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USGBC - Northern California Chapter

October 14th, 2009

USGBC-NCC Events

SACRAMENTO

11/5: Meet the Sac Branch Steering Committee Candidates and Town Hall Meeting

SAN FRANCISCO

10/30: Green Building Super Heroes Awards Gala v3

11/3: BAyLUG - Sustainable Materials Showcase

SILICON VALLEY

10/21: EGB Tour of XL Construction's LEED Silver Main Office

Co-Sponsored Events

11/19: Sustainable Industries Economic Forum, SF

Upcoming LEED Workshops

Prepare for a LEED credential! Register for an Exam Prep Workshops!

LEED Green Associate Exam Prep
greenassociate Oct. 20th - Mission Bay Conference Center, UCSF 
(Sustainable Building Series: Retrofits Pre-Conference Workshop)
Dec. 9th - First American, Pleasanton 
Building Design & Construction Exam Prep
leed_ap_bd_c Oct. 14th - USGBC-NCC Offices, SF
Interior Design & Construction Exam Prep
leed_ap_id_c Oct. 26th - PG&E Pacific Energy Center, SF
Dec. 11th - USGBC-NCC Offices, SF
Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance Exam Prep
leed_ap_o_m Oct. 28th - USGBC-NCC Offices, SF
Dec. 16th - First American, Pleasanton
New! Green Home Design & Construction Workshop
LEED AP Homes Nov. 17th - PG&E Pacific Energy Center, SF

USGBC-NCC Events

Emerging Green Builders Silicon Valley Tour of XL Construction's LEED Silver Main Office

October 21st - XL Construction, Milpitas

Join Emerging Green builders of Silicon Valley for a tour of a LEED Silver building, the XL Construction Main Office. The tour will highlight the sustainable building features used to achieve LEED Silver certification as well as provide details on the estimated costs of these items.  Come see what it takes to reach LEED certification. Following the tour, attendees will be gathering at Brandon's Restaurant & Lounge for drinks and networking. Space is limited so sign up early!


Green Building Super Heroes Awards Gala

October 30th - California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco

Celebrate green building excellence with industry leaders at the world's most exciting science museum, the LEED Platinum California Academy of Sciences. Explore exhibits such as the four-story Rainforest Dome, Steinhart Aquarium and Living Roof. Enjoy exclusive after-hours access to the entire museum. Watch our signature awards program honoring green building innovators and a feature presentation with keynote. Dance to music by Nightlife's regular DJ, Jeff Stallings. Taste a variety of beverages at the open bar, which will feature Parducci carbon neutral wines, Smart Energy Cocktails, and VeeV green cocktails. Eat local and organic cuisine provided by Top Chef Contestant Laurine Wickett's Left Coast Catering.

Students & Non-Members: Purchase a Gala ticket and get a free 6-month introductory USGBC-NCC membership!

Buy tickets now! Discounted sales end at midnight, October 24th!  Only the at-the-door rate will be available after this deadline.

Companies: Learn more about sponsorship or group ticketing packages.

Coming from outside the Bay Area? The Intercontinental Hotel San Francisco is offering an exclusive discount for Gala attendees: 15% off, free parking, and a complimentary breakfast for two! Instructions in your gala ticket receipt.

Join Zipcar for just $25 and get $75 in driving credit when you purchase a gala ticket! Instructions in your gala ticket receipt.


BAyLUG - Sustainable Materials Showcase

This month's Bay Area LEED Users Group (BAyLUG) event is designed to address individual LEED material questions. Bring a list of materials employed in upcoming and past projects, and let's discuss the various "green" qualities of these products. We are especially interested in looking at how these products behave in the field. Join us for this roundtable discussion!  All who are interested are welcome, including architects, interior designers, contractors, building tenants, and building managers. Register!


Sacramento Branch: Meet the Candidates Forum and Town Hall Meeting

Meet the Candidates for the Sacramento Branch Leadership Elections & Talk About How the Branch Should Serve the Region in 2010 

Learn more about the USGBC-NCC Sacramento Branch Elections.

The candidates will give a short presentation illustrating how they would plan to contribute to the Sacramento Branch in 2010. After, candidates will answer questions from you, the members of our green building community. Meet the leadership candidates before you submit your vote in the upcoming Branch elections in November!  Following the presentations, we will have a town hall meeting to learn about your ideas.  We want to hear your thoughts about speakers, events, topics, venues and strategies for 2010! Please join us for a fun evening of networking, libations, and shaping Sacramento's Green Building future. Don't miss it! RSVP.


Co-Sponsored Events

Sustainable Industries Economic Forum

November 19th - St. Regis, San Francisco

Join the Sustainable Industries Economic Forum for a keynote presentations by Paul Hawken, who draws from his wealth of expertise and vision to address both the triple-bottom-line opportunities and frank economic realities of these extraordinary times - all in an exclusive dialogue with the Sustainable Industries community. We're hitting the road to "re-inspire" the inspired; to highlight the infinite multi-sector economic development potential of Sustainable Industries with expert panels of local business leaders; and to connect attendees through high-caliber networking with the purpose of getting business done. Learn more and register!

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Gold Sponsors

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Rudolf and Sletten Construction

Serious Materials
XL Construction

Silver Sponsors

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Green Building in Alameda County

Pankow
South Bay Piping Industry
Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean

Certified Sponsors

GCI General Contractors
Mazzetti Nash Lipsey Burch
Swinerton Builders

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Sustainable Industries

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