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New SSAFE Board of Directors Chair,
Joel Brody
The SSAFE Board of Directors is delighted to announce that Joel Brody from Collington, a Kendal affiliate, has been appointed by the board as its new chair, effective August 14th, 2024. Joel succeeds Mary Lindley Burton, who is stepping down after four years of exemplary service.
Joel’s ability to turn challenges into opportunities, along with his strong leadership skills and technical expertise, ensures SSAFE’s continued growth and success. See the SSAFE Board of Directors page to learn more.
Video & Meeting Follow-up
On Thursday, September 5th, 2024, SSAFE interviewed Dr Elisabeth Stern, board member, KlimaSeniorinnen Switzerland. She talked to us about the landmark case filed by her organization representing older Swiss women who recently won a climate litigation case against Switzerland at the European Court of Human Rights.
📽️ NEW Click here to watch a video showing the moment the court case was won!
“Do Something”
This election season, the future of our planet and the well-being of generations to come are on the line. Voting alone isn’t enough; we must take action to ensure that climate-conscious voters make it to the polls—or better yet, vote early by mail!
“We estimate that 8 million voters skipped voting in the 2020 presidential election in an election where the Electoral College was decided by 44 thousand voters in 3 states.”
– Nathaniel Stinnett,
Environmental Voter Project
We can DO SOMETHING! Click here to learn more and take action NOW.
Upcoming Meetings for SSAFE Members
SSAFE General Committee Meeting
Thursday, September 5th at
11 AM ET / 10 AM CT / 8 AM PT
Greening Our Campuses Team
Thursday, September 19th at
11 AM ET / 10 AM CT / 8 AM PT
Energy Workgroup
Thursday, September 26th at
11 AM ET / 10 AM CT / 8 AM PT
Recent Activity from SSAFE Teams and Chapters
For generations, nature has always left the leaves, allowing ecosystems to thrive. Fallen leaves enrich the soil, regulate moisture, provide winter insulation, and create habitats for crucial wildlife. Yet today, concerns over safety and aesthetics drive many senior living communities to remove them. See how Lathrop is "leaving its leaves!"
🎞️ Video: You've likely heard of an energy audit, but have you heard of a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Reduction Audit? What is the difference? SSAFE member, Stu White from Kendal at Hanover explains this new type of audit!
♻️ Have you ever wondered about the sustainability projects going on at each SSAFE Chapter community? Now you can see them summarized on the 2024 Q1 SSAFE Cross-Campus Sustainability Chart. See projects in progress or planned on each campus!
Education: “Heat: Effects on the Elderly and Other Vulnerable Populations”
SSAFE is fortunate to have so many knowledge experts among our ranks. One of them, Dr. Alan Lockwood, resident from Kendal at Oberlin, would like to remind us that the increase in temperatures poses a greater risk for the elderly and vulnerable populations. 📄 Click here to download this informative pamphlet.
The Countersett project attempts to change the 50-year-old landscape of one of the neighborhood courtyards at Kendal at Longwood into a model for our larger community in its second 50 years. 📑 Download the case study in PDF format by clicking here.
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