GREEN APPLE DAY OF SERVICEWest Michigan is undeniably one of the most vibrant sustainability regions in the country. It's time to represent these values by registering a project for USGBC's Green Apple Day of Service.
On September 29th, Chapters from around the country will be performing acts of service in their local schools. Acts of service can be as simple as planning a day of outside activities for the students, or as proactive as coordinating volunteers to conduct a baseline energy audit on the school and help educate the community on these results ultimately creating an action plan for the school.
Click on the suggestions below for service activities from USGBC:
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USGBC Emerging Professionals Regional Recruitment Chair
The West Michigan Chapter is seeking a new Regional Recruitment Chair. The USGBC Emerging Professionals program bolsters the careers of professionals from a range of disciplines through networking opportunities and hands-on leadership experience.
USGBC seeks 20 volunteer Emerging Professionals Regional Recruitment Chairs to help implement the revitalization of the Emerging Professionals program.
APPLY NOW
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Monday, September 17
3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.MSU College of Human Medicine The West Michigan Chapter of the US Green Building Council is hosting an informative session outlining the changes and anticipated updates to LEED (Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design) being implemented nationally by the USGBC.
The overview of the new LEED rating system - officially referred to as LEED v4 (formerly LEED 2012) - will be provided by Sara Cederberg, Associate AIA, LEED AP BD+C, a Manager in the LEED Department of the U.S. Green Building Council national organization. Ms. Cederberg is leading the LEED v4 effort on creating documentation requirements and improved review process.
This program will begin with a tour of the MSU Secchia Center (LEED Gold) and conclude with the presentation from Sara Cederberg.
COST$15 Chapter Members $30 Non-Members $10 Students DATE & TIMEMonday, September 17 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. *Light refreshments served LOCATIONMSU Secchia Center15 Michigan St NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Space is limited! Register today!
EVENT SPONSORED BY:
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 MAXIMIZING ENERGY EFFICIENCY
WORKSHOP
Wednesday, September 19
8:00 a.m. - Noon
Have you analyzed your energy use?
Have you tackled the low-hanging fruit? Have you taken advantage of the energy efficiency rebates and tax credit that are available? This half-day workshop will give you chance to learn how you can reduce your energy usage, leading to reducing cost and your carbon footprint. Oh, and earn GBCI credit, too! Hear from the following:
Hurst Mechanical Level I Energy Auditing Consumers Energy Business Solutions Program Beene Garter LLP Energy Policy Act of 2005 Tax Credit Honeywell A Conversation: Making the Business Case for Your Energy Upgrades WHERE622 Godfrey SW Grand Rapids, MI Room 206 COST$20.00 Student $30.00 USGBC Chapter Member $45.00 Non-member
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GREEN ASSOCIATE STUDY GROUP
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.
WHENMondays from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
9/10, 9/24, 10/8, 10/22
WHERE277 S. Rose Street
Kalamazoo, MI
49006
COST$100 USGBC Chapter Member
$125 Non-member
$50 Student
($25 late fee charged after Monday, September 3)
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The early bird registration deadline is quickly approaching. Register for Greenbuild before September 10th to take advantage of early pricing!
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The West Michigan Chapter of the USGBC would like to thank those of you who participated in our member and non-member surveys. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and has been reviewed and taken into consideration by our Board of Directors.
To thank you for your time and input, the names of these individuals have been drawn to win a complimentary new/renewal membership to the Chapter.
NON-MEMBER SURVEY New Chapter Membership Winner-
Jeff Montague FTC&H
MEMBER SURVEY Complimentary Renewal Winner -
Sharon Darby Cascade Engineering
CONGRATULATIONS!
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MEMBERS Thank you to our new and renewing membersSteve Rypma Peter Baldwin AMDG Architects Walt Lutzke Tubelite Inc. Renae Hesselink Nichols Kyle Kuipers AMDG Architects Cheri Holman Hurst Industries
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LETTER FROM THE CHAIR
USGBC is working on recruiting more Emerging Professionals to join chapters. They are currently accepting applications for the Emerging Professional Chairs for each Region. Their focus is working with each chapter on recruitment. A more detailed description is posted here.
Renae Hesselink and the Green Schools Committee is working with local school districts on getting them to participate in the first annual Green Apple Day of Service on September 29, 2012. Hosted by the Center for Green Schools, the Green Apple Day of Service brings together advocates from around the world in support of healthy, sustainable schools through service projects in their communities. Please consider registering a project now!
Kris Ford LEEP AP BD+C, Chair
Owen-Ames-Kimball Co.
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