Interested in joining the USGBC Wyoming Chapter? We would be happy to have you as a part of the organization! We’ve made an instruction sheet on How to join a Chapter. Feel free to contact the Membership Committee if you have questions about joining, or would like more information.
(At 0:23 in the video, that’s our good friend Deb Kleinman, Exec Dir of USGBC Colorado Chapter!)
MAY 2012
04 – #ChapterChat @ 12pm Topic: Credentialing
08 – Laramie Green Drinks @ 5:30pm-7:00pm at Front Street Tavern
11 – #ChapterChat @ 12pm Topic: Community Green with Vanessa Santos/USGBC
12 – Eco Fair in Jackson – come see our booth!
15 – Green Housing Market [Registration Information]
16 – Green Valuation [Registration Information]
18 – #ChapterChat @ 12pm Topic: Education/Programming
21 – Membership Committee Meeting @ 5pm
25 – #ChapterChat @ 12pm Topic: Regional Priority Credits
JUNE 2012
01 – #ChapterChat @ 12pm Topic: Biomimicry with Kathy Zarsky, Tim McGee
08 – #ChapterChat @ 12pm Topic: Greenbuild with Jennifer Easton/USGBC
12 – Laramie Green Drinks @ 5:30pm-7:00pm at Front Street Tavern
15 – #ChapterChat @ 12pm Topic: Affecting Building Codes
18 – Membership Committee Meeting @ 5pm
22 – #ChapterChat @ 12pm Topic: Green Apple Day of Service with Emily Knupp/USGBC
29 – #ChapterChat @ 12pm Topic: Partnerships
JULY 2012
06 – #ChapterChat @ 12pm Topic: Fundraising
10 – Laramie Green Drinks @ 5:30pm-7:00pm at Front Street Tavern
13 – #ChapterChat @ 12pm Topic: Social Media with Jennifer Easton/USGBC
20 – #ChapterChat @ 12pm Topic: Mid Year Meeting with Margo Street/USGBC
25 – 2012 Mid Year Meeting in San Antonio, TX
26 – 2012 Mid Year Meeting in San Antonio, TX
27 – #ChapterChat @ 12pm Topic: What’s happening at Mid Year Meeting
27 – 2012 Mid Year Meeting in San Antonio, TX
16 – Membership Committee Meeting @ 5pm
AUGUST 2012
14 – Laramie Green Drinks @ 5:30pm-7:00pm at Front Street Tavern
20 – Membership Committee Meeting @ 5pm
SEPTEMBER 2012
11 – Laramie Green Drinks @ 5:30pm-7:00pm at Front Street Tavern
17 – Membership Committee Meeting @ 5pm
OCTOBER 2012
04 – USGBC Wyoming Biennial Meeting in Jackson, WY
05 – USGBC Wyoming Biennial Meeting in Jackson, WY
06 – USGBC Wyoming Biennial Meeting in Jackson, WY
09 – Laramie Green Drinks @ 5:30pm-7:00pm at Front Street Tavern
22 – Membership Committee Meeting
NOVEMBER 2012
13 – Laramie Green Drinks @ 5:30pm-7:00pm at Front Street Tavern
13 – Greenbuild 2012 San Francisco
14 – Greenbuild 2012 San Francisco
15 – Greenbuild 2012 San Francisco
16 – Greenbuild 2012 San Francisco
19 – Membership Committee Meeting @ 5pm
DECEMBER 2012
11 – Laramie Green Drinks @ 5:30pm-7:00pm at Front Street Tavern
17 – Membership Committee Meeting @ 5pm
Welcome to the USGBC Wyoming Chapter Blog – Smart Building in Wyoming!
Why smart building?
Designers, architects, builders and the community as a whole are always looking for ways to do things better, more efficient – this is smart.
Usually being more efficient and improving the way we do something is better for the environment which is what we are about here at the US Green Building Council Wyoming Chapter.
This blog aims to showcase the projects, businesses, people and events in Wyoming that are:
Use this blog for inspiration or ideas and feel free to share any of your ideas with us by emailing: kdahlgren@usgbcwyoming.org.
While most of us live and work in Wyoming because we love it we will occasionally highlight something from outside the state for inspiration.
Check back often and enjoy!
Interested in finding out more about the upcoming release of LEED 2012? We’ve put together a few resources below to help you find out more about participating in public comment, voting and the launch:
LEED 2012 Public Comment Page - the clearinghouse for all LEED 2012 related information from now until the launch this November at Greenbuild.
Important Dates to remember:
March 1 – 20: 3rd Public Comment Open
April 2 – May 1: LEED 2012 Ballot Opt-In Period (members only)
June 1 – 30: LEED 2012 Ballot Voting Period (members only)
Greenbuild 2012: Launch of LEED 2012
Submittal Deadline: Sunday, March 18, 2012, 5 p.m. Pacific Time
USGBC is now accepting proposals for potential presenters and topics for the Chapter Leader Retreat and Green Schools Symposium at the Mid-Year Meeting. These sessions are intended for attendees of both the Retreat and the Symposium (education sessions will be shared) and should support chapter leaders in establishing healthy, vibrant organizations that are delivering on USGBC’s mission. Topics can include governance, programming, communications, leadership, facilitation, fundraising and more.
For more information: https://usgbc.wufoo.com/forms/z7x0q7/
L-R Michael Foote, Pat Davis, Brendan Schulte, Deb Kleinman, Rich Reese, Michael Ziemann, and 50% of Jesse Stover
We had a great first day of meetings yesterday at NOLS International Headquarters in Lander, Wyoming. Our many thanks to John and the staff for their hospitality and organization. We continued the fun at the Cowfish and Lander Bar last night. This morning, we’re gearing up for more strategic planning and looking forward to setting new goals and finding ways to further our mission.
Mark your calendar for our second build day with Habitat for Humanity in Jackson!
Gain first hand experience working on Habitat homes going for LEED Certification and see the progress made since our service day in October.
For more details click here.
We are looking for a lunch donation or sponsorship to provide lunch for jobsite volunteers – approximately 30 people. If you are interested in helping out please contact Katie – kdahlgren@usgbcwyoming.org.
This service day is put on by the Emerging Professional Committee of the USGBC Wyoming Chapter.
Hey, it’s Friday! Do you know what that means? It’s #ChapterChat on Twitter at 1pm Eastern Time! Don’t know what any of that means? Take a look at the following video for more information. Join the conversation!
In case you missed the announcement in late 2010, USGBC announced a new program called LEED Automation [read news release]. Part of LEED Automation led to the creation of the App Lab [read news release], which hopefully becomes the hub for a number of third-party applications that will streamline our interface with LEED submittals and information. Take a minute and check out the current apps in place on the USGBC App Lab page!
Recent article which discusses the Army’s position on LEED: http://www.buildinggreen.com/live/index.cfm/2012/2/2/Army-to-Congress-LEED-Doesnt-Cost-More
