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Get your school involved in the effort to create a sustainable future for the Bay Area. School districts throughout the region play a vital role in achieving sustainability, and this conference is designed to teach schools how to go green!
About the Conference
This year will mark the 4th annual Bay Area Schools Environmental Conference. Sponsored by the Environmental Services Department’s Go Green Schools program, the conference was established to recognize “green” achievements, allow for sharing of best practices, and connect Bay Area schools with a variety of educational and operational resources.
San José’s Go Green program has produced several success stories from schools that have implemented environmental initiatives, such as the Union School District which has reached a 76% recycling rate by implementing a zero waste program and Baker Elementary School which has saved thousands of dollars each year by switching to reusable baskets for their lunch program. Through the conference, the Go Green program hopes to spread the success of such green initiatives to schools beyond San José and throughout the Bay Area region.
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Who Should Attend?
This is a region-wide conference that is open for all Bay Area:
- Public and Private K-12 School Teachers
- Parents
- School and District Administrators
- School Board Members
- Custodians
- Students
- Community Members
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What's It About?
- Foster the newest generation of environmental stewards
- Learn about regional resources provided by the Go Green Schools Program
- Hear success stories from Go Green Schools as well as other regional programs
- Learn how K-12 schools can go green with recycling, composting, water and energy conservation, funding for green programs, schools gardens, green purchasing and connecting children with nature/environmental education
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Keynote Speaker
Alec Loorz –Youth founder of Kids vs. Global Warming
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What’s the Cost?
- $20 through April 23, 2010
- $60 at the door
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Speakers needed to present at the 2010 conference!
If you would like to present on an environmental topic at the conference, complete the Call for Presentations Form online by February 12, 2010.
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Now Accepting Green Star Awards Nominations!
Know a teacher, a student, or someone else from your school who works hard to spread the green message; improves school recycling; or leads an effort to beautify the school grounds? You can nominate them for a Green Star Award! Green Star Awards recognize groups and individuals for their outstanding work supporting environmental action in schools. This year’s categories include:
- Outstanding Teacher
- Outstanding Student
- Outstanding School
- Outstanding School District
- Outstanding Community Member
- Outstanding Parent
- Outstanding Custodian
- Outstanding Administrator
To make a nomination, complete the Green Star Awards Nomination form online by February 26, 2010.
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How Do I Register?
Register online using our secure payment process by clicking the button below. Registration is a two-step process: first, you will need to enter payment information; second, you will need to enter the attendee's contact information. Note that you can only register one attendee at a time.
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How Do I Get There?
Map & Directions
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Sponsorship opportunities are available!
Platinum Level Sponsorship: $6,000
- Corporate name will be included in all press materials;
- Prominent logo placement on all pre-conference marketing materials;
- Prominent logo placement on all conference print materials; and
- Free exhibitor table in conference registration area.
Gold Level Sponsorship: $3,000
- Logo placement on all pre-conference marketing materials;
- Logo placement on all conference print materials; and
- Free exhibitor table in conference registration area.
Silver Level Sponsorship: $1,000
- Logo placement on all conference print materials; and
- Free exhibitor table in exhibit hall.
Networking Cocktail Hour: $2,500
- Logo placement on all pre-conference marketing materials;
- Logo placement at cocktail tables and bar; and
- Logo placement in conference print program.
If you have any questions regarding conference sponsorships contact Reena Brilliot at 408-975-2533, or via email at reena.brilliot@sanjoseca.gov.
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Date:
Saturday, May 1, 2010
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location:
Dolce Hayes Mansion
Cost:
$20 before April 23
$60 at the door
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