x in favor, y opposed, z abstentions, xx proxy in favor, yy proxies opposed, zz proxy abstentions

July XX, 2008

Sponsored by Francesca Hopkins, Physical Sciences Representative

Presented by Mary Anderson, graduate student in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

WHEREAS it is stated in Article V, Section 4 of the AGS Constitution that “AGS project funds are intended to improve the social and academic environment of the UCI campus for graduate student,”

WHEREAS addressing Climate change through Learning, Empowerment, Action, and Networking (CLEAN) is group founded by graduate students in the departments of Earth System Science and Ecology and Evolutionary Biology to educate the community, children in particular, about climate change,

WHEREAS CLEAN is a newly founded graduate student organization seeking to garner awareness on the UCI campus and in the community,

LET IT THEREFORE BE RESOLVED that AGS will contribute to CLEAN from the Special Projects Fund to support networking and outreach activities, in the amount of

Option A: $500 website startup costs

Option B: $1050 website startup costs + nonprofit incorporation fees

Option C: $1150 website startup costs + nonprofit incorporation fees + paper and ink

Detailed budget:

The mission of CLEAN:

CLEAN is founded on the belief that education is the essential foundation for global climate change solutions. CLEAN is a program designed to supplement existing elementary (1^st-6^th grade) science education.  First, children learn the fundamental scientific background they need in order to understand global climate change. Second, CLEAN provides them with the tools and support they need to take positive action. Particular emphasis is placed on climate change as a concern that is not only individual and local, but equally collective and global. This emphasis is supported through the development of communication and collaboration between classrooms locally and internationally. The problems presented by global climate change can seem overwhelming, often leading to apathy and inaction. By combining practical information with a fun, engaging, play-based learning environment, CLEAN fosters a positive attitude that empowers children to take meaningful action.