NAEM Lake Michigan Chapter

Upcoming Event - Tuesday, September 27, 2011

2011-08-31T09:25:00.004-06:00

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Upcoming Event - December 8, 2010

2010-11-03T16:04:00.003-06:00

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Upcoming NAEM LM Chapter Event - April 13

2010-03-10T17:15:00.013-06:00

If you have any questions, contact Emily at emilybarton@motorola.com

Other Upcoming Events...

Corporate Climate Strategies: Measure, Manage, Reduce
August, 3-4th, 2010
Register Today
Hosted by the Illinois Institute of Technology
565 West Adams Street, Chicago, IL

NAEM Lake Michigan Chapter Membership Appreciation Event
December 8, 2010
Goose Island Brewery, Chicago, IL
Details forthcoming

Upcoming NAEM Chapter Event - August 11

2009-07-15T15:25:00.010-06:00

Partnering with NGOs for Environmental and Sustainability Success

2 for 1 Offer - Sign up and bring a Colleague for Free!

Hosted by Motorola

Date: Tuesday August 11*, 2009, 11:30 a.m.

Location: Motorola Innovation Center, 1295 E. Algonquin Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60196 (follow signs to Galvin Center, enter Door 60)

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Meeting Agenda

11:30 - 12:00, Registration

12:00 - 1:00, Networking Lunch (Atrium)

1:00 - 1:15, NAEM Updates and Annual Meeting

1:15 - 3:00, Speaker Presentations (Speakers listed below)

Environmental Defense Fund (Invited): Overview of the Guide to Successful Corporate-NGO Partnerships, Global Environmental Management Initiative (GEMI) and Environmental Defense Fund
Joseph L McKillips CSP, Manager, Commercial Program Support, Abbott: Case Study - Abbott, PHH Arval and Environmental Defense Fund, Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Corporate Fleets
Manoj Raathor, Program Director, Clinton Climate Initiative, Johnson Controls: Taking Energy Efficiency & Sustainability around the Globe
Jonah M. Smith, Director of Sustainable Business, Alliance For The Great Lakes: Case Study - Scotts Miracle Grow and the Alliance for the Great Lakes Regional, Promoting lawn care and best practices to preserve water quality

3:00-4:00, Tour of the Motorola Innovation Center (optional)

Cost: $35 members, $45 non-members (cash or check at the door). 2 for 1: Sign up and bring a colleague for free!

To register, please contact Emily Barton at emilybarton@motorola.com or 847-576-2356 by no later than August 7. Please let us know of any dietary restrictions.

*This will replace the originally scheduled meeting on July 23.

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2009 NAEM Lake Michigan Chapter Events

2008-12-22T11:32:00.022-06:00

We have four great programs planned for the upcoming year so put them in your calendar right away to be sure you won't miss a beat...

January 29, 2009: Lake Michigan Chapter Membership Appreciation Networking Dinner - Opa!
May 7th, 2009 (National Workshop): EHS and Sustainability UNconference
July 23, 2009: Developing Successful Corporate-NGO Partnerships
September 17, 2009: Hot Topics In EHS and Sustainability -- Energy/Climate Policy Updates, Nanotechnology and EHS, and Renewable Energy Strategy Development

(details below)

January 29, 2009

Lake Michigan Chapter Membership Appreciation Networking Dinner - Opa!
To show our appreciation for our Lake Michigan Chapter NAEM members, the Chapter is hosting this networking/social event to bring us all together to kick off a wonderful 2009. To counter the economic woes our organizations are enduring, the Chapter is picking up the dinner costs for NAEM members. There will be plenty of food, good cheer and raffle prizes --we want to see every one of you there, so sign up today!

Keynote Addresses:

City/Business Partnerships for Sustainability, Hahn Pham, Green Business Projects Coordinator, Chicago Department of Environment

EPA Region V Sustainability Initiatives, Bob Newport, Water Division, U.S. EPA Region V

Date and Time: Thursday, January 29, 5:30 p.m.
Location: The Parthenon Restaurant, 314 S Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60661 (public transport highly encouraged, location is just west of Union and Ogilvie stations)
Cost: no charge for NAEM members, $25 charge for non-members (cash/check at the door). Cash Bar
RSVP by January 16 to Emily Barton at emilybarton@motorola.com or 847.576.2356

May 7th, 2009 (National Workshop)

EHS and Sustainability UNconference

Amalfi Hotel, Chicago, IL - Register Now

In one-day you’ll get:
-A regulatory update with a focus on GHG developments
-Instant benchmarking data on EHS Staffing and Structure
-A lively discussion about critical EHS & Sustainability Issues
-A look at the State of Corporate Sustainability in today’s business climate
-Great networking with your Lake Michigan Chapter members

The EHS & Sustainability UNconference format will feature a more intimate setting in the morning where we collectively decide the most important issues, and then break out into smaller groups for discussion and problem solving. The afternoon will feature traditional sessions on EHS regulatory updates, staffing and sustainability.

Here’s the link to view more information on the event: http://naem.org/2009unconference/chicago/index.php . To take advantage of the buy-one-get-one discount, register as usual through this link and then on the “check out” screen, click the “add another person” button. There is no charge for the second registration.

July 23, 2009

Developing Successful Corporate-NGO Partnerships

Date and Time: Thursday, July 23, 11:30 a.m.
Location: Motorola's Global Headquarters, 1303 E. Algonquin Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60196
Cost: $25 NAEM members, $35 for non-members (cash or check at the door)

September 17, 2009

Hot Topics In EHS and Sustainability -- Energy/Climate Policy Updates, Nanotechnology and EHS, and Renewable Energy Strategy Development

Date and Time: Thursday, September 17, 2:30 p.m.
Location (tentative): IIT Stuart Graduate School of Business, 565 West Adams Street, Chicago
Cost: $25 NAEM members, $35 for non-members (cash or check at the door)

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If you have any other topic ideas, please submit them to Emily at emilybarton@motorola.com

For the National NAEM website, including information on membership, regional workshops, web seminars and the annual Forum, visit http://www.naem.org/

2008 Events

2008-09-15T10:06:00.006-06:00

MEETING POSTPONED:

Inside Nanotechnology: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, What the EHS Professional Should Know, Hosted by Motorola

Date: Monday, October 6, 2008, 11:30 a.m.

Location: Motorola Innovation Center, 1295 E. Algonquin Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60196 (follow signs to Galvin Center, enter Door 60)

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Meeting Agenda

11:30 - 12:00, Registration

12:00 - 1:00, Networking Lunch (Atrium)

1:00 - 1:15, NAEM Updates and Annual Meeting

1:15 - 3:00, Speaker Presentations (Speakers listed below)

Papu Maniar, Motorola, Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology Manager & Fellow of the Technical Staff: Nanotechnology 101
Kelly Laas, Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions, Illinois Institute of Technology: NanoEthicsBank, Ethics in Nanotechnology and EHS Trends
Michael Rosenow, Argonne Laboratories (invited): Case Study
John Gannon, DuPont, Global Environmental Sciences Leader: Nano Risk Framework (developed jointly with the Environmental Defense Fund) and related case studies.

3:00-4:00, Tour of the Motorola Innovation Center (optional)

Cost: $35 members, $45 non-members (cash or check at the door)

To register, please contact Emily Barton at emilybarton@motorola.com or 847-576-2356 by no later than October 3rd. Please let us know of any dietary restrictions.

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NAEM 16th Annual National EHS Forum: Managing the Green, October 22-24

http://ehsforum2008.naem.org/

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Fostering Sustainable Behaviors Workshop, Doug McKenzie-Mohr

Postponed (will update when date is decided)

Location: IIT Stuart School of Business, Chicago, IL

Co-hosted by the Chicago Sustainable Business Alliance

Details and registration information forthcoming

NAEM National Events - For information about upcoming workshops, visit http://www.naem.org/

Contact Emily at emilybarton@motorola.com with any questions or future topic ideas.

October 10, 2007 Event, Driving Your Organization's Safety Culture

2008-09-15T10:00:00.001-06:00

Past Events

October 10, 2007, 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Driving Your Organization's Safety Culture - Behaviors and Beyond

Location – Morton Arboretum, Lisle, IL (Directions), Special Events Room, Featuring a guided tour of the arboretum sponsored by the Chapter

Agenda
11:30-12:00: Registration
12:00-12:45: Lunch
12:45 - 1:00: NAEM Updates
1:00 - 1:30: Mark Lies, Seyfarth and Shaw, Legislative Drivers and Updates
1:30 - 2:00: Jim Kaletta, Safe Team, Establishing Motivation for Safety Culture
2:00 - 2:30: Rich Widdowson, Schneider Electric (Square D), Corporate Case Study
2:30 - 3:00: Panel Discussion
3:00: NAEM-Sponsored Tram Tour of the Arboretum
Cost - $35 members, $45 non-members (cash or check at the door)
To register, please contact Emily Barton at emilybarton@motorola.com or 847-576-2356 by no later than October 5th.

NAEM Lake Michigan Chapter Upcoming Events

2007-09-20T10:55:00.008-06:00

Inside Nanotechnology: What the EHS Professional Should Know, Hosted by Motorola

Date: Monday, October 6, 2008, 11:30 a.m.

Location: Motorola Innovation Center, 1295 E. Algonquin Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60196 (follow signs to Galvin Center, enter Door 60)

View Larger Map

Meeting Agenda

11:30 - 12:00, Registration

12:00 - 1:00, Networking Lunch (Atrium)

1:00 - 1:15, NAEM Updates and Annual Meeting

1:15 - 3:00, Speaker Presentations (Speakers listed below)

Papu Maniar, Motorola, Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology Manager & Fellow of the Technical Staff: Nanotechnology 101
Kelly Laas, Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions, Illinois Institute of Technology: NanoEthicsBank, Ethics in Nanotechnology and EHS Trends
Michael Rosenow, Argonne Laboratories: Case Study
John Gannon, DuPont, Global Environmental Sciences Leader: Nano Risk Framework (developed jointly with the Environmental Defense Fund) and related case studies.

3:00-4:00, Tour of the Motorola Innovation Center (optional)

Cost: $35 members, $45 non-members (cash or check at the door)

To register, please contact Emily Barton at emilybarton@motorola.com or 847-576-2356 by no later than October 3rd. Please let us know of any dietary restrictions.

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NAEM 16th Annual National EHS Forum: Managing the Green, October 22-24

http://ehsforum2008.naem.org/

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Fostering Sustainable Behaviors Workshop, Doug McKenzie-Mohr

Postponed (will update when date is decided)

Location: IIT Stuart School of Business, Chicago, IL

Co-hosted by the Chicago Sustainable Business Alliance

Details and registration information forthcoming

Past Events

October 10, 2007, 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Driving Your Organization's Safety Culture - Behaviors and Beyond

Location – Morton Arboretum, Lisle, IL (Directions), Special Events Room, Featuring a guided tour of the arboretum sponsored by the Chapter

Agenda

11:30-12:00: Registration

12:00-12:45: Lunch

12:45 - 1:00: NAEM Updates

1:00 - 1:30: Mark Lies, Seyfarth and Shaw, Legislative Drivers and Updates

1:30 - 2:00: Jim Kaletta, Safe Team, Establishing Motivation for Safety Culture

2:00 - 2:30: Rich Widdowson, Schneider Electric (Square D), Corporate Case Study

2:30 - 3:00: Panel Discussion

3:00: NAEM-Sponsored Tram Tour of the Arboretum

Cost - $35 members, $45 non-members (cash or check at the door)

To register, please contact Emily Barton at emilybarton@motorola.com or 847-576-2356 by no later than October 5th.

NAEM National Events - For information about upcoming workshops and the annual Forum (Oct 24-25 in Vancouver), visit http://www.naem.org/

Contact Emily at emilybarton@motorola.com with any questions or future topic ideas.

April 20, 2007 Climate Change Strategies

2007-06-29T10:45:00.001-06:00

April 18, 2007, 2:30 p.m.
Climate Change Trends and Strategies
IIT Stuart Graduate School of Business, Room 590, 565 West Adams Street, Chicago
Get Directions (public transport encouraged)

Agenda
2:30 - 3:00: Registration
3:00 - 3:15: NAEM Updates/Annual Meeting
3:15 - 3:45: Climate Change Overview and Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change "Climate Change 2007" Report Highlights - David Archer, Professor, University of Chicago
3:45 - 4:15: Regulatory Trends - Rick Saines, Baker & McKenzie
4:15 - 4:45: Emissions Trading Overview - Tom Cushing, Vice President, The Chicago Climate Exchange
4:45 - 5:15: A Corporate Strategy to address Climate Change and the U.S. Climate Action Partnership (USCAP) - Jim Keating, BP America
5:15 - 6:15: Networking Reception

Cost - $35 members, $45 non-members (cash or check at the door)

To register, please contact Emily Barton at emilybarton@motorola.com or 847-576-2356 by no later than April 16th.

2/14/07 Meeting Minutes

2007-02-23T11:58:00.000-06:00

2/14/07 Meeting Minutes

Attendees - Michelle Redfield, Kristin Meek and Emily Barton

Meetings
April 18 - Climate Change (meets annual meeting requirement)
City building with good public transport
Potential Speakers - Howard Learner, CCX, Rick Saines, Corporate Speaker (BP? ComEd?), Invite Cool Globes

July 18 - IIT (discuss MS trends -- OSHAS18000, ANSI z10, ISO28000), People-Based Safety

September 26 - Morton Arboretum w/ tram tour
Topic TBD

Other Topic Ideas - methods for root cause analysis and trending (risk management), alternative energy/fuel programs, wetland restorations/habitat, working with communities/community outreach, invite organization looking for sponsorships, etc., trends in EHS profession, nanotechnology effect on the environment

Finances
$12,507 in the bank
Follow up with Carol on 2006 ann 2007 disbursements
Agree to maintain ~$5000 in the account
Buy MS Money and Quicken if necessary - otherwise, excel is fine
What to do with our money - scholarships (talk to George ~$2000), energy offsets for meetings, shoreline cleanup, future cities, membership development, pay fro tram tour

Elections
Solicit nominations with the meeting notice for 4/18
If no one is nominated, slate of officers will be sent out as an announement
Send first meeting notice by snail and email

Membership Development
Each EC member will contact a new member. Emily will distribute names
Distribute list of potential member companies and contact from National, funnel contacts up through Emily

Our next meeting
Let's get back to our old schedule - 2nd tuesdays of every month at 1 p.m. - 877-825-8522, code 3806453. Next meeting is March 13th.

NAEM Lake Michigan Chapter Event

2006-06-27T13:37:00.000-06:00

September 28, 2006

NAEM Green Summit
Green Building * Green Energy * Green Meeting
The Benefits of Greening your Organization

Date and Time: Thursday, September 28, 2006, 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Location: The Chicago Center for Green Technology --
445 North Sacramento Boulevard, Chicago, IL
For Directions and public transport option, click link below http://www.cityofchicago.org/Environment/GreenTech/

Agenda
11:30 - 12:00: Registration
12:00 - 12:45: Green Lunch with Introduction by Kimberly Worthington, Deputy Director of the City of Chicago Department of Environment
12:45 - 1:00: NAEM Updates, Emily Barton
1:00 - 3:00: Green Speakers
-Penny Knops, Director, Green Building Services, DOMANI, Inc. - Green Building/LEED 101
-Rik Master, Manager, Architectural Systems, USG Corporation - Green Building and Materials
-Mike Johnson, Renewable Energy Project Manager. City of Chicago - Green Energy Projects
-Kathy Loftus, Whole Foods, Invited - Green Energy Products
-Target Corporation, Invited - Green Building Projects including Green Roofs 3:00 - 4:00: Networking and Guided Tour of the Center for Green Technology

Cost: Members: $25; Non-Members: $35 (Lunch and tour will be provided)
Payment accepted at the meeting by cash or check, no credit cards. Receipts provided.

Registration
Register with Michelle Redfield at Michelle.L.Redfield@saic.com or (312) 395-1802
Registration Deadline: September 22, 2006. Please indicate any dietary restrictions.

Renewable Energy Credits have been donated by Three Phases Energy (www.3phases.com) to help ensure that our meeting will be Carbon Neutral.

June 22, 2006 EC Minutes

2006-06-22T17:20:00.000-06:00

NAEM Lake Michigan Chapter EC Minutes

June 22, 2006
Attendees: Emily Barton, Kristin Meek, Michelle Redfield, Bill Tokash, Judi Wasilewski

Agenda Items

-NAEM Updates

-Treasurer/Secretary role transitions

Bill Tokash assumes Secretary
Solicit interest for Treasurer (Kraft, Baxter, BP)
If no interest, Kristin Meek will be appointed
Schedule meeting with Mike Wells once treasurer is appointed

-Elections – next election June 2007

-Next Meeting

Venue – Chicago Center for Green Technology w/Tour
Topic – Energy Management, Green Buildings
Speakers – USG (LEED, Judi), Domani (Bill), City of Chicago (Emily/Bill)
Date – September 28, 2006, 2:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Buy offsets for the meeting (Bill)
Communicate save the date once venue is confirmed
Starbucks/Whole Foods – Michelle/Bill
AWMA – Kristin
Auditing Roundtable – Emily
IIT/George Nassos – Bill

-Future Meetings

Topic ideas - Energy Management/ Green Buildings, BBS, Crisis Management (severe weather)
Venues – Motorola, MotoCity, IIT, Wrigley
Michelle to call Rich Symuleski, BP for Crisis Management
BBS – SAIC Speaker
Consider a resources café for a future meeting

-Schedule 3 set dates and venues at the beginning of the year and communicate early 2007

-Next EC (Executive Committee) Meetings - second Tuesday of every month, 1 p.m., next EC meeting August 8th, f2f before 9/28/06 meeting, next f2f 1/9/07 (strategy session for 2007)

-Financial Update - dues from National for 2006 (contact Carol)

-Website – www.naemlm.blogspot.com up and running

NAEM Lake Michigan Chapter

2006-06-21T12:03:00.000-06:00

Welcome to the recently created NAEM (National Association of EHS Management) Lake Michigan Chapter Webpage.

On this Webpage you can access the following from the links on the left navigation pane:

1. The NAEM National Chapter Website

2. The NAEM Lake Michigan Discussion Group
- Join this Email Discussion group to stay connected to current events and discussions that affect members of the Lake Michigan Chapter.

3. The NAEM Events Calendar
- View both Chapter Events and National NAEM Events on a monthly calendar

NAEM, the Premier Association for EHS Management, is a non-profit, non-partisan educational association dedicated to advancing the knowledge and practice of Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) management.