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Clean Water Action’s 28th Annual Conference
Inspire, Organize, Energize
Saturday, March 1, 20148:30 am – 5:00 pm
Georgian Court Universitywww.cleanwateraction.org/nj
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Inspire, Organize, Energize
CLEAN WATER ACTION - NEW JERSEY BOARD
Janet Tauro, Grandmothers, Mothers, and More for Energy Safety (GRAMMES), ChairSusan Wolf, PhD, Individual Activist, Vice Chair
Sharon Finlayson, South Jersey Work on Waste, SecretaryJohn Hall, 943 Steelworkers, At Large
David Tykulsker, Attorney, At Large, National Board ChairAna Baptista, Ironbound Community Corporation
Michele Donato, GRAMMESWyatt Earp, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers-AFL-CIO
Ben Forest, NJ Friends of Clearwater and Clean Ocean ActionTom Fote, Jersey Coast Anglers Association
Roy Jones, National Institute for Healthy Human SpacesAdam Liebtag, Communication Workers of America Local 1036
Robert Moreau, DVM, Individual ActivistMara Silgailis, Cedar Grove Environmental Commission
Tirza Wahrman, Attorney
Board Member EmeritusWendy Benchley
Rick Engler, NJ Work Environment CouncilJane Nogaki
VOTE ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
Sharon Finlayson, ChairBen ForestTom Fote
David Tykulsker
STAFF
…and all of the canvassers in the field and phone
ProgramAmy Goldsmith, State Director
Kim Gaddy, Environmental Justice OrganizerDavid Pringle, Campaign Director
Peggi Sturmfels, Program OrganizerJenny Vickers, Communications Manager
CanvassChris Bathurst, Phone Supervisor
Curt Moultine, Field SupervisorEric Benson, Montclair Field Director
Ben Davies, Long Branch Field DirectorEmily Tate, Phone Director
Clean Water Action (formerly known as NJ Environmental Federation) is a non-profit environmental organization of 150,000 statewide members and 1 million nationwide working to empower people to take action to protect New Jersey and the nation’s waters, build healthy communities and make democracy work for all of us.
[email protected] www.cleanwateraction.org/nj www.twitter.com/cleanwaternjnew jersey
Inspire, Organize, Energize
PROGRAM 8:30 ~ 9:30 am Registration (Casino) Coffee and Continental Breakfast
9:30 ~ 9:45 am Welcome & Theme for the Day (Casino) Georgian Court University Assistant Provost Mary Chinery, PhD Clean Water Action Board Chair Janet Tauro and State Director Amy Goldsmith
10:00 ~ 11:30 am Workshops—Session I (see next page)
11:45 am ~ 12:00 pm Environmental Achievement Award (Casino) Georgina Shanley, Citizens United for Renewable Energy (CURE)
12:00 ~ 1:00 pm Lunch (Casino)
1:15 ~ 2:45 pm Workshops Session II (see next page)
3:00 ~ 400 pm Dan Fagin, author of Toms River: A Story of Science & Salvation (Casino) Including Q&A and Book Signing
4:15 ~ 5:15 pm Wine & Cheese Networking Reception (Casino Ballroom)
Clean Water Action and Georgian Court University have worked to make our conference as sustainable and green as possible. The event is smoke and fragrance free. All cups, plates, and dinnerware are made from recycled materials and are biodegradable. Please discard in trash. Conference material paper is made from 100% post-consumer recycled paper.
Inspire, Organize, Energize
CONFERENCE AWARDGeorgina Shanley, Citizens United for Renewable Energy (CURE)
For her unflagging and inspiring leadership during the epic fight to save the Pinelands Preserve from a proposed 22-mile high pressure gas pipeline that would have cut through
the forested area and opened the gates to further industrialization.
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR CONFERENCE SPONSORS
CONFERENCE EXHIBITORS
and SUPPORTERS OF CLEAN WATER FUND
…and to the 150,000 individual statewide and 1 million national members who gave through the canvass, 100 organizational members, as well as contributors to Clean Water Fund.
Clean Water Action New Jersey works side-by-side with Clean Water Fund, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, forming the state’s largest, most effective grassroots collaborative active on water, energy and environmental health protection issues. www.cleanwaterfund.org/nj
Constance Opie David Tykulsker, Esq.Michele Donato, Esq.
Barbara SusinnoNatural Awakenings Magazine
Tom & Linda FoteDr. Susan Wolf and Robert Bernstein
Dr. Joseph & Janet TauroGeorgian Court University
International Brotherhood of Teamsters - Port DivisionSungevity
CWA Local 1036Social Impact Studios
Bayshore Recycling, LLCGordon and Gordon, P.C., Attorneys at Law
AvedaGeraldine R. Dodge Foundation
The Columbus FoundationFund for New Jersey
Guacamole FundHyde & Watson Foundation
Investors FoundationKresge Foundation
Provident Bank Foundation of NJWilliam Penn Foundation
Victoria Foundation
Garden State Precast Georgian Court University
NJ Work Environment CouncilNeshanic Valley Beekepers
Ramapo CollegeSungevity
Advanced Solar SolutionsBayshore Recycling
Bus for ProgressCitizens Climate LobbyEarthShare New Jersey
Integrative Wellness GroupFood & Water Watch
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONSThere will be two sets of workshops. Every workshop is only offered once. Learn new skills that will help you or your organization be more effective. Gain a better understanding of the issues that impact our health and environment, and discuss action steps that can be taken at the individual, community and governmental levels.
WORKSHOP SESSION I -10:00-11:30 am
Engaging New People in Activism (Casino)
Whether you are a student, parent or elder, you can be an environmental champion. Learn what these activists found within themselves to take up the cause - both passion and talent, as well as motivated others to do.Moderator: Tirza Wahrman, Esq., New NJ Board Member, Clean Water ActionPanelists: Blanche Krubner, Trustee, Pinelands Preservation Alliance Trisha Sheehan, Moms Clean Air Force Jill Unger, NJ Office Manager, Clean Water Action
Sustainable Water & Green Infrastructure (AS103)
Learn about innovative green infrastructure programs (e.g. rain gardens, rainwater harvesting, native landscapes, resilience design & more) that are helping improve water quality, reduce flooding, and build healthy, more resilient communities.Moderator: David Tykulsker Esq., NJ Board & National Chair, Clean Water ActionPanelists: Earl G. Jackson, IV, AIA, Urban Design Group, Cooper Robertson Cynthia Mellon, Environmental Justice Organizer, Ironbound Community Corporation (ICC)
Kids Health in Crisis (AS104)Find out how our children’s health could worsen as our climate changes.Moderator: Sharon Finlayson, NJ Board Secretary, Clean Water ActionPanelists: Robert Laumbach MD, MPH, CIH, Associate Professor, Dept. of Environmental & Occupational Medicine, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences Institute
Innovative Ways to Combat the Climate Crisis (AS105)
Sure the problem is burning fossil fuels and the solution is green energy, but there’s more to it than that, like zero waste instead of garbage incinerators.Moderator: Ben Forest, NJ Board Member, Clean Water ActionPanelists: Gary Sondermeyer, Vice President of Operations, Bayshore Recycling Corp.; Former Chief of Staff and 30 year veteran, NJDEP David Pringle, Campaign Director, Clean Water Action
WORKSHOP SESSION II - 1:15 - 2:45 pm
Social Media & New Technology Tools (Casino) Technology can be overwhelming and ever-changing. In this hands-on workshop, learn how to harness the power of the latest online tools and services to achieve your goals. Anyone can benefit from this workshop, whether you’re a technophobe or an energetic Twitter ninja.Moderator: Jenny Vickers, NJ Communications Manager, Clean Water ActionPanelists: Ennis Carter, Founder, Social Impact Studios
Not a Drop to Drink?! (AS103)
What is the state of NJ’s drinking water supply - both quality and quantity? Will it carry us into the future? How should we be planning for its use and conservation?Moderator: David Tykulsker Esq., New Jersey Board and National Chair, Clean Water ActionPanelists: Richard Bizub, Director for Water Programs, Pinelands Preservation Alliance
Fukushima & Oyster Creek: What’s Really Happening? (AS104)
Hear from national experts about safety risks, health impacts, and growing concerns at our nuclear plants.Moderator: Janet Tauro, NJ Board Chair, Clean Water ActionPanelists: Paul Gunter, Director, Reactor Oversight Project, Beyond Nuclear Joseph Mangano, MPH, MBA, Executive Director, Radiation and Public Health Project
Environmental Justice - A Call for Action (AS105)
Environmental Justice (EJ) advocates will discuss statewide EJ initatives in Camden, Trenton and Newark.Moderator: Kim Gaddy, EJ Organizer, Clean Water ActionPanelists: Kerry Butch, Executive Director, NJ League of Women Voters Roy Jones, Environmental Justice Advocate, Camden Nicole Scott-Harris, Newark Organizer, New Jersey Environmental Justice Alliance
Workshop Room Guide:The activism and social media training workshops are in the casino (main area). All other workshops are located in the Arts & Sciences (AS) Building, which is caddy corner to the Casino (see map inside packet).
Dr. Joseph C. Tauro, MD and Janet Tauro, Clean Water Action NJ Board Chair
Congratulations Clean Water Action New Jersey for yourdedication, hard work, and commitment to the environment
and the health and well-being of future generations. The Clean Water Action New Jersey staff rocks!!
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Georgian Court University is sustainable no matter what major you choose!
GCU recognizes that protecting and conserving the environment is important no matter what field of study you choose. So whether you choose biology or business, you have an opportunity to do your part in helping Mother Earth.
Sustainability Lived and Learned at GCU• Registered as an EnergyStar Partner, GCU purchases electrical appliances that meet
EnergyStar or equivalent levels and qualify for New Jersey Smart Start rebates.
• Due to green efforts GCU reduced its carbon footprint by 11,222 Metric Ton Carbon Dioxide Equivalent.
• GCU has begun construction of a 7,000 square foot community garden to provide the demonstration of organic vegetable cultivation, and sustainable turf management. The vegetables produced will be donated to needy families through the Catholic Charities network.
• All students received a reusable water bottle and tote in their welcome packages at orientation.
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