EWB-KU MEETING AGENDA
September 10, 2009
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3152 Learned |
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Prepared by |
JP Bornholdt |
I. Call to order
Meeting was called to order at:
II. Meeting minutes
1) Current meeting minutes will be written by:
III. introductions
1) Thanks for coming!
2) State name, major, year, hometown, one interesting thing about yourself
a. Officers first
b. Members second
IV. previous meeting recap
1) Who attended last week’s meeting?
2) What did you think of it?
3) You’re here, so obviously you were interested…
4) What are your initial impressions of EWB?
5) What excites you about EWB?
6) What do you see planned for this year?
7) What would you like to do for EWB?
8) Returning members, what are some things we can improve on from last year?
V. article discussion
1) http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/michael_pritchard_invents_a_water_filter.html
2) http://www.lifesaversystems.com/
3) What are some of the causes of polluted drinking water?
4) Why might polluted drinking water be harmful?
a. Be specific in causes and effects.
b. Limits an individuals capacity to “build a house, work, etc.”
5) Where might this technology be appropriate?
6) Where would this technology NOT be appropriate?
7) Working with nature’s processes – what does he mean?
8) Simple vs. Complex solutions
9) How sustainable is this?
10) What potential issues could you see with this technology?
a. Socio-cultural
b. Distribution
c. Replacement
d. Time limits to an aid based approach – culture of dependency
e. Can this be made locally?
f. Funding
VI. upcoming events
1) Lawrence Sustainability Fair – Saturday September 12, 8-4pm
a. Need volunteers – sign up for hour increments
2) HFH Build Dates – September 12, October 3, November 7
3) Global Solutions for Poverty – Tues September 15th 7:30 -8:30pm
a. Meet in west Learned parking lot at 7:10, carpool as group to Dole Institute
4) Fall Retreat – Sept 18-20
a. Overview
b. Distribute info
c. Organize rides, tents, vegetarian menu?
d. Collect money after meeting
e. Officers meet after meeting to discuss details
5) EWB Regional Workshop – October 23-25, Iowa State
VII. Points of business
1) Publicity
2) Fundraising
3) Outreach
4) ESC and Expo Rep Selection
VIII. Miscellaneous Announcements
1) Open floor for announcements
IX. next Meeting
1) Thursday September 17, 2009 – 7pm in 3152 Learned
X. Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at
XI. post-meeting Committee breakouts
1) Publicity – see Vinur
2) Fundraising – see Kevin
3) Outreach – see Jamila or Emily
4) Officers – Discuss Fall Retreat
XII. Action Items
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