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IN THIS ISSUE
Residential Renewable Energy
Annual Clam Bake
LEED Core Concepts & Strategies
USGBC/SMPS Annual Golf Outing
Join a Committee
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GALA PICTURES
Click here to view Gala photos from the Building Green Long Island Gala on March 18, 2009 at the Marriott Long Island

Aug 5th - LI Residential Renewable Energy
 
Evening Program & Panel

New! - CEU Credits Now Available

USGBC's Renewable Energy Program on August 5th will bring together experts to show how to incorporate energy efficient weatherization, solar photovoltaic and solar thermal, wind and geothermal technologies into LI residences.
 
Panelists
Rich Manning, LEED AP - Energy Masters LI
Gary Minnick - President, Go Solar
Jeff Lang - VP Wind Technology, Eastern Energy Systems
Matthew Brown - Energy Engineer, Johnson Controls
Paul K Boyce, PE - VP and Principal, PW Grosser Consulting
 
Moderated by
Terese M. Kinsley PE, LEED AP - Chief Sustainability Officer, Town of Huntington

Suffolk County Community College, Riverhead, NY

Continuing Education Credits
AIA - 2.0, CSI - 2.0, ASLA - 2.0, IIDA - 0.2, BOMI - 2.0,
IFMA - 2.0, CoreNet - 2.0, PDH - tbd

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Aug 27th - 2nd Annual Clam Bake 

Come and celebrate the summer at the 2nd Annual USGBC- LI Summer Clam Bake. Join us for an evening of great music, food and drinks. This will be an event to show appreciation to our members for all their hard work and dedication to the USGBC-LI Chapter this year. This will be a forum to meet members and board members that make "Building Green" on Long Island a reality.

Thursday, August 27, 2009 
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

The Crescent Beach Club
333 Bayville Ave
Bayville,  NY 11709
 
Attire is Cocktail/Beach Casual

Last year's event was a spectacular success. Don't miss it.

Click here to REGISTER or for more info.

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Sept 16th - LEED Core Concepts & Strategies

Leed LOGO 
This workshop provides essential knowledge of the LEED Rating Systems and sustainable building concepts for those seeking a better understanding of LEED or pursuing GBCI's LEED Green Associate credential. By presenting LEED concepts at the credit category level - across building types and rating systems - and basics on the building certification process, this orkshop provides the foundation required for any 300-level LEED education offering. Real project examples help demonstrate and reinforce learning.

September 16, 2009
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Carlyle on the Green
Bethpage State Park
99 Quaker Meeting House Road
Farmingdale, NY 11735

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After completing this course, you will be able to:
· Identify the key components of the LEED Rating System
· Discuss overall LEED Certification process
· Describe the intents and concepts of each LEED category
· Recognize successful LEED strategies and measurements
· Explain regulations, recognitions and incentives

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Any and all industry professionals seeking to use LEED to build green or to provide services to the building industry:
· Design Professionals · Real Estate Professionals · Building Owners · Service Providers · Product Manufacturers · Government Officials · Contractors · Tenants · Educators

LEARNING LEVEL
This is a 200-level course.
Familiarity with USGBC and LEED is recommended.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
AIA/CES HSW/SD LU: 7
CSI (CEU): .7
BOMI (CPD): 7
IFMA (CFM/FMP): 7
 
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Sept 17th - USGBC/SMPS Golf Outing
holidaypartyThursday, Sept 17, 2009
Stonebridge Golf Links
and Country Club 
 
Click here to REGISTER.
 
Click here for SPONSORSHIP info

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Want to Get More Involved? Join a Committee

Several committees are looking for members to help spread the word about green building to Long Island. It's a great way to network and help create a greener future for the next generation. Put in as much or as little time as you want. No special skills are required. Just jump right in.
Visit the committee page and contact one of the Committee Chairs to get more information.  

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