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Upcoming Chapter Events May 9 - LEED for Schools Technical Review - CANCELLED, look for a rescheduled workshop in fall 2008 May 20 - LEED Showcase * June 12 - ReGreen Program with ASID - look for details soon! June 22 - 24 - Greening the Heartland - EARLY REGISTRATION UNTIL MAY 17! July 14 - LEED NC Technical Review at Comemerce Bank West Olive Operations Center * July 17 - Dark Skies program in partnership with American Institute of Architects - St. Louis and the St. Louis Astronomical Society * August 8 - LEED for Existing Buildings Technical Review at Ameren Headquarters * Sponsorship opportunities available! Contact USGBC-STL at (314) 577-0854 or usgbc-stl@mobot.org for more information.
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Greening the Heartland - Early Registration Until May 17!Be sure to register for Greening the Heartland by May 17 to receive the Early Bird Rate! Check out the May Conference Newsletter for updates on speakers and conference details - nearly 100 exhibitors have already registered! Visit www.greeningtheheartland.org to check out the conference schedule and to register. Don't forget to check out the pre and post conference workshops as well, which include a great line up of LEED workshops, Green Advantage Training for Contractors, Green Roof Design 101, Deconstruction & Building Material Reuse Training and Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Training! Embrace Change in 2008 - Participate in the Greening the Heartland Conference June 22-24! USGBC-STL 5th Annual LEED Showcase - May 20St. Louis now boasts 20 LEED Certified Projects (18 commercial and 2 homes) and over 70 LEED Registered Projects! This program will feature presentations on four local projects pursuing LEED certification. We’ll also hear updates on projects featured over the past four years. Projects to be featured: WHEN: Tuesday, May 20, 2008, 5:30: Registration & Networking: 6:15: Program
Program Sponsored by Lighting Associates New System Carpet and Building Care, Ltd. RB Rubber PLEASE NOTE: We will transition to a bottled-water free event at this program. Water will be provided in large containers. Please bring your own reusable mug, cup or water bottle. Thanks for helping reduce the environmental impact of USGBC-STL Programs! Newly Certified LEED Buildings in St. Louis!The St. Louis green building community is very busy. Congratulations to the following projects on their recent LEED Certification! The St. Louis Region is now up to 18 LEED Certified commercial buildings and 2 LEED Certified Homes!
Everything You Didn't Know About Air Barriers- May 21WHAT: Everything You Didn’t Know About Air Barriers– Preventing Moisture Problems in Buildings.
Federal and Local Green Building Legislation
Missouri Legislation: Senate Bill 1181 - Modifies and creates provisions regarding energy efficiency and energy conservation, sponsored By Senator Engler Senate Bill 1261 - Creates requirements and provides incentives for energy efficient products and activities, sponsored by Senator Bray To keep up on the current status of these and other legislation that affects the environment, visit Missouri Votes Conservation's Legislative Tracking Guide. Illinois Legislation: Introducing WeCar!If you haven't already heard (or seen), WeCar is a new car-sharing program available to those working and/or living downtown. Ride yoru bike to work downtown, but need to attend a lunch meeting? WeCar could be the answer! Car sharing is available in many cities around the US so it's exciting to have the option in St. Louis! Whether you need to run out on a quick errand or attend a business meeting, WeCar is a convenient, affordable and environmentally-friendly downtown transportation option
WeCars - gas-electric hybrid vehicles - are available at numerous locations downtown. Learn more about car sharing. For more information or assistance signing up for WeCar, contact (314) 889-8572 or WeCarSTL@erac.com USGBC-St. Louis Regional Chapter Member SurveyThe USGBC-STL Membership Committee has developed a membership survey and we're finally ready to send it out. If you're a member of the Chapter, look for the USGBC-STL Member Survey in your inbox next Tuesday, May 13. Your feedback on this survey is important! Help us be a better Chapter and devote a few mintues to taking the survey when it arrives next week! The USGBC-STL Advocacy Committee is partnering with the local ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) to present a June 12 lunch program on ReGreen. Program planners are still firming up logistics, but look for the official ReGreen Program announcment soon! What is ReGreen?
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