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Oct. 5, 2012 – Cincinnati 3E Summit

ChuckLohre September 5, 2012Cincinnati 3E Summit

Energy, Economy, Environment (3E) Summit
The 2012 Energy – Economy – Environment (3E) Summit will be held on October 5th at Xavier University’s Cintas Center. The 3E Summit helps small and medium sized businesses save money by reducing energy, fuel, waste and water bills. The 3E Summit will have an exhibit hall where businesses can meet with suppliers and contractors that can help save $green$ while going green. Local businesses will share tips on how they have used utility rebates, tax credits and government programs to save money and help the environment. For more information and to register go to www.3Esummitcincinnati.org

Sept. 11, 2012 LEED GA – Green Associate Exam Study Class Starts

ChuckLohre September 2, 2012LEED AP Exam, How to pass, LEED GA AP+NC/CS/SCH Class

Prepare to pass the U.S. Green Building Council’s Green Associate Accreditation Exam. Includes the opportunity to work on a LEED Project to obtain the work experience required to take the exam. After the last class Oct. 9, 2012, the instructor will work with each member individually to review their practice tests until they are achieving a 90% score and ready to pass the exam.

When: Five Tuesday evenings from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. – Class will prepare you to pass the Green Associate exam.

Where: Green Cincinnati Education Advocacy LEED Platinum office, 126A West 14th St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Class fee: $250, space is limited so please contact Chuck Lohre ASAP 513-260-9025, [email protected]

Class Materials Required: You will need this study package for the class: An online subscription to GreenExamPrep.com Silver Package (Study Guide, Flash Cards, On-Line Practice Tests) $64.95 http://www.greenexamprep.com/

USGBC Registration and Exam fee: $250, http://www.gbci.org/main-nav/professional-credentials/credentials.aspx#

Oct. 6, 2012 ReSource on the River Event – Presented by Omnicare

ChuckLohre September 2, 2012One Source Center for Nonprofit Excellence, ReSource Non-Profit Organization Help

ReSource On The River – Annual Fund Raiser for ReSource – The Non-Profit that helps other non-profits with material and mentoring resources.
Presented by Omnicare.
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Montgomery Inn Boathouse, Riverside Pavilion, 925 Riverside Drive
6:30 p.m. Coctails
8:00 p.m. Dinner
9:00 p.m. Salute to 2012 ReSource, Honoree Omincare, Inc. Followed by dancing.
Valet Parking, Business Casual Dress

Green City of the West - Cincinnati Green Building Signage Project of the Civic Garden Center

Sept. 28, 2012 Civic Garden Center – Proposes Green Building Signage

ChuckLohre September 2, 2012Civic Garden Center, Green Learning Station

Green City of the West

Cincinnati – The Civic Garden Center of Cincinnati has been engaging in green-sky thinking and an upcoming exhibit at The Betts House will showcase the flowering of that labor.

The exhibit — Cincinnati Green Building Signage Project — brings to life a proposal from the Civic Garden’s Green Learning Station to identify greater Cincinnati’s stock of green buildings as the area is gaining national attention for its eco-sustainable efforts. The exhibit will run September 29 – October 9, 2012. An opening reception will be held Friday, September 28, 5-8 pm. The Betts House will also have special hours on Saturday, September 29, 12:30 – 5 pm.

Sept. 14, 2012 Green Homes Summit features tour of Sustainablity Partnership

ChuckLohre September 2, 2012Sustainability Partnership, U.S. Green Building Council Cincinnati Chapter, USGBC Cincinnati

The Sustainability Partnership of Cincinnati is a locally owned and operated consortium of companies working together to deliver all of the pieces for your projects, no matter what the size.

Sept. 14, 2012 Green Homes Summit Keynote Speaker Sarah Susanka, author of The Not So Big House! For more details on the event, click here.

Sept. 15, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. stop by to learn how you can have a LEED Platinum office for $4 per square foot. Learn more about the Green Cincinnati Education Advocacy offices at the new USGBC web site’s LEED Profiles page https://new.usgbc.org/projects/lohre-and-associates-offices/

City of Cincinnati Master Plan – Sustain Section Highlights

ChuckLohre August 21, 2012City of Cincinnati

Sustain –

Steward resources and ensure long-term viability.
Our resources are what set Cincinnati apart from other cities in the region. Maintaining, developing, and preserving these resources is paramount to the viability of our urban ecosystem.

Our Goals

1. Become a healthier Cincinnati.
A. Create a healthy environment and reduce energy consumption.
B. Decrease mortality and chronic and acute diseases.
C. Make sustainable access to fresh, healthy food a priority in all neighborhoods.

2. Preserve our natural and built environment.
A. Protect our natural resources.
B. Preserve our built history.

3. Manage our financial resources.
A. Better coordinate our capital improvement spending.
B. Spend public funds more strategically.

Sept 29, 2012 Facing Our Future with Hope: Ecology & Spirituality

ChuckLohre August 21, 2012Good Shepherd Green Team, Paula Gonzalez

It’s not too soon to look forward to an exciting, informative and free of charge afternoon presentation on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29th at The Community of the Good Shepherd, located at 8815 East Kemper Road, Cincinnati, OH 45249 – Phone 513-489-8815 for reservations. Doors open at 12:30pm, program begins at 1:00pm, ends at 4:20pm Two refreshment breaks are included.

“FACING OUR FUTURE WITH HOPE: ECOLOGY & SPIRITUALITY” is sponsored by the Green Team – Care for God’s Creation with assistance from the Department of Pastoral Care & Outreach and the Department of Faith Formation.

It celebrates the October 4th feast day of St. Francis – Patron Saint of the Environment – with his emphasis on the awe-inspiring gift of God’s creation.

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Fuel Cincinnati – Put Recycled Products To Work

ChuckLohre August 20, 2012Fuel Cincinnati

Hi FUEL friends!

You may have an interest in volunteering with FUEL and we can’t wait to get started!
Please review this list and let us know which area you have the most interest!

1. Sourcing meeting places in OTR for the Green Production Program (churches, community centers, etc.)
2. Source a warehouse in OTR for large production and storage of materials.
3. Communication – Regular updating of website, social media (facebook/twitter), newsletter, and board member updates
4. Volunteer recruitment
5. Sourcing crochet enthusiasts, to teach participants how to make plarn and crochet marketable products.
6. Photo enthusiast are needed to organize and compile “Artist Behind Bars” photos (photoshop). These will be used in the kickstarter video.
7. Fundraising, Kickstarter, Road Rash Bash, Investor presentations, etc.

P&G and U.S. EPA Sign Research Agreement to Help Company Attain Sustainability Goals

ChuckLohre August 20, 2012Environmental Protection Agency, P&G

CINCINNATI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Risk Management Research Laboratory (NRMRL) announced today the signing of a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to develop new tools to optimize sustainability improvements in manufacturing facilities, and their associated supply chains.

These improvements will directly address the endpoints of P&G’s long-term environmental sustainability vision, announced in September of 2010. This vision includes: 1) Powering its plants with 100% renewable energy; 2) Using 100% renewable materials or recyclate for all its products and packaging; 3) Having zero consumer or manufacturing waste going to landfills; and 4) Designing products that delight consumers while maximizing the conservation of resources.

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Everything But The Copier! Non-Profit Organization Help from ReSource

ChuckLohre August 20, 2012ReSource Non-Profit Organization Help

Hello,

Inventory changes daily at ReSource with local companies choosing to donate more to help you fulfill your mission. Whether it’s binders for back to school or chairs for your office you’ll find something your agency needs at ReSource.
Here is just a small sample of what we have in the warehouse. If you have any questions or would like to place an order, please call us at 554-4944.

Our hours are Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.