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USGBC-MISSOURI GATEWAY CHAPTER MISSION
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To initiate, develop and accelerate the implementation of green building concepts, technologies and principles that promote environmentally responsible, prosperous and healthy places to live and work.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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July 23 - 24
July 29
August 5
August 12
August 19
August 25
August 26
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Tuesday, July 14, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Flance Learning Center opened to students in June 2014, and aims to be an exemplary early learning center, serving children of all incomes and backgrounds, six-weeks to six-years of age in a new, $11.5 million facility.
The center's design team placed heavy emphasis on ensuring that indoor and outdoor spaces were resource-efficient, free of toxins, healthy for students, comfortable for teachers, and cost-effective. In recognition of this emphasis on health and environmental sustainability, Flance Center is registered to become only the 4th LEED for Schools Certified Preschool in the world. Universal Design features are also incorporated to create a convenient experience for staff and students, regardless of physical ability, thereby creating an environment in which special-needs and typical-needs children can thrive side-by-side in the same classrooms.
Join us to explore the LEED registered Flance Early Learning Center!
THANKS TO OUR PROGRAM SPONSORS
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, Trivers Associates
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Save the Date - Continuing Education Blitz
Building Materials, LEED, and Health - Oh My!
Braving the new world of building material selection.
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SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday, September 29
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
On September 29, the USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter will host its inaugural full-day Continuing Education Blitz: Building Materials, LEED, and Health - Oh My! Braving the new world of building material selection. Spend the day with national sustainability experts representing different product sectors, such as hardware, carpet, textiles, specialty metal fabricators, metal insulated panels, and structural masonry concrete block. Multiple presentation and discussion formats on an important and timely green building topic will contribute 7.0 continuing education units for LEED or AIA professional credentials. This is an event you won't want to miss! More details and registration to come.
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Contribute to the Growing Green Awards!
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 Join the volunteers working to make the 2016 Growing Green Awards and 15 year anniversary celebration a success! The Growing Green Awards working group manages the details of the event, solicits nominations, jury selection, and event promotion. Contact Becky Finch, chair of the Growing Green Awards Working Group, to join the team! Join the Growing Green Awards Working Group! |
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Make a Bigger Difference
Environmental Action for Your Life, Your Community, and Your House of Worship
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Tuesday, August 25, 6:45 - 9:00 pm
Join the USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter, Missouri Interfaith Power & Light, and the Jewish Environmental Initiative (a committee of the Jewish Community Relations Council) for a discussion on making a difference by greening your life, your community, and your house of worship. The evening features keynote speaker Don Corrigan, Professor of Environmental Journalism and Global Communication at Webster University and author of Environmental Missouri.
The Keynote address will be followed by two breakout sessions: Greening Your House of Worship: You've Started Recycling, Now What? and Greening Your Life & Community: Being Green Outside Your Home.
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Thank You to our Above and Beyond Volunteers!
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The USGBC-Missouri Gateway is committed to recognizing volunteers who have contributed significantly to the Chapter, devoting time and talents "above and beyond" on a particular project or program. We are happy to recognize Hannah Roth of Washington University for her work on the Continuing Education Blitz and Paul Todd Merrill of Clayco for his work with the membership committee. Many thanks to Paul and Hannah for their hard work and dedication!
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Announcing the 4th Annual Photo Contest!
From Recycling to Upcycling
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 The USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter's Marketing Committee invites you to participate in the 4th Annual Photo Contest! For the first time, photographers are invited to share images around a theme - from recycling to upcycling. Submissions are due on August 15.
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The Shaw Professional Landscaping SeriesGreener Solutions to Municipal Landscape Design
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 July 15, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Join the Missouri Botanical Garden's EarthWays Center and Shaw Nature Reserve for the Shaw Professional Landscaping Series. Kirkwood Park and Walker Lake will host this Shaw Series Salon, which will focus on developing greener stormwater projects.
Learn more and register for the Shaw Professional Landscape Series
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Building the Heartland
Early Bird Deadline August 1st
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 August 31 - September 2
Now in its third year, BUILDING THE HEARTLAND (formerly BuildingChicago/ Greening the Heartland) is the major conference and trade expo serving architects, engineers, contractors, property owners, real estate developers, government officials and community organizations in the Midwest. This year the conference will take place August 31 - September 2 at the Holiday Inn Mart Plaza in Chicago, Illinois.
USGBC Chapter members can register for $260 until August 1, discounted from $325.
Register by August 1st to receive early bird discount!
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Recently Certified LEED Projects
Congratulations to these recently certified LEED Projects!
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- 1601 S Jefferson Redevelopment, Saint Louis, MO - CERTIFIED (NC)
- The Broadway, a Doubletree by Hilton, Columbia, MO - CERTIFIED (NC)
- Enterprise Olive Administration, Olivette, MO - GOLD (CI)
- Gray Design Group, Saint Louis, MO - SILVER (CI)
- Jaycee Fairgrounds, St. Charles, MO - GOLD (Homes)
- Kum & Go Store 465, Springfield, MO - CERTIFIED (NC)
- Kum & Go Store 468, Springfield, MO - GOLD (NC)
- Kum & Go Store 480, Springfield, MO - SILVER (NC)
- Kum & Go Store 779, Bethany, MO - SILVER (NC)
- NCR of St. Louis, Saint Louis, MO - PLATINUM (Homes)
- McDonnell Hall and Brauer Hall, Ladue, MO - PLATINUM (Schools)
- The North Light Building, Columbia, MO - CERTIFIED (NC)
- OMS/AMSA, Weldon Spring Training Area, MO - SILVER (NC)
- Maryville University School of Health Professions, Town and Country, MO - SILVER (NC)
- Shoreline Management Office, Lake Ozark, MO - CERTIFIED (NC)
- SIUE Engineering Building Addition, Edwardsville, IL - SILVER (NC)
- Training Building, Weldon Spring Training Area, MO - CERTIFIED (NC)
- Urban Chestnut Brewing Company, Saint Louis, MO - SILVER (CI)
- WU Loop Living Phase 1, Saint Louis, MO - PLATINUM (NC)
- Wyndham Branson Sales Center, Branson, MO - CERTIFIED (CI)
 The USGBC- Missouri Gateway Chapter website showcases profiles of local LEED projects. Visit our website to check out the most recently completed profile highlighting the accomplishments of Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville's LEED Gold Certified Art and Design West Building!
Do you know of a recently certified project not on this list? Please contact us and showcase your sustainable achievements!
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| JCI Symposium on Social Equality | | Thursday July 23, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center, UMSL
 Join JCI at the Symposium on Social Equality, focusing on the search for human dignity in the 21st century. This empowering event will unite local, regional, national and international leaders and experts in constructive conversation on how we can sustain social equality for all people.
The Symposium is free to all, but registration is required.
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LEED Committee Call for Volunteers
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Thanks to our Annual Sponsors!
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McCarthy Building Companies - RENEWING Gold
HOK - RENEWING Silver
The financial support of our sponsors is integral to ensuring that everyone can live, work and learn in smart and healthy buildings. Learn more about 2015 Sponsorship Opportunities! What Your Company Gains as a USGBC - MGC Sponsor:
EXPAND: Grow the knowledge of green building and sustainability in our community.
PARTICIPATE: Get involved in educational programs, special events and volunteer committees to showcase your company's leadership. EXPOSURE: As a Chapter Sponsor, your company will be: - Listed on our website which receives 5500 visitors and 39,000 page views per month.
- Included in our monthly e-newsletter with nearly 5,000 subscribers.
- Recognized at monthly programs, with an average attendance of 100.
LEARN: Keep up with the latest green building trends and technologies and earn continuing education hours. ALIGN: Differentiate your company as a leader in the sustainability movement in your community.
USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter Sponsorships includes numerous benefits - from complimentary Chapter memberships and monthly program passes to exposure on the Chapter website, e-news and at events.
You can learn more by downloading our 2015 Sponsor Package or by contacting Emily Andrews at 314-577-0854.
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Thanks to our RESTORATIVE SPONSORS
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Thanks to our PLATINUM SPONSORS
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Thanks to our GOLD SPONSORS
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Thanks to our GREEN SCHOOLS SUPPORTERS
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Thanks to our SILVER SPONSORS
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Ameren Missouri
Pure Power
ASSA ABLOY
Bell Electric
BSI Constructors
Christner, Inc.
Dynamic Controls, Inc.
ECO Recycling, Inc.
Electrical Connection
Enterprise Holdings
Express Scripts
Farnsworth Group
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Hastings & Chivetta
HOK
Johnson Controls
Kirberg
KONE, Inc.
Lighting Associates, Inc.
Microgrid Solar
M3 Engineering Group
National Design Build Services
NewGround
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Oates Associates
Ross & Baruzzini
Siemens
Solutions AEC
Sunwheel Energy, a McCormack Baron Salazar company
Tarlton
Thompson Coburn, LLC
Trane
U.S. Bank
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Thanks to our GREEN SPONSORS
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Azimuth Energy
Custom Engineering
FGM Architects
Green Street St. Louis
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HBD Construction
HDR, Inc
Jacobs
KAI Design & Build
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Missouri American Water
Parsons Brinckerhoff
PayneCrest Electric
Wm. B. Ittner, Inc
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