News & Information
Accepting Nominations for NY Upstate Chapter Board of DirectorsInterested in serving on the Board for the Chapter? We welcome self-nominations from individuals who:
1- Are a New York Upstate Chapter member in good standing and have been a member since May 2010.
2- Able to sign the USGBC Conflict of Interest Policies and USGBC Antitrust Policy and any other policies as put forth by USGBC or the New York Upstate Chapter.
3- Available to serve a term of two years with the option to be re-elected for a second two-year term. Directors may serve up to two consecutive two-year terms with a one-year hiatus prior to reelection.
The Nomination Application below is due no later than midnight, October 25th 2010. All candidates selected fro the slate will be notified by November 1st. Annual Chapter board elections will be held online in December and voting will be open to all current members of the NY Upstate Chapter. For more information contact Tracie Hall, Executive Director, (315)729-9067 or tracie@greenupstateny.org Please review these documents for details and to submit a nomination application: Call for Nominations and Nomination Application
Registration Now Open for Greenbuild
New Headquarters for USGBC NY Upstate Chapter
The newly dedicated SyracuseCoE located at 727 East Washington Street in Syracuse, New York, is now the official headquarters of the U.S. Green Building Council New York Upstate Chapter. As a Charter Member the presence of the Chapter and collaboration with SyracuseCoE will expand educational, research, and outreach opportunities for helping to shape the future of green building throughout Chapter regions and branches. Learn more online http://www.syracusecoe.org/.
NY Upstate Chapter Now an Education Provider
Looking for Continuing Education hours for your GBCI Credential Maintenance? The Chapter is bringing educational opportunities to you. Contact us to schedule a training or to offer a course for your organization. Courses currently approved include:
'Structures, Building Envelopes & the Planet'
This two-hour course created and delivered by James A. D'Aloisio, P.E., SECB, LEED AP BD+C provides continuing education hours as follows: GBCI CEs - 2.0, NYS PE CEUs - 2.0, NYS AIA LUs - 1.5, and NYS CEO CEUs- 1.0.
SustainableSolutions
Thanks to a joint project with Roberts Office Furniture Concepts and Citadel Broadcasting, the USGBC New York Upstate Chapter has recorded a series of Sustainable Solutions airing on radio stations around the Greater Central New York area.
Click on a Link Below to Listen to a Sustainable Solution:
Avoid Greenwashing
Be Part of the Sustainable Solution
Build Green. Everyone Profits.
Buy Local
Conserve Water
Cut Waste
Do More with Less
Energy Vampires
Green Schools for Our Children
Reduce Paper Waste
Resources Online
Upcoming Events
Please Visit Our Green Events Calendar to See What's Happening in Your Region or BranchIntroduction to Building Green and LEED®: For Contractors
A 4-hour course designed especially for project managers
involved in commercial new construction. View Course Outline
Contact Rick Alfandre, Contractor Training, for details.
Our Sponsors
We rely on our sponsors to help support Chapter activities and events. Every dollar helps us to bring education, advocacy and outreach to the Chapter Regions and Branches in 53 counties in NYS and Berkshire County in Massachusetts.Please consider a donation to support our mission to accelerate change and help shape the future of green building practices throughout our Chapter. The USGBC New York Upstate Chapter, is a 501 (c)(3)charitable tax exempt agency and is registered with the Charities Bureau, Office of the Attorney General, State of New York. A copy of our latest annual report may be obtained upon request by calling or writing the New York State Attorney General's Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, NY, NY 10271.
Your contribution is tax deductible as allowed by law. Become a Sponsor Partner of the New York Upstate Chapter
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