OCTOBER 18, 2018 - BOARD BOOK

g) Rooms are equipped with thermostats that allow for the programming of a minimum and maximum temperature h) Televisions are turned off rather than on standby in unoccupied rooms i) Windows are double or triple glazed and many are tinted from direct sunlight limiting air-conditioning needs j) Natural rather than artificial light is used wherever possible k) Club uses hot-air blowers rather than paper towel dispensers l) Energy efficiency a main criterion when purchasing new appliances across the organization m) Club has an infrared sauna that saves 50% more energy than a traditional sauna n) Club uses Energy Star rated appliances and CFL/LED light bulbs in office o) Showers and or sinks are equipped with low-flow heads p) Boilers and cooling equipment are regularly checked and maintained as recommended by the suppliers q) HVAC filters are changed regularly, as recommended by the suppliers r) HVAC system are well-maintained, building well-insulated, and smart and efficient climate control employed? s) Club has policies that address duct protection, filter replacement, dust containment t) Club has policies for reducing Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) containments i.e. Mold, restricting harmful pesticides etc. u) Club’s ventilation system limit volatile organic compounds (VOC) in building materials v) Club stores liquid wastes in designated containers and disposed of in the correct manner w) Moldy areas are cleaned as soon as possible and appropriately (with bleach and ventilation of the area x) Club disposes of refrigerant fluids according to local guidelines y) Club uses cleaning agents that are biodegradable z) Purchasing has ergonomic standards that help with selecting office furniture aa) Club separates trash bins for recycle Paper & Plastics in the office bb) Club has systems in place for reducing paper use such as electronic processes, printers set with double sided printing as the default, and more. cc) Club has policies that prohibit and re-mediate hazardous and toxic materials such as lead, asbestos and mercury dd) Club provide ergonomic adjustable chairs, desks, computer screens for the admin staff? 1. Participate in the Green Committee which is comprised of both staff and members. The purpose of this group is to evaluate every aspect of the club and question the relevancy and impact it has on the long-term sustainability of the club. Task-Force should prepare and present recommended priorities as they relate to the Strategic Plan. Sustainability categories include; Financial Sustainability, Membership Sustainability and Cultural Sustainability. 2. Inform the members. Contribute to the Club Culture Report™ (CCR) that captures the essence of what the club represents i.e. the purpose and the why. Most Fortune 500 companies issue a similar document known as a Corporate Social Responsibility Report (CSR) and it is used both internally and externally as a recruitment and retention strategy

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