GSC Regional Cohort Meeting and USGBC - MN IMPACT Conference

By Earth Force

Date and time

Thursday, May 15, 2014 · 9am - 5pm CDT

Location

Union Depot

214 E 4th St St Paul, MN 55101

Description

(REGISTRATION IS CLOSED)

Join your GreenSchoolsConnect MN Cohort colleagues to share project storytelling, inspiration, problem solving and networking to help take your projects to the next level! Then stay for the afternoon and enjoy exciting presentations from the USGBC-MN IMPACT Conference. Both events are FREE to the MN GSC Cohort and will be held at the newly renovated, LEED-certified historic St. Paul Union Depot.

Agenda

GreenSchoolsConnect MSP Regional Cohort In-Person Meeting

9:00-9:45 Keynote Speaker - Chuck Bennett

Chuck recently retired as the sustainability leader for Aveda Corporation and brings 40 years of practical experience - primarily in the corporate sector - to the conversation. He is also a MSP Cohort member! Following the keynote, we will have time to share project stories and do some strategic problem solving.

9:50-10:10 Welcome!

Acknowledgements, PODS, Looking Ahead and Final Presentation Expectations

10:10-11:10 Participant Project Stories and Rapid Feedback Session

11:10-11:20 Backcasting Conversation

11:20-11:50 Green Ribbon Schools Pillars and Affinity Group Problem Solving. Active exploration of existing projects, barriers, and solutions.

11:50-12:00 Closing remarks for morning session

12:00-12:45 Networking Lunch (box lunch provided)

USGBC-MN IMPACT Conference (REGISTRATION IS CLOSED)

12:45-1:30 pm Panel Discussion “How to Grow a High Impact Team for Change”

1:30-1:40 pm BREAK

1:40-2:20 pm Panel “Engage Your Team to Make an Impact”

2:20-2:30 pm BREAK

2:30-3:00 pm "How to Change Group Behavior to Support Your Mission and Values" Sheri Rosenthal, McKinstry and GSC MSP Regional Cohort Participant

Afternoon sessions will conclude with a fun Networking Expo. Catch-up with fellow GreenScoolsConnect members, visit the IMPACT Vendor Booths or check out the “Knowledge Bar” where you can ask the experts about: Zero Waste Events, Recycling Programs, Green Apple Day of Service and more. Refreshments will be provided.

4:00-5:00 pm Closing Keynote Address by Matt Grocoff: Net Positive – Inspiring a Living Future
Matt is a recognized leader in net zero energy and living buildings and has renovated his 110-year-old folk-victorian to net zero energy. http://www.mattgrocoff.com/

5:00 pm ADJOURN

Organized by

Earth Force

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