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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Congratulations to all the winners and special kudos to Shelley!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>To your success!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Paula<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><img width=98 height=128 style='width:1.0208in;height:1.3333in' id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image001.png@01D7E2CD.9C6EA930"><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Paula Oleska, President and CEO<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Natural Intelligence Systems, Inc.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>646 554 3461<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>www.BrainUpgrade.biz<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.naturalintelligencesystems.com/"><span style='color:blue'>https://www.naturalintelligencesystems.com/</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Blending magic and science to achieve<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Radical Rapid Results\u2122<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Fredslist <b>On Behalf Of </b>Shelley Simpson, Esq<br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, November 26, 2021 9:29 AM<br><b>To:</b> fredslist@gothamnetworking.com<br><b>Subject:</b> [Fredslist] There are heroes in the world ...<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>As I listened to the winners of the Gotham Green Award® for 2021, lyrics from \u201cAnyone Can Whistle\u201d by Sondheim, came to mind, \u201cthere are heroes in the world \u2026 (s)<span style='color:#212529'>he's gonna take a stand and succeed \u2026 'Cause a hero is coming \u2026 coming quietly with no trumpets \u2026\u201d</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='color:#212529'>Indeed there were no trumpets and no band playing when our sustainability heroes were introduced. Still, there was excitement in the air as we enjoyed great conversation between Gotham Green® members, circuit riders, guests and our winners who shared a bit more about the work they have been doing to repair and protect the planet. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='color:black;background:white'>Gotham GREEN<sup>®</sup> was formed in 2007 to bring together business people interested in the green business sector in New York City. With green \u201cconsciousness\u201d on the rise, there is a great need for business people with a green perspective to find like-minded people, share resources and information, and to support one another. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='color:black;background:white'>The pandemic gave rise to a slight yet impactful change. No longer are we limited by geography. This year,</span> w<span style='color:#212529'>inners joined us from the Tri-State area and as far away as Colorado and Austria \u2013 global presence in addition to global impact. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>The winners for 2021: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b>Lorette Pruden</b>, <b>Friends of Open Space (MFOS)</b> a nonprofit all-volunteer organization formed in March 2002 to preserve remaining open land in Montgomery Township and to run a farmers\u2019 market to support local agriculture. (Josh Zinder)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b>Mark Merkovitz</b>, <b>The Sukkah Village Project</b> in Princeton NJ, a project designed to c<span style='color:#575757'>apture<i> </i>the imagination of visitors and inspire them to contribute to solutions for critical issues facing New Jersey, such as homelessness, hunger, and a growing affordable housing gap. (Josh Zinder)</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b>Gabriel Thoumi</b>, Head of Plastics Programme and Director of Financial Markets for the not-for-profit <b>Planet Tracker</b>, an initiative of Investor Watch. (Jackson Klein)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b>Shelley Simpson</b> on behalf of the <b>JuicePlus+ Company</b> for the vegan <b>Omega Blend Capsules, </b>a unique blend of nutrients derived directly from plants cutting out the \u201cmiddle-fish\u201d thereby avoiding disruption of the marine ecosystem and over-fishing.(Fred Klein)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b>Chris L. Martin NetZero Rocky Mountains, </b>for their indoor air quality products and LED Lighting Solutions that focuses on helping business owners decide on the best value technology for Commercial LED Lighting solutions to lower the operational cost of electricity by 55-75%.(Shelley Simpson)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b>Tony DeFranco of DeFranco Landscaping</b> for leading by example in environmentally-conscious and sustainable landscape design and management, with a particular emphasis on stormwater measures and green infrastructure.(Sylvie Richardson Esq). <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b>Hon. Scott Stringer</b> NYC City Comptroller for his groundbreaking commitment to net zero emissions in pension fund investments (Corey Bearak)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>These environmental heroes now join the ranks of Gotham and will be able to enjoy all of the available features and benefits. <u>Each winner will be showcased at meetings throughout 2022 so plan to come and meet them or reach out, welcome them to Gotham and get to know them better!</u><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Thank you to Corey Bearak, Fred Klein, and Josh Zinder for chairing the committee. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Nominations are accepted throughout the year. If you know of any business, initiative, or individual t<span style='color:black;background:white'>hat solves both environmental and social problems, adopts principles, policies, and practices that improve the quality of life for their customers, their employees, communities, and the environment, nominating them is a great way to show your appreciation to a client, customer or colleague. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Be Well! <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><img border=0 width=76 height=115 style='width:.7916in;height:1.1979in' id="_x0031_42FA38F-D801-4EFE-949F-21763F36CE14" src="cid:image002.png@01D7E2CD.9C6EA930"><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Snell Roundhand",serif;color:black'>Shelley Simpson, JD</span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Snell Roundhand",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Snell Roundhand",serif;color:black'>Business Development & Success Partner </span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Snell Roundhand",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Monotype Corsiva";color:black'>646-549-7217</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Monotype Corsiva";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Monotype Corsiva";color:black'><br><br></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Monotype Corsiva";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif;color:black'>Inspiring healthy living, conscious giving and sustainable growing globally!<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'> </span><i><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif;color:black'>P.S. 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