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Vermont Energy and Climate Action Conference – December 1^st:  Do you want to help Vermonters lower their energy bills?  Help mobilize Vermont to make bold progress on climate? Come join us at the 11th annual Community Energy and Climate Action Conference! Panels, networking, and discussions will focus on empowering Vermonters to take the lead on climate and energy issues. Workshops will explore a wide range of topics, from The Path to a Green Transportation System, Making Solar Accessible to Vermonters with Low Incomes, Using Digital Tools to Reach the Public, Beneficial Electrification, and many more. We will have two keynote speakers, including Bill McKibben and Michael Shank. Bill McKibben is a world-renowned author, environmental activist, and founder of 350.org, the first planet-wide, grassroots climate change movement. Michael Shank, Ph.D., is the Communications Director for the Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance and the Urban Sustainability Directors Network.

Held on December 1st at the Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee, VT from 9:00am – 4:30pm, this is one event you won’t want to miss!

Register Today and find out more info by visiting:  www.regonline.com/VTEnergy2018

Vermont Community Development Association’s Fall Conference
Workforce Development: Community-Based Strategies
Many Vermont businesses, agencies, organizations, and communities are actively exploring strategies at all levels to support Vermont’s workforce. Join VCDA on December 5th in White River Junction to:

• Learn about Vermont’s workforce today: What are the challenges and opportunities in ensuring a new generation can work to build tomorrow’s economy?
• Hear about key statewide workforce development initiatives and how your community can connect and partner.
• Engage in discussions on practical strategies and community case studies around fostering a workforce-friendly community— including housing, transportation, childcare, and advancing training and career development.

When it comes to supporting, growing, and training the Vermont workforce, we all have a role to play—join us to learn practical community-based strategies for how your town can lead!
Complete Registration packet will follow soon.
For more information contact Theresa Bachand at 802-229-9111 or [email protected]

For a copy of the agenda, click here:Executive Committee Agenda 12-5-18

A copy of the agenda can be found here: TRORC Board Meeting Agenda 12-19-18

1. Call to order – Mark Warner, Chair
2. Introductions
3. Approval of minutes for 6/21/2018 (attached). The 10/18/18 meeting had no quorum, so those minutes do not need to be approved.
4. Action on funding request for TRORC invoice of $2,000.
5. Action on additional LEPC funding allotment – Kevin Geiger, Secretary
6. Treasurer’s report – John Durkee, Treasurer
7. Local Emergency Management Plan (LEMP) Training and Writing Workshop – Rich Cogliano, VEM
8. Other Business/Upcoming Trainings – members

**please RSVP to Kevin Geiger ([email protected]) so enough food can be bought**

LEPC12 Next meeting – February 21, 2018 at Bethel Town Hall

For a copy of the agenda, please click here: Executive Committee Agenda 1-15-19

A copy of the agenda can be found here: TRORC Board Meeting Agenda 1-23-19

Due to winter weather, the February 13, 2019 Executive Committee meeting has been postponed to a date to be determined.

Click here for a copy of the agenda: Executive Committee Agenda 2-13-19

1. Introductions and grab dinner
2. What should an EMD be doing? Job description, expectations, authority.
3. How TRORC and VEM can be of assistance to you.
4. The Local Emergency Management Plan
5. Grants and budgeting.
6. Training needs.
7. Best practices.
8. Adjournment by 8 p.m.

Next EMD Roundtable to be held in Fall 2019

For a copy of the meeting agenda, click here: Executive Committee Agenda 2-13-19