2007-2008 Events
Fall 2007 Events
November 28, 2007 at 1:00pm – The Future of the Environment
The teleconference will explore the topic of "The Future of the Environment" and sharing data, perspectives, and trends around:
- How the changing environment affects us today (air, water, land, access to natural resources, ...)
- Future impact of business on environment (pluses and minuses, domestically and internationally)
- Scenarios of how the environment may affect food sources
- Scenarios of how the environment may affect energy sources
- Other topics introduced through panelist input and participant questions
Futurists deal with forecasts about the future, not predictions, and we use the four P's as a general guideline: discussing the probable, possible, preventable, and preferable scenarios.
Distinguished Experts on this Panel Discussion |
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| Dr. Grandstaff brings a research-based perspective to better understand the Earth's environment, how it has changed, and the major influnces affecting that change over time. Other research interests include low-temperature geochemistry, and dissolution kinetics of oxide and silicate minerals. Dr. Grandstaff teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses at Temple. |
Dr. David GrandstaffDepartment Chair Geology |
Sally Just currently serves as the director of the newly created executive level Office of Conservation Science in the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Sally has had a lifetime passion for natural resource conservation. She was involved in the development of the Environmental Master Plan for Pennsylvania, was lead and author of the strategic plan for state parks, Pennsylvania State Parks 2000: Directions for the Next Century, played a key role in the bureau of forestry’s Penns Woods, Sustaining Our Forests, and was DCNR lead in developing the Pennsylvania Stream Releaf plan. Most recently Sally chaired an internal DCNR team to develop the Biodiversity Workgroup Report to define DCNR’s role in biodiversity, is project manager for developing a Heritage GIS on-line system for the Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program, and is involved in developing the newly created office to advance science as a foundation for decision-making within the department. She has a degree in geography and spent a year in Basel, Switzerland where she studied the water quality of the Rhine River and other environmental issues. |
Sally JustDirector Conservation Science |
Chris Lynch is the director of the Environmental Management Assistance Program for the Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers, a statewide economic development group based at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Lynch launched this award-winning environmental and energy advisory services program in 1997 and has subsequently overseen the creation of the Pennsylvania Material Trader, an on-line waste and materials exchange for business. He and his consulting team provide assistance to hundreds of small business owners and start-up entrepreneurs annually on a broad range of issues including environmental regulatory compliance and permitting, environmental management, environmental project funding, waste minimization, and energy efficiency. He also advises green businesses and new environmental and renewable energy technology companies on strategic planning, marketing, funding, and technology commercialization. |
Christopher LynchDirector Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania |
Bill Ringle, business strategist and president of the Greater Philadelphia World Future Society will facilitate the discussion. Bill works with business leaders to help them gain insights and develop strategies around the effective use of future trends, with a focus on communications, technology, and innovation. He is the author of four books, over 200 published articles, and delivers presentations and business briefings across the country and internationally. |
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Upcoming Events in 2008
January - Book Discussion on Favorite Books for Futurists
March - Teleconference on the Future of Nanotechnology
May - Teleconference on the Future of Publishing
Previous Events
Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at 3 pm from PhiladelphiaTeleconference on the Future of Non-Profits
The topic of the teleconference is "The Future of Non-Profits" and we have an exciting and informed panel of experts, moderated by Bill Ringle, business strategist and president of the Greater Philadelphia World Future Society.
| Gail Bower - specializes in raising the visibility, revenue, and impact of non-profit organizations. She's a professional consultant, author, and speaker, with nearly 20 years of experience managing some of the country's most important events, festivals and sponsorships. Business Philadelphia named Gail among the "100 People to Watch." More info about Gail's company and accomplishments can be found at www.GailBower.com. |
| John McIlquham - president and chief executive officer of NPT Publishing Group, Inc., publishers of The NonProfit Times, a national business publication for senior executives at nonprofit organizations and Exempt, a national magazine for chief financial officers and chief executive officers at America's largest nonprofits. More info about the Non-Profit Times, the leading publication for Non-Profit Management, can be found at www.nptimes.com. |
| Laura Otten - the executive director of the LaSalle Non-Profit Center, who also an Associate Professor in LaSalle's Department of Sociology, Social Work, and Criminal Justice. More info about the LaSalle Center for Non-Profits, can be found at www.lasallenonprofitcenter.org. |
If you missed the event, you can listen to the teleseminar here for a nominal $25 fee using Visa or MasterCard:
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WFS international conference is in Washington, DC, July 2008.
WorldFuture 2008: Seeing the Future Through New Eyes
July 26-28, 2008 • Hilton Washington • Washington, D.C.
This 2 1/2 day conference will focus on ideas, insights, and strategies for coping with, adapting to, and taking advantage of the tremendous changes occurring in our society and worldwide.
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Our chapter is planning the following types of upcoming events:
- Book discussions
- Topic discussions
- Teleconferences
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