USGBC North Texas Chapter
Active Committees

Volunteer based, the committees are the lifeblood of the Chapter, and handle the day to day tasks of running the Chapter. We have several committees to choose from, from events to graphics to membership. Regardless of your time commitment or skills, we can find a place for you!

The North Texas Chapter is deeply appreciative of our volunteers and their commitment to the USGBC and the built environment. See below for descriptions of our current committees and taskforces!

 

Membership Committee

MEETS THE 4TH WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH

 

The Membership Committee is responsible for:

·        Recruiting new members and corporate sponsors.

·        Sustaining existing members and sponsors.

·        Planning and organizing the two Membership Mixers each year.

·        Coordinating the annual Membership drive.

·        Improving and enhancing the membership benefits.

 

Our Chapter and Committee members are professionals who volunteer their time to help educate the public regarding sustainable design issues and lifestyles. Our goal is to promote the growth and mission of the North Texas Chapter and the U.S. Green Building Council in addition to having fun doing this.

 

Volunteer Skills:  Our committee is looking for friendly faces with:

  • Excellent communications skills

  • Creativity and resourcefulness

  • The ability to attend the meetings and act as an ambassador to newcomers

 

For more information on this committee, please attend out next meeting or contact a representative from the Membership committee.

Current members:

Graphics & Website Committee
MEETS 2ND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH

The Graphics & Website Committee is responsible for the visual image of the organization. Our committee members participate in activities ranging from Chapter branding to event photography. We regularly create documents such as event announcements, the quarterly calendar and nametags. We also have the task of performing website creation and maintenance. We coordinate all visual and verbal content with our Chapter webmaster. A new website is currently in development and new ideas are always welcome from committee members.

Most importantly, this committee is looking for creative and enthusiastic individuals who share our passion for the environment and the sustainable building movement. Our time commitment is minimal yet important. We meet for one hour monthly during lunch. Committee members may spend an additional 1-3 hours a month on activities such as photographing events and creating graphic announcements.

Volunteer Skills:

  • Knowledge of Adobe Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, & InDesign
  • Html writing capabilities
  • A creative eye for photography
  • Web design skills
  • Physical presence

For more information on this committee, please attend our next meeting or contact a committee chair.

Current members:

Education & Events Committee
MEETS 1ST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH

The work of the Education & Events Committee focuses on a fundamental component to the mission of the U.S. Green Building Council - education. We seek to deliver relevant information on all aspects of green building design and sustainable development to the broadest extent possible in our community, to transform the construction industry in our regional marketplace to help achieve a sustainable built environment.

Primarily through a series of monthly programs, committee member’s work together to develop and produce informative presentations from recognized experts covering a range of sustainability issues. From the philosophical to the practical, we strive to produce programs from different perspectives, through a variety of formats, that expand the understanding and acceptance of green building practices within our community.

Our members are professionals with full-time jobs who share a passion for advocacy of sustainable design. The development of monthly programs offers opportunities for personal satisfaction as well as collaboration with fellow committee members. We seek to enjoy the creative process and discover new insights that will result in meaningful contributions to the community and promote the mission of the Chapter.

Volunteer Skills:

The Education & Events Committee seeks active participation from individuals who desire to communicate the meaning of sustainable development to a wider audience. Fresh ideas on program topics are always needed, as well as innovative ways to get the message across. Our working process tends to be collaborative during the planning process, with one or two committee members taking on the logistical phase of the many coordination details necessary to see each program through to a successful conclusion.

For more information on this committee, please attend our next meeting or contact a committee chair.

Current members:

Finance Committee
MEETS AS REQUIRED

The Finance Committee is responsible for managing and maintaining the finances of the Chapter. This includes being involved with fund raising, cash flow management, income & expense management plus budgeting and growth management.

For more information on this committee, contact Jackson Murphy.

LEED Workshops Taskforce
MEETS AS REQUIRED

This taskforce handles the coordination logistics involved in hosting training workshops for the Chapter. Typically, we anticipate on hosting four workshops each year, one each quarter. Duties include coordination of venues, catering, audio/visual, sponsors, in addition to attending the workshop.

We are also always looking for new workshops. If you have a four to eight hour workshop, dealing with an aspect of LEED, and are interested in having the Chapter host it, please let us know!

For more information on this taskforce, please contact Michael Kawecki or Donna Powell.

Emerging Green Builders Taskforce
MEETS AS REQUIRED

For more information on this committee, contact Ashlee Paar.