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SUMMARY:Michigan Soil Health Land Valuation Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Delta Institute has spent the last several years engaging landowners\, land managers\, and farmers to implement conservation practices on working lands in Michigan to improve environmental outcomes. \nMichigan farmers may improve soil health and protect local water quality by adopting soil conservation practices\, such as cover crops or no-till. However\, financial uncertainties associated with land management changes may prevent some farmers from adopting these practices. \nJoin us on Zoom for the kick-off of an innovative pilot program!\nTherefore\, Delta Institute is working with Michigan farm appraisers and soil conservationists to factor measurements of soil health into the land valuation process. If soil health can be considered as a property characteristic by appraisers\, Michigan farmers may be incentivized to adopt soil conservation practices to increase the value of their land. \nWe are grateful to the Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation for generously supporting our soil health and land valuation efforts in Southeast Michigan. \nRegister for a 45 minute webinar on May 2nd to learn more! \n			\n				Register Today!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Interested in learning more about the initiative?\nClick the link below to visit our project page. \n			\n				Learn more
URL:https://delta-institute.org/event/michigan-soil-health-land-valuation-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
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SUMMARY:Northwest Indiana Tree Planting Consortium - Mature Tree Maintenance Training
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss out on a unique opportunity to earn credit (CEU) from the International Society of Arboriculture® (ISA)! \nThe Northwest Indiana Tree Planting Consortium is offering a mature maintenance training session from 9am – 12:30pm CST on August 9th at the Mascot Hall of Fame. \nDetails: \nThis training\, hosted by Davey Resource Group\, will provide attendees with a basic understanding of mature tree care and maintenance techniques. \n\nIndoor portion will occur from 9am – 10:30am\nOutdoor demonstration will occur from 11am – 12:30pm\n\nRequired PPE: safety glasses & gloves\n\n\n\nAgenda: \n\nUnderstanding Mature Trees\nAssessing Tree Health\nPruning\nSoil Care and Nutrition\nPest and Disease Management\nStructural Support and Maintenance\nSafety Considerations\nQ&A and Discussion\n\n\nQuestions about the event may be sent to LChamberlain@Delta-Institute.org or MBlanc@delta-institute.org \nFill out the form below to reserve your spot!
URL:https://delta-institute.org/event/nwi-tpc-training-august-9/
LOCATION:Mascot Hall of Fame\, 1851 Front St\, Whiting\, IN\, 46394\, United States
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SUMMARY:Northwest Indiana Tree Planting Consortium - Urban Forestry Best Management Practice Toolkit Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Interested in urban forestry? Join us on Zoom to learn about best practices!\n\nThe Northwest Indiana Tree Planting Consortium is hosting an instructional walkthrough that provides step-by-step recommendations for successful tree planting projects—so that more communities can undertake such restoration efforts! \nRegister for the November 12th webinar to learn more about an open-source\, freely-available best management practice (BMP) toolkit that is designed specifically to support NW Indiana communities in every step of their urban forestry goals – from species selection to maintenance – and then some! \n\n			\n				Sign up!
URL:https://delta-institute.org/event/nwi-tpc-best-management-practice-toolkit-webinar-november-12/
CATEGORIES:Program
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SUMMARY:Michigan Soil Health Appraisal Pilot Program Overview
DESCRIPTION:Delta Institute partnered with Michigan farm appraisers and soil conservationists to test a proof-of-concept approach to factor soil health into the farmland valuation process on four southeastern Michigan farms in Summer 2024. If soil health can be considered as a property characteristic by appraisers\, Michigan farmers may adopt soil conservation practices to increase the value of their land. \nPlease join us to learn more; click here to register in advance on Zoom. The webinar will be held on Thursday\, January 16\, 2025 at 11am Eastern (10am Central). \nDelta Institute’s work is generously supported by the Fred & Barbara Erb Family Foundation. \n			\n				Register
URL:https://delta-institute.org/event/michigan-soil-health-appraisal-pilot-program-overview/
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SUMMARY:Hops & Cover Crops
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun evening of drinks\, giveaways\, and even a drone seeding demo! Happy hour and expert presentations also hosted at the event. This is a great opportunity to connect with others in the region who are interested in integrating more cover crops into their farming – and for those who are interested in improving the soil health of their farmland.  \nJoin us for: \n\nFree event (includes 1 drink ticket)\nHappy Hour: 5-6pm\nCover Crop Seed Giveaway\nDrone Seeding Demonstration\nExpert Presentations & Panel\n\nRecommended attire: Casual \nQuestions about the event? Please click here to email Lucas Chamberlain\, Programs Specialist. \n  \nThank you to our co-hosts and event sponsors!\nWe would also like to extend a thank you to our event co-hosts: Precision Conservation Management\, Champaign County Soil & Water Conservation District\, Piatt County Soil & Water Conservation District\, STAR\, Vermillion County Soil & Water Conservation District\, Savanna Institute\, and Ford County Soil & Water Conservation District. We would also like to thank our supporters at the Lumpkin Family Foundation for making this event possible! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Media releaseCOVID-19 Disclosure\n				\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Please note that this “Hops & Cover Crops” event may be recorded via photography\, videography\, and audio recording. By attending Hops & Cover Crops\, guests grant Delta Institute permission to take photographs/video/audio of them and their property. Guests authorize Delta Institute\, its assigns\, and transferees to edit\, copyright\, use\, and publish the same in print and/or electronically. Guests agree that Delta Institute may use such photographs/video/audio of them with or without their names and for any lawful purpose\, including such purposes as publicity\, web content\, and reports. By attending Hops & Cover Crops\, guests acknowledge that they have completely read and fully understand Delta Institute’s Media Release Consent Form and COVID-19 Disclosure\, and agree by all conditions\, and they release any and all claims against Delta Institute for utilizing this material for publication\, external promotion\, or distribution via Delta Institute-managed channels. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Delta Institute recognizes and appreciates that COVID-19 is an ongoing consideration for events attendance and management. We encourage our guests to please connect with us another time and stay at home to rest if they are experiencing fever\, cough\, difficulty breathing\, loss of taste/smell\, or any other symptom that may indicate COVID-19 infection. Further\, we encourage our guests to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and welcome the wearing of masks to reduce community spread. Have fun and be safe!
URL:https://delta-institute.org/event/hops-cover-crops/
LOCATION:Riggs Beer Company\, 1901 S High Cross Rd\, Urbana\, IL\, 61802\, United States
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SUMMARY:Delta Emerging Leaders' Earth Day Recruitment Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Interesting in volunteering on the Delta Emerging Leaders associate board? Meet the rest of the DELs at our recruitment info session! This will be a casual\, virtual networking session where you can meet the current DELs and ask any questions about volunteering or applying. (Attendance is 100% optional – you are welcome to apply regardless if you can make it to one of our recruitment sessions.) \nLooking forward to meeting you!  \n			\n				Register\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				More Info about Serving on the Delta Emerging Leaders Associate Board\nThe Delta Emerging Leaders (DELs) serve as the official associate board of Delta Institute and advance Delta’s mission by expanding its network of supporters\, donors\, and partners through events and initiatives that engage new and diverse audiences. For example: \n\nOrganizing the annual BOOST program for emerging entrepreneurs in sustainability: The DELs host an annual live\, crowd-funding pitch competition called “BOOST” (Building Opportunities for Original & Sustainable Thinking) for sustainable start-up businesses that help make Chicago a thriving\, environmentally conscientious city to live and work in. BOOST brings together social entrepreneurs with unique and innovative projects to pitch their concepts to a live audience. Audience members vote with their ticket contributions to determine winners who each receive small business grants. Grant funds are raised by the Delta Emerging Leaders through sponsorship and ticket sales.\nPlanning for our annual Green Soapbox panel discussion: The DELs also host the annual Green Soapbox event each Spring\, convening regional experts to discuss a pressing environmental topic in a virtual setting. We have been fortunate to have heard\, and learned\, from many sustainability thought-leaders on an array of topics facing our region. Recordings of past Green Soapbox Events are hosted on Delta Institute’s YouTube channel.\n\nThe DELs serve one-year\, renewable terms that begin on July 1 of each year. All DELs participate in at least one standing committee: BOOST\, Green Soapbox\, or Outreach. The DELs meet once per month\, mostly virtually\, throughout the year\, and committee meetings are typically held once per month as well\, though some months may be more or less busier than others. All DELs are expected to engage in fundraising for both BOOST and Green Soapbox. All DELs are also expected to make a financial contribution during their term of any amount that is meaningful to them; there is no minimum amount.  \nHow to Apply\nApplications to join the DELs this year go live on March 27\, 2025\, and are due on May 1\, 2025. Click here to apply.
URL:https://delta-institute.org/event/delta-emerging-leaders-earth-day-recruitment-info-session/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:DEL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T110000
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SUMMARY:Delta Emerging Leaders' Weekend Recruitment Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Interesting in volunteering on the Delta Emerging Leaders associate board? Meet the rest of the DELs at our recruitment info session! This will be a casual\, virtual networking session where you can meet the current DELs and ask any questions about volunteering or applying. (Attendance is 100% optional – you are welcome to apply regardless if you can make it to one of our recruitment sessions.) \nLooking forward to meeting you!  \n			\n				Register\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				More Info about Serving on the Delta Emerging Leaders Associate Board\nThe Delta Emerging Leaders (DELs) serve as the official associate board of Delta Institute and advance Delta’s mission by expanding its network of supporters\, donors\, and partners through events and initiatives that engage new and diverse audiences. For example: \n\nOrganizing the annual BOOST program for emerging entrepreneurs in sustainability: The DELs host an annual live\, crowd-funding pitch competition called “BOOST” (Building Opportunities for Original & Sustainable Thinking) for sustainable start-up businesses that help make Chicago a thriving\, environmentally conscientious city to live and work in. BOOST brings together social entrepreneurs with unique and innovative projects to pitch their concepts to a live audience. Audience members vote with their ticket contributions to determine winners who each receive small business grants. Grant funds are raised by the Delta Emerging Leaders through sponsorship and ticket sales.\nPlanning for our annual Green Soapbox panel discussion: The DELs also host the annual Green Soapbox event each Spring\, convening regional experts to discuss a pressing environmental topic in a virtual setting. We have been fortunate to have heard\, and learned\, from many sustainability thought-leaders on an array of topics facing our region. Recordings of past Green Soapbox Events are hosted on Delta Institute’s YouTube channel.\n\nThe DELs serve one-year\, renewable terms that begin on July 1 of each year. All DELs participate in at least one standing committee: BOOST\, Green Soapbox\, or Outreach. The DELs meet once per month\, mostly virtually\, throughout the year\, and committee meetings are typically held once per month as well\, though some months may be more or less busier than others. All DELs are expected to engage in fundraising for both BOOST and Green Soapbox. All DELs are also expected to make a financial contribution during their term of any amount that is meaningful to them; there is no minimum amount. \nHow to Apply\nApplications to join the DELs this year go live on March 27\, 2025\, and are due on May 1\, 2025. Click here to apply.
URL:https://delta-institute.org/event/delta-emerging-leaders-weekend-recruitment-info-session/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:DEL
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SUMMARY:Green Soapbox Panel Discussion: Scaling Sustainable Foodways in the Midwest
DESCRIPTION:For nearly 15 years\, Delta Institute has hosted “Green Soapbox” events as opportunities to connect the community with expert panelists on a wide array of critical climate conversations. This fall\, we will be exploring the topic of Scaling Sustainable Foodways in the Midwest. \nAbout this year’s topic\nFood plays a vital role in our lives—and it is also one of the most consequential factors in the fight against climate change. In the United States\, the agriculture sector contributes about 11% of the country’s overall greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore\, about 30-40% of all food that’s produced in the US ultimately ends up as food waste! \nOn October 16\, expert speakers will join us to discuss how to scale regenerative agriculture to overcome climate challenges and embrace innovations to the food system\, including aspects that address soil health\, food waste\, and more. Join us for food and drinks as we discuss sustainable food technologies\, impacts on agriculture\, and everything else you might want to know about how local food systems are adapting to today’s climate challenges.  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Meet the panelists:\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Rodger CooleyExecutive Director\, Chicago Food Policy Action Council \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Valentine EspinozaSoil Health Organizer\, Advocates for Urban Agriculture \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Mike Harrington\, LEED GADirector\, Sustainability Engagement at The Tishman Environment and Design Center at The New School \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Jennifer StewartLead Programs & Partnerships Steward\, Grow Greater Englewood \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here to read more about each of our panelists in our press release announcement. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Organized by the Delta Emerging Leaders\nGreen Soapbox is organized by the Delta Emerging Leaders associate board of Delta Institute. The “DELs” create programming that engages emerging leaders to advance innovation and sustainability in Chicago. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Silent Auction\nWe’re also hosting a silent auction this week to support the event and raise funds for Delta Institute! Winner need not be present\, so feel free to take a look at all the fantastic prizes you can win and support Delta Institute at the same time. \n			\n				Silent Auction\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Tickets have sold out!\nThank you to everyone supporting this year’s event!  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Additional Details\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Event accessibilityMedia releaseCOVID-19 DisclosureMenu\n				\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nThe floor is entirely accessible via elevator\, and the entire space for this event is wheelchair-accessible.\nFront-row seating will be available for those with disabilities.\nIf you or your guest would benefit by having a live American Sign Language interpreter at the event\, please email Patrick Murphy at pmurphy@delta-institute.org to request ASL services for the event at no additional cost.\nPrinted handouts of the scripted presentation with large scale font will be available upon request.\nCatered food will include options for vegetarian\, vegan\, and gluten-free diets. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments will be served at the event.\nPlease email us with other questions or comments about accessibility.\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Please note that this year’s Green Soapbox event will be recorded via photography\, videography\, and audio recording. By attending Green Soapbox\, guests grant Delta Institute permission to take photographs/video/audio of them and their property. Guests authorize Delta Institute\, its assigns\, and transferees to edit\, copyright\, use\, and publish the same in print and/or electronically. Guests agree that Delta Institute may use such photographs/video/audio of them with or without their names and for any lawful purpose\, including such purposes as publicity\, web content\, and reports. By attending Green Soapbox\, guests acknowledge that they have completely read and fully understand Delta Institute’s Media Release Consent Form and COVID-19 Disclosure\, and agree by all conditions\, and they release any and all claims against Delta Institute for utilizing this material for publication\, external promotion\, or distribution via Delta Institute-managed channels. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Delta Institute recognizes and appreciates that COVID-19 is an ongoing consideration for events attendance and management. We encourage our guests to please connect with us another time and stay at home to rest if they are experiencing fever\, cough\, difficulty breathing\, loss of taste/smell\, or any other symptom that may indicate COVID-19 infection. Further\, we encourage our guests to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and welcome the wearing of masks to reduce community spread. Have fun and be safe! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Menu to be announced soon. \n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\nThank you to our sponsors!\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				COLLABORATION CATALYSTS \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				IMPACT INVESTORS
URL:https://delta-institute.org/event/green-soapbox-fall-2025/
LOCATION:Edelman\, 111 N Canal St\, Chicago\, 60606
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SUMMARY:Hops & Cover Crops 2026
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our second annual happy hour event\, Hops & Cover Crops! \nCome on out and enjoy the fun!\n\nFree drink ticket with admission\nLight refreshments\nExpert panel of farmers and researchers\nRainfall simulator\nDoor prize giveaways!\n\nQuestions?\nClick here to email the event coordinators or call them at 217-352-2536 ext. 3. \nWant to learn more about our soil health work?\nFor nearly 30 years\, Delta Institute has been working to support farmers and agricultural communities in adopting soil health management systems. Click here to learn more about this work. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				This event is brought to you by:
URL:https://delta-institute.org/event/hops-cover-crops-2026/
LOCATION:Riggs Beer Company\, 1901 S High Cross Rd\, Urbana\, IL\, 61802\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T053243
CREATED:20260111T222923Z
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UID:10000641-1776877200-1776888000@delta-institute.org
SUMMARY:BOOST 2026: Building Opportunities for Original and Sustainable Thinking
DESCRIPTION:Entering its 14th year\, BOOST has been a longstanding program to support emerging entrepreneurs with innovative ideas for products and services that promote environmental sustainability in Midwest communities. What’s extra special about BOOST? It is a pitch competition where you — the audience — vote to determine who wins the grand prize at the end of the evening: a $5\,000 small business grant! \n  \nJoin us for food\, drinks\, and an unforgettable evening! Earth Day 2026\nCelebrate Earth Day this year with Delta Institute\, as we enjoy hearing ideas from a new generation of emerging environmentalists and innovative entrepreneurs! BOOST will be held this year on Earth Day in downtown Chicago at Salesforce Tower Chicago. \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				How does BOOST work?\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				#1 – Finalists Pitch their Ideas\nBetween 3 and 5 finalists\, selected by the Delta Emerging Leaders\, pitch their ideas in front of a live audience. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				#2 – You Vote\nAfter hearing all the ideas\, guests cast their votes online for their favorite start-ups. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				#3 – Funding Awarded\nAfter voting\, we award small business grants to all the finalists\, with the largest grant awarded to the winning start-up which gained the most votes. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				This year’s finalists include:\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Sarah Horn of Eco Chic Events\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Ellen White of Ecofixr\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Nathan Czuba of Midwest Science and Salvage\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Sherry Skalko of Reduce Waste Chicago\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here to read more about the finalists in our announcement blog post. \n  \nTickets are sold out!\nThank you for supporting the event!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Organized by the Delta Emerging Leaders\nBOOST is organized annually by the Delta Emerging Leaders associate board. Click here to learn more about the work of the “DELs.” \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				COLLABORATION CATALYSTS \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				IMPACT INVESTOR \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				SUSTAINABILITY SUPPORTERS \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Anonymous
URL:https://delta-institute.org/event/boost-2026/
LOCATION:Salesforce Tower Chicago\, 333 W Wolf Point Plaza\, Chicago\, IL\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:DEL,Fundraisers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T190000
DTSTAMP:20260620T053243
CREATED:20260310T202908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T203338Z
UID:10000644-1777399200-1777402800@delta-institute.org
SUMMARY:DELs Recruitment Info Session #2
DESCRIPTION:The Delta Emerging Leaders (DELs) serve as the official associate board of Delta Institute and advance Delta’s mission by expanding its network of supporters\, donors\, and partners through events and initiatives that engage new and diverse audiences. They organize and plan organizational events annually\, including Delta Institute’s Green Soapbox panel discussion and BOOST competition for emerging green entrepreneurs. \nDelta Emerging leaders serve one-year\, renewable terms beginning July 1 each year. The DELs meet as a board monthly (mostly virtually with a couple of hybrid options in Chicago each term). All DELs also participate on one of four committees: Executive\, BOOST\, Green Soapbox\, or Outreach. While there is no set minimum contribution to serve on the DELs\, we ask all DELs to donate at least once annually\, giving an amount that is meaningful to them. \nApply to join between April 1 – May 4\, 2026\nIf you or someone you know is interested in joining the Delta Emerging Leaders associate board\, you are welcome to join us at a recruitment info session online. This is a relaxed opportunity to connect with other DELs\, learn more about the work of the board\, and bring your own questions about membership. Register for the info session below. Ready to apply to the DELs now? Click here apply by May 4\, 2026. \n			\n				Register for the Info Session
URL:https://delta-institute.org/event/dels-recruitment-info-session-2026-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
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