1. Introductions & Debrief Good Company Workshop
Attendees introduced themselves. Those who attended the 4-hour workshop in May noted what they came away with that seems important for sustainability at Lane. Comments about the 4-hour workshop included that it was invigorating and that we have a very broad range of talent on the committee. Members were also impressed with the optimistic ideas, expansive visions, and with how far we have come in the last 10+ years.

2. Goals for the summer and objectives for this meeting (agenda review)
Robertson reviewed the agenda and goals for this summer. She noted that we would like to develop a framework from which we can start building participation in Lane’s sustainability efforts this fall. She proposed that this core group, and others who are available this summer, meet and develop some initial programs and develop baseline data from which sustainability goals could be set once our full staff and student population return this fall.

3. Plan-Do-Check-Act
Matsen briefly reviewed the “Plan-Do-Check-Act” model for continuous improvement. She suggested that the committee adopt this model, but noted that we could jump in at any of the four stages. Members noted that the all of the stages were critical but that it is important not to get lost in the “Plan” stage and never get to the “Do” stage. Members agreed that the committee should develop some baseline indicators from which we can “Do” and “Plan” this fall. See the following “Plan-Do-Check-Act” diagram.

Indicator	Members to Obtain Data
Energy use, tracking, and feedback	Robin Geyer, Roger Ebbage, Marie Matsen
Water use, tracking, and feedback	Robin Geyer, Marie Matsen
Recycling rate and infrastructure	Dianne Burns, Jennifer Hayward, Bob Walen
Waste: reduction, reuse, and disposal	Dianne Burns, Jennifer Hayward
Landscape maintenance	Kate Skelton, Barbara Dumbleton, Joe Russin
Transportation infrastructure and incentives	Moriah Demers, Marie Matsen, Margaret Robertson, Bonnie Phipps, Roger Ebbage

Indicator	Members to Obtain Data
Computer hardware purchasing and disposal	Dale DuVall
Paper use and purchasing	Jackie Fern
Indoor air quality	Jennifer Hayward
Chemical Use: custodial and maintenance	Jennifer Hayward, Craig Kulm, Randy Wells
Campus construction and development: planning and policy	Margaret Robertson, Bob Mention
Purchasing tools and strategies	Robin Geyer
Curriculum	Margaret Robertson, Joe Russin, Jackie Fern, Sonya Christian, Kate Skelton

• Members to obtain indicator data as described in the table above.

Webpage

• Hayward to post Sustainability website that will include links to important documents such as Good Company’s Sustainable Pathways Toolkit for Universities and Colleges.

Grants

• Phipps to discuss grants for sustainability initiatives with Lori Steger, Grants Coordinator.

Green Lunches

• Hayward to coordinate and advertise a “Green Bag” Lunch about composting.
• Dumbleton to coordinate a “Green Bag” Lunch on sustainable landscaping/gardening.
• Biodiesel

Educational/Promotional Activities for Fall

• Geyer to prepare a promotional table or booth for the first week of fall classes.
• Hayward and others to plan for an early fall waste audit.
• Develop “mini-presentations” for fall in-service and student orientations
• Prepare an announcement that the college has a Sustainability Coordinator for the Torch, Daily, and local press.

Streamline the Bus Pass Process

Student Sub-group

• Demers, Skelton, Geyer, and Hayward to work on setting up a student sub-group.

6. Next group meeting
The next meeting will be Thursday, July 29 from 2:00 to 3:30 pm. Agenda items will include reports on indicator data, reports on summer tasks/activities, and group charter.

Minutes prepared by: Jennifer Hayward
Reviewed by: Robin Geyer
Date: July 20, 2004