Workshop – Dana stated that, to date, only 21 people had registered
for the CURC workshop. Discussion ensued regarding why so few people
were planning on attending. Speculated reasons included low NRC Congress
registration and location of the Congress. Typically, 45-50 people attend
the workshop each year. There is hope that additional members will register
late.
After soliciting CURC and the RECYCL listserve, Dana determined that
one session will be held on each workshop topic. Event recycling received
the most interest and may be offered twice. Food waste and RecycleMania
rounded out the top 3 topics of interest. Dana will send out a solicitation
for CURC members to sign up as session facilitators.
Dana also shared that CURC will not be charged for usage of the room
or its setup for the workshop. The Steering Committee agreed that the
lunch provided should generate as little waste as possible and therefore
will be buffet (with a southwestern menu).
Lin inquired about AV equipment being available at the workshop. Dana
did not know at that point. Lin made suggestions on requirements for
and usage of AV equipment. It could be used to show video clips made
by schools as a part of RecycleMania. Lin will bring copies of the videos.
Dana, Lin and John will discuss how best to summarize the results of
the workshop.
Booth – Pete reminded the group that CURC will be sharing a booth
with other councils. He has sent Christine McCoy the staffing schedule
for the booth and is under the impression that she wants to discuss table
set up. He has not heard back from her. Tracy will contact Rebecca Mebane
to ensure that the CURC display board and associated materials will arrive
at the Congress. The committee discussed ways in which to update the
display and make it more aesthetically pleasing. Members will be encouraged
to bring a 7” – 8” pennant from their college/university,
promotional mugs, RecycleMania posters and other items used in their
programs. Ed stated that we need to remind people to bring “cool
stuff” to swap.
Jack stated that he updated a one-page flyer on CURC based on information
he gathered from the website for APPA. Jack will bring additional copies
of the flyer to the Congress and will send an electronic copy to the
Steering Committee. Lin suggested the flyer/brochure be placed electronically
on the website. Lin and Jack will work together to get the flyer/brochure
on the web. Lin will check into changing the one-page flyer into a tri-fold
brochure. Jack suggested that as the website is updated, outreach materials
from CURC should also be updated.
Joint Council Meeting – Pete hasn’t heard anything on the
meeting’s agenda. Tracy will contact Rebecca Mebane to confirm
the time and date of the meeting. Pete stated that reps needed to be
sent but the entire Steering Committee does not need to be sent. Those
who attend should understand current issues and the council’s structure.
Tracy volunteered to attend. Jack stated that he would sit in given he
did not have other commitments. Ron added that the meeting will provide
opportunities for council collaboration and would give CURC an opportunity
to share their experience. Dana stressed that it should be suggested
that councils obtain the same relationship with NRC as state organizations
do.
It was suggested that someone put together an itinerary for CURC members
for the CURC-specific meetings during the Congress. Tracy will put the
itinerary together and send it out via email to the Steering Committee
and listserve.
Leadership Development
Meeting – This meeting will be held the
Thursday and Friday prior to the conference (August 25 & 26); registration
is due August 10. It was noted that the short notice given to CURC made
it difficult for members to attend. Two travel stipends worth $200 each
are available through NRC for each recycling organization or council.
Jack made the point that this is an excellent opportunity for someone
interested in eventually serving on the NRC Board. Ed stated that he
would attend the meeting and will contact Kate Krebs to ensure that meeting
details are sent out. Dana also expressed interest in attending.
Separate Discussion
with NRC Board – Ed will draft a letter to
the NRC Board as a follow up to the meeting in San Francisco last year.
Ed stated that he will work with Pete on this. Pete stressed that Steering
Committee members should read, review and get comments back to Ed ASAP
once he sends it out. Pete asked Ron about CURC’s time on the NRC
Board meeting agenda. Ron stated that the agenda had not yet been set
but now would be appropriate to ask for time to meet with the Board.
He also stated that Board meetings are open. Ron will get back with Pete
as to the 2:30 requested ½ hr.
Annual Steers Strategic
Planning Meeting –
Pete stated that, although he will not be attending the conference and
will not be able to lead the meeting, he is willing to call in.
Annual Meeting Agenda/Roles – Pete believes it’s important
that the meeting structure provides members with the ability to “plug
in” to the organization. He also encouraged Steering Committee
members to consider taking a role at the meeting. Jack suggested that
the agenda be set at the Saturday Steers meeting. He also mentioned that
the format generally contains the work plan for the upcoming year as
well as feedback and reflections on the previous year. It should be noted
that CURC has not yet received word that the work plan has been approved.
