DAY 0NE

Tonight I had my first real meeting with my sponsor. We met up at the Borough Hall at seven for the environmental commission meeting. At first for a about an hour they talked within themselves. Mrs. Suckiel hadn't gotten there at first so I was just busy taken notes and listening, finally they opened up the meeting to the public and of course I was the only one there and Mrs.Suckiel came in just in time. She introduced me to the board and I told them about the Senior Project and how I wanted to become an Environmental Scientist. They were all amazed especially about my trash sculpture, they really can't wait until I do that. I also got a lot of people in on my little project that can help me in the long run. I talked to a lady who offered me a job in college and once I get out also the local recycle company wants to interview me and work with my school to make every one aware. I feel so accomplished because I feel like I'm finally getting some where on working towards my dream. I feel like I have everything in the palm of my hands now. While I was there, I also asked about the styrofoam issue and what I had did in class and they loved it! The only problem is money right now because we are in this recession no one is funding in recycling. I also, learned so many facts such as hot tea and foods in plastics are bad, 61 tons of trash is recycled here in Camden County area, and New Jersey was once the top state in recycling. At the meeting I felt like I was in heaven. I was there with people who were actually interested in the same things I were and it felt great. I really am excitied about getting started right away.