July Minutes

Ada Recycling Coalition

Minutes

July 13, 2011

The following members were present: Garmon Smith, Trudy Nevland, Stan Fullingim, Glenda DeShazo, Ambrie Walker, Lisa Sharp, Deanna Piercy and Marilyn Ellis.

Garmon Smith, Chair, called the meeting to order at 12:15 pm.

Treasurer’s Report – Glenda DeShazo, Treasurer, distributed the Treasurer’s report, and it was accepted.

Minutes – Trudy Nevland distributed last month’s monthly minutes which were accepted for the record.

Ada’s Future Trash Collection and Recycling Plans – Garmon Smith reported that he and Doug Weirick met with Cody Holcomb, Shane Sweeney, Dick Scalf and a representative from WCA to discuss potential trash collection and whether or not recycling would be considered in the future. Smith said it was a very productive meeting and that he was under the impression that the city’s garbage collection service would soon be contracted out, and that curbside recycling was being strongly considered. In addition, it looks very likely that cardboard recycling will stay with the city and possibly even be expanded, as the current commercial program is working so well.

Oklahoma Green Expo – Members agreed that next year’s event might do better if it were held in April for Earth Day and when students are still in class. Members also agreed that they would like to see Leilani Munter (racecar driver / environmentalist) return, as well as the Secretary of the Environment.

County Fair – Trudy Nevland made a motion that ARC man a booth at the County Fair this year (Sept 1 thru 3) and to allow Lisa Sharp share it with her green endeavors. Deanna Piercy seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously. Sharp was made the committee chair and was given a check to reserve the space. A signup sheet for volunteers will be forthcoming.

Ada Air Show – Garmon Smith, who was responsible for trash this year, would like to see recycling bins setting next to each trashcan next year and that “go green” be advertised. Smith reported that five 95-gallon containers of bottles were collected.

Chickasaw Nation Recycling Update – Ambrie Walker reported the ReUse Center was going well and that air-conditioning units were installed. Walker also mentioned that the Chickasaw Nation may like to partner with the city on a composting program.

City of Ada Recycling Update – Stan Fullingim reported the recycling center remains very busy, and that cardboard is currently selling at $170 and mixed paper for $140.


ANNOUNCEMENTS – None


ADJOURNMENT – The meeting was adjourned at 1:15 pm.


Submitted by: Trudy Nevland, ARC Secretary

March Minutes

Ada Recycling Coalition

Minutes

March 9, 2011

The following members were present: Garmon Smith, Trudy Nevland, Joe Braly, Lisa Sharp, Dana Nickell, Doug Weirick, Betty Parham, Stan Fullingim, Raymon Wright, Tylene Teel, Theresa Hammonds, Deanna Piercy and Steve Timmons.

Garmon Smith, Chair, called the meeting to order at 12:09 pm.

Treasurer’s Report – Glenda DeShazo distributed the Treasurer’s report, and it was accepted.

Minutes – Trudy Nevland distributed last month’s monthly minutes for the record.

Sponsor Certificates / Radio Spots – Joe Braly made a motion to present certificates to ARC’s Business Partners at the annual meeting in April and to pay for their lunches. Trudy Nevland seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.

Joe Braly is scheduled to represent ARC and promote the Recycled Art Contest during three live radio interviews (KTLS, KADA and KYKC) on March 23 at 8:30 am.

Telephone Book Collection Contest – Trudy Nevland reported that due to spring break and several requests from teachers, the drop-off date has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 26 from 9 am to noon. Volunteers are needed.

Green Initiatives Committee / Green Expo – Theresa Hammonds reported that the Green Initiatives Committee will meet Friday, March 11 at noon to finalize plans for the recycled art contest. She also reported that more sponsors are needed and that the response from artists has been good. The Green Expo, scheduled for this summer, is moving along, and the Chickasaw Nation agreed to sponsor the event. Leilani Münter, an American race car driver and environmental activist, is scheduled to speak during the event. More vendors are needed, and everyone is encouraged to check out the website: www.oklahomagreenexpo.com for information regarding vendors, sponsorship, contacts, etc.

Annual Earth Day Meeting – Tuesday, April 19 from 11:30 am to 1 pm at the Elks Lodge. $10 buffet lunch. Steve Schmelling is scheduled to speak about the current water resources issues and Ada’s Green Expo. While Joe Braly is working on obtaining reusable shopping bags, Theresa Hammonds is checking on saplings to give out during the meeting. The slate-of-officers and board members to be presented for a vote is: Officers: Garmon Smith (Chair) Doug Weirick (Vice Chair) Glenda DeShazo (Treasurer) and Trudy Nevland (Secretary). Board Members: Dana Nickell, Ambrie Walker, Lisa Sharp, Steve Timmons, Joe Braly, Betty Parham and Marilyn Ellis.

Chickasaw Nation Recycling Update – Dana Nickell reported 696 people went through the Re-Use Center during the four days it was open in February and that 10,457 lbs came in and 7,257 lbs went out. Nickell also reported they filmed a commercial about the center this week. She also reminded members that on April 20 the Chickasaw Nation will be collecting: e-waste (including TVs and computer monitors free-of-charge) white-goods (unwanted appliances including refrigerators/freezers and A/C units) and pharmaceuticals. In addition to all that, they will shred paper and documents for people in need of this service. The public is encouraged to take advantage of all these events. Nickell also reported there is a form available to the public on-line to provide the Chickasaw Nation Department of Environmental Services with information regarding environmental or health concerns in our area. The information provided will be evaluated to develop an action plan to address the level of potential risks and/or concerns. The link to this site will be e-mailed to ARC members.

City of Ada Recycling Update – Stan Fullingim reported 1,858.28 tons of recyclables was collected in 2010–bringing in $261,550; just short 126 tons of being a record year. In 2008 the Recycling Center brought in $196,000 and $99,973 in 2009. Fullingim also figures that they are processing about 80 percent of the commercial cardboard in Ada.

Green Oklahoma – Lisa Sharp reported that people can go to her new website: www.greenokla.com for green events, businesses, news and resources.

EARTH HOUR – Lisa Sharp encouraged members to participate on March 26 by turning off all non-essential electrical devices for one hour at 8:30 pm wherever you are.

October 2010 Minutes

Ada Recycling Coalition Minutes

October 13, 2010

The following members were present: Garmon Smith, Trudy Nevland, Betty Parham, Joe Braly, Glenda DeShazo, Dana Nickell, Steve Timmons, Lisa Sharp, Dianna Piercy, Tylene Teel, Marilyn Ellis and Stan Fullingim.

Garmon Smith, Chair, called the meeting to order at 12:13 pm.

Minutes – Trudy Nevland distributed last month’s monthly minutes for the record.

New Chamber Member Launch Luncheon – Joe Braly, who attended the meet in September, reported ARC was one of two new Chamber members represented.

Green Initiatives – Dana Nickell reported an Art Recycling Project was underway for next Earth Day and that she and Theresa Hammonds would be soliciting for prizes.

Autumn Days – After thanking those who participated and reporting the event went well, Joe Braly made a motion that ARC spend up to $100 to purchase a tent for special events. Deanna Piercy seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously. Braly will give receipts to Glenda DeShazo, Treasurer.

America Recycles Day – Dana Nickell reported that ARC’s PSA contest is underway and the committee has had positive feedback.

Art Contest for Earth Day 2011 – Ambrie Walker made a motion that ARC conduct its own recyclable art contest in conjunction with Green Initiatives and award $100 to the winner in the following three categories: Elementary (1-6) Jr. High (7-9) and High School (10-12). Dana Nickell seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Committee members: Ambrie Walker, Dana Nickell and Trudy Nevland.

Resource Conservation Grant – Dana Nickell announced the Chickasaw was awarded the grant for expanding its reuse of construction (C&D) material.

Chickasaw Nation Recycling Update – Dana Nickell reported that a lot of items keep coming in to the Reuse Center. Ambrie Walker stated an average of 850 to 1500 lbs is accepted on the days they are open. In the plans for the center is a drop-off box for when the center is closed, a toy drive and a coat drive. In addition, Nickell reported that the Chickasaw Nation was a finalist for the Keep Oklahoma Beautiful and Environmental Excellence award.

City of Ada Recycling – Stan Fullingim, Recycling Coordinator, reported the center continues to set recycling records and that prices are currently high. He said the city is making money on the recyclables it is selling. Fullingim also observed that Ada, without intending to be, is becoming a recycling hub for the area. The center is receiving recyclables from McAlester, the Choctaw Nation, Sulphur and other communities. Fullingim would like to see Ada become a regional center for recycling one day. Dana Nickell suggested applying for a community block grant.


ANNOUNCEMENTS

Oklahoma Recycling Seminar (October 15) – Several members are scheduled to attend.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event (October 23) – Trudy Nevland made a motion that ARC spend up to $100 to purchase much-needed drills and mixers in order to capture as much useable latex paint as possible during the city’s upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Collection event.

ADJOURNMENT – The meeting was adjourned at 1:20 pm.


Submitted by: Trudy Nevland, ARC Secretary

ARC September Minutes

Ada Recycling Coalition Minutes

September 9, 2009

The following members were present: Garmon Smith, Trudy Nevland, Doug Weirick, Glenda DeShazo, Steve Timmons and Dana Nickell.

Garmon Smith, Chair, called the meeting to order at 12:15 pm.

Treasurer’s Report – The balance reported was $1,810.43 (which included four new members).

Minutes – Trudy Nevland distributed last month’s.

BUSINESS
Household Hazardous Waste / E-Waste Collection Event – Trudy Nevland reminded members that the city’s annual HHW event would be held on Saturday, October 10 from 9 am to 2 pm at ECU’s Norris Field parking lot and asked members to help promote the event via flyers and e-mail. She also reported that e-waste would be collected the week prior to the event at the ICON center. Volunteers will be needed. Dana Nickell reported that there would be nine employees from the Chickasaw Nation in attendance and suggested the questionnaire be shortened. ARC will once again collect, mix and donate latex paint.

Howdy Fair – Dana Nickell reported that the event went really well and that three people became members, including John Hargrave, ECU’s president.

National Recycling Coalition – Garmon Smith reported that Keep America Beautiful (KAB) committed to partnering with the National Recycling Coalition (NRC) in supporting and promoting America Recycles Day this year. In spite of the recent outcome of the merger vote and NRC's subsequent announcement of its intent to declare bankruptcy, that agreement with KAB remains in place and we have been assured of their commitment to supporting the ARD State Coordinators and state affiliates with the necessary resources to promote the national day of recycling.

America Recycles Day – Members agreed to conduct a poster contest for area elementary students ($25 for the winner in each grade – contest rules same as last year’s) and to conduct a recycling pledge drive to give away another mulching mower in November to celebrate the America Recycles Day in Ada.

City of Ada Recycling Update – Cardboard is currently bringing $85/ton.

Sports Bottles - Dana Nickell made a motion that ARC purchase metal sports bottles in bulk for promotional purposes and membership recruitment. Glenda DeShazo seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously. Nickell and Nevland formed a committee to select the bottles.

The meeting was adjourned at 1 pm.

Submitted by: Trudy Nevland, ARC Secretary

ARC August Minutes

Ada Recycling Coalition

Minutes

August 12, 2009

The following members were present: Garmon Smith, Trudy Nevland, Deanna Piercy, Lisa Sharp, Doug Weirick, Ambrie Walker, Stan Fullingim, Glenda DeShazo, Marilyn Ellis and Dick Scalf.

Garmon Smith, Chair, called the meeting to order at 12:15 pm.

Treasurer’s Report – The balance reported was $1,865.22.

Minutes – Trudy Nevland distributed last month’s minutes (which were accepted for the record).

BUSINESS

Household Hazardous Waste / E-Waste Collection Event – Trudy Nevland announced that, pending approval from the city council, the city’s annual HHW event would be held on Saturday, October 10. She asked Ambrie Walker to help get Chickasaw Nation approval to use the ICON Center the week before and after the event E-waste.

Websites – Members were reminded and encouraged to check out ARC at the following:

1. Twitter: Twitter.com/AdaRecycling
2. MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/adarecyclingcoalition
3. Blog: http://adarecyclingcoalition.blogspot.com
4. FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Ada-Recycling-Coalition/117302651170?ref=ts . Or just tell people to search for Ada Recycling Coalition on Facebook. When ARC has 100 people following, we will get a shorter URL.

Howdy Fair – Ambrie Walker reported that she and Dana Nickell would be manning a recycling booth for ARC during the Howdy Fair at ECU.

Chickasaw Nation – Ambrie Walker reported that the Chickasaw Nation hopes to open a “re-use center” next year and asked for volunteers from ARC and possibly from ECU environmental students to help man it. Walker also asked members to review a draft “Energy and Natural Resource Conservation Management Plan” she was working on.

City of Ada Recycling – Stan Fullingim, Recycling Coordinator, reported 534 tons sold in this year’s second quarter. Discussion as to where to set a recycling trailer ensued. The Chickasaw Nation’s parking lot near Cradduck and Kerr Lab Road was suggested as an optimum location.

DISCUSSION – Garmon Smith would like to see cardboard collected from students moving into dorms next year during ECU’s move-in day.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – None

The meeting was adjourned at 1 pm. Afterwards, members checked out Dr. Weirick’s new totally-electric car.

Submitted by:

Trudy Nevland, ARC Secretary

ARC July Minutes

ADA RECYCLING COALITION
MINUTES

July 8, 2009

The following members were present: Garmon Smith, Trudy Nevland, Deanna Piercy, Lisa Sharp, Dana Nickell, Raymon Wright, Stan Fullingim, Glenda DeShazo, Russ Lacen, Ambrie Walker and Marilyn Ellis.

Garmon Smith, Chair, called the meeting to order at 12:10 pm.

Treasurer’s Report – The balance reported was $1,864.95.

Minutes – Trudy Nevland distributed last month’s minutes (which were accepted for the record).

BUSINESS

Websites – Kudos to Lisa Sharp for all the work she’s done with getting ARC out on the web. Members and the public are now able to follow ARC via Twitter, Face Book, MySpace and by blogging, as follows:

1. Twitter: Twitter.com/AdaRecycling
2. MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/adarecyclingcoalition
3. Blog: http://adarecyclingcoalition.blogspot.com
4. FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Ada-Recycling-Coalition/117302651170?ref=ts . Or just tell people to search for Ada Recycling Coalition on Facebook. When ARC has 100 people following, we will get a shorter URL.

Members are encouraged to add the Ada Recycling Coalition to their personal spaces and to sign up and/or follow ARC via Twitter and blogspot to help promote recycling in Ada.

Chickasaw Nation – Ambrie Walker reported that recycling beverage containers at the park during the 4th of July festivities went very well.

City of Ada Recycling – Stan Fullingim, Recycling Coordinator, reported that recycling has picked up lately, but that it is currently difficult to sell plastic. The recycling department now maintains the trailers at Wal-Mart on the weekends.

Recycling Discussions

• Plastic Recycling – It is important recyclers remember to keep Number 1s and 2s separate and to remove the lids/caps before placing items in the bins to be recycled.
• Garmon Smith would like to see beverage containers recycled during next year’s Air Expo.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – None

The meeting was adjourned at 1 pm.

Submitted by: __________________________________________
Trudy Nevland, ARC Secretary

ARC June Minutes

Ada Recycling Coalition
Minutes

June 10, 2009

The following members were present: Garmon Smith, Trudy Nevland, Deanna Piercy, Lisa Sharp, Dana Nickell, Kyle Jones, Dawn Sowinski, Stan Fullingim and Marilyn Ellis.

Garmon Smith, Chair, called the meeting to order at 12:10 pm.

Treasurer’s Report – The balance reported was $1,724.76.

Minutes – Trudy Nevland distributed last month’s minutes (which were accepted for the record).


BUSINESS

Annual Membership Drive
Drive is ongoing and dues are due. ARC’s newest corporate member is Citizens Bank.

OKRA – Glenda DeShazo made a motion that ARC become a member of OKRA for $75. Dana Nickell seconded the motion, and it passed.

Chickasaw Nation – Dana Nickell reported that the Chickasaw Nation conducted environmental camps in May, a grant was submitted for a re-use center, beverage containers were collected during the Relay for Life event, a composting project with red wiggler worms was completed and beverage containers will be collected at the park during the 4th of July activities.

City of Ada Recycling – Stan Fullingim, Recycling Coordinator, reported 13 loads (260 tons) were shipped in the first quarter and that cardboard was currently bringing $45/ton.

Community Pets – Dawn Sowinski talked about helping our community pets; she is looking into several different avenues such as Trap Neuter and Return (TNR) and an incinerator for PAWS.

Recycling Discussions

Members recommended more bins be set at the recycling center to prevent overflow on the weekends and that the bins need repainted.

Plastic Recycling – “Don’t forget to remove the lids/caps” and to keep Number 1s and 2s separated.


ANNOUNCEMENTS -- None

The meeting was adjourned at 12:55 pm.


Submitted by: Trudy Nevland, ARC Secretary