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From The Editor
USGBC-LI in the News
Add a Specialty to__ Your LEED AP
Green Industry Events
Committee_______ Meeting Dates
Long Island LEED___ Projects Listed
Resource________ Development
Join a Committee or Become a Sponsor
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VISION
The purpose of the Long Island Chapter of the US Green Building Council is to mirror and advance the core purpose of the US Green Building Council locally; to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life.

MISSION
The USGBC-LI is committed to working with our fellow Long Islanders to improve our quality of life by improving the quality of the structures we build and the environment in which we all live, work and play.  We are committed to leaving the world a little better than we found it so that future generations have an unfettered opportunity to do the same.
From The Editor
Last night the reception area and the ballroom at the Uniondale Marriott were filled with USGBC-LI members and guests who attended our 5th Annual Green Gala.  The rooms were abuzz with chatter and celebration of the accomplishments of our honorees Jack Kulka and Richard Kessel.  Everyone who attended had a great time and the event raised money to help sustain USGBC-LI's mission.  USGBC-LI thanks the sponsors of the event and everyone who helped make it happen so successfully. 

Don't forget to check out USGBC-LI In-The-News, the Committee meetings and Industry Events schedules below.

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See you soon.  David C Pinkowitz
                     Chair, Communications Committee
                     communications@usgbc-li.org
 
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Published 5/25/11
USGBC-LI in the News
Gianchetta News 12 Long Island recently ran a Go Green story on the LEED characteristics of a Habitat for Humanity home in Mineola.  USGBC-LI Chairman Mike Gianchetta was interviewed. 

 Click here to VIEW the VIDEO

Rosen News 12 Long Island recently ran a Go Green story on the LEED characteristics of the new Katz Institute for Women's Health at the North Shore / Long Island Jewish Health System.  USGBC-LI Board member Neil Rosen gave a tour and was interviewed. 

Click here to VIEW the VIDEO

Kulka-Kessel
USGBC-LI's May 24th Green Building Gala was
covered in a recent LIBN article.  Honorees
Kulka and Kessel are mentioned, along with
their accomplishments in LEED building and
sustainable energy.

 Click here to READ the ARTICLE  


USGBC-LI appeared in a recent LIBN article about "green
office buildings."  The story describes the Forchelli law
firm's LEED certification process and includes quotes
from Michael Gianchetta and Eric Schlameuss.

Click here to READ the ARTICLE 

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Capogna #5
USGBC-LI appeared in a recent LIBN article about "sustainable commercial real estate."  The story describes the recent adoption of LEED sustainable building practices on Long Island  and includes quotes from Vince Capogna and Rudy Holesek. 

Click here to READ the ARTICLE


Add a Specialty to Your LEED AP
(for FREE)

   

Time is running out for legacy LEED APs to take advantage  

of the opportunity to add a specialty to their green building GBCI Logocredential for FREE.  Enrollment is a free, voluntary, one-time process through which LEED APs without specialty can either test or complete prescriptive credential maintenance to the LEED AP with specialty. The staggered enrollment windows begin closing in August.  

 

Click here for MORE INFORMATION  

                on prescriptive CMP requirements and options.

 


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Green Industry Events
Below is a list of selected Green Industry Events.    

May 26 -- HIA-LI Trade Show 
May 31 -- CIBS annual Golf Outing 
Jun 2   -- IFMA monthly meeting (Ergonomics)
Jun 9  -- BOMA monthly meeting (Environmental Assessment)
Jun 14 -- ASHRAE monthly meeting
Jun 23  -- AFE annual Golf Outing    

Committee Meeting Schedule

Check here for a list of Committee meeting dates.  Click on the Committee to send an e-mail or click on the date for more information.

  -- Green Technology:  5:30 PM Wed May 25th 
  -- Residential Green:   6:00 PM Tues May 31st (3rd Wed)
  -- Emerging Profs:      5:30 PM Wed May TBD 
  -- Programs:              5;30 PM Mon Jun 6th (1st Monday)
  -- Resource Develop:  4:00 PM Tues Jun 7th (4th Tues)
  -- Sustain Cocktails:   5:30 PM Tues Jun TBD (4th Tues)
  -- Healthcare:           8:00 AM Thurs Jun 2nd (First Thurs)
  -- Communications:    3:00 PM Thurs Jun 9th (2nd Thurs)
  -- Advocacy:            4:00 PM Mon Jun 13th (2nd Mon)
  -- Green Schools:      5:30 PM Tues Jun 14th (2nd Tues)
  -- Green Incentives:   5:30 PM Wed Jun 21st


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Long Island LEED Projects Listed
The following Long Island projects have been
LEED Certified:
  • Wild By Nature
  • Leviton Manufacturing
  • Watermill Ateliers
  • Brookhaven National Lab 
  • Tanger Outlet Mall
  • Adelphi Univ Sports Center
  • Westhampton Free Library
  • Hampton Bays School
  • Stop & Shop
  • Westhampton Vill Hall
  • 1001 Franklyn Ave
  • Space Storage Center
  • Forchelli Law Firm
  • Amityville Village Hall
 Click here for MORE INFORMATION.

Resource Development


The mission of the Resource Development Committee is to raise funds through individual and corporate donations.  These funds are used to USGBC-LI Logo support green building initiatives on Long Island through education, programs and events, as well as community outreach and advocacy efforts.

Please support the USGBC Long Island Chapter and help make Long Island a greener place to live and work.   

 

 

Click here to make a TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION

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Want to Get More Involved?
Join a Committee or Become a Sponsor

Most 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. 

Click here to BECOME a USGBC-LI CORPORATE SPONSOR

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