- Oregon
Welcome to the homepage of Reuse Alliance Oregon!
Our chapters are led by reuse sector professional who lend their time & expertise to RA. To find out how you can get involved in OR’s reuse sector, please contact your State Chapter Coordinator: Cindy Correll (cindy at reusealliance dot org).
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session from 2010 ReuseConex
OUR WORK: Our chapter was chosen as the implementation partner for the Reuse Alliance’s ReuseConex2012 – the 2nd National Reuse Conference and Expo. Review a receap of the conference at http://reuseconex.org
CONNECT: Participate in the Chapter by joining our discussion forum: http://groups.google.com/group/reusealliance-or
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GET INVOLVED! Please let the Chapter Coordinator know which committee(s) or specific tasks listed below interest you most, as well as your available level of commitment/skills:
Suggested Committees & Sub-Committees
Public Policy & Advocacy Sub-Committee
- Identify current roadblocks and opportunities
- Identify grant opportunities for policy work
- Provide updates on draft/pending legislation & opportunities for comments
- Liaise with politicians / legislators in your region on behalf of the chapter
- Draft policy language for potential policy and regulations
- Work on existing reuse sector research project
Member Services Sub-Committee
- Assist with the planning of local/regional/state reuse summits & events
- Assist with the development of our online resources & best practices documents
- Assist with the development of our Reuse Sector Data Collection Standard project
- Research business models for subsectors of reuse – building materials reuse and deconstruction, creative reuse, thrift stores, etc. (e.g. review grading systems for lumber / work with orgs like USGBC, BMRA, etc.)
- Weigh in on the design/redesign of transfer stations to include reuse
- Research/establish partnerships with storage & logistics firms on behalf of the sector
- Assist with development Reuse Portal/Directories
- R&D Services, Case Studies Development
- Identify successful business models / case studies
- Draft/review case studies
- Seek funding opportunities for all member services
Marketing & Outreach Sub-Committee
- Research programs, courses, workshops, apprenticeships, volunteer/intern opportunities that teach various aspects of reuse & repair skills to augment member database
- Identify ways to partner with and promote these programs to potential students, continuing education adults, transitional programs, DIY movement
- Assist with research and inviting reuse stakeholders to join the chapter
- Chapter promotion
- Assist with development of media contact list
- Media outreach for chapter launch, exchange launch, events
- Member outreach
- Seek out other state/local environmental conferences (Recycling, Environmental Education, Green Building, etc) where RA or its members could present/host booth
Region Leaders
- Are able to host regular meetings of area members (in-person or via conference call)
- Are able to attend and/or co-coordinate or start a local Green Drinks
- Perform some member & media outreach in your area
- Utilize one or more social media sites (Twitter, Linked in, and Facebook) to spread the word about local reuse opportunities
- Regularly reports regional activities to State Chapter Coordinator
Suggested Regions:
- Portland region: Cindy Correll (cindy at reusealliance dot org)
- Eugene region: Lorraine Kerwood (lorraine at reusealliance dot org)
- Medford region: open
Stay Connected
Ideas or questions? Contact: Cindy Correll (cindy at reusealliance dot org)
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