Volume 13, Issue 3  •  Fall 2005

We Trained. We Learned. We Grew.

MRC & SWANA's Mid-Atlantic 1st Joint Conference Recap

MRC & SWANA’s Mid-Atlantic Chapter’s 1^st Joint Conference on June 8 and 9 was the most successful conference MRC has held to date. There were 14 sponsors and 15 exhibitors. MRC had a net revenue of approximately $23,000. The conference was well attended, with roughly 100 people over both days. DETAILS

ARD 2005: "Do You Believe in Reincarnation?"

November 15 will be here before we know it, marking yet another America Recycles Day. Posters asking “Do You Believe in Reincarnation?” and touting “It’s Always Better the Second Time Around” are being distributed to county contacts, as well as recycled pencils that read “I Used To Be a Newspaper.” DETAILS

An Environmental Design for the Maryland Department of the Environment

In September of 2002, the Montgomery Park building became the new home of the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). The former Montgomery Wards building in Baltimore City, built between 1925 and 1927, was reused and transformed into a modern environmentally friendly building, also known as a "green building." DETAILS

MRC's 2005-06 Board of Directors

Brian Ryerson will serve as president of the Maryland Recyclers Coalition this year. Follow officers are Vice President Virginia Lipscomb, Chairperson Robert Stumpff , Secretary Charles Reighart  and Treasurer Chaz Miller.

MRC directors are Bob Ernst , Pam Kasemeyer, Sarah Manning, Bruce Norton, Tom Parran, Marilyn Rybak, Ford Schumann, Lori Scozzafava, Steve Stein, Craig Stuart-Paul, Alan Wilcom and James Wood. Jackie King continues to serve as executive director.

MRC Welcomes Kaymie Thompson Owen

MRC has a new Director of Meetings and Member Services: Kaymie Thompson Owen. Kaymie will work with Jackie King in orchestrating association events and facilitating membership services. Members will receive electronic and print mailings from her in the future. DETAILS

11th Annual THINGAMAJIG

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington brought inspiration to life at the 11^th Annual THINGAMAJIG Invention Convention. On August 4, 2005, nearly 3,000 children of all ages showed off their unique designs and inventions to the community at the Show Place Arena & Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro. DETAILS

Recycle Rama at the 25th Annual Kinderfest

Staff from the Prince George's County Recycling Section has once again partnered with the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Department of Parks and Recreation, to bring Recycle Rama, a home recycling adventure, to the 25^th Annual Kinderfest. The festival, which will be held on October 2 at Watkins Regional Park in Upper Marlboro, from 12 noon to 5 p.m., is expected to attract more than 5,000 attendees.

Kinderfest has something for everyone from hayrides to face painting. There's a pumpkin patch, train ride, carousel, and pony rides. Plenty of food, entertainment, and games promise to make this event an exciting family outing.

Recycle Rama will feature recycling exhibits, source reduction education, and recycling games and activities that promote recycling.

Prince George's County invites you to the 25^th Annual Kinderfest. Bring your family and enjoy a day of fun festivities! Questions about the event or directions: 301-218-6700.

Mark Your Calendars

The next MRC meetings are scheduled for October 18, November 8 and December 13. Locations will be announced. We look forward to seeing you there.

Upcoming Recycling Events in Maryland

Here is a list of upcoming recycling events around the state. DETAILS

MRC Staff

Jackie King

Executive Director

443-640-1050 ext. 105

Kaymie Thompson Owen

Association Coordinator

443-640-1050 ext. 112

Newsletter Contributions

Please send contributions for future issues of The Voice to Laura Greaver, MRC Communications Committee Chair, 410-887-2790, lgreaver@co.ba.md.us