Wednesday, January 16, 2008.
Neighborhood Center for Greater Omaha.
115 S. 49th Ave., 68132

AGENDA (feel free to add items)

1. Welcome - New attendees introduce themselves

2. Approve Minutes - December 2007

3. Approve Agenda - January 2008

4. Update (10 mins.)

a. Listserve
b. Set next meeting (March 19, 2008 - Neighborhood Center)
c. Green Omaha Coalition Board Announcements

1. Members and Volunteers of the GOC
2. Workplan Budget
3. Grants for Projects

5. Review and Approve Mission Statement

Proposed: The Green Neighborhood Councilpromotes a sustainable way of lifein our neighborhoods.

6. Review Objectives (see Work Plan)

1. Reduced waste, Increased reuse, and Increased recycling;
2. Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy;
3. Local food purchase and production; and
4. Efficient water use and Improved Water Quality

7. Announcements:

1. Green Your Stormwater - This Saturday, January 19: 9:30AM - 11:30AM
2. Earth Day Omaha Demo Booths
See Andrew Jameton for more details:
1. Course at College of Public Health: Climate Change.... Monday Evenings
2. Nebraska sustainable agriculture society event in Omaha
3. Quick stops applying for liquor licenses - petition
Jim Thompson
1. Feb. 2, 9-12, Saturday. NRD meeting: Water/Stormwater Runoff. Scott Conference Center near Aksarben.
Jon Traudt
1. Seal your return ducts.

8. Break-out Session to develop specific projects you have the time, energy and desire to work on this year.

9. Review projects

10. Assign taskforces to each project

11. Adjourn