Thanks for coming out to Hermosa Beach and helping Dan and Sarah grow the Green community in the South Bay, it was the largest turnout yet for our southern most venue.
This Thursday we continue to explore the ever expanding green community by meeting at All Shades of Green.
Thursday, March 20th, 2008
7pm – 10pm
All Shades of Green
3038 Rowena Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90039
map
Remember-
If anyone wants to bring literature to promote their green issue
please do so-
we will have an area for brochures, business cards, etc.
We will also take back any extra literature back and bring them to the next Green Drinks.
The main thing is just to relax and have a good time.
LA Green Drinks - West Side is 1st Thursday of every month.
LA Green Drinks - South Bay is 2nd Thursday of every month.
LA Green Drinks - West Hollywood / Silver Lake is 3rd Thursday of every month.
LA Green Drinks - Valley is 4th Thursday of every month.
Bookmark this website for future updates
www.lagreendrinks.org
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Composting Workshops
Check the Calendar of events for a workshop near you-
www.lacity.org/SAN
Greenopia: the urban dweller’s guide to green living is launching its Los Angeles 2nd edition with a citywide book signing tour. The Los Angeles 2nd edition contains more than 1,400 listings of local green businesses, service, and organizations. Each listed company earned its place in the guide—and its unique Green Leaf award—based on expert criteria for its respective category. Featuring exclusive introductions from local and national experts, expanded content categories, updated 1st edition listings, and more than 700 new green businesses, Greenopia Los Angeles 2nd edition is consumers’ go-to resource for learning where and how to eat, shop, and live green. The book signings listed below will also include informative workshops, discussions and some product giveaways:Wednesday, March 19, 2008 from noon-2pm, Central Library Store, Downtown (map) Gay Browne hosts with special guest Amelia Saltsman, author of The Santa Monica Farmers’ Market Cookbook, who will discuss the benefits of buying local produce.
Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 7:30pm, Village Books, Pacific Palisades, (map) This last book signing will have a discussion on “Everyday Sustainable Choices.”
The interactive website, www.greenopia.com, provides access to each published city guide’s listings, as well as localized editorial features and tips on living green. Greenopia Los Angeles 2nd edition is available at participating bookstores, specialty retailers, and grocery stores in Los Angeles. The guide can also be purchased online at www.greenopia.com for $17.95.
BALLE LA Meeting, March 19th 7:00 - 9:00 PMBALLE LA is here and we invite you to lend your creativity, passion and expertise to further this amazing venture right here in our own backyard. What does BALLE stand for? Business Alliance for Local Living Economies. Which means: Growing local economies by supplying, buying, selling and promoting locally. Which means: The money goes back into the community! There are BALLE Networks all over the country, creating community, wealth and sustainability and now it's time for Los Angeles to join the party. Please come to the next meeting (at Essential Living Foods) and learn how you can be a part of this amazing opportunity to make LA a city we can be proud of. Steering Committee Positions are available to those who desire to be a part of the solution! For more information, visit livingeconomies.org. Essential Living Foods 920 Colorado Ave Santa Monica, CA 90401
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AeA Panel Discusion: How Does Going Green Affect the Bottom Line? March 20th 5:30p-6:30p networking cocktail reception 6:30p-8:00p panel driven event Moderator: Diane Wittenberg Executive Director, The Climate Registry Going Green encompasses strategies and practices that aim to protect, support and enhance the natural resources that will be needed in the future, while meeting the needs of company stakeholders today. How can your company embrace a serious commitment to the environment, while also ensuring that this commitment has a favorable impact on your profitability as well? Is your company at a disadvantage for attracting top talent by not having sustainability initiatives in place? The panel will highlight success stories of companies that have made their green initiatives translate to more green in the corporate coffers, and share insights into the concept of the triple bottom line- Profits, Planet and People. UCLA Anderson School of Management 110 Westwood Plaza - Executive Dining Hall B208 (map) General Public: $85.00 (early bird special: $75) , AeA Members: $65.00 (early bird special: $55) register on line
The Green Revolution: Sustainable Business Models? - April 5th
How might your business need to adapt to the green revolution and develop a sustainable business model? The MAA Los Angeles Chapter, with the USC Marshall School of Business and Leventhal School of Accounting, presents a Green Business Summit at USC.
The half-day event includes keynote speaker United States Senator Barbara Boxer, Chairman, The Environment and Public Works Committee; a panel discussion by executives from leading firms, such as BP, CB Richard Ellis, and Waste Management, and the Port of Los Angeles; and a
networking breakfast and lunch. There will also be updates from the USC Marshall School of Business and other exciting news from the USC Center for Sustainable Cities and USC Marshall MBA students leading the local Net Impact organization. All alumni, business leaders, students, faculty, and guests are invited to participate. RSVP by 3/24 for preferred pricing
One Sunny Wall: Small-Space Urban Permaculture
April 6, 13, & 20, 3:00 - 6:30 PM with short breaks (arrival encouraged by 2:30 PM) Santa Monica
I expect to leave students with immediately useable ideas that can be applied to their urban living spaces and lives; new ways of thinking and solving problems; broadened imagination about their personal potentials and the potentials of human groups; practical ideas for increased sustainability in their communities and individual lives; positive vision for both personal and global futures; and a renewed sense of the wonders of human existence.
This course will be conceptually and philosophically challenging. Gardening experience, basic understanding of local and global issues related to sustainability, and basic knowledge of biology and ecology are recommended but not required. All attendees not well-versed in permaculture should expect to be challenged. Those with permaculture experience or a permaculture design certificate should expect that basics will be covered.
Course fee: $150 for early registration through March 21; $185 thereafter or on the day of. There will be an additional $50 fee and additional requirements to receive a course certificate.
Enrollment is strictly limited to eight students. This course may fill up rapidly.
Call (818.271.0963) or email (allnet@pobox.com) Darren Butler to sign up.
www.EcoWorkshops.com
Permaculture
Design Course, April 20 - May 3, 2008
Daily 9:30am - 5:30pm, with every 5th day off (for research & relaxation)
San Luis Obispo County, CA
earthflow.com
The site for our course is Four Elements Farm, an organic farm and learning center nestled in the steep chaparral hills of California's Central Coast ~ off of hwy 41 between Morro Bay and Atascadero.
A Certificate Course for Design Professionals, Homeowners & Students
This course has something for everyone. The training includes some of the most inspiring examples of sustainable land use and human ingenuity from around the world.
Special Sessions on Regenerative Agriculture
THE CURRICULUM
A more fun or informative course would be hard to find. Our text book, Permaculture: A Designer's Manual, by Bill Mollison, was once reviewed by Whole Earth saying "If information had density... this book would be a black hole!"
l PART ONE, April 20 - 23, 2008
Fire, Water, Earth & Air - Introduction to Permaculture and Natural Pattern Understanding.
l PART TWO, April 25 - 28, 2008
Food, Water, Shelter & Energy - Designing & Building the Complete Home Ecosystem.
l PART THREE, April 30 - May 3, 2008
Community & Green Business - EcoVillage Design and Community Celebration.
REQUIRED READING
Permaculture: a Designers Manual by Bill Mollison
Gaia's Garden: A Guide to Home Scale Permaculture by Toby Hemenway
REGISTER
To register by phone & pay by credit card, call 805.459.0452, 9am to 5pm PST.
To register by mail send your name, address, phone #, email, choice of event & mail with your check made payable to:
Santoyo & Associates
793A Foothill Blvd #130
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
$250.00 non-refundable deposit required for the Design Course registration to guarantee your space.
CERTIFICATION
Requirements include:
l Full Attendance
l Design Team Exercises & Final Presentation
l Participation in the Talent Show
l All Payment Agreements met in full
TUITION
$1450.00 (pre-paid in full) Includes tuition, most meals, campsite and certification
Contact us about attending partial course
Some additional materials and other fees may apply
Campsites included; bring your own camping equipment.
Teachers may apply for scholarship discounts.
Payment plans and work-trades are available (with an additional $100.00 administrative fee). To apply contact: worktrade@earthflow.com
SPONSORSHIP
Become a sponsor and help create the conditions for sustainability to happen! Sponsor a student, with tax-deductible contributions to the Terra Foundation's Permaculture Scholarship Fund. Contact us at sponsor@earthflow.com for details and additional benefits.
In cooperation with Four Elements Organic Farm, HopeDance Media, The Terra Foundation
2008 AltCar Expo & Conference
September 26th & 27th, 10 am - 5 pm
Santa Monica Civic Auditorium (map) free admission
* More than 150 exhibits will offer an extensive presentation of the latest examples and information on vehicle and transportation technologies including electric, natural gas, biodiesel, hydrogen, ethanol, propane, and hybrid and alternative technologies.
* Ride & Drive lot for an experience with all technologies.
* Seminars and panels discussing and debating transportation options and more.
* Vehicles for sale on-site.
For general and exhibitor information, please call Christine at Platia Productions (310) 390-2930 or e-mail: platia@earthlink.net
Friends 4 Expo is an all-volunteer group of citizens joined together to support an alternative to L.A.'s world-record traffic: a fast, comfortable, safe, quiet, exhaust-free, high-capacity light rail transit line — with landscaping and bike path — from downtown Los Angeles to Santa Monica. Please check their site for meetings and ways to support the "Subway to the Sea"
JOBS
Nau, Inc. seeking Store Manager, Assistant Manager & Sales Associates for new Beverly Center Store
Nau, Inc. is a technical and lifestyle outdoor sports apparel company committed to integrating economic, environmental and social factors into our business model. We espouse a values-based philosophy, focused on a commitment to work toward full sustainability in all our products and business practices. Company branded Webfronts (retail locations) blend the brick-and-mortar shopping experience with Internet-based product information stations, allowing customers the choice of shopping in a traditional manner or ordering Nau products for home delivery in exchange for a significant savings. We are looking for engaged, motivated managers, assistant managers and associates to maintain store standards, meet the highest level of customer service, and achieve budgeted revenue and expense goals.
Store Manager
Responsibilities:
Drive sales volume and meet or exceed the corporate performance goals established for sales and profit. Analyze sales trends and strategize and implement plans to overcome negative trends and re-establish performance momentum. Effectively train store personnel to exceed customer expectations, to reflect and enhance brand image, and to develop customer relationships that will ensure long-term loyalty to the Brand. Recruit, interview, hire, and retain store personnel who reflect the values of the Brand. Ensure proper scheduling in accordance with company practices and financial guidelines. Train and develop store personnel to maximize employee performance and ensure a viable succession plan within the store location. Evaluate employee performance on an ongoing basis and provide training and/or disciplinary action as necessary to ensure maximum performance and compliance to company policies and procedures. Ensure that all visual merchandising standards are consistently met and all corporate visual directives are complied with including but not limited to the daily standards of sizing, straightening, steaming, folding, ticketing, and tag identification. Train and ensure compliance to all point of sale (POS) and asset management (loss prevention) procedures. Ensure data integrity as it relates to inventory management. Establish enduring relationships with key stakeholders in the home office. Work with the home office to develop and maintain relationships with local non-profit organizations. Create and maintain an atmosphere of team culture and instill a determination to meet and exceed corporate performance standards. Describe and explain the environmental and social attributes of the products, retail stores, manufacturing, logistics and other processes related to our business. Participate in corporate conference calls and meetings as scheduled.
Requirements:
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience managing a specialty retail store or customer service department
• College degree preferred, high school diploma or equivalent required
• Basic computer skills to include Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an altruistic nature and respect for diversity
• Proven ability to increase sales and store profitability
• Must be able to merchandise a floor within corporate visual standards
• Exposure to the environmental and social trends relating to business is preferred. A passion and interest in sustainability is a must
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Must be able to train and manage employees to meet corporate performance standards
Assistant Store Manager
Responsibilities:
In partnership with the store manager, drive sales volume and meet or exceed the corporate performance goals established for sales and profit. Communicate sales trends and strategize and implement plans to overcome negative trends and re-establish performance momentum. In partnership with the store manager, effectively train store personnel to exceed customer expectations, to reflect and enhance brand image, and to develop customer relationships that will ensure long-term loyalty to the Brand. Recruit, interview, hire, and retain store personnel who reflect the values of the Brand. Ensure that all visual merchandising standards are consistently met and all corporate visual directives are complied with including but not limited to the daily standards of sizing, straightening, steaming, folding, ticketing, and tag identification. Train and ensure compliance to all point of sale (POS) and asset management (loss prevention) procedures. Ensure data integrity as it relates to inventory management. Establish enduring relationships with key stakeholders in the home office. Work with the home office to develop and maintain relationships with local non-profit organizations. Create and maintain an atmosphere of team culture and instill a determination to meet and exceed corporate performance standards. Describe and explain the environmental and social attributes of the products, retail stores, manufacturing, logistics and other processes related to our business. In the absence of the store manager, participate in conference calls and meetings as scheduled.
Requirements:
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience managing a specialty retail store or customer service department
• College degree preferred, high school diploma or equivalent required
• Basic computer skills to include Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an altruistic nature and respect for diversity
• Exposure to the environmental and social trends relating to business is preferred. A passion and interest in sustainability is a must.
• Proven ability to increase sales and store profitability
• Must be able to merchandise a floor within corporate visual standards
• Exposure to the environmental and social trends relating to business is preferred. A passion and interest in sustainability is a must
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Must be able to train and manage employees to meet corporate performance standards
• Must be able to lift minimum of 30 – 40 lbs.
• Must be able to work flexible work schedule to include evenings, weekends, and holidays
Part-Time and Full-Time Sales Associates
Responsibilities:
Engage, inspire, and build lasting relationships with the Nau customer thereby achieving company and store objectives. Exceed customer expectations while promoting the Nau Brand image. Fit garments as necessary and demonstrate thorough product knowledge when assisting the customer. Employ substitute selling techniques when a specified item is unavailable by showing alternative items to the customer and employing product knowledge to communicate why the substitution would satisfy the customer’s needs. Ring the sale efficiently and accurately. Describe the various non profit organizations (Partners for Change) and articulate corporate responses when information is requested by the customer. Comply with all visual display directives including but not limited to daily visual maintenance procedures of sizing, straightening, steaming, folding, ticketing and tag identification. Assist in physical inventory and/or cycle counts as necessary.
Requirements:
• Minimum of 1 year selling or customer service experience, preferably in a specialty store environment
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Basic mathematical and computer skills to include Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an altruistic nature and respect for diversity
• Able to learn and communicate product knowledge
• Exposure to the environmental and social trends relating to business is preferred. A passion and interest in sustainability is a must
• Work is performed within retail store environment. Moderate physical activity required. Must be able to lift minimum of 30 – 40 lbs. Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time. Use of a ladder/step stool is required. Must be able to work flexible work schedule to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Nau, Inc. promotes diversity in the workplace and the communities in which we conduct business. We honor diversity and strive to maintain a culture that is rich in individual differences and that nurtures various points of view.
If you would like to be considered for one of these opportunities, please send your resume to jobs@nau.com and include the title and location of this position in the subject line.
Zip Car FLEET MANAGER
Payroll Status: Exempt
Department/Location: Fleet/Local Market
Positions Supervised: Fleet Assistants and Outside Vendors
Position of Supervisor: General Manager Local Market
Position Summary: Fleet Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the fleet in a given market.
Essential Functions of the Job:
1. Negotiate Parking:
-Analyze and determine “prime” parking spaces in local market for potential Zipcar vehicles based on research of area and expected member use.
-Research usage report and make pricing and marketing area recommendations.
-Negotiate rental prices and contract terms for use of parking spaces.
-Coordinate Zipcar signage for acquired parking spaces.
2. Acquisition of Vehicles:
-Work with Director of Fleet Operations and/or Senior Fleet Manager to take delivery of new vehicles as well as vehicles from other markets.
-Over-see the transportation of new vehicles from dealers to electronic installers and supervise and ensure vendors perform the following functions properly:
*Inputting of information into computer system;
*Ensuring proper outfitting of vehicles with interior and exterior branding, i.e. vehicle stickers, visors, maps, license plate frames, exterior branding, etc.
3. Upkeep/Maintenance/Repair of Vehicles:
-Determine when and what preventative maintenance should be performed on vehicles, including mobile detailing services.
-Hire and ensure proper maintenance and repairs performed on vehicles by vendors and negotiate prices and contract terms for services.
-Analyze and determine when damaged vehicles should be repaired, remain on the line, or taken off the line permanently.
-Oversee accident report process and ensure appropriate number of vehicles remain available to members.
4. Supervision of Fleet Staff
-Hire, supervise, and train at least two fleet staff personnel to perform duties as determined necessary by Fleet Manager.
-Supervise fleet staff in transporting vehicles to and from maintenance and repair vendors.
-Supervise fleet staff in the branding of vehicles with company logos, stickers, license plate frames, etc.
Other Job Duties:
1. Oversee and Management of Records:
Maintain or supervise the maintenance of database records, including VINs, registration, and insurance information. Oversee processing of registration renewals annually for payment. Ensure vehicles contain proper insurance and gas cards.
2. Troubleshooting:
Troubleshoot as needed.
3. Member Assistance with Vehicles:
Perform vehicle-related member assistance and share on-call member assistance duties.
Minimum Qualifications:
-Experience in managing service contractors or other outside vendors.
-Good organizational skills.
-General knowledge of automobiles.
-Ability to work without close supervision.
-Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
-Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office.
-Approval for Zipcar membership (or existing Zipcar membership).
Salary DOE; includes benefits, 401(k).
Interested potential applicants should email Gabriel Scheer gscheer@zipcar.com.
VICE PRESIDENT, PURCHASING
Division: Administration
AEG Entity: AEG
Reports To: Kevin McDowell, EVP & Chief Administrative Officer
FLSA Designation: Exempt
Date Written/Revised: 12.06.07
POSITION PURPOSE
The Vice President, Purchasing is responsible for strategic volume purchasing of goods for the company. This individual will develop a centralized model for sourcing and managing a wide network of suppliers who will assist the company in driving its sustainability initiatives through its purchasing power. The individual will also be responsible for driving process and systems improvements/ controls and purchasing activities with the goal of optimizing the contribution to operating profit. The individual will direct the usage of resources in such a way that the purchasing and procurement processes are always as effective as possible. This position reports directly to the Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer.
RESPONSIBILITIES
➢ Major contributor to the organization’s productivity and success via strategies to reduce and avoid cost, as well as assure the timely receipt of materials.
➢ Ensures that the successful strategy criteria will include best value and volume pricing terms and conditions, in addition to payment provisions and technical performance requirements that conform to the business unit’s specifications.
➢ Oversee the selection of suppliers that meet our business requirements and direct all vendor negotiations to guarantee favorable contract terms and conditions.
➢ Develop, maintain, and continuously advance procurement and planning procedures for the organization. These actions should represent best practice procedures for the resources available now, but should also be scalable to the larger organization that we are becoming.
➢ Manage all aspects of the department in order to achieve performance excellence in support of the organization’s strategic and tactical objectives, including supporting the Director of Supplier Diversity and his staff in the development of the procurement equity program; supporting and driving the company’s sustainability initiatives; managing existing and future reciprocal sponsorship and founding partner agreements (e.g., STAPLES Business Advantage , The Home Depot, Olevia, etc.) and working with The Anschutz Company sourcing and purchasing teams.
➢ Support the development of minority business to business development through the Supplier Diversity initiatives.
➢ Provides systems and tools that create a positive experience for vendors, making it easy to do work for the company. Develop and maintain high quality purchasing systems – e.g., vendor self service, e-procurement, vendor master maintenance, etc.
➢ Manage suppliers by use of formal Key Performance Indicators (“KPI’s”) on a quarterly basis.
➢ Create and maintain meaningful analytics such as cost of non-compliance to standards, productivity measurements and quality measurements.
➢ Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements and ethical standards related to purchasing and procurement.
➢ Recruit, coach and develop staff with the objective of monitoring and continually improving the capabilities of the purchasing staff, to optimize individual performance and improve efficiencies, processes, and overall lower costs.
➢ Communicates effectively and continuously, aligning employees with organizational goals and develops employees through guidance and training
➢ Other projects, functions, and duties as may be assigned by management.
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
➢ Education: BS/BA in related field.
Experience
➢ Minimum of 10 years purchasing experience within a dynamic, high growth and complex business environment.
➢ Experience in taking a manual environment and developing an automated environment is highly desirable.
➢ Experience developing volume purchase agreements and sponsorship reciprocal agreements required.
➢ Minimum of 5 years managing and developing subordinate staff.
Skills
➢ Masterful negotiation, analytical, and vendor relationship management abilities
➢ Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
➢ Ability to work with cross-functional internal and external teams
➢ Superior decision making, problem solving and interpersonal skills
➢ Excellent organizational and time management skills necessary to meet deadlines and multitask
➢ Demonstrated ability to partner with domestic and international teams helpful
➢ Computer skills to include excellent knowledge of JD Edwards, Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
UPCOMING LA Green Drinks
LA Green Drinks - Studio City
Thursday, March 27th, 2008
7pm-???
Next Door Tapas
11814 Ventura Blvd.
Studio City, CA 91614
map
How might your business need to adapt to the green revolution and develop a sustainable business model? The MAA Los Angeles Chapter, with the USC Marshall School of Business and Leventhal School of Accounting, presents a Green Business Summit at USC.
The half-day event includes keynote speaker United States Senator Barbara Boxer, Chairman, The Environment and Public Works Committee; a panel discussion by executives from leading firms, such as BP, CB Richard Ellis, and Waste Management, and the Port of Los Angeles; and a
networking breakfast and lunch. There will also be updates from the USC Marshall School of Business and other exciting news from the USC Center for Sustainable Cities and USC Marshall MBA students leading the local Net Impact organization. All alumni, business leaders, students, faculty, and guests are invited to participate. RSVP by 3/24 for preferred pricing
One Sunny Wall: Small-Space Urban Permaculture
April 6, 13, & 20, 3:00 - 6:30 PM with short breaks (arrival encouraged by 2:30 PM) Santa Monica
I expect to leave students with immediately useable ideas that can be applied to their urban living spaces and lives; new ways of thinking and solving problems; broadened imagination about their personal potentials and the potentials of human groups; practical ideas for increased sustainability in their communities and individual lives; positive vision for both personal and global futures; and a renewed sense of the wonders of human existence.
This course will be conceptually and philosophically challenging. Gardening experience, basic understanding of local and global issues related to sustainability, and basic knowledge of biology and ecology are recommended but not required. All attendees not well-versed in permaculture should expect to be challenged. Those with permaculture experience or a permaculture design certificate should expect that basics will be covered.
Course fee: $150 for early registration through March 21; $185 thereafter or on the day of. There will be an additional $50 fee and additional requirements to receive a course certificate.
Enrollment is strictly limited to eight students. This course may fill up rapidly.
Call (818.271.0963) or email (allnet@pobox.com) Darren Butler to sign up.
www.EcoWorkshops.com
Permaculture
Design Course, April 20 - May 3, 2008Daily 9:30am - 5:30pm, with every 5th day off (for research & relaxation)
San Luis Obispo County, CA
earthflow.com
The site for our course is Four Elements Farm, an organic farm and learning center nestled in the steep chaparral hills of California's Central Coast ~ off of hwy 41 between Morro Bay and Atascadero.
A Certificate Course for Design Professionals, Homeowners & Students
This course has something for everyone. The training includes some of the most inspiring examples of sustainable land use and human ingenuity from around the world.
Special Sessions on Regenerative Agriculture
- Principles of Natural Systems Design
- Sacred Geometry: Fire, Water, Earth and Air
- Simple Steps Toward a Sustainable Lifestyle
- Natural Building & Property Development
- Adding Beauty & Value to Your Home
- Organizing Eco Neighborhoods
- Strategies for Energy Descent & Peak Oil
- Localizing Food Production & Eco-Agriculture
- Green Business Strategies
- Finding your Right-Livelihood Career
THE CURRICULUM
A more fun or informative course would be hard to find. Our text book, Permaculture: A Designer's Manual, by Bill Mollison, was once reviewed by Whole Earth saying "If information had density... this book would be a black hole!"
l PART ONE, April 20 - 23, 2008
Fire, Water, Earth & Air - Introduction to Permaculture and Natural Pattern Understanding.
l PART TWO, April 25 - 28, 2008
Food, Water, Shelter & Energy - Designing & Building the Complete Home Ecosystem.
l PART THREE, April 30 - May 3, 2008
Community & Green Business - EcoVillage Design and Community Celebration.
REQUIRED READING
Permaculture: a Designers Manual by Bill Mollison
Gaia's Garden: A Guide to Home Scale Permaculture by Toby Hemenway
These books can be ordered from
REGISTER
To register by phone & pay by credit card, call 805.459.0452, 9am to 5pm PST.
To register by mail send your name, address, phone #, email, choice of event & mail with your check made payable to:
Santoyo & Associates
793A Foothill Blvd #130
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
$250.00 non-refundable deposit required for the Design Course registration to guarantee your space.
CERTIFICATION
Requirements include:
l Full Attendance
l Design Team Exercises & Final Presentation
l Participation in the Talent Show
l All Payment Agreements met in full
TUITION
$1450.00 (pre-paid in full) Includes tuition, most meals, campsite and certification
Contact us about attending partial course
Some additional materials and other fees may apply
Campsites included; bring your own camping equipment.
Teachers may apply for scholarship discounts.
Payment plans and work-trades are available (with an additional $100.00 administrative fee). To apply contact: worktrade@earthflow.com
SPONSORSHIP
Become a sponsor and help create the conditions for sustainability to happen! Sponsor a student, with tax-deductible contributions to the Terra Foundation's Permaculture Scholarship Fund. Contact us at sponsor@earthflow.com for details and additional benefits.
In cooperation with Four Elements Organic Farm, HopeDance Media, The Terra Foundation
2008 AltCar Expo & Conference September 26th & 27th, 10 am - 5 pm
Santa Monica Civic Auditorium (map) free admission
* More than 150 exhibits will offer an extensive presentation of the latest examples and information on vehicle and transportation technologies including electric, natural gas, biodiesel, hydrogen, ethanol, propane, and hybrid and alternative technologies.
* Ride & Drive lot for an experience with all technologies.
* Seminars and panels discussing and debating transportation options and more.
* Vehicles for sale on-site.
For general and exhibitor information, please call Christine at Platia Productions (310) 390-2930 or e-mail: platia@earthlink.net
Friends 4 Expo is an all-volunteer group of citizens joined together to support an alternative to L.A.'s world-record traffic: a fast, comfortable, safe, quiet, exhaust-free, high-capacity light rail transit line — with landscaping and bike path — from downtown Los Angeles to Santa Monica. Please check their site for meetings and ways to support the "Subway to the Sea"JOBS
Nau, Inc. seeking Store Manager, Assistant Manager & Sales Associates for new Beverly Center Store
Nau, Inc. is a technical and lifestyle outdoor sports apparel company committed to integrating economic, environmental and social factors into our business model. We espouse a values-based philosophy, focused on a commitment to work toward full sustainability in all our products and business practices. Company branded Webfronts (retail locations) blend the brick-and-mortar shopping experience with Internet-based product information stations, allowing customers the choice of shopping in a traditional manner or ordering Nau products for home delivery in exchange for a significant savings. We are looking for engaged, motivated managers, assistant managers and associates to maintain store standards, meet the highest level of customer service, and achieve budgeted revenue and expense goals.
Store Manager
Responsibilities:
Drive sales volume and meet or exceed the corporate performance goals established for sales and profit. Analyze sales trends and strategize and implement plans to overcome negative trends and re-establish performance momentum. Effectively train store personnel to exceed customer expectations, to reflect and enhance brand image, and to develop customer relationships that will ensure long-term loyalty to the Brand. Recruit, interview, hire, and retain store personnel who reflect the values of the Brand. Ensure proper scheduling in accordance with company practices and financial guidelines. Train and develop store personnel to maximize employee performance and ensure a viable succession plan within the store location. Evaluate employee performance on an ongoing basis and provide training and/or disciplinary action as necessary to ensure maximum performance and compliance to company policies and procedures. Ensure that all visual merchandising standards are consistently met and all corporate visual directives are complied with including but not limited to the daily standards of sizing, straightening, steaming, folding, ticketing, and tag identification. Train and ensure compliance to all point of sale (POS) and asset management (loss prevention) procedures. Ensure data integrity as it relates to inventory management. Establish enduring relationships with key stakeholders in the home office. Work with the home office to develop and maintain relationships with local non-profit organizations. Create and maintain an atmosphere of team culture and instill a determination to meet and exceed corporate performance standards. Describe and explain the environmental and social attributes of the products, retail stores, manufacturing, logistics and other processes related to our business. Participate in corporate conference calls and meetings as scheduled.
Requirements:
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience managing a specialty retail store or customer service department
• College degree preferred, high school diploma or equivalent required
• Basic computer skills to include Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an altruistic nature and respect for diversity
• Proven ability to increase sales and store profitability
• Must be able to merchandise a floor within corporate visual standards
• Exposure to the environmental and social trends relating to business is preferred. A passion and interest in sustainability is a must
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Must be able to train and manage employees to meet corporate performance standards
Assistant Store Manager
Responsibilities:
In partnership with the store manager, drive sales volume and meet or exceed the corporate performance goals established for sales and profit. Communicate sales trends and strategize and implement plans to overcome negative trends and re-establish performance momentum. In partnership with the store manager, effectively train store personnel to exceed customer expectations, to reflect and enhance brand image, and to develop customer relationships that will ensure long-term loyalty to the Brand. Recruit, interview, hire, and retain store personnel who reflect the values of the Brand. Ensure that all visual merchandising standards are consistently met and all corporate visual directives are complied with including but not limited to the daily standards of sizing, straightening, steaming, folding, ticketing, and tag identification. Train and ensure compliance to all point of sale (POS) and asset management (loss prevention) procedures. Ensure data integrity as it relates to inventory management. Establish enduring relationships with key stakeholders in the home office. Work with the home office to develop and maintain relationships with local non-profit organizations. Create and maintain an atmosphere of team culture and instill a determination to meet and exceed corporate performance standards. Describe and explain the environmental and social attributes of the products, retail stores, manufacturing, logistics and other processes related to our business. In the absence of the store manager, participate in conference calls and meetings as scheduled.
Requirements:
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience managing a specialty retail store or customer service department
• College degree preferred, high school diploma or equivalent required
• Basic computer skills to include Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an altruistic nature and respect for diversity
• Exposure to the environmental and social trends relating to business is preferred. A passion and interest in sustainability is a must.
• Proven ability to increase sales and store profitability
• Must be able to merchandise a floor within corporate visual standards
• Exposure to the environmental and social trends relating to business is preferred. A passion and interest in sustainability is a must
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Must be able to train and manage employees to meet corporate performance standards
• Must be able to lift minimum of 30 – 40 lbs.
• Must be able to work flexible work schedule to include evenings, weekends, and holidays
Part-Time and Full-Time Sales Associates
Responsibilities:
Engage, inspire, and build lasting relationships with the Nau customer thereby achieving company and store objectives. Exceed customer expectations while promoting the Nau Brand image. Fit garments as necessary and demonstrate thorough product knowledge when assisting the customer. Employ substitute selling techniques when a specified item is unavailable by showing alternative items to the customer and employing product knowledge to communicate why the substitution would satisfy the customer’s needs. Ring the sale efficiently and accurately. Describe the various non profit organizations (Partners for Change) and articulate corporate responses when information is requested by the customer. Comply with all visual display directives including but not limited to daily visual maintenance procedures of sizing, straightening, steaming, folding, ticketing and tag identification. Assist in physical inventory and/or cycle counts as necessary.
Requirements:
• Minimum of 1 year selling or customer service experience, preferably in a specialty store environment
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Basic mathematical and computer skills to include Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an altruistic nature and respect for diversity
• Able to learn and communicate product knowledge
• Exposure to the environmental and social trends relating to business is preferred. A passion and interest in sustainability is a must
• Work is performed within retail store environment. Moderate physical activity required. Must be able to lift minimum of 30 – 40 lbs. Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time. Use of a ladder/step stool is required. Must be able to work flexible work schedule to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Nau, Inc. promotes diversity in the workplace and the communities in which we conduct business. We honor diversity and strive to maintain a culture that is rich in individual differences and that nurtures various points of view.
If you would like to be considered for one of these opportunities, please send your resume to jobs@nau.com and include the title and location of this position in the subject line.
Zip Car FLEET MANAGER
Payroll Status: Exempt
Department/Location: Fleet/Local Market
Positions Supervised: Fleet Assistants and Outside Vendors
Position of Supervisor: General Manager Local Market
Position Summary: Fleet Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the fleet in a given market.
Essential Functions of the Job:
1. Negotiate Parking:
-Analyze and determine “prime” parking spaces in local market for potential Zipcar vehicles based on research of area and expected member use.
-Research usage report and make pricing and marketing area recommendations.
-Negotiate rental prices and contract terms for use of parking spaces.
-Coordinate Zipcar signage for acquired parking spaces.
2. Acquisition of Vehicles:
-Work with Director of Fleet Operations and/or Senior Fleet Manager to take delivery of new vehicles as well as vehicles from other markets.
-Over-see the transportation of new vehicles from dealers to electronic installers and supervise and ensure vendors perform the following functions properly:
*Inputting of information into computer system;
*Ensuring proper outfitting of vehicles with interior and exterior branding, i.e. vehicle stickers, visors, maps, license plate frames, exterior branding, etc.
3. Upkeep/Maintenance/Repair of Vehicles:
-Determine when and what preventative maintenance should be performed on vehicles, including mobile detailing services.
-Hire and ensure proper maintenance and repairs performed on vehicles by vendors and negotiate prices and contract terms for services.
-Analyze and determine when damaged vehicles should be repaired, remain on the line, or taken off the line permanently.
-Oversee accident report process and ensure appropriate number of vehicles remain available to members.
4. Supervision of Fleet Staff
-Hire, supervise, and train at least two fleet staff personnel to perform duties as determined necessary by Fleet Manager.
-Supervise fleet staff in transporting vehicles to and from maintenance and repair vendors.
-Supervise fleet staff in the branding of vehicles with company logos, stickers, license plate frames, etc.
Other Job Duties:
1. Oversee and Management of Records:
Maintain or supervise the maintenance of database records, including VINs, registration, and insurance information. Oversee processing of registration renewals annually for payment. Ensure vehicles contain proper insurance and gas cards.
2. Troubleshooting:
Troubleshoot as needed.
3. Member Assistance with Vehicles:
Perform vehicle-related member assistance and share on-call member assistance duties.
Minimum Qualifications:
-Experience in managing service contractors or other outside vendors.
-Good organizational skills.
-General knowledge of automobiles.
-Ability to work without close supervision.
-Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
-Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office.
-Approval for Zipcar membership (or existing Zipcar membership).
Salary DOE; includes benefits, 401(k).
Interested potential applicants should email Gabriel Scheer gscheer@zipcar.com.
VICE PRESIDENT, PURCHASING
Division: Administration
AEG Entity: AEG
Reports To: Kevin McDowell, EVP & Chief Administrative Officer
FLSA Designation: Exempt
Date Written/Revised: 12.06.07
POSITION PURPOSE
The Vice President, Purchasing is responsible for strategic volume purchasing of goods for the company. This individual will develop a centralized model for sourcing and managing a wide network of suppliers who will assist the company in driving its sustainability initiatives through its purchasing power. The individual will also be responsible for driving process and systems improvements/ controls and purchasing activities with the goal of optimizing the contribution to operating profit. The individual will direct the usage of resources in such a way that the purchasing and procurement processes are always as effective as possible. This position reports directly to the Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer.
RESPONSIBILITIES
➢ Major contributor to the organization’s productivity and success via strategies to reduce and avoid cost, as well as assure the timely receipt of materials.
➢ Ensures that the successful strategy criteria will include best value and volume pricing terms and conditions, in addition to payment provisions and technical performance requirements that conform to the business unit’s specifications.
➢ Oversee the selection of suppliers that meet our business requirements and direct all vendor negotiations to guarantee favorable contract terms and conditions.
➢ Develop, maintain, and continuously advance procurement and planning procedures for the organization. These actions should represent best practice procedures for the resources available now, but should also be scalable to the larger organization that we are becoming.
➢ Manage all aspects of the department in order to achieve performance excellence in support of the organization’s strategic and tactical objectives, including supporting the Director of Supplier Diversity and his staff in the development of the procurement equity program; supporting and driving the company’s sustainability initiatives; managing existing and future reciprocal sponsorship and founding partner agreements (e.g., STAPLES Business Advantage , The Home Depot, Olevia, etc.) and working with The Anschutz Company sourcing and purchasing teams.
➢ Support the development of minority business to business development through the Supplier Diversity initiatives.
➢ Provides systems and tools that create a positive experience for vendors, making it easy to do work for the company. Develop and maintain high quality purchasing systems – e.g., vendor self service, e-procurement, vendor master maintenance, etc.
➢ Manage suppliers by use of formal Key Performance Indicators (“KPI’s”) on a quarterly basis.
➢ Create and maintain meaningful analytics such as cost of non-compliance to standards, productivity measurements and quality measurements.
➢ Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements and ethical standards related to purchasing and procurement.
➢ Recruit, coach and develop staff with the objective of monitoring and continually improving the capabilities of the purchasing staff, to optimize individual performance and improve efficiencies, processes, and overall lower costs.
➢ Communicates effectively and continuously, aligning employees with organizational goals and develops employees through guidance and training
➢ Other projects, functions, and duties as may be assigned by management.
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
➢ Education: BS/BA in related field.
Experience
➢ Minimum of 10 years purchasing experience within a dynamic, high growth and complex business environment.
➢ Experience in taking a manual environment and developing an automated environment is highly desirable.
➢ Experience developing volume purchase agreements and sponsorship reciprocal agreements required.
➢ Minimum of 5 years managing and developing subordinate staff.
Skills
➢ Masterful negotiation, analytical, and vendor relationship management abilities
➢ Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
➢ Ability to work with cross-functional internal and external teams
➢ Superior decision making, problem solving and interpersonal skills
➢ Excellent organizational and time management skills necessary to meet deadlines and multitask
➢ Demonstrated ability to partner with domestic and international teams helpful
➢ Computer skills to include excellent knowledge of JD Edwards, Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
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