Susan provided an update on the Climate Action library event on Nov 12th. The staff presenters are confirmed – Fleur (impacts of climate change), Tom (energy), Cary (stormwater management), Steve (forestry), and Lynn (Climate Action Plan). Each presenter has an allotted time and a short question period following with more time for questions at the end. There will be door prizes with one related to mitigation and one on adaptation, such as a home owner flood assessment. Energy utilities have been asked to contribute items for the mitigation door prize. A request for volunteers to attend to act as greeters and a time keeper – Jim and Dave B will attend; Tim will try to attend. Link for registration: https://attend.bpl.on.ca/event/3288329
The Jo Brant museum tour has been postponed to early 2019. Carolyn followed up with the West 5 net zero development in London about a tour. A discovery centre is open on weekends and a majority of SDC members at the meeting expressed interest in visiting it. Action: Carolyn to follow-up to confirm time and date.
The Awareness committee is also planning for the Spring event which may be May 5 or 7 to invite Plug’n Drive (pending their availability) to host an electric car event.
A $3,300 budget request was approved (moved by Chris and seconded by Tim) for:
- ‘give away’ materials to use at special events such as reusable bags,
- a home flood assessment door prize ($250) for the Nov. event and,
- a $600 down-payment for Plug’n Drive if needed for the spring event.
Susan noted that Fleur still has some green Take Action T-shirts available if anyone is interested to wear at special events. Action: Committee members to tell Susan if they would like one and Susan will follow up about sizes.
Information on the SDC’s web page needs to be updated, such as the objectives. Awareness members will review and set a timeline to update.