November 2, 2011

A teachers life is wonderful! –Solid foundation –Clear identity –Tranquility (in the eye of any storm) –Ability to handle surprises (relatively speaking)

Agenda  Welcome & (re) Introductions…  Sustainability & Let’s Make Some Noise  Salem County Environmental Challenge (4/20!)  Direct Install – energy – NJ SmartStart  Mannington Mills 2010 solar upgrade – Phase 2  Going Green website – need stuff  2010/2011 targets & plans  Story Telling - Successes  Special guest – Sal Mangiafico  Next meeting? March 18, 2011

PLEASE RSVP TO CRYSTAL BY October 31 st ‘ 11- ’ 12 Kick Off MEETING: Wednesday, November 2, :30AM MANNINGTON MILLS *** New members are encouraged to attend*** TOPICS:  GREET NEW MEMBERS  DISCUSS IDEAS & SHARE SUCCESSES  TOUR OF THE WETLANDS

Agenda  Welcome  History  Salem County Bridge  Scholarship Fund  DVGBC – Philly area  Rosa Parks Elementary – USGBC  Story Telling – successes  Going Green website  Targets & plans  Dashboard Tool  Next Meeting?  Wetlands walk November 2, 2011

Salem County Academy of Teaching & Learning “Going Green – It’s a Journey” Salem Community College Dave Kitts – VP Environment February 6, 2009

What it means for all of us. “SUSTAINABILITY”

We are thrilled to announce the Mannington Mills Stand On A Better World Scholarship for 2011! The Stand On A Better World Scholarship will award five $1,000 scholarships to Salem County students who have demonstrated a commitment to community service and plan to continue their education beyond high school. Mannington has always been a company that cares about the community it calls home – namely, Salem County. This scholarship is designed to recognize and reward others who share this philosophy. The scholarship is solely funded from our employees by donations and fundraisers. The link to our website is here for your use and distribution to students, family, or friends. Mannington dependents are eligible! Help us get the word out about this scholarship. Posters and brochures are on their way to Salem County schools. Our website: Update:

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HVAC hours of operation light meters – 2 vs. 4 bulbs

Welcome Salem County Going Green Project Sponsored by Mannington Mills and Salem County Schools, New Jersey This project is designed for teachers in Salem County, New Jersey, Grades 1 through 12 to help them engage students in activities that encourage conservation, recycling and environmental awareness. Become an integral part of the movement across Salem County to bring environmental awareness and activities right into the classrooms of county schools, with Mentoring from Mannington Mills. Through a sequence of workshops over a year, teachers will learn about environmental issues, how they can be applied to their classroom and how their schools can Going Green with students assessing whether their school is accomplishing their goals Congratulations to Mannington Mills for receiving these awards: The NJASCD award for Partnerships in Education. The award was presented to Mannington at the NJASCD State Conference… Working together for a better future. Schools  Alloway  Elmer  Elisinboro  Lower Alloway Creek  Mannington  Oldsman  Pennsgrove  Pennsville  Pittsgrove  Quinton  Salem  Upper Pittsgrove  Woodstown Archives  Newspaper Article for April 8 th  Dave’s first power point  Dave’s second power point  Forms Home l News l Links l Resources l Archives l Contacts

o continue effective usage of metrics & audits in schools o continue to seek recycling improvements in schools o explore organic composting options (ex. Wilmington Organic Recycling Center – Peninsula Compost Inc.) o develop a helpful mechanism to “measure” the qualitative changes in students (“journal” idea) o support & engage in county-wide efforts regarding renewable energy options for schools (solar, wind, geothermal, etc.) o include an energy supplier to discuss electricity at the fall meeting. Working together for a better future. Schools  Alloway  Elmer  Elisinboro  Lower Alloway Creek  Mannington  Oldsman  Pennsgrove  Pennsville  Pittsgrove  Quinton  Salem  Upper Pittsgrove  Woodstown Archives  Newspaper Article for April 8 th  Dave’s first power point  Dave’s second power point  Forms Home l News l Links l Resources l Archives l Contacts Goals Set for the school year.

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