Happy New Year from the
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CHAPTER EVENTS / INFO |
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SPECIAL OFFER FOR CHAPTER MEMBERS & GUESTS! |
Paul Hawken Lecture Thu Jan 17 @ ULI
South Carolina
Conference in
Columbia
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If you are unable to attend the full ULI Conference next week (see details in right hand panel) but do not want to miss this opportunity to hear Paul Hawken speak, as a conference sponsor we have this special "lecture only" opportunity for our Chapter members and guests for $50/person. You must register through the Chapter; this opportunity is not available at the door.
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Thursday January 17, 2008 |
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Columbia
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Columbia
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Registration begins at 1 PM for the Paul Hawken Lecture. Paul will begin speaking at 1:45 |
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| Go to our website @ www.usgbcsc.org for the registration form. |
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Chapter Meeting January 24, Columbia @ USC GreenQuad Learning Center: 1pm |
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Note: Date is a week later & day earlier than normal meeting. |
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Please join the US Green Building Council South Carolina Chapter for a program on current South Carolina Green Building Legislation. Presented will be a perspective/explanation on the new law requiring State-funded Projects to be LEED Silver Certified from the OSE (Office of State Engineer), an explanation of the role Commissioning plays in LEED projects, and our understanding of Commissioning in the new law, particular. As always, non-members are welcome. |
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Green Building 101 Program - Feb. 7, 6pm - Columbia - Hosted by RCPL & USGBC - SC Chapter |
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The public and anyone interested in understanding what makes a building "green" are invited to a discussion to be given in the Bostick Auditorium, Richland County Public Library, 6:00 - 8:00pm, February 7, 2008. The program will describe how green buildings are certified using the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design®(LEED) rating system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, next steps in evaluating green buildings, the process for becoming a LEED Accredited Professional, and where to find out more information. Attendees can receive continuing education credits. A reception will follow the discussion. Please see our website for details. |
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LEED AP Training Classes |
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Beginning Feb. 14, Columbia @ USC GreenQuad Learning Center |
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The classes are hosted by the USGBC South Carolina Chapter and its affiliate, the University of South Carolina Emerging Green Builders. |
As a follow up to the Green Building 101 program Feb. 7, we will hold a series of training sessions on consecutive Thursdays in February and March to help prepare attendees for the LEED AP exam. Watch our website for details to follow soon.
Note: We are still in need of experienced volunteers from the Chapter to teach the sessions. |
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GreenExpo 2008 Feb. 26-27, Madren Center @ Clemson |
The USGBC South Carolina Chapter and its affiliate, the Clemson University Emerging Green Builders, would like to invite you and your colleagues to participate in the third annual GreenExpo. Over the past years, the GreenExpo has been a huge success and we are working hard to make this year's event even better. GreenExpo 2008 will again be held in February, but at a new venue, the Clemon University conference center. Please see our website for details.
NOTE: Sponsorship opportunities still available for these events! |
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ELECTIONS |
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USGBC-SC 2008 BOARD OF DIRECTOR ELECTIONS RESULTS |
Please welcome our new Directors and Officers for 2008.
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Directors: representing the Upstate region, Scott May; from the Grand Strand region, Denise Sherman; from the Lowcountry region Bryan Cordell and incumbent Barry Taylor.
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Officers: President - Michael Mantai; Vice President / President Elect - Bryan Cordell; Secretary - Mary Pat Crozier; Treasurer - Barry Taylor |
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COMMITTEES |
Make it your New Year's resolution to get involved with the Chapter by serving on one of our committees. We are looking for new chairs of the committees as we start out 2008. Join us in building on the growth and success of the chapter over the last year. See our website for committees and info on each one. |
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AWARDS |
AIA/SC COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT (COTE) AWARDS |
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Hurry ... deadline is fast approaching! |
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Visit the USGBC-SC Chapter website for more information!
http://www.usgbcsc.org/ |
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A special thank you to our annual sponsors below for their support. |
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PLEASE VISIT OUR ANNUAL SPONSORS' WEBSITES: |
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Workshops |
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LEED Charrette Workshop |
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When: Tue., Feb. 26, 2008 (half day) |
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Where: Conference Center & Inn @ Madren Center in Clemson, SC |
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This half-day "train the trainer" program provides a step-by-step guide developed from the best tools & resources for conducting a successful LEED charrette. See Chapter website for info.
Note: Sponsorship opportunities still available for this workshop! |
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Integrated Approach to Successful LEED Projects Workshop |
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When: April 23, 2008 (full day) |
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Where:Metropolitan Convention Center, Columbia, SC |
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This full-day program is for design, construction, and operations professionals who want to implement an integrated approach to neutralizing first costs, improving building performance and reducing operations impacts. Attendees should have completed a technical review workshop or have equivalent knowledge of a LEED Rating System. See the Chapter website for info.
Note: Sponsorship opportunities still available for this workshop! |
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Low Country Provisional Branch |
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Where: 10 Storehouse Row, Charleston, SC
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ULI South Carolina State Conference |
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When: Thu., Jan. 17, 2008
Where: Columbia Convention Center
The conference will highlight Emerging Trends in Real Estate®, the most highly-regarded and widely-read trends and forecast publication in the real estate industry. The afternoon session will feature Paul Hawken, nationally acclaimed environmentalist, entrepreneur, journalist and author. For Details, visit: www.southcarolina.uli.org |
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Upstate Provisional Branch |
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January Meeting |
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When: Thursday, January 24 @12:30pm
Where: Hughes Main Library, Greenville
Branch Business and Educational Program: Understanding LEED Basics of Green Building. See the Chapter website for info. |
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Focus the Nation National Kickoff |
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When: Fri., Jan. 25, 2008 @ 6:00pm
Where: Clemson University
Focus the Nation is coordinating teams of faculty and students at over a thousand colleges, universities and K-12 schools in the United States, to collaboratively engage in a nationwide, interdisciplinary duscussion about "Global Warming Solutions for America." See their website for info. |
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Grand Strand Interest Group Meeting |
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When: January 28, 6:00pm
Where: Earthworks offices, Murrell's Inlet
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