A Message From The President

A year of UNITY and BOLD CHANGE!
Together Hospitality Professionals can influence the Climate Crisis
SFSE Letter from the President
Christophe Ley

​An honor to be your SFSE President for the 2021-2022 term! 

I am excited to kick off this term and continue my personal commitment to be a conscious, sustainable event professional.   
 
We have an amazing, talented Board of Directors, and a wonderful group of committee volunteers who keep SFSE operating.  Thank you to everyone for your incredible, volunteer contribution to SFSE.  
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Our Vision 

​We have a bold vision and goals for the 2021-2022 term - Society for Sustainable Events global reach, 2021-2022 Leadership Series (up to 5 education events), Bring back membership, Host one (1) fundraising event
Boost our community engagement efforts and get more people involved,
Partner with EIC to facilitate the Sustainable Event Professional Certificate

Support the SFSE Commitment!
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It’s important to note that SFSE’s commitment is fully aligned with the
UN Sustainable Development Goals. In the true sense of sustainability and in alignment with Goals #10 and #16, we stand behind Black Lives Matter.  Through inclusive programming, we equivocally remain committed to diversity through our content and community. 


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In Closing…
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As we all continue to navigate the Covid-19 situation and its impact to our industry, we remain committed to building and maintaining a strong, supportive community in which to share ideas and grow stronger together. 
 
On behalf of the Board of Directors, we look forward to a year of unity and bold change.  With unity, we can continue our work to improve the health of our planet and community.  Let’s be bold and willing to make big change together!

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Proof is in the Environmentally-Friendly-Not-in-Plastic-Pudding

2021 - 2022 Initiatives

Here are the areas we’re currently making headway. Many more updates on the below will follow.​

• The Society for Sustainable Events global reach
• 2021-2022 Leadership Series (up to 5 education events)
• Bring back membership
• Host one (1) fundraising event
• Boost our community engagement efforts and get more people involved
• Partner with EIC to facilitate the Sustainable Event Professional Certificate

It is time to reconnect with our colleagues and community and regenerate ourselves and our natural world through education and partnership.
Thank you for your attention.
​Christophe Ley
President and SFSE Board