Agenda Items (10 Min) – Including Budget Needs

NAEP Board of Directors Agenda July 17, 2010 Pittsburgh, PA

08:00 Executive Committee Reports 1. Open Meeting (10 min) – Ron Deverman a. Outline agenda and revisions – Harold Draper b. Proxy Assignments – Harold Draper 2. President’s Opening Remarks (10 min) – Ron Deverman 3. Vice President’s Report (10 min) – Paul Looney 4. Treasurer’s Report (15 min) – Joe Musil a. June 30, 2010 Financial Report 5. Secretary’s Report (15 min) – Harold Draper a. Approval of April 2010 minutes (vote required) b. October 16, 2010 – Denver, CO (Conference Planning session will be held on Friday Oct 15) c. January 22, 2011— Fort Worth, TX or west coast d. Spring 2011—Denver (in association with annual conference) e. Summer 2011—Chicago (to be hosted by DePaul) f. Fall 2011—Texas (in anticipation of Spring 2012 conference in Texas)

09:00 General Business/Updates 6. Headquarters Reports (10 min) - Tim Bower 7. Editor’s Report (10 min) – Jim Montgomery (DePaul) 8. Publisher’s Report (10 min) – Aaron Johnson (CUP) 9. 2010 Conference Report (10 min) – Donna Carter a. Approval of Conference Manager Bonus (vote required) b. Approval of Chapter Profit Share (vote required) 10. 2011 Conference Planning (10 min) – Donna Carter 11. 2013 Conference Location (10 min) – Donna Carter

10:00 Break (15 minutes)

10:15 2010 and 2011 Budgets 12. Budget Discussion (15 min) – Joe Musil

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10:30 Committee Reports

13. Committee/Work Group Reports (45 min) – Include any requests for financial support a. Education Research and Science Working Group – Vacant b. Health Impact Assessment Working Group – Vacant c. NEPA Working Group – Lisa Mahoney and Joe Trnka d. Sustainable Systems Working Group – Don Sayre e. Transportation Working Group – Valerie Birch f. Utility Working Group – Vacant g. Affiliate Marketing Committee – Vacant h. Awards Committee – Robert Cunningham i. Career Development Committee – John Esson j. Chapter Committee – John Irving k. Elections Committee – Joe Musil l. Environmental and Energy Policy Committee – Judith Charles i. Standing subcommittee on Peak Oil m. Environmental Education and Stewardship Committee – not listed on website n. Ethics Committee – Vacant o. External Relations Committee– Helene Merkel p. Fellow Membership Committee– Audrey Binder q. International Committee – Roger Turner r. Internet Committee – Vacant s. Membership Committee – Ron Lamb t. Permanent Conference Committee – Carol Snead u. Publications Committee – Vacant v. Jim Roberts Scholarship Committee – Gary Kelman w. Student Chapters Committee – Vacant x. Zirzow Award Committee – Audrey Binder y. ABCEP – Gary Kelman ABCEP President

11:15 Chapter Reports

14. Chapter Reports (45 min) a. AKAEP – President and Chapter Representative Andrew Dimitriou b. AZEAP – President and Chapter Representative Nancy Favour (vote required) i. By-laws change c. AEP (California) – President Gene Talmadge and Chapter Representative Roger Turner d. FAEP - President Erik Neugaard and Chapter Representative Paul Looney e. GAEP - President Katherine Atterberry and Chapter Representative Josh Earhart f. HAEP - President Myounghee Noh and Chapter Representative Dennis Peters g. IAEP – President and Chapter Representative Robert Sliwinski h. INAEP – President and Chapter Representative Brock Hoegh i. MAAEP – President and Chapter Representative Ed Bowers j. MAREP – President Jack Mulrooney and Chapter Representative Carolyn Henn k. MIAEP - President Mary Miller and Chapter Representative Tammy Rabideau l. NCAEP - President Amber Coleman and Chapter Representative John Jamison m. NTAEP - President and Chapter Representative Crystal Lawson n. NWAEP - President Aron Borok and Chapter Representative Molly Brown o. PAEP - President Virginia Bailey and Chapter Representative Bill Plumpton p. RMAEP - President Rachel Peterson and Chapter Representative Yates Oppermann q. TAEP - President Jim Dobberstine and Chapter Representative Paula McLemore

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3 12:00 – 13:00

Lunch

13:00 Chapter Affiliation Agreement Updates 15. CAA Update (10 min) – Ron Deverman 16. CAA Chapter Status Updates (10 min) – Chapter Representatives 17. Chapter GL Insurance Discussion (10 min) – Tim Bower 18. CAA Implementation and Timeline (15 min) – Ron Deverman 19. CAA Discussion (10 min) – All 20. Signing of AZAEP Affiliation Agreement (5 min) – Ron Deverman and Nancy Favour

14:00 Member Benefits Discussion 21. Electronic Weekly Update (15min) – Ron Lamb 22. Audioconference Plan (15 min) – Tim Bower 23. Open Discussion (15 min) – All

14:45 Break (15 minutes)

15:00 Marketing Plan Discussion

24. Marketing Plan review (15min) – Harold Draper 25. Assignment of Tasks and completion dates (30 min) – Harold Draper

15:45 Other Business

26. Georgia Conference Exhibit Booth (10 min) – Ron Deverman 27. Future Training Ideas Discussion (30 min) – Ron Deverman 28. Bylaws Review Task Force (10 min) – Ron Deverman 29. Added Agenda Items (10 min) – Including Budget needs

16:45 New Business New Business/Future Agenda Items – (15 min)

17:00 ADJOURN

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NAEP Board of Directors July 17, 2010 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Information Sheet

Dial-in information for people participating by phone: Call in # 866-710-4453 Participant Passcode: 8962256#

To participate in web portion of meeting (please note you still need to call into the number above): http://hntb.webex.com Meeting #: 746363714  You will need to enter your name, email address and the password NAEP to join the meeting. When asked for a phone number just hit cancel.  WebEx will be available starting at 7:45am. If you have any problems or questions please call Tim Bower at 856-283-7816.

Meeting Location: AECOM Transportation Four Gateway Center 20th Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15222  The meeting location is a short walk from the hotel. I will get directions from the hotel when I arrive on Thursday.  Kimberly Nodd is our contact the day of the meeting. She can be reached by cell at 724-516-8931.

Hotel Information: Hilton Pittsburgh 600 Commonwealth Place Pittsburgh, PA 15222 412-391-4600

Friday Social Event: There will be a social event on Friday, July 16th that will start at 4pm. The PAEP Western Section will be hosting a social event at the Phipps Conservatory Café. This event will include a guest speaker and networking. Please make sure you can join us. Depending on where we are in the city for the meeting we may want to do some cab sharing but those logistics can take place later. Please arrange to arrive early enough Friday to participate in this event.

Contact Information for Tim Bower: Tim Bower Primary line: 856-283-7816 (cell) Secondary line: 215-858-8023 (cell) E: [email protected] Tim is arriving at approx 1pm on Thursday (July 15). If Tim can be of assistance in any way please call him.

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5 NAEP Financial Report for June 30, 2010

As of June 30, 2010 we have the following accounts with the Wachovia Bank:

Acc. No. Funds Type Balance as of 6/30/09 x3181 Jim Roberts Scholarship MM $ 20,760.94 x0350 Dedicated Funds MM $ 7,510.84 x9952 Conference Account CK $ 65,391.39 (1) x3204 Zirzow Scholarship MM $ 13,668.97 x3194 Reserve Fund MM $ 26,114.46 (2) x2111 General Account CK $ 55,571.37 ______

$189,017.97 Notes:

(1) Reflects $20,000.00 seed money from NAEP General Fund (2) Reflects $25,000.00 transfer to the General Fund in 2009

Monthly Estimates for 2010 Revenue and Expenses – General Funds Acct:

Revenues: Dues Revenues $9,225.00 General Revenues $0 Conf Net Profit $3,400.00 Publication Revenues $0 Vendor Revenues $2,875.00 Total Monthly Revenues $15,500.00

Expenses: Headquarters Expenses $6,250.00 Board Expenses $550.00 Membership Services Expenses - General $275.00 Membership Services Expenses - Communication $8,700.00 Business Development $275.00 Committee Expenses $375.00 Working Group Expenses $0 Chapter Expenses $300.00 Strategic Plan Expenses $125.00 Total Monthly Revenues $16,850.00

Monthly Estimated Gain/Loss ($1,350.00)

Yearly Estimated Gain/Loss ($16,200.00)

6 NAEP Financial Report for June 30, 2009

I am happy to report that we have been successful in recovering all of our funds from Bank of America. This included our Reserve Fund of around 85k and the Zirzow Fund of around 12k. These funds were deposited into new accounts at the Wachovia Bank on May 11, 2009.

As of June 30, 2009 we have the following accounts with the Wachovia Bank:

Acc. No. Funds Type Balance as of 6/30/09 x3181 Jim Roberts Scholarship MM $3,698.54 x0350 Dedicated Funds MM $5,000.74 x9952 Conference Account CK $10,000.00 x3204 Zirzow Scholarship MM $12,993.44 x3194 Reserve Fund MM $50,993.60 (1) x2111 General Account CK $48,789.87 (2)

Notes:

(1) Reflects $35,000.00 transfer to the General Fund (2) Reflects $42,050.00 payment to Cambridge Univ. Press for Issues 10-1 to 11-1

At this time we cannot provide a budget status report due to the fact that Fernley and Fernley still has control over our detailed accounting records.

Our estimated monthly costs are:

General Account Amount

DePaul University 5,950.00 Tim Bower 4,600.00 Cambridge Univ. Press 4,200.00 MemberClicks (Web Hosting and Database) 250.00 Web updates by Donna 500.00 Office Expenses 500.00 Bank fees 750.00 Insurance and Accounting 250.00 ------$ 17,000.00

70 members per month (850 members) $ 10,185.00 (-6,815.00) (at $145.50 per person reflects 3% cc fee)

100 members per month (1200 members) $ 14,550.00 (-2,450.00)

Conference Account

Donna Carter 2,800.00 Office Expenses 200.00 ------$ 3,000.00

NAEP 7 Balance Sheet June 30, 2010

ASSETS

Current Assets Wachovia Reserve Fund 26,114.46 Wachovia Zirzow Account 13,668.97 Wachovia Operations Checking 53,889.37 Wachovia Conference acct 65,391.39 Wachovia Chapter Retreat Fund 7,510.84 Wachovia Roberts Fund 20,760.94

Total Current Assets 187,335.97

Total Assets 187,335.97

LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL

Current Liabilities Accounts Payable 48,437.95 Chapter Dues 3,455.00 Roberts fund 350.00 Inactive Chapter Dues 245.00 Chapter Dues No backup 1,145.00 Deferred Conf Revenue 40,881.39 Deferred Dues 66,598.76

Total Current Liabilities 161,113.10

Capital Net Assets 27,203.24 Net Income (980.37)

Total Capital 26,222.87

Total Liabilities & Capital 187,335.97

July 13, 2010 8 Change in Net Assets NAEP Operating Budget - Changes in General Funds Only Compared with Budget For the five months ending June 30, 2010

Current Month Year to Date Projected This Year's Actual vs Budget Actual vs Budget Actual Actual Year End Budget $ Variance % Variance Revenues Dues Revenues 101 General Membership Dues 8,912.50 47,650.00 100,000.00 127,500.00 (79,850.00) -63% 102 Associate Member Dues 614.58 3,177.08 6,250.00 6,250.00 (3,072.92) -49% 103 Corporate Primary Member 0.00 312.50 1,500.00 4,500.00 (4,187.50) -93% 104 Corporate Branch Membershp 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 105 Senior Membership 156.25 806.25 1,600.00 2,400.00 (1,593.75) -66% 106 Student Membership 133.33 653.33 1,300.00 1,120.00 (466.67) -42% 107 Student Chapter Membership 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 108 University Advisor Member 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 109 Chapter Dues Received 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 (1.00) -100% 110 Jim Roberts Scholarship Fund Pledges 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total Dues Revenues 9,816.66 52,599.16 110,650.00 141,771.00 (89,171.84) -63%

General Revenues 201 Dividends 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 202 Interest 4.26 22.78 45.00 0.00 22.78 203 Mailing List Rental 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 204 Logo Sales 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 205 Realized Gain/Loss 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 206 Transfer From Surplus Savings 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 207 Grants 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total General Revenues 4.26 22.78 45.00 0.00 22.78

Conference & Workshop Revenues 301 Conference Income pass through 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 (1.00) -100% 302 Conference Net Profit 0.00 0.00 41,369.78 15,000.00 (15,000.00) -100% 303 Workshop Income pass through 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 (1.00) 1.00 304 Workshop Net Profit 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total Conference Revenues 0.00 0.00 41,369.78 15,002.00 (15,002.00) -100%

Publication Revenues 401 E-Newsletter 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total Publication Revenues 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

7/12/2010 Page: 1 9 Change in Net Assets NAEP Operating Budget - Changes in General Funds Only Compared with Budget For the five months ending June 30, 2010

Current Month Year to Date Projected This Year's Actual vs Budget Actual vs Budget Actual Actual Year End Budget $ Variance % Variance

Vendor Revenues 501 Job Target 1,289.80 3,718.80 7,000.00 12,000.00 (8,281.20) -69% 502 Vendor Agreements - CUP Editorial Stipend 0.00 15,525.00 15,525.00 15,000.00 525.00 4% 503 Institutional Agreements - CUP Profit Share 0.00 0.00 12,000.00 12,000.00 (12,000.00) -100% 504 Sponsorship 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total Vendor Revenues 1,289.80 19,243.80 34,525.00 39,000.00 (19,756.20) -51%

Total Revenues 11,110.72 71,865.74 186,589.78 195,773.00 (123,907.26) -63% Expenses Headquarter Expenses 1001 Management Fee 4,812.50 27,729.15 56,604.15 56,375.00 (28,645.85) -51% 1002 Supplemental Management Services 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1003 Administrative Meetings & Travel 0.00 1,579.93 4,000.00 4,500.00 (2,920.07) -65% 1004 Office Expense 0.00 205.58 1,500.00 3,000.00 (2,794.42) -93% 1005 Insurance Premium 0.00 375.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 (1,625.00) -81% 1006 Accounting & Taxes 0.00 0.00 2,000.00 3,300.00 (3,300.00) -100% 1006L Legal 159.04 159.04 1,000.00 1,500.00 (1,340.96) -89% 1007 Bank Fees & Service Charges 271.08 4,042.03 8,000.00 10,000.00 (5,957.97) -60% 1008 transfer out to surplus/savings 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total Headquarter Expenses 5,242.62 34,090.73 75,104.15 80,675.00 (46,584.27) -58%

Board Expenses 2001 Board Administrative 0.00 83.32 83.32 650.00 (566.68) -87% 2002 Board Meetings 93.26 1,058.72 3,000.00 6,000.00 (4,941.28) -82% 2003 Board Retreat 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2004 Board Travel 0.00 0.00 500.00 500.00 (500.00) -100% 2005 President's Expenses 0.00 0.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 (2,000.00) -100% 2006 Professional Dues 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total Board Expenses 93.26 1,142.04 5,583.32 9,150.00 (8,007.96) -88%

Membership Services - General 3001 Membership Administrative Services 0.00 0.00 2,500.00 5,000.00 (5,000.00) -100% 3002 Zirzow Scholarship 0.00 0.00 850.00 1,000.00 (1,000.00) -100% 3003 Jim Roberts Memorial Schoralship 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

7/12/2010 Page: 2 10 Change in Net Assets NAEP Operating Budget - Changes in General Funds Only Compared with Budget For the five months ending June 30, 2010

Current Month Year to Date Projected This Year's Actual vs Budget Actual vs Budget Actual Actual Year End Budget $ Variance % Variance

Total Membership General Expenses 0.00 0.00 3,350.00 6,000.00 (6,000.00) -100%

Membership Services - Communication 4001 Environmental Practice Journal - print 8,547.00 16,957.50 36,000.00 42,000.00 (25,042.50) -60% 4002 E-Newsletter 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,000.00 (2,000.00) -100% 4003 Website 252.58 1,577.58 3,000.00 5,000.00 (3,422.42) -68% 4004 DePaul Univ Managing Editor 12,500.00 25,523.06 61,000.00 61,000.00 (35,476.94) -58% 4005 Annual Conf fees paid to NAEP 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 (1.00) -100% 4006 Basic Workshop 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 (1.00) -100% 4007 Chapter Dues Sent to Chapters 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 (1.00) -100% 4008 Speaker Honorariums not elsewhere 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4008 Payment of Annual Conf Profit to Mgr/Chpt 0.00 0.00 4,500.00 0.00 0.00

Total Membership Communication Expenses 21,299.58 44,058.14 104,500.00 110,003.00 (65,944.86) -60%

Business Development 5001 Strategic (Business) Plan 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5002 Marketing Plan 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5003 Trade Show Presence 0.00 377.96 377.96 500.00 (122.04) -24% 5004 NAEP Brochure/Literature Print/Development 0.00 588.36 3,000.00 3,000.00 (2,411.64) -80%

Total Business Development Expenses 0.00 966.32 3,377.96 3,500.00 (2,533.68) -72%

Committee Expenses 6001 Affiliated Marketing Com 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6002 Awards Committee 304.70 1,698.85 2,000.00 2,500.00 (801.15) -32% 6003 Career Development Com 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6004 Chapters Committee 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6005 Elections Committee 0.00 0.00 500.00 500.00 (500.00) -100% 6006 Ethics Committee 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6007 External Affairs Commit 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6008 Fellow Membership Comm 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6009 International Committee 0.00 0.00 500.00 500.00 (500.00) -100% 6010 Internet Committee 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6011 Membership Committee 0.00 0.00 500.00 500.00 (500.00) -100% 6012 Permanent Conference Comm 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6013 Policy Committee 26.87 110.03 500.00 500.00 (389.97) -78% 6014 Publication Committee 0.00 0.00 500.00 500.00 (500.00) -100%

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Current Month Year to Date Projected This Year's Actual vs Budget Actual vs Budget Actual Actual Year End Budget $ Variance % Variance 6015 Student Chapters Committee 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total Committee Expenses 331.57 1,808.88 4,500.00 5,000.00 (3,191.12) 36%

Working Group Expenses 7001 NEPA Working Group 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 7002 Transportation Group 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 7003 Energy Working Group 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 7004 Sustainability Group 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 7005 Education R & S Group 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 7006 Health Impact Assessment 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total Working Group Expenses 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 #DIV/0!

Chapter Expenses 8001 Start Up 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 8002 Furure Retreat For Chapters - 2012 0.00 0.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 (2,500.00) -100% 8003 Chapter Support 0.00 250.00 1,160.00 1,160.00 (910.00) -78% 8004 Chapter Event Sponsorship 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total Chapter Expenses 0.00 250.00 3,660.00 3,660.00 (3,410.00) -93%

Action Plans 9001 NAEP Action Plan Objective 1-Image/Identity 0.00 0.00 500.00 500.00 (500.00) -100% 9002 NAEP Action Plan Objective 2-Chapter 0.00 0.00 500.00 500.00 (500.00) -100% 9003 NAEP Action Plan Objective 3-Member Benefits 0.00 0.00 500.00 500.00 (500.00) -100%

Total Strategic Objective Expenses 0.00 0.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 (1,500.00) -100%

Total Expenses 26,967.03 82,316.11 201,575.43 219,488.00 (137,171.89) -62%

Change in Net Assets (15,856.31) (10,450.37) (14,985.65) (23,715.00) 13,264.63 -56%

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NAEP Board of Directors (BOD) DRAFT Meeting Minutes April 27-30, 2010 Atlanta, Georgia

Attendance: See Attached List

A. Administrative (April 27, 2010)

1. Opening

The meeting was called to order at 6:07 p.m. by Ron Deverman, President. The attendance list follows the meeting summary. Ron explained that this is the first of three Board meetings at the conference.

a. Agenda Additions. The NAEP Fellows Committee report was added after the Secretary‘s report.

b. Proxy assignments Molly Brown (Northwest AEP rep) to Carol Snead Dennis Peters (Hawaii AEP) to John Irving Erik Neugaard (Florida President) to Paul Looney Michael Smith to Ron Deverman when Michael is not present Gary Kellman to Carol Snead

2. President’s Welcome – Ron Deverman Ron mentioned that this was the 35th edition of the conference. Ron is presenting a paper with an international co-author on environmental ethics from the Christian as well as the Islamic perspective. In Islam, the conservation of the environment is based on conserving God‘s creation. We connected because he had seen an article in Environmental Practice. We have a fellowship of friends and professionals and our reach is global.

3. Vice President’s Opening Remarks – Paul Looney Paul stated that he is looking forward to the week and welcomed all Board members.

4. Mid-Atlantic Region Environmental Professionals (MAREP) – Ron Deverman Ron presented the by-laws as in the Board Book. The organization is structured as a stand-along group but is intended to be affiliated with NAEP. A motion was made and seconded to approve the by-laws and affiliation with NAEP (In favor, 23, opposed 0). On approval, Carolyn Henn, chapter representative, was welcomed as a new Board member.

5. Secretary’s Report a. Meeting Minutes Approval

1 13 Draft May 4, 2010 Harold Draper presented the meeting minutes from the January 23, 2010 BOD meeting at Houston, TX, as contained in the Board Book. A motion was made to approve the minutes; it was seconded and approved (21 in favor, 0 against, 4 abstentions).

b. Future Board Meeting Dates and places. The following BOD locations were reviewed and discussed as follows. i. July 17, 2010 – Pittsburgh (in association with the western section of PAEP on Friday, July 16, 2010, 4:30 p.m.); plan on being there at noon or 1:00 for a tour. ii. October 2010 – Denver (at Spring 2011 conference location) iii. January 2011— Fort Worth or west coast iv. Spring 2011—Denver (in association with annual conference) v. Summer 2011—Chicago (to be hosted by DePaul) vi. Fall 2011—Texas (in anticipation of Spring 2012 conference in Texas)

6. NAEP Fellows Committee Report Audrey Binder stated that we will have a NAEP Fellows Committee award at the conference tomorrow morning. The nomination was made by Audrey, Norm Arnold, John Daugherty, and Marc Bruner. The recommendation was forwarded to and approved by the Executive Committee. The Zirzow Student Award has also been selected by the committee for awarding at this conference. The Zirzow Student Award will be presented to Christopher Faulkner of the Georgia Institute of Technology.

7. Elections Committee Report The Elections Committee recommended that Ron, Paul, Harold, and Joe be reappointed to the Executive Committee. The recommendation was approved (In favor, 24, opposed, 1).

8. Headquarters Report Committee and Working Group activity is increasing as we get the association off the ground. We have been exploring membership benefits. We continue to send out e-mail blasts. The monthly reporting is also occurring. The EP journal survey received 200 responses. NAEP is stable financially and generating revenues. Through the first 10 months, the management hours are what were expected. Membership continues to grow. In March 2010, we are up to 751, a growth of 100 since December. Membership orders from new members and renewals are coming in. We will start printed renewal notices in May. The newsletter is going out regularly. If you see a good paper at the conference, ask about a newsletter article. We are searching for articles. We would like to have two to three articles waiting so we can get it out in a timely fashion. Website updates are continuing, including chapter election changes. The Jim Roberts Fund invoiced AEP for their $10,000 matching sponsorship. The fund is now over $20,000. Now that we are getting renewals, we want to add benefits to attract people that are on the fence. Ron noted that it was a tribute to Tim that we have the association back on its feet.

9. Editor’s Report Jim Montgomery introduced Dan Carroll. The 2010 volume has a new cover. The focus is environmental sustainability. The 40th Anniversary NEPA issue is in the copy editing and proof stage. We have a letter from Ron to introduce the journal. Estimated typeset pages are 84.

Dan Carroll stated that September 2010 will be a non-theme issue. In December 2010, we have a water issue. The first 2011 issue will be on energy. Board members are asked to consider contributing an article. The journal survey indicated that the primary interest areas were NEPA, sustainability, and endangered species.

10. Publisher’s Report 2 14 Draft May 4, 2010 Aaron Johnson of CUP stated that we are trying to revitalize the journal. We are working on production and marketing. Developing electronic functionality is a key in today‘s world. We are maximizing the web experience and the journal visibility. We have a new look and can now be an advocate on behalf of NAEP to reach out to other constituencies. We brought 350 copies to hand out at the conference. We have also created business cards for the journal that provide instructions for free online access. We have increased the page numbers of each issue. We printed 821 member copis in December 2009. There are 81 institutions, 55 in North America and 30 outside of North America. It is also distributed through Third World venues. There is much interest from the European sector in full-text views. Cambridge Journals Online has the capability of a running dialog, but an editor needs to work the blog and keep it viable.

It was suggested that the NEPA Working Group annual report information be included, and we will have Dan Carroll look at it. The journal does not solicit advertising, but each association sets their own policy. Aaron will forward a rate card.

11. Financial Report Joe Musil presented the financial report. We have $135,088 in the conference account and $70,407 in the general fund. We are solvent. There are two areas where are not making as much as we anticipated. In 2009, we had a $49,000 loss. This is the second year in a row where we are showing a loss. We hope to be in the black for 2010. The reserve fund has $26,108. We are on accrual based accounting. We are going to send renewal notices to corporate members.

The administrative session adjourned at 7:52 p.m.

Thursday, April 29

Ron Deverman opened the meeting and congratulated Gary Kellman on his achievement of NAEP Fellow.

a. Agenda Additions. None

After introductions, Valerie Birch of the Transportation Working Group described a proposed survey and a proposed annual report for Transportation.

B. Strategic Plan implementation 12. Strategic Initiative 2—Chapter Relations On January 23, the Board approved the Affiliation Agreement (AA). On April 5, the Affiliation Agreement and ‗spirit of the agreement‘ white paper were distributed to chapters. Chapters have until the end of the year to discuss and approve the agreement. John Irving stated that this constituted the completion of this task for the strategic plan. Ron thanked John Irving and Dennis Peters for their work.

Gene Talmadge, President of the Association of Environmental Professionals in California (AEP), stated that he had attended to address the AA. The AEP has decided to send the AA to our membership for a vote. He stated 3 15 Draft May 4, 2010 that there is an overwhelming no vote, based on the pulse he has now. We will send it to a vote in late September, and the California Board will take action after that. As stated now, it will cost AEP about $9,750 to be affiliated. This works out to $5 per member. This represents money that could be put to another use. We now have 1,800 members. We sponsor two workshops related to CEQA in the fall and spring each year. We retain the services of a lobbyist, and have student chapters. We offer scholarships and have quite a footprint in the state. The diversion of money away from those things is not received favorably. Our issues are cost and benefits. There is an implied fee and other parts that are not in our best interest. In Exhibit 2, affiliation cost should be at $1,000 rather than $5,000. For membership goals, the AA states that chapters should adopt a goal of 25 percent. But it goes on to require achieving a 25 percent goal in order to vote. For California, this will require us to be more than half the size of NAEP now. It is unfair to have that as a hard requirement. In section 3.a.2 and 1.a.7, by-laws have to be approved by NAEP. We don‘t agree. Where it relates to NAEP, this provision is appropriate.

California recommends that NAEP eliminate the 25 percent membership requirement and the penalty of removing vote. In addition, there should be no review of the by-laws except as related to NAEP. Voting representation should be based on NAEP membership. AEP will remain and will not change its name. The cost should be based on our NAEP membership and not the $5,000. The additional financial hit on AEP is unreasonable. If we could not get relief from the $5,000, we will cut Roger‘s budget for conference attendance.

Ron thanked Gene for articulating his concerns and providing specifics.

Yates Oppermann indicated that Rocky Mountain AEP members will also have objections to paying a fee for affiliation. He suggested a flat rate to pay as a chapter to be an affiliate of NAEP, and you get your vote. Each group is responsible for generating its own members. It is unfair to ask the chapters to have a NAEP member benchmark. Also, we should not rush this to a vote this year. NAEP should be able to demonstrate that it is able to provide more benefits, such as training. May be we should take a little more time.

Paul Looney indicated that the Florida chapter is supportive of the agreement but has a different history—it was formed as an affiliate and wants to be supportive of the national organization.

Bill Plumpton stated that the agreement is currently circulating for comment in the Pennsylvania chapter‘s chatroom. Comments are negative, based on costs versus benefits. The timing is off and we would recommend that it be delayed until after NAEP has something to sell.

John Jamison stated that North Carolina AEP currently is discussing it within our board and will take it to the membership before voting. NC would have less than 40 NAEP members and fewer than 25 percent NAEP members.

Joe Pinto said that the Arizona board will send it out to members. Our sense is that we are OK with it, but the board has not voted.

Brock Hoegh stated that there will be a member vote. The current Board is in support. We should move forward.

Carolyn Henn stated that the MAREP board has reviewed the AA but has not voted.

Paula McLemore stated that TAEP has not taken a position but is concerned about the criterion that chapters are formed on state boundaries. It will take some time to develop this in Texas. We expect to take a vote to establish a statewide organization. So we will not be ready to vote on this AA. There is value to affiliation with a national organization. 4 16 Draft May 4, 2010 Marie Campbell stated that we all believe deeply in the profession, and what is good at the national and local level is what is best for our constituents. In the end, what we want is what is best for the profession. There is still work to be done.

Kristen Maines stated that we have spent time on this and it is time to vote. Every chapter gets a vote. We are trying to bring everyone to the table and should not penalize people for failure to meet a goal.

Katherine Attebury stated that the Georgia Board is reviewing and has favorable comments.

Bob Morris stated that the North Texas AEP board was supportive.

Dennis Peters stated that there was skepticism among Hawaii Chapter members. Member benefits are the real issue.

Ron Deverman stated that Illinois chapter was still discussing it.

Ron stated that we have received some good recommendations and will take a hard look at the language. Clearly we have some time issues with California and Pennsylvania. The Executive Committee will take the recommendations seriously and will act expeditiously.

13. Strategic Initiative 1—NAEP Image We are interested in receiving thoughts and populating the action items on page 57 of the Board book. We have created a Facebook page. There needs to be an active member to take it on and keep it active. A student chapter could take this on. Perhaps an article advertising the opportunity to get involved would share the burden. We need to have someone watching over it. We have a dozen people signed up as fans. The Energy and Environmental Policy committee could help out in contacting federal agencies and arranging training. NEPA working group has new chairs, Joe Trnka and Lisa Mahoney, who are interested in developing a training program.

14. Strategic Initiative 3—Membership/Benefits As an interim step related to training, we want to try to negotiate an NAEP member reduced rate for existing training. After that, we are considering using the NEPA Working Group training syllabus as the template for NAEP-endorsed training. The Greenwire newsletter is interested in a partnership. We are considering taking advertising to reduce the cost and make it revenue neutral to NAEP.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.

C. Membership Meeting and Service Awards—Friday, April 30, 2010 President Ron Deverman opened the meeting at 12:08 p.m. He pointed out that NEPA is as applicable today as it will be tomorrow. Breakthroughs and insights will continue.

15. Roll Call The newly elected Board member, Marie Campbell, and returning Board members were introduced. The oath of office was administered by NAEP Fellow Gary Kellman.

16. Zirzow Award Audrey Binder presented the Charles F. Zirzow Student Award to Christopher R. Faulkner of Georgia Institute of Technology. He is a student in the School of City and Regional Planning graduate program.

17. Service Awards 5 17 Draft May 4, 2010 President‘s Leadership Awards were presented, as follows:  Charles Eccleston for leadership of the Energy and Environmental Policy Committee  John Irving for leadership of the Chapters Committee  Dennis Peters for service to the Chapters Committee  Carol Snead for leadership of the Permanent Conference Committee  Heather Perrin for co-chair of the 2010 Conference  Lynn McLeod for co-chair of the 2010 Conference  Kristen Maines for leadership on the Board of Directors  Richard Smarden for leadership of the Education, Research, and Science Working Group  John Esson for leadership of the Career Development Committee The President‘s Chapter Appreciation Award was presented to the Georgia Chapter for the 2010 Annual Conference.

18. Treasurer’s Report Joe Musil provided a report on the current financial status of the organization, stating that we are recovering from losses in the last year.

19. Editor’s Report Jim Montgomery provided an overview of the new editorial office for Environmental Practice, housed at DePaul University. Dan Carroll, Managing Editor, provided an overview of the types of articles currently being published. Papers in the ―Research Articles‖ and ―Environmental Reviews and Case Studies‖ categories are peer reviewed. Non-peer reviewed sections include ―Reviews‖ of books and other media, ―Perspectives‖ from the field, and letters to the editor. Goals of the journal are to increase scientific articles, provide more venues for reader feedback, and increase readership, authorship, and membership while also meeting NAEP goals.

20. Roberts Fund status Gary Kellman announced that the Jim Roberts Scholarship Fund has reached its initial goal and now has $20,758.35. Awards will be made for papers on ethics and the environment.

21. Lynton Caldwell Awards Ron Deverman announced the formation of the Lynton Caldwell Award for Advancement in NEPA and Environmental Practice, to be established in honor of Lynton Caldwell, who is widely acknowledged as the author of the NEPA statute.

Friday, April 30 (Accomplishment Reporting) Ron Deverman opened the meeting at 5:04 p.m. He said he was pleased with the conference attendance and the focus tonight is on chapter and committee reports. Introductions were made.

a. Agenda Additions. Strategic Issue 3 on member benefits was added.

6 18 Draft May 4, 2010 22. Strategic Issue 3 (continued). Ron Lamb discussed the concept of a publication benefit. Currently we have the e-news and Environmental Practice. We propose to partner with a current events publisher for environmental news. The Greenwire newsletter was interested. They would issue a license to NAEP to redistribute five or six articles on a biweekly basis. A couple of people would have access to the newsletter and get to pick which articles we would further distribute. We could fund this with paid advertising. We would negotiate a price with Greenwire. We could also work on a scaled approach where the cost would change as we get more members. We will flesh out the concept more, determine a bottom line cost, and talk to sponsors. Another potential partnership would be with the Environmental Law institute.

We propose that we put out a ‗best of the conference‘ webinar series.

Tim provided an update on professional liability insurance. The broker needs the breakdown of the membership to take to different carriers and see which one of the top carriers has the best discount. At that point, we can market it. NAEP membership will be verified before they write the policy.

Kristen has agreed to serve on the member benefits task force. She will help with training. We will also look into partnering with other smaller associations on training.

We also need to get the affiliate marketing committee revitalized to get the logos on our sites.

Another idea was to market the association to non-members that attended the conference. Out of the 339 attendees, there were 200 non-members. A motion was made and seconded to offer the non-members who attended the conference a membership at the discounted rate of $100. This would also entitle them to a $100 member discount on next-year‘s conference. (Approved, 22, Opposed, 0, 1 abstention)

D. Accomplishment Reporting 23. Chapter Reports Paul Looney stated that the Florida chapter reports that they have 700 members, with 140 NAEP members. Tampa Bay is one of the largest chapters.

Bill Plumpton noted that Pennsylvania AEP is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Our conference is next week in the Poconos and all NAEP members are invited with a discount.

Carolyn Henn noted that Mid-Atlantic Region AEP officially became affiliated. Our first event was April 8 and the topic was Chesapeake Bay. We had about 60 people. The next event is May 13. Our website is MAREP.org. Our dues are $40 for full members.

Bob Morris noted that North Texas has about 30 members regularly attending monthly meetings.

John Jamison stated that North Carolina is getting ready to issue its annual scholarships to college students. Our members‘ pig picking is next week. Another set of natural heritage workshops is scheduled this year.

Josh Earhart stated that Georgia membership is increasing due to the meeting exposure. A lunch and learn is held monthly.

Roger Turner noted that California found Palm Springs to be a good venue for a conference last month. An advanced CEQA workshop is planned. The chapter website has links to all the local chapters. There are 1800 members.

7 19 Draft May 4, 2010 Joe Pinto stated that Arizona is handing out student scholarships. The new Board will be voted on in June. The golf scholarship will be reactivated after the conference last year.

Ron Deverman noted that Illinois is celebrating their 35th anniversary.

Harold Draper stated that Mid-America is having a speaker every two months for 2010.

24. Committee and Work Group Reports John Irving reported that the chapters committee will start on new projects now that the affiliation agreement is done. A new chapter toolkit and new contacts who wish to start new chapters are planned. A group in South Carolina, the SC AEP, will also be contacted. Next month‘s call will be on student chapters. For the parking lot, we need to assign a Board member responsibility for keeping track of all working group and committee information. Our committee meeting here discussed these potential tasks.

Judith Charles reported that the Energy and Environmental Policy committee has about 25 suggestions for training. In the last quarter, we took a look at three policy papers to determine whether to recommend NAEP positions. A paper on geoengineering and climate change was discussed, and it was decided not to recommend this except as a last resort. A paper on good and bad choices for energy policy was rejected. A paper describing the ‗dirt‘ on climate change was considered good science journalism but not a high level. The committee decided to work on two position papers, one on cap and trade and one on renewable energy.

Carol Snead reported that the Permanent Conference Committee has coordinated 2012 with the Texas chapters and proposes to have the conference in Austin. For 2013, it was felt that California would be too soon after San Diego. Our recommendation is Portland, Oregon in 2013. We are considering California for 2015. The recommendation to meet in Austin for 2012 was put to a Board vote (in favor 20, opposed 2, abstentions, 1)

25. 2010 Conference Committee Report Donna Carter reported that we had 339 registrants, 191 non-members and 148 members. We had 64 people attend training plus six instructors. We will most likely exceed $40,000 in profits before the profit share with the chapter. It is all due to the excess registrations. If we get over a threshold of 210 to 220 in registrations, we make a profit. There were a large number of last minute registrations.

For 2011, we pre-sold five booths for Denver. The 2011 website is activated.

26. ABCEP Report Gary Kellman reported that ABCEP will be marketing to consulting firms. Jim Yawn will continue to be the ABCEP representative on the NAEP Board. We will investigate regional programs to CEPs and have a social program. We accept payments on line. There is some concern that AICP has decided to offer a certified environmental planner, which would be a competing certification. However, ASTM standards for an environmental professional will include organizations accredited by CESB, and the AICP program is self- certified and not accredited. Our new five-year strategic plan has four committees.

27. Other Business We renewed our status as a non-profit corporation in Washington DC.

The meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m.

Attendance Ron Deverman, President [email protected] Paul Looney, Vice President [email protected] 8 20 Draft May 4, 2010 Joseph Musil, Treasurer [email protected] Harold Draper, Secretary [email protected] Katherine Atteberry, Georgia President [email protected] Marie Campbell, Director [email protected] Judith B. Charles, Director [email protected] Josh Earhart, Georgia Representative [email protected] Charles Eccleston, Director [email protected] Carolyn Henn, Mid-Atlantic Representative [email protected] Brock Hoegh, Indiana Representative [email protected] John Irving, Director [email protected] John Jamison, North Carolina Rep. [email protected] Gary Kelman, Director [email protected] Ron Lamb, Director [email protected] Kristen Maines, Director [email protected] Paula McLemore, Texas Representative [email protected] Jim Melton, Past President [email protected] Robert A. Michaels, Cert. Review Board [email protected] Jim Montgomery, Co-Editor, Env. Practice [email protected] Robert P. Morris, Director . [email protected] F. Yates Oppermann, Rocky Mtn. Rep. [email protected] Dennis Peters, Hawaii Representative [email protected] (on the phone) Joe Pinto, Arizona President [email protected] Bill Plumpton, Pennsylvania Representative [email protected] Carol Snead, Director . [email protected] Gene Talmadge, California President [email protected] Roger Turner, California Representative [email protected] Jim Yawn, ABCEP Representative [email protected]

Tim Bower, NAEP Managing Director [email protected] Donna Carter, NAEP Conference Planner [email protected] Aaron Johnson, Cambridge Univ. Press [email protected]

Guests Audrey Binder, Fellows Committee [email protected] Valerie Birch, Transportation WG Dan Carroll, Managing Editor, Env. Practice [email protected] Brian Hoppy [email protected] Helene Merkel [email protected] Dan Reinke [email protected] Robert Smythe [email protected]

Not Present: Ed Bowers, Mid-America Representative [email protected] Molly Brown, Northwest Representative [email protected] Nancy Favour, Arizona Representative [email protected] Shannon Julien, Florida President and Rep. [email protected] Erik Neugaard Florida Representative Tammy Rabideau, Michigan Representative [email protected] Denise Saigh, Alaska Representative [email protected] 9 21 Draft May 4, 2010 Kelly Tzoumis, Illinois Representative [email protected]

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10 NAEP Management Hours Report 22

Activity Jun-10 Jul-10 Aug-10 Sep-10 Oct-10 Nov-10 Dec-10 Jan-11 Feb-11 Mar-11 Apr-11 May-11 Total Administrative 5.5 5.5 Annual Conference-Onsite 0 0 Annual Conference-Post 0 0 Annual Conference-Prep 0 0 Annual Meeting Registration 0 0 Board 8.75 8.75 Chapter Activity 5 5 Chapter Financials 0 0 Committee/Work Group 1.5 1.5 E-Blast 4.5 4.5 Finance Committee/Accounting 17.75 17.75 Foundation 0 0 LRP Committee 0 0 Meetings 0 0 Membership Administration 8.25 8.25 Membership Processing 8 8 Membership Recruitment 0 0 Membership Retention 1.25 1.25 Newsletter 16.5 16.5 Products/Publications 0 0 Special Project A 0 0 Special Project B 0 0 Website 1.25 1.25

Total Hrs Used 78.25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 78.25 Contracted hours 90 90 92 92 92 92 92 92 92 92 92 92 1100 NAEP Management Hours Report 23

Activity Jun-09 Jul-09 Aug-09 Sep-09 Oct-09 Nov-09 Dec-09 Jan-10 Feb-10 Mar-10 Apr-10 May-10 Total Administrative 0.75 7.75 7 13.25 19.5 11.25 16 9 8.5 11.25 27.5 7.5 139.25 Annual Conference-Onsite 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 0 26 Annual Conference-Post 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Annual Conference-Prep 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.5 0 0 0 0 0.5 Annual Meeting Registration 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Board 10.25 65.75 8.75 14.25 60.25 10.5 13.25 65.25 8 11 45.75 11.25 324.25 Chapter Activity 2.5 1.5 0.5 1.5 3 6.75 1.5 7.25 6.75 4.25 4 5.25 44.75 Chapter Financials 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 3.5 4 2 19.5 Committee/Work Group 0 0 0.5 1 0.75 1.75 0 2.75 5.75 0.25 5.25 1.5 19.5 E-Blast 0 0 1.5 6.5 1.75 0.25 1.5 1.75 0 0 2.75 1 17 Finance Committee/Accounting 1 2.25 6.25 6 13 3.75 4.75 62 16.5 23.75 77.25 17.25 233.75 Foundation 0 0 0.5 0 0.75 0.5 8.75 0 0 0 0 0 10.5 LRP Committee 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Meetings 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Membership Administration 0 0 1 7 3 16 5.25 3.75 10 8.75 11.25 5 71 Membership Processing 0 0 0 1 18.5 11.5 11.25 4 7.5 2.5 4.5 7.5 68.25 Membership Recruitment 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 Membership Retention 0 1 0 0 4.25 12.5 1 0.75 3 1 0.75 2 26.25 Newsletter 0 0 1 2 1 3.5 13.5 0.25 5.75 11.25 11.25 1 50.5 Products/Publications 0 4 3.5 1.75 4.5 0.5 0.5 1.25 1.5 2.5 0.5 1.25 21.75 Special Project A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Special Project B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Website 0 0 0 15.25 4 1.25 0.75 0.5 1 0 0 0.75 23.5

Sub-Total 14.5 82.25 30.5 69.5 134.25 80 88 159 74.25 80 220.75 65.25 1098.25 Contracted hours 90 90 92 92 92 92 92 92 92 92 92 92 1100

Transition 67.25 42.75 37.25 27 2 4.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 180.75

Grand Total 81.75 125 67.75 96.5 136.25 84.5 88 159 74.25 80 220.75 65.25 1279 24

Report to NAEP Board of Directors on Environmental Practice July 2010

Submitted by Dan Carroll, Managing Editor of Environmental Practice

1. Status of June 2010 issue: 40th Anniversary of NEPA

The June 2010 issue is published. In the category of peer-reviewed manuscripts, there was one rejection, four articles with minor revisions, and three articles with major revisions. In addition to the seven peer reviewed articles, there were four non-peer reviewed articles. The total page count is 92 typeset pages.

2. Status of September 2010 issue

The (themeless) September 2010 issue is currently at Cambridge, in the copyediting/proof stage. All manuscripts except one met Cambridge’s publication schedule; the remaining article was three days late, and should not impact the timeliness of the journal. In the category of peer- reviewed manuscripts, there were four rejections, three articles sent for major revisions, and three articles sent for minor revisions. There are four non-peer reviewed articles, and the estimated total number of typeset pages is 75.

3. Future issues

December 2010: Water – Currently in peer review March 2011: Energy

Future theme issues: Transportation, Environmental Justice. The Transportation issue is currently in the manuscript solicitation phase, and the response has been positive enough that the issue may be swapped with Energy, and be published in the March 2011 issue, allowing more time for Energy submissions.

4. Upcoming articles

See attached sheet.

Article Summary

September

Peer reviewed

Smardon and Dwarka – “Ecosystem Restoration: Evaluating Local Knowledge and Management Systems of Fishermen in Fosu Lagoon, Ghana”

Wolfe – “A Social Capital Assessment of Canadian Community’s Water Management Strategy”

Baber – “Democratic Deliberation and Environmental Practice: The Case of Natural Resource Management”

Pautz – “Next Generation Environmental Policy and the Implications for Environmental Inspectors: Are Fears of Regulatory Capture Warranted?”

Maldonado – “Navigating the Emergency Provisions of Federal Environmental Planning Requirements”

Greer – “Breaking the Environmental Gridlock: Advance Mitigation Programs for Ecological Impacts”

Non-peer reviewed

Hey and Vaughn – “A Call for Federal Investment in Natural Infrastructure for the 21st Century”

Schmidt – “Gaps in CEQ’s Regulations”

Cuba – “The Ethics of Moving Forward” (Dialogue)

Linton – “Letter to the Editor” (Dialogue)

December

Peer review (currently in peer review, not yet accepted)

Cockerill, Tidwell, Daniel, and Sun – “Cooperative Modeling for Regional Water Management”

Oyewole, Thomas, Conley, and Wilson – “The Effects of Copper, Manganese, and Vandate Mixtures on Caco-2 Cell Cultures: A Case for the Implementation of the Precautionary Principle as a Risk Management Tool in Protecting the Public from Trace Metals in the Houston-Area Municipal Drinking Water”

Bloetscher, Meeroff, and Plummer – “Evaluation of Coastal Ocean Discharges and Environmental Impacts in Southeast Florida”

Cech – “Surface and Groundwater Interaction, Management, and Conflict: Alarming Trends for the 21st Century”

Kodack, Jenicek, Myers, Fournier, Miller, Hessel, Carroll, and Holmes – “Water Supply and Demand at Army Installations in the US”

Rango – “Use of Traditional Rangeland Water Sources for Cattle and Wildlife in the Arid and Semiarid Southerwestern US”

Wescott, Papakos, Delhomme, Hinde, and Hinde – “Design and Construction of Rotenone Delivery System for Invasive Species Control”

Michaels and Oko – “Hudson River PCB Dredging: Mid-Course Performance Assessment, and Implications Regarding Possible Project Continuation vs. Termination”

Non-peer reviewed

Hey and Vaughn – “Sustaining the Illinois Department of Natural Resources through Working Lands”

Michaels – “Gulf Oil Blowout: A Lesson NOT to be Learned by Experience”

Vernon – “Tapped” (film review)

27 National Association of Environmental Professionals 1049 Sunset Drive; Lake Wales, FL 33853-4226 863-949-0262 Fax 501-423-1701 email: [email protected] web site: www.naep.org

DATE: June 11, 2010

TO: Board of Directors Lynn McLeod, Josh Earhart, Heather Perrin

FROM: Donna Carter

SUBJECT: 2010 Conference Final Report

As I reported during the May 1st board meeting, the 2010 conference was much more successful than we had dared hope for early on, especially considering the reduction in exhibitors. The final numbers (report attached) show a profit of $51,712.23. This number is after I repaid the $20,000 “seed money from the NAEP General Funds”, (actually Joe instructed me to transfer it to the 2011 conference) but it is before the chapter profit payout and before any bonus you decide to pay me.

Our success came from several areas: 1. Good sales of sponsorships 2. Great keynote speakers and technical sessions, selected early and promoted heavily, 3. As usual, a very close watch over expenses and always looking for lower cost alternatives, 4. Much higher attendance, mostly in the speaker and/or government sections 5. The dedication, work, and extra effort the local chapter members contributed.

GAEP, with Heather Perrin and Josh Earhart in the lead, did a magnificent job of lining up keynote speakers, and training instructors. I am recommending that GAEP be paid at the Platinum Level of profit share (20%) and a check for $10,342.45 be sent to the chapter. The 3 criteria are:

A. 40% of chapter membership (NAEP membership not required) attendance for a minimum of one day or one training course or Conference attendees from the chapter exceeds 100 60% of current GAEP membership attended.

B. Obtained local exhibitors and sponsors of $12,000 or more Brought in $12,950 in exhibitors and sponsors

C. Provide 20 volunteers as requested by conference coordinator. Supplied 15 “volunteer days”, but it was all I needed. Plus the local committee members were very helpful before, during and after the conference.

If approved, after the chapter profit share, NAEP will realize a net profit of $41,369.78. Please let me know when I have approval to write and send a check to GAEP and for what amount if other than the recommended.

Hotel Contract

Our contract with the Hyatt included a guaranteed block of 600 room nights. At the end of the conference we had used 669 room nights. The hotel sold out fairly early for Friday and Saturday night, but I was able to get some people rooms after the block had expired.

Our food minimum requirement was $60,000 plus 31% taxes and gratuity for a total minimum of $78,600. Our final food bill was $79,483.65. Initially I thought we would have to order 3 meals a day to meet this, but the higher attendance meant I could cut back on what was ordered per meal. I doubt if anyone went hungry!

We had 4 negotiated room rates at the Hyatt: regular, government, speaker and staff. The hotel honored more 28 government rate rooms than we had in our contract because of the clause I put in saying they had to give us credit in our block for any rooms booked outside the block. A number of government people booked outside the block when it filled up, but by providing our registration list to the hotel, they were able to identify those individuals and move them into the block. I have increased the government rate block from 20% to 25% of the total for the Sheraton in Denver. We have that same clause in our contract with the Sheraton.

Attendance

Registration Type Count Compared to Phoenix 2009 Full Conference 252 197 One Day 31 29 Total Paying Attendees 283 226

Speakers attending one session only 43 33 Booth Attendee (no fee) 10 16 Total Attendees 336 275

Membership Breakdown Count Member 190 108 Non member 146 167

There were 117 attendees who registered using the $100 discount for speakers or government employees. This is very popular with those who qualify.

Exhibitors and Sponsors

Our budget for exhibitor and sponsors was $80,000 in exhibitor and sponsor sales, the actual achieved was $72,300. There were 13 exhibit booth spaces and 4 table top spaces sold. In addition there were 3 table top spaces where the fee was waived: ABCEP, DePaul University, and Centergy (a trade for an NAEP booth at the Georgia Environmental Conference in August 2010).

On the sponsor side, the breakdown was as follows:

Level Count Platinum - $10,000 1 Quantum -$7500 1 Silver - $2500 3 Copper - $1500 2 Bronze - $1000 4 Pewter - $500 3 Other - varied 5

A complete list of exhibitors and sponsors is attached.

Registration

Registration went smoothly this year, with only a few walk ins. We did have numerous “speaker only” individuals who had not registered, so we didn’t have their name tags ready. We had 2 volunteers who worked the whole conference, Mary Youmans and Robert Dukes. Mary worked registration and Robert worked registration and was a room monitor. This smoothed the process from one day to the next as they knew the routine.

AV Equipment

I used an outside A/V company (Tech Rentals) this year as the in house company was considerably more expensive. Tech Rentals did a very nice job and actually helped set up and take down NAEP’s equipment (laptops and projectors), which made Chip’s job go smoothly. Once again the donated laptops and projectors saved tens of thousands of dollars and a big thanks to them. The 29 equipment came from:

1. Todd Barker (own) – projector & laptop 2. Jason Goffinet (Volkert) – projector & laptop 3. Ecological Solutions –Todd Barker - projector & laptop 4. Environmental Services Inc. – David Dickson - projector & laptop 5. Environmental Services Inc – Kevin Middlebrook – projector & laptop 6. CUH2A/HDR Atlanta – Karen Johnson – laptop & projector 7. Paul Looney (personal & Volkert -FL) – laptop & projector 8. ESA - Darcey Rosenblatt (CA) – laptop & projector 9. Parametrix – Jennifer Lundberg (WA) – laptop & projector

And, Chip Carter willingly and expertly handled the AV set up, break down, problem solving, and other related issues.

Social Events

The Wednesday night President’s dinner at the Georgia Aquarium was a hit and well attended with 21 additional tickets sold. Favorable comments were received about the food, the venue, the critters, and the ease of getting there by walking.

Training

The two training classes were very successful this year and well over budget. The NEPA class sold out, although they did allow extras who showed up the day of the event to attend. The final count for the NEPA class was 48 and the Section 106, 4(f) class had 16.

Concerns

Our biggest concern is those speakers who cancelled at the last minute (within the last 1-2 weeks). At that point it is almost impossible to replace them, so sessions end up with a shortage of speakers. Additionally, by then the final program has gone to print with incorrect information. This is an issue that I have asked the PCC to take up and they will be making recommendations to the board.

A second issue is the lack of paper submissions for the conference proceedings. Less than 45% of the speakers submitted anything, and some of those were no more than a power point presentation without any annotation. Again, the PCC will be taking this issue up and will come to the board with recommendations.

And a third issue is making sure the papers are actually in line with the session title and conference theme. I feel this issue can be addressed when addressing the second issue above. By having papers submitted in advance we will know if the topic is relevant. 30 EXHIBITORS HDR Inc w/ sponsorship Inc w/ sponsorship ICF International $2,500 $2,500 ESRI Inc w/ sponsorship Inc w/ sponsorship Am. Public University System $2,500 $2,500 Voss Signs $2,500 $2,500 Duke Envir. Leadership Program $2,500 $2,500 Gannett Fleming $2,500 $2,500 Sapphos Environmental $2,500 $2,500 AMEC $2,500 $2,500 Office of Reg. Env. & Gov't Affairs $2,500 $2,500 Parametrix $2,500 $2,500 ManTech $2,500 $2,500 Environmental Services Inc $2,500 $2,500 Env. Practice (EP) $0 $0 DePaul $0 $0 Jacobs JJG Inc w/ sponsorship Inc w/ sponsorship AECOM $1,500 $1,500 Arcadis Inc w/ sponsorship Inc w/ sponsorship Cambridge University Press $1,500 $1,500 Centergy (trade for NAEP booth at GA Env conference) $0 $0

SPONSORS ESRI $10,000 $10,000 HDR $7,500 $7,500 Arcadis $2,500 $2,500 Jacobs JJG $2,500 $2,500 ManTech $2,500 $2,500 Edwards - Pitman Environmental $1,500 $1,500 Solid Waste Authority of PBC $1,500 $1,500 Volkert Inc $1,000 $1,000 Mulkey Engineers & Consultants $1,000 $1,000 HNTB $1,000 $1,000 Parsons $1,000 $1,000 Burns & McDonnell $500 $500 ESA $500 $500 Parsons Brinckerhoff $500 $500 Cambridge Univ Press $1,500 $1,500 DIRTT Environmental Solutions $3,000 $3,000 GAEP $200 200 O'Brien & Gere $250 250 INL $1,000 1000

PROGRAM ADS ESA ¼ page $500 $500 Sapphos Env ¼ page $500 $500 AMEC ¼ page $500 $500 Duke ½ page $850 $850 Env Career Ctr $500 $500

NAEP Conference Budget vs. Actuals: 2010 Conference July 2009 - June 2010

Total Actual Budget Income 2010 Conference Income C100 Registration C111 Member Full Early 22,327.20 25,740.00 C112 Member Full Gov't/Speaker Early 11,496.01 10,270.00 C113 Member Full Regular 7,630.00 5,995.00 C114 Member Full Gov't/Speaker Regular 3,607.50 1,335.00 C115 Member Full Late 5,550.00 2,380.00 C116 Member Full Gov't/Speaker Late 3,960.00 2,475.00 C121 Non-member Full Early 11,900.00 13,090.00 C122 Non-member Full Gov't/Speaker Early 14,925.00 5,445.00 C123 Non-member Full Regular 5,655.00 4,515.00 C124 Non-member Full Gov't/Speker Regular 8,520.00 2,180.00 C125 Non-member Full Late 8,590.00 6,950.00 C126 Non-member Full Gov't/Speaker Late 10,115.00 2,380.00 C131 Member One Day Early 1,325.00 780.00 C132 Member One Day Regular 2,560.00 1,225.00 C141 Non-member One Day Early 1,770.00 1,475.00 C142 Non-member One Day Regular 3,205.00 2,415.00 C151 Student Early 125.00 375.00 C152 Student Regular 900.00 150.00 C162 Student Waivers 500.00 Total C100 Registration $ 124,160.71 $ 89,675.00 C200 Sponsors and Exhibitors C202 Platinum Sponsor 10,000.00 10,000.00 C203 Quantum Sponsor 7,500.00 7,500.00 C205 Silver Sponsor 6,500.00 10,000.00 C206 Copper Sponsor 3,000.00 1,500.00 C207 Bronze Sponsor 4,000.00 1,000.00 C208 Pewter Sponsor 1,500.00 3,000.00 C209 Misc Sponsor 5,950.00 3,000.00 C211 Ad Sponsor Half Page 850.00 0.00 C212 Quarter Page Ad 2,500.00 C214 Booth Exhibitors 27,500.00 35,000.00 C215 tabletop Exhibitors 3,000.00 9,000.00 Total C200 Sponsors and Exhibitors $ 72,300.00 $ 80,000.00 C300 Extra Event Tickets C301 Reception Tickets 135.00 360.00 C302 Lunch Tickets 855.00 1,260.00 C303 President's Offsite Event 1,890.00 1,615.00 Total C300 Extra Event Tickets $ 2,880.00 $ 3,235.00 C500 Other Income C503 Misc Income 0.20 0.00 C511 Training Registration 19,550.00 3,750.00 C521 Tours 286.23 1,950.00 Total C500 Other Income $ 19,836.43 $ 5,700.00 Total 2010 Conference Income $ 219,177.14 $ 178,610.00 Total Income $ 219,177.14 $ 178,610.00 Expenses 32

2010 Conference Expenses C1100 Administration Pre Conference C1101 Oct Committee Expenses 1,060.16 1,500.00 C1102 Fax/Phone/Postage 1,380.67 1,000.00 C1103 Conference Facility Deposits (333.35) 0.00 C1104 Office & Misc Supplies 1,169.58 750.00 C1105 Freight & Shipping 314.58 1,200.00 C1106 Bank Fees/credit card charges 5,888.56 6,750.00 C1107 Online Paper Collection fee 850.00 1,500.00 C1108 Meals for volunteers 322.56 670.00 C1109 APA CM Registration 995.00 995.00 Total C1100 Administration Pre Conference $ 11,647.76 $ 14,365.00 C1200 Administration C1201 Conference Planner Fee 33,000.00 33,000.00 C1202 Conf Planner Travel 2,774.87 3,700.00 C1203 Bags for Attendees 531.98 1,238.00 C1204 Signage 667.44 1,500.00 C1205 Badges, holders, lanyards, ribbons 825.29 1,375.00 C1206 Promotional items 2,229.00 1,925.00 Total C1200 Administration $ 40,028.58 $ 42,738.00 C1400 Job Fair/Networking Reception C1401 Bartender Fees 260.00 260.00 C1402 Food 9,289.08 7,500.00 Total C1400 Job Fair/Networking Reception $ 9,549.08 $ 7,760.00 C1500 Day One C1501 Food 18,499.11 15,992.00 C1505 President's Dinner 16,602.00 26,000.00 C1507 Entertainment for PD 9,000.00 0.00 Total C1500 Day One $ 44,101.11 $ 41,992.00 C1600 Second Day C1601 Food 22,533.88 18,540.00 Total C1600 Second Day $ 22,533.88 $ 18,540.00 C1700 Third Day C1701 Food 19,879.95 16,370.00 Total C1700 Third Day $ 19,879.95 $ 16,370.00 C1800 Meeting Rooms C1801 Exhibits 900.00 C1804 Audio Visual 7,321.20 7,000.00 C1805 Keynote Speaker Honoraria/expenses 973.55 5,000.00 Total C1800 Meeting Rooms $ 8,294.75 $ 12,900.00 C1900 Publicity Materials C1901 Print and mail CFP 775.00 C1902 Print and mail Adv. Program 2,441.19 5,000.00 C1903 Print Final Program 2,913.71 3,000.00 Total C1900 Publicity Materials $ 5,354.90 $ 8,775.00 C2000 Training and Tours C2001 Training Printing/Copies 92.33 0.00 C2002 Trans/Admin fees for tour 1,300.00 C2003 Tours water & lunch 750.00 C2004 Training Speaker Fees 1,500.00 C2006 AM Coffee 220.00 C2007 AM Break 2,556.81 180.00 C2008 Training lunch 3,425.76 1,040.00 C2009 Training PM Break 200.00 Total C2000 Training and Tours $ 6,074.90 $ 5,190.00 33

Total 2010 Conference Expenses $ 167,464.91 $ 168,630.00 Total Expenses $ 167,464.91 $ 168,630.00 Net Operating Income $ 51,712.23 $ 9,980.00 $ 9,980.00 C1305 Chapter profit share (20%) ($10,342.45)

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MEETING MINUTES

Project Name: NAEP2011 Project No.: Location: Teleconference Meeting Date: June 17, 2010 Time: 11am Pacific Minutes by: Jennifer Lundberg Attendees: Donna Carter Company: Judy Charles David Keys Darcey Rosenblatt Stacy Woodson Yates Oppermann Nancy Skinner Subject: 2011 Conference Planning

Exhibitors: No change from last month from the local committee. Currently pursuing local level exhibitors. The local committee is re-energized.

 Western Cultural Resource Management signed up as an exhibitor (per Donna).

NAEP is looking for webinar topics.

 Any presentations/abstracts/ideas that would make a good webinar should be forwarded to Paul Looney.

Training: No change from last month. Lamar Smith is on board to do NEPA training.

 Other potential training opportunities are listed below. Local committee would like input from the planning committee.

o IECR – Udall considering ½-day training on conflict resolution (similar to the training they conducted for AZ in 2009). Can be expensive.

o International Agency for Public Participation wants to do something but may also be a potential sponsor

o Considering an erosion control certification class meeting CDOT/Colorado requirements. Likely a great local draw.

 Yates to put a spreadsheet together on who the local committee is considering, costs, etc.

Key notes: No change from last month. Letters are in draft but have not been sent to potential speakers.

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Tours: Local committee is considering offering some informal, small group tours. Not related to the conference and will not be in the program.

 Alternative energy tour

 Breckenridge

Energy and Environment Committee

 Judy did not get any interest in the Energy Chair during the last meeting but lots of interest in the symposium.

 Parametrix is very interested in the symposium

 Yates was to contact Ron Lamb to see if he was interested but could not report back. Ron is currently the Military chair.

Old Business No change or update on important dates, track chair lists, or awards.

 Next call is July 15 at 11am Pacific

New Business

Permanent Conference Committee (PCC) recommendations for speakers’ benefits and requirements. In response to the high number of speakers dropping out and the poor showing in the proceedings of the 2010 conference, the PCC is going to recommend the following to the Board at the July 17 meeting:

 Speaker fees – end the “no fees if attend only your session” allowance and require all speakers to register for at least one day or the full conference. There would be a speaker discount of $50 for 1-day registration and $100 off full registration.

 Paper submission requirements – speakers would be required to submit a paper to the proceedings 6 weeks before the conference.

 Jennifer and Yates are discussing a “soft landing” on this policy to implement over the next 1-2 years. We would like to provide an implementation plan to the PCC. We have the following concerns:

o Finding speakers willing to pay for their own travel, conference registration and submitting a full paper is likely to significantly reduce the number of abstracts submitted, reducing the number of potential abstracts to select from (we estimate we need 2-3 abstracts to choose from for each presentation to get to this point).

o Would an annotated PowerPoint slide presentation be acceptable?

o This policy does not adequately address the Hot Topic Lunch speakers or the panels. HTL does not lend itself to a paper and, depending on the panel, that may not either.

 Brings up a point of discussion for the track chairs. Why do we have such a hard time with getting papers into the proceedings and getting speakers to show? The last 2 years have had a steady decrease in the number of papers submitted for the proceedings and an increase of no-shows.

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 Other ideas from track chairs about how to implement the recommended policy while not losing a large number of abstract submissions? Please provide by July 5 to Jennifer or Yates.

Chair updates

 Judy Charles – has had several inquiries about the 2012 conference. Donna confirmed it will be held in Austin, TX but the exact dates and hotel have not been determined yet.

 David Keys –has sent out an email to the Navy and Ocean Services to try to get them engaged in the conference.

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Project Name: 2011 NAEP Conference Project No.: Location: phone Meeting Date: May 20, 2010 Time: 11am Pacific Minutes by: Jennifer Lundberg Attendees: Betsy Shreve Company: Ron Lamb Paul Looney Judy Charles Donna Carter Yates Opermann

Subject: First Planning Meeting

 Discussed the issue of speakers dropping out at the last minute last year

o Most often occurred with the speakers who did not register or used the “free” speaker option.

o Concern is that there is not a real commitment from these speakers.

o Suggest going back to requiring at least the 1 day attendance, requiring commitment 1 month prior to the conference or replace them, having a reduced day rate for speaker, or having a refundable speakers fee

o Tabled for now. Will be discussed off line and possible solutions presented to the board and planning committee.

 There were quite a few sales pitches in the guise of a presentation. Need to be more vigilant to prevent that in the future.

 Need to provide additional guidance to moderators/session chairs to help tie the presentations within a session together. What is the theme and how do the speakers support that theme? This should also help with the concern about content we got from the survey results.

o Yates and Jennifer will work on this with Donna.

 Improving Friday attendance

o Will have the hot topic lunches on Friday again. Need to be sure to have well known people or a very interesting topic that will encourage people to stay.

o All track chairs and session chairs will work to prevent this to the greatest extent possible.

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 Improve Wednesday and Friday attendance by grouping the more technical sessions early on Wednesday (after opening keynote) and in the late Friday sessions. These should be very technical in nature and avoid the case studies or lessons learned. Instead something like how to meet the new CEQ guidance for CEs for a specific project or technical discussion of how to restore wetland functions.

o This will also address the content concern voiced in the survey.

o Action to be taken in October planning meeting.

 There will be 4 rooms operating for each session block.

 We are still in need of an Energy track chair. We have several feelers out for people in the energy field to take this on.

o Judy Charles is checking with the Energy Panel, Yates has someone in mind who is not a NAEP member, Jim Melton was suggested (not sure by who), and Jennifer has contacted some folks in the Parametrix Energy field to see if they are interested.

 Yates discussed the keynotes currently being pursued. There are no firm commitments yet but a tentative commitment from Tim Evanoof (sp?) from Yellowstone NP. Also working a military-environmental angle, Ken Salazar from Dept of Interior, national food chain VP based in Colorado, national environmental groups, Region 8 EPA director, and Colorado governor candidate.

o The local committee is working on this.

 The exhibitor and sponsors sign ups are moving ahead. There are a few who signed up at the Atlanta conference. The local conference committee has a plan of attack to get more sponsorship this year. Also have a suggestion to incorporate more vendors into the exhibit space including YSI (field instruments), Forestry Suppliers, and Field Environmental.

o All track chairs are asked to consider exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities when talking with folks about the conference.

o Paul Looney is taking a lead on this. Donna is also talking with reps to these sort of companies.

 There is interest in creating an Energy Symposium, similar to the San Diego Climate Change Symposium from a few years back. The Colorado Governor’s Office and Dept of Energy will be approached to sponsor this. The symposium would happen on the Tuesday of the conference (training day). Several other trainings have been considered and there is a commitment from Lamar Smith of FHWA to do a NEPA training of some sort that day as well.

o The local committee is working on the training with Lamar. Yates will pursue the Energy Symposium opportunity with Ron Lamb.

 There will not be any tours planned this year. We’ve had to cancel most of them over the last few years.

 The President’s dinner will happen. Right now the venue being considered is the Denver Art Museum. It’s about 4 blocks from the hotel so no transportation costs. Still working on the budget and particulars. We can have a large meeting area for the meal and can open specific exhibits for people to tour.

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o The local committee is working on this.

 The October planning meeting is October 15 at the hotel. We’ll start at 8:30 am and includes a light breakfast fare and lunch. We tour the meeting space that day so we’ll know what rooms will be for the general sessions and the breakouts. We’ll determine which abstracts are selected and put them into sessions then put the whole conference schedule together. If there is a lot of planning ahead of time by the track chairs, we could get done early! This exercise typically goes until 3pm so if you are flying out Friday evening schedule your flight for after 6pm. Hopefully you can join the board for spirits and dinner Friday evening so if you can stay over Friday night that would be great.

 Please let Donna know if you’re coming to the October meeting so that she can determine if a block is needed. Our rate is $109/night. Let her know if you’ll be there Thursday and/or Friday.

 Other important dates were discussed as was the need to get the awards nominations in early enough to fit them into the scheduling of the conference (October). Unfortunately we seem to shoe horn these in much later. All track chairs are encouraged to promote getting projects into the awards as early as possible. (If someone declines an inquiry about presenting a paper then maybe they could go for the award).

o Jennifer and Yates are working with the awards committee and the board to resolve this issue.

 We will offer targeted marketing opportunities this year but having official 1-page marketing flyers for specific tracks. This is bringing about the “NEPA Symposium” idea. These will be for marketing specific sectors or fields of study such as NEPA, Transportation, Energy, etc.

o Track chairs are responsible for creating the information needed in the flyer and forwarding to Donna for final layout and e-distribution.

Meeting Minutes 3 May 20, 2010 2010 NAEP General Fund Budget, as 40 Approved by the NAEP Board of Directors on October 24, 2009

# CATEGORY 2009 BUDGET 2009 ACTUAL APPROVED 2010 BUDGET NOTES- EXPLANATION OF LINE ITEMS YTD (Jan-Sep BUDGET 2009) INCOME

INCOME GENERATED BY MEMBERSHIP DUES (ESTIMATE BASED ON CURRENT 100 DUES INCOME MEMBERSHIP DEMOGRAPHICS) 101 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP $225,000.00 $90,000.00 $127,500.00 X @ $150.00 best assumes 850 mambers 102 ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP $12,500.00 $0.00 $6,250.00 X @ $125.00 assumes 50 Associate Members 103 CORPORATE PRIMARY MEMBERSHIP $2,250.00 $0.00 $4,500.00 X @ $750.00 assumes 6 Corporate Members 104 CORPORATE BRANCH MEMBERSHIP $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 X @ $375.00 Not a significant source of revenue for 2010 105 SENIOR MEMBERSHIP $0.00 $0.00 $2,400.00 X @ $75.00 Not a significant source of revenue for 2010 (32=2,400.00) 106 STUDENT MEMBERSHIP $4,000.00 $0.00 $1,120.00 X @ $40.00 assumes 28 Student Members 107 STUDENT CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 X @ $150.00 Not a significant source of revenue for 2010 108 UNIVERSITY ADVISOR MEMBERSHIP $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 X @ $150.00 Not a significant source of revenue for 2010 109 CHAPTER DUES RECEIVED $0.00 $375.00 $1.00 Placeholder for dues pass through 100 TOTAL DUES INCOME $243,750.00 $90,375.00 $141,771.00

200 GENERAL INCOME INCOME SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE CLASSIFIED 201 DIVIDENDS $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Not a significant source of revenue for 2010 202 INTEREST $0.00 $40.97 $0.00 Not a significant source of revenue for 2010 203 MAILING LIST RENTAL $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Not a significant source of revenue for 2010 204 LOGO SALES $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Not a significant source of revenue for 2010 205 REALIZED GAIN/LOSS $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Not a significant source of revenue for 2010 206 TRANSFER IN FROM SURPLUS/SAVINGS $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $24,000.00 to be transferred only if needed. Reserve Funds maintained as dedicated account. 207 GRANTS $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Not a significant source of revenue for 2010 200 TOTAL GENERAL INCOME $0.00 $40.97 $0.00 NET CONFERENCE INCOME AND SUBSEQUENT PROFIT (SEE SEPARATE BUDGET FOR 300 CONFERENCE & WORKSHOP INCOME DETAIL) 301 CONFERENCE INCOME pass through $0.00 $0.00 $1.00 Placeholder for dues pass through 302 CONFERENCE NET PROFIT $30,488.00 $51,465.17 $15,000.00 Anticipated Conference Profit for 2010 - best 325 attendees and worst 250 attendees 303 WORKSHOP INCOME pass through $0.00 $0.00 $1.00 Placeholder for dues pass through 304 WORKSHOP NET PROFIT $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Not a significant source of revenues for 2010 300 TOTAL CONFERENCE & WORKSHOP INCOME $30,488.00 $51,465.17 $15,002.00 INCOME GENERATED BY PUBLICATION AGREEMENTS, PRODUCTION, AND 400 PUBLICATIONS INCOME DISTRIBUTION 401 E-NEWSLETTER $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Not a significant source of revenues for 2010 400 TOTAL PUBLICATIONS INCOME $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 500 VENDOR INCOME INCOME GENERATED THROUGH AGREEMENTS WITH 3rd PARTY VENDORS 501 JOB TARGET $21,600.00 $5,829.05 $12,000.00 Estimate based on 2008/2009 502 VENDOR AGREEMENTS $0.00 $0.00 $15,000.00 Cambridge University Press Editioral Agreement 503 INSTITUTIONAL AGREEMENTS $0.00 $27,238.54 $12,000.00 Cambridge University Press Profit Sharing from the EP Journal 504 SPONSORSHIP $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Not a significant source of revenues for 2010 500 TOTAL VENDOR INCOME $21,600.00 $33,067.59 $39,000.00

TOTAL INCOME $295,838.00 $174,948.73 $195,773.00

EXPENSES

1000 GENERAL EXPENSES OVERHEAD 1001 MANAGEMENT FEE $83,500.00 $52,218.89 $56,375.00 Based on executed Bower Mgt Services Management Contract 1002 SUPPLEMENTAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Covered in Bower Contract 1003 ADMINISTRATIVE MEETINGS & TRAVEL $4,500.00 $2,414.18 $4,500.00 Staff travel to attend Board Meetings in 2010 1004 OFFICE EXPENSE $3,000.00 $3,242.13 $3,000.00 Includes Postage, Printing, Copying, Internet, and Telecommunications 1005 INSURANCE PREMIUM $2,000.00 $1,670.00 $2,000.00 D&O/General Liability Insurance. (Consider adding Chapter coverage in 2010/11) 1006 ACCOUNTING & TAXES $2,100.00 $1,831.00 $3,300.00 Tax return-$1,500,CSC Services-$300,Incorporation fees-$1,500 1006L LEGAL $0.00 $4,048.60 $1,500.00 On-call services 1007 BANK FEES & SERVICE CHARGES $9,000.00 $11,293.39 $10,000.00 Based on 5% charge for credit card processing and other fees 1008 TRANSFER OUT TO SURPLUS/SAVINGS $28,738.00 $0.00 $0.00 Excess of revenue over expenses, to be transferred to savings. Maintained as dedicated account.

1000 TOTAL GENERAL EXPENSES $132,838.00 $76,718.19 $80,675.00

EXPENSES GENERATED BY THE BOARD (SERVICES THEY PERFORM OR ARRANGE 2000 BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXPENSES FOR THE ASSOCIATION) 2001 BOARD ADMINISTRATIVE $650.00 $686.96 $650.00 Includes Postage, Printing, Copying, and Telecommunications 2002 BOARD MEETINGS $3,000.00 $4,678.43 $6,000.00 Includees meeting expenses - does not include hotel, travel and meals 2003 BOARD RETREAT $1,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 Retreat cancelled 2004 BOARD TRAVEL $500.00 $498.38 $500.00 To be used for Board member travel; Executive Committee approval required 2005 PRESIDENT'S EXPENSES $2,000.00 $1,811.04 $2,000.00 $3,000.00 as requested limited to 2009 amount pending additional funds 2006 PROFESSIONAL DUES $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Not to be funded in 2010 2000 TOTAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXPENSES $7,150.00 $7,674.81 $9,150.00

3000 MEMBERSHIP SERVICES - GENERAL EXPENSES EXPENSES GENERATED FROM PROVIDING BASIC MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS 3001 MEMBERSHIP ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES $0.00 $0.00 $5,000.00 Renewal notice printing/postage and acknowledgement packet postage/printing 3002 ZIRZOW SCHOLARSHIP $1,700.00 $1,156.00 $1,000.00 $1 from each membership dues payment based upon December 31 membership counts. Maintained as dedicated account. 3003 JIM ROBERTS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $0.00 $3,098.00 $0.00 Voluntary contributions to scholarship fund. Maintained as dedicated account. 3000 TOTAL MEMBERSHIP SERVICES - GENERAL EXPENSES $1,700.00 $4,254.00 $6,000.00

EXPENSES GENERATED FROM COMMUNICATION SERVICES PROVIDED TO MEMBERS 4000 MEMBERSHIP SERVICES - COMMUNICATIONS EXPENSES AS A BENEFIT 4001 ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICE JOURNAL $110,000.00 $44,899.00 $42,000.00 CAMBRIDGE UNIV expenses to publish 4 Journals a year 4002 E-NEWSLETTER $5,000.00 $0.00 $2,000.00 Production and distribution of quarterly e-newsletter 4003 WEBSITE $15,500.00 $10,150.22 $5,000.00 Annual hosting and site maintenance; web fix effort; Conference and Membership Registration on-line payment interim resolution. Memberclicks plus others 4004 DEPAUL UNIV MANAGING EDITOR EXPENSE $0.00 $0.00 $61,000.00 Per DePaul University Contract for Managing Editor Services. 4005 ANNUAL CONFERENCE FEES PAID DIRECTLY TO NAEP $0.00 $0.00 $1.00 Pass through for misc conference Expenses 4006 BASIC WORKSHOP $0.00 $0.00 $1.00 Pass through for collected Workshop Expenses 4007 CHAPTER DUES SENT TO CHAPTERS $0.00 $0.00 $1.00 Pass though for collected Chapter Dues 4008 SPEAKER HONORARIUMS NOT ELSEWHERE $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Placeholder $1,500 requested on hold pending available funds and need. 4009 PAYMENT OF ANNUAL CONFERENCE PROFIT $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Now included in Conferecne Budget. SHARING TO SPONSORING CHAPTER AND CONFERENCE MANAGER 4000 TOTAL MEMBERSHIP SERVICES - COMMUNICATIONS EXPENSES $130,500.00 $55,049.22 $110,003.00

5000 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES 5001 STRATEGIC (BUSINESS) PLAN $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Not to be funded in 2010 5002 MARKETING PLAN $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Not to be funded in 2010 5003 TRADE SHOW PRESENCE $3,000.00 $1,508.70 $500.00 Placeholder. $3,000.00 requested $500.00 available pending funds and need 5004 NAEP BROCHURE AND LITERATURE PRINTING AND $0.00 $0.00 $3,000.00 Updating and printing new member information packages. DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES 5000 TOTAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES $3,000.00 $1,508.70 $3,500.00

6000 COMMITTEE EXPENSES FUNDS ALLOCATED TO COMMITTEES TO PERFORM THEIR STATED FUNCTIONS 6001 AFFILIATED MARKETING COMMITTEE $0.00 $480.00 $0.00 Committee Chair did not request funding for 2010 6002 AWARDS COMMITTEE $0.00 $1,990.42 $2,500.00 Cose to prepare Plaques and Gifts for NAEP Annual Awards 6003 CAREER DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Committee Chair did not request funding for 2010 6004 CHAPTERS COMMITTEE $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Committee Chair did not request funding for 2010 6005 ELECTIONS COMMITTEE $0.00 $50.00 $500.00 Preparation and distribution of annual Board of Directors Election Ballots and to run election process

6006 ETHICS COMMITTEE $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Committee Chair did not request funding for 2010 6007 EXTERNAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Committee Chair did not request funding for 2010 6008 FELLOW MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Committee Chair did not request funding for 2010 6009 INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE $2,500.00 $0.00 $500.00 $2,000.00 requested $500.00 available pending additional funds and need 6010 INTERNET COMMITTEE $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Committee Chair did not request funding for 2010 6011 MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE $0.00 $0.00 $500.00 Funds allocated by Board to sponsor membership programs. 6012 PERMANENT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Committee Chair did not request funding for 2010 6013 POLICY COMMITTEE $0.00 $0.00 $500.00 $1,500.00 requested $500.00 available pending additional funds and need 6014 PUBLICATION COMMITTEE $0.00 $0.00 $500.00 Funds allocated by Board to re-establish Publications Committee 6015 STUDENT CHAPTERS COMMITTEE $2,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 Committee Chair did not request funding for 2010 6000 TOTAL COMMITTEE EXPENSES $4,500.00 $2,520.42 $5,000.00

7000 WORKING GROUP EXPENSES FUNDS ALLOCATED TO WORKING GROUPS TO PERFORM THEIR STATED FUNCTIONS 7001 NEPA WORKING GROUP $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Working Group Chair did not request funding for 2010 7002 TRANSPORTATION WORKING GROUP $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Working Group Chair did not request funding for 2010 7003 ENERGY WORKING GROUP $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Working Group Chair did not request funding for 2010 7004 EDUCATIONSUSTAINABLE RESEARCH SYSTEMS &WORKING SCIENCE GROUPWORKING $3,000.00 $440.74 $0.00 Working Group Chair did not request funding for 2010 7005 GROUP $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Working Group Chair did not request funding for 2010 7006 HEALTH IMPACT ASESSMENT $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Working Group Chair did not request funding for 2010 7000 TOTAL WORKING GROUP EXPENSES $3,000.00 $440.74 $0.00

8000 CHAPTERS EXPENSES EXPENSES GENERATED IN SUPPORT OF, AND GROWTH OF CHAPTERS 8001 START UP $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Chapter Chairs did not request funding for 2010 8002 (FUTURE) RETREAT FOR CHAPTERS - 2012 $2,500.00 $0.00 $2,500.00 Purpose: NAEP initiated the planning of this Retreat in 2007; the Board approved an on-going allocation of $2,500 per year, to be saved for this event, to be held in FY2012. By 2012, NAEP will have accumulated $10,000. The overall goal is to foster NAEP/Chapter relationships. It gives opportunity to bring together the leadership of NAEP to discuss the status and future of NAEP. Maintained as dedicated account. 8003 CHAPTER SUPPORT $0.00 $0.00 $1,160.00 AZAEP-$160,PAEP-$250,TBAEP-$750. TBAEP requested $1,300.00 of which $750.00 is available pending addional funds. 8004 CHAPTER EVENT SPONSORSHIP $0.00 $500.00 $0.00 Chapters did not request funding for 2010 8000 TOTAL CHAPTERS EXPENSES $2,500.00 $500.00 $3,660.00

9000 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE EXPENSES FUNDS ALLOCATED TO THE INITIAL FOLLOW-UP OF THE STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION 9001 NAEP Action Plan Objective 1 / Image/Identity $2,100.00 $546.08 $500.00 To be used at the discretion of the Board Liaisons - Harold Draper and Joe Musil 9002 NAEP Action Plan Objective 2 / Resolution of Chapter Issues $3,450.00 $0.00 $500.00 To be used at the discretion of the Board Liaison - John Irving

9003 NAEP Action Plan Objective 3 / Increase & Improve Member $5,100.00 $0.00 $500.00 To be used at the discretion of the Board Liaisons - Ron Lamb and Brian Smith Benefits 9000 TOTAL STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE EXPENSES $10,650.00 $546.08 $1,500.00

TOTAL EXPENSES $295,838.00 $149,212.16 $219,488.00

NAEP Net Income/Expenses $0.00 $25,736.57 ($23,715.00) *Line item 8002 - Cost Assumptions for 2012 Chapter Retreat: 1. Forty participants: 34 chapter representatives, 4 executive board members, 1 chapter committee chair, and 1 student chapter representative 2. $150.00 for one night stay for each participant ($6,000.00) 3. $4,000.00 for food and some who may need lodging for two nights, administrative & miscellaneous fees 4. Participants pay for their own air fare.

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Date: July 8, 2010

To: All NAEP Directors, Chapters, Committee and Working Group Chairpersons

From: Joseph Musil, NAEP Treasurer

Subject: 2011 Budget Item Requests

Attention NAEP Leadership,

At our July Business Meeting, the NAEP Board of Directors begins the process of reviewing the current budget and making proposals for the next budget year.

Attached you will find a copy of the approved 2010 Budget. Please note that this budget assumed 850 General Members. We have recently found out that there may be less than 750 General Members. Please take this into consideration when proposing the 2011 budget.

We are asking you to review the 2010 Budget and to make recommendations on where we may be able to modify programs. We are also asking you to complete the form below, that you can use for making your 2011 Budget Item Requests.

Director/Committee or Working Group Chairperson or Chapter making the request:

Name of Committee/Working Group or Chapter:

______

Funds being requested: $ ______Off-setting Income: $ ______

Expense Budget Item No. ______Income Budget Item No. ______

Intended Purpose for these funds:

Please submit one of these forms for each of your proposed budget items.

Should you have any questions regarding the above, please feel free to contact me at 215-922- 8081 x1266 work or by email [email protected].

Your budget request must be made by September 30, 2010. Thank you and I look forwards to a great budget review at our October 2010 Board Meeting.

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NAEP Transportation Working Group Report

Prepared for the April 2010 Board Meeting

Valerie Birch, Committee Chair

The core committee of the Transportation Working Group is currently working on a survey to send out to NAEP members to find out how the Transportation Working Group can better serve them. We plan to prepare an annual Transportation report that focuses on the major topics of interest as determined through the survey. One of the areas that we already know we will be focusing on is Section 4(f).

Once the survey is ready for distribution, we will work with Tim for distribution. 43

2011 Awards Committee, Status Report, July 12, 2010.

I am surprised each year by the quality of the nominations we receive and the enthusiastic participation of each award winner in the Conference proceedings. Such participation adds an important element to the success of each Conference. The short, two to three award presentations at a luncheon seems to work well, highlighting accomplishments without too much detail or lengthy description.

From my perspective, the presentation of awards at the Atlanta Conference moved along and seemed to be well received by the Awardees and Conference attendees. The technical sessions were well attended and very informative. The technical session remains a very good venue to learn of each award-winning project in more detail. The people that I spoke to who presented or participated in the technical sessions seemed enthusiastic and appreciative of the opportunity.

The Award Committee consistently does an exemplary job in the timely review and rating of all nominations, those for the 2010 Atlanta Conference as well as past Conferences. We should acknowledge the fine work these folks have done over the years. Since the April Conference in Atlanta, the Awards Committee has not meet or engaged in any on-line discussions. The Awards Committee is:

Nick Stas Western Area Power Administration Jim Melton 2900 4th Ave North 38 Forest Park Clancy, MT 59634 Billings, MT 59101 Office: 406-422-4114 Attention Environmental Manager Office Fax: 406-422-4114 [email protected] Cell: 406-431-9454 406-247-7404 and fax 406-247-7408 [email protected]

Helene K Merkel Connie E. Chitwood Manager, Federal Environmental Planning 838 Ridge Road & Permitting, ARCADIS U.S., Inc. 1114 Benfield Blvd., Suite A Golden, CO 80403 Millersville, MD 21108 303-273-5261 Phone: (410) 987-0032 [email protected], Cell: (410) 271- [email protected]

In discussion with Donna Carter, it was agreed that the target date for award nominations is September 30, 2010. The Award Committee is to complete their review of nominations by the end of October, in time for the NAEP Board 2011 Conference planning meeting. 44

Hopefully, nominees will submit their applications on time. In years past, there is a rush of applications on or a week or two after the due date. I expect the same thing will happen this year as well. We will improve on the last minute press of scheduling award presentations and technical sessions. We should look to some tools to smooth things out. I will survey the Award Committee for ideas regarding how we may be able to improve the scheduling of events after nominees are selected for awards and before they arrive at the Conference.

Robert S. Cunningham

Award Committee Chair

45 NAEP CHAPTER COMMITTEE REPORT Board of Directors Meeting – July 17, 2010 Pittsburg, Pennsylvania

The NAEP Chapter Committee met three times via conference call (April, May, & June) during the second quarter of 2010. We discussed several topics including the affiliation agreement, status of chapters, chapter start up kit, student chapters, and conservation programs. I suggest that you review the minutes of the conference calls attached to this report. Conference Call Participation: April (11), May (15), & June (9).

Since our last board meeting, the Arizona Chapter elected Nancy Favour as president and the Florida Chapter elected Erik Neugaard as president. In addition, at our last board meeting, board members voted to accept the petition from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Environmental Professionals to become a chapter of NAEP. Congratulations to Nancy, Erik, and to the MAREP members. I apologize if I missed anyone … people change so quickly this time of year. Please review the attached Chapter Roster and send me corrections.

NAEP recently reached out to several individuals who expressed interest in starting a chapter in their area. Those areas include the Northeast (or New York), Tennessee, Nebraska, and Minnesota. We also responded to requests from Guam and Grenada! We sent a ‘Chapter Startup Kit’ to each request (see list below). In addition, the NAEP leadership is reaching out to environmental organizations in South Carolina, South Dakota, and Louisiana.

Chapter Startup Kit: NAEP Chapter Affiliation Agreement NAEP Whitepaper on the Spirit of the Affiliation Agreement NAEP Handbook NAEP Code of Ethics, Mission … NAEP By-Laws.

The conference calls continue to give opportunities for chapter representatives to discuss common issues and to catch up on national activities and issues. I want to thank all those chapter leaders for participating.

July 6, 2010

NAEP Chapter Committee Meeting – April 28, 2010

Participants: Yates Oppermann (Rocky Mountain), Joe Pinto (Arizona), Paul Looney (Florida and NAEP Vice President), Roger Turner (California), Joe Musil (Pennsylvania and NAEP Treasurer), Paula Mclemore (Texas), Carol Snead (Northwest), John Jamison (North Carolina), Brock Hoegh (Indiana), Ron Deverman (Illinois and NAEP President), Bill Plumpton (Pennsylvania), and John Irving (Chair).

The following is a summary of the major items discussed. Action items are underlined.

1. Uniform Chapter Affiliation Agreement 2. The spirit document and the affiliation agreement have been to chapters for review and execution. Suggestions for improvement or other comments should be sent to Ron and Paul. Several chapters have sent both the spirit document and affiliation agreement to their membership for consideration. . The executive committee would like chapters to return the signed agreement by the end of the year. The agreement won’t be effective until a chapters’ next budget is completed. . During the five-year period after affiliation agreements are executed, refinements to the agreement would be considered.

3. Status of Chapters and Potential New Chapters . Currently, NAEP has 19 chapters, 17 of which are active. . The Mid-Atlantic AEP bylaws will be voted on during the next board meeting. . There is interest in potentially starting a chapter in LA, VT, NY, and NV. . Inactive chapters are South Texas and Rio Grande. . The South Dakota AEP and South Carolina AEP are active, but not affiliated with the NAEP.

3. Chapter Start-up Kit . To help start a new chapter, interested individuals are typically provided copies of bylaws and other materials from one or two chapters that were recently formed. NAEP is looking for volunteers to develop a chapter start-up kit. NAEP is also interested in developing a short-list of potential mentors to chapters that are starting. Volunteers should contact John Irving.

4. Student Chapter Start-up Kit . NAEP is looking for volunteers to develop a student chapter start-up kit. Volunteers should contact John. . AEP is creating a student chapter start-up kit.

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. Paul will send copies of Florida’s materials to John and Yates.

5. Other Business . The RMAEP is considering changes to its structure as it is extremely difficult to serve its members well over a wide geographic area. The RMAEP is considering sponsoring small groups of people in ID, NV, and UT to consider forming a chapter. . No changes to the date and time for chapter conference calls; calls continue to be the fourth Wednesday at 1:00 pm Mountain Time. . NAEP continues to annually set-aside money for the next chapter retreat to be held in 2012. . One agenda item for the next call is the relationship between student chapters – chapters – and NAEP. . Any suggestions for future conference calls should be sent to John. . Chapters should consider their needs for support from the NAEP office and send requests for assistance to Tim.

Next Meeting: May 26th at 1:00 pm Mountain time. Details and agenda to be sent.

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NAEP Chapter Committee Meeting – May 26, 2010

Participants: Yates Oppermann (Rocky Mountain), Joe Pinto (Arizona), Roger Turner (California), Paula Mclemore (Texas), Josh Earhart (Georgia), Crystal Lawson (North Texas), Wendy Travis (Austin), Carolyn Henn (Mid-Atlantic), Tammy Rabideau (Michigan), David Contrada (Vermont), Gene Talmage (California), Ron Deverman (Illinois and NAEP President), Bill Plumpton (Pennsylvania), Tim Bower (NAEP Administrator), and John Irving (Chair).

The following is a summary of the major items discussed. Action items are underlined.

1. Chapter Affiliation Agreement . The spirit document and the revised affiliation agreement have been distributed to chapters for review and execution. . Ron provided an overview of the discussions at a board meeting in Atlanta, the comments received, and the most substantial changes to the affiliation agreement. The single biggest change to the affiliation agreement was the change and reduction in affiliation fees. Additionally, chapters will be rewarded if their membership is greater than 25% NAEP members: the affiliation fee would be reduced by 50%. . On behalf of the AEP in California, Gene thanked the Board for listening to the concerns of chapters and making changes to the affiliation agreement. The AEP is committed to trying to find creative ways to accepting the affiliation agreement. . The NAEP board is happy to participate in chapter meetings or discussions on the affiliation agreement. Contact Ron if interested.

2. Student Chapters . The AEP in California has three student chapters. They started by finding an interested faculty member at a university that was willing to sponsor a student group and a subchapter of the AEP acted as a mentor until the group was functioning. The student chapters typically have a charter and bylaws. The AEP does not collect dues from the student chapter and do not provide insurance coverage. The AEP has started a handbook for how to start a student chapter and will send a copy of the handbook to John for wider distribution. . Florida has several student chapters and there is interest in starting student chapters in several state chapters. . The membership committee should consider the relationship between student chapters, state chapters, and NAEP and if and how student chapters would be governed.

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. Chapters and NAEP should consider how student chapters could be served. Both could provide speakers for student chapter events.

3. New Chapters . There is interest in starting new chapters in many places across the country. A group of individuals is considering starting a chapter in the Northeast and is looking for guidance. The chapter could cover all or a portion of VT, NH, ME, MA, RI, CT, NY, and NJ. . There was general consensus that it is difficult to serve chapter members well if the geographic area is too large. . A chapter In the Northeast with a large geographic area could start with the intention of subsequently spinning off groups with a smaller geographic area. . The Rocky Mountain chapter is an example of a chapter currently serving a large geographic area that is trying to spin off state chapters in ID, NV, and UT to better serve local members. . The Mid-Atlantic Region Environmental Professionals recently incorporated and is great source of “how to” information. AZ and IN also recently incorporated and are great sources of information and always willing to help others. . When considering starting a chapter, start with a great list of potential members. Contact Tim anytime for membership lists.

4. Other Business . An NAEP membership directory was discussed. There is no line item in the budget to prepare or distribute one this year. . The membership page on the website allows people to search by name. Tim will consider expanding the search capabilities to allow searches within state boundaries. . Tim is always willing to send email blasts tailored to a specific state or region. Contact Tim anytime.

Next Meeting: June 23th at 1:00 pm Mountain time. Send agenda ideas to John Irving ([email protected]).

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NAEP Chapter Committee Meeting – June 23, 2010

Participants: Tim Bower, David Contrada, Ron Deverman, Nancy Favour, John Jamison, Crystal Lawson, Yates Oppermann Joe Pinto, Roger Turner

The following is a summary of the major items discussed. Action items are underlined.

1. News from the home office … . Newsletter for May & June will come out soon; the newsletter is a great opportunity to get chapter new out to the membership and expose members to environmental events and issues in other parts of the country. The deadline for material for the July / August issue is July 20. . DOE Newsletter information has a great article on the NAEP 2010 Conference, see the following link: http://nepa.energy.gov/documents/June2010LLQR.pdf . The July board meeting will be July 17 (Saturday) and you can participate via conference call and webX (watch for information from Tim Bower).

2. Chapter Start Up Kit . NAEP / Chapter Affiliation Agreement . NAEP White Paper – “The Spirit of the Affiliation Agreement” . NAEP Handbook (2008 Version) . NAEP By-Laws . By-Law Examples (Georgia & Florida) . NAEP Code of Ethics, Standard Practices, & Mission Statement . NAEP Chapter Guidance (and New Chapter Program) . Other items to consider when starting a chapter … Seed money to help with the details such as incorporation fees, buying checkbooks, office supply material); it could be a „pay back‟ loan from NAEP to the new Chapter Affiliation petition (should be standard?) Assisting a new chapter by helping sett up a member database (i.e., MemberClicks) or Website) or even offering to manage the administrative details of a chapter such a managing a membership database, sending out emails, taking care of renewals. NAEP would have a difficult time supporting chapter management at this time; difficult to afford. There would be value in setting a standard way of accounting, membership, renewals methods, etc. between chapters, local chapters, and national by using the same systems and tools. NCAEP is using „Wild Apricot‟, a new company to help integrate membership database, website, conference planning, etc. for their chapter. It is geared towards nonprofit organizations. Have NAEP put out Request For Proposals for to help the Chapters get a better product for their money.

3. Update NAEP Chapter Roster … . Done (Please review to verify contact information)

4. Additional Agenda Items . Suggest adding the „Chapter Committee‟ and the „Chapter Committee Conference Calls‟ as a benefit of NAEP to the chapters. The opportunity talk among chapter members about different problems, successes, programs, and so forth is a great benefit.

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. Update on the 2011 Conference The 2011 Conference Committee is pursuing the Denver Arts Museum for key evening event Contact Jennifer Lundberg (360.377.0014) or Yates Oppermann (303-757-9497) to offer help with 2011 conference; this is a great opportunity to get involved with a worthwhile environmental conference. It is not only fun and exciting, but it is a professional growth experience and opportunity – You just need to „jump in‟ Give them a call today! The Conference Committee should use Donna to send out email blasts to chapter leaders and members asking for assistance and ideas for the 2011 conference. Suggestion for a session, „Environmental Disasters‟ and what we have learned from them (e.g., the Gulf Oil Spill) . The Pennsylvania Conservation Heritage Program is a program worth looking (contact Joe Musil or Bill Plumpton). The CHP is a program to recognize environmental professionals throughout the state. Yates believe that it would be a great program to start in other chapters and then to recognize those individuals at the annual meeting. To pursue this idea for your chapter, look at the CHP website below: (http://www.paep.org/conservation_heritage_program.htm) . A Chapter Committee Handbook may be something worthwhile pursuing; chapter members could accept responsibility to develop sections or chapters of the handbook. John Irving will take responsibility to review what is already available and an action to follow up on the idea. However, John suggested that the Executive Committee/Board consider assigning a board member to „oversee‟ all committees and accept the responsibility to champion a „Committee Handbook‟ for all committees. The handbook could include best practices, how to organized events, generate funds for scholarships, or annual events and so forth . Yates suggested ways non-host chapters could get involved with the annual conference by accepting the responsibility for putting together a track or chair of „regional‟ concerns. . Roger Tuner will send Student Chapter handbook to John Irving (after 7/17 or when it is approved) . Those willing to serve as mentors to individuals wanting to start a chapter – Yates Oppermann Joe Pinto Dave will prepare

Next Meeting: July 21 at 1:00 pm Mountain time. Send agenda ideas to John Irving ([email protected]).

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NAEP Chapters 6-Jul-10

Chapter Name Chapter Representative Email Telephone Chapter President Email Telephone Type States Alaska Andrew M. Dimitriou [email protected] 907-222-1112 Andrew M. Dimitriou [email protected] 907-222-1112 State AK Arizona Nancy Favour [email protected] 480-967-1343 Nancy Favour [email protected] 480-967-1343 State AZ California Roger Turner [email protected] 951-707-5020 Gene Talmadge [email protected] 805-427-4123 State CA Florida Erik Neugaard [email protected] 954-474-3628 Erik Neugaard [email protected] 954-474-3628 State FL Florida Paul Looney [email protected] 251-342-1070 - - - State FL (2nd Representative) Georgia Josh Earhart [email protected] 770-333-9484 Katherine Atteberry [email protected] 687-333-0647 State GA Hawaii Dennis Peters [email protected] 808-440-0202 Myounghee Noh [email protected] 808-589-1455 X104 State HI Illinois Vacant Robert P. Sliwinski [email protected] (847) 823-0500 State IL Indiana Deborah Griffiths [email protected] 317-872-1375 Brock Hoegh [email protected] 317-636-4682 State IN Michigan Tammy Rabideau [email protected] Mary Miller [email protected] 248.324.1678 State MI Mid-America Ed Bowers [email protected] 816-822-3468 Ed Bowers [email protected] 816-822-3468 Multi-State NE, KS, IA, MO Mid-Atlantic Region Carolyn Henn [email protected] 410-2949-9631 Jack Mulrooney [email protected] 703-326-7825 Multi-State VA & DC North Carolina John Jamison [email protected] 919-232-6625 Amber Coleman [email protected] 919-865-7399 State NC North Texas Crystal Lawson [email protected] 214-800-3467 Crystal Lawson [email protected] 214-800-3467 Regional TX Northwest Molly Brown [email protected] 503-727-3925 Aron Borok [email protected] 503-484-5711 Multi-State OR, WA Pennsylvania William M. Plumpton [email protected] 717-763-7211 Virginia Bailey [email protected] 717-540-6040 State PA Rio Grande* Vacant Vacant State NM Rocky Mountain Yates Oppermann [email protected] 303-757-9497 Rachel Peterson [email protected] 303-759-8373 Multi-State ID, NV, UT, MT, CO, WY South Texas* Vacant Regional TX Texas Paula McLemore [email protected] 281-600-1009 Jim Dobberstine [email protected] Regional TX * Inactive Chapters Student Chapters Vacant - - - - -

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NAEP Election Committee Report – July 17, 2010 Submitted by Joe Musil, Elections Committee Chair

The Board Members listed below are due for re-election in 2011:

 John Irving  Robert Morris  Michael Smith  Carol Snead

Below is the anticipated election time line:

 Sept 2010 - call for self nomination with a submission deadline of Nov 26, 2010 o Call for nomination reminders will be sent a minimum of two times by email and included in newsletters published as well as placed on the NAEP home page  Dec 2010 - Online voting opens Dec 13, 2010 and will be done online (same as 2009 and 2010) and closes on Dec 24, 2010 to allow the vote to be ratified by the NAEP Board of Directors at the January Meeting  Feb 2011 - EC nominations due by Feb 11, 2011. EC Online voting opens Feb 21, 2011 and will be done online (same as 2009 and 2010) and closes on Mar 4, 2011.  Apr 2011 - Board ratifies newly elected EC that will take office 2011/2012

Dates may change to allow for a schedule to have the information ready for the appropriate Board Meeting.

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 2010 NAEP Elected Board of Directors and term expiration year

John S. Irving, PhD Idaho National Laboratory Term Expires: 2011

Michael Smith, PhD ICF International Term Expires: 2011

Carol V. Snead HDR Engineering, Inc. Term Expires: 2011

Robert P. Morris, JR., PE US Army Corps of Engineers Term Expires: 2011

Charles Eccleston, PhD, CEP EPNS, Inc Term Expires: 2012

Joseph F. Musil Jr., PE, PP, LEED® AP Urban Engineers, Inc. Term Expires: 2012

Judith Charles Lompoc, CA Term Expires 2012

Ron Deverman HNTB Term Expires 2012

Marie Campbell Sapphos Environmental Term Expires 2013

Harold Draper, D.Sc., CEP Burns & McDonnell Term Expires 2013

Gary F. Kelman, MS, CEP Maryland Department of the Environment Term Expires: 2013

Ronald Lamb, CEP Term Expires: 2013

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NAEP Energy and Environmental Policy Committee Report

This past quarter the committee decided to work on two topics of interest: cap and trade and Obama’s oil moratorium. The cap and trade paper is intended to be an informational paper for internal use by NAEP. We will submit it to the BOD for their review and input as to how else the paper could be used. Obama’s oil moratorium will be analyzed using the NEPA process. Additionally, the group prepared its first policy report to the BOD, which is attached to this committee report. This report has been prepared for use by the NAEP BOD as well as the E2P Committee members. It covers members’ interests and contains information at the federal and state levels as well as some timely and interesting information on energy projects. The committee also reviewed the article “Climate Change: what do we know about the IPCC?” by Mike Hulme and Martin Mahony, School of Environmental Studies, University of East Anglia.

The committee discussed the proposed Committee on Peak Oil (COPE) and whether or not there was interest in having this committee as a standing committee within the E2P Committee. The general feedback on our July 15 conference call was that while this is certainly an important topic, peak oil can be discussed as an issue within the energy arena of the present E2P committee.

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NEPA

• CEQ Issues New NEPA Guidance Documents – In connection with NEPA’s 40th anniversary, the White House Council on Environmental Quality (“CEQ”) published three draft guidance documents, relating to: (1) Climate Change, (2) Mitigation Monitoring, and (3) Categorical Exclusions. http://ceq.hss.doe.gov/current_developments/new_ceq_nepa_guidance.html

ENERGY

• House passes legislation to provide $18 billion in new energy loan guarantees: $9 billion for nuclear and $9 billion for renewable energy. (Source: Nuclear Townhall, 2 July 2010) Not to oversimplify too much, but energy sources of all sorts have one form of government subsidy or another. This bill shows that the House considers nuclear energy and renewable energy both worthy of public subsidy as the US slowly considers how it may rebuild its energy economy away from dominance by fossil fuels. Environmental professionals will be involved.

• The DOI, backed by President Obama, prepared an oil moratorium which would prevent the issuance of new drilling permits for deepwater drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. The ban was issued in May 2010 and would stand for six months. The ban was lifted by US District Judge Martin L.C. Feldman on June 22.

• American Power Act On May 12, Senators Kerry and Lieberman unveiled the American Power Act, the main purpose of which is to reduce carbon emissions by 17% by 2020 and 80% by 2050. The proposal would set up a “cap and trade” program that would supersede existing state or regional programs, and would set initial carbon prices at $12-25 per ton. It would also invest in transportation infrastructure, alternative energy, and nuclear power, and provide tax incentives for heavy-duty vehicles to convert to natural gas. A five-page summary of the 1,000-page bill may be found at http://kerry.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/APAShortSummary1.pdf

• US House locked in dispute about whether or not to extend the federal tax credit on corn-based ethanol. (Source: E&E Daily, 30 June 2010) Ethanol from corn is now mixed in gasoline, spurred by both renewable fuel standards and a substantial federal tax subsidy. Members of Congress from corn-producing states tend to like these federal policies, but critics have attacked corn-based ethanol for driving up food prices and encouraging ever higher production rates of corn with

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resulting pollution from fertilizers. Without extension, the tax credit on corn-based ethanol will expire this year, and the industry producing it will face tougher competition with other energy sources. Environmental professionals in all states might see strong shifts in the patterns of renewable energy production as a result.

• The USEPA has delayed a decision on raising the percentage of ethanol in gasoline to 15% from the current 10% level; the decision has been postponed until September. This mixture has been approved for flex-fuel vehicles and requires separate pumps at filling stations. Flex-fuel vehicles must have stainless steel hoses and other alterations due to the differences in fuel characteristics.

o Ethanol producers (a small number of large conglomerates such as Archer Daniels Midland and Valero Renewables) are in favor of the change. They are required by US law to increase production of ethanol from current levels (about 10.5 billion gallons per year) to 15 billion gallons by 2015. o Corn farmers also favor increased ethanol production since about one-third of the annual corn crop is used for ethanol. o Auto manufacturers oppose the increase, claiming that the higher percentage of ethanol would be harmful to older vehicles, or at least diminish performance. o Refiners are also opposed, fearing lawsuits and not wanting the additional costs of adding pumps. o Environmental groups are against the measure, claiming that ethanol production (including corn farming) is energy intensive and contributes to water pollution from fertilizer runoff. ⋅ • MMS Restructured Michael Bromwich, a former assistant U.S. attorney who was the Justice Department's inspector general during the Clinton administration, will develop a new oversight structure that splits MMS into three agencies: the Office of Natural Resources Revenue will collect royalties from oil and gas companies for operating on federal lands; the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management will oversee leasing and the development of offshore energy sources; and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement will enforce safety and environmental rules. ⋅ • DOE and DOI Sign MOU to Spur Offshore Renewable Energy Projects On June 29, DOE and DOI signed a MOU regarding future development of commercial renewable offshore energy projects on the U.S. outer continental shelf. Together, DOI and DOE will use this agreement to spur the development of offshore wind and water

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resources. The MOU states that within 30 days of its signing, an interagency working group will develop an action plan covering the development of attainable deployment goals for offshore wind energy and marine and hydrokinetic energy. The action plan will also address siting and permitting, resource assessment, technical standards, data exchange, and public engagement.

AIR QUALITY

• For the first time in decades, USEPA has strengthened the air quality standard for

sulfur dioxide (SO 2). Current limits of 140 parts per billion (ppb) averaged over 24 hours will be reduced to 75 ppb over one hour, a much more stringent standard that will be far more protective of public health. The final rule was published in the Federal Register on June 3, and will take effect 60 days from publication. State Implementation

Plans for controlling SO 2 to the new limits will be due in June, 2011. SO 2 comes predominantly from coal-fired power plants.

• Also proposed are more stringent limits for ozone. The current limit of 75 ppb averaged over 8 hours will be reduced to between 60 and 70 ppb, consistent with the recommendations of the Clean Air Science Advisory Committee. USEPA has held hearings and will issue the final rule in August. Although the impacts of the rule will take several years to be felt, the result will almost certainly be an increase in the number of areas exceeding the standard. Some areas of the country may have great difficulty in complying with the standard, since naturally occurring or background levels of ozone during the summer months are around 70 ppb due to emissions of VOCs from biogenic sources.

CLIMATE CHANGE

• Senator Lisa Murkowski (R, AK) failed in her efforts to overturn the USEPA’s ruling that greenhouse gases pose a threat to public health and welfare. The vote was 53 against and 47 for. (Source: E&E News PM, 10 June 2010) The Supreme Court ruled in 2007 that EPA had the power to regulate carbon dioxide under the Clean Air Act, provided it made a scientific finding that carbon dioxide was a pollutant that threatened the public health and welfare. Murkowski’s bill aimed to declare that carbon dioxide was not a threat to public health and welfare, which would have eliminated EPA’s ability to regulate emissions. The fact that the Senate killed the bill indicated that movement on climate change in the Congress was still underway,

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even though the Senate has yet to move positively on its own version of a climate bill. Federal legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is likely to have effects as profound on environmental professionals as NEPA did in 1970.

The current timetable calls for large stationary sources already covered by air quality permits to include greenhouse gases (GHG) in their permits beginning in January, 2011, if they increase their GHG emissions by 75,000 tons per year. In July, 2011, all new facilities with emissions of over 100,000 tons per year, as well as sources that are modified so as to increase GHG emissions by 75,000 tons per year will need a permit. The permits will include a requirement for best available control technologies.

TRANSPORTATION

• The US Department of Transportation (DOT) and US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) have joined to form a new program aimed at creating sustainable, livable communities. The program combines the DOT Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grants with the HUD Sustainable Community Challenge Grants to fund planning for projects that integrate transportation, housing and economic development. At this time, $75,000,000.00 is available for the program: $35,000,000.00 from DOT and $40,000,000.00 from HUD. The notice of availability to prepare a pre-application is due 30 days after the notice of the program is published in the Federal Register . Full applications are due on August 23, 2010. Additional project details are available at: http://www.dot.gov/livability/source/FINAL%20Joint%20Planning%20NOFA%200611810.pdf

• FTA Modifies Project Review Criteria to Focus More on Livability and Sustainability (1/13/10). On January 13, 2010, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced it was rescinding a significant Bush administration policy regarding the funding of new transit projects under the New Starts and Small Starts programs. FTA's new policy significantly reduces emphasis on the cost-effectiveness of proposed projects and highlights the “economic development, environmental, social, and congestion relief” benefits of transit.

http://www.fta.dot.gov/documents/New_Starts_Policy_Shift_Q_A_Document.pdf

• The US DOT has formed a new committee to assist the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to develop new safety standards to promote light rail. The new committee, the Transit Advisory Committee for Safety, will work with the FTA in safety rulemaking. Individuals appointed to this new committee hail from across the country and represent state and local transit agencies, state safety oversight organizations, transit employee unions, industry associations, and other stakeholders.

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• Air Traffic Poised to Become a Major Factor in Global Warming (5/31/10). The first new projections of future aircraft emissions in 10 years predict that carbon dioxide and other gases from air traffic will become a significant source of global warming as they double or triple by 2050. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/05/100526124715.htm

• US DOT Policy Statement on Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodation (3/15/10). On March 15, 2010, the US DOT announced a new Policy Statement on Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodation Regulations and Recommendations. The policy statement is an expression of DOT leadership's commitment to walking and bicycling, but it does not create new any new requirements for transportation agencies. http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/bikeped/policy_accom.htm

Road Transportation

• Road Transportation Emerges as Key Driver of Warming in New Analysis from NASA (2/26/10). A new study led by Nadine Unger of NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) in New York City offers a more intuitive way to understand what's changing the Earth's climate. Rather than analyzing impacts by chemical species, scientists have analyzed the climate impacts by different economic sectors. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/02/100224214653.htm

• U.S. Issues Limits on Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Cars (4/1/10).- The federal government took its first formal step to regulate global warming pollution on Thursday by issuing final rules for greenhouse gas emissions for automobiles and light trucks. The move ends a 30-year battle between regulators and automakers but sets the stage for what may be a bigger fight over climate-altering emissions from stationary sources like power plants, steel mills and refineries. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/02/science/earth/02emit.html?ref=greenhouse_gas_emi ssions

• Improving Fuel Economy of Tractor-Trailers, Buses, and Work Trucks (4/1/10). A new congressionally mandated report from the National Research Council evaluates various technologies and methods that could improve the fuel economy of medium- and heavy- duty vehicles, such as tractor-trailers, transit buses, and work trucks. The report also recommends approaches that federal agencies could use to regulate these vehicles' fuel consumption. Currently no fuel consumption standards for such vehicles exist, which

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account for about 26 percent of the transportation fuel used in the U.S. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100331122658.htm

• Obama Mandates Rules to Raise Fuel Standards (5/21/10) – President Obama ordered the government to develop tougher fuel-efficiency standards for cars and trucks, advancing the fight against climate change without waiting for Congress. Mr. Obama announced the creation of a national policy that will result in less greenhouse gas pollution from medium- and heavy-duty trucks for the first time, and will further reduce exhaust from cars and light-duty trucks beyond the requirements he had already put in place. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/22/business/energy- environment/22fuel.html?ref=greenhouse_gas_emissions

International

• In Seoul, Green Transit Is Mayor’s Pet Project (3/26/10) - “We are the first in the world to use the technology this way,” he said, admiring the way the tram sucks electricity from power strips buried beneath the road. “What we are doing is changing history.” Mr. Oh is among a new breed of South Korean politicians who increasingly stake their political fortunes on so-called green growth. For Mr. Oh, that means creating jobs based on environmentally friendly technologies and figuring out how to make this city, home to one-fifth of the country’s 49 million people, a healthier, more pleasant place to live. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/27/business/energy- environment/27greencar.html?ref=greenhouse_gas_emissions

STATE POLICY AND ENERGY PROJECT NEWS

• Pennsylvania’s Governor and legislators considering new taxes and regulations on shale gas extraction. (Source: Wall Street Journal , 1 July 2010) New technology, hydraulic fracturing, enables the economic extraction of gas from previously unusable shale formations. Water, sand, and chemicals injected at high pressure into shale formations fracture the rocks and release the gas for recovery. New York currently has a moratorium on shale-gas production, and some legislators in Pennsylvania believe the same should apply in their state. The BP-Deep Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has stimulated concerns of comparable disasters to ground water supplies from hydraulic fracturing. If shale-gas extraction becomes a large industry, it will produce a rival to coal and nuclear for new electricity plants. Gas

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produces far less carbon dioxide per kilowatt-hour of electricity produced, compared to coal, and studies suggest gas is a candidate to serve as a transition away from coal to renewables while mitigating climate change. The debates in Pennsylvania may forecast the fortunes of the shale-gas industry and have impacts on the work of environmental professionals.

• Texas-EPA Feud Over Air Pollution Permits Gets Loud and Political (6/7/10). A long- simmering dispute between the Obama administration and Texas over the state's air- pollution permitting program is boiling over, just in time for the gubernatorial race. Al Armendariz, the administrator of U.S. EPA's Region 6 office in Dallas, warned last month that Washington would take over Texas air permitting unless the state starts complying with the Clean Air Act. This came on the heels of EPA revoking a state permit for a Corpus Christi power plant and threatening 39 other permits ( Greenwire , May 27). http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2010/06/07/07greenwire-texas-epa-feud-over- air-pollution-permits-gets- 67879.html?scp=6&sq=federal%20highway%20administration&st=cse

• New Jersey Passes Energy Legislation to Power Offshore Wind. On July 1, 2010, New Jersey passed the Offshore Wind Economic Development Act would establish an offshore wind renewable energy certificate (REC) program and authorize the Economic Development Authority (EDA) to provide up to $100 million in tax credits for wind energy facilities.

The bill would direct the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to develop an offshore wind REC program to require that a percentage of electricity sold in the state be from offshore wind energy. This percentage would be developed to support at least 1,100 MW of generation from qualified offshore wind projects. Source: SustainableBusiness.com (July 1, 2010).

• FERC, California sign agreement to coordinate hydrokinetic project development News Release: May 18, 2010. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the State of California have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to coordinate procedures and schedules for review of hydrokinetic energy projects off the California coast.

This marks the fourth hydrokinetics MOU that FERC has signed with other states, following agreements signed last year with Washington and Maine, and with Oregon in 2008. The agreement ensures that FERC and California will undertake all permitting and

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licensing efforts in an environmentally sensitive manner, taking into account economic and cultural concerns.

• Environmental Groups Sue Administration Over Cape Wind. A coalition of environmental groups filed a lawsuit in federal court on June 25 claiming the Cape Wind farm violates federal law by endangering shorebirds and migrating whales. The coalition, which includes the Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound, the Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, Californians for Renewable Energy Inc., and the Texas group Lower Laguna Madre Foundation, allege that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (previously MMS) and USFWS violated the ESA, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and NEPA in approving project. Specifically, the coalition claims that the government failed to conduct required scientific studies and ignored protective measures. The Town of Barnstable also filed on the basis that the project did not address air flight pattern issues appropriately. In addition, there have been repeated challenges to the project on cultural and historical grounds.

Many of the claims for relief are not new, having been submitted to reviewing agencies and in some cases the courts over the past eight years. In court actions, plaintiffs have yet to succeed despite 13 attempts at state and federal levels.

• New Jersey Report Finds Offshore Wind Farms Would Have Minimal Environmental Impact. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection announced the release of a draft report which shows that the development and operation of offshore wind farms off the southern New Jersey coast would have minimal environmental impact. An ongoing study will collect data on the abundance, distribution, and migratory patterns of bird species, fish, marine mammals, and turtles in the offshore area where wind development may be feasible. The final report, which is likely to affect the evaluation of the proposed Fisherman's Energy project, is expected to be issued in early July.

• LIPA Back in the Offshore Wind Game. Several years ago, the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) proposed the nation's second offshore wind farm, closely on the heels of Cape Wind. When costs of the project exceeded initial projections, the project went into dormancy - but now, LIPA is applying to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOE), formerly known as the Minerals Management Service (MMS), for a 25-year lease on 64,500 acres of land beneath the Atlantic Ocean about 13 to 15 miles off the Long Island coast. Source: Reuters (June 30, 2010).

Permanent Conference Committee

Members: Donna Carter (2010/2011 Conference Planner) John Daugherty John Irving Kristen Maines Lynn McLeod Kara Montalvo Carol Snead (Chair)

Activities April 2010 – May 2010: The PCC met briefly in May 2010 to discuss feedback from the 2010 annual conference specifically related to speakers’ presentations. The PCC has considered and discussed the following topic: . Requirements for presenters at the annual conference

Requirements for Presenters at the Annual Conference Based on Donna’s post-conference survey, the PCC believes that speakers should be more vested in the conference by registering, paying to attend, and submitting a paper.

Registration: Several survey respondents had negative comments concerning late cancellations of speakers and “no shows” for some sessions. In most cases, the last- minute cancellations were speakers that had not registered for the conference. The current policy allows speakers to attend their conference session at no charge; however they are asked to register. As with any registrant, speakers can also register and pay for one day or full conference registration. Those that opt out of the one-day or full conference registration have no financial commitment and may feel less obligated to attend. The quality of the conference could suffer from speakers who cancel or just don’t show up, which could negatively affect NAEP’s reputation.

Recommendation: Speakers should be required to register for a minimum of one day. As a benefit to speakers, NAEP would offer a $50 discount to conference speakers who register for one day and a $100 discount to speakers who register for the full conference. Registration and fee would apply to session speakers, panel speakers, and hot topic lunch speakers. Keynote speakers would be exempt from having to pay for conference registration. The following is an edited version of the 2010 conference registration form based on this recommendation (changes are highlighted):

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Early Regular Late NAEP Member Full Conference $495 $545 $595 One day registration $245 $295 $295 Student registration $125 $150 $150 Tours $75/$90 $75/$90 $75/$90 Full day training $250 $275 $300 Non-Member Full Conference $595 $645 $695 One day registration $295 $345 $345 Student registration $125 $150 $150 Tours $75/$90 $75/$90 $75/$90 Full day training $350 $375 $400 Booth Attendee $0 $0 $0 Speakers attending their session only and none of the rest of the $0 conference (meals must be purchased below) Government employees and speakers will receive a $100 -$100 discount on full conference registration Government employees and speakers will receive a $50 discount -$50 on one day conference registration

Paper submittal: Conference speakers are not currently required to submit a paper, although it is recommended. For the 2010 conference, less than 45% of speakers submitted a paper in time for it to be added to the proceedings on the flash drive. Some of those submittals were not papers, rather they were copies of the PowerPoint presentation that the speaker intended to use for his/her session. The PCC believes that this dilutes the value of the proceedings and reduces the quality of the presentations.

Recommendation: Speakers should be required to submit a paper or an annotated PowerPoint file. The requirement for paper submittal would apply to session speakers. Panel session leaders and hot topic lunch speakers would need to submit a brief or PowerPoint file on the information covered in their session. Keynote speakers would be exempt from having to submit a paper.

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Jim Roberts Scholarship Committee Report to the NAEP Board July 17, 2010

REQUEST TO THE BOARD: The Roberts Scholarship Committee hereby requests the President of NAEP and the Board to select three NAEP members (one of which shall be a member of the California Chapter and one a CEP) and the President of NAEP to select a chair.

To date, the Jim Roberts Scholarship has received over $20,760.94 in donations.

A webpage on the NAEP website has been established where donations can be given by credit card on-line by clicking a button. An e-mail campaign is also planned. This will be expanded to “local” members of NAEP chapters and then to outside organizations.

Our plan is to collect $50,000 prior to forming a Foundation. We are hoping to begin awarding the scholarship in 2011. As a reminder, the scholarship will be awarded annually at the annual NAEP conference to a student currently enrolled in an environmental program at any accredited university or college in the United States, its territories or Canada. Official applications will be provided on the NAEP website. Students supply basic information, transcripts and prepare an essay including their personal reflection on how education will support ethical work on environmental problems. The applications are evaluated by the Scholarship Committee and one honoree receives an award between $500-$1000, depending on the available endowment. These awards can be used for education expenses including tuition and books.

The process:

The President of NAEP shall consult with the NAEP Board and then appoint a committee of three NAEP members to read all applications and decide upon the person who shall receive the award each year. At least one of the members shall also be a member of the California chapter of NAEP and at least one of the members shall be a CEP. The NAEP president will appoint one of the committee members as chair.

Applications will be due on 1 February of each year, and the committee shall announce the award at the annual NAEP conference. Should the annual meeting change to a different time of year, the due date for applications shall change to approximately three months in advance of the annual meeting.

The check for the award shall be issued directly to the student’s tuition/educational expenses account at the college or university or, if not 67

possible, directly to the recipient as soon as possible after the announcement of the award. Unsuccessful applicants will receive a regretful but encouraging letter from the committee.

All decisions about the award are the responsibility of the committee and are final.

The chair of the committee will provide a brief report on each year’s award to the NAEP board.

All donations are fully tax-deductable.

The Scholarship Committee is composed of:

Mel Willis Bruce Hasbrouck Teri Hasbrouck Cynthia Fridgen Marc Bruner John Perkins Audrey Binder

Respectfully Submitted,

Gary F. Kelman, Chair Jim Roberts Scholarship Committee

ABCEP Report to the NAEP Board, July 13, 2010

New President and Officers: The new officers of ABCEP for the next year are:

President and NAEP Representative on the ABCEP Board: Gary Kelman, CEP President-elect: Irving Cohen, CEP Secretary: Heidi Pruess, CEP Treasurer: Peter Havens, CEP Immediate Past President and ABCEP Representative on the NAEP Board: Jim Yawn, CEP

New Committee Structure: ABCEP has reorganized into five committees:

Communications and Recognition: Irving Cohen and Peter Havens, interim co-chairs Partnerships and Alliances: Corry Platt, Chair Member Services: Don Deis, Chair Certification Review Board: Robert Michaels, Chair Executive Team: Gary Kelman, Team Leader

Each committee was assigned several initial tasks including drafting a mission statement and development of a work plan for the upcoming year (April through March). All committees were encouraged to contact CEPs to add non-trustees as members of the committees. Rules were established regarding communication between committees and the Executive Team.

Expansion of ABCEP Board of Trustees: The ABCEP Board of Trustees voted to increase the number of trustees to 12 from the previous nine member Board. This allowed us to retain Connie Chitwood and Richard Burke and to add Gary Kelman as a trustee.

Expansion of Newsletter: ABCEP’s current quarterly newsletter was expanded to monthly. The quarterly issues (January, April, July and October) will still be the major issues. Interim issues will be one or two pages in length. Each of the 12 trustees was assigned a month to lead the newsletter effort. They were encouraged to write articles highlighting their work projects.

New Conference Call Schedule:

BOT Conference call: second Friday of each month Executive Team Conference call: Fourth Friday of each month Hot Topics Conference call (where committees can interact on issues that cross committees: To be determined Committee Conference calls: To be established by each committee

All conference call dates will be posted on the ABCEP calendar on the ABCEP website.

ABCEP Website: The ABCEP Website (www.ABCEP.org) continues to be enhanced with a calendar, ability to pay for items on-line, a trustee-only password protected site, on-line application site and other enhancements. 69 BYLAWS of the ARIZONA ASSOCIATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONALS

I. JURISDICTION

The Arizona Association of Environmental Professionals (hereafter referred to as CHAPTER) shall encompass the fifteen (15) counties of Arizona (Apache, Cochise, Coconino, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, Navajo, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz, Yavapai, and Yuma).

II. BYLAWS

These Bylaws of the CHAPTER shall govern all operations of the CHAPTER and are intended to be in conformance and compatible in all respects to the Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation of the National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP).

All revisions, additions, amendments, and changes to these Bylaws shall be submitted to the CHAPTER BOARD and members for review for a minimum of thirty (30) days. The CHAPTER BOARD shall review amendments on a semi-annual basis to include the Articles of Incorporation of CHAPTER. Such revisions, additions, amendments, and changes shall apply unless rejected by the CHAPTER BOARD at its next Regular meeting not less than thirty (30) days following submission thereof.

III. CHAPTER FUNCTIONS AND PURPOSE

The CHAPTER was formed to promote the goal of enhancing, maintaining, and protecting the quality of life in the natural and human environment through the following:

A. Adhering to the NAEP Code of Ethics and to the goals of NAEP and the CHAPTER. B. Improving and encouraging communication within the environmental community. C. Encouraging the efficient use of resources and improvement of the natural environment. D. Promoting environmental stewardship. E. Providing opportunities for and encouraging the professional development and recognition of members through meetings, conferences, and other activities.

IV. MEMBERSHIP

Persons qualified for NAEP memberships who reside within the CHAPTER boundaries as defined in Article I of these Bylaws and who pay dues as defined in Section V, shall be deemed GENERAL, ASSOCIATE, or STUDENT members of the CHAPTER. Persons not meeting the defined requirements for membership may be considered for CHAPTER membership upon written request to and approval of the BOARD.

A. GENERAL MEMBERSHIP

GENERAL members of the CHAPTER shall be general general, associate, senior, or fellow members of NAEP.

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B. ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP

ASSOCIATE members of the CHAPTER shall meet the professional requirements of NAEP general or associate membership.

C. STUDENT MEMBERSHIP

STUDENT members of the CHAPTER shall be student members of NAEP.

D. STUDENT ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP

STUDENT ASSOCIATE members of the CHAPTER shall meet the educational requirements of NAEP student membership.

V. DUES

The CHAPTER may, by majority vote of those present and voting at a REGULAR meeting as defined in Article VI of these Bylaws, assess members on an annual basis for projected expenses necessary for CHAPTER operation. Dues shall be assessed on a twelve (12) consecutive month basis. Non-payment of duly assessed dues within sixty (60) days following anniversary date may result in termination of CHAPTER membership. Membership renewal date shall coincide with the member’s anniversary date.

VI. MEETINGS

A. CHAPTER BOARD

Meetings of the Board of Directors (hereinafter referred to as CHAPTER BOARD) will be held as necessary at a time and place determined by the CHAPTER BOARD. CHAPTER BOARD meetings may be held as needed as determined by the President of the CHAPTER or by majority vote of the CHAPTER BOARD. The CHAPTER BOARD meetings shall be open to CHAPTER members who wish to attend. CHAPTER BOARD Members shall be installed at the first regular meeting following the annual meeting.

B. ANNUAL

An Annual meeting of the CHAPTER shall be held for the purpose of electing the CHAPTER BOARD, and conducting such other business as may come before the members.

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C. REGULAR

Regular meetings of the CHAPTER shall be held for transaction of all business necessary and incidental to the orderly performance of the CHAPTER functions on a continuing basis at a time and place determined by a majority vote of the CHAPTER BOARD. The CHAPTER shall attempt to meet at least twice a year outside the Phoenix Metropolitan area at sites determined by the CHAPTER BOARD.

D. EMERGENCY

Emergency meetings of the CHAPTER shall be called by majority vote of the CHAPTER BOARD. Written notice of such emergency meetings shall be given no later than the third (3rd) day preceding such meeting and shall be sent to all current members of the CHAPTER. Such notice shall set forth the date, time, place, and purpose of such meeting. No matters other than those stated in the notice shall be acted or voted on by membership present at such meeting.

E. PROCEDURE

Robert's Rules of Order shall apply in all meetings.

F. QUORUM

At any meeting of the CHAPTER, a majority of the voting CHAPTER BOARD or thirty percent (30%) of the voting membership shall constitute a quorum.

At any meeting of the CHAPTER BOARD, a majority of the voting CHAPTER BOARD shall constitute a quorum. A quorum may be achieved through proxy designation.

G. VOTING

Only GENERAL, ASSOCIATE, and STUDENT members of the CHAPTER are eligible to vote. Actions requiring a vote of the CHAPTER membership shall require the presence of a quorum and shall be approved by a simple majority of those present and voting at such meetings or by a signed absentee ballot postmarked at least one day prior to meeting at which a vote is to be recorded. Proxy Designation: The voting right of a member of the Board of DirectorsCHAPTER BOARD may be assigned to another voting member of the Board of DirectorsCHAPTER BOARD by written proxy, which shall be effective during the time specified unless revoked. The total number of proxies that may be assigned to any one voting member of the Board of DirectorsCHAPTER BOARD is 2.

H. MINUTES AND RECORDING

A full and complete record of all business transacted at Board, Annual, Regular, and Emergency meetings of the CHAPTER shall be maintained in an orderly electronic format and shall be certified as to accuracy by the current duly elected Secretary and President of the CHAPTER, and shall be maintained in a place accessible to the membership upon reasonable request. Minutes of the meetings shall be approved by a majority vote of

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those present and voting at the next Regular meeting of the CHAPTER. Full copies of the minutes and records, or portions thereof, shall be furnished to individual members upon request subject to payment of reasonable duplication expenses by the member or members requesting such copies.

VII. CHAPTER BOARD AND OFFICERS

A. CHAPTER BOARD

The CHAPTER shall be governed by the CHAPTER BOARD duly elected by the voting membership of the CHAPTER. The CHAPTER BOARD shall conduct, manage, and control the affairs and business of the CHAPTER. The CHAPTER BOARD shall be comprised of the four (4) CHAPTER Officers, and three (3) Non-Officers and one (1) Immediate Past President whose duties and obligations shall be set forth herein below. Officers and Non-Officers shall collectively be termed BOARD MEMBERS.

B. TERM OF OFFICE

BOARD MEMBERS shall serve for a term of twoone (12) years. BOARD MEMBERS may succeed themselves upon election.

C. ELECTIONS

Nominations for subsequent BOARD MEMBERS shall be presented to a nomination committee consisting of three (3) CHAPTER members appointed by the BOARD. This committee shall accept and solicit nominations from CHAPTER members in good standing. The committee shall present all candidates to the CHAPTER for vote during the Annual meeting.

Subsequent BOARD MEMBERS shall be elected by a simple majority as determined by secret ballots cast by GENERAL and ASSOCIATE CHAPTER members present at the Annual meeting, or by a signed absentee ballot postmarked at least one (1) day prior to election. The installation of BOARD MEMBERS so elected for the succeeding year shall be accomplished at the first REGULAR Meeting immediately following the elections.

There will be seven (7) elected Board MEMBERS. Nominations and elections shall be conducted in accordance with these Bylaws. Term of office shall be two (2) years with staggered elections; election of Officers in the even years (e.g. 2012, 2014, etc.) and the Non-officers in the odd years (2011, 2013, etc.). The outgoing President shall serve for an additional 2 years to ensure continuity.

D. OFFICERS

The officers of the CHAPTER shall consist of a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Each shall be elected by the eligible voting CHAPTER membership at the Annual meeting. Officers shall be GENERAL members of the CHAPTER in good standing. The officers of the CHAPTER shall have the following duties:

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1. PRESIDENT

The President of the CHAPTER shall have responsibility for the general supervision and operation of the CHAPTER and shall preside at meetings of the CHAPTER membership and the CHAPTER BOARD. The President or his duly appointed representative shall serve as a representative of the CHAPTER (hereinafter termed CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE) to the Board of Directors of NAEP. The CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE shall be a GENERAL member of the CHAPTER in good standing. The duties and responsibilities of the CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE are governed by the Bylaws of NAEP.

2. VICE PRESIDENT

The Vice President of the CHAPTER shall assume the title, duties, and responsibilities of the President in the event of resignation, disqualification, or removal of the President. The Vice President shall preside at meetings of the CHAPTER and of the CHAPTER BOARD during the absence of the President. The Vice President shall be responsible for program arrangements at all meetings of the CHAPTER as well as overseeing committees.

3. SECRETARY

The Secretary of the CHAPTER shall keep and maintain a full and complete set of minutes and records of the business of the CHAPTER, with the exception of the preparation of accounting records and budgets, which shall be prepared and maintained by the Treasurer of the CHAPTER. The Secretary shall preside at meetings of the CHAPTER and CHAPTER BOARD during the absence of the President and Vice President.

4. TREASURER

The Treasurer of the CHAPTER shall keep and maintain a full and complete set of financial and tax records of the CHAPTER; receive, deposit and disburse CHAPTER funds; keep and maintain financial records together with vouchers and receipts; and prepare all budgets and financial reports for action by the CHAPTER and the CHAPTER BOARD. Financial reports shall be presented at all meetings. Financial records shall be available for inspection upon request of any BOARD MEMBER. The Treasurer shall preside at meetings of the CHAPTER and CHAPTER BOARD during the absence of the President, Vice President, and Secretary.

E. NON-OFFICERS

The three (3) Non-Officers who are elected as BOARD MEMBERS will serve on the CHAPTER BOARD and have votes equal to those of the Officers. The Non-Officers of the CHAPTER BOARD are to provide input to CHAPTER discussions regarding operations and policy of the CHAPTER. Non-officer BOARD MEMBERS shall be GENERAL, ASSOCIATE, or STUDENT MEMBERS in good standing.

F. VACANCIES

A vacancy in the BOARD may occur due to resignation, removal, disqualification, or other means. Should the office of President be vacant, the Vice President shall become President automatically and shall serve in such office for the remainder of the term. Should any other office of the CHAPTER be vacant, the CHAPTER

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BOARD may elect to fill the position by a Non-Officer of the BOARD. Other vacancies may be appointed by a majority vote of the remaining BOARD MEMBERS. At least fifteen (15) days prior to voting on the appointment, the CHAPTER BOARD shall notify the CHAPTER membership of the vacancy and solicit volunteers.

G. REMOVAL

BOARD MEMBERS are required to attend meetings of the CHAPTER. A BOARD member MEMBER who misses three successive meetings may have his/her position oin the CHAPTER BOARD brought to a vote for possible removal at the next scheduled CHAPTER BOARD meeting. Removal shall require unanimous vote by the remaining CHAPTER BOARD.

Any BOARD MEMBER can be removed from the CHAPTER BOARD commencing with a written recall petition signed by one-quarter of the current voting CHAPTER membership. The petition shall set forth charges against such BOARD MEMBER or other reasons for his or her removal and requesting the CHAPTER BOARD to set the time for an EMERGENCY meeting to determine removal.

The CHAPTER BOARD shall certify the recall petition only if a minimum of one-quarter of the current voting CHAPTER membership, on the date of receipt of such petition, have signed the recall petition. Within fifteen (15) days following such certification, written notice shall be sent to all current members that such recall petition has been certified and enclose a copy of the petition, a rebuttal statement by the BOARD MEMBER concerned, if provided, and a special ballot requiring a yes or no vote on such removal.

Ballots shall be cast by voting members at an EMERGENCY meeting to be held no later than the thirtieth (30th) day following such notification or a signed absentee ballot, postmarked at least one day prior to the date of the EMERGENCY meeting. A sixty-six percent (66%) vote is required to remove the BOARD MEMBER. The results of such recall election shall be conveyed to all members of the CHAPTER no later than the fifth (5th) day following the tally of ballots, and shall be posted at the next Regular meeting.

H. PAST PRESIDENT

The outgoing PRESIDENT shall play an advisory (non-voting) role to the CHAPTER BOARD for a period not to exceed two (2) years after PRESIDENT’S term has expired. This position shall not be filled and remain vacant if circumstances preclude the outing PRESIDENT from being able to fill this position. The PAST PRESIDENT shall be an AZAEP member in good standing.

I. COMPENSATION

The CHAPTER BOARD shall not receive any stated salaries for their services, but by resolution of the CHAPTER BOARD, the CHAPTER BOARD may be entitled to reimbursement of expenses incurred in that capacity. Nothing herein contained shall preclude any Director from serving the CHAPTER in any other capacity and receiving compensation for such services.

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VIII. FINANCES

A. LOCAL CONTROL

The CHAPTER shall have full and complete control over all funds received by the CHAPTER from all sources, including allocations to the CHAPTER, which may be made by NAEP. Any financial obligation in excess of the then liquid assets of the CHAPTER shall be put to a majority vote of the membership.

B. NAEP

The CHAPTER shall not be liable in any manner for NAEP debts or obligations. Conversely, NAEP shall not be liable in any manner for CHAPTER debts or obligations.

C. PROCEDURES All fiscal policies and procedures of the CHAPTER shall be in conformance with NAEP fiscal policies and procedures.

D. DISBURSEMENTS

All checks drawn on CHAPTER bank accounts shall be signed by one (1) Officers of the CHAPTER, which shall be either the President or the Treasurer. All checks in excess of $500 which are drawn on CHAPTER accounts shall require documented approval by two (2) officers.

E. TAX STATEMENTS

Any applicable tax statements shall be prepared and filed by the Treasurer, and a copy of these forms sent to NAEP.

IX. EXPULSIONS AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES

A member may be expelled or subjected to other disciplinary action for cause such as a violation of any of the provisions of the CHAPTER Bylaws or NAEP Code of Ethics, or for conduct, which in the opinion of CHAPTER BOARD is improper and prejudicial to the best interest of the CHAPTER.

The CHAPTER BOARD shall consider proceedings toward the expulsion or other discipline of any member: (a) upon the recommendation of the National Committee on Standards and Procedures; or (b) upon the written request of twenty-five percent (25%) of the CHAPTER members. Prior to its consideration of any such case, the CHAPTER BOARD shall determine whether the charges, if proven, are sufficient to require discipline or expulsion, and if so, shall advise the member, in writing, of the charges, shall notify the member of the time and place of a meeting of the CHAPTER BOARD at which the case is to be considered, and shall invite the member to present, at such time, a defense either in person or in writing. Evidence supporting the charges shall be presented to the CHAPTER BOARD at the meeting, and the member charged shall have a full opportunity to reply and present evidence in rebuttal of the charges.

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After consideration of all evidence presented at the meeting of the CHAPTER BOARD at which the case is considered, the CHAPTER BOARD shall determine, by secret ballot, if the charges against a member of the CHAPTER have been sustained or proven. If the charges against a member are sustained or proven by a majority vote, the CHAPTER BOARD, may: (1) by unanimous vote recommend expulsion or (2) by majority vote direct the suspension and/or disciplinary action.

A recommendation by the CHAPTER BOARD that the charge against a member justifies expulsion shall require the affirmation vote by a majority of the voting members of the CHAPTER. If the affirmative vote is less than ninety percent (90%), disciplinary action shall be restricted to a letter of admonition and/or suspension. An affirmative vote of more than or equal to ninety percent (90%) shall be expelled.

No person who has been expelled from membership, and no member during the period of his/her suspension, shall be allowed any of the rights or privileges of membership in the CHAPTER.

X. BYLAW AMENDMENTS

CHAPTER Bylaws may be amended as referenced in Section II or by a sixty-six percent (66%) vote of the voting members. Ballots and proposed amendments must be distributed to all voting members of the CHAPTER no later than the fifteenth (15th) day preceding the meeting at which the proposed amendments will be discussed. Ballots must be returned by the thirtieth (30th) day after mailing or other means of distribution. Any member may petition for an amendment to the Bylaws. The proposed amendment must be presented for a vote of the eligible membership if the petition has been signed by no less than twenty-five percent (25%) of the membership.

XI. DISSOLUTION

In the event of dissolution of the CHAPTER, all assets (following settlement of all CHAPTER debts and obligations) shall become the property of NAEP. Dissolution of the CHAPTER shall require a two-thirds vote of all voting members of the CHAPTER.

XII. MISCELLANEOUS CODES AND ACTIONS

A. Code of Ethics: The CHAPTER adopts the NAEP Code of Ethics.

B. Lobbying: No lobbying activities by members on behalf of the CHAPTER will be permitted unless presented to and approved in writing by the BOARD.

XIII. CERTIFICATION

This section is to certify that the undersigned is the CHAPTER President and that the above Bylaws were adopted as the CHAPTER Bylaws at a Regular meeting held on in Phoenix, Arizona. Furthermore, the NAEP Executive Board at their ______(MM/DD/YYYY) meeting approved these Bylaws.

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California Association of Environmental Professionals Chapter Report By Roger Turner NAEP Liaison July 17, 2010

The California Chapter has been quite busy these past three months. We have drafted a new Financial Policy document and draft Student Chapter Handbook. These documents will be very useful in running the financial operations of the organization and developing Student Chapters. These documents are expected to be approved at the July 17th AEP Board meeting. AEP has developed a proactive communication program designed to inform and have an active dialogue with AEP members on the NAEP Affiliation Agreement. AEP will conduct a vote of its members to renew or not the Affiliation Agreement by early October 2010. AEP continues it advocacy meeting with the California legislature in Sacramento regarding environmental legislation and policy and with the Governor’s staff on the future of the Office of Planning and Research, and we have been working hard for retaining membership, recruiting new members.

The AEP has updated its Conference Manual which will be greatly appreciated by chapters as they develop their own future conferences. The process includes a handoff by the past Conference Chair who will mentor and provide history and experience developing a conference to the current Conference chair. Very helpful! Also, AEP has a standing Permanent Conference Committee that supports the current conference chair in many ways including formalizing the conference venue. The 2011CAEP conference will be in Monterey, California. You all come, ya hear.

AEP continues adding features to its web site including a new dialogue section on the NAEP Affiliation Agreement. Also, note there is a link to the NAEP website promoting the NAEP 2011 conference in Denver, Colorado. A popular feature is a searchable version of CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines. This is very useful for professionals looking for answers in the statute on a particular issue.

AEP is planning the fall series of CEQA Workshops which will be conducted in October.

AEP continues to explore the possibility of a joint venture with CEQAmaps in taking over the functions of the State Clearing House for CEQA document processing. This is in response to the Governor’s proposal to eliminate, or significantly change, the roles of the Office of Planning and Research (OPR). It is very interesting on the road less travelled by state government. This may be a very good opportunity for AEP. More later as this program develops.

AEP has published a draft Financial Policies document. These policies provide a formal structure for financial management of AEP to properly manage AEP activities and fulfill the association’s mission in the most effective manner and to remain accountable to our members

and other stakeholders including partners, funders, and the general public. It is expected these Financial Policies will be formerly adopted at the July 17, 2010 Board meeting.

Thanks to the San Diego Chapter AEP has a draft Student Chapter Handbook. This handbook provides the nuts and bolts for creating and managing a student chapter. It is expected that this will be a living document that will help chapters to set up and run a student chapter. It is also malleable to each chapter’s conditions. It is expected that this handbook will be approved at the AEP Board meeting on July 17, 2010.

The summer edition of the Environmental Assessor (EA) will be published in July. We have decided to publish it on our AEP Website as a PDF version notifying our members by e-mail that it is available. When the AEP Board approved the budget for 2010 there was decided to produce only one hard copy of the EA each year in January to provide registration and other pertinent information on the annual Conference. The remainder editions will be published electronically via the web. So keep an eye on the AEP website for information and other postings.

At the April 27th NAEP Board meeting the NAEP Board heard from its chapters, including Gene Talmadge, AEP President, regarding ongoing concerns and issues with the Affiliation Agreement. The NAEP Executive Board addressed the concerns from its chapters and revised the Affiliation Agreement and sent it to its chapters for review recommending adoption before December 2010. The AEP has received the final NAEP Affiliation Agreement and Sprit document.

A small select team of AEP members familiar with the Affiliation Agreement was assembled to address the Affiliation Agreement issues and prepare a good communication program regarding this very important issue for AEP. The two common questions are: What is NAEP? What is the Affiliation Agreement about? Our hope is that over the next three months these questions will be clearly answered. We have developed a good communication program designed to facilitate the dialogue between AEP, its members and Chapter Boards. The AEP members familiar with the agreement will be meeting in June and July with each Chapter Board to discuss the Affiliation Agreement and answer member questions. Each Chapter Board is being asked to have an ongoing and active dialogue with its members on the Affiliation Agreement, answer their questions and facilitate dialogue back to the AEP Board. Each member is being asked to be in contact with their local Chapter Board members to discuss any and all questions on the Affiliation Agreement. If they cannot answer a members question(s) they will refer them to the State AEP Board who will answer each question(s) in a timely manner. The Chapter Boards will communicate questions and issues received by their members to the AEP Board. The AEP website is being used to post all questions and issues and post answers to questions. Also, a new section has been developed on the site for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). This is intended to be an informative section answering the most common questions. See the NAEP section under Affiliation Agreement for the latest updates. One final note, the Affiliation Agreement, Spirit Paper and a one page paper discussing the questions on cost and benefits of the Affiliation Agreement has been sent to AEP members, see attached.

Also, as a part of this communication program, Gene Talmadge, AEP President, is providing regular updates to the membership on the Affiliation Agreement in his monthly President’s E- Blast and his President’s message in the Environmental Monitor. The first message was posted in June. Also, I have prepared a Feature Article on the Affiliation Agreement which is in the

current edition of the Environmental Monitor and on the website. See attached article.

This communication program is intended to provide information on the Affiliation Agreement in many forms and many times. It may seem redundant, but it is intended to make sure each member receives this information and can be ready to make an informed vote later this year. My hope is that this will be an engaging and active dialogue among the AEP membership and with the AEP Board. In the next several months every AEP member will clearly understand what the NAEP Affiliation Agreement is about and will be prepared to provide an informed vote on whether or not to renew the NAEP Affiliation Agreement and our relationship with NAEP in late September or early October 2010.

AEP continues to promote the CEP certification program and ABCEP. A spot is being developed under the NAEP section of the AEP website for this program. Membership materials are made available to AEP members upon their requests.

From the NAEP Liaison’s Desk Roger W. Turner, NAEP Liaison Summer Edition EM 2010

Summer is here and it is time to slow down (or…?) and enjoy the outdoors, a good road trip, or that well needed vacation. I hope you have a great summer. There is much to report in this issue of the Liaison Report.

NAEP held its 35th Annual Conference on April 27-30th in the beautiful southeastern city of Atlanta. The principle theme for the conference was tracking the changes of 40 years of implementing NEPA and improving the environment. The environmental track sessions were very interesting and events outstanding, as the best environmental professionals in the country gathered to share their experiences and practical knowledge. With more environmental awareness among Americans than ever before, environmental professionals are in the spotlight at the conference and throughout the year. In addition to NEPA, the conference also highlighted current issues in air quality and climate change, sustainability topics, land and watershed management, energy, oceans, transportation, water resources, wetlands restoration and mitigation, GIS analysis, public participation, and environmental education and policy. No other national environmental conference showcases diverse and multi-disciplinary topics of interest. Also, of interest, U.S. Media Productions, a producer of “green” TV programming, filmed some of our leaders, committee and working group chairs. As part of NAEP’s partnering agreement with U.S. Media, NAEP is providing technical expertise on current environmental issues and sustainable practices for their shows. This is an excellent opportunity for NAEP and its members to gain more national exposure in the ever growing environmental professions and within cable media. Stewardship is the stalwart of our profession. All of us practice stewardship no matter in what resource area our expertise falls. To act in service rather than self-interest is a trademark of all environmental practice and the professions.

The NAEP Board of Directors held its quarterly meeting over several days during the conference. Of particular interest, on April 27, 2010 the NAEP Board heard continuing concerns from many of its chapters, including the California Chapter, on the NAEP Affiliation Agreement. These concerns were sent to AEP members in two E-Mails from Gene Talmadge this past month. The NAEP Board revised the Affiliation Agreement addressing the chapters concerns. The current version of the Agreement and Spirit Paper has been sent to the NAEP chapters with a request to review them and adopt the Affiliation Agreement by December 2010.

Questions and Answers on the 2010 NAEP Affiliation Agreement

I recently developed a small select team of AEP members familiar with the Affiliation Agreement and its issues to prepare a good communication program regarding this important issue. The two questions I continue to receive are: What is NAEP? What is the Affiliation Agreement about? My hope is that over the next three months these questions will be clearly answered. We have developed a good communication program designed to facilitate the dialogue between AEP, its members and Chapter Boards. The AEP members familiar with the agreement will be meeting in June and July with each Chapter Board to discuss the Affiliation Agreement and answer your questions. Your local Chapter Board is being asked to have an ongoing dialogue with you on the Affiliation Agreement, answer your questions and facilitate dialogue back to the AEP Board. You are encouraged to be in contact with your local Chapter Board members to discuss any and all questions on the Affiliation Agreement. If they cannot answer your questions they will refer them to the State AEP Board who will answer your question(s) in a timely manner. The local

Chapter Boards will communicate questions and issues received by their members to the AEP Board (through Lynne Bynder). I have also been working on our AEP website where all questions and issues will be answered and posted on the AEP Website. Also, a new section has been developed for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). This is intended to be an informative section answering the most common questions. See the NAEP section under Affiliation Agreement for the latest updates. One final note, the Affiliation Agreement, Spirit Paper and a one page paper discussing the questions on cost and benefits of the Affiliation Agreement has been sent to AEP members. If you do not have your copy please contact Lynn Bynder.

Gene Talmadge, AEP President, is providing regular updates to the membership on the Affiliation Agreement in his monthly President’s E-Blast and his President’s message in the Environmental Monitor. The first message was posted in June. Also, I have prepared a feature article which discussing the Affiliation Agreement which is in the current edition of the Environmental Monitor and on the website.

I know that you will be getting this information in many forms and many times and that this effort may seem redundant, but I want to make sure each member receives this information and can be ready to make an informed vote later this year. My hope is that this will be an engaging and active dialogue among the AEP membership and with the AEP Board. In the next several months every AEP member will clearly understand what the NAEP Affiliation Agreement is about and will be prepared to provide an informed vote in late September or early October 2010 on whether or not to renew the NAEP Affiliation Agreement and our relationship with NAEP.

NAEP Annual Conference – 2011

The 2011 NAEP Conference will be at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Denver, Colorado. The call for papers is on the NAEP Website. The theme for this conference is “Seventh Generation Thinking Learning From the Past – Planning for the Future”. The dateline for submittals is September 30, 2010. Transmit your submittals using the online form at www.naep,org, Annual Conference, 2011. Questions – contact JenniferLundberg at [email protected] .

NEPA Working Group

The NEPA Working Group has been NAEP’s longest standing group of professionals working together to advance the state of NEPA practice. The NEPA Working Group was formed when NAEP was formed 35 years ago as it was the focus of NAEP’s first conference in 1975 since NEPA was only 5 years young at the time. For the past two years Peter Havens has ably chaired the working group and soon, newly elected Chair Lisa Mahoney along with Joe Trnka as the incoming Co-Chair will assume leadership for this group’s great collaboration and professional work. Through the NEPA Working Group, NAEP has had a seat on the national stage for some time with anything to do with NEPA practice. They have provided Congressional testimony at appropriate times when there have been several attempts to “improve” NEPA, “reinvent” NEPA and otherwise “streamline” NEPA. Sound familiar CEQA fans? For many years the President’s Council on Environmental Quality and the NEPA Working Group has enjoyed a close partnership where the working group has assisted in developing and/or commenting on CEQ guidance on cumulative effects, environmental justice, and public participation in NEPA projects as examples. The NEPA Working Group has now for several years prepared the NEPA Annual Report and has recently developed an implementation plan for launching NEPA training nationally.

For more on these activities go to NAEP.org. I have posted this information on our AEP website as well.

As always, I look forward to your comments and thoughts. I also invite you to write me at [email protected] or call (951) 707-5020 if you have a question about NAEP or need assistance in obtaining service from NAEP.

Cheers, Roger

NAEP AFFILIATION AGREEMENT – 2010

The National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) has developed a “new” Chapter Affiliation Agreement to renew our steps forward recognizing that there are closely linked mutual benefits for NAEP and its Chapters. This agreement will be considered for renewal by AEP members this year.

There are two main questions for the AEP Chapter and its members: What is the cost for Affiliation? What do I/we get (benefits) for the cost of Affiliation?

1. What is the cost for Affiliation? ● The AEP chapter cost for Affiliation is $2,000/yr. Representation at two NAEP Board meetings and attendance at the annual conference costs $2200. The NAEP membership cost for the AEP Executive Board is $600/yr. Total cost for affiliation with NAEP is $4800/yr. The AEP member cost is less than $3.00/yr.

2. What do I/we get for the cost of Affiliation?

Individual Benefit:

● 10% discount off general registration to annual conference for Affiliate Chapter members (This is about a $59 cost savings per affiliated member);

● 10% discount on NAEP sponsored training seminars opportunities for Affiliate Chapter members (This is about a $25 to $75 cost savings per member per event);

● Purchase online articles from Environmental Practice;

● E-News from NAEP provides the latest news on the organization and what is happening in the environmental profession;

● Promote a collaborative fellowship, professional development, networking and employment opportunities, information exchange, professional development and technology transfer between local and national environmental professionals;

● Gain a national perspective on environmental expertise and impact analysis; Federal environmental policy and law, i.e. NEPA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Endangered Species Act, and the Federal Transportation Act, and interaction with federal agencies such as the Fish & Wildlife Service and the Army Corps of Engineers (CWA Section 404, etc.) as it directly affects our work as environmental professionals.

● Work with the Academy of Board Certified Professionals (ABCEP; www.abcep.org) to obtain professional certification;

Chapter Benefits:  Chapter representation on the NAEP Board of Directors;

● Chapters and their associated local chapters can claim affiliation with NAEP in all aspects of corporate documentation. This is beneficial for greater exposure to local and national perspectives;

● Chapters and their associated local chapters can utilize the national speakers list for AEP events; and

● Chapter websites and publications can incorporate logos and documentation stating that the Chapter and their associated chapters are “An Affiliate of the National Association of Environmental Professionals.” Chapter websites are listed on the NAEP website to facilitate national networking opportunities. For example, the AEP 2010 Conference was advertised nationally for more than one year at no charge to the AEP Chapter.

Mid-Atlantic Region Environmental Professionals (MAREP) Chapter Report July 2010

MAREP was accepted as an affiliated chapter of NAEP at the last National Board meeting. MAREP held its inaugural event on April 22 in Bethesda, Maryland that was well attended - a great kickoff for the new Chapter. Dr. Howard Ernst, Naval Academy professor and noted authority on the politics of the Chesapeake Bay cleanup, spoke and had a book signing after his talk.

The MAREP website - http://www.marepweb.org/ - went live in April. This represents a major step forward for the Chapter. MAREP now has a forum for information sharing, event marketing, and member registration. We are actively updating content and soliciting contributions from the membership.

On May 23, MAREP held its second event at the Rock Bottom Brewery in Ballston, Virginia. Pete Granholm, an expert on Vapor Intrusion investigation and remediation from Apex Co., gave an excellent presentation on the issue. Again, the event was well attended and resulted in a number of new members.

Upcoming is a purely social networking event on July 22 at the Green Turtle in Columbia, Maryland, a venue closer to Baltimore and Annapolis. MAREP represents all of Maryland, DC, and Virginia, so our events will be held with the proximity to our major population centers in mind. Numerous prospective members from the Baltimore region have shown interest in MAREP and sent requests to hold events closer to the area. Another networking event is planned back in the Northern Virginia area on August 26.

By the end of August, the MAREP Board plans to develop a full docket of events and other organizing efforts to carry the momentum forward into the Fall. Initial contacts with Washington-based organizations such as Underwriters Laboratories Environment (Green Building materials certification program), NASA Earth Science programs, DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) program, and others plus State and local organizations have been made to provide speakers for the events.

Submitted by Jack Mulrooney, President

Chapter Report July 9, 2010

NWAEP is now up and running with a new board and set of officers. We will be holding board meetings quarterly on the second Monday of January, April, July and October.

Board members whose terms will expire in 2011 are: Bob Sweeney Aron Borok C. Jeffery Evans

Board members whose terms will expire in 2012 are: Teresa Nowicki Jon Belmont Stephen Gerritson Molly Brown

Officers serving one year terms are: President – Molly Brown Vice-president – Jon Belmont Treasurer – Stephen Gerritson Secretary – Teresa Nowicki

For the time being the Chapter Representative is still Molly Brown.

A special thanks goes out to Aron Borok for being our fearless leader while our previous board imploded. He stayed in the position of president for so many years we lost count and was integral to keeping NWAEP together during our rough times.

Our next Portland NWAEP event will be July 21st. Jennifer Sellers, Environmental Program Manager of OregonDOT Geo-Environmental Section, will give a talk on implementing Section 18 of the Oregon Jobs and Transportation Act. Section 18 focuses on improving the environmental permitting process within ODOT.

Quarterly Report – April to July 2010

Activities April to July 2010

Held monthly board meetings – April, May, June, and July o Continued development of student chapters o Continued development of section SOPs o Book club announcement distributed o Developing golf outing to create a dedicated revenue stream for the conservation heritage initiative intern, scholarship fund, and rainy day fund

Held 2010 three-day annual conference: PAEP 25 years of environmental excellence o Developed new poster, awards program, and photo contests as part of annual conference

Maintained and updated website www.paep.org

Continued conservation heritage initiative o Solidified funding for summer intern

Continued preparation of next newsletter with new and expanded format

Section events and activities o Eastern Section – Natural gas drilling in April, update on Delaware River waterfront development in May, wind turbine facility tour in June o Central Section – Appalachian Audubon speaker in April, Earth Day state park spring clean-up in April, social in June o Western Section – 2 nd annual networking session in April, Sustainable landscapes: a living building session with the NAEP BOD in July o P2E2 –

Activities planned July to September 2010

Hold monthly board meetings

Hold first annual golf outing in August

Continue conservation heritage initiative

Initiate planning for the 2011 conference

Organize and hold section events and activities o Eastern Section – Schuylkill River summer program o Central Section – Picnic and canoe trip in August o Western Section – Sustainable landscapes session in August o P2E2 – 87

Tim Bower

From: Tim Bower [[email protected]] Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 7:13 AM To: '[email protected]'; 'Nancy Favour'; 'Joe Pinto - MCDOTX'; 'Roger Turner'; 'Gene Talmadge'; '[email protected]'; 'Looney, Paul'; 'Josh Earhart'; 'Katherine Atteberry'; '[email protected]'; '[email protected]'; 'Kelly Tzoumis'; '[email protected]'; 'Brock Hoegh'; '[email protected]'; '[email protected]'; '[email protected]'; 'Carolyn Henn'; 'Mulrooney, Jack'; 'Jamison, John R.'; '[email protected]'; '[email protected]'; 'NWAEPemail'; '[email protected]'; 'Plumpton, William M.'; '[email protected]'; 'Yates Opperman'; '[email protected]'; 'Paula McLemore'; 'Lawson, Crystal'; '[email protected]' Cc: 'Ronald Deverman'; 'Looney, Paul'; 'Joe Musil'; 'Jim Melton'; 'Draper, Harold'; '[email protected]'; 'Judith Charles'; 'Charles Eccleston'; 'John S Irving'; 'Gary Kelman'; '[email protected]'; '[email protected]'; 'Robert Morris'; 'Michael Smith'; '[email protected]'; '[email protected]'; 'Montgomery, James'; '[email protected]' Subject: NAEP - Revised Chapter Affiliation Agreement Attached Attachments: NAEP Chapter Affiliation Agreement Final 5 5 2010.pdf; NAEP Spirit White Paper Final for AA 040310.pdf

NAEP Chapter President and Chapter Representative,

The NAEP Board of Directors received excellent feedback regarding the NAEP Chapter Affiliation Agreement during the recent Board Meeting in Atlanta. We had lively discussions on certain parts of the agreement. As a result of those discussions, it was obvious that clarifications on the wording and intent of certain parts of the agreement were necessary. Also, many chapters expressed concern over the potential financial impact the affiliation fee would have on their current budgets. We certainly understand this concern and believe we have properly responded by revising and simplifying the fee structure.

On May 4, 2010, after the NAEP Board meeting in Atlanta, the NAEP Executive Committee met and discussed the recommendations of the chapters and we have made refinements and changes to the NAEP Chapter Affiliation Agreement that we believe demonstrate the true spirit of partnership that was intended by the original document. The revised Affiliation Agreement for Chapter review and approval is attached. I briefly outline the revisions below:

 Section II Part B – Membership requirements with regard to voting rights have been revised and simplified. The basic statement now conveys that a Chapter must maintain an NAEP membership of 10 General Members to maintain voting rights. We have also added a general statement that the NAEP Board of Directors may make exceptions to any part of Section II Part B by majority vote.

 Section III Part A, Number 2 in the AA document has been deleted. The section discussed the need for NAEP to approve Chapter By-laws changes. The general Chapter responsibility to notify NAEP of any substantive By-laws changes remains in Section I Part A, Number 7.

 Section IV Part D has been clarified. Point #4 was added to address the concerns some of our Chapters had regarding the boundaries they serve. This statement notes that existing Chapters can remain within their current boundaries.

 Exhibit 2 – The Affiliation fee structure has been completely revised to a flat fee and NAEP is offering the Chapters an incentive to meet the goal of 25% NAEP membership within the Chapter’s region or state

1 88 boundaries. The Affiliation Agreement fee is based on the Chapter’s membership and if a Chapter meets the goal of 25% or more NAEP members, the affiliation fee is cut in half.

The Executive Committee believes we have listened and we have addressed the concerns that were expressed during the recent Board Meeting. We wholeheartedly support and appreciate your willingness to share your thoughts, opinions and concerns in such an open and constructive manner. I know of no other national association that allows their chapters the freedom of choice whether individual chapter members also become national members. Yet it is in this spirit of freedom that we will continue to grow and flourish together, that the newest and brightest ideas of our profession will be born, and that we will move forward to greater accomplishments as an association and as a profession. We invite you to read again and read anew the Closing Statement of the Spirit White Paper (attached) that was sent to you in early April. We truly believe that our journey together makes for a stronger, more enduring future and brings to each of us the brightest and highest professional reward. We look forward to your Chapter’s positive response to these Affiliation Agreement revisions.

Thank you for your service to the environmental professions.

Ron Deverman NAEP President

Sent by: Tim Bower, CAE NAEP Headquarters PO Box 460 Collingswood, NJ 08108 P: 856-283-7816 F: 856-210-1619 E: [email protected] www.naep.org

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National Association of Environmental Professionals

White Paper The Spirit of the Affiliation Agreement

Opening Statement

It is our belief that together we are stronger and that strong friendships and affiliations begin with a belief that each individual, and in our case each NAEP member and Chapter member, will find value in our professional interactions, our connectedness and our mutual interests. With this new NAEP and Chapter Affiliation Agreement we begin taking the steps toward a trusting relationship and an assurance that there are mutual benefits for NAEP and its Chapters to be closely linked.

Where did Our Affiliation Begin?

For each state or regional association linked with NAEP, our affiliation began during the chapter’s formation with NAEP’s support and guidance in how to effectively bring environmental professionals together for exchange and dialogue and how to create a sustainable professional organization. Since that time, NAEP and the Chapters have interacted in a variety of professional ways and most prominently in the coordination and occurrences of NAEP’s annual conferences and other national or regional events.

In 2004, NAEP introduced chapter affiliation agreements nationwide. Many, but not all, Chapters ratified these agreements at that time. The genesis of the current Affiliation Agreement occurred at a September 2007 NAEP/Chapter retreat. At this retreat, it was apparent that both NAEP and Chapters sought a greater realization in the NAEP/Chapter relationship with the goal of improving the mutual benefits of all member levels for both the Chapters and NAEP. Strengthening that NAEP /Chapter relationship and the value given to one another was a major priority identified at the NAEP Strategic Planning Session held in August 2008. One of the session’s resultant tasks to support this goal of a stronger relationship was re-evaluating and revising the NAEP/Chapter Affiliation Agreement.

What is the Affiliation Agreement?

At the January 23, 2010 NAEP Board of Directors meeting, the Board approved the Affiliation Agreement that has been in development since 2008. The document represents the hard work and commitment of many individuals within NAEP and incorporates the insightful comments and input from most of the Chapters and their leadership. Discussions at all levels have been frank and honest, like they should be; and affirming, a great basis for understanding and progress toward strengthening our relationship.

NAEP recognizes the unique and individual circumstances of each Chapter and we have sought to find the best association between NAEP and the Chapters. This Agreement is a way that all Chapters can recognize their membership in a larger organization with national experience, expertise and prominence. It is also a way to recognize the interrelationships we all have to each other professionally.

The Affiliation Agreement does not intend to alienate any current or future Chapters, their leaderships or their memberships. It is meant as a mutually beneficial association between the Chapters and NAEP, an association and friendship that began many years ago. We believe it provides a means for NAEP to start expanding our benefits to Chapter members and not limiting that benefit to just NAEP members.

What are the Local Benefits?

The benefits to the Chapters are articulated in the Agreement. The benefits include conference and training discounts, national e-News, chapter representation and use of NAEP logo, on-line access to Environmental Practice articles, and Chapter listings on the NAEP website. Environmental Practice, NAEP’s peer reviewed journal that is widely distributed to major universities and libraries here and abroad, is the only national journal on environmental practices. An on-line version of the journal will be launched this year. The NAEP national office also sends e-blasts of Chapter events to NAEP members.

Beyond these benefits are opportunities for each affiliated Chapter member to be associated with a national organization that attests to professional standards of practice and a code of ethics. Affiliate Chapter members can also access national experts in all fields of environmental practice and embrace opportunities to provide their expertise to a national audience. In these instances, the experts, the local professionals and the attentive audiences all gain, while the Chapter improves its ability for wider professional development opportunities of its members. NAEP also offers Chapters access to and dialogue with key federal agencies, such as the President’s Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), US EPA, US DOE, and other resource and regulatory agencies. NAEP has a close association with the Academy of Board Certified Environmental Professionals (ABCEP), the only national certification organization for environmental professionals.

In addition, NAEP currently collects membership dues through on line website applications and secures credit card transactions for nearly all of the Chapters. Those costs are absorbed by NAEP and the full Chapter membership fee is given to the Chapter. The NAEP national office on a weekly basis assists Chapters with a variety of administrative requests. NAEP also directly supports initiatives of the Chapters to hold statewide or regional events and conferences to increase their professional exposure and membership. NAEP has also researched offering Chapters general liability and other association insurance through NAEP’s policies and will be implementing an initiative on this soon. As NAEP becomes a stronger organization, we will increase our assistance to the Chapters in ways that provide the most value and mutual benefit.

What are the National Benefits?

As part of the Affiliation Agreement, each Chapter will provide additional support to NAEP through the affiliation rate assessment. This will enable NAEP, through our Association Manager, Executive Committee and Board of Directors, to expand our outreach to Chapters and their members. We are working to initiate on-line environmental training, a national speakers list, more national exposure of local or regional Chapter events for travelling NAEP members, and support of Chapter events and membership drives (for new Chapter and NAEP members). These are just a few initiatives we have developed and discussed as we grow stronger together. We will grow this list as our membership grows. Also, there is strength in numbers. Another benefit to NAEP is with affiliate memberships in the thousands, NAEP would be much better positioned to act as a significant participant on the national

environmental stage. This increase in national prominence would in turn provide some mutual benefit back to the Chapters who will have a louder, more unified voice in the spectrum of current local, regional and national environmental policy, regulatory legislation and issues.

How does the Bottom Line Effect Our Mutual Success?

Based upon the input we have heard, the largest challenge and concern for some Chapters is the cost associated with the NAEP/Chapter affiliation. The cost rate and number of NAEP members are directly related, yet inversely proportional. Simply put, the more NAEP members in a Chapter, the less cost to the Chapter per person. The Agreement has been developed with the idea and intent that this cost will decline as NAEP membership increases.

NAEP understands that the Chapters’ budgets for the coming year have been set. Therefore, the Agreement’s initiation date will start at the Chapter’s next budget cycle. We believe this gives each Chapter time to assess its resources, and for NAEP, it gives us time to help Chapters increase your NAEP membership. The membership goal for NAEP members in each Chapter as expressed in the Agreement is first and foremost a goal. A goal that is worthy to aspire to over time. As noted in the Agreement, the time period is five years. It is a measure of success for the cooperative efforts between NAEP and the Chapters in the common pursuit of increasing membership at all levels and providing the highest quality professional interactions and interests possible.

Closing Statement: Where the Affiliation Agreement Leads Us

The Affiliation Agreement is intended to support a stronger and more mutually-beneficial relationship between NAEP and the Chapters. The Agreement is the means whereby we start a new journey together; a journey we are confident will result in increased benefits to every member at every level of the Association and Chapters. We all benefit from the additional interactions, because we become better informed as environmental professionals and lead more enhanced career lives. Leadership begins with how we shape and create our future and the future of those we lead. It requires courage, conviction and empathy. We are all leaders, those of us taking this journey together; so let’s lead the way. Together we have the power to create our future – a stronger more enduring future that gives to each of us the brightest and highest professional reward.

NAEP Chapter Affiliation Agreement

This Agreement is between the National Association of Environmental Professionals (“NAEP”) and the [Name of Chapter] Association of Environmental Professionals (“Chapter”) and outlines the responsibilities of NAEP and the Chapter in fulfilling their affiliation. NAEP and the Chapter will encourage and foster a NAEP chapter of environmental professionals in [Define Chapter Service Area].

This affiliation agreement spells out the responsibilities of the [Chapter Name] and NAEP for developing a successful relationship working collaboratively to foster professional development, networking, information exchange, and technology transfer between local and national environmental professionals.

This agreement allows the above named Chapter and their associated local chapters to claim affiliation with the National Association of Environmental Professionals in all aspects of corporate documentation. Chapter websites and publications can incorporate logos and documentation stating that the Chapter and their associated local chapters are “An Affiliate of the National Association of Environmental Professionals.”

This agreement discusses the general responsibilities of both parties in the following section (Section I), with detailed responsibilities related to affiliation, chapter structure and organization and legal responsibilities in subsequent Sections II through IV.

This agreement becomes effective upon signature of the NAEP President and the Chapter President (see Section V). The Chapter Affiliation fee will begin on ______, and thereafter as described in Section II A.

I. General Responsibilities

A. The Chapter is responsible for:

1. Maintaining chapter officers, including a president, vice president, secretary and treasurer (where applicable) each of whom shall be an NAEP General Member. 2. Notifying NAEP of any changes to Chapter contact information, officer information 3. Promoting fellowship and professional development by bringing chapter members together for meetings, events, or programs 4. Establishing membership types and dues for Chapter membership 5. Representing the Chapter at NAEP Board of Director meetings (held quarterly); Chapter representatives may participate in board meetings in person, by teleconference, or through proxy designation. Note that NAEP bylaws require Chapter representatives to be a NAEP General member and to participate in at least two quarterly board meetings per year 6. Maintaining Chapter articles of association or incorporation, by laws, board minutes, annual reports, officer list, financial reports and other official chapter documents 7. Notifying NAEP before implementing Chapter bylaw or charter changes (other than non- substantive or typographical changes) that may affect the NAEP affiliation or the NAEP’s Section 501(c) (3) status. 8. Sending electronic copies of the documents described in item #6 to NAEP and Chapter members upon request. 9. Chapters are responsible for maintaining their own membership database, correspondence, accounting and financial records. NAEP can assist the Chapters with these administrative tasks for an administrative fee to be determined.

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10. Publishing Chapter newsletters, e-news, or the equivalent for distribution to Chapter members on a regular schedule (paper or electronic format) 11. Publishing an annual report or summary of Chapter activities, membership statistics (including member numbers) and a financial statement, and making it available to Chapter members at the end of each calendar year (Note: NAEP will use Chapter membership numbers to calculate the yearly affiliation rate, as described in Section II). 12. Submitting a brief quarterly report of Chapter activities to the National Office to be incorporated in the quarterly Board Book 13. Sending national dues and membership dues collected to the national monthly 14. Absorbing all MemberClick fees and/or credit card fees for national dues collected

B. NAEP is responsible for:

1. Sending Chapters a list of NAEP memberships within the Chapter boundary, quarterly 2. Communicating new or renewing Chapter member information to the Chapter upon request, but at least monthly. NAEP will process dues payments monthly. 3. Absorbing all MemberClick fees and/or credit card fees for chapter dues collect. 4. Sending information regarding NAEP activities and issues of interest to environmental professionals for distribution by Chapters to its members 5. Organizing an annual NAEP conference to promote appropriate technical forums that present scholarly papers, exchange experience and results of ongoing work, and review legislation and other environmental policy matters 6. Giving the Chapter one voting representative on the NAEP Board for every 10 to 150 NAEP general members in the Chapter; the number of Chapter Representatives then goes up by one for every additional 150 general members 7. Holding a forum for a chapter leadership meeting at the NAEP Annual Conference 8. Assisting the Chapter in developing relationships with other organizations to give additional continuing education and professional opportunities to Chapter members where feasible and appropriate 9. Assisting Chapters in the formation of NAEP Student Chapters at local high schools and colleges 10. Giving the Chapter access to benefits for their members as shown in Exhibit 1 „Chapter Benefits‟.

C. Mutual NAEP and Chapter Responsibility:

1. NAEP may collect both national and chapter dues and remit chapter dues to the Chapter monthly, and the Chapter may collect both chapter and national dues and remit NAEP dues to the National Office monthly. The National and Chapter offices will transmit new member information monthly so that our joint member can receive their benefits as soon as possible. 2. NAEP and the Chapter will work together to recruit new Chapter and NAEP members; and all membership outreach by NAEP and the Chapter will include information and promotional materials from both NAEP and the Chapter where feasible and appropriate. 3. NAEP maintains a separate member database and reserves the right to provide specific membership lists to third party vendors or organizations as agreed upon between the

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entities for the purposes of generating revenue directly related to the Environmental Professions. However, NAEP will not have direct access nor sell Chapter membership lists to third party vendors or organizations at any time. All NAEP members can elect to opt out of either or both NAEP and Chapter membership lists through the application and renewal process.

II. Chapter Affiliation Requirements A. The Chapter will compensate NAEP at the fee rates established by NAEP following the formula in Exhibit 2, Chapter Affiliation Fee Schedule. 1. The Chapter will begin paying the affiliation costs by the agreement mentioned in the opening section of this agreement, and then on November 30 of each calendar year, for total paid members as of October 30 of that same calendar year (i.e. the intent is to account for all current members in that year). 2. Failure to pay affiliation dues may result in discontinuing this Affiliation Agreement, upon the NAEP Board of Directors discretion.

B. Membership 1. Any new Chapter wishing to affiliate with NAEP must have at least 10 NAEP General, Associate, or Corporate Members in the Chapter service area to be considered for voting representation on the NAEP Board of Directors. 2. New Chapters not having this minimum number of NAEP members can initiate affiliation with NAEP with the specific understanding that they must maintain a goal of the minimum number of NAEP General Members. Further Affiliation will depend on the progress made toward this goal upon review of the NAEP Board of Directors. 3. Any Affiliated Chapter must maintain at least 10 NAEP General Members for voting representation on the NAEP Board of Directors. 4. All Chapters must adopt a goal of Chapter or regional membership in NAEP of at least 25%. Chapters can count NAEP members that are not Chapter members within a Chapter service area toward the NAEP minimum. 5. All Chapters must initiate and maintain membership activities aimed at meeting a 25 percent goal of overall NAEP participation in the Chapter/Region. As a benefit of Affiliation, NAEP will assist in the establishment and pursuit of increased membership activities within the Chapter through monetary or volunteer support to help achieve the goal. 6. Where Chapters recognize corporate memberships, NAEP will also recognize corporate members in the NAEP membership percentage. 7. The NAEP Board of Directors, by majority vote, may make exceptions to the previous membership requirements. C. Chapter Mailing Address 1. The Chapter will maintain a post office box or permanent address for legal/tax purposes and for official correspondence from NAEP. 2. The Chapter will notify NAEP of any changes of address or changes in Chapter dues within one month of the change.

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D. Member Certification 1. The Academy of Board Certified Environmental Professionals (ABCEP; www.abcep.org) will address all professional certifications for NAEP. The Chapter may not implement a separate certification program, but will encourage all qualified members to apply for certification under ABCEP. 2. Chapters may offer professional development training and offer Continuing Education Credits or Professional Development Units consistent with local standards.

III. Chapter Structure and Organization A. Chapter Structure 1. The Chapter may organize local chapter, section, board and committee structures that serve their local needs within the framework of the Chapter by-laws. 2. The Chapter must hold at least one full meeting of its membership annually. 3. The Chapter will elect/appoint one or more representative(s) as a voting member(s) to the NAEP Board of Directors, in accordance with NAEP bylaws as described in Section I B(6). This Chapter representative must be an NAEP General member to vote. 4. The Chapter will forward dues payments for NAEP membership received by the Chapter to NAEP for processing. Payments for new NAEP membership must accompany an application for membership. The Chapters can forward renewal payments without an application. B. Chapter Finances 1. The Chapter will keep accurate financial records as required by local laws. The Chapter is solely responsible for its finances and shall not bind NAEP in any way or form. 2. NAEP will not direct or control Chapter finances, nor will the Chapter direct NAEP finances. 3. NAEP is a not-for-profit organization under IRS Section 501.C.3, and maintains an appropriate non-profit status. 4. Unless otherwise stated in chapter, state, or federal rules, upon the dissolution of a Chapter, the Chapter officers will turn over its remaining fund to the NAEP for use in promoting NAEP membership in the Chapter service area. IV. Legal and Other Responsibilities

A. Legal Responsibilities 1. The Chapter cannot offer themselves as spokespersons for NAEP or bind NAEP to any contract without express written consent from the NAEP Board of Directors. 2. NAEP will not serve as direct legal or financial representation for the Chapter. 3. As a benefit of Affiliation and upon request of the Chapter, NAEP will assist in obtaining appropriate legal or financial representation, based on NAEP experience.

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B. Logos 1. The Chapter logo should reflect the Chapter’s association with NAEP, and be distinct from the logo of any other Chapter (unless identical to the NAEP logo). 2. The Chapter may use a modified NAEP logo on Chapter materials. 3. The Chapter will send a copy of any modified logo to NAEP for approval. 4. If the Chapter does not wish to modify the logo, it may use the NAEP logo with its name and the words “An Affiliated Chapter of NAEP.” 5. The Chapter may use its own logo, distinct from any other Chapter and the NAEP logo, when used in conjunction with the unaltered NAEP logo. C. Chapter Incorporation 1. The Chapter may decide whether to incorporate; if the Chapter incorporates, then the Chapter must have Articles of Incorporation; if the Chapter does not incorporate (in other words remains unincorporated) then the Chapter must register its name with the state and have Articles of Association. NAEP recommends that the Chapters incorporate locally as a non-profit corporation and seek IRS non-profit status. If incorporated, the Chapter shall submit such reports as required by local laws. D. Chapter Boundaries 1. The Chapter will form along entire state boundaries or regional service area boundaries as defined by the NAEP Board of Directors and may form local chapters or sections within the Chapter service area, as determined locally for the best service to the Chapter membership. 2. A Multi-State Chapter will maintain local chapters until one or more states within the Service area petition NAEP to separate and form its own Chapter. 3. Chapters may not have overlapping boundaries. 4. As of the date of adoption of this affiliation agreement, existing chapters can remain within their current boundaries. E. Renewal of Agreement 1. The NAEP Board of Directors and Chapter Officers will evaluate the effectiveness of this Agreement in meeting NAEP, Chapter and Member needs every five years. 2. NAEP will send a renewal package to the Chapter at least 180 days before this agreement expires to expedite this process. It is the Chapter’s responsibility to accept or reject the renewed agreement, with any agreed to amendments. 3. Affiliation be dissolved or not renewed, the NAEP Board of Directors directs the Chapter to remove all affiliation documentation from their corporate charter and all logos, websites, or other publications.

V. Agreement Signed this ___ day of ______, ______by ______, President of NAEP, and ______, President of the ______Chapter.

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Definition of Terms

ABCEP The Academy of Board Certified Environmental Professionals (ABCEP) designates senior managers and other qualified individuals the Certified Environmental Professional (CEP) designation as a way to demonstrate their professional skills and high standard of conduct. The ABCEP had its origination in NAEP, but is now an autonomous organization not directly affiliated with the operations of NAEP. Affiliation The association of a Chapter, inclusive of any local chapters or section, with NAEP. Affiliation Fee The annual cost for a Chapter to establish an Affiliation with NAEP, with costs as indicated in Exhibit 2, Chapter Affiliation Fee Schedule. Membership The association of an individual person, corporation or organization, and/or a representative of a corporation/organization between NAEP and an affiliated Chapter of NAEP. Membership Dues The cost to an individual person, or corporation/organization to which an individual is employed or associated, to join a chapter or NAEP. Chapters and NAEP establish dues autonomously and pay concurrently. NAEP National Association of Environmental Professionals. Service Area The geographic boundary of a specific Chapter. For state Chapters, the boundary is the state border. Where Chapters maintain regional association, the NAEP Board of Directors defines the boundary.

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Exhibit 1, Chapter Benefits1

Benefit Description or Value of Benefit1 eNews Chapter can submit information on bi-monthly update on chapter activities, news of interest to the environmental practice and will receive eNews to pass along to affiliate members. NAEP Conference 10% discount on applicable member registration rate to annual conference for Affiliate Discount Chapter members NAEP Training 10% discount on applicable member registration rate for NAEP sponsored training Discount opportunities for Affiliate Chapter members On line access to Chapter members can purchase online articles from Environmental Practice Environmental Practice Chapter Listing Chapter Listing on NAEP website with a link to the Chapter website to facilitate networking opportunities NAEP Logo Authority to use the NAEP Logo for recognition and advertising purposes.

Chapter Representation Chapter representation on the NAEP Board of Directors.

1. Chapters can pass benefits to their chapter members.

Exhibit 2, Chapter Affiliation Fee Schedule (Per annum) (Without NAEP Supporting Membership & Web Services)

Maximum Total Chapter Membership 1 Cost 2 50 or fewer $250 Between 51 and 100 $350 Between 101 and 200 $500 Between 201 and 500 $1,000 Greater than 500 $2,000

1. Total Chapter Membership as of October 30th of each calendar year (excluding student members).

2. If 25 percent or more of your chapter members are NAEP members, affiliation fee is cut in half, or rebated if met in the calendar year.

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National Association of Environmental Professionals Marketing Plan

Version 1.2 April 2010

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Introduction The National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) was founded in 1975 just after several major landmark environmental laws were passed, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), and Endangered Species Act (ESA). In the last 40 years, the professional community that implements these and other environmental regulations at the international, national, state, regional, local, and private sector levels has grown substantially. NAEP was founded to represent the “environmental professional.” Environmental professionals come from a wide variety of disciplines, including the natural and social sciences, architecture, engineering, business, and planning. Their work is varied but can include environmental management systems, monitoring, auditing, compliance, NEPA, permitting, planning, regulation, and sustainability among other areas. Their roles can include project management, corporate management, field work, and technical specialists. Despite strong growth in the environmental profession, NAEP has not been growing in the first decade of the 21st century. NAEP is failing to convince its constituents of the value of having professional representation. In addition, the electronic age is fundamentally changing the role of professional organizations. This marketing plan outlines how NAEP should position itself to represent these professional communities and enlist environmental professionals as active members.

Plan Overview

Name of Campaign: Sustainability is Stimulus

Campaign Manager: Harold Draper

Campaign Committee: Judith Charles and Kristen Maines

Background

Environmental sustainability is a current trend in government, industry, and the popular imagination. However, section 101 of NEPA contains perhaps the earliest statement of what later would be come known as environmental sustainability. Section 101 states that …it is the continuing responsibility of the Federal Government to use all practicable means, consistent with other essential considerations of n ational policy, to improve and coordinate Federal plans, functions, programs, and resources to the end that the Nation may— (1) fulfill the responsibilities of each generation as a trustee of the environment for future generations; (2) assure for all Americans safe, healthful, productive, and esthetically and culturally pleasing surroundings; (3) attain the widest range of beneficial uses of the environment without degradation, risk to health or safety, or other undesirable and unintended consequences; (4) preserve important historic, cultural, and natural aspects of our national heritage, and maintain, wherever possible, an environment which supports diversity, and variety of individual choice; (5) achieve a balance between population and resource use which will permit high standards of living and a wide sharing of life‟s amenities; and (6) enhance the quality of renewable resources and approach the maximum attainable recycling of depletable resources.” As an organization founded in response to the landmark federal environmental laws, NAEP needs to capitalize on its past links to these laws and forge new links to the future in the environmental sustainability industry. Sustainability can be our „stimulus package‟ and organizing principle to capture environmental professionals.

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During February of 2009, NAEP polled current and former members using a 14-question survey. A total of 647 people responded to the survey. About 57 percent were members and 20 percent were former members. All but one of the respondents were environmental professionals. About 41 percent identified themselves as NEPA professionals, 32 percent were in planning, 32 percent were in permitting, 29 percent were in monitoring and auditing, 21 percent were in EMS, and 20 percent were in regulation (one person was looking for the National Assessment of Educational Progress and used the survey to complain about that governmental program). Most respondents listed their role in the profession as project management, followed by technical specialist. Major topics of professional involvement included environmental planning (62 percent); environmental regulation (54 percent); public participation (42 percent); training (36 percent); and assessment of policies, plans, and programs (32 percent).

Geographically, the largest group responding were in the Southeast (26 percent), followed by the Southwest (22 percent) and Mid-Atlantic (13 percent). The question allowed people to categorize where they worked by either state or region. States most commonly listed were California, North Carolina, and Florida. For the groups above, California was included in the Southwest, and North Carolina and Florida were included in the Southeast. About 5 percent indicated that they worked nationwide. Only 4 percent of respondents indicated that they worked outside of the U.S.

The largest group of respondents was educated in the biological sciences (44 percent)--although 38 percent indicated “other” as the subject area for their college degree. Only 15 percent checked “engineering” and 12 percent checked “planning.”

Certifications important for an environmental professional were listed as Certified Environmental Professional (CEP) (64 percent), followed by Professional Engineer (PE) (33 percent), Registered Environmental Manager (30 percent), and American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) (27 percent). Other certifications not on the list that were volunteered included Professional Wetland Scientist and Certified Ecologist. One respondent suggested that for marketing purposes, we should emphasize the differences between being a CEP and an AICP.

Training topics of most interest were general environmental law and regulations (55 percent), NEPA (52 percent), emerging issues (51 percent), sustainability assessment (47 percent), cumulative effects assessment (45 percent), and climate change (40 percent). One respondent suggested that we support focused seminars outside of the annual conference. Some respondents said that we were too oriented toward the government sector and needed to support the private sector, especially small businesses, while one stated that we needed to support government environmental specialists more. Respondents also stated that more education and training would increase the value of NAEP to them (78 percent indicated this).

There were two questions oriented toward competing or complementary associations. The first asked which associations are important to environmental professionals. The top vote getters were the American Planning Association (APA) (28 percent), Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS) (23 percent), and Ecological Society of America (20 percent). A second question asked which alternative organization the respondent would join if they had to choose another organization other than NAEP. This list was well- distributed, but the largest number of respondents chose the APA (24 percent), followed by the SWS (17 percent), and the Air and Waste Management Association (AWMA) (13 percent). Other associations receiving mention by respondents included the Water Environment Federation, American Water Resources Association, Solid Waste Association of North America, National Groundwater Association, and Society for Risk Analysis.

Many respondents indicated that they were unaware of the extensive list of member benefits that we listed. The most important member benefits were listed as networking (25 percent ranked as number 1, meaning most important to them), Environmental Practice Journal (16 percent), and affiliation with the Academy of Board Certified Environmental Professionals (ABCEP) (14 percent). With regard to the journal, one respondent suggested that we target at least one article on NEPA, wetlands, transportation, and endangered species compliance in each issue. Respondents also indicated that they wished for

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NAEP to represent environmental professionals at the national level with governmental agencies and other organizations (14 percent ranked this as number 1).

The preferred member dues rate was less than $75 per year (55 percent), while 24 percent listed $75 to $100 per year as preferred. Only 3 percent were willing to pay more than $150 per year. With regard to suggestions for the association, several respondents suggested more transparency and several complained about lack of implementation and consistency.

NAEP is responding to the survey results by developing this marketing plan and taking actions to strengthen its finances and its affiliations with the chapters.

Objective

Develop strategies to retain existing groups of environmental professionals

Identify potential underserved groups of environmental professionals

Describe how these professionals will be approached

Target Groups Current Demographics Environmental consultants

Government compliance specialists

Target Demographics Corporate sustainability officers

Academic environmental scientists and teachers

Young environmental specialists

Students in environmental studies programs

Nonprofit environmental and conservation organizations

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Message Summary NAEP is the interdisciplinary sustainability organization; there is no profession where interdisciplinary knowledge is more crucial than environmental science

NAEP is dedicated to developing the highest standards of ethics and proficiency in the environmental professions

An interdisciplinary association is needed because to prosper, you need to be aware of the latest developments across the environmental disciplines.

An interdisciplinary association is needed because you need to stay connected to others in your city, region, the nation, and the world.

An interdisciplinary association is needed because you need to keep up with fast-changing rules, regulations, and professional standards of practice.

Call to Action 1. Target new chapter development in geographic areas where NAEP is underrepresented: New England, Northeast

2. Distinguish NAEP from key alternative associations such as APA, SWS, AWMA

3. Training in areas of interest

4. Improve publications with columns on targeted areas

5. Use new social media tools in all association activities

6. Investigate a discount or partnership with a general circulation environmental magazine as a member benefit. Investigate a discount or partnership with an environmental academic journal as a member benefit.

What is the desired outcome? Define NAEP as more than the vehicle for holding an annual meeting or producing a journal—it represents the shared interests of environmental professionals.

Define NAEP as the key to professional success and a productive professional environment.

Define membership in NAEP as a desired qualification leading to the highest standards of professional practice

Develop business profit centers to keep the organization afloat.

How do we retain them? Professional recognition through rewarding interactions with others and society at large.

Promote the idea that membership is the right thing to do to advance the profession and that it is essential for professional advancement.

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Recognize that their membership will help to promote education and the exchange of ideas and knowledge which will result in better decision making to resolve environmental problems and develop effective environmental policy.

Process List Development: who to contact? Federal agencies for training partnerships (FHWA, DOE, DOI, USDA, EPA, NOAA)

Federal Environmental Executives

Federal NEPA compliance staff (CEQ) and consultants that have environmental contracts

Develop social media committee to establish web pages on sites such as Linked In, Facebook, and Wetpaint and periodically „seed‟ the sites with interesting items targeted to promote interaction

How to contact? Invitations to view the NAEP webpage, attend NAEP Annual Conference, meet a representative at a regional meeting, develop NAEP marketing brochure

Project Plan Necessary Actions

Action Doers Estimated Work Hours

Get on Facebook and Wikipedia.

Develop a blog for each active committee.

Executive committee members travel to chapter meetings; have regional get- acquainted meetings in underserved areas

Scan environmental notices for new member prospect names in underserved regions

Develop literature explaining how NAEP is different from APA, SWS, AWMA

Develop ongoing training partnerships

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Develop discounts and partnerships

Budget

Metrics and Expectations 1. Increase membership by 10 percent in first year.

2. Develop 2 new training partnerships in first year.

Approval

Board of Date: 1 / 24 / 2010 Directors:

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5th Annual Georgia Environmental Conference - August 25 - 27, 2010

http://www.georgiaenet.com/

# of attendees: 550-600

Location: The Hyatt Regency, Savannah, GA Exhibitor Overview

Welcome 5th Annual Exhibitors! The Annual Georgia Environmental Conference is the state’s largest and most comprehensive educational opportunity and will be attended by an estimated 550 Attorneys, Consultants, Engineers, State and Local Government Officials, Developers, Landowners and others with a strong interest in environmental programs in Georgia.

Over the three-day period, this Conference will host an elite group of environmental professionals seeking knowledge and sharing ideas around environmental concerns in Georgia.

What Does That Cover?

The 5th Annual Exhibit Hall will be located on the perimeter of the main hotel ballroom and around the mezzanine level of the Hyatt Regency.

Location: Ballroom Perimeter (Table Top)

Exposure: Opening General Session, Lunch General Session, Closing General Session Breakfast, refreshment breakouts (3 - 25 minutes), evening receptions (2 - 1 hour), continental breakfast (1 - 25 minutes), and general walk-about traffic.

 One 8' - 10' wide space with 8' background drapes, one six foot draped table, two chairs, and company signage  Continental breakfast for two  One seated breakfast for two  One luncheon for two  Three breaks for two  Two receptions for two  Discounted Course Registration ($250 each, limit 2)

Location: Mezzanine (Table Top)

Exposure: Registration, refreshment breakouts (3 - 25 minutes), evening receptions (2 - 1 hour), continental breakfast (1 - 25 minutes), classroom traffic, and general walk-about traffic.

 One 8' - 10' wide space, one six foot draped table, two chairs, and company signage  Continental breakfast for two  One seated breakfast for two  One luncheon for two  Three breaks for two  Two receptions for two  Discounted Course Registration ($250 each, limit 2)

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What Is The Exhibit Schedule?

Exhibit setup will take place on Wednesday, August 25 from 8:00am to 12:00pm. Exhibit breakdown begins no earlier than Friday, August 27 at 11:00am. All Exhibits must be removed by 2:00pm. Exhibitors may gain exposure during all breakouts, all General Sessions, and all Evening Receptions. Below is a complete list of breakouts and times.

Wednesday, August 25 Exhibitor Setup 8:00am - 12:00pm Breakout 4:00pm - 4:25pm Welcome Reception 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Thursday, August 26 Continental Breakfast 8:00am - 8:25am Breakout 10:00am - 10:25am Lunch 12:00pm - 1:30pm Breakout 4:35pm - 5:00pm Evening Reception 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Friday, August 27 Keynote Breakfast 8:00am - 9:30am Exhibitor Breakdown 11:00am - 2:00pm