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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 will join us for an inspirational start to the new year as we welcome 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, www.wmsbf.org. A $1 additional processing charge is included for credit card payments.
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> , and LinkedIn <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! |
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Monday, December 12, 2011 :: 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Grand Rapids Wastewater Treatment Plant
1300 Market Ave. SW, Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Environmental Services and West Michigan Environmental Action Council will be presenting on stormwater and sanitary sewage management in the Greater Grand Rapids area. This will include a presentation by WMEAC on non-point source water pollution and stormwater infrastructure, a presentation on Grand Rapids CSO separation by the City of Grand Rapids and a tour of West Michigan’s largest wastewater treatment facility.
The Tools & Resources Committee will present an update on the Community Pollution Prevention Grant recently awarded by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality to the WMSBF for our West Michigan Sustainability Assessment Tools and Resources Initiative.
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, December 8. Also, please help ensure an accurate headcount - and associated luncheon expenses - by notifying Lisa of cancellations no later than Friday morning, the 9th. 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.
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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 Committee Dan Buron, 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.
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October 10 Monthly Meeting Monday, October 10, 2011 :: 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Steelcase Corporation, Global Headquarters Building, Main Theater
901 44th St., SE, Grand Rapids
Kristin van Reesema, Smart Street™ project manager, will offer a sneak peek at emerging opportunities for saving energy, saving money, and improving the environment. Throughout 2011, Consumers Energy has conducted the pilot program in the East Hills neighborhood of Grand Rapids. Smart Street™ provides smart grid technology, empowering participants to track their energy usage in near real-time and use this feedback to make decisions and change behaviors that result in greater energy efficiency. Join us for a discussion of the project and lessons learned.
Visitor parking just east of Global Headquarters Building, in lots facing 44th St. 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 Wednesday, October 5. Cost of attending is $10, payable by cash or check at the event. Credit card payments may be made through the 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. |
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Thanks to all our sponsors, golfers, donors &volunteers, our 2011 Scholarship Golf Outing was a great success!! WallinwoodSprings Golf Club provided a great setting, friendly and efficient staff, andtasty luncheon. Even the weathercooperated. We not only reached our goal, to ensure a 2012 scholarship award,but we had a lot of fun doing it. We are pleased that Eliott Copier, our 2011Scholarship Award winner, was able to join us. Photos will be available soon onthe WMSBF Facebook. We’ll keep you posted. We’d like to acknowledge the following individuals,businesses and organizations who made special contributions to make this allpossible: SPONSORS Amway Corporation Herman Miller Cascade Engineering Integrated Architecture Padnos Paper & Plastics Pratt Industries Varnum LLP Wolverine Worldwide BISSELL Inc. Crystal Flash Energy Environmental Resources Management Fishbeck Thompson Carr & Huber Market Technologies Prein & Newhof Rockford Construction Thomas J. Newhouse - Design The CarbonNeutral Company VOLUNTEERS Mary Arocka, Herman Miller Dave Aupperlee, BISSELL Inc. Gayle DeBruyn, Lake Affect Design Lee Davis, Lake Affect Design Sharon Koop, Goodwill Industries (PlanningCommittee) Monica MacDonald, Herman Miller Dan Schoonmaker, WMEAC Kate Shockey, Independent Trisha Spaulding, Integrated Architecture Mike Stemo, Market Technologies (Planning Committee) Gabe Wing, Herman Miller (Planning Committee Chair) DOORPRIZES BISSELL Inc. Busy Bea’s Services Cardno JFNew Crystal Flash Energy Herman Miller Holland Board of Public Works Johnson Controls The Bank of Holland The CarbonNeutral Company Wallinwood Springs Golf Club |
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