Committees and Their Missions

Welcome to the Green Healthcare Circle committee space where you can learn about our mission, join our online conversation, find details of our future events and meetings and access relevant resources.

Committee Mission
To address the needs of hospitals, healthcare institutions and the professionals who are responsible for planning, designing, constructing and operating them with green and sustainable goals. We work to advance and promote sustainable and environmentally responsible development, design, construction and operations in order to enhance the environment for healing and working in the region’s healthcare institutions and facilities.

Structure
The circle is composed of two parts:
1) A working committee of professionals in design, engineering, construction, consulting, and government with a strong interest and expertise in sustainable design, construction and operations (such as LEED projects);
2) An advisory council that reviews the working committee’s plans for educational events and activities to be sure they will address the needs of senior healthcare executives and decision makers.

Meetings
For the months of July and August we will meet on the 2nd Monday of the month, from 3:30 - 5:30 PM at One Penn Center, Suite 1145, Suburban Station, 1617 JFK BLVD., Philadelphia, PA.  For the months of September through December we will meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.  See the event tab above for a complete time table of our meetings.  Our next meeting is Monday, July 12, 2010.

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Contact our committee co-chairs Zoe Kron and Michael Pavelsky at healthcare@dvgbc.org and introduce yourself.

Welcome to the Green Residential Circle committee space where you can learn about our mission, join our online conversation, find details of our future events and meetings and access relevant resources.

Committee Mission
Identify ways DVGBC can address and serve the needs of the residential sector, from homeowners, builders, and contractors to realtors, suppliers, designers and others in this under served segment of the market.

We have worked to identify the educational and networking needs in the residential sector and developed programs based on meeting those needs. Initiatives have included:

• Design workshops to educate homeowners on how to green their homes
• Reports on cost analysis of green versus conventional building for home builders
• How to reduce the barriers of green building and LEED
• Creating a green show home
• Web-based education opportunities for consumer activism
• Green home tours

Meetings
We meet on the 1st Tuesday of each month at One Penn Center, 1617 JFK Blvd., Suite 1145, Philadelphia. See the event tab above for a complete time table of our meetings.

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Contact our committee co-chairs Sherry Riesner of Keller Williams Real Estate and Jon Jensen of MaGrann Associates and introduce yourself - Send an Email

Welcome to the Green Schools Circle committee space where you can learn about our mission, join our online conversation, find details of our future events and meetings and access relevant resources.

Committee Mission
To address the needs of schools, educational institutions and the professionals who are responsible for planning, designing, constructing and operating them with green and sustainable goals. We work to advance and promote sustainable and environmentally responsible development, design, construction and operations in order to enhance the environment for learning and working in the region’s educational institutions and facilities.

We run educational events promoting practices such as recycling and green cleaning and promote the USGBC pilot project developing LEED for Existing Schools, that four Delaware Valley school districts are currently involved in.

Meetings
We meet on the 4th Wednesday of each month, from 9:00 - 11:00 AM at One Penn Center, Suite 1145, Suburban Station, 1617 JFK BLVD., Philadelphia, PA. See the event tab above for a complete timetable of our meetings.  Our next meeting is July 28, 2010

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Contact our committee chair Lorna Rosenburg, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Welcome to the Metro Advocacy & Outreach committee space where you can learn about our mission, join our online conversation, find details of our future events and meetings and access relevant resources.

Committee Mission
- To advocate sustainability and green buildings in the Delaware Valley by focused outreach efforts to elected officials, civic leaders, business leaders, community leaders and local residents.
- To develop a consistent message about sustainability and green buildings that is targeted to each of the main stakeholder groups and that makes connections to their particular interests.

Meetings
We meet on the last Thursday of each month, from 8:30 - 10:00 AM at One Penn Center, Suite 1145, Suburban Station, 1617 JFK BLVD., Philadelphia, PA. See the event tab above for a complete timetable of our meetings.

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Contact our committee Co-Chairs: Will Agate and Carolyn Barry and introduce yourself - (email)

Welcome to the Metro Development & Sponsorship Committee space where you can learn about our mission, join our online conversation, find details of our future events and meetings and access relevant resources.

Committee Mission

- To maintain and increase the number of financial supporters supporting the DVGBC.
- To meet monthly to discuss DVGBC advantages for sponsors, current sponsorship levels, and prospective sponsors.
- Act as a highly motivated, results-driven marketing group for the DVGBC.

Recently, the committee strategically overhauled the sponsorship levels providing better advantages and access for sponsor companies, as well as more revenue for the DVGBC.

Meetings
We meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month, 4 - 6PM at One Penn Center, Suite 999, Suburban Station, 1617 JFK BLVD., Philadelphia, PA. See the event tab above for a complete timetable of our meetings.

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Contact one of our committee Co-Chairs:   Send an email

• Alice Cathcart, SunPower Corporation
• Matt Dugan, DVL Automation

Welcome to the Metro Educational Programs Committee space where you can learn about our mission, join our online conversation, find details of our future events and meetings and access relevant resources.

Committee Mission

• Establish, coordinate and facilitate an annual calendar of educational and training events
• Support and partner with other educational efforts in the community
• Prepare an annual plan for programs and education with quantitative goals and a budget
• Collect and distribute information to educate and enhance the knowledge of the design and development community to further the goals of a sustainably built environment

Meetings
We meet one evening during the last week of the month, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM.  Days rotate, so please see the Main Event Calendar for upcoming dates.

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Contact our committee chair Kristie Kozenewski and introduce yourself - Send an email

Welcome to the Emerging Professionals Committee space where you can learn about our mission, join our online conversation, find details of our future events and meetings and access relevant resources.

Committee Mission
The mission of the Emerging Professionals Committee is to create a network of emerging leaders and develop opportunities for involvement through the USGBC to further generate momentum for the green building industry. Emerging Professionals represent a coalition of students and young professionals intent on promoting the integration of future leaders into the green building movement.

Structure
The EP is comprised of a steering committee of students and working professionals. EP membership is $25 per year and affords you the benefits of reduced costs at programs and events, listserv information, discounts for LEED certification training and examinations, and more.

Meetings
See the event tab above for a complete time table of our meetings.

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Attend a meeting, we meet on the 3rd Monday of each month from 6-8 PM at the DVGBC office (1617 JFK Blvd, Suite 999.)   Our next meeting is Monday, August 16.

Contact our committee Chair Jessica Lacroce and Vice Chair Salley Azer.
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Welcome to the Metro Marketing Committee space where you can learn about our mission, join our online conversation, find details of our future events and meetings and access relevant resources.

Committee Mission
The mission of the Marketing Committee is to:

• Increase awareness of DVGBC and the role it can play as a resource provider to advocate for green design in the Delaware Valley
• Use internal and external communications to target markets through: publicity, events, collaborations, printed materials, web pages, a member’s directory and an annual report
• Prepare an annual marketing plan for membership with quantitative goals and a budget with projected income and expenses
  

Meetings
See the event tab above for a complete time table of our meetings.

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Attend a meeting, we meet every 1st Wednesday of each month from 9-11 AM at One Penn Center, 1617 JFK Blvd., Suite 1145, Philadelphia, PA.  Our next meeting is July 7, 2010.
Contact our committee co-chairs Patti Peiffer, quesited, llc and Cynthia Gale, BarberGale Group, Inc
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Welcome to the Metro Membership committee space where you can learn about our mission, join our online conversation, find details of our future events and meetings and access relevant resources.

Committee Mission
The mission of the Membership Committee is to:

• Develop and plan activities and events that work to strengthen our core membership through networking, such as our monthly Meet 'n' Mingles, and our annual Green Building Celebration
• Develop ways in which to foster greater outreach to grow our membership
• Orient potential and new members on how to become a member, and the benefits of a DVGBC membership

Meetings
See the event tab above for a complete time table of our meetings.

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Attend a meeting, we meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 4-6 PM at One Penn Center, 1617 JFk Blvd., Suite 1145, Philadelphia, PA.  Our next meeting is July 14, 2010.
Contact our committee co-Chairs: Paul Garvey, Cushman & Wakefield and Nicole Carville, Haworth
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Welcome to the Student Sustainable Design Competition committee space where you can learn about our mission, join our online conversation, find details of our future events and meetings and access relevant resources.

Committee Mission
To create an interactive design competition that will expose participants to sustainable design strategies, USGBC LEED criteria and an integrated design process. The Delaware Valley Green Building Council annually hosts the Student Sustainable Design Competition targeting integration with the Spring college and university curriculum. The competition encourages colleges, universities, design and engineering professionals, and community members to partner around an applied learning experience that focuses on sustainable design.

Meetings
See the event tab above for a complete time table of our meetings.

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Contact our committee Co-chairs Chloe Bendistis and Olivia Hawkey at sustainabledesigncomp@dvgbc.org and introduce yourself.
 

Welcome to the Board work space where you can find a meeting time table and access relevant resources.

Committee Mission
The responsibilities of the board includes setting policy, providing oversight and actting as public figures for DVGBC.

Meetings
See the event tab above for a complete time table of meetings.

• Create a board profile consistent with the Strategic Plan to ensure diversity and that the board is populated to carry out the plan
• Solicit interest from potential new board members to meet the profile and to replace members lost through term expiration and attrition, and nominate them for election
• Conduct annual elections
• Take responsibility for board life, monitor the performance of board members, sanction members when required, and acknowledge individual contributions at appropriate times
• Develop procedures and policies for the organization to meet strategic goals

• Provide leadership and oversight for the organization
• Constitute the boards’ committees, ensure they receive the support necessary to carry out their charges, and hold them accountable for the implementation of their plans
• Support and evaluate the Executive Director

Welcome to the Finance Committee work space where you can learn about our mission, find a timetable of our meetings and access relevant resources.

Committee Mission

• Establish a strategic financial plan and build a sustainable fiscal program
• Provide financial oversight for the staff and the organization in general
• Support the fiscal needs of the other committees and act as the board’s financial liaison
• Oversee audits, tax reporting and any other non-profit financial reporting requirements

Meetings
See the event tab above for a meeting time table

Welcome to the Bucks-Montgomery Advocacy & Outreach committee space where you can learn about our mission, join our online conversation, find details of our future events and meetings and access relevant resources.

Committee Mission
- To advocate sustainability and green buildings in the Delaware Valley by focused outreach efforts to elected officials, civic leaders, business leaders, community leaders and local residents.
- To develop a consistent message about sustainability and green buildings that is targeted to each of the main stakeholder groups and that makes connections to their particular interests.

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Contact our committee Co-Chairs: Larry Menkes and Tom Bath and introduce yourself - bucks-montadvocacy@dvgbc.org

Welcome to the Bucks-Montgomery Educational Programs Committee space where you can learn about our mission, join our online conversation, find details of our future events and meetings and access relevant resources.

Committee Mission

* Establish, coordinate and facilitate an annual calendar of educational and training events
* Support and partner with other educational efforts in the community
* Prepare an annual plan for programs and education with quantitative goals and a budget
* Collect and distribute information to educate and enhance the knowledge of the design and development community to further the goals of a sustainably built environment

Meetings
We meet monthly.  Days rotate, so please see the Main Event Calendar for upcoming dates.

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Contact our committee chair Holly Richter and introduce yourself, bucks-monteducation@dvgbc.org

Welcome to the Lehigh Valley Emerging Professionals committee space where you can learn about our mission, join our online conversation, find details of our future events and meetings and access relevant resources.

Committee Mission
The mission of the Bucks-Montgomery Branch Emerging Professionals Committee is to create a network of emerging green building leaders and develop opportunities for involvement through the USGBC to further generate momentum for the green building industry. Bucks-Montgomery Branch Emerging Professionals represent a coalition of students and young professionals intent on promoting the integration of future leaders into the green building movement.

Meetings
See the event tab above for a complete time table of our meetings.

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Contact our committee Chair Bill Stevens
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Welcome to the Bucks-Mont Branch Marketing Committee work space!  This is a space for the committee to share best practices, resources, and ideas.

Committee Mission
The mission of the Marketing Committee is to:

• Increase awareness of DVGBC and the role it can play as a resource provider to advocate for green design in the Delaware Valley
• Use internal and external communications to target markets through: publicity, events, collaborations, printed materials, web pages, a member’s directory and an annual report
• Prepare an annual marketing plan for membership with quantitative goals and a budget with projected income and expenses
  

Get Started

• Join the Committee
• Come to our Kick-Off meeting!  Tuesday, August 24, 2010,  9:00-10:00 AM at Panera Bread in the Shops at Valley Square in Warrington (Easton Road/611 & Street Road in front of Wegmans)
• Post blogs, resources and events for everyone to see and discuss
  
  Introduce yourself to our Bucks-Mont Marketing Chair: Jill Kowalski at bucks-montmarketing@dvgbc.org

Welcome to the Bucks-Montgomery Branch Membership Committee space where you can learn about our mission, join our online conversation, find details of our future events and meetings and access relevant resources.

Committee Mission

* Develop and plan activities and events that work to strengthen our core membership through networking, such as our monthly Meet & Mingles, and our Annual Green Building Celebration
* Develop ways in which to foster greater outreach to grow our membership
* Orient potential and new members on how to become a member, and the benefits of a DVGBC membership

Meetings
See the event tab above for a complete timetable of our meetings.

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Contact our committee Chair: Terri Swain, Earthbound Homes, bucks-montmembership@dvgbc.org

Welcome to the Bucks-Mont Branch Steering Committee space where you can learn about our mission, join our online conversation, find details of our future events and meetings and access relevant resources.

Committee Mission
To oversee the operation of the Bucks-Mont Branch and work throughout Bucks & Montgomery Counties to promonte DVGBC's mission to transform the Delaware Valley through sustainable and environmentally responsible planning, design, construction and operation of the region’s buildings, landscapes, cities and communities, mindful of the legacy left for future generations

Strategic Goals
Lead the advancement of green building policies, practices and projects throughout the Delaware Valley region.

Advocate for effective and comprehensive green building policy and building and zoning codes to all levels of government in the Delaware Valley region.

Build social equity by supporting community leaders as advocates for green communities including infrastructure, landscapes, building design, rehabilitation, and operation.

Increase membership and create an exceptional member experience that provides meaningful opportunities for professional development, social networking and thoughtful discussion of green building policies and practices.

Develop the DVGBC’s organizational structure and leadership capacity to leverage the knowledge, expertise and passion of all DVGBC members.

Position the DVGBC as the Delaware Valley region’s green building leader and first point of contact.

Meetings
See the event tab above for a complete timetable of our meetings.

Send an email bucks-mont@dvgbc.org
 

Welcome to the Delaware Branch Education & Advocacy Committee space where you can learn about our mission, join our online conversation, find details of our future events and meetings and access relevant resources.

Committee Mission

• Establish, coordinate and facilitate an annual calendar of educational and training events
• Support and partner with other educational efforts in the community
• Prepare an annual plan for programs and education with quantitative goals and a budget
• Collect and distribute information to educate and enhance the knowledge of the design and development community to further the goals of a sustainably built environment
• Advocate sustainability and green buildings in the Delaware Valley by focused outreach efforts to elected officials, civic leaders, business leaders, community leaders and local residents
• Develop a consistent message about sustainability and green buildings that is targeted to each of the main stakeholder groups and that makes connections to their particular interests.

Meetings
See the event tab above for a complete timetable of our meetings.

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Contact our committee chair: Kim Ilardi, Whiting Turner

Welcome to the Delaware Branch Steering Committee space where you can learn about our mission, join our online conversation, find details of our future events and meetings and access relevant resources.

Committee Mission
To oversee the development of the Delaware Branch and focus work locally to promonte DVGBC's mission to transform the Delaware Valley through sustainable and environmentally responsible planning, design, construction and operation of the region’s buildings, landscapes, cities and communities, mindful of the legacy left for future generations

Meetings
We meet on the first Tuesday of the month. See the event tab above for a complete timetable of our meetings.

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Contact our committee Chair Linda Schultz and introduce yourself - (email)

Welcome to the Lehigh Valley Branch Advocacy & Outreach committee space where you can learn about our mission, join our online conversation, find details of our future events and meetings and access relevant resources.

Committee Mission
- To advocate sustainability and green buildings in the Delaware Valley by focused outreach efforts to elected officials, civic leaders, business leaders, community leaders and local residents.
- To develop a consistent message about sustainability and green buildings that is targeted to each of the main stakeholder groups and that makes connections to their particular interests.

Meetings
When: 3rd Friday of the Month

Time: 12:00 - 1:30

Location: Barry Isett & Associates, Inc. ( Trexlertown Office ) 85 South Route 100 & Kressler Lane, Trexlertown PA 18087-0146 

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Contact our Committee Chair: Christine Mildner, Barry Isett & Associates, Inc.
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 Welcome to the Lehigh Valley Branch Development & Sponsorship Committee space where you can learn about our mission, join our online conversation, find details of our future events and meetings and access relevant resources.

Committee Mission

- To maintain and increase the number of financial supporters supporting the DVGBC.
- To meet monthly to discuss DVGBC advantages for sponsors, current sponsorship levels, and prospective sponsors.
- Act as a highly motivated, results-driven marketing group for the DVGBC.

Meetings
See the event tab above for a complete timetable of our meetings.

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Contact our committee chair - Bud Hackett, Ondra-Huyett Associates Send an email

Welcome to the Lehigh Valley Branch Educational Programs Committee space where you can learn about our mission, join our online conversation, find details of our future events and meetings and access relevant resources.

Committee Mission

• Establish, coordinate and facilitate an annual calendar of educational and training events
• Support and partner with other educational efforts in the community
• Prepare an annual plan for programs and education with quantitative goals and a budget
• Collect and distribute information to educate and enhance the knowledge of the design and development community to further the goals of a sustainably built environment.

Meetings
See the event tab above for a complete timetable of our meetings.

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Contact our committee chair Scott Ziegenfus, Lutron Electronics - Send an email

Welcome to the Lehigh Valley Emerging Professionals committee space where you can learn about our mission, join our online conversation, find details of our future events and meetings and access relevant resources.

Committee Mission
The mission of the Lehigh Valley Branch Emerging Professionals Committee is to create a network of emerging green building leaders and develop opportunities for involvement through the USGBC to further generate momentum for the green building industry. Lehigh Valley Branch Emerging Professionals represent a coalition of students and young professionals intent on promoting the integration of future leaders into the green building movement.

Meetings
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Contact our committee chairs Chair: John Pozzetta, The Stone House Group - Send an email

Welcome to the Lehigh Valley Branch Marketing Committee space where you can learn about our mission, join our online conversation, find details of our future events and meetings and access relevant resources.

Committee Mission
- Increase awareness of DVGBC and the role it can play as a resource provider to advocate for green design in the Delaware Valley.
- Use internal and external communications to target markets through: publicity, events, collaborations, printed materials, web pages, a member’s directory and an annual report.
- Prepare an annual marketing plan for membership with quantitative goals and a budget with projected income and expenses.

Meetings
See the event tab above for a complete timetable of our meetings.

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Contact our committee chairs: Lucienne Di Biase Dooley, Artefact, Inc.- Send an email

Welcome to the Lehigh Valley Membership Committee space where you can learn about our mission, join our online conversation, find details of our future events and meetings and access relevant resources.

Committee Mission
The mission of the Membership Committee is to:

• Develop and plan activities and events that work to strengthen our core membership through networking, such as our monthly Meet 'n' Mingles, and our annual Green Building Celebration
• Develop ways in which to foster greater outreach to grow our membership
• Orient potential and new members on how to become a member, and the benefits of a DVGBC membership

Meetings
See the event tab above for a complete time table of our meetings.

Join this committee by clicking "join" on the menu to your left

Contact our Committee Chair: Michael Jouaneh, Lutron
lv-membership@dvgbc.org 

Welcome to the LV Branch Supervisory Committee space where you can learn about our mission, join our online conversation, find details of our future events and meetings and access relevant resources.

Committee Mission
To oversee the operation of the Lehigh Valley Branch and work throughout the Lehigh Valley to promonte DVGBC's mission to transform the Delaware Valley through sustainable and environmentally responsible planning, design, construction and operation of the region’s buildings, landscapes, cities and communities, mindful of the legacy left for future generations

Meetings
See the event tab above for a complete timetable of our meetings.

Send an email lehighvalley@dvgbc.org
 

Welcome to the Metro Advocacy & Outreach Regional Outreach Sub-Committee work space where you can learn about our mission, join our online conversation, find details of our future events and meetings and access relevant resources.

Committee Mission
To work towards the regional outreach goals of the Metro Advocacy & Outreach Sub Committee.

Meetings
See the event tab above for a complete timetable of our meetings.

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Contact our committee chair: James Kerr, IMC Construction
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