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Monthly Program
January 23 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm
Save the date and join us at the State of the Chapter & Social on January 23rd as we kick off our 2020 programming!
This FREE event - open to members and non-members - is one of the highlights of our year.
- Meet Chapter members and connect with representatives from the board of directors and committees.
- Learn about highlights from the past year and plans for the upcoming year.
- Celebrate the accomplishments of our amazing volunteers.
- Enjoy complimentary beer, wine, and appetizers.
- Find out how you can engage with USGBC-MGC to contribute to a positive future for our community.
- Participate in the silent auction.
This year's event will be hosted by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1 where recent renovations to their building and parking lot boast substantial sustainable features. The 40,000 square foot building was built in 1960 and is on the National Register of Historic Places for its modernist design. Renovations include a solar canopy on their parking lot that provides 160 kWh annually (enough to power 15 average sized homes) and electric vehicle charging stations; new HVAC system projected to save $22,000 annually; added insulation, a white roof, new windows, updated LED lighting, and water efficient fixtures.
We hope you'll join us in welcoming the New Year and contributing to our goal of making every building a green building!
WHEN
Thursday, January 23, 2020, 5:30 - 8:00 pm (note extended timing)
5:30-6:15 pm - Complimentary Wine/Beer, Appetizers, Registration & Networking
6:15-7:00 pm - Formal Presentation
7:00-8:00 pm - Additional Networking
WHERE
IBEW Local 1 Union Hall, 5850 Elizabeth Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110
THANKS TO OUR EVENT SPONSOR!
Jacobs
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 UPCOMING EVENTS
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LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Course
December 6, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Distinguish yourself with a LEED Green Associate credential!
The LEED Green Associate credential is designed for professionals who want to demonstrate green building expertise in non-technical fields of practice. This credential attests to basic knowledge of green design, construction, and operations.
REGISTER>
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December 6, 11:15 am - 12:30 pm
1 LEED Specific GBCI CE Hour for BD+C, ID+C and LEED Green Associate
This webinar will take a deep dive into the nitty gritty of the three Building Product Disclosure and Optimization credits in LEED v4 BD+C and ID+C, providing the rationale for why product choices are so important, and the details on how to achieve points within the three credits.
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December 7, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter Emerging Professionals to participate in a morning of home weatherization with local non-profit
EnergyCare
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December 17, 9 - 11 am
Attendees will receive hands-on help to benchmark their energy and water use in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager and report data to the City of St. Louis.
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December 17, 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
(note date change from Dec 10)
1 LEED Specific GBCI CE Hour for BD+C and LEED Green Associate
Explore design strategies that encourage beneficial occupant behavior in this webinar, while considering the impacts occupant behavior changes can have on a building over its lifetime.
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January 23, 5:30 - 8 pm
Join us at the State of the Chapter & Social on January 23rd as we kick off our 2020 programming! This FREE event - open to members and non-members - is one of the highlights of our year.
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LEED Specific Webinars in December
We are partnering with regional USGBC communities to offer two LEED Specific webinars this December!
1 LEED Specific GBCI CE Hour for BD+C, ID+C and LEED Green Associate
$10 for USGBC-MGC Members & Non-members
This deep dive into the nitty gritty of the three Building Product Disclosure and Optimization credits in LEED version 4 BD+C and ID+C provides the rationale for why product choices are so important, and the details on how to achieve points within the three credits.
1 LEED Specific GBCI CE Hour for BD+C and LEED Green Associate
$10 for USGBC-MGC Members |
$30 for Non-members
NOTE DATE CHANGE; previously listed as Dec 10.
In this one-hour course, the participant will explore design strategies that encourage beneficial occupant behavior. Consider the impacts occupant behavior changes can have on a building over its lifetime, dispel myths that key occupant behaviors cannot be directed by designers, and learn how these strategies can help achieve LEED certification.
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The USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter Emerging Professionals (EPs) are recent graduates, young professionals and those new to the green building industry. EPs get together each month to network, share experiences, and give back to the community. All are welcome to attend - join them for an upcoming event soon! Sign up for their email updates
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Saturday, December 7, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter Emerging Professionals to participate in a morning of home weatherization with local non-profit
EnergyCare
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Interested in joining us as Speakers Bureau Volunteer? Please e-mail
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March 2-4 in Portland, OR
The Green Schools Conference & Expo is the only national event to bring together all the players involved in making green schools a reality: people who lead, operate, build and teach in U.S. schools. Three days of programming will offer inspiring keynote speakers, informative workshops and breakout sessions and the chance to network with colleagues from across the country. L
earn from and network with educational leaders, green building professionals, nonprofit partners, and others who are passionate about the future of green schools.
Don't miss the opportunity to hear from the 2020 keynote speaker, Danni Washington. As the first African-American/woman of color to host her own science television series, Danni Washington is deeply passionate about our oceans and science communications. At age 21, she and her mom Michelle Swaby-Smith co-founded the Big Blue & You - a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring and educating youth about marine conservation through the arts and media. Danni is the host of a STEM educational TV series which features the latest advancements in bio-inspired technology and design called XPLORATION NATURE KNOWS BEST which is nationally syndicated on FOX & available on HULU, Amazon Prime and throughout the world.
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City of St. Louis 100% Clean Energy Report
For more than 18 months, a dedicated group of volunteer consultants worked to develop a Pathways Report to provide suggested ways to meet St. Louis' 100 percent clean energy goal by 2035. There are multiple tools and strategies that could be used to provide 100 percent clean energy and each has a different set of costs, economic benefits, avoided emissions, health benefits, and potential to create jobs. The proposed Pathways were evaluated and scored according to the five goals set by the Advisory Board, which were reaffirmed by the community.
Some suggestions from the report are already moving forward, such as Solar-Ready requirements for new construction. Others, like a Building Energy Performance Standard, are in development.
We are honored that USGBC-Missouri Gateway played a role in this report. Executive Director, Emily Andrews, served on the Clean Energy Advisory Board and the Technical Committee to the board.
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St. Louis County Boards and Commissions
Have you ever wondered how decisions get made at the local level? Often its through appointed board and commissions at the county or municipal level - and local government entities are always looking for citizens with relevant experience to apply. That could be you! USGBC-Missouri Gateway Members can help bring green building, energy efficiency and sustainability practices to the forefront locally by researching opportunities with local boards and commissions.
St. Louis County has been in the news lately as they seek to get their boards updated. Maybe there's a fit for you - from Air Pollution to Building Code Review to Electrical Code Review. And more!
Submit an application to St. Louis County>
Your local municipality might need volunteers too - check out their websites if you're interested. And if you live outside St. Louis City or County, there are likely opportunities where you live as well.
If you do apply, be sure to notify your County Councilperson or Alderperson. And let the Chapter know if you get appointed. We like to keep track of the great work our members are doing in the community!
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Thanks To Our Members!
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Welcome New Members
Jennifer Chiodini, Chiodini Realty
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Thanks to our Renewing Members
December 2019
Susan Danna, Susan Danna, Architect
Martin Fox, Teknion LLC
Jordan Monette, Soulful Properties, LLC
Kurt Kreutz, US Bank
Kelley Raftery, Ranken Technical College
Laurie Thompson, Negwer Materials, Inc.
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Kendrick Tella, WSP USA
Kevin Corzatt, BSI Constructors, Inc.
Patty Gaus, Gaus Acoustics
Paul Sharamitaro, BSI Constructors
James Huang, Vestal Corporation
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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December 7
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December 27
Through January 4, 2020
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Thanks to our New & Renewing Annual Sponsors!
Lighting Associates, Inc. - Renewing SILVER
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The financial support of our sponsors is integral to ensuring that everyone can live, work and learn in smart and healthy buildings.
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 community projects to showcase your company's leadership.
EXPOSURE: As a Chapter Sponsor, your company will be:
- Listed on our website which receives 6,500 visitors and 60,000 page views per month.
- Included in our monthly e-newsletter with over 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 Sponsorship includes numerous benefits - from complimentary Chapter memberships and monthly program passes to exposure on the Chapter website, e-news and at events.
Learn about Sponsorship Opportunities!
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GREEN SCHOOL CHAMPIONS
GREEN SCHOOLS SUPPORTERS
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Innovative Technology Education Fund
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Cushman & Wakefield
Custom Engineering
DJM Ecological
Dynamic Controls, Inc.
ECO Recycling
Energy Resources Group
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Guarantee Electrical Company
Mackey Mitchell Architects
Metro Lighting
Missouri American Water
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Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 562
Rosemann and Associates
Villa Lighting
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Advanced Green Consulting
ASSA ABLOY
Electro Plastics/STEP Warm Floor
Ittner Architects
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Hastings + Chivetta
HDR
Integrated Facility Services
Mechanical Contractors Association of Eastern Missouri
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PayneCrest Electric
Schaeffer Marketing Group
Siemens
S.M. Wilson
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USGBC-MISSOURI GATEWAY CHAPTER MISSION
To initiate, develop and accelerate the implementation of green building concepts, technologies and principles that promote environmentally responsible, prosperous and healthy places to live, work, and learn.
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