1. American Solar Energy Society at UF
"I'd put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don't have to wait till oil and coal run out before we tackle that." - Thomas Edison ( )

2. Kickoff meeting agenda
Meet and greet
ASES background
Goals
Events and projects
Leadership opportunities

3. National ASES Background
Mission
Events
Jobs

4. UF ASES Background History
Designated a historic site by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers last year (2002), the Solar Energy and Energy Conversion Laboratory spawned experiments in solar energy on and off campus in the 1970s and 1980s. Solar hot-water heaters and other instruments appeared at residence halls, swimming pools, Shands Hospital, even a photo processing lab and a coin laundry. One massive off-campus project sought to heat and cool Gainesville’s airport using 744 solar panels covering 16,000 feet of rooftop. Gainesville was so well known for solar experimentation that Mother Earth News called it the “Solar Capital of the World” in a 1974 publication.

5. UF ASES Background Mission Statement
The American Solar Energy Society at UF is committed to sustainable solutions to our energy needs. With a mindset of economic viability, environmental stewardship, and social equity, we seek the development of alternative energy sources and the wise use and management of our current energy sources. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, we pursue this vision of a prosperous and sustainable future through research, outreach, and projects.

6. Goals and Projects Educate Inspire Demonstrate Lead by example
Collaborate

7. Events
Gainesville Solar Tour

8. Events
Campus and Community Outreach

9. Events
Campus and Community Outreach

10. Events Past Guest Speakers (with pizza!) Solar PV business owner
Building science specialist
GRU strategic planner

11. Projects
ASES Solar Trike

12. Future Endeavors ? It is up to you!
Solar cooking fundraiser for charity
Sweet solar T-shirts
Updated website
Design solar charging stations for campus
Campus conservation campaign
Attend national conference
Pimp out the ASES Solar Trike
Help SolarCity Gainesville (GSC) build solar education trailer
Etc, etc, etc…..

13. Leadership Opportunities
President
Vice President
Treasurer / BEC Representative
Webmaster / Facebooker
Publicity Coordinator
Fundraising Coordinator

14. Next Meeting Next Thursday, September 20th
Meet outside Rinker at 6:30 for snacks, hanging out, and filling leadership positions