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Kicking off June with EEC (June Meeting Agenda & Newsletter)

6/3/2021

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Hello EEC friends, community members, and environmental stewards. Below in this message you will find the June 9th meeting agenda with associated materials, community connections, save the dates, and in case you missed it. 

On Wednesday, we'll be sharing our action plan for July-November, hearing updates on Edgewater development and the Water for All Ordinance, as well as several updates on waste related current and upcoming projects!

We look forward to seeing you soon!

AGENDA

JUNE 9TH 9AM

View the agenda below for our monthly meeting on Zoom. We strive to keep the meetings to an hour and sometimes the conversation extends us to an hour and a half. 

 Meeting ID: 829 1770 2982 
By Computer: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82917702982 
By Phone: +13126266799,,82917702982# US


We look forward to seeing you!

VIEW AGENDA AT THIS LINK

SIGN IN SHEET
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Meeting Prep​


STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FOR THE WATER-FOR-ALL IN CHICAGO
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CHECK OUT INDIGENOUS PEOPLE'S DAY COALITION FACEBOOK AND THIS Q&A FOR THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY RESOLUTION FOR COOK COUNTY
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Save the Dates​

NEXT EEC MORNING MEETINGS: 6/9 9AM, 7/14 9AM

6/20: EEC SUNDAY SUMMER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION

6/19, 7/17, 8/21, 9/18, 10/16
(3RD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH)
VEDGEWATER WORK DAY 10AM-12PM
&
WEST RIDGE PRESERVE STEWARDSHIP 10 AM

HOLLYWOOD/OSTERMAN/ARDMORE BEACH STEWARDSHIP
KICKS OFF 5/2 10:30–12:30P
RECURRING SUNDAYS ON
6/13, 7/25, 8/29, 10/10, 11/21 

Community Connections

READY FOR 100 FILM
We are planning to create a series of short films about the Ready For 100 campaign. We are interested in filming short clips of Chicagoans expressing their support for a transition to clean energy in the city. If you would be willing to be featured in a short clip, please let Alex know - Alex McLeese <amcleese@gmail.com>!

https://www.edgewater.org/programs/farmers-market/
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In Case You Missed It

UPDATED ORGANIZATION STRATEGIC INTENTIONS


Summary Blog Post
View presentation
NEW STRATEGY ON WEBPAGE HERE

THEY ARE
  1. Serve as a community voice on environmental issues
  2. Advance tangible solutions for environmental challenges in our community
  3. Align program activities with available resources
  4. Provide opportunities and resources for direct action by community members

WASTE & HOUSING & WATER & TRANSPORATION TOWN HALLS
View post-meeting recap and materials here​.

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Donations are welcome. Here are a few of our activities & projects:
  • Town Hall Meetings with Presentations on Current Topics 
  • Grants for beautification;
  • Energy efficiency assistance; ​
  • Spring Clean & Green events;
  • Tree audits & trimming events;
  •  Waste/Recycling Initiatives 
  • Social Media Outreach
  • ​Renewable Energy projects
  • Earth Day & Arbor Day Events 
  • Collaboration with local block clubs, schools & religious groups  
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