Welcome to the Central Florida Chapter of the
United States Green Building Council
NEXT GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING / CHAPTER PROGRAM:
Our next Chapter Meeting and Program will be on Tuesday, February 3, 2009. The program, time and location is TBA.
*** JANUARY'S GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING / CHAPTER PROGRAM RESCHEDULED ***:
January's Chapter Meeting and Program will be on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 from 5:30-7:30 pm, in the 11th Floor Conference Room at TLC Engineering for Architecture, 255 S. Orlando Ave., Orlando, FL 32801. Registration and refreshments will be from 5:30-6:00. The speakers will present from 6:00 - 7:30. Admission is free to all Central Florida Chapter Members. Non-Members will be asked to pay $10 at the door for admission. Seating is limited. Please RSVP even if you had already registered for the January 6th date.
About the Program
Due to a last minute change in our meeting location's availability, we have rescheduled the LEED for Schools Program for Tuesday, February 10th. We appreciate your understanding and hope that the new date works with your calendar.
The LEED for Schools Rating System recognizes the unique nature of the design and construction of K-12 schools. Based on the LEED for New Construction rating system, LEED for Schools addresses the unique concerns of a school environment, such as classroom acoustics, master planning, mold prevention and environmental site assessment.
Our children and the education community play such a vital role in both our carbon footprint and in our future, understanding and participating in LEED for Schools is vital to not only USGBC but to our community as a whole.
Join us to learn about the LEED for Schools rating system and how from “elementary to college” some school systems are implementing sustainable aspects into there operations and construction activities and responding to State legislation to build sustainable, healthy learning facilities.
You are encouraged to join us at the Grand Bohemian Lounge for an informal social following the program.
CHAPTER STRATEGIC PLANNING MEETING FOR 2009-2010:
Our Chapter will hold its annual Strategic Planning Meeting for 2009-2010 on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 4:00 pm at TLC Engineering. This is a 3-hour or so meeting to set our Chapter's strategic goals for the next two-years. This meeting is an annual event. It is not a regulary chapter meeting. It is open to everyone but it is usually attended by "die-hard" members.
FUTURE CHAPTER MEETINGS, PROGRAMS & EVENTS AT A GLANCE:
- January 21, 2009 - Chapter Strategic Planning Meeting
- February 3, 2009 - Chapter Meeting and Program
- February 10, 2009 - January's Chapter Meeting and Program (rescheduled)
- February 23, 2009 - 2nd Annual LEEDers Cup Golf Tournament, Legacy Club at Alaqua Lakes
- March 3, 2009 - Spring Chapter Social
- April 7, 2009 - Chapter Meeting and Program
- April 10, 2009 - Deadline to submit application for the Honorary David A. Gottfried Scholarship
- May 5, 2009 - Chapter Meeting and Program
- June 2, 2009 - Summer Chapter Social
- July 7, 2009 - Chapter Meeting and Program
- August 4, 2009 - Chapter Meeting and Program
- September 1, 2009 - Fall Chapter Social
- October 6, 2009 - Chapter Meeting and Program
- November 3, 2009 - Chapter Meeting and Program
- November 11-13, 2009 - Greenbuild 2009, Phoenix, AZ
- December 2, 2009 - Winter Chapter Social
USGBC-Central Florida General Membership Meetings and Chapter Programs are usually held the first Tuesday of every month beginning at 5:30 pm but this can vary for special occasions. Please check this website for times, locations and directions. See below for the Brevard Branch meetings.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS:
The next scheduled Board of Directors Meeting is to be announced.
Board Meetings are held when called by the Chapter President. Although anyone interested may attend to observe the proceedings, only Board Members or those presenting to the Board may address or make comments to the Board. If you would like to have an item addressed at the Board Meeting, please submit a proposal in writing with your request no later than the second Friday of each month. The Board will inform you if your item is on the agenda and whether you are invited to present.
Please email Christina Webb, Chapter Chair to submit your proposal.
Thank you from the Chapter Board.
BREVARD BRANCH MEETINGS:
Monthly Brevard Branch Meetings and Programs are usually held the 4th Thursday of every month beginning at 5:00 pm. Please check this website for the location and program. For more information or to join our mailing list please contact: Frank Kline
HONORARY DAVID A. GOTTFRIED SCHOLARSHIP FOR 2009
We are happy to announce the 2009 offering of the Honorary David A. Gottfried Scholarship. A scholarship will be awarded for the 2009-2010 academic year to the student who, based on their completion of the scholarship application, has done the most for market transformation and stewardship in their school, community or career field. The scholarship is available for students currently enrolled in the Central Florida region being defined as counties: Orange, Seminole, Brevard, Lake, Osceola and Volusia County. The deadline to submit the application is April 10, 2009 at 5:00 pm. For more information, visit the Scholarship tab of our website.
2009 SUSTAINING SPONSORS
PLATINUM LEVEL ($7,500 Contribution)
GOLD LEVEL ($5,000 Contribution)
SILVER LEVEL ($2,500 Contribution)
GREEN LEVEL ($1,000 Contribution)
USGBC - CENTRAL FLORIDA BYLAWS
CLICK HERE for a PDF copy of the USGBC
Central Florida Chapter Bylaws.
LINKS TO OTHER FLORIDA AND REGIONAL CHAPTERS
Caribbean Chapter
Florida Capital Region Chapter
Florida Gulf Coast Chapter
Heart of Florida Chapter
North Florida Chapter
Northern Gulf Coast Chapter
South Florida Chapter
The Central Florida Chapter Mission
To have a positive impact on Central Florida's environment, economy, and social well being by:
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Promoting green and sustainable design, construction, and operation of buildings.
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Developing green and sustainable building standards, design practices, and technologies.
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Outreach and education to our members and communities.