Wednesday, October 17, 2012

November meeting

Check back soon for details of our November 6 general meeting on plastics with Nancy Hughes.

Thank you to all who participated in the informative October meeting concerning plans for the existing SEL library site.

The Tuesday, November 6 meeting start at 6:30PM at:
  • South Euclid Community Center
  • 1370 Victory Drive (north off Mayfield, next to Giant Eagle)
Meetings are free and open to the public. 
Please let me know at jeanette.evans@sbcglobal.net if you have any questions.

Scholarship poster

To access the poster about our upcoming scholarship please see:

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0ByOFUxM0iUonUGpieUtMZmNlZnc


Friends of Euclid Creek
Scholarship in Environmental Studies
for High School Seniors



Purpose of the Scholarship -
The Friends of Euclid Creek (FOEC) seek applications from high school students planning to pursue degrees or certificates in environmental studies. 
Awards -
One scholarship worth $500 USD will be awarded to a deserving student to be used for educational purposes.

Criteria -
We will evaluate applicants based on their potential to contribute to the field of environmental studies.

Eligibility -

The applicant must be a high school senior planning to pursue a degree or certificate in environmental studies and must attend a high school located in Beachwood, Cleveland, Euclid, Highland Heights, Lyndhurst, Mayfield Heights, Richmond Heights, South Euclid, Willoughby Hills, or Mayfield Village - the cities in the Euclid Creek watershed.

Schedule -
Application materials must be postmarked on February 15, 2014, or before.
Winner will be determined by May 1, 2014.


Questions -

Direct questions to jeanette.evans@sbcglobal.net.

To apply -

• Provide a minimum of one letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or community member.

• Submit a one- to two-page cover letter describing your career goals, past volunteer work related to environmental studies, and significant achievements to date. Follow proper letter format, include your name, address, telephone number, and email, and sign the letter before mailing.

 • Send completed items to
Friends of Euclid Creek
P.O. Box 21384
Euclid, Ohio 44121

  • Complete an interview with members of the Friends of Euclid Creek when invited.

Steering committee

In attendance at the November steering committee meeting held at the SEL library were Fran Hogg, Barb Holtz, Rick Evans, Jeanette Evans, Steve Albro, Gary Bloom, Judy Dearden, Christi Carlson, and Bill McReynolds. Barb called the meeting to order around 7:00 PM. Here is what we discussed. 

Treasurer's report
Rick reported for Ken and updated on the property appraisal fees in connection with the grant for the Highland Heights and Richmond Heights properties.

Properties
We discussed the Highland Heights/Richmond Heights property grant, Acacia property, and SEL library property. Christi is to draft a letter of congratulations on the Acacia property. Barb is to prepare a draft of a statement concerning the FOEC position on the SEL library property.

Scholarship
Jeanette asked for input on who could at area schools could promote the scholarship. Judy noted that Mary Fash, Jerry Turk, and Frank Sever could help at Mayfield.

BVU workshop follow up
We could have a speaker to talk with us about the role of the board in an organization.

Newsletter and holiday party
Newsletter should cover the holiday party. Barb and Fran are to work together on this. We agreed to have the holiday party catered and a price of $25 per person. Location is to be the Mayfield Village location.

Brian Gilbert and plant id app
We discussed being a sponsor for this app. Barb is to talk ti Ken about this.

Web site
We agreed to work with Claire on having our web site be part of the CSWC site, at least temporarily. Barb will contact Claire about this.

Membership
Fran reviewed the membership list and what people are interested in doing.

Equipment
We discussed the screen and how the computer is giving a message that states it is plugged in and not charging.

2013 calendar
We discussed ideas for 2013 programs and activities.

Saturday, October 6, 2012

November meeting

Check back soon for details of our November 6 general meeting on plastics with Nancy Hughes.

Thank you to all who participated in the informative October meeting concerning plans for the existing SEL library site.

The Tuesday, November 6 meeting start at 6:30PM at:
  • South Euclid Community Center
  • 1370 Victory Drive (north off Mayfield, next to Giant Eagle)

Meetings are free and open to the public.
Please let me know at jeanette.evans@sbcglobal.net if you have any questions.