September 2009
Join TMT to welcome the Great Basin National Park Superintendent, Andy Furgeson to learn more about Nevada’s public parks and their impact on our quality of life at our September 24, 2009 membership meeting.
In addition, help us recognize individuals “caught in the act” of improving our community’s quality of life. Learn more about plans for Accentuate the Positive, October 9th at the Peppermill Tuscany Ballroom and how you can get more engaged with TMT’s activities to improve our quality of life.
TMT’s meetings are open to anyone interested. A networking continental breakfast will start at 7:15 a.m. Click here for more information, directions, and to download meeting files.
Date: September 24, 2009
Time: 7:30-8:45 AM (networking continental breakfast starting at 7:15 AM)
Location: Remedees meeting room 108-9, Center for Advanced Medicine--Building C, at Renown Regional Medical Center
Directions: 75 Pringle Way off E. 2nd Street (access from level-1 of the original parking structure sky walkway toward the Shops at Renown)
Congratulations to our Caught in the Act winners:
Everyone listed below has caused an impact far greater than just their own mission and purpose, they are moving indicators of our community's quality of life in positive directions and Truckee Meadows Tomorrow thanks you all for that.
Noah Silverman - Reno Bike Project
We would like to thank you for your work hosting the annual bicycle-centric art show, We heART Bikes, which benefits both artists and the Reno Bike Project, and provides access to affordable bicycle equipment and education.
Carol Parkhurst and Steven Zink - The Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
We would like to thank you for your work at the vibrant and innovative Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center, which provides for active engagement in the production of knowledge, as well as arts and cultural programs.
Dan Ruby - Fleischmann Planetarium Science Center
We would like to thank you for your work at the futuristic Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center, serving 15,000 students on fieldtrips annually.
Tim Healion - Tour de Nez
We would like to thank you for your work on the Tour de Nez and its outreach program, which has enhanced people’s lives through bikes, encouraged physical fitness and alternative modes of transportation, and helped put Reno on the map as the host of one of the nation’s most celebrated festivals of cycling.
Nate Lance - Amendment 21 Grill & Sports Bar
We would like to thank you for your park and ride shuttle program to local sports events, which has saved more than 2,000 car trips and made a significant contribution to a reduction in traffic congestion and air pollution and improvement in air quality in the Truckee Meadows.
Truckee Meadows Tomorrow (TMT) is a community-based, non-profit organization whose vision is to enhance our community's ability to continually improve our quality of life through partnership and collaboration. As the recognized voice for quality of life in the region, TMT provides unbiased, comprehensive data and also celebrates the success of our community’s efforts through a biennial celebration, Accentuate the Positive. For more information, visit www.truckeemeadowstomorrow.org