Information Sessions & Technical Assistance
Grantees and anyone interested in Community POWER can access information and assistance through a variety of means.2010 Information Sessions
Regular information sessions will be held during the year. These meetings are open to grantees and all interested parties. At the meetings, the following information is regularly provided: updates on current grantee projects, resource materials, announcements, and educational mini-workshops on topics of interest. Past topics have included, "How can community groups really contribute to toxicity reduction?," "Junk mail abatement," "Food waste issues," "The SWMCB's Rethink Recycling campaign," etc. Information is presented by Community POWER staff, county waste and toxicity reduction staff, Pollution Control Agency staff, grantees, and other resource people.
Two informational meetings, with opportunities for questions and answers, will take place in February. Applicants are encouraged to attend one of these sessions prior to submitting an Application. You do not need to register for the informational meetings.
Monday, February 8 — 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Location: Hennepin County Environmental Services, 417 North 5th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 — 12:00 pm to 1:00 PM
Location: Neighborhood House, 179 Robie St., East St. Paul, Room 212. For directions: www.neighb.org.
The February 23rd information session is being held immediately after a meeting of current Community POWER grantees. Prospective applicants are welcome to attend the grantee meeting to learn more about the program. Please contact Laurie Gustafson at 651-252-1487 or CommunityPower@RethinkRecycling.com to register for the entire meeting. You do not need to register if only attending from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm.
Technical Assistance
Please contact the Project Manager:
Laurie Gustafson, CommunityPOWER@RethinkRecycling.com, 651-252-1487
You are welcome to get on the mailing list by emailing your information to CommunityPOWER@RethinkRecycling.com.