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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200921T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200921T153000
DTSTAMP:20260427T001023
CREATED:20191206T124125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191206T124125Z
UID:4402-1600696800-1600702200@illinoiscomposts.org
SUMMARY:Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The IFSC Board of Directors meets on the fourth monday of the month via conference call unless otherwise noted.
URL:https://illinoiscomposts.org/event/board-of-directors-meeting-9/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200918T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200918T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T001023
CREATED:20200219T131735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200219T131735Z
UID:4734-1600430400-1600434000@illinoiscomposts.org
SUMMARY:We Compost Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The We Compost Committee meets monthly via conference call.  All are welcome to join!  Contact the committee chair\, Mary Beth Schaye for call-in details; mbschaye(at)collectiveresource(dot)us
URL:https://illinoiscomposts.org/event/we-compost-committee-meeting-10/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200914T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200914T143000
DTSTAMP:20260427T001023
CREATED:20200208T141852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200208T141852Z
UID:4639-1600090200-1600093800@illinoiscomposts.org
SUMMARY:IFSC Communications & Outreach Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact committee Co-Chairs Steph or Amy if you’re interested in joining this call: \nSteph: steph(at)brightbeat(dot)com \nAmy: amy(dot)delorenzo(at)gmail(dot)com
URL:https://illinoiscomposts.org/event/ifsc-communications-outreach-committee-meeting-8/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200914T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200914T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T001023
CREATED:20191206T121845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191206T121845Z
UID:4374-1600084800-1600088400@illinoiscomposts.org
SUMMARY:IFSC General Body Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the first Monday of the month from 12pm-1pm to hear from a featured guest speaker\, committee updates\, and the lastest news in Illinois food scraps. \nConference Call-in Number: 425-440-5100 \nPass Code: 283648#
URL:https://illinoiscomposts.org/event/ifsc-general-body-meeting-7/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200910T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200910T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T001023
CREATED:20200910T143603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200910T152225Z
UID:5583-1599751800-1599753600@illinoiscomposts.org
SUMMARY:Getting started with the Pumpkin Smash
DESCRIPTION:Join SCARCE  Sept. 10\, 3-4 PM CDT for a webinar on getting started with your own pumpkin smash composting event! Register at https://lnkd.in/g_pFRpZ.
URL:https://illinoiscomposts.org/event/getting-started-with-the-pumpkin-smash/
LOCATION:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200910T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200910T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T001023
CREATED:20200208T143020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200208T143020Z
UID:4661-1599739200-1599742800@illinoiscomposts.org
SUMMARY:IFSC Education & Projects Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Education Committee meets monthly via conference call.  Contact the Chair Jen Nelson if you are interested in joining this meeting.  jennifer@sevengenerationsahead.org
URL:https://illinoiscomposts.org/event/ifsc-education-projects-committee-meeting-7/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200824T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200824T153000
DTSTAMP:20260427T001023
CREATED:20191206T124034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191206T124034Z
UID:4400-1598277600-1598283000@illinoiscomposts.org
SUMMARY:Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The IFSC Board of Directors meets on the fourth monday of the month via conference call.
URL:https://illinoiscomposts.org/event/board-of-directors-meeting-8/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200821T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200821T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T001023
CREATED:20200219T131654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200219T131654Z
UID:4732-1598011200-1598014800@illinoiscomposts.org
SUMMARY:We Compost Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The We Compost Committee meets monthly via conference call.  All are welcome to join!  Contact the committee chair\, Mary Beth Schaye for call-in details; mbschaye(at)collectiveresource(dot)us
URL:https://illinoiscomposts.org/event/we-compost-committee-meeting-9/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200813T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200813T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T001023
CREATED:20200208T142949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200208T142949Z
UID:4659-1597320000-1597323600@illinoiscomposts.org
SUMMARY:IFSC Education & Projects Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Education Committee meets monthly via conference call.  Contact the Chair Jen Nelson if you are interested in joining this meeting.  jennifer@sevengenerationsahead.org
URL:https://illinoiscomposts.org/event/ifsc-education-projects-committee-meeting-6/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200810T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200810T143000
DTSTAMP:20260427T001023
CREATED:20200208T141818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200208T141818Z
UID:4637-1597066200-1597069800@illinoiscomposts.org
SUMMARY:IFSC Communications & Outreach Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact committee Co-Chairs Steph or Amy if you’re interested in joining this call: \nSteph: steph(at)brightbeat(dot)com \nAmy: amy(dot)delorenzo(at)gmail(dot)com
URL:https://illinoiscomposts.org/event/ifsc-communications-outreach-committee-meeting-7/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200803T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200803T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T001023
CREATED:20191206T121658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200803T131032Z
UID:4372-1596456000-1596459600@illinoiscomposts.org
SUMMARY:IFSC General Body Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the first Monday of the month from 12pm-1pm to hear from a featured guest speaker\, committee updates\, and the lastest news in Illinois food scraps. \nConference Call-in Number: (312) 626-6799 Passcode: 415169589#\nor connect to the meeting online HERE
URL:https://illinoiscomposts.org/event/ifsc-general-body-meeting-6/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200727T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200727T153000
DTSTAMP:20260427T001023
CREATED:20191206T123843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191206T123955Z
UID:4398-1595858400-1595863800@illinoiscomposts.org
SUMMARY:Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The IFSC Board of Directors meets on the fourth monday of the month via conference call.
URL:https://illinoiscomposts.org/event/board-of-directors-meeting-7/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200717T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200717T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T001023
CREATED:20200219T131619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200219T131619Z
UID:4730-1594987200-1594990800@illinoiscomposts.org
SUMMARY:We Compost Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The We Compost Committee meets monthly via conference call.  All are welcome to join!  Contact the committee chair\, Mary Beth Schaye for call-in details; mbschaye(at)collectiveresource(dot)us
URL:https://illinoiscomposts.org/event/we-compost-committee-meeting-8/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200713T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200713T143000
DTSTAMP:20260427T001023
CREATED:20200208T141736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200208T141736Z
UID:4635-1594647000-1594650600@illinoiscomposts.org
SUMMARY:IFSC Communications & Outreach Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact committee Co-Chairs Steph or Amy if you’re interested in joining this call: \nSteph: steph(at)brightbeat(dot)com \nAmy: amy(dot)delorenzo(at)gmail(dot)com
URL:https://illinoiscomposts.org/event/ifsc-communications-outreach-committee-meeting-6/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200709T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200709T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T001023
CREATED:20200208T142919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200208T142919Z
UID:4657-1594296000-1594299600@illinoiscomposts.org
SUMMARY:IFSC Education & Projects Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Education Committee meets monthly via conference call.  Contact the Chair Jen Nelson if you are interested in joining this meeting.  jennifer@sevengenerationsahead.org
URL:https://illinoiscomposts.org/event/ifsc-education-projects-committee-meeting-5/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200705T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200705T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T001023
CREATED:20200705T192217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200705T192217Z
UID:5361-1593936000-1593968400@illinoiscomposts.org
SUMMARY:NEWMOA Webinar: Teaching Practical Strategies for Reducing Wasted Food Through Community Events
DESCRIPTION:The presentation is hosted by NEWMOA.  Please use this link to register and learn more: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5084326892487707149 \nReCook Cafes\, cooking workshops\, and similar events are emerging as a fun and effective way to help residents learn about practical strategies for reducing wasted food. They also help to build and strengthen communities. This webinar will share the experiences in New York State and Vermont with planning and holding these kinds of events and the key results and lessons learned. \nPresenters:  Gary Feinland\, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation; Anne Bijur\, Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation; and Jesse Kerns\, Syracuse University Center for Sustainable Community Solutions
URL:https://illinoiscomposts.org/event/newmoa-webinar-teaching-practical-strategies-for-reducing-wasted-food-through-community-events/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200622T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200622T153000
DTSTAMP:20260427T001023
CREATED:20191206T123754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191206T123754Z
UID:4396-1592834400-1592839800@illinoiscomposts.org
SUMMARY:Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The IFSC Board of Directors meets on the fourth monday of the month via conference call.
URL:https://illinoiscomposts.org/event/board-of-directors-meeting-6/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200619T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200619T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T001023
CREATED:20200219T131521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200219T131521Z
UID:4728-1592568000-1592571600@illinoiscomposts.org
SUMMARY:We Compost Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The We Compost Committee meets monthly via conference call.  All are welcome to join!  Contact the committee chair\, Mary Beth Schaye for call-in details; mbschaye(at)collectiveresource(dot)us
URL:https://illinoiscomposts.org/event/we-compost-committee-meeting-7/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200611T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200611T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T001023
CREATED:20200208T142847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200208T142847Z
UID:4655-1591876800-1591880400@illinoiscomposts.org
SUMMARY:IFSC Education & Projects Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Education Committee meets monthly via conference call.  Contact the Chair Jen Nelson if you are interested in joining this meeting.  jennifer@sevengenerationsahead.org
URL:https://illinoiscomposts.org/event/ifsc-education-projects-committee-meeting-4/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200608T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200608T143000
DTSTAMP:20260427T001023
CREATED:20200208T141646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200208T141646Z
UID:4633-1591623000-1591626600@illinoiscomposts.org
SUMMARY:IFSC Communications & Outreach Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact committee Co-Chairs Steph or Amy if you’re interested in joining this call: \nSteph: steph(at)brightbeat(dot)com \nAmy: amy(dot)delorenzo(at)gmail(dot)com
URL:https://illinoiscomposts.org/event/ifsc-communications-outreach-committee-meeting-5/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200601T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200601T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T001023
CREATED:20191206T121620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200601T132324Z
UID:4370-1590998400-1591030800@illinoiscomposts.org
SUMMARY:IFSC General Body Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the first Monday of the month from 12pm-1pm to hear from a featured guest speaker\, committee updates\, and the lastest news in Illinois food scraps. \nConference Call-in Number: (312) 626-6799\nPasscode: 415169589#
URL:https://illinoiscomposts.org/event/ifsc-general-body-meeting-5/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200518T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200518T153000
DTSTAMP:20260427T001023
CREATED:20191206T123703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191206T123703Z
UID:4394-1589810400-1589815800@illinoiscomposts.org
SUMMARY:Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The IFSC Board of Directors meets on the fourth monday of the month via conference call\, unless otherwise noted.
URL:https://illinoiscomposts.org/event/board-of-directors-meeting-5/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200515T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200515T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T001023
CREATED:20200219T131435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200219T131435Z
UID:4726-1589544000-1589547600@illinoiscomposts.org
SUMMARY:We Compost Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The We Compost Committee meets monthly via conference call.  All are welcome to join!  Contact the committee chair\, Mary Beth Schaye for call-in details; mbschaye(at)collectiveresource(dot)us
URL:https://illinoiscomposts.org/event/we-compost-committee-meeting-6/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200514T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200514T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T001023
CREATED:20200208T142812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200208T142812Z
UID:4653-1589457600-1589461200@illinoiscomposts.org
SUMMARY:IFSC Education and Projects Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Education Committee meets monthly via conference call.  Contact the Chair Jen Nelson if you are interested in joining this meeting.  jennifer@sevengenerationsahead.org
URL:https://illinoiscomposts.org/event/ifsc-education-and-projects-committee-meeting/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200511T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200511T143000
DTSTAMP:20260427T001023
CREATED:20200208T141553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200208T141553Z
UID:4631-1589203800-1589207400@illinoiscomposts.org
SUMMARY:IFSC Communications & Outreach Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact committee Co-Chairs Steph or Amy if you’re interested in joining this call: \nSteph: steph(at)brightbeat(dot)com \nAmy: amy(dot)delorenzo(at)gmail(dot)com
URL:https://illinoiscomposts.org/event/ifsc-communications-outreach-committee-meeting-4/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200507T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200507T133000
DTSTAMP:20260427T001023
CREATED:20200424T203207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200424T213707Z
UID:5131-1588852800-1588858200@illinoiscomposts.org
SUMMARY:Institute for Local Self-Reliance webinar - Composting at Home: An Introduction to the Basics
DESCRIPTION:Are you sheltering-in-place at home? Looking for a way to recycle your food scraps? Interested in producing your own “black gold” for your yard or garden? Need an activity to do with your children? Want to avoid greenhouse gases from landfills and incinerators and store carbon in local soils? \nLearn how to home compost!  \nBy composting at home\, you can protect the planet and improve your soil while practicing safe physical distancing. \nIn honor of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day\, we are launching new resources to help people home compost. \n\nJoin ILSR’s May 7th webinar – Composting at Home: An Introduction to the Basics – to learn how to successfully compost at home. This webinar will cover the basics of hot composting outside and worm composting (or vermicomposting) inside.\nVisit our new web page: Home Composting: Its Time Has Come\nLearn the key ingredients to successful composting and what you need to get started: Home Composting Basics\nShare the “10 Reasons to Compost” graphic on social media.\n\nregister though this link here: https://ilsr.org/webinar-home-composting-may-2020/
URL:https://illinoiscomposts.org/event/institute-for-local-self-reliance-webinar-composting-at-home-an-introduction-to-the-basics/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200504T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200504T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T001023
CREATED:20191206T121527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191206T121527Z
UID:4368-1588593600-1588597200@illinoiscomposts.org
SUMMARY:IFSC General Body Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the first Monday of the month from 12pm-1pm to hear from a featured guest speaker\, committee updates\, and the lastest news in Illinois food scraps. \nConference Call-in Number: 425-440-5100 \nPass Code: 283648#
URL:https://illinoiscomposts.org/event/ifsc-general-body-meeting-4/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200503T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T001023
CREATED:20200408T172422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200408T172422Z
UID:5024-1588492800-1589043600@illinoiscomposts.org
SUMMARY:International Compost Awareness Week 2020
DESCRIPTION:The goal of the annual program is to build awareness on the benefits of compost use\, composting\, organics recycling and how compost can help with the environment through long-term sustainability and decreasing climate change. The theme for ICAW 2020 is “Soil Loves Compost”. Compost keeps our soil happy and it keeps our planet healthy. \nLearn more here: https://www.compostfoundation.org/ICAW/ICAW-Home
URL:https://illinoiscomposts.org/event/international-compost-awareness-week-2020/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200427T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200427T153000
DTSTAMP:20260427T001023
CREATED:20191206T123555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191206T123555Z
UID:4392-1587996000-1588001400@illinoiscomposts.org
SUMMARY:Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The IFSC Board of Directors meets on the fourth monday of the month via conference call.
URL:https://illinoiscomposts.org/event/board-of-directors-meeting-4/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200420T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200420T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T001023
CREATED:20200420T141428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200420T153314Z
UID:5124-1587378600-1587384000@illinoiscomposts.org
SUMMARY:Chicago Sustainability Task Force meeting: DIVE INTO COMPOSTING IN CHICAGO
DESCRIPTION:Chicago Sustainability Task Force: DIVE INTO COMPOSTING IN CHICAGO\nMonday\, April 20th\, 10:30am-12:00pm \nAgenda:\n10:30-10:45 Brief Introductions\n10:45-11:05 Virtual Compost Facility Tour and Talk with Organix\n11:05-11:20 Virtual View from the Floor; Hauler’s Perspective: Lakeshore Recycling Sys\n11:20-12:00 Q&A\, Open Discussion \nJoin via computer: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82736546778\nemail illinoiscomposts@gmail.com for zoom link details \nWHY PARTICIPATE?\n-To better understand how the commercial/industrial-scale composting system works in Chicago\, and the operations of our composting partners.\n-To ask questions that may directly improve your organization’s efforts to increase the volume of organics diverted from landfill while maximizing education and minimizing contamination.\n-To hear and share best practices\, ideas on policy/procurement\, ways to close the loop\, challenges and opportunities in light of COVID-19\, etc. \nIf you are interested but cannot attend\, feel free to email Steph your question(s) and she will get you an answer… through this discussion or beyond. \nStephanie Katsaros\nFounder & President\nBRIGHT BEAT\nsteph(at)brightbeat(dot)com \nLeading the Chicago Sustainability Task Force\nBoard Member of Illinois Food Scrap Coalition\nFounding Member of Wasted Food Action Alliance
URL:https://illinoiscomposts.org/event/chicago-sustainability-task-force-meeting-dive-into-composting-in-chicago/
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