T. BOONE ROUND-UP
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This Group favors the inclusion of conservation education in K-12 core curriculum; and a painless way for the Federal Government to provide State Education departments with subsidies earmarked for that purpose by ROUNDING-UP gas prices .1 of a cent.
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Since Boone has access and implied support in the Washington beltway and the Stimulus package already includes aspects in support of America’s energy independence, conservation and the development of clean energy options…how about suggesting this…
The premise would be that as part of the new administrartions Energy Independence Plan that gas prices be ROUNDED-UP one tenth of a cent and that the proceeds are earmarked for energy conservation education in our nationwide schools from K-12.
After all, no one really thinks of $1.79.9 as anything other than a dollar eighty. It would simplify the math at the pump and the accumulation of dollars nationwide could be distributed to State Education budgets and provide a significant contribution to the objective of decreasing our energy dependence by introducing conservation techniques in our early education core curriculum. As Boone stated during his meeting with Owens-Corning, conservation is the cream in our efforts toward energy independence. It may be that school children will be reminding their parents to turn off the lights and then teach their children how to accomplish what we adults have thus far failed to learn.
Here are some interesting numbers:
*Just for example, daily gasoline consumption in the USA in 2007 was 390 Million Gallons x .001 = $390,000.00 x 365 Days = $142,350,000.00. In long hand that’s ONE HUNDRED FORTY TWO MILLION THREE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS a year which would be allocated toward early education for conservation with kids between the age of 5 and 18. It sounds to me like enough money to educate a few adults along the way…
The Feds already collect approximately 18.4 cents on every gallon, so the reporting and collection infrastructure is already in place. They would just need to separate a tenth of a cent to an Energy Conservation Early Education Fund.
Consumers wouldn’t really feel it, and may be happy to dispose of this enigmatic penchant for a discount store mentality when it comes to gas pricing. The visibility and historic nature of even pricing will be a daily reminder to generations of consumers that they are contributing to our Energy Independence, National Security and a Healthier Planet with every gallon they buy. Getting rid of the .9 is a good thing all around.
I am grateful and proud to be a member of the Pickens Plan. We have assembled an army without uniforms, guns or bombs. Our weapon is our relentless determination to conserve the energy we produce, develop new clean alternatives and end our dependence on foreign imports.
In referencing our ability to solve the unprecedented problems at hand, President Obama has passionatley proclaimed YES WE CAN. With Boone’s leadership, influence, resources and the perspective of his long experience on the ground…he has clarified the reality…which is YES WE MUST!
BOONE, your army is with you. We can’t imagine a better legacy for any man.
With great appreciation,
Jack Costantino, Jim Muhaw and 1.4 Million riders in your ROUND-UP!
District Leaders
New Jersey Congressional District 11
*http://www.eia.doe.gov/basics/quickoil.html
Since Boone has access and implied support in the Washington beltway and the Stimulus package already includes aspects in support of America’s energy independence, conservation and the development of clean energy options…how about suggesting this…
The premise would be that as part of the new administrartions Energy Independence Plan that gas prices be ROUNDED-UP one tenth of a cent and that the proceeds are earmarked for energy conservation education in our nationwide schools from K-12.
After all, no one really thinks of $1.79.9 as anything other than a dollar eighty. It would simplify the math at the pump and the accumulation of dollars nationwide could be distributed to State Education budgets and provide a significant contribution to the objective of decreasing our energy dependence by introducing conservation techniques in our early education core curriculum. As Boone stated during his meeting with Owens-Corning, conservation is the cream in our efforts toward energy independence. It may be that school children will be reminding their parents to turn off the lights and then teach their children how to accomplish what we adults have thus far failed to learn.
Here are some interesting numbers:
*Just for example, daily gasoline consumption in the USA in 2007 was 390 Million Gallons x .001 = $390,000.00 x 365 Days = $142,350,000.00. In long hand that’s ONE HUNDRED FORTY TWO MILLION THREE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS a year which would be allocated toward early education for conservation with kids between the age of 5 and 18. It sounds to me like enough money to educate a few adults along the way…
The Feds already collect approximately 18.4 cents on every gallon, so the reporting and collection infrastructure is already in place. They would just need to separate a tenth of a cent to an Energy Conservation Early Education Fund.
Consumers wouldn’t really feel it, and may be happy to dispose of this enigmatic penchant for a discount store mentality when it comes to gas pricing. The visibility and historic nature of even pricing will be a daily reminder to generations of consumers that they are contributing to our Energy Independence, National Security and a Healthier Planet with every gallon they buy. Getting rid of the .9 is a good thing all around.
I am grateful and proud to be a member of the Pickens Plan. We have assembled an army without uniforms, guns or bombs. Our weapon is our relentless determination to conserve the energy we produce, develop new clean alternatives and end our dependence on foreign imports.
In referencing our ability to solve the unprecedented problems at hand, President Obama has passionatley proclaimed YES WE CAN. With Boone’s leadership, influence, resources and the perspective of his long experience on the ground…he has clarified the reality…which is YES WE MUST!
BOONE, your army is with you. We can’t imagine a better legacy for any man.
With great appreciation,
Jack Costantino, Jim Muhaw and 1.4 Million riders in your ROUND-UP!
District Leaders
New Jersey Congressional District 11
*http://www.eia.doe.gov/basics/quickoil.html
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Comment by Richard Wickberg on February 11, 2009 at 9:18am - By the way, for you science teachers or moms, take two identical seeds; plant one in a pot with soil and one in a pot with compost. Treat each seed identically and watch how each seed grows into a plant. The plants will grow quite differently and require watering at different frequencies, that’s up to the class to determine but it will be obvious. Have fun!
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Comment by Jack Costantino on February 11, 2009 at 9:08am -
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From Jeanene Louden
Brilliant! If there are legs to this energy independence stool we are building, education has to be one of them. An inclusive, empowering approach to conservation (the science, math, and practice) can all be fun and challenging. What we don't need to do is scare anyone or be "smarter" than doubters. No Green Bullies. Just a future generation of well informed and educated kids who will come up with the next wave of great ideas. Let's go!
Jeanene
THANK YOU! Jim and I are barely able to believe we just started this group yesterday. We're overwhelmed by the support and comments and messages to our mail box, etc. We appreciate all of it...and your comment even further compels our belief in the power of the current momentum for change in this crucial area of our lives and those of our grandchidrens grandchidren.
Thank you again,
Jack Costantino
Jim Muhaw
DL's, NJ-11
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Comment by Dr. F. A. Young, Esq. on February 11, 2009 at 6:20am - Yippy Kai Yay Jack, we are on the way. Doc
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Comment by Marilyn on February 10, 2009 at 10:19pm -
Jack,
Please post the educational link again on my Profile page. I was working with the comment box and the comment deleted! Thank You.
Marilyn
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Comment by Marilyn on February 10, 2009 at 10:12pm
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Jack,
Great! I will check the site out later.
Sometimes the website tools do not work correctly. Many people have trouble with the tool buttons. I will check the FAQs and the User Tool later today. If you highlght the address and right click your PC Mouse, your Internet Browser should help guide to the selected website.
Marilyn
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Comment by William "Leland" Luster on February 10, 2009 at 10:10pm - Viewing all this great input is putting me in the mood to write a new song,and that's a very good and powerful thing. Thanks again you worthy warriors, this engine is a rollin dynamo creating good gravity for all on board!!! My best 2U,Leland
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Comment by Marilyn on February 10, 2009 at 9:41pm
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Hi Jack!
I think the concept is a great idea! This idea may not be part of the Stimulus Bill however it could be part of a new program funded by the Department of Energy. The "earmark" is very worthwhile and would help kids think of reducing imported oil in many areas of their lives.
I emailed Leslie stating my support of your group. I think that either the DOE or the Stimulus Bill would work. The idea might have more growth potential if the program was funded by the DOE and not the Stimulus Bill, in my opinion. The program is worthwhile enough to make the effort.
Teachers would be hired or outside assignments developed to make the program worthwhile. I think there could be educational programs developed within the green companies and the oil companies. There is an underground network of oil or gas lines in the Lehigh County, PA area. There are ways to inspire and make kids aware of the alternatives to imported oil.
Thank you for taking the time to create this group.
Marilyn
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Comment by Michael Gavigan D.L. NY 23 on February 10, 2009 at 8:43pm -
This is a great idea! Wish I had thought of it! LOL
But seriously, you are right no one would mind a 1 tenth of a cent more for gas if the money was used to help educate our children about energy conservation.
Thank you Leslie for inviting me to this group.
You have my support!
Michael
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Comment by Jim Muhaw on February 10, 2009 at 7:27pm - Hhhaaaa...the idea is hatched.....knew you were up to something today. Why not call it Round Up for Pikens Kids? A great idea indeed, Jack. Like the UPromise program that takes a % of your all puchases and accumulates it in a fund for college education expenses. We could do the same. Shoud we limit it solely to fuel purchase or could we expand it to something bigger... I think of the 1.4+M Pickens Plan members contributing a fraction of their fuel purchases to this good cause to change awareness. What a fund the Pickens Plan would have to dish out!!! Jim
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Comment by Jack Costantino on February 10, 2009 at 7:00pm
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Chandra
As a science teacher you'll appreciate this site sent to me by Leslie which has an assortment of lesson's for various ages and grades. It's exactly the point of the plan. Leslie mentored and supported this effort before it was published as well as another which will be released tomorrow. She's an indespensable part of the success of the Pickens movement.
http://www.gepower.com/businesses/ge_wind_energy/en/kids_teachers/index.htm
Thanks again for your support,
Jack Costantino
Jim Muhaw
DL's, NJ-11
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