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Agenda
Climate Action Committee (CAC)
Wednesday, July 18, 2012, 3:30 - 5:30 PM
City Hall Third Floor Conference Room
Port Townsend, WA
GOALS: During this meeting, the group will identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and
threats. Based upon this knowledge, we’ll begin to brainstorm overarching strategies, messaging,
and some near-term action items.
AGENDA
3:30 p.m. Call to Order
3:35 Approval of Agenda & Minutes (May 16, 2012)
3:45 Turning Green Fatigue into Green Fatigues(Judy Surber)
“You recycle and buy local – but the earth's still warming and the ice cap's still
melting. If you're starting to feel apathy creeping in, you're not the only one.”
4:00 Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats
Strengths: characteristics of the CAC that give it an advantage over others
Weaknesses (or Limitations): are characteristics that place the team at a
disadvantage relative to others
Opportunities: external chances to improve performance in the environment
Threats: external elements in the environment that could challenge the mission
4:25 Public Comment
4:30 BREAK
4:35 Strategic Planning
Chapter V of the Action Plan provides the overarching objectives and actions– now to
flesh out the details – who does what when and how? (Spreadsheets)
5:10 Round Table
World/Nation/State - update
Local news (please share climate change/sustainability news)
5:20 Next Steps & Agenda Planning -
Agenda items – objectives, election of officers, guest speakers?
(Ideas: Local 2020 – DIY Home Energy Assessments; Adapting to Climate Change @
Olympic National Forest/Park)
5:30 Adjourn
Next Meeting: August 22, 2012: The Climate Action Committee typically meets quarterly, on the
fourth Wednesday of the month.
For More information, please see the Climate Action Committee’s web page on the County’s website at:
http://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/commdevelopment/ClimateChange.htm