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**Third Emerald Gala on June 14** **Silent Auction Flyer** **Natural Leaders Award Flyer**

	Thank you to our 2008 Sustaining Partners and Program Partners
	To learn more about our Sustaining Partners Program and to view current 2008 sponsors, please visit the sponsors' page. Special thanks to the sponsor of the February LEED Extra Credit.

	National Links USGBC National Green Home Guide Build Green Schools Playbook for Green Buildings & Neighborhoods Greenbuild 365 Green Building Certification Institute Regreen Chapter Links Current Listserv Events Calendar LEED AP Study Session LEED Extra Credit Nuts & Bolts for Contractors LEED Workshops New Horizons Garden Conferences Speakers Bureau Job Seeker Job Postings Volunteer Today Media Room Event Gallery Conflict of Interest Policy	UPCOMING CHAPTER EVENTS
		May 19th 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM - LEED AP Study Session @ Chicago Center for Green Technology May 20th 8:00 PM - 5:00 PM - LEED for Existing Buildings Technical Review Workshop @ Merchandise Mart May 22nd 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Chapter Business Meeting in Chicago May 23rd 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM - Homing in on Green - Jumpstarting the Demand for Eco-Friendly Housing in Chicago @ Hyatt in Lisle May 26th - Chapter office closed for Memorial Day May 28th 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM - LEED for Existing Buildings Program @ BP in Warrenville June 5th 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM - LEED Extra Credit @ Salvage One in Chicago June 14th 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM - Emerald Gala -- Tickets -- Silent Auction Donation Form -- Natural Leader Award Nomination Form June 17th - Understanding LEED Project Costs and Returns Workshop @ Merchandise Mart June 20th - Green Building: The Nuts & Bolts for Contractors June 23rd - LEED AP Study Session @ Chicago Center for Green Technology June 25th - Green Giant - LEED for Existing Buildings and Commercial Interiors @ Merchandise Mart
		CHAPTER ANNOUNCEMENTS
		Newly Released Studies Confirm Energy Savings Significant in LEED, ENERGY STAR Buildings Chicago Chapter receives ShoreBank Green Neighbor Award Chapter launches 2008 sponsorship program New member orientation Chapter bylaws updated Green Building and Sustainability Legislation Update Chicago Chapter wins the 2006 Chapter Award for Education
		UPCOMING COMMITTEE MEETINGS
		April 9th 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM - West Cook / DuPage @ Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle April 21st - Fox River Valley April 29th 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM - North Cook / Lake @ Phoenix Builders, 1801 Winnetka Circle, Rolling Meadows May 8th 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - State & Local Govt @ Emerald Loop, 216 N Wabash, Chicago May 9th 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Public Relations @ VOA, 224 S Michigan, Chicago May 12th 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM - Programs @ IA - Interior Architects , 205 W Wacker, #1500, Chicago May 13th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM - Emerging Green Builders @ CDM, 125 S Wacker, Suite 600, Chicago May 13th 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Green Schools @ Chicago Public Schools, 125 S Clark, 17th Floor, Chicago May 13th 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Special Events @ John Buck, 1 North Wacker, Chicago May 19th 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM - Education / Research @ Leopardo, 333 W Wacker, 2nd Floor, Chicago May 20th 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Residential Green Building @ Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N Sacramento, Chicago May 21st 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Membership
		GREEN TECH U
		programs will be available soon
		OUTREACH EVENTS
		May 16th - ASHRAE presents: Design of Geothermal Heat Pump Systems for Commercial and Institutional Buildings May 18th - 21st - ICSC International Council of Shopping Centers Spring Convention: The Green Initiative in Las Vegas June 5th - World Environment Day at Chicago Botanic Garden June 9th - 11th - NeoCon World's Trade Fair in Chicago June 11th - NAESCO Midwest Regional Meeting: Embracing Energy Efficiency as the Fastest Road to Green in Oak Brook June 22nd - 24th - Greening the Heartland in St. Louis

Mission

The mission of the USGBC-Chicago Chapter is to lead the regional transformation of the built environment to ecologically sustainable, profitable, healthy places through education.

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