Meeting
1.The Nuclear Talk
2.New posters for lug-a-mug
2.1.Help with Referendum question and retrofit
Announcements
Time Senstive
3.Masqurade Ball for Watercan Friday February 9th friday
4.Peak Submissions deadline Theme: Power Feb 12th monday
5.Manufactured Landscapes this Feb 13th tuesday
6.Masai Groove feb 13 at 8:30pm tuesday
7.Sierra Student Coalition Climate change phone training starting feb 13
8. David Suzuki in Guelph feb 14 at 6:45pm in Norfolk United tickets now available
Not so Time Senstive
9.Sierra Youth Coalition Ontario Conference Second week of March
10.Environment and Business Conference on Waterloo campus March 27
11.Otesha Cycling and Presenting Tour and Change your World!
12.Sustainable consumption guide really easy to read
13.Spirit Bear Petition [online]
14.Climate Change petition [online] to the Canadian government (great declaration)
15.Items GSEC has taken on so far and items that have been brainstormed. E-mail the GSEC
account if your interested any of these ideas or have new items (items from SLEF
brainstorming and disposable brainstorming).
16.UofG Sustainability Coordinator as a resource for some of the ideas
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Nuclear Talk
We had a good discussion that covered many facets of the Nuclear energy debate:
Including weopons production
chyronbyl
relative risk of carbon sequestration versus nuclear power
volumes of waste with quality of waste
costs, demand for power now versus in the next 25 year
mainframe style of energy planning versus labtop style of energy planning
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Posters during the meeting
During the meeting we made 3 new posters for lug-a-mug on wednesdays we also had lots of
food and coffee.
Next meeting Denver will facilitate.
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Help with Referendum question and retrofit
During the CSA elections the university as well as the senate and university colleges
will be proposing a 15 dollar raise to tuition to buy capital for a campus wide retrofit.
If anyone would like to help with this talking in lectures being a part of the campaign
contact Jennie at guelphcleanenergy{at}yahoo{dot}ca.
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**MASQUERADE BALL UPDATE**
Hope everyone is well and that you aren’t too busy with midterms and
assignments yet! As many of you know the Water for Life Masquerade
Ball is happening this coming Friday, February 9th at 8pm in PCH. The
cost is $10 in advance or $12 at the door. The Neil Murray Band
(frequently plays at Frank & Steins) will be playing live for us and
we’ll be giving away some AWESOME door prizes and prizes for best
masks! Again, the event is Semi-Formal and Split-Licensed. For those
of you who don’t have your tickets already they are available in the
CSA Office every day this week (9am-4:30pm) and we will be selling
them on Thursday in the UC Courtyard.
Regards!
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Peak Power Issue
I just wanted to remind everybody that the Power issue submission deadline is on the 12th
of Februrary. Remember, it’d be great to have your stuff in by the 12th, but if you let
us know to expect something, we can give you some more time. Now as for the theme: Power
This is obviuosly a wide open topic. Pretty much everything involves power dynamics.
Power is what drives people and nations. Power can create great things and destroy even
more. I’m a bit hard pressed for examples to give all of you because, honestly, power is
a part of everything.
Look at it this way… since power can be related to pretty much anything the is your
chance to write about what ever it is that you really care about, without the topic
putting you to the task of a closely defined theme.
Can’t wait to hear from all of you.
-Bob Przybyla-
Peak content coordinator
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Manufactured Landscapes
Hello All
Forum on International Co operation is working with CSA’s docurama series in presenting
“Manufactured Landscape”. We are hoping to have a speaker talk about the impact of
industrialization and globalization on the environment, but also would like to include
other organizations and clubs in this event. We would like to use this opportunity to
spread the word about volunteer initiatives that students can get involved in. If your
organization has volunteer opportunities pertaining to such issues please contact us so
we can get this information out to students at the screening of Manufactured Landscape.
Below is a description of the film, and responses are needed ASAP as this is happening
next Tuesday February 13th!!! Please pass this on to any other group you know that may
have interest. Thanks!
Robin
FIC Guelph President
Manufactured Landscapes
2006-Canada-Social Issues
PLOT DESCRIPTION
Documentarian Jennifer Baichwal’s latest film, Manufactured
Landscapes, represents a multifaceted effort. The picture ostensibly
provides a thought-provoking investigation of photographer Edward
Burtynsky’s legacy, with its aesthetic studies of industrial
landscapes. But Baichwal’s documentary probes deeper than a mere
surface-level glimpse of Burtynsky’s life and work. It uses the topic
of Burtynsky as a springboard, segueing, from there, into a protracted
exploration of “the aesthetic, social and spiritual dimensions of
industrialization and globalization.” Whereas Burtynsky’s photographs
reveal human beings dwarfed by the massive industrialized landscape
that surrounds them, Baichwal (much as Louis Malle did in his Humain,
trop Humain) sheds a light on the tedium and monotony suffered by
workers who are assigned small components of huge manufacturing
processes, and must endure the repetitive work that it entails. She
and cinematographer Peter Mettler also travel to China and Bangladesh
- the corner of the world that serves as a destination for much of the
west’s industrial waste – and convey the devastating impact that
corporate disposal makes on indigenes – such as the two young men who
must wade around, waist deep, in toxic sludge while tearing ships
apart with their bare hands. The picture thus raises some significant
and sobering questions about the impact that we, as humans, make on
our environment. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
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Masai Groove
Here it is:
What’s the best way to have a night out AND make a difference in this
world? Masai Groove
Benefit Concert for the Masai centre, Tuesday, February 13, 2007
starting at 8:30pm at
the E-Bar.
The Masai centre is a Guelph-based organization dedicated to HIV/AIDS
care, education,
and research. Their foundation is local, but their influence is
global, and they have a
goal that you can help them achieve. Its called the Masai for Africa
Campaign, and its an
ambitious Canadian initiative to deal with the international HIV/AIDS crisis.
What can you do? Chill to the sounds of The Slogo Project, Club
Treehouse and Diane
Archer on Feb 13 and you will help save lives. Tickets are $10,
available at the
University of Guelph Counselling Services (3rd floor, UC) and the
Information Desk (1st
floor, UC). The event is sponsored by the Student Support Network and
100% of ticket
sales go directly to the Masai foundation!
For more information on the Masai centre, visit
http://www.masaicentre.ca/index.html
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CLIMATE CHANGE TRAINNING
Hey Folks,
Phone trainings where a huge success last semester and will be even
better this semester.
Do you need some additional training yourself? Did your school just
join the Campus Climate Challenge as part of the Week of Action? Are
you trying to figure out where to start? Or maybe you wish there was
some way for other members of your group to get some of the same
trainings you’ve experienced in the past? This is your chance.
Help us spread the word far and wide. The more people from your
campus who’ve gotten these essential skills training, the more
effective your campaign will be!
Here’s the schedule of training calls(also pasted below) for the
Spring Semester (join one or join them all!):
http://www.ssc.org/trainings/phoneschedule.php
To join one of these calls, register at the website listed above.
This will take you to information about how to join the call and the
powerpoint and other resources that will be used on the call.
Tuesday, February 13th
Live, Recruit or Die: A guide for building a sustainable campus group
to win campaign victories!
Lead by Eliza Simon
Tuesday, February 20th
Meeting with Decision-Makers
Lead by Mary Nicol and Maura Cowley
Monday, February 26th
Media Tools & Strategy: Media tips and a practical guide to common
media tools.
Lead by Michael Crawford and Odette Mucha
Tuesday, March 6th
Event Planning: Using Events to Build Momentum in your Campaign
Lead by Mary Nicol and Maura Cowley
Monday, March 12th
Coalition Building
Lead by Joe Richie and Josh Lynch
Wednesday, March 21st
Leadership Development: Moving People up the Leadership Ladder
Lead by Kim Teplitzky and Joe Richie
Monday, March 26th
Facilitation & Having Effective Meetings
Lead by Kim Teplitzky and Josh Lynch
Wednesday, April 4th
Community Organizing: Taking the Climate Challenge Off-Campus
Lead by Mattie Reitman and Willie Dodson
All calls will be on the EAC Conf. call line
Call Time: 9 pm EST/ 6pm PST for all calls
Phone: 641.985.8000
Passcode: 903366#
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David Suzuki in Guelph
Guelph — Wednesday, Feb 14, 2007–Evening Event
Norfolk United Church, 75 Norfolk Street, Downtown Guelph
Doors open: 6:45pm
Event Starts: 7:30pm
Tickets $5
Tickets Available at:
The Bookshelf, 41 Quebec Street, Guelph, ON
519-821-3311
dan@bookshelf.ca
OR
Planet Bean, 51 Macdonell Street, Guelph, ON
519-823-9253
info@planetbeancoffee.com
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Sierra Youth Coalition Conference Ontario
This is an oppertunity to connect with campuses all over Ontario to discuss environmental
initiatives. It is happening in Toronto this year. More details will be e-mailed on the
next minutes.
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Business And Environment Conference
On *March 27th, 2007* the University of Waterloo Environment and Business
program is hosting its first one-day Environment and Business Conference on
campus. The conference will provide a forum for exchange of ideas among
leading professionals, faculty and other students concerning environmental
issues that are becoming an integral part of business operations today. Also
featuring keynote speaker Bob Willard, leading expert on the business value
of corporate sustainability strategies and author of T *he Sustainability
Advantage* and *The Next Sustainability Wave. *The day will be filled with
workshops and panel discussions on topics of energy efficiency, green
entrepreneurship and environmental management systems. This will be a fun
and exciting event you do not want to miss!
For more information and to register early, please visit us online at
www.ebconference.ca
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Join an Otesha Cycling and Presenting Tour and Change your World!
Looking for an opportunity to live sustainably in a mobile community, volunteer, explore
Canada, gain leadership skills, public speaking skills, and make a real difference in the
world ? All from the seat of your bicycle? Are you between 18 and 30? Read on!
Applications are now being accepted for the Otesha Project’s 2007 cycling and presenting
tours. This coming spring, summer and fall, over 80 young cyclists (15-20 per tour) will
transform Canada, delivering inspiring and information-packed theatrical presentations to
schools, camps and communities, challenging audiences and themselves to improve their
environmental and social impacts.
The Otesha Project (www.otesha.ca) uses theatre to mobilize young people to create local
and global change through their daily consumer choices. Since 2003, Otesha has run five
cycling and presenting tours, and this year we’re running 5 more two-month tours!
“I know this experience will have a lasting and deep effect on my life when I go back
home. I will take further action in my life to live more sustainably and I will be
empowered to continue making a positive impact on the world. This is only the tip of the
iceberg, only the first few steps in a lifelong journey. This is only the beginning..” –
Alicia, 2005 Tour Member
“I am currently in my 5th year of post-secondary education, but I believe that I learned
more in my two months with this team than I have through all my years of formal
schooling” – Brook, 2003 Tour Member
Tour members receive training and valuable experience in public speaking, facilitation,
theatre, bike touring, bike maintenance, group living, media relations, consensus
decision-making, sustainable living, and becoming vehicles of positive change. This is
your opportunity to spend two months with a close-knit group of inspiring change-makers!
Where and When:
Sunshine Coast Tour – May-June
Rocky Mountain Tour – May-June
East Coast Tour – July-August
Lake Superior Tour – Mid August- Mid October
Georgian Bay Tour – Mid August- Mid OctoberARE YOU INTRIGUED??
Awesome! An information kit (with details on the Otesha Project, the individual tours,
fundraising goals, scholarships and application forms) can be found at
http://www.otesha.ca/bike+tours/, by email
at applications@otesha.ca, or by phone at 613-237-6065. Applications will be accepted on
an ongoing basis until all positions are filled, at which time we will have a waiting
list, so apply now.NOTE: The Otesha Project is an equal opportunity organization and we
value the different expertise and diversity of our volunteers and employees. We strive to
make our programs accessible and will work with committed individuals to ensure
participation.We also have paid positions, internships, and enhanced training
opportunities related to these tours, including tour coordinator and leader positions.
Please see http://www.otesha.ca/the+project/opportunities.en.html for further information.
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Sustainable Consumption Guide
This is a sustainable consumption guide for youth 14-18 put together by the Canadian
Centre for Pollution Prevention – thought it might be a good resource for outreach to
either first years, or for the groups interested in going to local high schools.
http://www.c2p2online.com/main.php3?section=41&heading=241
Cheers,
Gillian
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Spirit Bear Petition
Protection for an endangered bear in BC threatened by logging; for
more information visit www.spiritbearyouth.org and go to the “voice
your support” option
to sign petition.
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Petition the Canadian Government about Climate change
http://www.PetitionOnline.com/CYCC/petition.html
Read the declaration its really good.
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Brainstorming ideas
(names or e-mails beside items are people who have agreed to take e-mails from others
interested about the idea. For example if your interested in “Muggy Monday” contact
myriamjl{at}gmail{dot}com, she will take your e-mail and next meeting we will begin
organizing for the idea to become action in working groups)
- Retrofit Contact (gsec[at]uoguelph[dot]ca)
- No pipeline for guelph initiative Contact(gsec[at]uoguelph[dot]ca)
- ethical paper policy – Peter (prose{at}uoguelph{dot}ca)
- skill share – Kerry (kschutte{at}uoguelph{dot}ca)
- outdoor recycling
- swap centre – Jon (jchoquet{at}uoguelph{dot}ca)
- documnetary series
- vermi-composting Gabe (gsmith01{at}uoguelph{dot}ca)
- composting giveaway
- reuseables in centre 6, daily grind, L/A pit -
- muggy mondays, lug-a-mug – mseiling[at]uoguelph[dot]ca
- anti-idling tool
- sustainability pledge
- environment radio -Kristi Mahy (kmahy{at}duoguelph{dot}ca)
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UofG Sustainability Coordinator as a resource for some of the ideas
I just wanted to let you know that if any GSECers are interested in the following
Brainstorm items, they can email me at gmaurice[at]uoguelph.ca, or call my campus
extension 8129 to learn more about available resources, and the past or current efforts
going on around these ideas. Thanks! Awesome email formatting btw, it’s really easy to
find the parts you’re interested in!
Cheerio,
Gillian Maurice
Sustainability Coordinator
www.pr.uoguelph.ca/sustain
gmaurice[at]uoguelph.ca OR sustain[at]pr.uoguelph.ca
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Brainstorming ideas
- outdoor recycling
- composting giveaway
- reuseables in centre 6, daily grind, L/A pit
- anti-idling tool
- sustainability pledge
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