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Volunteers Wanted
Writers
We're looking for people who are interested in writing for our monthly column in MiBiz.
Marketing Chair
The Marketing and Communications Chair will lead the marketing and communication efforts. This member will be responsible for coordinating press releases, monitoring the website, and email communication for events and other USGBC West Michigan activities.
Please contact renae.hesselink@enichols.com for more details.
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 USGBC West MichiganPO Box 6905Grand Rapids, MI 49516T: 616.301.6688E: admin@usgbcwm.orgwww.usgbcwm.org |
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Mission:
To transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, in a way that improves the quality of life in West Michigan
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USGBC West Michigan's mission is to:
To transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, in a way that improves the quality of life in West Michigan
Last month I focused on education and outreach as ways to carry out our mission. Another way to meet our mission is to offer networking opportunities.
There are many opportunities to network at our quarterly educational events, monthly Interest Circle meetings and other social events held throughout the year. Another great way of meeting people is to get involved with a committee. I can not even begin to count the connections I have made and the opportunities created over the past six years from being active in our Chapter. A new opportunity that is taking shape is our Young Professionals group. A which will have a kick-off meeting will be held in the fall.
Networking is key to growth; personally and professionally. It allows you to exchange ideas possibly resulting in new business or ideas. Networking is a skill. If you make an effort to get out, put aside any nervous feeling, you can build a good reputation and your self-esteem. People will eventually seek you out!
So how does networking help USGBC West Michigan reach our mission? The knowledge and success stories that we share help spread the word of the benefits of green buildings. Word of mouth can be our best advertising! Our green building movement has been grass roots and by networking we will continue to reach more and more people.
Please take advantage of networking opportunities in the upcoming year!
Renae Hesselink, LEED AP, Chair
renae.hesselink@enichols.com
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Membership
 Welcome to all of our new and renewing members! - Renae Hesselink, Nichols
- Cheri Holman, Hurst Mechanical
- Kyle Kuipers, AMDG Architects, Inc.
- Douglas Landman, Ingersoll Rand
- Aric LaVancher, Andersen Windows, Inc.
- Walt Lutzke, Tubelite Inc.
- Thomas Reder, Bergmann Associates
- Megan Feenstra Wall, AMDG Architects, Inc.
- Tess Zettelmaier, Slocum Architects
Our membership committee is looking for additional committee members. If you would like to be part of this committee please email, admin@usgbcwm.org.Visit our web site, http://usgbcwm.org/membership for more information about membership.
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Welcome Northern Territories!
USGBC West Michigan would like to welcome the newest Northern Counties to the West Michigan Chapter - Charlevoix and Emmet.
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Mark Your Calendars for CEU Palooza
On Friday, October 14, USGBC West Michigan will be presenting an extraordinary event - CEU Palooza! At this all day event you'll be able to choose classes that fit your needs. Not only will you increase your knowledge of green building practices but you'll be earning CEU credits. Each class equals one CEU credit.
By attending the CEU Palooza LEED Professionals can maintain their credits. Credential maintenance is the continuing education completed by LEED Professionals to maintain current knowledge of green building practices and LEED. Credential maintenance requirements ensure the LEED Professional Credentials maintain their relevance and significance in a constantly evolving industry. LEED Professional Credentials demonstrate current knowledge of green building technologies, best practices, and the rapidly evolving LEED Rating Systems. They show differentiation in a growing and competitive industry, and they allow for varied levels of specialization.
Click here for more details.
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Southwest Branch to offer LEED GA Study Group in September
Starting September 13, the U.S. Green Building Council Southwest Michigan Branch is offering a facilitated study group to prepare individuals for the challenging LEED Green Associate (GA) Examination. These study groups differ from instructor-led courses and rely on the strength of the facilitator and the active participation of the learners. Study group sessions are a combination of facilitated, peer-to-peer discussion and personal study and will provide participants with the ability to explain green building concepts and strategies, apply test-taking strategies, navigate exam structure and prepare them to sit for the exam.
Classes begin September 13 through October 25. Facilitated classes will meet bi-weekly from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on the following dates:
1) September 13, 2011
2) September 27, 2011
3) October 11, 2011
4) October 25, 2011
Location:
Miller Canfield
Brown Conference Room
277 S. Rose Street
Suite 5000
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007
Cost:
$100 - Local Chapter Member
$125 - Non-Member
$50 - Student
Click here for more information
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Heart of Michigan Branch to Tour Broad Art Museum
On August 18, starting at 5:00pm the Heart of Michigan Branch will be guided on a tour through The Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum located on the MSU campus.
The Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum will be a premier venue for international contemporary art, featuring major exhibitions, and serving as a hub for the cultural life of Michigan State, the local and regional community, as well as international visitors. The building, designed by the world-renowned, Pritzker Prize winning architect, Zaha Hadid, is on schedule to open to the public in late April, 2012. The international exhibition program and wide variety of performances, films, videos, and social actions and art interventions will situate the Broad at the center of the international art dialogue. Click here more for details about The Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum.
Click here for more information about the tour.
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Second Public Comment Period Now Open for Update to USGBC's LEED Program
USGBC has opened the second public comment period for the proposed 2012 update to its LEED green building rating system. The comment period, which will close on September 14, 2011, is the next step in the continuous improvement process and on-going development of the LEED program.
Learn more about the LEED 2012, review the proposed drafts and submit your comment »
Read the press release
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Ways to Get Involved
- Lead an Interest Circle
- Make a tax-deductable contribution to your Chapter.
- Support the Chapter with your continuing membership, so that we can support you.
- Send newsletter content to admin@usgbcwm.org. Articles welcome!
Contact Trisha Spaulding with articles for our monthly radio show. WGVU FM airs a 20-minute interview show the fourth Monday of each month titled Getting Green - Hosted by Shelly Irwin. It's an opportunity to educate and communicate all things green. We are looking for ideas, topics and potential guests. You can call Trisha at 616-574-0220 or cell: 616-901-7316. |
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