August 2023 Newsletter
Website Launch and Online Marion Resourcer Gathering August 23rd 12-1pm
I am incredibly excited to announce the moment has finally arrived! The new Marion Resourcers Movement website is LIVE!
As promised, the website includes a members login page where you can access hours reporting and tracking pages, newsletters, training presentations, and a volunteer event calendar. A one stop shop!
The site also has a public facing side for recruitment and info on the program.
In order to get everyone trained in how to use the website, I will be holding a Marion Resourcer online gathering Tuesday August 23rd from 12-1pm.
Attending the training counts as payback hours!
Email me to sign up and receive the meeting invite. I look forward to seeing you all!
Sustainable Oregon 2023 Scholarships
Want to attend Sustainable Oregon 2023?
Now accepting scholarship applications for Sustainable Oregon 2023. Scholarships include conference registration & lodging!
This yearly event brings solid waste and waste reduction professionals from all around Oregon together to talk the most pressing sustainable materials issues facing the state of Oregon and the nation. Odds are you will see me there if you attend! If you would like to attend next year's conference for FREE or learn more, check out this link https://oregonrecyclers.org/conference/scholarships
The conference will take place October 9-11th, 2023 at Salishan Resort, Gleneden Beach, Oregon
Scholarship applications are due 8/31, and recipients will be notified by 9/8/2023.
Marion Resourcer Fall Training Starts September 7th in Woodburn
Interested in taking the new class?
Payback Hours for previous Master Recyclers
The Fall Marion Resourcers volunteer training starts September 7th, 2023! It will be held at the Woodburn Chemeketa Location. There are multiple spots open for former Master Recyclers to get up to speed on the new program. Email me with interest.
The free training will be held over six Thursday evenings with an additional Saturday half day of solid waste site field trips (Covanta, Marion Resource Recovery and Recycling Facility and a Sustainable business). Meals will be provided free as well as potential carpooling/transit support for folks who need it.
The dates are below. All classes will be held Thursday evenings from 5:30pm-8pm with a 10-minute break at the midway point.
Class 1: Thursday September 7th
Field trip half day: Saturday September 9th 9am-1:30pm
Class 2: Thursday September 14th
Class 3: Thursday September 21st
Class 4: Thursday September 28th
Class 5: Thursday October 5th
Class 6 and Graduation: Thursday October 12th
Check out the syllabus and flyer to learn more about the reduce, reuse, repair, and recycle topics that will be on offer during the class.
Volunteer Opportunities
FIESTA MEXICANA WASTE REDUCTION TABLING -YOUTH/FAMILIES
PAYBACK HOURS: 2 OR MORE
Come to table August 18th-20th (2-hour shifts available) on food waste prevention at Fiesta Mexicana in Woodburn. I will be present tabling and would love some extra hands with activities! We plan on also offering coloring with recycled crayons as a youth activity. There will be more Spanish-speaking families at this event where I can provide interpreting so no worries if you don’t speak Spanish.
LITTER PICK-UP WITH TRASHY TUESDAYS
PAYBACK HOURS: 1 PER LITTER PICK-UP EVENT
Trashy Tuesday is a monthly litter clean up program hosted in the summer by the City of Keizer's Environmental & Technical Team. The goal is to help keep our rivers and streams free from litter.
Learn more and sign-up to volunteer here! https://www.keizer.org/TrashyTuesday
August 15th 5:30-6:30pm
September 19th 5:30-6:30pm
This event counts as payback hours for the Marion Resourcers program.
Salem Library Repair Fair
Payback hours: 3-4
Come visit or volunteer at the Repair Fair Saturday September 30th 1pm-4pm!
We will be at Salem Public Library 585 Liberty St. SE Salem, 97301
We are in need of 2-3 check-in volunteers to support event flow and assisting folks to get connected with their fixpert at the event. Repair Fairs are an amazing way to serve the community, reduce waste, and save money as all repairs are completely free to the public.
We will have:
Small appliance repair
Simple jewelry repair
Tool sharpening
Clothing and textile repair
