University of Manitoba Efficient and Renewable Technology Hub Annual General Meeting
Agenda What is UMEARTH? The 2015-2016 Executive Guest Speaker Purpose Year 1 Accomplishments Council Organization Chart 5 Year Plan The 2015-2016 Executive Guest Speaker Closing Remarks
UMEARTH
UMEARTH exists to bring together students at the University of Manitoba interested in the renewable energy/energy efficiency field; specifically, to source and propagate knowledge pertaining to the renewable energy/energy efficiency field, and to apply this knowledge through campus development, events and tours.
UMEARTH University of Manitoba Efficient and Renewable Technology Hub Bridge the gap between industry and students Provide opportunities for students to directly improve campus energy efficiency
2015 Accomplishments - Winter: Fall: Inaugural AGM UMSU Recognition Executive formed Constitution written - Winter: Inaugural AGM First garden sale First rain barrel sale First sponsor (Hatch) Total funds raised in year 1 > $1000 Website created
Organization Chart PRESIDENT VPI VPE VPA Secretary Campus Integration Professional Relations Promotions Community Involvement
5 Year Plan YEAR 1: Education YEAR 2: Integration Educate students on sustainability YEAR 2: Integration Business, architecture, env. science YEAR 3: Implementation Annual group design project YEAR 4: Improvement YEAR 5: Reflection and Reaction
President Natasha Jacobson
Responsibilities Oversee group functions Lead group toward team goals Main contact for interested student members Assist where needed
Vice President Internal Cole Ridd
Responsibilities Acquire knowledge of and promote current and future campus developments in the field of renewable energy and efficient technologies Design UMEARTH projects within the University of Manitoba Oversee the development of the Campus Integration Directorship and assist with all UMEARTH projects within the University of Manitoba
Projects Ian Hall Director, Office Of Sustainability, UofM Mike Ferley Manager, Engineering Services, Physical Plant , UofM
Last Year’s Projects Conceptual Design Project District Heat Recovery Loop Projects Engineering E3 HVAC Project Energy Dashboard Development Project (Bannatyne Campus)
Vice President External Nicki Lanchuske
Responsibilities Sponsorship Package Manages industry contacts Oversee VPE directorships PR Community Involvement
Directorships Professional Relations 3-5 people Responsible for sponsorship, industry contacts Plan and coordinate networking events: wine and cheese, tours
Directorships Community Involvement 3-5 people Responsible for bettering the community through UMEARTH Plant trees, help with campus garden, highway clean ups – Fundraise by bringing awareness of sustainability to Engineering students Garden sale, rain barrel sale
Vice-President Administration Amy Martin
VPA Responsibilities Administrative duties of UMEARTH Manage the bank account Create and maintain the budget Oversee Promos and Website Development directorships Research local and national conferences: LEED certification Accelerate: Sustainability Conference ASHRAE Energy and Modeling Conference
Promos Directorship Creating a power point template Designing the AGM and all future posters Making a newsletter format Ensure consistency across all promotion products AGM Poster
Secretary Ella Thomson
Responsibilities Takes meeting minutes and prepares agendas Makes four editions of the UMEARTH newsletter each year Contains information about UMEARTH events and sustainable technology news
Guest Speaker Ian Hall
Closing Remarks This year’s events: - Winter: Green Seminar Fall: Volunteer Event Holiday Fundraiser Campus Development Projects (ongoing) - Winter: Green Seminar Volunteer Event Spring Fundraisers Wine and Cheese
Closing Remarks General Members: First access to information Admission to meetings Opportunity for industry contacts, projects, assistance Volunteer Opportunities Be part of a group focussed on bettering our campus and community environments through engineering
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