Committees
Committees & Volunteer Opportunities
Education
The Education Committee is dedicated to transforming the built environment through education. We provide high-quality and diverse educational opportunities on all aspects of green building throughout the Metro Denver area. Topics include but are not limited to site selection, building design, resource utilization strategies, financing, construction, and ongoing building operations. The Education Committee's various programs target a diverse range of audiences by offering both introductory level topics as well as in-depth, technical discussions.
Volunteer with the Education Committee
The Education Committee is currently seeking a limited number of qualified and motivated volunteers to assist in continuing and expanding its current educational events. The Committee meets monthly and supports a minimum of fifteen events annually. Committee members work with volunteers throughout the green building community, including USGBC Metro Denver Steering Committee members to select topics, speakers and locations for events, as well as to publicize and staff events.
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Education Committee Co-Chairs & Volunteer Contacts
Emilie Baratta, General Services Administration
Jason Coker, Turner Construction
Communications
The Communication Committee's mission is to create and implement informative, compelling internal and external communication campaigns that educate, motivate and activate our green building community members.
Volunteer with the Communications Commitee
If you have graphic design, marketing, public relations, or article and press release writing experience - we want to talk to you! The Communications Committee is looking for volunteers to assist with website creation and maintenance, to create and send press releases, announcements, and various collateral as well as to market and assist with events, conferences, and presentations.
Communications Committee Chair & Volunteer Contact
Amy DePierre-Tindle, Associates III
Membership
USGBC Metro Denver Branch Membership Committee is committed to providing its members with green building educational opportunities, a green network of infomation and connections, and a voice of leadership on the current green building issues within our local community and beyond. Get involved to gain connections and resources of the entire USGBC network and its members.
Volunteer with the Membership Committee
The Membership Committee is currently seeking a limited number of qualified and motivated volunteers to support membership information and opportunities at all USGBC Metro Denver events. The Committee meets monthly and supports a minimum of fifteen events annually. Committee members work with volunteers throughout the green building community, including USGBC Metro Denver Steering Committee members to improve benefits and refine the membership process as both the branch and chapter grow.
Membership Committee Chair & Volunteer Contact
Sarah Kell , PlanIt Green Promotions
Advocacy
The Metro Branch Advocacy Committee is committed to promoting the adoption of Green Building and sustainability initiatives at the local and community level. We are actively seeking avenues to increase awareness of opportunities and concerns surrounding sustainability. Additionally, we are charged with advancing social equity in our local communities including supporting community initiatives that actively engage diverse members of the community and help to make the benefits of sustainability more accessible to members of our communities.
Volunteer with the Advocacy Committee
The Advocacy Committee is currently seeking motivated volunteers to assist in the pursuit of local advocacy opportunities. Current initiatives include a survey of Green Building and Energy Efficiency code and zoning in metro area communities, research into Colorado water law as it impacts, opportunities for water conservation, and development of social equity initiatives. Volunteers will have the opportunity to work with members of the green building industry and to support the development of the above initiatives and beyond.
Advocacy Committee Chair & Volunteer Contact
Tarah Schroeder , Ricca Newmark Design
Emerging Professionals
The Metropolitan Emerging Professionals Committee is a diverse group of enthusiastic entrants to the world of sustainable design, engineering, and construction. Members include students, recent graduates, young professionals and career changers looking to connect with the green building community.
Our objective is to provide Educational, Networking, Professional Development, and Volunteer opportunities which help members connect with the green building community and promote sustainable building practices and lifestyles.
Monthly meetings include presentations by industry professionals and Chapter leaders, providing on-going opportunities for volunteering, learning, and meeting professionals involved in sustainability as well as connecting with the larger Colorado USGBC community. Other events include Building Tours, LEED Study Groups, Habitat for Humanity and Rebuilding Together work days. New members are always welcome.
Volunteer with Emerging Professionals:
Volunteer opportunities include event planning and support, organizing and leading LEED study groups, working with Habitat for Humanity or Rebuilding Together, and providing support for other Metropolitan Branch functions as membership and interest allow.
Come join us at our regular monthly meetings!
Committee Meetings:
First Tuesday of each month, 5:00-7:00
The Alliance Center, 1536 Wynkoop Street
3rd Floor Conference Room
5:00 - 5:15 Networking and Beer
5:15 - 6:00 Address Committee Issues
6:00-7:00 - Guest Presentation, Sustainability Topic
Emerging Professionals Chair & Volunteer Contact
Kathryn Foster , High Bluff Design/Build
Finance
The Finance Committee is responsible for managing and maintaining the finances of the Branch and for providing input into the management and maintenance of the Chapter finances. At the Branch level, this includes being responsible for budgeting, fundraising, cash flow management, income and expense management, and growth management.
Volunteer with the Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is seeking volunteers to assist with development of a fundraising strategy and 1, 3 and 5-year financial plans for the Branch. Level of commitment is flexible, but 10-15 hours per month is suggested.
Finance Committee Chair & Volunteer Contact
Shannon Cox Baker
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