Air Alliance Houston, the Houston region’s leading health and clean air environmental advocacy non-profit, is hiring a full-time Development Director to manage stewardship of current donors and increase the organization’s donor base through direct appeals, fundraising events and other means. Responsibilities include providing the inspiration and drive to achieve ambitious fundraising goals and creative projects; rebuilding relationships with lapsed donors and growing and maintaining a pool of major prospects; and preparing, in coordination with the Treasurer and Executive Director, the annual development office budget. Interested applicants should send complete resume and cover letter to hiring@airalliancehouston.org.

Memorial Park Conservancy seeks a Development Director. The Development Director will be responsible for creating (in collaboration with the board and key staff members) and implementing MPC’s fund development strategy in order to assure organizational sustainability. Job duties encompass foundation funding, public funding, corporate funding and funding from individuals, public relations, and more. Please submit resumes to nsullivan@memorialparkconservancy.org and reference “Development Director” in the subject. More about Memorial Park Conservancy at http://www.memorialparkconservancy.org/.

Title: Sustainable Communities Regional Plan Community Meeting – Houston
Location: ,St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, 717 Sage Road Houston Texas 77056
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Description: The Houston Galveston region is expected to see 4 million new residents in the next 30 years. Where will those residents live? How will this change affect quality of lfe? How will they get around? The Houston Galveston Regional Plan for sustainable development is an important chance to look forward and find ways to keep our communities prosperous, healthy and attractive for generations to come.

The 13- county plan explores opportunities to improve the region’s most important resources, including clean air and water, good jobs, safe and attractive neighborhoods, affordable housing, transportation choices, and open spaces and parks. In February and March of 2012 meetings will take place in different parts of the region. We encourage you to find a meeting near you. Your input through March of 2012 will help set goals and priorities for the plan.
Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2012-02-18
End Time: 12:00

Title: Sustainable Communities Regional Plan Community Meeting – Houston
Location: ,St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, 717 Sage Road Houston Texas 77056
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Description: The Houston Galveston region is expected to see 4 million new residents in the next 30 years. Where will those residents live? How will this change affect quality of lfe? How will they get around? The Houston Galveston Regional Plan for sustainable development is an important chance to look forward and find ways to keep our communities prosperous, healthy and attractive for generations to come.

The 13- county plan explores opportunities to improve the region’s most important resources, including clean air and water, good jobs, safe and attractive neighborhoods, affordable housing, transportation choices, and open spaces and parks. In February and March of 2012 meetings will take place in different parts of the region. We encourage you to find a meeting near you. Your input through March of 2012 will help set goals and priorities for the plan.
Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2012-02-18
End Time: 12:00

Title: Sustainable Communities Regional Plan Community Meeting – Dayton
Location: Dayton Community Center 801 South Cleveland Dayton Texas 77535
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Description: The Houston Galveston region is expected to see 4 million new residents in the next 30 years. Where will those residents live? How will this change affect quality of lfe? How will they get around? The Houston Galveston Regional Plan for sustainable development is an important chance to look forward and find ways to keep our communities prosperous, healthy and attractive for generations to come.

The 13- county plan explores opportunities to improve the region’s most important resources, including clean air and water, good jobs, safe and attractive neighborhoods, affordable housing, transportation choices, and open spaces and parks. In February and March of 2012 meetings will take place in different parts of the region. We encourage you to find a meeting near you. Your input through March of 2012 will help set goals and priorities for the plan.
Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2012-02-16
End Time: 20:00

Title: Sustainable Communities Regional Plan Community Meeting – Wharton
Location: Wharton Civic Center, 1924 North Fulton Street, Wharton Texas 77488
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Description: The Houston Galveston region is expected to see 4 million new residents in the next 30 years. Where will those residents live? How will this change affect quality of lfe? How will they get around? The Houston Galveston Regional Plan for sustainable development is an important chance to look forward and find ways to keep our communities prosperous, healthy and attractive for generations to come.

The 13- county plan explores opportunities to improve the region’s most important resources, including clean air and water, good jobs, safe and attractive neighborhoods, affordable housing, transportation choices, and open spaces and parks. In February and March of 2012 meetings will take place in different parts of the region. We encourage you to find a meeting near you. Your input through March of 2012 will help set goals and priorities for the plan.
Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2012-02-16
End Time: 20:00

Title: Sustainable Communities Regional Plan Community Meeting – Conroe
Location: Lone Star Convention & Expo Center, 9055 Airport Road/Farm Road, 1484 Conroe Texas 77303
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Description: The Houston Galveston region is expected to see 4 million new residents in the next 30 years. Where will those residents live? How will this change affect quality of lfe? How will they get around? The Houston Galveston Regional Plan for sustainable development is an important chance to look forward and find ways to keep our communities prosperous, healthy and attractive for generations to come.

The 13- county plan explores opportunities to improve the region’s most important resources, including clean air and water, good jobs, safe and attractive neighborhoods, affordable housing, transportation choices, and open spaces and parks. In February and March of 2012 meetings will take place in different parts of the region. We encourage you to find a meeting near you. Your input through March of 2012 will help set goals and priorities for the plan.
Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2012-02-13
End Time: 20:00

Title: Sustainable Communities Regional Plan Community Meeting – Houston
Location: Hiram Clark Multi-Service Center 3810 W. Fuqua Houston Texas 77045
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Description: The Houston Galveston region is expected to see 4 million new residents in the next 30 years. Where will those residents live? How will this change affect quality of lfe? How will they get around? The Houston Galveston Regional Plan for sustainable development is an important chance to look forward and find ways to keep our communities prosperous, healthy and attractive for generations to come.

The 13- county plan explores opportunities to improve the region’s most important resources, including clean air and water, good jobs, safe and attractive neighborhoods, affordable housing, transportation choices, and open spaces and parks. In February and March of 2012 meetings will take place in different parts of the region. We encourage you to find a meeting near you. Your input through March of 2012 will help set goals and priorities for the plan.
Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2012-02-11
End Time: 12:00

Title: Sustainable Communities Regional Plan Community Meeting – Huntsville
Location: Martin Luther King Center, 300 Martin Luther King Drive, Huntsville Texas 77340
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Description: The Houston Galveston region is expected to see 4 million new residents in the next 30 years. Where will those residents live? How will this change affect quality of lfe? How will they get around? The Houston Galveston Regional Plan for sustainable development is an important chance to look forward and find ways to keep our communities prosperous, healthy and attractive for generations to come.

The 13- county plan explores opportunities to improve the region’s most important resources, including clean air and water, good jobs, safe and attractive neighborhoods, affordable housing, transportation choices, and open spaces and parks. In February and March of 2012 meetings will take place in different parts of the region. We encourage you to find a meeting near you. Your input through March of 2012 will help set goals and priorities for the plan.
Start Time: 19:00
Date: 2012-02-09
End Time: 21:00

Title: Sustainable Communities Regional Plan Community Meeting – Anahuac
Location: Whites Park, 225 Whites Park Road, Anahuac Texas 77514
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Description: The Houston Galveston region is expected to see 4 million new residents in the next 30 years. Where will those residents live? How will this change affect quality of lfe? How will they get around? The Houston Galveston Regional Plan for sustainable development is an important chance to look forward and find ways to keep our communities prosperous, healthy and attractive for generations to come.

The 13- county plan explores opportunities to improve the region’s most important resources, including clean air and water, good jobs, safe and attractive neighborhoods, affordable housing, transportation choices, and open spaces and parks. In February and March of 2012 meetings will take place in different parts of the region. We encourage you to find a meeting near you. Your input through March of 2012 will help set goals and priorities for the plan.
Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2012-02-09
End Time: 20:00

Title: Sustainable Communities Regional Plan Community Meeting – Sugar Land
Location: City of Sugar Land City Council Chamber, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land Texas 77479
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Description: The Houston Galveston region is expected to see 4 million new residents in the next 30 years. Where will those residents live? How will this change affect quality of lfe? How will they get around? The Houston Galveston Regional Plan for sustainable development is an important chance to look forward and find ways to keep our communities prosperous, healthy and attractive for generations to come.

The 13- county plan explores opportunities to improve the region’s most important resources, including clean air and water, good jobs, safe and attractive neighborhoods, affordable housing, transportation choices, and open spaces and parks. In February and March of 2012 meetings will take place in different parts of the region. We encourage you to find a meeting near you. Your input through March of 2012 will help set goals and priorities for the plan.
Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2012-02-08
End Time: 20:00

Title: Sustainable Communities Regional Plan Community Meeting – Richmond
Location: George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview Drive, Richmond Texas 77469
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Description: The Houston Galveston region is expected to see 4 million new residents in the next 30 years. Where will those residents live? How will this change affect quality of lfe? How will they get around? The Houston Galveston Regional Plan for sustainable development is an important chance to look forward and find ways to keep our communities prosperous, healthy and attractive for generations to come.

The 13- county plan explores opportunities to improve the region’s most important resources, including clean air and water, good jobs, safe and attractive neighborhoods, affordable housing, transportation choices, and open spaces and parks. In February and March of 2012 meetings will take place in different parts of the region. We encourage you to find a meeting near you. Your input through March of 2012 will help set goals and priorities for the plan.
Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2012-02-07
End Time: 20:00

Title: Sustainable Communities Regional Plan Community Meeting – Bay City
Location: Bay City Civic Center, 201 7th Street, Bay City Texas 77414
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Description: The Houston Galveston region is expected to see 4 million new residents in the next 30 years. Where will those residents live? How will this change affect quality of lfe? How will they get around? The Houston Galveston Regional Plan for sustainable development is an important chance to look forward and find ways to keep our communities prosperous, healthy and attractive for generations to come.

The 13- county plan explores opportunities to improve the region’s most important resources, including clean air and water, good jobs, safe and attractive neighborhoods, affordable housing, transportation choices, and open spaces and parks. In February and March of 2012 meetings will take place in different parts of the region. We encourage you to find a meeting near you. Your input through March of 2012 will help set goals and priorities for the plan.
Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2012-02-06
End Time: 20:00

Title: Sustainable Communities Regional Plan Community Meeting – Galveston
Location: Garten Verein, 2704 Avenue O, Galveston Texas 77550
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Description: The Houston Galveston region is expected to see 4 million new residents in the next 30 years. Where will those residents live? How will this change affect quality of lfe? How will they get around? The Houston Galveston Regional Plan for sustainable development is an important chance to look forward and find ways to keep our communities prosperous, healthy and attractive for generations to come.

The 13- county plan explores opportunities to improve the region’s most important resources, including clean air and water, good jobs, safe and attractive neighborhoods, affordable housing, transportation choices, and open spaces and parks. In February and March of 2012 meetings will take place in different parts of the region. We encourage you to find a meeting near you. Your input through March of 2012 will help set goals and priorities for the plan.
Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2012-02-02
End Time: 20:00

Title: Winter EEE meeting
Location: Lamar High School, Houston ISD, 3325 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77098-1099
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Description: The Winter EEE meeting takes places on….

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
4:15-6:30 PM

Lamar High School, Houston ISD
3325 Westheimer Road Houston, TX 77098-1099

The host will be Boone Holladay, Horticulture Instructor and FFA advisor. We’ll
tour the Lamar horticulture program and learn how they are growing the next
generation of urban agrarians.

As always, refreshments are provided thanks to your EEE dues. Please bring your own
cup/mug or water bottle.

Agenda:
4:15-4:45 Networking and refreshments
4:45-5:30 Tour of Lamar horticulture program
5:30-6:15 EEE business and round-table discussion

Bring a friend, bring a dish, bring a mug or just bring yourself.

RSVP EEE secretary, Edith Smith at smithedith@aol.com
Start Time: 16:15
Date: 2012-02-01
End Time: 18:30

Title: Houston Tomorrow Distinguished Speaker: John Nielsen-Gammon
Location: John Nielsen-Gammon: The Climate Abyss “Looking into the distant future, the safest bet is that global temperatures will continue to increase, causing Texas droughts to be warmer and more strongly affected by evaporation.”
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Description: Tickets: Free with RSVP
Open to the public; free parking.

Don’t miss this important presentation on the outlook for more heat and drought this year as climate change effects kick in on top of the dreaded La Niña effect.

About Dr. Nielsen-Gammon
Dr. Nielsen-Gammon’s weather-related work involves jet streams, extreme rainfall events, and land and sea breezes. His air quality research includes field forecasting support, numerical simulation, and diagnostic analysis of ozone events in Houston and Dallas for the Texas Air Quality Studies in 2000 and 2005-6. Dr. Nielsen-Gammon has also worked on drought monitoring and forecasting, air pollution climatology, and improvements to the climate data record. He teaches courses in weather analysis, weather forecasting, climatology, and atmospheric dynamics.

Dr. Nielsen-Gammon received a Presidential Faculty Fellow award (now known as PECASE) from the National Science Foundation and the White House in 1996, a Distinguished Achievement Award in Teaching at Texas A&M University from the Association of Former Students in 1996, and was named a Fellow of the American Meteorological Society (AMS) in 2011. He is Past President of the International Commission for Dynamical Meteorology and is past chair of the AMS Board on Higher Education.
Start Time: 18:30
Date: 2012-02-16

Title: Visions for a Greener Houston 2012
Location: United Way Community Resource Center, 50 Waugh Drive, Houston, TX 77007
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Description: Please plan to join us in a participative, collaborative process, through a series of working sessions, in a group effort to envision the year ahead.

Purpose
• To picture where our environmental community hopes to see itself by the end of 2012
• To identify attainable goals for several environmental areas
• To produce a visionary document that summarizes these group goals, capturing the
essence of this collaboration
• To share this vision with our local governments and the community at large
• To facilitate efforts among environmental agencies to realize joint short-term goals
• To introduce a wider spectrum of our citizens into the environmental conversation
Start Time: 13:00
Date: 2012-02-09
End Time: 19:00