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and advertise its "bring your own bag" incentive program and 2) if it's okay
to partner with a local organization this way.
Ray provided an updated schedule through 3rd quarter of 2007. The details on
the intern task show that if we don't get the job advertised soon, we'll
come up against the summer in terms of getting them on board in time with 1
month to advertise, 2 weeks to review, and 2 weeks for interviews.
Ron suggested the date of April 29th for a pot luck at his house. Time
suggested was 5:30.
3-8-06 Voted Mission Document with Peter's recommendations:
Cities for Climate Protection Committee
Reading Massachusetts
Mission Statement
The Advisory Committee on the "Cities for Climate Protection Program" is an
official town advisory committee, comprised of concerned citizen volunteers
seeking to achieve environmental, economic and societal sustainability by
raising public awareness and influencing the community, including its
government, to reduce detrimental environmental impacts and energy
expenditures.
Specific Goals
Reduce Green House Gas Emissions in order to slow global warming.
Improve air quality to enhance public health.
Foster responsible stewardship of the local and global ecosystem to ensure
its longevity.
• Foster the conservation of energy sources to preserve them for future
generations.
• Reduce the energy expenses of the town, residents and businesses to
improve our standard of living.
Methods
• Incorporate the 5 milestones of ICLEI's (International Council for Local
Environmental Initiatives) Cities for Climate Protection Program to organize
and formalize our efforts.
• Encourage the use of sustainable energy sources and modes of
transportation.
• Educate our citizenry with a strong public awareness campaign that
involves the schools, the media, and various public forums.
. Work with Town Selectmen, the CPDC and other government bodies in concert
with the town's Master Plan relative to sustainable development.
Partner with local businesses to increase the committee's effectiveness
and encourage participation.
• Reach out to neighboring communities to assist them to establish similar
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