PARTNER NOTES May 2015 In this issue: Partners for the Environment News PARTNERS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT NEWS Our Updated Mission Statement The Steering Committee of the Partners for the Environment has updated their mission statement to more accurately reflect the goals and work of the organization and its partners. The organization’s new mission is: DRG Sustainability Luncheon Connecting people, issues, resources and organizations to increase our collective impact and provide environmental leadership for a healthy sustainable region. Little Miami River Kleener News DRG & Partners for the Environment Action Teams Fundraising Workshop Upcoming Team Meetings Contact Us! Caroline Glynn Program Assistant (937) 223-1278 X3210 [email protected] www.gdpartners.org Follow us on Twitter! @partnersenv Along with Dayton Regional Green, the Partners for the Environment will host a meeting for all action team members from 10am-3pm on June 23 at Wegerzyn Gardens and MetroPark. You won’t want to miss this important networking event! Partner of the Year Award Nominations We are now collecting nominations for this year’s Partner of the Year Awards, which will be presented at our September 23rd Fall Awards Event at Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm. To nominate an outstanding organization, person, or community, please complete a form (see page 3). Nominations are due by September 1. DRG SUSTAINABILITY LUNCHEON The Dayton Regional Green Sustainability Luncheon will take place May 14, 11:30am-1:00pm, at the Top of the Market Banquet Center in Dayton. The theme is “Marketing & Brand Strategy: Business, Local and Global Implications of Sustainability,” featuring speakers from the City of Oberlin who will discuss the process of becoming one of 18 Clinton Foundation Climate Positive Development Program cities. Registration and further information can be found here. THE PARTNERS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT is a non-profit organization that seeks to connect people, issues, resources and organizations to increase our collective impact and provide environmental leadership for a healthy sustainable region. These organizations share the common goal of protecting, restoring, preserving, and promoting the environmental and agricultural resources of the Great Miami River and Little Miami River Watersheds – an 18 county region in southwest Ohio. Steering Committee The Steering Committee meets the 4th Wednesday of every month. Minutes can be found here: www.gdpartners.org/staffandadvisory board_000.html Bob Jurick, Co-Chair Sarah Hippensteel Hall, Co-Chair Becky Bennà Irvin Bieser, Jr. Larry Frimerman Charity Krueger Leslie King Deb Oexmann Eric Sauer Teri Schoch Jeff Thomas LITTLE MIAMI UPDATES Little Miami River Kleeners Meeting The next upcoming Little Miami River Kleeners meeting will take place May 12 at 5pm in the Sugarcreek Township Administration building. Little Miami Watershed Network Meeting The newly formed Little Miami Watershed Network will meet May 26 at the Caesar Creek Visitor Center from 10am-12pm. All groups who are interested in protecting the watershed and educating others on the importance of doing so are welcome to come. For more information, contact Hope Taft at [email protected]. Kleen Sweep 2015 Join the Little Miami River Kleeners at Kleen Sweep 2015, its canoe and bank-based cleanup on June 6th from 8am-noon, with a picnic and festivities from 1-3pm. Individual and group volunteer registration is available. Please visit the Little Miami River Kleeners website here for more information. FUNDRAISING WORKSHOP Nonprofit FOCUS will host “Principles and Techniques of Fundraising” in conjunction with the Indiana University Indianapolis Lilly Family School of Philanthropy on May 21 or May 22 from 9am-5pm (both days will cover the same content) at the Wright State University Student Union. Registration and further information can be found here. ACTION TEAM MEETINGS The Partners for the Environment is collaborating with the Dayton Regional Green Initiative to increase the success of our partner organizations through action teams, which allow partners with similar interests to share information and resources and to work together towards common goals. http://www.gdpartners.org/resources.html FOOD TEAM The mission of Food Team is to support access to sustainably produced local food, and promote community education and involvement. Next meeting: Tuesday May 5, 9-11am, Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark. More information: Teri Schoch at [email protected]. LAND TEAM The mission of the Land Team is to preserve and protect the land resources of the Great and Little Miami River watersheds while supporting responsible development and redevelopment of our area. Next Meeting: Thursday May 14, 2-4pm, Deeds meeting room at the Miami Conservancy District. More information: Bob Jurick at [email protected]. WILDLIFE & HABITAT TEAM The Wildlife and Habitat Team is working to implement the Lights Out Miami Valley program. Next Meeting: Monday May 15, 3:30-5pm at Aullwood Audubon Center. More information: Deb Oexman at [email protected]. 2015 Partner of the Year Awards Nomination Form The Partners for the Environment’s Partner of the Year Awards celebrate those who work to protect, preserve, and restore the environmental and agricultural resources of the Great Miami River and Little Miami River watersheds. The Awards recognize some of our victories and honors those who provide us with leadership and inspiration. Criteria - Achieved significant results Provided leadership and vision Inspired the work of others Utilized innovative strategies or techniques Collaborated with other Partner organizations Increased community action Acted in a courageous manner Works in the geographic area of the Great Miami River and/or Little Miami River watersheds. The Partner of the Year Award Any organization who in the past 12 months represents some or all of the criteria listed above. Previous Partner of the Year award winners: 2014 – University of Dayton 2013 – Beavercreek Wetlands Association 2012 – Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm 2011 – Hamilton Soil and Water Conservation District The Individual of the Year Award Any individual (board member, staff, volunteer, or private citizen) who in the past 12 months represents some or all of the criteria listed above while working with an organization. Previous Individual of the Year award winners: 2014 – David Fisher 2013 – Larry Frimerman 2012 – Cal Conrad 2011 – Aaron Rourke The Jean V. Woodhull Lifetime Achievement Award Any individual (board member, staff, volunteer, or private citizen) whose life’s work represents some or all of the criteria listed above while working with an organization. Previous Partner of the Year award winners: 2014 – Charity Krueger 2013 – Jim Amon 2012 – Julia Cady 2011 – Dane Mutter and Don Geiger NEW in 2015! - The Sustainable Community of the Year Award Any political jurisdiction that made significant progress during the last 12 months to become more sustainable. Sustainable actions include but are not limited to: enacting development policies that encourage installation of green infrastructure; protecting open space, farmland, or natural habitats; increasing public access to nature; reducing discharges from stormwater or wastewater; increasing recycling and waste reduction programs; sourcing local food; creating complete streets; developing urban service boundaries. Application Deadline Anyone is eligible to submit a nomination. To nominate yourself or another individual for 2014, please submit the following information no later than September 1, 2015. Nominations will be reviewed by a panel of community organization representatives. Application Process 1. Your name and contact information – including phone and email. 2. The Nominee’s name and contact information. 3. Which award you are nominating them. Please select one of the following: o Partner of the Year Award (organization) o Individual of the Year Award o Jean V. Woodhull Lifetime Achievement Award o Sustainable Community of the Year Award 4. A one page description of how the nominee meets the Criteria. Tell us about your nominee and how they meet the criteria. Narrative may be up to one page in length. Please attach any supporting documentation. 5. Any supporting documentation to validate your nomination. Submit to: Partners for the Environment c/o Sarah Hippensteel Hall 38 E. Monument Ave. Dayton, Ohio 45402 OR: [email protected]
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