I’m writing live from PLANET’s Summer Leadership Meeting (SLM) in beautiful Stevenson, Washington – just 45 minutes from Portland, Oregon.
It has been an incredible few days so far of our staff, members, suppliers and leadership focusing on the core direction of PLANET – especially in these uncertain economic times. I have to say that the committee meetings that I have attended have been forward thinking and focused on our membership, and how PLANET can deliver programs and services that benefit the green industry globally, especially as our country continues to struggle in its economy. I think you’ll be impressed to see more a more formal report of the initiatives that have been discussed this week.
As is typical with PLANET events, members have spent the week so far sharing best practices, networking – but also catching up with new and old friends, sighteeing, and enjoying lots of laughs, great meals and great wine (we are in wine country!)
Here are a few photos I’ve taken throughout the last few days of SLM:
PLANET Members relax on the veranda overlooking the Columbia River at Skamania Resort in Stevenson, WA. (From left to right: Kyle and Valerie Webb, Sabeena Hickman, Jennifer Lemcke, Barb and Michael McShane)
Renewal and Remembrance Committee Chair Walter Wray leads the group on details associated with this years event. (Roger Phelps, Tom Delaney and Heather Finney also in the photo)
On Thursday afternoon, SLM attendees participated in teambuilding exercises – here I am with Heather Finney, Jennifer Lemcke and Joan Haller “crossing the acid river”
Receptions nightly allow members, staff and leadership to network and catch up on the days activities…
