General Meeting 2/5/24
Attached are slides and meeting notes from SSLC recent general member meeting that was held on February 7th, 2024.
Attached are slides and meeting notes from SSLC recent general member meeting that was held on February 7th, 2024.
These are the notes from our first SSLC meeting of the semester on 9/15/2023.
Notes from SSLC's March General Meeting.
Below is an email regarding the next SSLC Meeting from Jack Reicherts.
From: sslc-request@lists.illinois.edu <sslc-request@lists.illinois.edu> On Behalf Of Jack Reicherts
Sent: Sunday, March 05, 2023 5:12 PM
To: sslc@lists.illinois.edu
Subject: [sslc] SSLC Meeting TOMORROW! Mosey on by! 🤠
Howdy partners!
This here's yer friendly neighborhood cowboy, remindin' y'all about the next SSLC meeting comin' up quick. We'll be meetin' on Monday, March 6th at 6 pm in the Illini Union Student Org Complex.
We kindly ask that all y'all organizations send a representative to the meeting, 'ceptin' in case of a group-wide conflict. If there's a conflict, please send us a quick update on what yer group's been up to and any plugs y'all want us to make during the meetin’.
At the meeting, we'll be discussin' some mighty fine opportunities, includin' the Citizens Utility Board Letter Writin' Event, a lunch meeting with Prairie Rivers Network, sign-ups for Green Quad Day/Earth Day Festival durin’ Earth Month, and the newly named Green Globes awards ceremony (used to be called the Sustainability Grammy's and briefly "Growies"). We'll also be talkin' 'bout an upcomin’ meetin' with the administration at the Sustainability Council.
And, of course, we'll be providin' updates from all of our member organizations, so don't miss out on this chance to stay in the loop!
So, saddle up and mosey on down to the Illini Union Student Org Complex on Monday, March 6th at 6 pm. We're lookin' forward to seein' y'all there!
See ya down the trail,
Jack Reicherts, Co-Sherrif of the SSLC.
Yeehaw!
We have attached our meeting agenda from the SSLC general member meeting that took place on 2/6/23.
SSLC’s Spring 2023 Goals
We are excited to continue our work in campus sustainability this semester! Some of our goals for this semester include:
Bolster and growing membership among constituent organizations
More socials/personal connections
Collaboration with local groups
Grand Prairie Friends, Citizens Utility Board, and Prairie Rivers Network
Finalize plans for Earth Month
Prepare for Sustainable Food Event in the fall
Elect new leaders for SSLC
Take on and revamp the Sustainability Grammy’s
SSLC’s Fall 2022 Recap
SSLC made many steps towards creating a sustainable campus and collaborating with environmental groups in Fall 2022, including:
Coordinated events and initiatives for Campus Sustainability Month to raise environmental awareness.
Formed new partnerships with community organizations to increase impact.
Improved meeting attendance, with more students actively participating.
Planning a program of sustainability events from October to April to maintain engagement and momentum throughout the entire academic year.
Had productive discussions with iSEE to align efforts with university sustainability initiatives and address student concerns to campus administration.
Below is an email from Jack Reicherts regarding SSLC Executive Board Applications.
Ahoy mateys!
I hope this message finds ye well after our SSLC meeting on Monday. I wanted to take a moment to thank all those who were able to attend and make the meeting a success. We had a jolly good time discussing some important and exciting updates for the SSLC.
For those who missed the meeting, we discussed the upcoming Sustainability Career Panel on February 15th from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at the Campus Instructional Facility in Room 2035. We also talked about an opportunity to view a screening of the documentary "The Magic Stump" on 2/19, put on by Grand Prairie Friends and several other community groups (We will arrange carpool (shippool?) next week, RSVP here: https://www.grandprairiefriends.org/events/the-magic-stump-bird-documentary-screening-conservation-reception). Additionally, we discussed a letter writing event on March 9th in collaboration with the Citizens Utility Board.
We also went over the process for applying to be a co-president of the SSLC, which includes a short application and an interview. Here's a short blurb if you want to promote this opportunity to your members, which I encourage you to do!
"Apply to be considered as a Co-President of the Student Sustainability Leadership Council (SSLC) and make a difference on campus! The SSLC is a student-led organization that brings together the leaders of campus sustainability and environmentalist student groups to collaborate and drive positive change. Exec board responsibilities include overseeing sustainability programming, planning meetings with member organizations, and serving as a liaison between the student body and the campus administration. The time commitment is estimated at 2-3 hours per week on average.
To apply, fill out this form (https://forms.gle/uGhFA3SYpHFTF4Nt5). We collect your basic information, a short statement of purpose, and an endorsement from the leader of your respective sustainability organization. After submitting your application before the February 25th deadline, you will be contacted for a short interview. Any questions, comments, or concerns may be directed to sslc-chair@mx.uillinois.edu"
Lastly, we talked about our plans for Earth Month, including Green Quad Day on 4/21, a Tuesday Talk by Citizens Utility Board on April 25th with free meals for the first five attendees, and the Sustainability "Greenies" (Awaiting official approval on this name lol).
I also want to give a hearty shout out to all of our member organizations for providing us with some great updates. And remember, anyone is encouraged to use our listserv and Discord to promote any upcoming opportunities from their groups.
Thank ye again for yer attendance and contributions to the meeting. I look forward to seeing ye at our next gathering. Hit me up if you have questions, comments, concerns, or a treasure map.
Fair winds,
Jack Reicherts, Pirate Co-Captain of the SSLC.
Arrrr!
Below is an email from Jack Reicherts regarding SSLC's first meeting of the semester.
Ahoy there ye lily-livered landlubbers!
(If any pirate speak is unclear, please email me for clarification). This be yer friendly neighborhood pirate, writing to remind ye that the first meeting of the Spring semester for the Student Sustainability Leadership Council be approaching fast. We'll be meeting on the 6th day of February, at the strike of 6 bells in the evening (2/6 at 6 pm!), in the Student Org Complex.
Now, if ye be new to these parts, ye should know that the Student Org Complex be located on the southwest stairwell in the Illini Union. Ye can't miss it, just keep yer eyes peeled for the skull and crossbones.
And remember, every meeting requires a representative from each member organization to be present, otherwise ye'll be walking the plank. But if ye have a recurring conflict, ye can always reach out to me, yer friendly neighborhood pirate.
But there's more to this meeting than just the usual business. We're electing a new exec board for SSLC, and we'll be holding a simple application and interview process. So, I'd like to invite all interested members of your respective organizations to attend, so they can see a normal general meeting.
So, mark yer calendars and don't be late, or ye'll be feeding the sharks. And don't forget, to bring interested members with you to join SSLC exec board.
Yours in service,
Jack "The Scalawag" Reicherts, Pirate Co-Captain of the SSLC
The 2022 Campus Sustainability Celebration was a huge success! Thank you to all who participated! The PowerPoint presentation is attached, and the agenda for the event was as follows:
One of our favorite times of the year is almost here… Campus Sustainability Month! Below is a highlight of major events and programs happening this October, though check out the iSEE Sustainability Calendar for the full list. This is the perfect time to take action and show your support for environmental consciousness (and the Illinois Climate Action Plan!). I look forward to seeing you across campus!
Attached is the meeting agenda from our general member meeting on 9/26/22. We discussed upcoming events for Campus Sustainability Month and had orgs give updates on what they're doing and their upcoming events.
On August 31, 2022, we hosted a Ted Talk in the Ted Talk: Eco Edition Series discussing a talk titled "Stop Thinking Recycling is Sustainable." Our presentation slides are attached.
This document covers what SSLC leadership's goals are for the Fall 2022 semester.
This document highlights some of what SSLC leadership was able to accomplish over the Spring 2022 semester.
First general meeting of the year with our constituents. We provided updates on upcoming Campus Sustainability Month Events, and heard from our general members about their organizations' goals for this semester.