RECOGNITION

• 4/09: The CAC was one of 3 finalists in the US and one of 18 finalists world-wide in the Staples Youth Social Entrepreneur Competition.

• 2/09: Chloe Maxmin was recognized as Maine's top high school volunteer by the Prudential Spirit of Community Award. Chloe plans to use the $1000 prize to buy the first order of the new town-wide canvas bags and also as a matching grant for the merchants. 

• 10/08: The Climate Action Club is going to be on the Sundance Channel! We were contacted by one of their producers, and they came to Maine to film the club in action for Season 3 of BIG IDEAS FOR A SMALL PLANET. Our episode will air on October 13, 2009 at 9 PM EST.   Check out the promo video at http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid16934534001?bclid=31180491001&bctid=31386139001.

OUTREACH

• 6/09: The CAC collaborated with a school group to give a presentation to senior citizens about going green. This will further strengthen our inter-generational task force.

• 3/09: We are working with the local elementary/middle school to help them establish a NO IDLE policy. We have been trying to network with other schools and groups to share experiences, ideas, and results. This is part of our effort, and we are very excited!

INFORMATION FOR BRISTOL BAY CAMPAIGN: The CAC is working on a advocacy campaign to protest the development of Bristol Bay Alaska. Click here to find out more information about this issue and what you can do to help. You can also click here to read a CAC member's blog on this subject.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY AT LA

• 10/09: We installed 2 SmartStrips in the computer labs at LA, saving our school hundreds of dollars (up to $20 per month) with about 73% energy savings. 

• 10/09: We spoke with the faculty at LA about turning off computers on nights and weekends and encouraging students to do the same.