9 May 2011 Solar WA Today –Introduction of Board Members –Jim Avery –Scott Allison (Education Committee Chair) –Joe Deets (Newsletter Editor and Ed. Com. Co-Chair) –Tracy Farwell –Stanley Florek –Dave Kozin (Treasurer & Solar Tour Co-Chair) –Howard Lamb (President) –Mike Nelson –Jake Wade (Secretary)

9 May 2011 Solar WA Today –Introduction of Key Personnel –Brian Allen (Operations & Membership Director) –George Meyer (Webmaster and Solar Tour Co-Chair) –Jeremy Smithson (Policy Committee Chair)

9 May 2011 Solar WA Today –New Mission Statement: We shall further the development and use of solar energy, and support related technologies. This shall be accomplished through the exchange of ideas and information, with concern for the economic, environmental, and social fabric of Washington State. –Previous Mission Statement: The purposes of the Association shall be to further the development, use of and support for solar energy and related arts, sciences, and technologies with concern for the economic, environment, and social fabric of the state. This shall be accomplished through the exchange of ideas and information by means of meetings, publications, and information centers. The Association shall serve to inform the public, institutional, and governmental bodies, and seek to raise the level of public awareness of its purpose.

9 May 2011 Solar WA 18 Month Goals from April Retreat –Stakeholder Unity –Understand Pressing Stakeholder Issues –Driving Solar Legislation Instead of Reacting to It –Effective Policy Committee –Alliances / Coalitions & Key Legislature Relationships –Drastically Increase Membership –1 Year Free Membership to Owners of Solar Systems –Facebook Campaign –Rock Concert for Solar Washington –Great Meetings and Vary Their Locations –Marketing Materials

9 May 2011 Solar WA 18 Month Goals from April Retreat –Great Website –Solar Clearing House for Washington State –“Ask Mr. Solar” –Renewable Energy Knowledge Page –Interns from Community Colleges –Solar Washington Owns the NW Solar Summit –Assistance from WSU –Interns

9 May 2011 Solar WA 18 Month Goals from April Retreat –Funding –Develop Powerful and Realistic Offerings –Increase Membership –Healthy Sponsorship Levels –Grant Writing / Bullitt, Vulcan, Gates, etc –Monetize RECs (Renewable Energy Credits) –Executive Director –Office in Living Building –$100k Annual Budget –Funded from Aforementioned, Remainder From Executive Director Fundraising Efforts