Tag: Community

  • Calling all green professionals of faith

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    In August, Reverend Sally Bingham from Interfaith Power and Light (IPL) called on the USGBC Community to support the greening of congregations in her article, “Partnering for Faithful Stewardship.” In conjunction with USGBC’s partnerships with IPL and other faith-based partners like GreenFaith, National Religious Partnership on the Environment,

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  • Meet USGBC: Fleming Roberts

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    What’s your name and title at USGBC?

    Fleming Roberts, Policy and Advocacy Associate.

    How long have you worked here?

    Since the summer of 2012.

    How do you get to work?

    I walk, ruining many pairs of flats in the process. 

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  • Elect the 2014 USGBC Board of Directors: Your vote counts

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    Have you cast your vote?

    The Board of Directors election period opened on Oct. 1 and runs for 30 days.

    A minimum of 10% of USGBC member organizations must vote. That’s why it’s especially important for you to take a moment and vote now!

    VOTE

    Each year, USGBC members have a unique opportunity to shape USGBC’s future by electing its national Board members. Your vote is critical and it influences key decisions about how USGBC serves you, educates the industry, and advances the mission.

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  • Malcolm Lewis IMPACT! Award – Planting a SEED

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    Thanks in part to its dedicated volunteers who contributed 500,000 hours to the green building movement in 2012 alone, the USGBC community continues to advance a healthier, more sustainable and prosperous built environment in communities across the globe. The Malcolm Lewis IMPACT! Award, a prestigious annual award, recognizes a high-impact, volunteer driven project or initiative that supports USGBC’s mission. 2013 nominations are open through Oct.

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  • Malcolm Lewis IMPACT! Award – Reclaim + Remake

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    Thanks in part to its dedicated volunteers who contributed 500,000 hours to the green building movement in 2012 alone, the USGBC community continues to advance a healthier, more sustainable and prosperous built environment in communities across the globe. The Malcolm Lewis IMPACT! Award, a prestigious annual award, recognizes a high-impact, volunteer driven project or initiative that supports USGBC’s mission. 2013 nominations are open through Oct.

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  • Announcing candidates for the 2014 Board of Directors election

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    Updated Oct. 17, 2013

    Each year, USGBC’s growing member community influences the future of our movement by volunteering to serve on our Board of Directors and participating in a dynamic election.

    On behalf of the Nominating Working Group, I am truly excited to announce the following 17-candidate election slate for the six open seats on the 2014 Board of Directors.

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  • Meet USGBC: Christina Kuo

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    What’s your name and position at USGBC?
    Christina Kuo, State and Local Campaign Manager.

    How long have you been at USGBC? 
    Just two months!

    What’s your hometown? 
    West Bloomfield, Michigan. I’ve lived in Taiwan and England as well – but I like to say that I’m mostly from Michigan.

    Who would you invite to your dream dinner party?
    Former President Bill Clinton.

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  • Malcolm Lewis IMPACT! Award – Democratic National Convention sustainability legacy initiative

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    Thanks in part to its dedicated volunteers who contributed 500,000 hours to the green building movement in 2012 alone, the USGBC community continues to advance a healthier, more sustainable and prosperous built environment in communities across the globe. The Malcolm Lewis IMPACT! Award, a prestigious annual award, recognizes a high-impact, volunteer driven project or initiative that supports USGBC’s mission. 2013 nominations are open through Oct.

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  • Malcolm Lewis IMPACT! Award – Democratic National Convention sustainability legacy initiative

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    Thanks in part to its dedicated volunteers who contributed 500,000 hours to the green building movement in 2012 alone, the USGBC community continues to advance a healthier, more sustainable and prosperous built environment in communities across the globe. The Malcolm Lewis IMPACT! Award, a prestigious annual award, recognizes a high-impact, volunteer driven project or initiative that supports USGBC’s mission. 2013 nominations are open through Oct.

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