Two things:
1. I've always admired people who are natural-born "connectors". You know of whom I speak: They seem to know everyone, effortlessly bringing people together in social and/or business settings, and the rest of us just kind of orbit around them, and are drawn in by their gravity. The best among them are referred to as "super-connectors".
2. I am firmly convinced that our hope for survival as a species, as a nation, and as individuals is to become increasingly Green in our lives and in our business practices. From keeping my reusable grocery bags in the trunk of my car (and not forgetting them at home), to studying for my Eco-Broker Realtor Designation, I have been taking small, simple steps in both of these areas in my life.
Now, I am not a innate connector, but I am just barely bright enough to realize when there are two people in my life that absolutely have to meet each other, that I have a responsibility to make that happen. Not only that, if I failed to, it could negatively effect my karma for years to come.
And that is how I came to set up a lunch with Maureen VanHollebeke, Aaron Campbell of Campbell Energy, and myelf. You know Aaron, the "Residential Energy Consultant guy" (official title) through his contributions to LakeForestMark.com. Aaron is my self-appointed Guru in all things sustainable and Green, a shaman in jeans and a comfortable button down cotton shirt.
Aaron Cambell, showing off his Street Cred
He can help you to minimize your carbon foot-print, and even has a Happiness Guarantee on his services.
Maureen owns and operates Earth Maids, an Environmentally Friendly House Cleaning Service. No newcomer to the Green Movement, Maureen has been running her company this way for 15 years(!)
In fact, she is so Green-Old School, that she doesn't even have a website....yet. But she will, soon, she assures me.
Earthmaids offers cleaning services to meet personal expectations and convenience. Her small crew of professionals use chemical free cleaning products and supplies to provide a true Earth Friendly Cleaning Experience.
Give her a call at 206.783.2447 for a free estimate, and tell her Lake Forest Mark sent you
By connecting these two people who possess complimentary attributes and businesses, I feel that I am doing my part to strengthen the Green Movement in my own small way, as well as educate myself and improve my awareness in my personal and business life.
My best,
Lake Forest Mark
