mr. Anderson was founder of InterfaceFLOR, a pioneer in the sustainable business arena, and founder of MISSION ZERO, a radical strategy for leaving no environmental footprint.
In order to reduce our environmental impact, please consider alternate transportation strategies. Contact Lisa Locke, llocke@wmsbf.org if you would like help in arranging carpooling. Limited parking is available in the circle in front of Bunker Interpretive Center and additional parking at Prince Conference Center to the south.
Space is limited. If you would like to attend this meeting, you must register by email at llocke@wmsbf.org by Thursday, January 5. Also, please help ensure an accurate headcount - and associated luncheon expenses - by notifying Lisa of cancellations no later than Friday morning, the 6th. Cost of attending is $10 for members. Beginning this month, cost to non-members will increase to $15.00. Payment may be made by cash or check at the event or by credit card in advance 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.
2012 Membership Renewals & Thank You’s
2012 Membership Renewals have been sent out electronically to primary representatives of each member company/organization. Please notify us of any changes to the contact information listed on your invoice or membership level.
Our sincere thanks to all of you who have already sent in your renewals!! It is extremely helpful in our budgeting process for the year, especially in light of planning for our Pollution Prevention Grant related expenditures.
Not yet a member?? With development of new web-based self-assessment tools, enhanced monthly programming, and creative committee initiatives, 2012 promises to be an exciting year for the West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum and its members. Join us!! Become an active part of this innovative and collegial organization. Membership application and on-line payment information can be found on our website at www.wmsbf.org <http://www.wmsbf.org> .
Please contact Lisa Locke with any questions, llocke@wmsbf.org.
February Monthly Meeting
Monday, February 13, 2012 :: 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
University Club, Grand Rapids
Details to follow in the next newsletter.
We are now on Twitter <http://twitter.com/wmsbf <http://twitter.com/wmsbf> >, Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/pages/West-Michigan-Sustainable-Business-Forum/127221256417?ref=ts <http://www.facebook.com/pages/West-Michigan-Sustainable-Business-Forum/127221256417?ref=ts> >, and LinkedIn <http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=1448887&trk=anet_ug_hm <http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=1448887&trk=anet_ug_hm> > . We are using these media to update meeting information, member news, and general sustainability news. Follow or friend to remain in the loop! |
