Upcoming Events

The Life of our Electronics: Jim Puckett @ TotalReclaim
When: Tuesday, February 21, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Where: TotalReclaim 2200 6th Avenue South Seattle, WA 98134
Cost: Free for members, $5 for non-members
RSVP: Please reserve your spot. Space is limited.

Join us to listen to Jim Puckett present the life of our electronic devices. Then Craig Lorch, co-owner of TotalReclaim, will walk us through his recycling facility, finalizing the BAN certification process.

March Book Club Meeting
Book: Portfolios of the Poor.  How the World's Poor Live on $2 a Day by Daryl Collins
When: Wednesday, March 7 at 6:30 PM
Cost: Free to Net Impact members; Limit of 8 attendees
RSVP: Email Charlene
Location: Capitol Hill. Address will be provided when you RSVP.
Details: Dinner is provided. Please let Charlene know if you have any dietary restrictions.

This book tackles the fundamental question of how the poor make ends meet. 250 families in India, Bangladesh and South Africa were interviewed and followed over a year in relation to their financial lives. The results have had a profound impact on the design of poverty alleviation programs and should also be valuable for companies trying to have a positive influence when interacting with the poor in their business. More details here. 

Net Impact Speed Networking
When: Monday, March 19, 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Where: Amber, 2214 1st Avenue  Seattle, WA 98121
Cost: Free for paid Net Impact members, $5 for everyone else
RSVP: Please reserve your spot. Space is limited.
Join us for our second annual Net Impact Speed Networking Event. We had such a good time last year that we are doing it again this year! Don't miss this opportunity to meet many of your fellow Net Impact Members.
 
April Book Club Meeting
Book: Silent Spring by Rachel Carson
When: Wednesday, April 18
Cost: Free to Net Impact members; Limit of 8 attendees
RSVP: Not yet! (we’ll let you know how to RSVP in the next newsletter)
Location: Downtown Seattle (exact location TBD).
Details: Please save the date for our April book club, where we will discuss the 1962 novel by biologist Rachel Carson. In Silent Spring, Rachel Carson exposed the impacts of excessive pesticide use on the living world – the over-spraying of DDT, dieldrin and other pest killers. Carson accused the chemical industry of spreading disinformation, and public officials of accepting industry claims uncritically. Chemical companies tried to discredit her findings, but, most importantly, Silent Spring prompted an enormous environmental movement which continues today. Still relevant? Let's talk about it.

April Members-Only Starbucks Event
In April Net Impact Seattle will be hosting a members-only event with Starbucks. The event will be open to dues-paying members only. Learn more about becoming a member here.

 
Recap
We are grateful to Jacqueline Drumheller with Alaska Airlines and Derek Eisel with Expeditors for sharing how they got sustainability on their company’s radar. Jacqueline shared her top 10 lessons for leading green from the middle. Examples include not asking permission, making friends and using the word “opportunity.” Derek’s words of wisdom spanned evaluating your company’s environmental impact, recruiting people with skill sets you need and sharing that customers and investors are asking for environmental information. We also discussed the upcoming Impact at Work(shop). Keep your eye on our newsletters for sign up information!

 
Updates
Help Shape the Seattle Chapter
New Board Positions Open
Have you ever considered getting involved in shaping our local chapter? We have a few board positions that are open – most are newly developed positions to help us continue the aggressive growth we’ve been going through the past few years.
The current vacancies are:
  • VP, Finance
  • VP, Strategic Partnerships
  • VP, Member Led Initiatives
  • VP, Career Development
If you’re interested in a leadership role but none of those sound like a good fit, email us to find out about Committee opportunities. You can also keep an eye on our “Get Involved” page for ways to be part of the Seattle Chapter.

Other Events
Upcoming Issues in Depth Webinar from Central 
Issues in Depth provide a critical look at the issues you’re most interested in — from best practices in CSR and sustainability to case studies to career guidance. Engage directly with experts in the field and get your questions answered.
All Issues in Depth webinars are free with supporting or lifetime membership, though from time to time we open select webinars to the general public.

February 24: The Business of Food Transparency Gary Hirshberg, Chairman, President, and CE-Yo of Stonyfield Farm.
 
The Seattle Hub Social Entrepreneurship Weekend Event
February 24-26, 2012
#SocEntWeekend is a fun event for wanna-be social entrepreneurs, designers, and developers; in 50 hours you go from having an idea to better the world, to building a new responsible business with your team.

Washington BEST Code of Conduct
March 27, 2012 
Washington Engage and End Human Trafficking Now have partnered to launch Washington BEST Code of Conduct which will enable business leaders to prevent trafficking within their local communities. Learn more on March 27, 6:00-7:30pm at the Palace Ballroom, 2100 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121. RSVP details to come.  

Upcoming Events

February 15 - Life of Electronics
See the electronics recycling process

March 7 - Book Club
Portfolios of the Poor, Capitol Hill

March 19 - Speed Networking
6:30-9:30 PM at Amber, Seattle

April 18 - Book Club
Silent Spring, Downtown Seattle

April - Members Only Starbucks Event
Save the date info to come

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