Making A Difference

As a member-driven organization, USGBC committees are the primary means by which the organization develops consensus-based programs to serve the green building industry.

Our committees are a great way to become involved in the chapter and network with other green building industry professionals. Each group typically meets once a month at various locations throughout the Metro area.

Check the EVENTS page for particulars on committee meeting times and locations. Contact the appropriate committee chair for more information.

2009/2010 PRIMARY COMMITTEES

Core Committee

USGBC committees are composed of a core working committee and a larger members-only corresponding committee that may be unlimited in size. The core committee is responsible for recommending policies to the USGBC Board and providing policy oversight to relevant programs. The core committees are composed of a committee chair and vice-chair, a secretary if no staff liaison serves in this capacity, other officers as needed, and the additional core members.

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Advocacy Committee
To advocate for wider use of the Kansas City Green Building Toolkit for local governments. To monitor and advocate for strong green building strategies, policies, and incentives together with the Metro area's public sector and civic groups.

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This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it - Green Homes - McLaughlin Design
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Communications Committee
To develop a comprehensive communications plan for the chapter.  Ease and facilitate the flow of information within the organization and to its various audiences.

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Open - Newsletter
Open - Historian


Emerging Professionals (Formerly Emerging Green Builders)
Emerging Professionals (EP) are students and young professionals dedicated to becoming and recruiting the future leaders of the green building movement through opportunities for leadership, education, networking and design competitions. EP student chapters are available for organizing at college campuses across the region.

EP groups around the country offer young people the opportunity to get involved in green building locally, gain access to USGBC resources, and participate in local events.

What We Do

EP projects include:

the annual USGBC Natural Talent Design Competition
a forum at Greenbuild
a job/internship posting list resources for green building
education and university programs

Please get in touch with any of the following EP officers if you're interested in joining in:

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Development Committee
To establish a strategy for a sound financial base to support the mission of the national USGBC organization and to promote vibrant growth and influence of the local chapter in support of its leaders in sustainable design for Kansas City and the Heartland Region.

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Membership Committee
To recruit and engage a diverse community of individuals interested in advancing the principles of sustainable design, development, operation and maintenance across the built environment.

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Bruce Wilkinson - Haley & Aldrich, Inc.


Outreach Committee
Our direct programs to our membership and the community.  The committee and subcommittees plan and facilitate monthly program meetings that promote education, outreach and support for members and like-minded affiliates.   The Outreach Committee organizes our green schools, green homes, speakers bureau, LEED training and continuing education and program partnerships with collaborative organizations.  There are a number of opportunities to participate in the delivery of green building expertise to truly transform our built environment.  Please contact any of the following officers in your area of interest.  We need you!

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This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it - Programs - CB Richard Ellis
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it - Speakers Bureau - Turner Construction
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Heartland Region Council
Our chapter is represented in regional and national USGBC strategies with the participation of these regional chapter board members.  These representatives bring back best practice information to our chapter.

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Wichita Branch Committee
Vanessa Myers - GLVM
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** DG: "Dynamic Governance" is a process adopted within the Central Plains Chapter - as well as other USGBC chapters nationwide - designed to improve communications and policy-making across the organization. Dynamic governance offers a management tool to better utilize all the intelligence within the chapter, leading to increased productivity and a more efficient, flexible and responsive organization.