1. About the USGBC
U.S. Green Building Council Colorado Chapter (USGBC Colorado) is a 501(c)3non-profit organization established in the state of Colorado in 2003.USGBC Colorado depends on the support of our members to advance our mission:
To advance and promote sustainable planning, design, construction, and operation of the built environment through education, improving industry guidelines, policy, advocacy, and information and resource sharing.

2. About the ColoradoSouthern Branch
Bringing the latest in Green Building Education to Southeastern Colorado
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Canon City
La Junta
Limon
Elizabeth
and more!
YOU ARE HERE!
3. Become a Member!2011-2012 Member Benefits
Save $25 at the Green Schools Summit:October 28
Save $50 at Rocky Mountain Green:April 25-26, 2012
Save $50 on USGBC LEED workshops.
Members always pay less (or nothing at all!) at the monthly education programs hosted by the Northern, Southern, and Metropolitan Branches.
Free access to Strategies for Success, a USGBC webinar series that satisfies both GBCI and AIA credential maintenance hours.
Join USGBC Colorado!
www.usgbccolorado.org
/membership
Donations of membership support USGBC Colorados efforts to deliver low or no cost education programs and to be an active voice for the green building industry at the state and local level.
4. Gain Accreditation!
Choose a Path
Gain the Knowledge
Take the Test
Get Project Experience
Enroll in the Credential Maintenance Program
Earn CE Hours with the Southern Branch
5. Join a Committee!
The Communication, Advocacy, Education, Membership, and Emerging Professional committees are seeking energetic professionals to enhance the green building community of Southern Colorado
Meetings are held once a month as well as additional social events and educational opportunities
6. Steering Committee
Ann FetschChair
Jason WulfVice-Chair
Katherine WagenschutzPast Chair/ Sponsorship
Whitney CalhounSecretary
Cambrey Torres Treasurer
Larry GillandEducation
Zachary CollinsEducation
Rhonda Boger-LinderMembership
Glena McPetersCommunication
Frank Kinder Advocacy
Ryan RiestererAdvocacy
Nate BanetEmerging Professionals
Christy ViderState Representative
7. Communications Committee
Communicating green buildingin Southern Colorado through E-Blasts, Newsletters, Website, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn
Creatingand executing informative, compelling internal and external communications campaigns that educate, motivate, and activate our green building community members
8. Advocacy Committee
Increasing public awareness about the economic, ecological, and societal benefits of sustainable buildings and communities
Educating and acting as a resource for policy-makers, legislators, and citizens about policies, incentives, and legislation
9. Education Committee
Executing educational programming development and work towards fulfilling the goals set forth by the Colorado Chapter Education Committee
Working together to organize monthly events throughout the year.Identify locations, topics, and speakers.
10. Emerging Professionals
Educating and introducing young professionals to the built environment, focusing on sustainability, and green building.
The committee will be made up of students and professionals within five years of starting their careers.
11. Membership Committee

Companies become members of USGBC National

12. Individuals become members of their local USGBC Chapter 13. Access high quality continuing education 14. Engage in events and activities throughout the state 15. Have a voice in public policy issues (federal, state, and local) 16. Network with Colorados top green building experts 17. Get the latest updates from USGBC and GBCI 18. Vote in chapter elections 19. Receive the chapter newsletter 20. Are eligible to run for chapter board and branch leadership positions 21. Support the work of the chapter 22. MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!!