In the large unit category, battalion or larger, the finalists and their earnings are: The winning units demonstrated their commitment to achieving Net Zero goals by incorporating energy and water conservation and waste reduction into their daily operations. 1, 2017, saw five of the initial 15 registered units reach the finish line. The annual Directorate of Public Works (DPW)-sponsored competition, which concluded Oct.
“It was great learning about the creative initiatives the winners put in place, and I hope more units take advantage of the opportunity to get involved in next year’s contest.” “Offering a competition where Soldiers work to reduce energy and water use and increase recycling can create behavior changes among Soldiers and units that help Fort Carson become more sustainable,” said Garrison Commander Col. The winners were announced at the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson Commanding General’s Update Assessment meeting Nov. Galentine)įive units boosted their morale, welfare and recreation accounts by a combined $23,300 through the Fort Carson 2017 Net Zero Unit Contest. The units were recognized for earning first place in the large and small unit category, respectively. Army Garrison Fort Carson, for a photo Nov. Metheny join Net Zero Unit Contest winners from Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, and Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S.
George, fourth from right, commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson and, from left, Garrison Commander Col. Galentine Directorate of Public Works Net Zero outreach consultant Maj. fixing errors, adding additional lessons, etc.By Susan C. In addition, more money can be earned after the competition for “perfecting” the winning curriculums-eg. Breakfast and lunch (and snacks) will be provided both days, as well as materials for any interactive activities your group may wish to create.įor the winning groups, their curriculum will be taught in after school clubs around the state and the country, and they will receive ample cash compensation for their RSO. Groups will be 4-5 people (you can have multiple groups for one RSO), and will have the two competition days to come up with an idea for a curriculum and a prototype for what it would look like in action in a classroom. Would you or your RSO be interested in winning up to $1000 of prize money for participating in a fun event that will help you make a change in the Nebraska community? If so, I would like to invite you to participate in a ‘Curriculum Hackathon’ that will be held on the weekend of February 22nd and 23rd, where groups of 4-5 people will compete to build interactive STEM curriculum for elementary school students.
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