In The Press!!!

In the Press Today!!!! - Go Team! http://www.the-signal.com/news/article/11224/

WANTED
We are STILL - - - IN SEARCH OF an enthusiastic Local Santa Clarita Valley volunteer web designer. If you are interested, please call Steve Kassel 661-259-3704.We will incorporate Video, Filled-Out Letters to the HOAs for easy printing and submission for Homeowners who want to have their area participate, Share your story Section, Video Streaming our meetings, On-line Survey, Resource List, Team member directory, and much, much more!

HOA VISITS
Want us to come visit with your HOA? Please call Leah Pollack 661-309-3195 to get on the schedule to get the ball rolling.

ALL
Keep the feedback coming! We truly appreciate your continued support.

1st HOA meeting - Stevenson Ranch - 2009-03-17

This post was contributed by Steven Kassel. To learn more about Steven, please visit www.kassel.us

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Tonight, March 17, 2009 was SCV's 1st presentation to a HOA. Though I am not sure what the response was, Leah Pollack's Powerpoint presentation held the attention of the board members of the Stevenson Ranch Homeowner's Assn and the 12 or so homeowners in attendance. She did an excellent job! We hope to have a HOA board member meet with us as an official liaison and develop project of 100-500 homes.
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This post was contributed by Steven Kassel. To learn more about Steven, please visit www.kassel.us


Steven, thanks for the update!

All, Please keep your eyes to The Signal for our Article... (we will post the actual article link once we see it), but for now... to check into The Signal, please visit www.the-signal.com


As always, we will keep you posted right here as progress develops. Keep the feedback coming!

Team Project Meeting Roundup 2009-03

Ah, the momentum! Thank you for your valuable input during our meeting on March 10th. The enthusiastic talent displayed by those in attendance and the information shared is truly appreciated.

And thank you to the Saturn of Santa Clarita for their hospitality. To Visit Santa Clarita Saturn: Click Here


GROUP ENTITY DISCUSSION
We discussed group entity infrastructure. We will continue to evaluate the need and project fit to best benefit the team goals. We discussed the importance of 'arms-length' participation to have as much of Santa Clarita Valley's participation across communities, businesses, educational resources, etc. In addition, we submitted our request have this project as part of the College of the Canyons Incubator. We will keep the team posted as progress develops.
To learn more about the incubator: Click Here


MISSION DISCUSSION
We reviewed our overall mission and discussed the inital steps: Get Point Person/Project Manager from HOA/Mgmt; Get Homeowner Input (questionnaire, online survey); Discussed the Need; Discussed Tiered Retrofit Offering Packages; Have Local Santa Clarita Valley Resources Bid Projects (Yes, we still need to define Local Santa Clarita Valley); Ensure pre- and post energy audit measurement to have the data and track it over time.

HOA PRESENTATION
We reviewed the presentation and based on the groups valuable feedback. We have since modified the preso to a more pictorial format. And we went from 10 mins + to a current 2.5 minutes. [Also, thank you to our impromptu-focus group on Friday, as we put up the final touches:-) ]
The DVD: As our overall time to present may be a maximum of 5 minutes, as recommended by the group, we are working on a script to produce a 'Movie-Style' pitch to replace the ppt and make this project 'trailer' portable and uploadable to YouTube as well as our website. We will spec locations to show existing Santa Clarita Valley Areas and ask if any Local Santa Clarita Valley Companies want to sketch out some drafts of possible of future implementations. If you want YOUR LOCATION showcased - Please Call Leah 661-309-3195

WEBSITE: http://www.scvoffthegrid.com/
We are IN SEARCH OF an enthusiastic Local Santa Clarita Valley volunteer web person. If you are interested, please call Steve Kassel 661-259-3704.
We are in the process of sketching out our utopia site flow. We will evaluate all input received to date as this is YOUR PROJECT SITE: Video, Filled-Out Letters to the HOAs for easy printing and submission for Homeowners who want to have their area participate, Share your story Section, Video Streaming our meetings, On-line Survey, Resource List, Team member directory, and much, much more!


SCV EARTH DAY: Saturday, April 18, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Central Park.
This event is another method by which we will get the word out! We will have a sign-up sheet for those who would like to express and interest to learn more about SCVoffthegrid.

Plan A: We are following-up on our request for co-op space with a local company.

Plan B: If you are business with a booth at SCV EARTH DAY and you are interested in having SCV Off The Grid at your booth- Please Call Leah 661-309-3195

Plan C: We will discuss other means by which to get the word out Perhaps, canvasing the event with clipboard in hand, OR if ANYONE WANTS TO DONATE' business cards on recycled paper' our info-design is available - Please Call Leah 661-309-3195

To learn more about SCV Earth Day: Click Here

NEXT MEETING
Tuesday April 21
Location: Saturn of Santa Clarita! To Visit Santa Clarita Saturn: Click Here


Stay Tuned and continue to share your feedback!

Team Project Meeting 2009-03

Team,

To continue our momentum, we have scheduled up our MARCH meeting! We appreciate your continued support and participation in this valuable project.

SCV OFF THE GRID PROJECT MEETING
Day*: Tuesday
Date: March 10th
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30pm
Where:
Saturn of Santa Clarita Meeting Room 2nd Floor 23645 Creekside Blvd, Valencia, CA 91355

RSVP:
Call into Leah Pollack 661-309-3195

Preliminary Agenda (to include, but not be limited to)
1. Welcome
2. Last Meeting Review
3. HOA Presentation Review (1st up Stevenson Ranch!)
4. Future Meeting Day/Location Discussion (*to accommodate more schedules)
5. Next Steps
6. Q&A Throughout
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Team, see you then!

Team Project Meeting Round-up 2009-02

Great meeting! We reviewed the project interest and began to brainstorm ideas on adding value to the meeting and the community.

Welcome John and Russ Rogers to the group!

We discussed:

• Net Metering Concept> Incentives Programs > Solar Farm Project in Palmdale
• Insights in to consideration for utility company involvement and spoke to Steve's comments on small-co-ops for smaller utility companies to sell back energy.
  
• Discussed the elimination of the permit fee for Solar Installations.
  
• Rebate Programs PGE, SCE in the are good rebates!
  
• We shared the feedback from the LA and San Diego GO-GREEN Expos and all the great vendors and technology.
  
• We reviewed the draft of the HOA presentation and will continue to flesh out interesting graphics and stats that will really empower HOAs and homeowners on the value of this project. Thank you Steve Kassel shared the great pics of the Stevenson Ranch Neighborhood
  
• We will be requesting a tour of and HOAs.
  
• We discussed having speakers and possibly a panel event.
  
• We are driving toward the HOA meeting with Stevenson Ranch in March and will revisit the preso at the next meeting.
  

Stay Tuned and continue to share your feedback!

Team Project Meeting - 2009-02

Team,

Great work this month and lots to share during our upcoming meeting...:


SCV OFF THE GRID PROJECT MEETING
Date February 10th
Time 7:00 pm
Where Saturn of Santa Clarita Meeting Room 2nd Floor (Free)
Getting This Project to the Next Step: (Priceless!)

RSVP: Call into Leah Pollack 661-309-3195



Preliminary Agenda (to include, but not be limited to)
Welcome
Last Meeting Review
Events Attended Review
Tech Update
HOA Mtg Prep/Dress Rehearsal (1st up Stevenson Ranch!)
Next Steps
Q&A Throughout


Team, see you then!

EVENT POSTING: Go Green Expo - LA Convention Center

There will be a "Go Green Expo" at the Los Angeles Convention Center this weekend!!!

January 23, 24 and 25.
Hours of operation are: Fri 10a - 5p, Sat 10a - 6p Sun 10a - 5p
Please visit the website - www.gogreenexpo.com

Anyone able to make it?

Team, please keep the information flowing in and we will post to share. Once again thank you for all your good works on the 'SCV Off the Grid' Project. We look forward to your continued input and participation.