Executive Director's Corner: Ali Goulstone Sweeney

This Month's Topic:
Got CEEMP?

My dad always ordered his favorite sundae at our local Tastee Freez ~ a CMP (ice cream with lots of chocolate syrup, marshmallow, and peanuts).  They were incredibly gooey, and melty, but had a good crunch, definitely a little bit of everything in every bite.  Every time I hear, CEEMP, I think CMP!  I know our new CEEMP (Colorado Environmental Education Master Plan) isn’t as delicious as a CMP, but it does set the vision for a time when EE is fully embraced, supported and integrated into every-day experiences.  And that is just plain exciting to think about. 

I know it is only October (is it October already?), but I imagine that many of you are starting to reflect on your 2005 accomplishments and beginning to build your organization’s plans for 2006.  This is the perfect time to take a look at the revised Colorado Environmental Education Master Plan.  You can access it at http://www.caee.org under EE Master Plan. 

You’ve got to check out the plan - after you’ve seen the goals and the vision for EE, we know you’ll find your place.  It is easy to read the words the committee so carefully crafted, but the real power of the master plan comes from these words in action.  So after you check it out, be a part of it!  The idea is that in addition to the goals we aim for individually - within our professional or volunteer work, and for our respective organizations etc. - that we might also aim for accomplishments as a community. Through an integrated, systemic approach to EE, together we can realize the vision of environmental literacy.  Join us! There is place for everyone to contribute.

Here's how you can help:
Read through the plan. Talk about it with others. Keep it nearby.
Find ideas that match your interests, needs, beliefs, etc.
Decide that you will help our community accomplish this task.
Do something - and let everyone know about it.  (CAEE has built a cool online tool to help track accomplishments Click here)
Build momentum by using the online system to find others to help you and to tell us what you are already doing or want to do.
Inspire others to follow your lead.
Celebrate!

Even if you start small, your impact will create positive change for EE in Colorado.

Are you already contributing to goals of the CEEMP? Will you use the CEEMP in your work? Please let us know what you are currently doing and/or planning that helps reach the goals of the master plan. GET STARTED in the interactive portion of this site where you can add your accomplishments or planned contributions toward the goals and sub-goals in the Master Plan.

Colorado EE Advisory Council Fall Meeting
When:  Friday, November 4 ~ 1:30pm to 4:00 pm (before CAEE's Celebration and Benefit)  
Where: Bluff Lake Nature Center's Office, 7350 E. 29th Ave, Ste 300, Denver, CO 80238 

The Statewide EE Advisory Council is the heart and soul of CAEE, setting long-term direction, goals and objectives of the organization. It establishes priorities for organizational activities and helps develop the annual workplan. Through its network of committees, the Advisory Council plays an important role in building statewide EE capacity. The Advisory Council also nominates and elects CAEE' s Board of Directors.

The Fall Advisory Council Meeting will offer a small-group discussion format on a variety of topics or issues that are of interest to YOU. Share your concerns or ideas when you RSVP, and your topics will guide the discussions at the meeting. Your input and the ideas generated through these discussions will help to lead CAEE's priorities for the coming year.

CALL FOR BOARD MEMBERS!  The Advisory Council will also elect new CAEE Board members at this meeting. CAEE is seeking individuals who are excited about the work that we are doing and want to help CAEE by serving on a personal level. To download a nomination form, visit www.caee.org/direct.html. Self-nominations are encouraged.

** RSVP to CAEE at 303-273-9527 or info@caee.org by November 1, and when you do, let us know what topics you'd like to see on the agenda. **

Each month, EE Infolink will begin featuring the most recently updated listing on CAEE's Online Database/Directory of EE Resources. To search this statewide directory, update your organization's entry, add a listing, or view the Calendar of Events, visit www.caee.org and click on "EE Database/Directory." You just might see your programs posted here next month!

Organization: Colorado Energy Science Center
Programs:
1. Energy Hog Traveling Road Show- Grades 3-6
2. Energy Science in the Home; Teacher Training/Curricula
3. Home Energy Investigation Contest; Grades 5-12

Bulletin Board

Upcoming Events, Workshops, Classes, etc.

Visit http://www.caee.org/calendar.html for an online listing of upcoming events!

CREEC Emerging Contaminants Workshop, October 27, Longmont.  There has been growing concern about potential adverse effects from exposure to low concentrations of chemicals that we use every day in homes, industry and agriculture, including detergents, disinfectants, fragrances, fire retardants, pharmaceuticals, hormones, and pesticides. The Consortium for Research and Education on Emerging Contaminants (CREEC) has been created to advance the state of knowledge on the occurrence, fate, transport and ecological relevance of organic wastewater contaminants by facilitating communication, cooperation and interdisciplinary research. This workshop is being held in conjunction with the 16th Annual South Platte Forum. The one-day session will offer multiple perspectives on the emerging contaminants issue. Contact: creec@usgs.gov

An Evening with Paul Murray, Environmental Affairs Manager for Herman Miller.  November 8, 2005; 5:30 - 7:30 PM, Denver.Hosted by CORE (Connected Organizations for a Responsible Economy) at the Advance Colorado Center in Denver. Mr. Murray will be presenting “The Power of One,” a message that each individual can foster environmental awareness among co-workers and clients, raising a company’s and even an industry’s environmental awareness.   CORE is the union of Colorado Environmental Business Alliance (CEBA) and People, Planet, Profit (P3 Colorado).  Visit www.p3colorado.org to register.

Catamount Institute Programs, November 9, 2005, Colorado Springs.  Contact: 719-471-0910 x105, programs@catamountinstitute.org, or www.catamountinstitute.org
Emerson, Thoreau and Environmental Ethics, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. at the Gates Common Room, 2nd floor Palmer Hall, Colorado College.  The Catamount Institute, in partnership with the Environmental Science and Philosophy Departments of Colorado College, hosts Professor Russell B. Goodman presenting “Emerson, Thoreau and Environmental Ethics.”  Professor Goodman teaches philosophy at the University of New Mexico.  Part of the Catamount Institute’s Living Simply, Living Well series to show residents of the Pikes Peak region how to make easy lifestyle changes that will lessen negative impacts on the Earth’s limited natural resources. 
4th Annual Ft. Carson Sustainability Conference: Progress through Partnership, at the Colorado Springs Sheraton.  The conference is an educational and inspirational forum to provide updates on progress towards sustainability to stakeholders including the community, government officials, environmental regulatory agencies, the military services, and the Installation.  The Catamount Institute is offering a workshop Land Use: Science and Policy at the conference.  Cost: $25, $20 for members of PPSBN. 

Career

Note: these announcements are only position highlights and are not intended to be all-inclusive.

NAAEE/EE-Link offers a jobs database service for EE job seekers or employers seeking EE staff.

To view job postings, visit: http://eelink.net/eejobsdatabase.html.

To submit a job to the database: http://eelink.net/cgi-bin/ee-link/add_job.cgi

The Children’s Museum of Denver: Education Program Manager.  The Children’s Museum of Denver is looking for an experienced educator to manage its program offerings.  The Museum is a stimulating and team-oriented environment.  Applicants must have strong project and personnel management skills, ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and experience in informal learning settings.  Management experience required. High energy and creativity is a must. A broad and creative education base in early childhood education is preferred.  Please send resumes and salary history to Bonnie Bosworth, Office Coordinator: (fax) 303-433-9520 or email bonnieb@cmdenver.org.  No phone calls please.

Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Educator/Coordinator for Health Gallery Programs.  Closes: October 31, 2005.  The Denver Museum of Nature & Science seeks a full-time educator/coordinator for its health gallery programs.  Bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) in health, science, education, theater or related field, or equivalent experience. Two to three years experience in informal education health-related program development, coordination, implementation, contributions to exhibit development, and personnel and budget supervision required. Experience necessary in demonstration or theatrical performance, discovery learning facilitation, and working with volunteers; bilingual Spanish/English a plus.  Audition/interview required. Send resume and cover letter to: HR@dmns.org. No phone inquiries please. 

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, Deadline: October 31.  Awards honor young people in middle level and high school grades for outstanding volunteer service to their communities. http://www.prudential.com/productsAndServices/0,1474,intPageID%253D1622%2526blnPrinterFriendly%253D0,00.html

EPA Environmental Education Grant Program for 2006, Due Date: November 23 by 5:00 pm.  The Fiscal Year 2006 Solicitation Notice for EPA's EE Grant Program is now available on EPA's Office of Environmental Education site at http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/grants.html.  Please visit the site to review details about how to apply for an environmental education grant and to download the 2006 Solicitation Notice and Application and Budget Form.
New for 2006 Grant Cycle
1. Due date means received by EPA (Postmarked date used in past years).
2. Stronger link to EPA Strategic Plan for increasing environmental stewardship.  Sections I (B); IV(A)(2); and V(B)(2).
3. More emphasis on measuring and reporting results.  Sections IV(A)(3) and V(B)(3).
4. Description requested of past performance (if applicable).  Sections IV(A)(5) and V(B)(5).

ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS,   Deadline: November 30. Seaworld, Busch Gardens, Fujifilm Environmental Excellence Awards for outstanding K-12 students and teachers nationwide who are working on projects that offer creative solutions to environmental problems. Eight awards annually of $10,000 and one $5000 award for an environmental educator.  http://www.seaworld.org/conservation-matters/eea/index.htm

EETAP SEEKS ARTICLES FOR WEB SITE.  The Environmental Education and Training Partnership (EETAP) is seeking magazine style articles from writers with EE experience for publication on its Web site. The article topics include: EE Certification; National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE); EE Standards; The National Guidelines for Excellence; and Online EE Professional Development.  For more info contact Gus Medina: gmedina@niagaradsl.com or visit http://www.eetap.org/html/latest_bulletin.php

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