Thanks, Phoenix, for another exciting and successful Greenbuild, and thanks to the 28,000 attendees who helped us celebrate "Main Street Green." We'll see you next year in Chicago
Green Schools and Residential Green Building
Deadline: NOVEMBER 20TH
Annually, the Arizona Chapter selects two formal Chapter Advocates to report to USGBC on our Arizona effforts. This year, we are seeking interested chapter members, to consider becoming our
Green Schools Chapter Advocate: Committed to promoting green building in schools in Arizona
Residential Green Building Advocate: Committed to promoting residential green building in Arizona
These positions lead a statewide committee (each), and interact with/through branch based standing Advocacy committees.
If you would like to be considered for one of these formal Chapter Advocacy positions, please forward to Admin@usgbcaz.org , subject line “Chapter Advocate Nominee”, 2-3 paragraphs letting the Chapter know why you would like to lead these advocacy groups, and what your experience would bring to the position.
Elections Booth Now Open!
The Arizona Branch Governing Council Elections booth is now open.
Arizona Chapter Members have the opportunity to vote on candidates for their respective branch 2010 Governing Council. Every known/current Arizona Chapter member was forwarded their unique username and password along with a link to the voting booth on Wednesday, October 28th.
The Election Booth will remain open for 30 days. Please contact the administrative office if you are unable to locate the email or if you need assistance with voting. Admin@usgbcaz.org or 602-840-2900
To view your candidates nomination, resume and bio's click on the links below.
Vice Chair - Stefanie Gerstle of Architectural Fusion
Secretary - Megan Bloomer of Xanterra
Treasurer - Jim Westberg of the Arizona Department of Commerce
The 2009 CHAPTER ANNUAL MEETING
The 2009 Chapter Annual Meeting will be held the evening of December 4th in Tucson.
Come join the Chapter in our Southern Branch. For event details, please visit the AZ Chapter website calendar of events: Calendar
This annual meeting will feature the formal announcement of 2010 Branch Governing Council members, introduction of the 2010 chapter board of directors, member action/vote on updated Chapter by-laws expanding Chapter Membership voting and service opportunities, and the revelry and camaraderie of our sustainable community.
Building Green Discount
Building Green provides 25% Discount off Regular Prices
All Arizona USGBC Chapter Members
receive a 25% discount on all their products, including Subscriptions
and Memberships
to:
Books
and Directories, including:
GreenSpec®
Directory
Green Building Products
Your
Green Home
and Selected Proceedings from the first two
Greenbuild conferences:
The
Austin Papers
The
Pittsburgh
Papers
Bundle:
Austin Papers + Pittsburgh Papers
The discount may be applied to any order
by using a special URL, BuildingGreen.com/go/USGBC09 or promo code T09AA8C9.
Want to become a LEED AP or Green Associate under V3?
Join a study group in your area!
Facilitated study groups in the Phoenix Metro area will be available to members after Greenbuild. We are still building the list, and have more than 50 signed up to date. Don’t miss the Study Group Rollout!
Note: We will cap this (pilot) facilitated study group at 100 people (goal is 10 groups of 10 study mates, with mentors/facilitators).
Facilitated or not, Phoenix Metro area or not, let us know if you want some study mates in your area, and the chapter will endeavor to connect you to others in your zip code. E-mail Stephanie at Admin@usgbcaz.org , subject line: “Sign me up!”
If you would like to explore becoming a LEED Study group facilitator, and help others become LEED Accredited Professionals, e-mail the chapter: Admin@usgbc.org , subject line: “Facilitator”. This is a great way to build your network, help the chapter and your peers advance their knowledge and professionalism, and potentially earn a modest stipend. You must currently hold your LEED AP designation to potentially become a LEED AP Study Group facilitator. We hope to find 10 facilitators, for up to 10 small study groups across the Valley.
Girl Scouts Forever Green Community Action Project
Mentor Girls in Your Community
This is a great way for you to give
back to your local community and provide mentoring to the next generation. In
case you missed it, the Girl Scouts partnership kick-off webcast is archived on
the Extranet. If your
chapter has begun to engage your local Girl Scouts council, please email Amy
King at aking@usgbc.org and provide progress updates as
appropriate.
LEEDuser
New Tool for LEED 2009
LEEDuser contains tips and
guidance, written by professionals in the field, on applying LEED credits and
the LEED certification process. LEEDuser is a third-party resource not affiliated
with USGBC or GBCI. For more information, please visit USGBC's LEED Resources
page and click on visit LEEDuser.
LEED Online
At the login screen for LEED Online v3,
anyone can submit feedback or errata to the USGBC by clicking the ‘Feedback'
button at the bottom. Currently this tool is in development to include a
dynamic form with a wider range of options and features.
There are a few things for you to
be aware of regarding the feedback button:
The LOv3 feedback feature is currently not linked to
GBCI's exam/credentialing and project certification feedback feature.
As noted in the text, the functionality for the feedback
feature will be significantly updated in the coming months.
The two features will eventually be linked to provide a
more streamlined location for customers to provide feedback.
More information regarding the
feedback/errata feature, including the implementation process, will be
available in the fall.
The Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT)
The
Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT) in Chicago is working with the US
Green Building Council (USGBC) to develop a matrix that will assess the
transportation energy intensity (TEI) of buildings. TEI is a measure of
the amount of energy associated with getting people to and from a specific
building.
CNT
is looking for businesses and organizations that would be willing to
participate in data collection for the project. Parties interested in
participating would be asked to supply background information about the
building in which they are located and send out an inquiry to building staff
asking them to take a short survey that explores employee commuting patterns.
The
building does not have to be LEED certified for inclusion in the project. Below is a fact sheet with more information, please contact Sofia Becker at sbecker@cnt.org if you have any questions or
would like to take part.
Have you made your personal membership gift yet?
The Southern Branch continues to hold the lead, with 18% of their branch members making an individual donation. Thank you Southern Branch…You Rock!
AND - Is your firm in Budget Season? Please submit a funding support request for the Arizona Chapter!
The Chapter January 2010 Partnership campaign is beginning, and Chapter Partnership Chairs and board members will be calling our members and their firms over the next three months, to seek their financial partnership with the chapter. Please, get us in your budget so we can count on you! OR: Click here to become a Partner NOW!
Arizona Chapter Wish List
The activity level evident by this Chapter is only possible with your continued support and efforts...
In order to be able to get the word out to you in a more timely and better organized fashion, we are putting a call out to our membership for several helpers.
For example, we are in need of the following assistance:
A Wish List Collector/Editor – this person will be responsible for updating, editing and delivering the Chapter Wish List.
Contact for the Chapter Communications Policy and How to Get Information Uploaded/Included/Posted.
A liaison to many other committees, to collect and assemble information as it comes in.
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS!
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USGBC Vision
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) vision is that buildings and communities will regenerate and sustain the health and vitality of all life within a generation.
USGBC Mission
To transform the way buildings and communities are designed built and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life.
TEI Fact Sheet
