SSE in Action
Welcome to the SSE in Action page. Here we will introduce you to some of our employees. We will highlight their hobbies, volunteer work, and community involvement.
Annalisa volunteers at Animal Shelter
Sunlight Solar’s Annalisa Paltauf is a volunteer at the New Haven Animal Shelter and is there three days a week walking and socializing adoptable dogs. The New Haven Animal Shelter is the largest animal shelter in Connecticut, with over 60 dog kennels and it takes in about 2,000 dogs and cats each year! The main goal of volunteers at the shelter is to increase adoption and decrease euthanasia, to reduce pet overpopulation, and to enhance the quality of life for the animals by providing care beyond the shelter’s ability. This is done through socializing the animals, behavioral training, and improving the shelter environment. If you are interested in adopting a pet or becoming a volunteer, please visit findafriendforlife.org.
Annalisa spends some quality time with friendly dogs at the New Haven Animal Shelter.
Earth Day 2011
For Earth Day, the Sunlight Solar crew volunteered with the Massachusetts Horticultural Society at the Elm Bank Reservation in Wellesley, MA. Samantha, Amy, Chris, and Ryan spent the afternoon trimming shrubs and removing invasive plant species.
Amy Levine, Chris Robinson, and Ryan Fitzsimmons helping out in the garden at Elm Bank Reservation in Wellesley.
Run for the Ribbons
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. On October 3, 2010, Sunlight Solar’s Annalisa Paltauf competed in Run for the Ribbons, a 3.45-mile trail race in Branford, Connecticut. All proceeds from the race will be donated to the Susan G.Komen Breast Cancer Fund. In addition to helping a good cause, Annalisa placed first in her age group, finishing the course in 27:12!
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Annalisa Paltauf places first in her age group in the Run for the Ribbons Race.
Boston Green Fest 2009
This August, our Massachusetts employees Diana Bercury and Emily Chambers attended the annual Boston Green Fest. The Green Fest is sponsored by many local eco-friendly companies, including Sunlight Solar Energy. “Boston GreenFest 2009 is an entertaining education festival celebrating the many ways we can create a better world through greening our neighborhoods, our communities and the entire Boston area.” You can read more about the event here.
Emily Chambers and Diana Bercury promoting solar energy at the 2009 Boston Green Fest.
2009 SolAire Salmon Run
This year our Oregon branch was a sponsor of the Annual SolAire Salmon Run. Now in its 17th year, the SolAire Salmon Run is one of Central Oregon’s largest 5K and 10K races. More than 600 people attend as participants, spectators, and volunteers–including Sunlight Solar Employees! Over the last 17 years, the SolAire Salmon Run has awarded more than $60,000 to protect and enhance local fish habitat and educate children and adults about the importance of a healthy, diverse river ecosystem.
SSE Oregon Crew at the 2009 SolAire Salmon Run
Taste! Organic Connecticut
Connecticut Systems Designer Dan Britton represented Sunlight Solar Energy at the 2009 Taste! Organic Connecticut event in Manchester, CT. Taste! Organic Connecticut is sponsored by CT NOFA, a local farming organization consisting of a growing community of farmers, gardeners, land care professionals, businesses and consumers that encourage a healthy relationship to the natural world. CT NOFA has been promoting local, organic agriculture such as Taste! Organic through education and advocacy since 1982. Dan is pictured below with his niece Madeline at the recent Taste! Organic event.
Dan Britton with his niece Madeline at the 2009 Taste! Organic Event in Manchester, CT.
