Welcome
The Southern Arizona Environmental Management Society Inc. (SAEMS ) is the premier environmental organization in the state. SAEMS was created:
- To actively promote awareness, education, and understanding of environmental issues
- To provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and information between private enterprises, government, industry, and education and research institutions
SAEMS was formed in 1986 and incorporated in 1991; it is a non-profit 501 (c) organization.
SAEMS currently has over 200 members from private industry, regulatory agencies, and environmental service companies, who represent a broad cross section of interests.
SAEMS holds monthly luncheon meetings that present speakers who address a wide range of environmental topics.
SAEMS monthly newsletter HazMatters features announcements of upcoming events in the community, regulatory updates, and an environmental law column.
SAEMS members participate in several committees whose purpose is to serve the community as well as provide a forum for the exchange of ideas among members.
SAEMS sponsors seminar on various topics each year and conducts highway and park cleanups.
Incoming President Message
Although I have been acting SAEMS president for the past several months, I am looking forward to the upcoming 2009-2010 year. I am pleased to have kept Kristie Kilgore (President-Elect), Craig Boudle (Vice-President) and John Barr (Treasurer) on the executive board, and I am excited to welcome brand new board members Jeremy Lite (Secretary) and Ritchie Bump (Communications Coordinator). Despite the hardships many of us are facing with the current status of the economy, I see the upcoming year as one full of opportunity. This is my 12th year as an active member of SAEMS, and my 4th year on the executive board. For as long as I have been involved the group has been a source of knowledge, networking and opportunity and has remained a solid part of the Southern Arizona environmental community. I look forward to building on the existing foundation of the group while making changes that will benefit both the organization and the community. We will be holding new events such as the reception welcoming ADEQ Director Benjamin Grumbles and exploring new fundraising opportunities such as a golf tournament. In addition, I’m excited that Pamela Beilke has agreed to bring back the Legs and Regs Committee after a hiatus of several years. I hope that these activities will encourage increased member participation, as well as give us the funding opportunities to continue to grant academic scholarships and additional environmental outreach events. For information about the organization or on upcoming events please visit our website at www.saems.org or contact me at (520) 351-5933 or ssillman@globalsolar.com.
| SAEMS, P.O.Box 41433, Tucson, AZ 85717 |
