[Green] DuPont Grant Change

[gbanz42 at suddenlink.net]

Good idea, Joe.

---- Joe Baker via Green <green at fuusm.org> wrote: 
> In lieu of funding the Sustainability Forum, perhaps we could approach
> Huntington Bank to discuss the placement of one or two car charging
> stations (I don't know the cost of the units or the cost of installing
> them) in their newly resurfaced parking area. If they are interested, there
> would be advantages for the Bank and for FUUSM members. The project could
> also serve as past and future compensation to the Bank for allowing FUUSM
> to use their parking facility on Sunday morning.
> Just a thought,
> Joe
> 
> On Thu, Sep 3, 2020 at 10:29 AM Michael Chisholm via Green <green at fuusm.org>
> wrote:
> 
> > Hello All,
> >
> > I received news on the Clear Into the Future Grant that the money will NOT
> > go to the Sustainability Forum. The Corporate Grant Director decided the
> > event is more of a sponsorship role. They would rather fund tangible
> > sustainability improvements such as installing solar powered car charging
> > stations, adding native plants to river banks to filter water and prevent
> > erosion, etc.
> >
> > Given the uncertainty around the forum timing and the possibility of going
> > digital, this is not necessarily bad news. What is good news is they still
> > have us slated for $7,500 (one of the highest awards given globally!!!) and
> > we can execute projects to showcase in the forum!
> >
> > We have until September 11th to submit our revised application with the
> > project(s) we would like to fund.
> >
> > For those interested, let's setup a time to discuss *and decide* on what
> > projects to put this money towards. Does this Sunday work? Can someone
> > setup a Zoom meeting? I do not have an account that allows me to create a
> > meeting.
> >
> > Thank You,
> >
> >
> > Michael Chisholm
> >
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