Dari Mart gets more sustainable
Good news! Customers can now buy a "grab•n go green" reusable shopping bag for just 50¢ at 43 Dari mart stores in the southern Willamette Valley.
I was at the kickoff event on Friday, Jan. 15., when Springfield Mayor Sid Leiken and Eugene Mayor Kitty Piercy thanked Operations Manager Kathy Gibson for taking such a huge step to improve the environment.
By switching to re-usable and paper bags, Dari Mart has eliminated the circulation of 1,382,800 plastic bags annually. That’s a lot less plastic bags in the world! And Dari Mart is the first convenient store in Oregon to do so.
When you purchase one of these convenient bags from now until Feb. 15, Dari Mart will give 100 percent of the proceeds to FOOD for Lane County.
To express their appreciation, Board Member Chuck Hauk of FOOD for Lane County attended the kick-off event held at Dari Mart’s Harlow and Game Farm Road location.
What does Dari Mart have planned next?
“We plan to replace the lights in our coolers with more energy efficient LED bulbs. We will also be replacing cooler door seals to keep the cold air in and the warm air out,” Gibson says.
Dari Mart will also be bringing back their “comeback cups” to encourage everyone to reduce, reuse and refill.
So remember, the next time you stop in to get your favorite Lochmead Farms dairy products or a quick snack, pick up a "grab•n go green" reusable bag.
What a wonderful way to make a difference in our community!
Written by Mike McGillivray
Jan 15 2010
20 Under 40 Awards
What a great time we had seeing our very own Lindsey step to the podium to accept a 20 Under 40 Award at the Eugene Hilton last night! Lindsey is one of 20 young professionals under the age of 40 doing great things at work and in the community.
After quickly climbing the ranks from an entry-level Account Coordinator three years ago to Production Manager today, Lindsey manages the day-to-day operations of CAWOOD’s creative departments.
Perhaps the most astounding professional aspects of Lindsey are her quick and significant growth, her leadership and her follow through. She’s like a sponge, always absorbing information and feedback and incorporating it into her work. Relying on her strong organizational skills and attention to detail, Lindsey excels in her position. And there’s no limit to where she will go.
A champion for change, Lindsey carries a torch for Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Over the last two years, she has dedicated an amazing about of time and energy to Oregon Imaging Centers’ “Go Pink in the Park” events. These fundraisers brought in thousands of dollars to assist women in Lane County who cannot afford annual mammograms, or who’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Always positive and sincere, Lindsey embraced each event with passion. Donating hours of work for weeks on end, she coordinated all of the details, often working late into the night – all with the goal of raising the awareness of breast cancer and early detection. There have been several smaller events in association with Go Pink, and Lindsey has taken the lead on all of them. She has worked hard to find ways to make the topic of breast cancer lighthearted and fun to engage people and get the conversation started.
As soon as Lindsey learned that Komen was bringing Race for the Cure to Eugene in 2010, she volunteered to serve on the steering committee. Spurred by her enthusiasm, CAWOOD signed on to donate pro bono PR services to generate local interest in the event. In addition to leading CAWOOD’s pro bono efforts, Lindsey plans to donate hundreds of hours of her own time.
Most recently, Lindsey signed up to be a volunteer mentor through the University of Oregon Alumni Association, working with students who are charting their career paths. Having only been on the job three years, she offers students and recent graduates a unique perspective on the work world.
In her personal life, Lindsey nurtures a commitment to friends, family and her alma mater, the University of Oregon – she’s a huge Ducks fan!
An ideal role model, Lindsey is an up-and-coming, well-rounded young professional. Her work ethic, commitment and desire to grow will continue to reap rewards for herself, CAWOOD and our community.
Way to go, Lindsey!
Written by Jeneca Jones
Dec 09 2009
Commuting Challenges
The days are getting shorter, and with the shift back to
standard time, all of us at the office have complained more than once about the
dark, dreary evening commute. It doesn’t help when the streets are clogged with
fallen leaves and flooded with the rainwater from recent storms.
While we take our Vitamin D to stave off the lack of
sunlight, and dig our raincoats and boots out of the back of the closets, one
of the chief complaints we’re hearing is how difficult it is to navigate the
narrow streets around our offices without experiencing a heart-stopping
near-miss with a bicyclist. As determined as we all are to share the road and
be supportive of cyclists who diligently brave all weather conditions to
exercise while they commute, it is hard when we can’t see each other because of
poor or nonexistent lighting, dark clothing, and no reflective gear.
Our leader, Liz, is never one to sit idly by, so recently
she invested in a case of high-quality rear bicycle flashers – those really cool
ones you see clipped to backpacks or bike helmets of the seasoned bicyclists
around town. Our assignment: find cyclists who could benefit, and give them
away. Pronto.
Staying true to our motto that “small change adds up,” each
of us attempted to do our part over the past couple weeks, with mixed success.
Some of us just couldn’t find a subtle way to flag a stranger down and hand
them a strange little box. Some of us worried about risking our own necks,
jumping out of our vehicles in a busy street to get the attention of an
understandably leery bike commuter. What’s the proper form of address for
someone on a bike – “Hey, you – Biker?”
So far, only three of those fancy lights have made it to
good homes. Yet, that’s three more bikes that have lights. We’re doing our part
to help our streets get a little safer and prevent one of those future
near-miss moments. It’s a step in the right direction, and step we’re glad to
take.
Written by Jodie Rogers
Nov 30 2009
Go Pink in the Park
When you want to spread an important message, count on community members who care about your cause. That’s what we did with Go Pink in the Park, now in its second year. A partnership of Oregon Imaging Centers and the Eugene Emeralds, Go Pink in the Park raises funds for a good cause, increases awareness about breast cancer and encourages women to have their annual mammograms – a true win-win-win.
The goal? To raise $15,000 for Susan G. Komen for the Cure, a grassroots non-profit organization that’s leading the way in the fight against breast cancer. So far, people have donated almost $1,300 this year. And all of the proceeds stay in the community.
The fun part? Ems players wear pink jerseys at every Wednesday home game, which fans have an opportunity to win at the end of the season. We ordered 1,500 pink “Make time for the girls” T-shirts and gave away 500 at a special “Ladies Night.” The rest go for $10 a piece. We also sell pink bracelets and offer baseball fans a chance to play “Homerun Derby” on a Nintendo Wii, which is given away at the end of the season.
The best part? People are talking, including the media. Before the first Go Pink game of the season, there were 21 media mentions! When you want to get a message across, take it to the people, make it fun, and give them a way to spread the word.
If you haven’t made it to a game, there’s still time. Game dates are as follows:
• Wednesday, Aug. 5 at 7:05 p.m. at Civic Stadium
• Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 7:05 p.m. at Civic Stadium
• Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 7:05 p.m. at Civic Stadium
See you at the park!
Written by Jeneca Jones
Jul 22 2009
Pumped about Seneca Sustainable Energy
We’re pumped about working with Seneca Sustainable Energy! It’s going to build a $45 million renewable heat and power facility, which will generate up to 18.8 megawatts of electricity and provide heat for Seneca Sawmill’s dry kilns. And, it continues Seneca’s commitment to fully use every log by fueling its boiler with byproducts from its mills and slash.
An article in today’s The Register-Guard describes the project and its benefits. Check it out!
Though there is some opposition, it is based on wanting the company to go beyond current standards. Seneca is already doing more than required, and is spending about one-quarter of the projects’ cost for pollution control technology.
Renewable, local energy! Way to go, Seneca!
Written by Liz Cawood
Apr 01 2009
Community Leaders Together
Watch The Register-Guard throughout the year to learn what our staff is up to in the community. We’re showcasing how each of us can all get involved and make our community even better.
We led off in January with Jeneca Jones, an account executive, who reads to students twice a week at Centennial Elementary in Springfield. Hey, if you can spare an hour a week, you can read to students, too. It’s proven to make a tremendous different in a child’s success in school. Check out: www.getsmartoregon.org
In February, we celebrated Oregon’s birthday and encouraged people to get involved. We know that small change adds up, so we asked our clients and vendors to help us create change for local charities by putting their spare change in a mason jar. In just one month, we raised almost $3,500 – one coin at a time. Yes, small change does add up.
March focuses on Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Production Manager Lindsey Greif and her grandmother encourage support this organization that addressing breast cancer at every stage –from the cause to the cures. You can learn more at: www.komenoregon.org
Here are some of the charities that benefited: Food for Lane County, Volunteers in Medicine, Looking Glass, CASA, and MDA.
Written by Liz Cawood
Mar 23 2009
