Pictures of group taken by Julie Koppen of Greenability Magazine.

Meeting called to order by this meeting’s moderator, Terry Wiggins, at 7:05 pm.

Opening Prayer by Terry. Agenda presented by Terry. Minutes to be taken by Chuck.

 Attending (14):

Bill Bergerson, Bill Braunlich, Barbara Chaplin, Christine Caseres, Chuck Gillam, RoseTherese Huelsman, Mid Lawrence, Carol Meyer, Osa Moody, Rita Norton, Al Pugsley, Jerry Rees, Margaret Thomas, Terry Wiggins.

Announcements:

(Chuck). “Earthkeepers” Class at Village Church Oct 16 thru Nov 6 each Tuesday Eve. At 6:30- 8pm. Four noted speakers: Richard Randolph, David Wheeler, Peter Sawtell, and Dennis Murphey.

 (Terry). “Breaking the Silence” Forum Nov 2 and Nov 3 at the Reardon Center in Kansas City Kansas. The featured speaker will be David Korten, author of “The Great Turning” speaking on Sat. 11/3.

(Jerry). “Simple Living” Class At village Church for three sessions, Oct 10, 17, and 24. The class will be given will be Carol Meyer.

 (Margaret). An “Efficiency Forum” will be given by KCP&L at Bartle Hall on Friday 9/14. Major topic to be how to formulate an environment that is good for the business of utilities, but also promotes saving electrical usage. 8am-2pm.

 (Margaret). The Kansas Natural Resources Council (KNRC) and the Prairie Village Environmental Committee will present its 6 th annual Community Forum Oct 6 in Friendship Hall at Village Church, Hosted by VC JPEC. The Forum begins at 5:15pm with appetizers and Exhibits, followed by Supper catered by Blue Bird Bistro. The featured speaker is Don Worster, PhD, Professor of Environmental History, KU. Tables for display are a part of the forum. SSC will have a table. Chuck to modify, or make a new, display for the event with a partial feature of “Water” to coordinate with the speakers theme of “The Waters of Kansas: Past, Present, and Future”. Terry will bring brochures for it to the October meeting.

 The New Magazine “Greenability”

Publisher Julie Koppen presented her magazine. Copies of the first issue were given out. The next issue, out in Nov., will feature an article on SSC. Julie is also featuring an effort by the Metropolitan Energy Center and Bridging the Gap on looking at sample homes in the area and how to make them more efficient. Questions included asking how we can as a group be most effective; and could we give a synopsis of what we hope to become.

SSC Survey

Carol Meyer and RoseTherese Huelsman reviewed the survey recently sent out to SSC members regarding each persons thoughts regarding the purpose, organizational structure, history, operational aspects, desired functions, and personal satisfaction of SSC. The results were mixed,

seemingly complex and appeared to be open to a variety of interpretations. The members were then asked to participate in working groups to strive toward better definition of various aspects of the organization, but the limitation of time did not allow RoseTherese to get well into the desired working lab efforts. The subject will continue at future meetings.

 SSC Budget

Christine led a brief discussion on proposed budget of $900 for next year, with voluntary dues of $15 for members, plus other levels of participation by supporting organizations. No action taken. Terry asked the Finance Committee to come back with a proposal for contribution levels and a draft insert for brochures.

 SSC/Yahoo Group

Bill Bergerson, who has formulated this, led the discussion. A motion was approved to continue to have a reply go to the total group, not just the addressee. Bill talked of the need to use more of the capabilities of the system, but felt to do this would require someone with greater expertise.

WEB SITE

Bill feels this should be redone. This topic was recommended to be added to the next meeting agenda.

NEXT MEETING PLANS

To be Monday, October 1, 7:00pm., Village Church.

Moderator: Chuck Gillam

Minutes Taker: Al Pugsley

Requested to be put on Agenda:

Recruitment Strategy (Ref the Survey)

Mission Statement (RoseTherese and Carol to lead)

Net Metering (Christine)

Garage Sale (Margaret)

Web Site (Bill)

KNRC Forum final details (Margaret)

Minutes by Chuck Gillam

Sept 14, 2007