What “Green” Means to Louisville Metro
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What “Green” Means to Louisville Metro
Monday, April 7, 2008 – Dinner Meeting
INTRODUCTION:
Mr. Pullen will be discussing what “Green” means to the Louisville Metro area. In addition, he will be addressing the various building projects being considered and the positive impact they will make.
TOPICS/SPEAKERS:
The speaker this month is Mr. Ted Pullen, Director of Public Works, Louisville Metro Government. Ted Pullen spent years at airports and coal mines before joining the newly merged Louisville Metro Government in 2004. Pullen, a civil engineer, is responsible for the administration of the city’s solid waste collection and disposal services, recycling programs, street cleaning, and snow and storm debris removal programs. He is also instrumental in shaping the city’s environmental policies and practices through the Go Green Louisville initiative.
Pullen manages one of the city’s largest departments – responsible for more than 700 employees, nearly 200 buildings, and 2600 vehicles. Innovative new practices, such implementing an overnight crew to handle snow and potholes, have made Pullen and Louisville an example for other cities to follow.
MEETING LOCATION: The University of Louisville Alumni Club from 5:30 until 8:00 pm
The cost for attending is $25.00, cash or check (made payable to ASHRAE). Students and university facility may attend for $5.00. Due to our current arrangements with the University Club, reservations are not cancelable after 5:00 PM Thursday prior to the meeting date. We want to encourage attendance, but emphasize the importance of notifying the treasurer if plans to attend have changed. Your consideration will help avoid meeting fee increases to offset losses associated with extra meal preparation.
It is extremely important to make your reservation no later than Wednesday, April 2nd with Julian Donahue by simply using one of the following three options: 1) Calling (502) 569-3600 x 2422 2) E-mail jdonahue@lwcky.com.
UPCOMING EVENTS/PROGRAMS:
May 12 – Golf Outing, Glenmary Country Club
Reminder – DD Williamson Tour Feb. 20
Just to reminder everyone that AIChE is touring DD Williamson’s Caramel Color plant on Feb. 20th @ 6PM. Please let me know by Friday if you want to attend. My email is michael.cabot@beamglobal.com After you RSVP, I will sent directions and safety requirements.
KSPE Banquet-Feb 15th at the Olmsted
You can find out more here-
http://kspelouisville.org/index.php?option=com_philaform&Itemid=134&form_id=2
Hope to see you there!
February 20 – Tour of DD Williamson
The February AIChE Meeting will be a tour of Caramel Color maker, DD Williamson. It will at at 6PM on February 20th. Afterwards, we will head to Baxter Station for some vittles. Please contact Michael Cabot michael.cabot@beamglobal.com to RSVP or with questions.
Nov. 14 – Ohio Valley Creative Energy presentation by Lori Beck
The date of the November AICHE event for the Louisville Chapter has been changed after reasonable consideration. Instead of November seventh, the date is going to be November 14th. The change is driven to avoid scheduling conflicts with the 2007 Annual AICHE Meeting. While a certain amount of disruption is expected as a result of this change, the seasoned leaders of the local AICHE chapter see the importance of having the U of L students be a part of this event, especially when it is being held on U of L property! (viz. Cressman Center). Nothing else will change. (Yes, you will have to re-RSVP.) So far there have been enthusiastic responses to this event, and we hope AICHE members can be flexible to change the date one week ahead. In summary then: Ohio Valley Creative Energy presentation by Lori Beck, Executive Director6pm on November 14thCressman Center, Univ of Louisville, 100 E Main Street, LouisvilleFood and drink will be available for purchase after the presentation—either on-site or within 2 blocks at Bearno’s.
The formal presentation will include updates on the development of sustainable energy from off-gassing from an Indiana land-fill. Lori Beck, Executive Director of Ohio Valley Creative Energy (OVCE) will coordinate the presentation in appropriate detail. The location of the event will most likely be The Cressman Center for Visual Arts, a satellite of the U of L, located at 100 E. Main Street, Louisville. This venue, alone, is worth an outing and discussion, notwithstanding Lori’s excellent presentation skills. (http://louisville.edu/a-s/finearts/cressman_center.html) Explore OVCE on your own as you may wish (www.ohiovalleycreativenergy.org) so as to bring questions and insights as befits your musings. This promises to be an engaging event, and will represent a convergence of energy, artistry, environmental science, architectural design, public policy, education, etc. Come out to this memorable occasion!RSVP as soon as you are able. Emails can be sent to nate@metageny.com. Phone calls/texts can be directed to 502 299 9520. Forward the information about this happening to people whom you think may be interested in attending.
FUTURE EVENTS: A trip to and tour of Huber’s winery will most probably be held one day in the first or second weekend in December. This is a fun event—technical, “chemical” (wink), and bucolic. Their wines make good Holiday presents—goes without saying… Stay tuned for further reports on plans.
