Transcript Webcast for Chapter Leaders Regions

Webcast for Chapter Leaders
April
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2006
Regionalism Update
Webcast for Chapter Leaders
• What is regionalism?
– From May 2005 to present
• Where are we?
– Completed 8 regional meetings
– New Chapter Steering Committee
– Local, regional and national
representation
2006 Chapter Steering Committee
Charle-Pan Dawson- Northeast Upstate Chapter
Richard Graves- Maine Chapter
Kim Shinn- Middle Tennessee Chapter
Sara O’Mara- Charlotte Chapter
John Toppe- Florida Gulf Coast Chapter
Aida Bao-Garcia- South Florida Chapter
Stace McGee- New Mexico Chapter
Dana Kose- Colorado Chapter
Mick Dalrymple- Arizona Chapter
Heather Venhaus- Central Texas Balcones Chapter
Janna Connor- North Texas Chapter
Ted van der Linden- Northern California Chapter
Logan Cravens- Cascadia Chapter
Punit Jain- St. Louis Chapter
Elaine Barnes- Cleveland Green Building Coalition
Peter Doo- Baltimore Regional Chapter
Frank Sherman- New Jersey Chapter
Charlie Tomlinson- Delaware Valley Chapter
Webcast for Chapter Leaders
Regions
1. Upper Northeast
2. Northeast Corridor
3. Southeast
4. Florida/Caribbean
5. Heartland
6. South Central
7. West
8. Pacific Coast
Webcast for Chapter Leaders
Northeast Region
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Green Roundtable (Boston)
Maine Chapter
New York-Upstate Chapter
Vermont Green Building Network
Northeast Region, ME, MA, VT, NY
2006 Goals
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Internal goals of the Region
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Communication: website for regional members, chapter
directory, list State GB incentive programs, coordination of
events, speaker visits, calendar, etc.
Sharing Resources: speakers bureau, film lending library, fund
raising contacts, etc
Chapter Establishment: reach out to NH, CT, RI offer guidance,
assistance
Region-specific LEED ® info, services, resources and LEED®
product, Define unique needs of the region, supply chain issues,
compile environmental info, etc.
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Northeast Region, ME, MA, VT, NY
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External Goals between the Region and the CSC
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Building Community: USGBC hosting regional
websites
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Chapter Assistance: Help us mentor new chapters with
buddy link, CSC resources, etc
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Regionalization of LEED ® : Enable region to assist
with regional rating systems development, and
regional review of submittals for LEED ® certification
Webcast for Chapter Leaders
West Region
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Arizona Chapter
Colorado Chapter
Idaho Chapter
Las Vegas Regional Chapter
New Mexico Chapter
Utah Chapter
West Region: AZ, NM, CO, NV, UT, ID, WY, MT
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COMMUNICATION
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Temporary Regional Website:
http://usgbcidaho.org/westernregion/
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Calendar: Post or provide links to regional website
to share annual calendar of events and updates for
monthly events - completed
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Newsletter: Post or provide links to regional
website to share monthly newsletters – completed
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Membership meeting at Greenbuild 2006
West Region: AZ, NM, CO, NV, UT, ID, WY, MT
2. EDUCATION
• Start collecting Regional Metrics
• Start Regional Resource Guide
• Start a Speakers Bureau
3. START COLLABORATION WITH OTHER ORG’S
4. SHARE FUNDING COLLATERAL
5. SUPPORT GREENBUILD 2006
• Recruit Volunteers
• Promote early and often throughout the West Region
6. COMMUNICATE REGIONALISM TO WEST REGION
CHAPTERS - COMPLETED
Webcast for Chapter Leaders
Southeast Region
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Alabama Chapter
Arkansas Chapter
Atlanta Chapter
Charlotte Chapter
East Tennessee Chapter
Kentucky Chapter
Memphis Organizing Group
Middle Tennessee Chapter
North Carolina Triangle Region Chapter
Southface
South Carolina Chapter
Southwest Virginia Chapter
South East Regional Council (SERC)
Mission Statement
We intend to make a sustainable difference
in the Southeastern United States.
South East Regional Council (SERC)
Strategic Goals
• Assemble and publish a list of chapter best practices
• Assemble and publish SE regional LEED best practices
• Develop a regional events calendar
• Draw up a regional education plan
• Assemble and publish a list of local (within the SE
Region) public policy advocacy initiatives
• Develop a regional legislative strategy
• Support regional Emerging Green Builders
• Create a regional council governance structure
Webcast for Chapter Leaders
Florida Caribbean Region
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Caribbean Chapter
Central Florida Chapter
Gulf Coast Chapter
North Florida Chapter
North Central Florida Organizing Group
South Florida Chapter
Florida Caribbean Region
Off to a great start…
First meeting held on March 23rd
Selected leaders via Dynamic Governance
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John Toppe, Regional Chair
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Aida Bao-Garciga, At-large Representative
Regional Goals
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Make the business case for green building and supporting legislation
Share best practices
Remove redundancy and inconsistencies
Reach decision makers
Team with other organizations that support sustainability
Define climatic characteristics
Florida Caribbean Region
Determine a logical work plan
Avoid burn-out from too many meetings
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What schedules do other regions follow?
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Combine regional meetings with regional training and/or programs (i.e.
USGBC Media Training)
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Work electronically
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Conference calls late afternoon (near the end of the work day)
Investigate integrating Chapter and Regional activities
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Share a common regional events calendar and link web pages via
USGBC.org
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Coordinate and share speakers and programs
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Collaborate on state wide programs, some presented regionally
Florida Caribbean Region
Action Plan
Business case & reaching decision makers are tied
together
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Obtain case studies/info from members
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Work w/national to develop materials
Develop case studies from Sarasota bldg’s
Sarasota advocacy campaign
Describe Florida & Caribbean bio-region and micro-climates
Share best practices
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Communications
“Green Ribbon Coalition” in Tampa Bay Area
White Paper for regional progress toward sustainability annually
Webcast for Chapter Leaders
Heartland Region
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Central Illinois Chapter
Chicago Chapter
Cincinnati Chapter
Cleveland Green Building Coalition
Detroit Regional Chapter
Flatwater Chapter (Omaha, NE)
Green Building Alliance (Pittsburgh)
Indiana Chapter
Iowa Chapter
Kansas City Chapter
Mississippi Headwaters Chapter (MN)
Missouri Heartland Chapter (Columbia, MO)
St. Louis Regional Chapter
West Michigan Chapter (Grand Rapids)
Wisconsin Green Building Alliance
HEARTLAND REGIONAL COUNCIL
First Meeting•
CHICAGO, MARCH 30-31, 2006
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30 REPRESENTATIVES FROM 15 CHAPTERS AND AFFILIATES
STRENGTHS, OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
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NATURAL RESOURCES (SIZE, GREAT LAKES, FARMLAND, RENEWABLE ENERGY)
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KNOWLEDGE RESOURCES (HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS)
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POLITICAL RESOURCES (NATIONAL LEADERS)
PRIORITIES
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COMMUNICATION STRUCTURE
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GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE
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REGIONAL CONFERENCE
SHORT TERM GOALS
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WEBSITE
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INFORMATION CLASSIFICATION
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SPEAKERS BUREAU
LONG TERM GOALS
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EGB
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CASE STUDIES
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REGIONAL LEED V3.0
Webcast for Chapter Leaders
South Central Region
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Central Texas-Balcones Chapter
Greater Houston Area Chapter
Louisiana Organizing Group
North Texas Chapter Chapter
Oklahoma Chapter
South Central Region
Texas Chapters
• Balcones - Central Texas
• North Texas
• Greater Houston Area
Louisiana Organizing Group
Oklahoma Chapter
South Central Region
Aim of the South Central Region
The aim of the South Central Region, through the
Regional Council, is to foster connections and
networks that build the capacity to effectively
transform local markets by:
– Connecting Chapters with each other and with the
National Organization
– Share knowledge and provide mentoring
– Sharing resources whenever possible
– Serve as the voice for green building in Louisiana,
Texas and Oklahoma
South Central Region
Purpose Statements
The Purpose of the South Central Regional Council is to
foster:
– Organizational Excellence
– Educational development and Outreach
– Advocacy and Influence
South Central Region
Purpose one - Priority one – Organizational Excellence
The South Central Region will be a well governed organization with open and
productive communication from all Chapters.
Goal #1
• All Chapters of the SCR will be fully established, effectively functioning
and actively involved the Regional Council.
Objective A
– LA Organizing Group become an established, functioning Chapter
• Complete 501 (c ) (3) documentation
• Complete Articles and bylaws
• Advance communication among members
Objective B
– Full participation from all chapters in all aspects of the Regional Council
– Each Chapter is to participate in leadership, direction and fulfillment of Regional
Council goals and objectives
– Each Chapter is to share in the responsibility of making the SCR a success
South Central Region
Purpose one - Priority one – Organizational Excellence
Goal #2
Optimize and share resources and avoid the duplication of
effort whenever possible.
Objective A
• Representatives from each Chapter will keep the SCR updated on
Chapter business.
Objective B
• SCR Representatives will help connect Chapter committees and
members with similar interests and objectives.
South Central Region
Purpose one - Priority one – Organizational Excellence
Goal #3
• Create and maintain open and successful
communication between Chapters.
Objective
• Effective and regular inter-Chapter communication
• 3 face to face meetings per year rotated throughout Chapters
• Monthly conference calls for the first three months. Revisit
conference call schedule in May 2006. Update plan and schedule at
that time.
• Develop SCR intranet site
South Central Region
Priority #2 - Educational Development and
Outreach
Priority #3 - Advocacy and Influence
Webcast for Chapter Leaders
Pacific Region
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Alaska Chapter
Cascadia Chapter
Central California Organizing Group
Hawaii Organizing Group
Los Angeles Chapter
Northern California Chapter
Orange County Chapter
Redwood Empire Chapter
San Diego Chapter
Pacific Region - WA,OR, CA, HI, AL
Regional Goals: Bring all chapters to same level of organization (Wagon
Wheel)
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Look at membership dues, policy, top 3 chapter issues
Investigate “Natural Step” as a model for Pacific Region
Mentorship of younger chapters/organizing groups (Lessons learned)
Harness our Diversity/Strengths
Established 3 Core Committees
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Communication Committee
– Sub-regional issues, Education & Advocacy, Communications
Structure
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Growth Plan Committee
– Vision, Financial & Chapter Support, Establish Growth Fund ($)
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Policy Committee
– Set Pacific Regional Agenda, Clearing-house for Issues/Statements
– Regional Issues: Forefront of FSC/SFI Issue
Webcast for Chapter Leaders
Northeast Corridor Region
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Baltimore Regional Chapter
Central PA Green Building Association
Delaware Valley Chapter
James River Chapter (Richmond, VA)
Long Island Chapter
National Capitol Region Chapter
New Jersey Chapter
New York Chapter
Northeast Corridor Regional Council
We were a little confused
when we arrived.
Northeast Corridor Regional Council
Still, we dug in our
heels and went right
to work.
Northeast Corridor Regional Council
But, after dinner and
a few drinks…
Northeast Corridor Regional Council
We found religionalism!
Our priorities are:
• Enhance communications
• Create a business plan
• Share resources
• Create a regional vision
• Diversify our membership
REGIONALISM
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Northeast Corridor Regional Council
Next Steps:
• Establish web bulletin board to facilitate
communication.
• Council conference call 4/28
• Inventory Chapter resources
• programs
• admin support
• Adopt a revenue plan
Northeast Corridor Regional Council
By 12/2006:
• Business Plan in action
• Shared Resources
– Begin planning regional conference?
• Build our regional vision
• Increase diversity
• World Peace
Northeast Corridor Regional Council
Webcast for Chapter Leaders
What’s on the horizon for 2006?
• Improved Communication
structure
• LEED 3.0- getting input on
regional weighting of credits
• Greenbuild- Regional Council
Mtgs and Chapter Forum-11/13
Webcast for Chapter Leaders
Closing
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Thank you for joining us!
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This powerpoint presentation and an FAQ will
be sent out in the May Chapter Newsletter.
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Mark your calendars for the next webcast for
Chapter Leaders on Wedneday, May 24th at
12pm EST.