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Help the Environment Have a Happy New Year
The work of Earth Share's member groups is paying off. We're improving our air, land, and water. However, our groups need your support to continue their great work. Please consider donating to Earth Share of Georgia this holiday season. All donations are tax deductible, and donors giving at the $100 level or above will receive a high-quality Lexan polycarbonate water bottle with the Earth Share logo.
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Gifts That Give Back
Still looking for that perfect gift? How about one that helps the environment? Check out these ideas from some of our member groups:
Trees Atlanta-For a minimum contribution of $25, Trees Atlanta will send an attractive Holiday Tree Greeting card announcing that a year-old shade tree will be planted in the recipient's honor, thanks to your contribution to Trees Atlanta. Order by Dec. 20. Click here for more details.
The Georgia Conservancy- Buy one membership to TGC, get one free until January 15. Click here for details.
Earth Share CharityGift™ Card- Gift givers decide on the charitable donation amount and then let their recipients choose which Earth Share national or local organizations or state affiliate they want to benefit from the donation! Cards are perso
nalized, ordered and redeemed online. Click here to learn more. [back to top]
Earth Share Member Groups Working Together on BeltLine Project
Three of Earth Share of Georgia's member groups are working on the proposed BeltLine in Atlanta. The Trust for Public Land, The Georgia Chapter of the Sierra Club and Park Pride have been invaluable in the planning and support of this project. TPL brings funding, real estate, and legal expertise to the table, along with its advocacy for parks and green infrastructure. The Sierra Club is working to raise awareness and build support for the BeltLine, and Park Pride adds to the plan its experience in actively engaging citizens in protecting and realizing the value of parks.
The mission of the BeltLine Project, according to the BeltLine Emerald Necklace Study prepared by the Trust for Public Land, is to tie together 46 of Atlanta's neighborhoods, creating a 23-mile walking trail and a 20-mile-long BeltLine transit system. The BeltLine will add 1,401 acres of new parkland, in addition to added acres for development and three new MARTA stations. To find out more about the BeltLine project, visit http://www.beltlinepartnership.org. [back to top]
What's Your Carbon Footprint?
One of Earth Share's corporate sponsors, BP, is doing something you might not expect from an energy company. They're encouraging people to use less hydrocarbon-based energy. BP has created a "Carbon Calculator" to measure how lifestyle choices, household energy features, and other factors affect your "carbon footprint." By learning more about your carbon footprint, you can more effectively take steps to reduce your impact on the world by reducing your use of energy.
Find out the size of your carbon footprint at http://www.bp.com/carbonreduction. [back to top]
Earth Share Connection Pays Off for Parks
Thanks to Earth Share of Georgia Advisory Board member Judith Webb, it's not all work and no fun at the City of Atlanta Parks Department. Working with Earth Share of Georgia member group Park Pride and the city's Parks Commission, Webb helped develop a Park of the Month program. Parks Commissioner Dianne Harnell Cohen recently told the Atlanta City Council that the Parks Department has implemented the program, which singles out a park each month. Crew members are recognized and receive bonuses for their good work in maintaining excellent city parks. In her remarks to the council, Cohen noted that the friendly competition among park crews is enormous. "There is a great deal of pride in being selected, and the results are better maintained parks across the city." Hats off to Park Pride and Judith Webb! [back to top]
A Farewell Note from Richard Judy
After nearly two years as Executive Director of Earth Share of Georgia, I have decided to move on to new opportunities. It has been a rich experience working with the board and staff of Earth Share, and I would especially like to make note of the good work carried out by Annie Nixon, Patty Reiter and Meg Chambers. I also appreciate the support I have received from the board, led by Doug Abramson. During my stint with Earth Share, the workplace giving climate has been tough. It is my hope that having weathered the recent pressures brought about by the Asian tsunami and the 2005 hurricane season, the program should head into 2006 with renewed vigor. I plan to continue working with Earth Share to assist with the transition to a new director and to help with some new revenue-generating programs that are about to begin.
Meanwhile, Earth Share of Georgia's board is conducting a search for my replacement. Check our web site for a job description and contact information if you are interested or know of some well-qualified person who might be. Working with the Earth Share network is a real adventure, one worth looking into.
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New Additions
Annie Nixon, our Communications and Administrative Manager, gave birth to a daughter, Katy Scarlett, on October 10. Annie, dad Matt, big brother Jake, and Scarlett are all doing well. Welcome to the planet, Scarlett! [back to top]
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