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Stewardship Action Council Bulletin
October 11, 2011
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Welcome Cool Choices!
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We are glad to welcome Cool Choices as the newest member of SAC. Learn more about them at our upcoming webinar on Employee Engagement. |
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Now Accepting Applications
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SAC is now accepting applications for the Second Round of Membership.
Through November 15, 2011
Membership in the SAC is open to all industry, business, academic, civic, and non-profit organizations. Check out our website to see which level of membership is best for your organization and fill out an application today! |
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Sponsoring Member Category
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SAC is pleased to introduce the Sponsoring Member Category for companies who wish to participate actively in SAC and who are in the process of identifying and completing facility level applications. Companies may participate at this level for up to one year. Email Anne Vogel-Marr for more information. |
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Contact SAC
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SAC Headquarters:
1155 15th Street, NW
Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005
Phone:202-296-3952
Fax: 202-530-0659
Anne Vogel-Marr
Executive Director
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Interim Board of Directors
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Bill Bozzo - Chair
DM Petroleum Operations Company
Annette Russo - President
Johnson & Johnson
Mark McDermid -
Secretary/Treasurer
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Stephanie Aument
Calvert Asset Management Company
Sharon Baxter
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
Ian Bingham
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
Myra Carpenter
Michelin SC
John Farris
Pfizer
Dan Fiorino
American University
Vicki Fisher
Rockwell Collins
Kevin Fletcher
Audubon International
Karen Grubbs
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
Briggs Hamilton
BMW
Robert Johnson
Wildlife Habitat Council
Chris O'Brien
American University
Frank Priznar
PRIZIM Inc.
Jo Anne Shatkin
CLF Ventures
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Join Now!
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The Stewardship Action Council's second Participating Member Application Period is open now though November 15. Applications are available on the SAC Website. Need more information? SAC staff are available to answer your questions in company specific webinars. For more information, contact Anne Vogel-Marr.
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Visit the Members Only Website Today
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As a member of SAC you receive access to the Members Only portion of the SAC website. Here you will find:
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Contact information for all members
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Listing of member submitted Best Management Practices
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Collaborative partnership opportunities around members' areas of interest.
If you are unsure how to access the Members Only section, contact Charlotte Valentine for your personal ID and password.
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Upcoming Events, Activities, and Excitement
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This Week: Employee Engagement Webinar
Thursday, October 13th, 1:00pm-2:30pm EST
The Stewardship Action Councils' Employee Engagement Webinar is scheduled for October 13 from 1:00 - 2:30 EST. This webinar will provide overviews of employee engagement efforts by 3M, West Liberty Foods, DM Petroleum, Rockwell Collins, and Cool Choices, an NGO Located in Wisconsin. All employees of member facilities are welcome, you may have as many people participate as you would like. Come learn how others have successfully engaged their employees in initiatives related to performance improvement. Register Now.
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Open Reception and Raffle followed by Members Only Dinner at Marathon Grill
SAC is hosting a reception and Members Dinner at Marathon Grill in downtown Philadelphia the evening of Tuesday, November 1. Marathon Grill specializes in American cuisine with a focus on local ingredients. Even if you are unable to attend the conference, we hope you will join us for dinner and a complimentary reception before the meal.
Reception: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Members Dinner: 7:30pm-10:00pm
10th + Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
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Silent Spring Raffle
On Tuesday, November 1st, SAC will raffle off a signed first-edition copy of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring.
This is the true first edition, first printing (with "FIRST PRINTING" stated on the copyright page and with no later printings listed). The book is signed by the author on the half-title page ("Best Wishes - Rachel Carson"). The author has not inscribed the book to anyone, very nice hardcover with dust jacket. There is no writing and no bookplates and it is not a former library book. This book and dust jacket (price clipped) are in near fine condition.
Signed copies of this important book, one of the most important in the environmental movement, are scarce as Carson died of cancer less than two years after its publication.
Autographed copies of this book in similar condition were recently priced (August, 2011) in the range of $2,250.00 to $3,750.00.
This book was made available by Frank J. Priznar, President of PRIZIM Inc. in Gaithersburg MD. Mr. Priznar is a Stewardship Action Council (SAC) Board member and PRIZIM Inc. is a SAC Founding Member.
Tickets will be sold throughout the day on Monday, October 31 and Tuesday, November 1, at SAC's booth at the NSC conference.
The winner will be drawn at Marathon Grill in downtown Philadelphia, the evening of November 1.
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First Annual SAC Conference held in conjunction with the National Safety Council Congress & Expo
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Please register soon as hotel space is filling up fast. Non-Members can register directly through the NSC website. SAC Members receive a special rate. Visit our Members Only website for more details.
Recognition of SAC Members at Conference
SAC will have a booth at the upcoming NSC Congress and Expo, and we would like to recognize our members. We are currently looking to post a list of our members and would like to include your organization's logo. This is a great opportunity for your company to be recognized as an SAC member and to promote your organization. If you would be interested, please email a large file size of your logo to
Charlotte Valentine. If your company is unable to submit its logo for any reason, you will still be recognized by having your name listed as a member.
Be a part of the event and help staff the SAC booth!
SAC is a membership based organization, and we would like to give all of our members the opportunity to share their experience with SAC and promote their own company. We are asking members to volunteer for an hour or two to help staff our expo booth. Take advantage of this free publicity by bringing fliers or other materials with information about your company. Email this form to Anne Vogel-Marr to sign up now!
Schedule of SAC Events at the Conference
Expo Hours:
Monday, October 31 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 1 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 2 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
SAC's booth will be up for the entire conference from Monday, October 31 through Wednesday, November 2.
Session #54
Using EHS Excellence to Meet Societal Expectations Tuesday, Tuesday, November 1, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Session #99
The Stewardship Action Council Workshop
Tuesday, November 1, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Open Reception followed by Members Only Dinner and
Raffle of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring, Signed, First Edition
at Marathon Grill Restaurant
Tuesday, November 1
Reception: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Members Dinner: 7:30 - 10:00 pm
Members Meeting
Wednesday, November 2, 8:30am-12:00pm
View a detailed list of activities
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Work group calls are being scheduled over the next few weeks. These calls will focus on prioritizing the key activities to be conducted over the next several months, and identifying roles, responsibilities, and time lines for completion. If you wish to participate in our work group activities but have not yet let us know, please contact Anne Vogel-Marr.
Learning Network Seeking Ideas for Future Webinars
The first webinar put on by the Learning Network is on Employee Engagement. If you have other topics you would like to see covered in webinars, please email them to Eli Golfer. Topics under current consideration include sustainable material, supply chain management, and the E3 movement.
Level 4 Work Group Activities
To kick off the Level 4 development, we are forming four subgroups: Economic, Social, Environmental, and Governance. These subgroups will identify topics that should be covered by the Level 4 standard/criteria and will then look to fill in the details under each topic. The Level 4 Work Group will create guidance for the sub work groups to follow in drafting the various elements and will provide an initial list of topics that has been created for each sub topic. For more information contact Anne Vogel-Marr or Erica Lasdon, the Level 4 Work Group Lead.
Sharing and Recognizing Outcomes Work Group
The format and outline for the First SAC Annual Report has been developed. It will feature an overview of SAC, its goals, activities and work groups, and a Meet Our Members section, with a page introducing each member. Input and comments will be sought at the Members Meeting in Philadelphia on November 2.
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