Annual Meeting

Feb
22
Mon
VT Climate Economy Summit: IDEAS to ACTIONS @ Vermont Technical College
Feb 22 @ 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Join us on February 22, 2016 for the “Vermont Climate Economy Summit: IDEAS to ACTION” at the Vermont Technical College in Randolph, VT. Participants will review a platform developed by the Vermont Climate Change Economy Council and consider action to create jobs, build national reputation, and attract young people to Vermont. Check out the full agenda and visit our website for more about the Initiative.

Register Now!

Registration Fee: $40

(Registration will close on February 12th)

**STUDENTS: No charge for the first 100 students to register. Students should email [email protected] for the student promo code**

Confronting climate change through innovative economic development can be a competitive strategy, one that will build national reputation, create jobs, and attract youth and entrepreneurism for the future; especially important for a rural, small-business state like Vermont.

Sincerely,

Paul Costello, Executive Director

Vermont Council on Rural Development

Feb
24
Wed
Water Qualtiy: Let’s Get it Right! @ Vermont State House
Feb 24 all-day

Concerned about RAP’s?

For more information and to RSVP: https://www.ruralvermont.org/events-rv/small-farm-days/?utm_source=1%2F27%2F16+Update+-+SFADs%2C+NOFA%2C+issue+updates&utm_campaign=1-27-16+Email+Update+-+SFAD&utm_medium=email

VT Clean Water Act Discussion @ Proctorsville Fire Station
Feb 24 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

For more information: https://onrcd.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ff907eec1b7ede0ea0e7e1987&id=d40bcd5e4b&e=778914bb7b

 

TRORC Board Meeting @ Thompson Senior Center
Feb 24 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

For a copy of the agenda, please click here: TRORC Board Meeting Agenda 2-24-16

Feb
25
Thu
DLAN Training @ Thetford
Feb 25 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Register here: https://demhs.vermont.gov/content/disasterlan-thetford

Mar
3
Thu
Traffic Incident Management Courses
Mar 3 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

See attached course announcement for upcoming Traffic Incident Management courses. The Vermont Agency of Transportation and the Vermont State Police will be hosting an Incident Management Responder Training for road crews, law enforcement, firefighters, towing & wrecker operators, medical personnel and other emergency responders together to engage in various interactive, hands‐on incident resolution exercises. For further information, regarding TIM please check out the website,  https://vsp.vermont.gov/trafficsafety/tim.

Traffic Incident Management – 03/03/16 – 6:00pm – 9:00pm – Northfield Fire Station, Northfield, VT – https://demhs.vermont.gov/content/traffic-incident-management-northfield

Traffic Incident Management – 03/29/16 – 6:00pm – 9:00pm – Groton Fire Station, Groton, VT – https://demhs.vermont.gov/content/traffic-incident-management-groton

To register for a specific TIM course:

  1. DEMHS General Registration form attached.
  2. Scan to Homeland Security Training Coordinator at [email protected].

If you are interested in hosting a TIM course, please contact [email protected].

For further training opportunities check out the Vermont Training Calendar, https://demhs.vermont.gov/calendar

Thank you,

Homeland Security Training Coordinator

SAA Point of Contact / State Training Officer

Department of Public Safety

Division of Emergency Management & Homeland Security

45 State Drive

Waterbury, VT 05671 – 1300

Mar
5
Sat
Winter Animal Habitats: Working Woodlands Workshop
Mar 5 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Date: Saturday March 5, 2016
Time: 10:00am-noon
Location: Forest Center, Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, Woodstock, VT
Fee: No cost
Reservations: None needed
Contact: [email protected] or call 802-457-3368 x22

Vermont wildlife gets creative during the winter months to endure the cold temperatures and harsh winter conditions. Come learn what different habitats exist in your backyard and our national park. Learn who is active during Vermont’s cold months and who is curled up, hibernating until spring. With the basic needs for survival of food, water and shelter, animals must adapt to the harsh climates and adapt when necessary. Science Communication Specialist Ed Sharron will begin with a discussion inside and then you’ll head outside for a guided snowshoeing tour investigating various habitats. Please dress appropriately for winter weather. Adult and child snowshoes will be available if needed. All ages welcome. Co-sponsored by Vermont Coverts and the Vermont Woodlands Association

Mar
7
Mon
Legislative Breakfast: Sponsored by TRORC and others @ Vermont Technical College: Judd Hall
Mar 7 @ 7:30 am – 8:30 am

Governor Shumlin is the special guest.

Contact the White River Valley Chamber of Commerce for more information.

Mar
9
Wed
CANCELLED – TRORC Executive Committee Meeting @ King Farm
Mar 9 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

This meeting has been cancelled.

For a copy of the agenda, please click here: Executive Committee Agenda 3-9-16

Zero Energy Now! Program Forum @ Thetford Center Community Center
Mar 9 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

This exciting new program will provide technical assistance and up to $5,000 of additional incentives (beyond the $2,500 available from Efficiency Vermont for home weatherization) to help former CVPS customers incorporate heat pumps, modern wood heat and solar electricity into comprehensive home energy projects that reduce overall energy use by 50% or more.

Organizers from the Vermont Building Performance Professionals Association will describe the program and incentives at a forum Wednesday March 9, 6:30 to 8pm at the Thetford Center Community Center. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served.

Bob Walker is happy to work with any former CVPS territory towns to help get the word out about this exciting program. If you or someone from your energy committee can make it to this forum on March 9th it would be a great introduction to the program for you.

You can learn more about the program at https://www.zen-vt.com For more information about the ZEN program contact 802-447-5249 or [email protected].