Austin Coalition for Environmental Sustainability – ACES , Austin, MN

aces, inc – Thursday, January 22, 2009 -  AGENDA

5:30 PM Riverland Community College Room N123

Call to Order – Meeting was called to order at 5:35 PM by president, Susan Hurm.  In attendance were Susan Hurm, Terry Dorsey, Ruth Klamm, Dorothy Owens, Harry Stevens, Karen Sundal, Bob Wangsness, Dan Kane, Victoria and Olena – exchange student from Ukraine, Mark Owens, Mary Krueger (new), Denna Jacobson (Advisor for Go Green Club AHS), Ivan webmaster, Jim Hurm, -  not present: Merlene Stiles, Jim Stiles, Larry Dolphin

Treasurer’s Report given by Mark Owens – balance $1,270.68 – authorized expenditures and membership deposits noted. 

Minutes 11/20/08, 12/11/08 & 12/18/08 have been posted and today’s meeting minutes will be posted on the website.

Introductions were made around the room.

Paperless meeting minutes and agenda – It was moved and passed that we adopt – the logistics to be worked out by February 2009 meeting. – see electronic communication from Harry.  Harry proposed placing minutes and agenda be projected on screen rather than on paper – becoming dynamic.  Members and visitors online will have ability to edit – authorized edits become permanent.

Membership Dues Reminder:  Please pay prorated dues – list passed around.

Sisters of Ukraine – grants were discussed and funds to help with website costs

Caring for Creation Resource Fair at St Olaf Lutherans Church  2/15/09  aces will set up a table and display information to participate in the event – set up around 1 PM

Presented that aces hold February meeting with the Going Green Club at AHS – details to be worked out.

March meeting – to be announced

National Green Week Feb 2-8 Pacelli Catholic Schools - short notice to promote this widely, Denna will look into high school and middle school participation – Pacelli will weigh snack waste before and after the project.

Plan Earth Week Events and Flyer – Susan led the discussion in Larry’s absence – known events

April 15  – Izaak Walton League Game Feed

April 22 – Earth Day & aces Greens & Soup Lunch (plans discussed tonight)

April 25 – Austin’s Clean & Green Day – spring clean up in the past by Park and Rec – Larry will contact them to determine if aces Inc can work on this year

Discuss plans for aces Greens & Soup Luncheon (see Aces Green Luncheon handout)

Wednesday, April 22 at the Auditorium at the Nature Center – 11:45 to about 1:30 PM

Ruth presented Committee plans so far and asked for authorization to contact WalMart and others for raffle items (moved and passed) and also to use funds for decorations for the event up to $50 (moved and passed)

Tickets will be sold by members.  Ruth’s committee will continue planning. At the next meeting begin sign-up and volunteer.

Recreate & Relaunch aces website to be named www.becoolgogreenaces.org the name and cost of $15 is approved – Harry and Ivan are maintaining.  The smig website is still good co.net/aces

Application for Recognition of Exemption – Non-profit Status is nearly complete – Mark asks for help to review and complete details.  Susan got a call from the Attorney General’s office and our name has been reserved and should be used in its entirety for proper identification – Austin Coalition for Environmental Sustainability, Inc.

Communication’s Green Team  Report – several media photos and articles were in the local papers – RE-fest prizes and awards – and the books and certificates are ready to present.

Schedule Feb. Green Team Meeting – Identify Next Project – Cochairs

Minnesota Environmental Partnership Report

The MEP office has moved to Austin – 223 ½ N Main St. Suite 206 Phone 507-355-1399

Invited to participate in the March 16^th Monday 8-6 pm Ride the Bus to the Capitol.

Briefing paper for The Legislature is available on the MEP Website.

The meeting adjourned at 6:50 PM.

 

Time	Agenda	Presenters	Duration Minutes
5:30	Call to Order: Introductions, Approve December 18th Minutes	Susan	5
5:35	Treasurer’s Report – REMINDER- Please pay prorated membership dues or let me know if you are paid for 2009- Deposits for Month  $50.00  memberships Checks written          $107.58  SuperFresh books $25.00  MEP Membership Balance 1.20.09        $1,270.68 Oustanding bill        $50.00  AHS GoingGreenClub	Mark	5
5:40	aces Regular Meeting – Recruit and involve the youth & community – Sisters of Ukraine project met prior to aces here February 15th – Caring for Creation Resource Fair February 26th – aces with Going Green Club at AHS National Green Week Feb 2-8 Pacelli Schools   Plan Earth Week Events and Flyer – April 15 – Izaak Walton League Game Feed - April 16 - April 17 - April 18 - April 19 - April 20 - April 21- Austin Audubon Meeting: Costa Rica tour April 22 – Earth Day & aces Greens & Soup Lunch April 23 - April 24 April 25 – Austin’s Clean & Green Day   Discuss plans for aces Greens & Soup Luncheon Menu – Green Ware & Linens Entertainment – Music & Green Fashions Sign Up & Volunteer   Recreate & Relaunch aces website http://co.net/aces Motion by Mark/2ndRuth passed to rename website www.becoolgogreenaces.org Cost $15/yr pay SMIG Complete Application for Non-profit Status Complete aces history Description of fundraisers   At next GreenTeam Meeting Identify Next Projects Meet  and present childresn’s books at Woodsen; likely January 27 (Susan and Terry)	Harry & Susan   Ryan & Denna     Susan   Larry       Terry       Larry   Ruth             Harry & Ivan     Mark       Co Chairs	10-15
6:35	Austin’s MEP Office – 223 ½ N Main St. Suite 206 507-355-1399 March 16 Monday 8-6pm Ride Bus to Capitol		5
6:40	Adjourn Meeting