Triple Bottom Line ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIAL ECONOMIC
USGBC ‐ Missouri Gateway Mission “To initiate, develop and accelerate implementation of green building concepts, technologies and principles that promote environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work.”
2012 Accomplishments Continued to steadily grow our services to our stakeholders, our membership, and our vitality in the community. One of 8 USGBC Chapters to meet 2011 Minimum Performance Standards. Financial governance continues to improve. Commerce Bank Center for Science Education, (Chapter Headquarters) achieved LEED EB:O&M Silver certification. Formalized the Mid ‐ Missouri Branch. Launched High ‐ Performance Building Initiative with St. Louis RCGA. Climate Action Interns working with Maplewood and Wildwood on GHG Inventories. Broadened community engagement through faith ‐ based, green schools and local government outreach.
Advocacy Committee Barb Anderson Enhance the VISIBILITY & UNDERSTANDING OF GREEN BUILDING in our region • GOVERNMENT ADVOCACY – State and Local Level Advocates • GREEN HOMES – Contractors, Building Professionals & Real Estate Agents • SOCIAL EQUITY – Outreach & Education for Underserved & Communities • SPEAKERS BUREAU – 30+ Chapter Member Volunteers/New PPTs & Training • PROJECTS & ACTIVITIES: Promotional Flyer of Committee Services for Local Governments Outreach to Municipal Green Teams, Health Oriented Groups, Underserved Committee Connections to Local Government/Codes & Policies City of St. Louis – Sustainability Plan Speaker’s Bureau – New Slide Decks/Promotional Mailing/Proactive Greening the MLS (Multiple Listings Service) Partnerships with a variety of local organizations Lobbying for sustainable and green building policies & legislation
Green Schools Committee Create green schools for everyone within this generation • Outreach & Engagement – Green Schools Quest – Annual Green Schools Event – Sustainability Institute for PK12 Educators – Green Apple Day of Service – Presentations to Schools • Policy – Promote legislative priorities – Work with Green Schools Caucus – Promote Green Ribbon Awards
5th Annual Awards Thursday March 28, 2013 @ Location TBA 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm event to annually honor people + organizations transforming the built environment in our community 2013 Award Categories: Sponsorship Opportunities: Community Champion OAK ‐ $3000 Education SAPLING ‐ $1500 Emerging Leader ACORN ‐ $750 Innovation Table ‐ $500 Operational Excellence Program Ad ‐ $250 Restoration Co ‐ Chairs: Katie Rietz and Jen Kissinger krietz@CANNONDESIGN.COM jnkissinger@paric.com
Higher Education Committee • Promotes the adoption of LEED certified buildings and renovations at area colleges and universities. • Coordinates networking and learning opportunities for students including: • Green Shadow mentoring program • Student Sustainability Consortium • Fosters dialog between area institutions at all levels • Supports the St. Louis Regional Higher Education Sustainability Consortium • Promotes Student membership in the Chapter
Marketing Committee Align • Confirm that USGBC ‐ MO Gateway continues to educate and advocate around green building and the use of LEED as a tool to measure performance. Produce • Develop case studies to promote green in people’s daily lives. Create media packages and other eye catchers about the chapter. Communicate • Make sure USGBC ‐ MO Gateway members are informed about who we are and what we do .
Membership Committee Grow • Reach out to our friends, colleagues, communities and fellow professional organizations. Promote • Share the vision to transform the built environment. Value • Encourage opportunities to network, learn, and get involved at New Member Events , Chapter Programs and through volunteer opportunities.
Program Committee Purpose • Produce annual calendar of programs and events • Provide CEU and CMP opportunities • Foster collaboration amongst members • Partner with regional organizations Products • Monthly programs and keynote presentations • Lunch N’ LEED webinars • LEED exam prep • In ‐ depth seminars • Special events and partnered programs Committee • Establish program schedule, logistics and sponsorship • Coordinate speakers • Check ‐ in attendees at registration desk
Scholarship Task Force Help to organize ECO RIDE October 19 – a fun bike ride and walk to raise funds for the Chapter Scholarship Program! Coordinate Chapter Scholarship Program. Applications due March 15. Scholarships ($4,000) to be given out at the Growing Green Awards for attending Greening the Heartland Conference Fall 2013 OR towards passing the LEED Green Associate Exam.
Technical Committee Shall Meet the Needs of the Membership & Community by: Continue to collect Green Tech Notes Facilitate In ‐ Depth Technical Programs Sustainable Codes & Standards • Support the adoption and application of IECC and LEED • Support Building & Code officials to encourage sustainable construction Evaluation of differences between LEED 2009 and LEED v4
Emerging Professionals Task Force Who are EP’s? • Young professionals, recent graduates, and those new to green building industries Task Force Goals • Engage and welcome EPs into the Chapter • Facilitate the integration of future leaders into chapter groups and committees • Create community ‐ building events for EPs, such as happy hours and green building tours • Coordinate with the Membership Committee to support EP recruitment and retention strategies
THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING! Please stick around until 7:30 for more music and networking!
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