Past Events (2009 and earlier)
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Green Chemistry EventDATE: Thursday, November 12, 2009
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Green Chemistry: Chemical Solutions to Global ProblemsWhy do we have hazardous chemicals and pollution in our society? Green Chemistry is a new field that is addressing this question by training scientists to design products and processes in a more environmentally benign manner. These scientists can have the greatest impact on preventing pollution by avoiding it before it even begins. Learn about this new field and how companies, governments, communities and educators are working together towards a sustainable future. Speaker: Amy Cannon, Co‐Founder & Executive Director Cost: $20 (members), $30 (non‐members) |
LocationBeyond Benign Directions: www.beyondbenign.org/ RSVP: You can register by sending an email to Johanna Jobin at johanna_jobin@millipore.com or register online by clicking the button below:
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Habitat for Humanity
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October Volunteer EventThis house is being built to the U.S. Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Efficiency (LEED®) standards. They are planning to have a family in by Thanksgiving. Members can visit www.lowellhabitat.org for more information. Information about this project is here: www.lowellhabitat.org/community1.htm COST: Since this is volunteer work, there is no cost. However, we are recommending a small donation and we will provide a total donation on behalf of SWEP. 100% of the proceeds go towards building the house. |
LOCATION: DIRECTIONS: Link to GoogleMaps RSVP: Danielle Gray at dgray@pine-environmental.com by October 14. Space is limited to 20 volunteers. |
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Joint EventDate: Wednesday, October 7, 2009 Time: 5:30-7:30 (registration, reception and networking) Cost: $20 per person (event is restricted to over-21 only) |
Joint SWEP-MA and NEWIEE Networking EventJoin us for a joint networking event between SWEP (Society for Women Environmental Professionals) and NEWIEE (New England Women in Energy & the Environment). Experience the featured art exhibit while enjoying appetizers and a selection of wines.
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ArtSpace-Maynard Click for Directions to ArtSpace-Maynard Gallery
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People, Planet, Profit: Why Transparency in Environmental and Sustainability Communications is More Important than Ever and How to Achieve ItDATE: Wednesday, September 16, 2009
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We’ll look at trends in sustainability communications, including the principles, benefits, and best practices, with an emphasis on practical tips, tools, and real-life examples of what works—and what doesn’t. Our speaker, Michelle Bernhart, will also share some of the most popular standards and resources for communicating effectively with customers, regulators, the media, and the public on environmental and social issues. Cost: $20 Member/$30 Non Member
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Location: Millipore Bedford Facility
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Second of Four Events:EBC Regional DEP Program Series: DEP Commissioner Burt and DEP Southeast Regional Office LeadershipKeynote Speaker: Tuesday, June 30, 2009
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SWEP will be co-hosting the second of four regional meetings with Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Laurie Burt. This EBC program has been set up to provide attendees with the opportunity to hear firsthand about the top priorities of the DEP from Commissioner Burt. And with much of the DEP decision making taking place at the regional level, at this meeting attendees will also have the opportunity to hear from the decision makers in the DEP Southeast Regional Office. Plan to attend this EBC morning program to learn about key DEP issues, priorities and challenges facing the agency that can impact your company's operations. Speakers:
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Location: Driving directions: Available on Umass Dartmouth website.
Registration:Visit the EBC website for more information and to register for this event. SWEP-MA members may register at the “Co-Host” member price! Not a SWEP-MA member yet?Click here to download your membership application today. |
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Community Volunteer DaySaturday, July 18, 2009 |
July eventCome join fellow SWEP-MA members by volunteering at Gaining Ground, a local organic farm which donates its crops to local food pantries, homeless shelters, etc. in the greater Boston area. Children 5 years and older are welcome—this is a great way to teach children about giving back to their community, as well as aspects of sustainable agriculture! |
Gaining Ground Farm
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Annual SWEP-MA Golf EventHOLD THE DATE:
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August eventDetails coming soon about this popular event! |
Maynard Country Club |
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EBC Regional DEP Program Series:
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SWEP-MA is co-hosting this event! This EBC program is the first of a four-part series that has been set up to provide attendees with the opportunity to hear firsthand about the top priorities of the DEP from DEP Commissioner Laurie Burt. With much of the DEP decision making taking place at the regional level, attendees will also have the opportunity to hear from the decision makers in the DEP Central Regional Office. Plan to attend this EBC morning program to learn about key DEP issues, priorities and challenges facing the agency that can impact your company's operations. Keynote Speaker: Speakers:
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No-shows will be charged and cancellations must be received 2 business days prior to the event. |
Bowditch & Dewey LLP
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2009 Annual dinnerWednesday, May 13, 2009 |
May 2009 EventFeatured Speaker: Laurie Burt, Ms. Burt will discuss recent developments in addressing climate change, efforts to implement a statewide stormwater management plan, ways to increase recycling and reduce materials disposal, and efforts to return Brownfields sites to productive re-use. She will also share her insights on attaining leadership roles in the legal and environmental industries. Download flyer for more information.
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Location: Please RSVP by May 8 to Alyson Fortune AFortune@caslab.com and specify any special meal requests (chicken will be served, vegetarian upon request). |
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"Speaking Presence: The Art of Slowing Down and Connecting With Your Audience"Thursday, April 16, 2009 |
April 2009 EventPresented by: Carla Kimball, M.A., M.B.A., founder of RiverWays Enterprises. Nothing is more important in any team effort than our ability to speak to each other with presence and authenticity. We must listen and speak from our still center even as complex events swirl around us. From her work as a speaking presence coach, helping people to develop an authentic presence when they speak, and also from her experience on sabbatical last year in Greece living in a yurt for 2 months, Carla Kimball has identified the ability to slow down as the one key ingredient to wellbeing, presence and living more sustainably. In this experiential presentation, you’ll learn and practice the very fundamentals of speaking and listening with presence. |
Location: Millipore Corporation |
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Wine Tasting EventThursday, April 2nd 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. RSVP by March 26. Space is limited to the first 30 people who reserve.
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SWEP-MA Networking & Wine Tasting Event TOPIC: Italian Wine 101
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LOCATION: Tomasso’s Trattoria
This event is for attendees aged 21 or older. Proof of legal age may be requested. |
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Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival Wednesday, March 4, 2009 Tickets: $10 |
SWEP-MA would like to make our members aware of this upcoming event being hosted by the Organization for the Assabet River Ten films, ranging from 1 -30 minutes will be shown. The line up includes:The Last Descent: Join a group of world class whitewater kayakers to some of the world's most amazing rivers...descending them possibly for the last time. The Marsyangdi River of Nepal, the Brahmaputra River in India, and the White Nile River in Uganda are all threatened or are in the process of being destroyed by large scale hydroelectric projects. The film closes in California with the Tuolumne River and the growing movement to restore Hetch Hetchy Valley in Yosemite National Park. http://www.thelastdescent.com/ Burning the Future: Coal in America: Confronted by an emerging coal-based US energy policy, activists in West Virginia watch the nation praise coal without regard to the devastation caused by its extraction. Faced with toxic ground water, the obliteration of 1.4 million acres of mountains, and a government that appeases industry, our heroes demonstrate a strength of purpose and character in their improbable fight to arouse the nation’s help in protecting their mountains, saving their families, and preserving their way of life. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQPYKD4WGew Homegrown Revolution: In the midst of a densely urban setting in downtown Pasadena, radical change is taking root. For over twenty years, the Dervaes family have transformed their home into an urban homestead. As a family for this new paradigm, they harvest nearly 3 tons of organic food from their 1/10 acre garden while incorporating many back-to-basics practices, as well as solar energy and biodiesel. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxORRJRWKH8 Goldfish: Two girls. One Mission. A lot of fish. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSgUmSfEiH8 Renewal: In communities across America, people are rolling up their sleeves in practical and far-reaching ways. Offering a profound message of hope, this film shows people driven by their spiritual and religious convictions, being called to re-examine what it means to be human and how we live on this planet. The film presents eight individual stories of Americans around the nation in different faith traditions, who are working to become better stewards of the environment. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwPoQ4kJrtQ Papa Tortuga: Fernando shows that one person CAN make a difference. His efforts in Tecolutla, Vera Cruz, Mexico, have helped to save the endangered Lora Sea Turtles from extinction. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FOdQdHZ9EE |
Location: Maynard Fine Arts Theatre Click for DIRECTIONS
Watch 2009 TrailersClick the left and right arrows on the side of the player to scroll through all the trailrs:
More information is available at the Wild and Scenic Environment Film Festival website.
RSVP: SWEP-MA members can RSVP to Kathleen Campbell by March 2, 2009 for ticket pre-purchase.
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SWEP-MA Yoga EventDate: Saturday, February 7, 2009
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Febuary 2009 Event #1 — YogaLearn some new stress management techniques while exploring the beautiful practice of Forrest Yoga with our instructor, Rimi Chakraborty. Forrest Yoga specifically addresses the physical and emotional challenges of everyday life, teaching students to go deeper, find truth, and take these gifts beyond the mat. Rimi is a full-time MBA student at MIT’s Sloan School of Management and plans to incorporate yoga into sustainable living design. |
Cambridge Athletic Club Parking/Public Transportation: NOTE: Due to space limitations, this event is restricted to 15 SWEP-MA members only, and pre-registration is required. RSVP: Please reserve your spot for this event by contacting Erin Healy (ehealy@icfi.com). |
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Mentoring Matching Event Tuesday evening, January 27, 2009 |
January 2009 EventAre you considering a job change, seeking clarity on your professional goals, or need advice on advancing your career? Start the new year right by adding a mentor or protégé to your professional circle. SWEP is organizing a mentor match on January 27th from 5:30-8 PM. If you would like to register as a mentor and/or protégé, complete this form and email to Kelly Fagan (Kelly.Fagan@shawgrp.com). Read more about our Mentoring Program on our Mentoring page. This is a free event for SWEP members. Membership information and renewal forms will be available at the event. |
ICF office Please RSVP to Janet Connolly so we can plan accordingly: jkconnolly@sanbornhead.com.
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EBC (Environmental Business Council) Winter PartyWednesday, December 3, 2008 |
December 2008 EventFor our December event, we are “co-hosting” the 10th Annual EBC Winter Garden Party. Invite your clients, colleagues and co-workers to join you for this annual festive holiday season evening of cocktails, hors d' oeuvres, and networking.
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Location: Co Hosts:
More information or questions No-shows will be charged and cancellations must be received 2 business days prior to the event. EVENT
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Breakfast meeting & Tour of Green Building at Nobis EngineeringTuesday, November 18, 2008
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November 2008 EventWarm up for the GreenBuild Boston Expo (Nov 19-21) by touring a local “Green Building” in Lowell, MA with fellow SWEP-MA members! Learn about the key features contributing to the building’s application for LEED-Silver certification. A LEED-accredited professional (LEED-AP) from Nobis Engineering, as well as a representative from the associated architecture firm will be there to answer your questions about the building’s green features. Coffee & breakfast refreshments will be served. |
Location and Host: Nobis Engineering
Nobis Engineering
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Q Microbe Biofuel Technology:
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October 2009 EventEvening Reception at the 24th Annual International Conference on Soils, Sediments & Water Hosted by UMass Amherst Environmental Health Sciences Program, Christine Rogers Featured Speaker: Susan Leschine, Professor of Microbiology, UMass Amherst
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University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
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PARKING: Please
visit the UMass parking website for parking information: COST: FREE for SWEP-MA members (or those
who become members at the event) PLEASE RSVP to Alyson Fortune: Interested in supporting SWEP-MA by sponsoring this event? Please
contact Alyson Fortune: |
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Work/Life Balance for Women in the Environmental IndustryThurs., Sept. 18, 2008
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September EventPlease join us for an evening of networking and lively discussion around the topic of “Work/Life Balance” for women in the environmental industry. Women face unique challenges in the workplace and are faced with balancing career goals with family, children, household and other personal goals. Whether you are dealing with caring for a family member, going back to school while working full/part time, starting a family, or pursuing other personal goals, come and share your experiences, tips and stories with other women in the environmental field. |
Sanborn, Head & Associates Cost: FREE for SWEP-MA members (or those
who become members at the event) Interested in supporting SWEP-MA by sponsoring this event? Please
contact Alyson Fortune: |
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EBC Summer Garden PartyAugust 19, 2008
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14th Annual
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The Exchange Conference Center The Society of Women Environmental Professionals is co-hosting this event. Sponsor:
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SWEP New Memeber BreakfastTuesday, August 26, 2008
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Interested in potentially joining SWEP-MA?Join us for breakfast! Please stop by for a casual “meet & greet” on your way to work.
We’ll have information about becoming a SWEP member and information about some of the exciting events we have planned for the fall. |
Upstairs seating area Questions? Email Alyson Fortune
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Summer Golf EventUPDATED: New Date: Thursday, Aug.
21, 2008 Download the updated flyer:
Download the event flyer [PDF]
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Second Annual SWEP-MA Golf OutingPlease complete the registration form and return it with check (payable to SWEP-MA) to:
Nine holes, shotgun start, best-ball format. This golf outing is open to all skill levels and beginners are
encouraged to join in! |
Maynard Country Club • Course information and driving directions at www.maynardcc.com. • Maynard Country Club is a soft spike facility |
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Spring Dinner Event with Luisa Paiewonsky
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 Agenda:
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Luisa Paiewonsky, Commissioner of the Massachusetts Highway Dept., will speak at our our Spring Dinner Event.Luisa Paiewonsky has served as Commissioner of the Massachusetts
Highway Department (MassHighway) since 2005. Ms. Paiewonsky
has spent her entire career in public service. Following a
three-year tour in the US Peace Corps, she joined MassHighway
in 1989 and has worked in a variety of staff and management
roles. In her current position, her main emphasis areas are
highway and employee safety, context sensitive design, and
preservation of bridges and the Interstate Highway System.
She has spearheaded major initiatives aimed at streamlining
the design and construction of roads and bridges across the
state, and implemented safety and risk management programs
to reduce the number of injuries and fatalities on Massachusetts
roads. |
Location: Sheraton Needham Hotel Address: 100 Cabot St., Needham, MA [Link to directions] Member Cost: $40 RSVP: Please send registration and payment BY MAY 14, 2008 to Stacey Gugliuzza NOTE: We are looking for more sponsors for this event. If you are interested in sponsoring, please contact Alyson Fortune: afortune@caslab.com
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SWEP Mentoring NightWednesday, March 26, 2008
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Come learn about the diverse experiences and career paths women in the environmental field have chosen.Join us for an evening of networking and interactive discussion as a panel of accomplished women representing various facets of the environmental industry share their inspirational stories. At the end of the evening, sign up for a SWEP Mentor/Protégée program. FREE for members and students, $10 for nonmembers.You will be able to join SWEP-MA that night, if you are interested. RSVP: Please RSVP to afortune@caslab.com to let us know you will be joining us. |
Location: Hogan Campus Center, College of the Holy Cross Address: 1 College St., Worcester, MA 01610 Link to Directions: www.holycross.edu/
This event is generously sponsored by Environmental Studies Program, College of the Holy Cross, and Sanborn, Head & Associates, Inc. Click their logos below for more information.
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2008 Business Practice Forum
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After an hour of networking with a cash bar and hors d’oeuvres and visiting sponsor exhibit displays, Hollis Chase, president of Hollis Chase Associates, will lead a lively and interactive panel discussion about important business issues that face environmental firms today. This is a joint event with LPSA. |
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Environmental Movie Night |
Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Cost: FREE for members (or member renewals!) |
Tech Environmental office
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Breakfast Meeting, EPA Region 1 New England Regional Laboratory Building TourNovember 2, 2007 |
1st Lab in NE to receive the LEED 1.0 Gold rating |
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Networking EventOctober 10, 2007 |
Liz Lynch, Executive Director of the Center for Networking Excellence, LLC |
Garden in the Woods, Framingham |
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1st Annual SWEP-MA Golf OutingAugust 16, 2007 |
Maynard |
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Beach CleanupJune 12, 2007 |
Boston Harbor Association |
Revere Beach |
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One Year Anniversary Dinner EventMay 16, 2007 |
Ann Berwick, Undersecretary for Energy MA, "Energy: The View from the Patrick Administration" |
Sheraton Framingham |
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Meet & Greet at Cadmus Group, WatertownApril 17, 2007 |
Jo Anne Shatkin "Assessing Risks of Nanoscale Materials" |
Watertown |
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Meet & GreetMarch 22, 2007 |
Alyson Fortune ("She Blinded Me With Science: Case Studies from the Laboratory") and Bob Falotico (Women in the Workplace) |
ENSR, Westford |
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2007 Business Practices Forum with LSPAFebruary 8, 2007 |
Environmental Insurance, IT Risk Identification and Mitigation, Effective Web Site Design, Communications Strategies |
Westin Hotel, Waltham |
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Meet & GreetJanuary 30, 2007 |
Alex Sherrin, Francisco Silva-Tulla, Amy Rosenstein "Environment, Engineering, and Rebuilding Perspectives on Hurricane Katrina" |
ICF International, Lexington | ||||||||||||
Breakfast Meeting with CMBENDecember 12, 2006 |
Arleen O'Donnell, MADEP Commissioner "DEP Priorities" |
Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce | ||||||||||||
Chapter GatheringNovember 14, 2006 |
National Brownfields Conference |
Seaport Hotel, Boston | ||||||||||||
Fall Dinner EventOctober 12, 2006 |
Sonya Ward, National Chair of SWEP, "Making Contact: Career Growth through Effective Networking" |
Ken's, Framingham | ||||||||||||
First Meet & GreetJune 6, 2006 |
Geosyntec, Acton | |||||||||||||
Inaugural Event DinnerMay 1, 2006 |
Lauren Stiller Rikleen "Ending the Gauntlet: Removing Barriers to Women's Success in the Law" |
Ken's, Framingham | ||||||||||||
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Featured
speaker: Michelle Bernhart is president of True Blue
Communications LLC, a nationally certified women’s business
enterprise that helps organizations strengthen environmental
and social responsibility performance, achieve strategic objectives,
enhance brand, and manage risk through credible and engaging
communications. 
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