So...what the heck is SEAL?
Do you care about the environment? We do, too!
The Student Environmental Action League is made up of RIT students who are environmentally-minded and want to make a difference in the Rochester community by developing awareness of environmental issues and performing volunteer work.
SEAL's most popular and well-known event during the academic year is E-Cycling (previously called "E-Waste"). During this time, we collect old electronics (computers, printers, etc.) from the RIT community and turn them over to Maven Technologies for proper recycling. Unsurprisingly, we are able to gather several thousand pounds worth of electronics and stop them from entering local landfills! That's a lot of trash!
In the 2007-2008 school year, SEAL tried out a few brand new events! We hosted a game show testing the environmental knowledge of RIT students, and we also set up our own version of the TV series Project Runway, where participants created outfits out of post-consumer products. Pretty cool, huh?
Some of the volunteer work the club has participated in includes International Coastal Cleanup and Rochester's Clean Sweep program. During both of these particular events, we teamed up with other people from the area and picked up garbage off the ground. It's a dirty job (well, not really), but somebody's gotta do it!
How do I get involved?
It's easy! Everyone is welcome to attend our general club meetings, but if you are unable to attend, you can sign up to be on our mailing list to receive notifications of meetings and events. Just drop us a line at the club e-mail address below!
Plus, you can always check this site to stay updated with what SEAL is doing!
How do I contact SEAL?
Feel free to e-mail the club any thoughts, suggestions, or comments at sealwww@rit.edu!
Who is part of SEAL?
Major E-Board Positions
- Co-Presidents: The co-president is the leader of SEAL. Coordinates all efforts between e-board. Starts off meetings, makes final decisions for the club, and handles dealing with administrative staff. Holds all deadlines accountable for e-board roles.
- Vice President:The second-in-command. Coordinates efforts with the co-presidents, helps run meetings and outreach to other groups/organizations/media. Will fill in to run meeting if president is unable to do so, and help to run major club events. Undertakes role of event coordinator if absent. Makes contact with advisor and obtains schedule at start of each quarter to make available to e-board.
- Treasurer:The overseer of SEAL's finances. Is in charge of filling out and submitting Expense Approval Forms (EAF) (ie. all food purchases and gas mileage). Keeps track of the club's financial status. Submits annual SG report. Makes sure all purchased items are reimbursed, picked up, and accounted for. All requests should be made within one week for reimbursements. The treasurer must fulfill this request within two weeks. All purchases should be approved by another financially certified e-board member. Cash box is requested when appropriate. Creates strategies to bring in money to club (ie. event/shirt sponsors). Balances budget.
- Secretary:The club's notetaker. Records notes from every meeting, and places them on the club web site. Handles communication among the club members, such as sending out weekly messages regarding meetings. Handles recording and posting meeting minutes to the club web site, weekly. Is the primary manager of SEAL's e-mail account. Responsible for taking attendance at meetings and coordinating rides if appropriate for of campus events. Checks club email and cc's president on outside emails, and forwards to appropriate persons.
- Webmaster:The operator of SEAL's web site. Handles the SEAL Gmail events calendar, and updates other sections of the site as needed (photos, etc.). Works in coordination with the historian to make sure all relevant documents are backed up in a timely manner.
- Advertising Coordinators: The club's advertiser. The Publicity coordinator makes flyers for mass printing and posting around campus and is responsible for submitting printed fliers to the Info Desk for distribution by CCL. All flyers should be submitted two weeks prior to event. They should also initiate and submit CCL Artist Requests online for large banners to be made and hung in main lobby areas. They will be in charge of printing flyers and making other event banners by hand or coordinating during club/e-board meetings. Responsible for making sure adequate art supplies are provided. Coordinates distribution days. Create environmentally friendly advertising, being conscious of paper usage. Putting major events on SG TV.
- Historian:Keeps all records and events. Takes photos of major events and makes sure they are posted to the website. In event cannot attend event, must designate photo taker or obtain photos from participant. Decides which photos are uploaded and distributed to webmaster. Keeps track of significant changes year to year. Makes sure documents are stored on SEAL's electronic storage unit (jump drive/external hard drive). Collects relevant data/information (articles, ratings, issues) and documents related to the club to add to SEALs history for future e-boards. Records goals and perspectives for future improvements (ie. Powershift reflections).
Current E-Board Members
- Co-Presidents: Jesse Powers & Becky Bailey
- Vice President: Richard Latham
- Treasurer: Gabe Pendleton
- Secretary: Preethi Vaidyanathan
- Webmaster: Steven Wright
- Advertising Coordinators: Meredith Foley & Laurel Buchanan
- Historian: Sarah Gluck
Club Adviser
- Joshua Goldowitz