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In this November 2009 Issue:
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Greetings,
There's
a lot going on for BTEC in the month of November! Please take a few
minutes to read our latest and greatest. There's a few key dates that
you should keep in mind. If you're interested in joining BTEC and think
you may be able to contribute to the leadership of the organization,
please note that November 4
is the deadline to nominate individuals to serve on the BTEC Board of
Directors. Employees of all active BTEC members are eligible for
nomination.
On November 6,
we are co-hosting a Congressional briefing in the new U.S. Capitol
Visitor Center on biomass thermal energy policy. And finally, we will
be holding our first Annual Membership Meeting on November 18. This event, being held in D.C. and online via webinar, is open to BTEC Members and prospective members.
Details on all this and more can be found below. Thanks for reading!
Best,
Kyle Gibeault
Program Coordinator
kyle.gibeault@biomassthermal.org
202-596-3974 x 327
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 Nov 4 Deadline for BTEC Board Nominations
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The BTEC Board of Directors will be elected at BTEC's first Annual Membership Meeting on November 18.
The deadline for Director nominations is 5 p.m. ET on November 4, 2009.
Think you can contribute to the leadership of the organization? Join BTEC today.
All members may recommend individuals for the Board that are in their
organization or individuals in any other BTEC member organizations.
If you would like to learn more about BTEC membership and the Board election, please contact Kyle Gibeault at kyle.gibeault@biomassthermal.org.
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Nov 18 BTEC Member Meeting: Participate in DC or Online! |
BTEC Membership Meeting 2009
Date: November
18, 2009 (1 - 3PM ET)
Options to Participate:
1. Online via webinar
2. In-person participation at BTEC's office in D.C. (RSVP--space is limited!)
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Join us for our first annual membership meeting!
This
meeting is the easiest way to learn more about BTEC's activities and an
excellent opportunity for you to hear from the BTEC Board, staff, and
members. Prospective members can sit in either online or in D.C. as limited observers of this 2-hour event.
Join us to:
- Learn more about BTEC's legislative efforts and other accomplishments
- Hear from Board nominees and vote in the Board of Directors election (Members Only)
- Get an overview of BTEC's program plan, budget and goals for 2010
- Provide your input into BTEC's mission and activities (Members Only)
- Find out how you can help BTEC and the biomass thermal industry
Want to join BTEC before the meeting? Go to the BTEC website for information on membership: www.biomassthermal.org/membership/join.asp
Prefer to sit in as a prospective member? Prospective
members may opt to sit in as a limited observer for an administrative
fee of $29.99. Registration information can be found at www.biomassthermal.org/events/membershipMeeting.asp
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Nov 6 Congressional Briefing Co-Hosted by BTEC
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Biomass Thermal Energy Policy Briefing
Co-Hosted by the Biomass Thermal Energy Council, Pellet Fuels Institute, and Alliance for Green Heat
Date: November 6, 2009 (1-2PM ET)
Location: Capitol Visitor Center, Room SVC 210, Capitol Hill, Washington D.C.
Description: Heat accounts for one-third of U.S. energy use. Biomass has the
potential to meet a large portion of that energy demand with a
sustainable, renewable resource. Join us for a Congressional briefing
on how appropriate public policy can help displace imported fossil
fuels and reduce carbon emissions through biomass thermal energy. This event is open to the public.
More Information: Detailed agenda will be available soon at:
www.biomassthermal.org/events/congressionalBriefings.asp
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BTEC Government Affairs Update
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Earlier
this month, BTEC members were sent comprehensive BTEC policy update
from BTEC Government Affairs Committee Chairman Jon Strimling. This
update included a summary of the various policies BTEC is helping shape
on their behalf. These policy initiatives, if enacted, could mean hundreds of millions of dollars for the biomass thermal industry.
An abbreviated version of BTEC's policy activities can be found on our website at: www.biomassthermal.org/legislative/
Want to stay updated on the latest legislative developments? Become
a BTEC member and receive frequent updates from our government affairs
representatives. There are also opportunities to help shape our
activities in the member-led Government Affairs Committee. More Information >>
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Discounts and Upcoming Events
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BTEC is proud to be a Supporting Organization of the following upcoming events.
Event: ACORE's Phase II Renewable Energy Policy Forum
Date: November 19-20, 2009
Location: Cannon House Office Building, Capitol Hill, Washington D.C.
More info: www.acorephaseii.com
Event: Pacific West BIOMASS Conference & Expo
Date: January 11 - 13, 2010
Location: Hyatt Regency, Sacramento, CA
More info: pacificwest.biomassconference.com
Interested in discounts on events and publications? BTEC
members receive hundreds of dollars in discounts to biomass-related
conferences and publications. Join today and start saving money. More Information >>
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Newest BTEC Members
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We welcome our most recent new members:
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