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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-CA link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>I think that just about covers it.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Thanks Susan B,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Susan K<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0cm 0cm 0cm'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> executive-bounces@gren.ca [mailto:executive-bounces@gren.ca] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Susan Bryant<br><b>Sent:</b> January-06-11 9:57 PM<br><b>To:</b> GREN Executive<br><b>Subject:</b> [GREN-Exec] Minutes of Executive Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Hi Exec-<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Meeting minutes are below and attached. Let me know what needs fixing.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Cheers,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Susan<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Minutes of GREN Executive Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Ja<a name="_GoBack"></a>n 4, 2011<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Present: John J, Theo N, Greg M, Susan B, Susan K, Kevin T<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>1. Possible LRT focus for GREN</span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'> Some GREN members met just before Christmas to discuss how to talk to new politicians (Daphne, Susan K, John J, Kevin T)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Noted that LRT is the big issue, and that politicians, especially new ones, need education on it, since it’s a decision they will be voting on in March, based on recommendations from Region staff. Region not communicating well, except on technical issues, and people don’t understand what it all means.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Shortly before Christmas, Kevin arranged an hour with Ken Seiling to ask where are things at with Region, and Susan K, Kevin and John J met with him. Ken supports the LRT but doesn’t grasp that communication needs are so dire. He suggested we meet with some Region staff—Mike Murray, Nancy Button, head of Transit and others in planning. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>First, we need to see if GREN wants to dedicate time to supporting LRT. John will see about getting Jeff Cosello (transport expert from UW) to speak at next GREN meeting---give a short presentation with lots of time for questions and discussion. John will schedule next GREN meeting based on his availability. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>John will also go ahead scheduling meeting with Region staff, since time is short. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Suggested that GREN liaise with other groups involved in pro-transit discussions, especially Tri-cities Transit Action Group (TRITAG)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Suggested we have a strategy session after meeting with Jeff to decide on actions: meeting with councilors/ Township mayors, make presentations, generate materials, write letters? <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>2. Thin Turnouts at GREN Meetings -What can we do?</span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Suggested that since we’re activists, best way to rally people is around particular issues rather than just meeting. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Perhaps meet every other month, and hold several social/public events with speakers each year.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Silver Spoon good location for dinner events. Need to find larger places for public events. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>3. GREN Support for Aamjiwnaang First Nation<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo8'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Lulu emailed a suggestion that GREN support the Aamjiwnaang First Nation in its claim against pollution from Suncor.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo8'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Suggested that we try to get a representative from the group to speak at the February GREN meeting and form a committee to fundraise and/or get media attention, support from churches (Don Roberts), raise awareness of the issue.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo8'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>John will get speaker and respond to Lulu.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>4. Greg will review <b>Draft Regional Greenlands Network Implementation Guideline</b> and draft comments on behalf of GREN. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Minutes by Susan Bryant, Jan 6, 2011<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>