October 29, 2007

Cornwall Energy Fair Update

The Cornwall Association + Cornwall Energy Task Force

Hello There!

Being the end the month, and the fair less than three weeks away now, I thought it a good time to inventory the events and tasks ahead for the Energy Fair, November 17. Thank you all for your hard work on this wonderful event.

Morning:

Panelists:

Roger Smith will monitor and speak on the global climate change and the energy use. John Harkness will speak about conservation, building construction and alternative energy systems.

To Do: Still trying to get a third public outreach person to talk about the initiatives, resources and grants available in the state.

Education:

Children’s morning program in the community room

To Do: Get program together, volunteers and educational materials.

(HD see CTEnergyEducation.com, ecologicalfootprint.org, Kidsfootprint.org, cl-p.com)

All Day:

Automobiles:

So far we have Dan Horan’s veggy oil car, an electric car from Shepaug, and one from John Harkness. We also have a hybrid and a diesel but no one to talk about them.

To Do: Contact Car dealers for a hybrid salesperson or collect materials for the information table. Any info comparing diesel, hybrid, electric and other would be great.

Should we find a car commentator?

Vendors:

We are inviting car people, fuel suppliers, power companies, contactors and other energy solution people. We are providing a light fare of locally grown snacks and fair trade coffee. An information table is available for brochures.

To Do: Finish calls, layout gym, send Confirmation Letter, find Volunteers for set up and clean up. Arrange for any special facility requirements. Submit expense budget.

Films:

We have three films: Inconvenient Truth, Too Hot Not to Handle and The Warming of Connecticut.

To Do: Locate or acquire Al Gore’s interview with Charlie Rose, set up the room and get the screen from Town Hall. Shades should be evaluated for darkness.

Afternoon:

House Tour:

We have two homes, Debbie Bennett and Tom Wolf

To Do: Finalize the list, schedule presentations and make a map.

General:

Publicity, Volunteers, Clean-Up, Signage, Budget

To Dos:

Submit publicity information Due October 30

Dr. Fitz has given permission to use the facilities and needs layout plans for set up closer to the date or Due Oct 12.

Arrange a set up crew and volunteers

Submit any budget information to Town Hall.

Create a program for the day of events and resources Due Nov 15

Signage: Please submit any signage needs you have so they can be made by November 5.