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General Committee Meeting
🗓️ Thursday, August 1st 🗓️
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM Eastern
10:00 AM to 11:15 AM Central
8:00 AM to 9:15 AM Pacific
Guest speaker, Dr. Alan Lockwood, Kendal at Oberlin will speak about the effect of heat on the elderly and vulnerable populations—and how to mitigate the risk.
⚠️ NEW: SSAFE Members must register to attend SSAFE General Committee meetings. Please click here to register.
*Must register before August 1st to attend.
The Latest Issue of the SSAFE Newsletter is
Ready to Read!
The July 2024 edition of the SSAFE quarterly newsletter is published and ready to read!
Download a PDF version to read online here.
Flip through an interactive
online version here.
Check with your SSAFE Board Member
during the first week of July
for a paper copy.
Upcoming Meetings for SSAFE Members
SSAFE General Committee Meeting
August 1st at 11 AM ET / 10 AM CT
Greening Our Campuses Team
June 20th at 10 AM ET / 9 AM CT
Contact us for meeting information.
View the entire SSAFE Calendar here.
Recent Activity from SSAFE Teams and Chapters
Reducing single-use plastics is a crucial step toward creating more sustainable communities and reducing environmental harm. This blog post explores practical strategies to minimize plastic waste, with insights and recommendations from Beyond Plastics to help you make a positive impact in your own community.
Our recommended reading list is now searchable by category, title keyword, publication date, and author. Click on Resource Hub in the menu above, then click on Recommended Reading. Or, click on the image to learn more.
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!
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