Webcast for Chapter Leaders April 19 th, 2006 Regionalism Update.

Webcast for Chapter Leaders

April 19th, 2006

Regionalism Update


• 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 CommitteeCharle-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


Regions1. Upper Northeast

2. Northeast Corridor

3. Southeast

4. Florida/Caribbean

5. Heartland

6. South Central

7. West

8. Pacific Coast


Northeast Region1. Green Roundtable (Boston)2. Maine Chapter3. New York-Upstate Chapter4. Vermont Green Building Network

Northeast Region, ME, MA, VT, NY

2006 Goals

1) Internal goals of the Region

• 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.

Northeast Region, ME, MA, VT, NY

2) External Goals between the Region and the CSC

• Building Community: USGBC hosting regional websites

• Chapter Assistance: Help us mentor new chapters with buddy link, CSC resources, etc

• Regionalization of LEED ® : Enable region to assist with regional rating systems development, and regional review of submittals for LEED ® certification


West Region1. Arizona Chapter2. Colorado Chapter3. Idaho Chapter4. Las Vegas Regional Chapter5. New Mexico Chapter6. Utah Chapter

West Region: AZ, NM, CO, NV, UT, ID, WY, MT

1. COMMUNICATION

• Temporary Regional Website: http://usgbcidaho.org/westernregion/

• Calendar: Post or provide links to regional website to share annual calendar of events and updates for monthly events - completed

• Newsletter: Post or provide links to regional website to share monthly newsletters – completed

• 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


Southeast Region1. Alabama Chapter2. Arkansas Chapter3. Atlanta Chapter4. Charlotte Chapter5. East Tennessee Chapter6. Kentucky Chapter7. Memphis Organizing Group8. Middle Tennessee Chapter 9. North Carolina Triangle Region Chapter10. Southface 11. South Carolina Chapter12. 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


Florida Caribbean Region1. Caribbean Chapter2. Central Florida Chapter 3. Gulf Coast Chapter4. North Florida Chapter5. North Central Florida Organizing

Group6. South Florida Chapter

Florida Caribbean Region

Off to a great start…

First meeting held on March 23rd

Selected leaders via Dynamic Governance

• John Toppe, Regional Chair

• Aida Bao-Garciga, At-large Representative

Regional Goals• 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


Determine a logical work plan

Avoid burn-out from too many meetings• What schedules do other regions follow?

• Combine regional meetings with regional training and/or programs (i.e. USGBC Media Training)

• Work electronically

• Conference calls late afternoon (near the end of the work day)

Investigate integrating Chapter and Regional activities

• Share a common regional events calendar and link web pages via USGBC.org

• Coordinate and share speakers and programs

• Collaborate on state wide programs, some presented regionally


Action PlanBusiness case & reaching decision makers are

tied together• Obtain case studies/info from members

– 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• Communications• “Green Ribbon Coalition” in Tampa Bay Area• White Paper for regional progress toward sustainability

annually

Webcast for Chapter LeadersHeartland Region

1. Central Illinois Chapter2. Chicago Chapter3. Cincinnati Chapter4. Cleveland Green Building Coalition5. Detroit Regional Chapter6. Flatwater Chapter (Omaha, NE)7. Green Building Alliance (Pittsburgh)8. Indiana Chapter9. Iowa Chapter10. Kansas City Chapter11. Mississippi Headwaters Chapter (MN)12. Missouri Heartland Chapter (Columbia, MO)13. St. Louis Regional Chapter14. West Michigan Chapter (Grand Rapids)15. Wisconsin Green Building Alliance

HEARTLAND REGIONAL COUNCIL

First Meeting-• CHICAGO, MARCH 30-31, 2006

• 30 REPRESENTATIVES FROM 15 CHAPTERS AND AFFILIATES

STRENGTHS, OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES• NATURAL RESOURCES (SIZE, GREAT LAKES, FARMLAND, RENEWABLE ENERGY)

• KNOWLEDGE RESOURCES (HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS)

• POLITICAL RESOURCES (NATIONAL LEADERS)

PRIORITIES• COMMUNICATION STRUCTURE

• GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE

• REGIONAL CONFERENCE

SHORT TERM GOALS• WEBSITE

• INFORMATION CLASSIFICATION

• SPEAKERS BUREAU

LONG TERM GOALS• EGB

• CASE STUDIES

• REGIONAL LEED V3.0


South Central Region1. Central Texas-Balcones Chapter2. Greater Houston Area Chapter3. Louisiana Organizing Group 4. North Texas Chapter Chapter5. Oklahoma Chapter

South Central Region

Texas Chapters

• Balcones - Central Texas

• North Texas

• Greater Houston Area

Louisiana Organizing Group

Oklahoma Chapter

South Central RegionAim 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


Purpose StatementsThe Purpose of the South Central Regional

Council is to foster:– Organizational Excellence– Educational development and Outreach– Advocacy and Influence

South Central RegionPurpose 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


Purpose one - Priority one – Organizational Excellence

Goal #2Optimize 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.


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


Priority #2 - Educational Development and Outreach

Priority #3 - Advocacy and Influence


Pacific Region1. Alaska Chapter2. Cascadia Chapter3. Central California Organizing Group4. Hawaii Organizing Group5. Los Angeles Chapter6. Northern California Chapter7. Orange County Chapter8. Redwood Empire Chapter9. San Diego Chapter

Pacific Region - WA,OR, CA, HI, AL

Regional Goals: Bring all chapters to same level of organization (Wagon Wheel)

– 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

• Communication Committee– Sub-regional issues, Education & Advocacy, Communications

Structure• Growth Plan Committee

– Vision, Financial & Chapter Support, Establish Growth Fund ($)• Policy Committee

– Set Pacific Regional Agenda, Clearing-house for Issues/Statements

– Regional Issues: Forefront of FSC/SFI Issue


Northeast Corridor Region1. Baltimore Regional Chapter2. Central PA Green Building Association3. Delaware Valley Chapter4. James River Chapter (Richmond, VA)5. Long Island Chapter6. National Capitol Region Chapter7. New Jersey Chapter8. New York Chapter

Northeast Corridor Regional Council

We were a little confused when we arrived.


Still, we dug in our heels and went right to work.


But, after dinner and a few drinks…


REGIONALISM!

We found religionalism!

Our priorities are:

• Enhance communications

• Create a business plan

• Share resources

• Create a regional vision

• Diversify our membership


Next Steps:• Establish web bulletin board to facilitate

communication.

• Council conference call 4/28

• Inventory Chapter resources• programs

• admin support

• Adopt a revenue plan


By 12/2006:• Business Plan in action• Shared Resources

– Begin planning regional conference?

• Build our regional vision• Increase diversity• World Peace


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


Closing

• Thank you for joining us!

• This powerpoint presentation and an FAQ will be sent out in the May Chapter Newsletter.

• Mark your calendars for the next webcast for Chapter Leaders on Wedneday, May 24th at 12pm EST.

Webcast for Chapter Leaders April 19 th, 2006 Regionalism Update.

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