Upcoming Events
Current Members - We welcome your thoughts and ideas
regarding the establishment of the Board and Committees in 2009.
Please send a message to Sherri and Julie with anything you would
like to share at
swepnctriangle@gmail.com.
I present the 2009 Board Members and Committee Chairs:
Co-Chairs: Sherri Nevius (Duke University, NSOE),
Amy Counterman (URS Corporation)
Secretary: Rebecca Stout (Kleinfelder)
Treasurer: Margaret Ness (URS Corporation)
Communications: Vacant*
Programs Committee:
Cyndy Yu-Robinson,
Nicole Manning (Choice Environmental Services),
Jeanne Moyer (Citygate Real Estate Service)
Membership Committee:
Sania Tong-Argao
(EPA), Leslie Pomaville (Louis-Berger Group)
Community Service Committee:
Carrie Wheeler (EPA)
Student/Campus Outreach Committee:
Glenda Lee (Duke University, NSOE)
Past Events
November 6, 2008
"Environmental Sustainability - How It's Making a Difference in
Business and Institutions"
In partner with Women In Technology International (WITI), and
sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, SWEP is
proud to announce our next event: "Environmental Sustainability -
How It's Making a Difference in Business and Institutions."
Thursday, November 6, 2008
5:30 – 7:30 PM
Duke University, Durham, NC
Love Auditorium
Click here to download PDF flyer
Please join us for a panel discussion on how and if
environmental sustainability is making a real difference in local
businesses and institutions. Our panelists will provide case studies
and insights on how sustainability efforts have affected their
businesses. Panelists include:
- Alicia Ravetto, Architect, AIA LEED AP (environmentally sensitive
architecture);
- Allison Carpenter, The Louis Berger Group, Bike &
Pedestrian Planning;
- Amy Armbruster, Triangle Transit Authority,
Transportation Planning; and
- Holly Fling, Cherokee, Sustainable Planning and
Development.
The event will be moderated by SWEP's very own
Stephanie Minker!
Agenda:
5:30-6:30 – Registration & Networking (refreshments)
6:30 – Panelist Discussion
7:20 – Questions and Answers
7:30 – Raffle and Adjourn
September 17, 2008
SWEP Meet & Greet Social
Please join us for the first SWEP event of the season! We'll
gather to catch up with our current members and to welcome women
interested in joining SWEP. A brief update on the status of our
Chapter will be provided. Take this opportunity as a time to
re-connect with SWEP!
WHO: All SWEP Members, Students, Guests
WHAT: Meet and Greet Social
WHEN: Wednesday, September 17, 6-8 pm
WHERE: Tyler's Taproom, Durham, NC
www.tylerstaproom.com/durham/default.as.
Light appetizers will be provided!
June 2008
TRANSIT: Is Wake County Ready for It?
A public forum to discuss the future of transit in Wake County and the Triangle
Thursday, June 26, 2008, 7 – 9:30 pm (register 6:30 pm)
NCSU McKimmon Center
Admission: Free
Hosted by the following Community Partners:
Society for Women Environmental Professionals,
Downtown Housing Improvement Corp., North Carolina Conservation Network, Raleigh-Wake Citizens Association, Sierra Club Capital Group, WakeUP Wake County, Women in Transportation Seminar – NC Triangle Chapter
Forum highlights:
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Keynote speaker: Carol Coletta, CEO - CEO for Cities and host of NPR syndicated program, Smart Cities, and national urbanism expert
“By choice or by chance. How can transit help us plan for a future growth?”
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Discussion by community business leaders on how transit can provide economic opportunities for Wake County
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Overview of new proposal for regional transit in Wake and the Triangle
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NC Gubernatorial Candidates invited to present views on transit
The purpose of the forum is to discuss the opportunities and potential of transit in Wake County and the Triangle. Please come learn, ask questions and participate in the community discussion!
Register to attend forum (requested but not required):
at www.wakeupwakecounty.com
Details on official forum agenda and speakers will be posted as finalized.
April 15, 2008
SWEP Leadership Opportunities for 2008/2009
SWEP is currently looking for members interested in helping us develop and promote our 2008/2009 event series "Working Women Want to Know." We will be holding an Open House Informational Meeting on Tuesday, April 15th at 7:00pm at Duke University at the Levine Science Research Center (LSRC), Room A158 (see directions attached). This is a great opportunity to get to know more of your SWEP peers and become more involved with your organization. Remember, this is your organization and we are looking for member support to help ensure SWEP meets your expectations. To RSVP or for more information, contact Sherri Nevius or Julie Flesch-Pate at swepnctriangle@gmail.com.
