Committees and Their Missions

Welcome to the Metro Advocacy & Outreach committee space where you can learn about our mission, join our online conversation, find details of our future events and meetings and access relevant resources.

Committee Mission
- To advocate sustainability and green buildings in the Delaware Valley by focused outreach efforts to elected officials, civic leaders, business leaders, community leaders and local residents.
- To develop a consistent message about sustainability and green buildings that is targeted to each of the main stakeholder groups and that makes connections to their particular interests.

Meetings
We meet quarterly. Upcoming meetings are Oct. 28th at 8:30 am, suite 1145 in 1617 JFK Blvd in Philadelphia; Dec. 9th advocacy training webinar with USGBC at 8 am - stay tuned! January 24th, Advocacy Day in Harrisburg - stay tuned!

Get Involved
Join this group.
Attend a meeting.
Contact: Janet Milkman at jmilkman@dvgbc.org

Welcome to the Bucks-Mont Branch Steering Committee space where you can learn about our mission, join our online conversation, find details of our future events and meetings and access relevant resources.

Committee Mission
To oversee the operation of the Bucks-Mont Branch and work throughout Bucks & Montgomery Counties to promote DVGBC's mission to transform the Delaware Valley through sustainable and environmentally responsible planning, design, construction and operation of the region’s buildings, landscapes, cities and communities, mindful of the legacy left for future generations

Strategic Goals
Lead the advancement of green building policies, practices and projects throughout the Delaware Valley region.

Advocate for effective and comprehensive green building policy and building and zoning codes to all levels of government in the Delaware Valley region.

Build social equity by supporting community leaders as advocates for green communities including infrastructure, landscapes, building design, rehabilitation, and operation.

Increase membership and create an exceptional member experience that provides meaningful opportunities for professional development, social networking and thoughtful discussion of green building policies and practices.

Develop the DVGBC’s organizational structure and leadership capacity to leverage the knowledge, expertise and passion of all DVGBC members.

Position the DVGBC as the Delaware Valley region’s green building leader and first point of contact.

Meetings
See the event tab above for a complete timetable of our meetings.

Send an email bucks-mont@dvgbc.org

Welcome to the Green Healthcare Circle committee space where you can learn about our mission, join our online conversation, find details of our future events and meetings and access relevant resources.

Committee Mission
To address the needs of hospitals, healthcare institutions and the professionals who are responsible for planning, designing, constructing and operating them with green and sustainable goals. We work to advance and promote sustainable and environmentally responsible development, design, construction and operations in order to enhance the environment for healing and working in the region’s healthcare institutions and facilities.

Structure
The circle is composed of two parts:
1) A working committee of professionals in design, engineering, construction, consulting, and government with a strong interest and expertise in sustainable design, construction and operations (such as LEED projects);
2) An advisory council that reviews the working committee’s plans for educational events and activities to be sure they will address the needs of senior healthcare executives and decision makers.

Meetings
We will meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 3:30 PM at One Penn Center, 1617 JFK Blvd., Suite 1145.

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Contact our committee co-chairs Noah Tolson, Perkins + Will and Andrea Deaniels, KlingStubbins at healthcare@dvgbc.org and introduce yourself.

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Welcome to the Green Schools Circle committee space where you can learn about our mission, join our online conversation, find details of our future events and meetings and access relevant resources.

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Committee Mission
To address the needs of schools, educational institutions and the professionals who are responsible for planning, designing, constructing and operating them with green and sustainable goals. We work to advance and promote sustainable and environmentally responsible development, design, construction and operations in order to enhance the environment for learning and working in the region’s educational institutions and facilities.

We run educational events promoting practices such as recycling and green cleaning and promote the USGBC pilot project developing LEED for Existing Schools, that four Delaware Valley school districts are currently involved in.

Meetings
We meet on the 4th Wednesday of each month, from 9:00 - 11:00 AM at One Penn Center, Suite 1145, Suburban Station, 1617 JFK BLVD., Philadelphia, PA.

Our next meetings are:
February 22
March 28
April 25
May 23

Get Involved
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Attend a meeting.
Contact our committee chair Lorna Rosenburg, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Send an email and introduce yourself.

Welcome to the LV Branch Supervisory Committee space where you can learn about our mission, join our online conversation, find details of our future events and meetings and access relevant resources.

The Lehigh Valley Branch of the Delaware Valley Green Building Council was established by local architects, engineers, builders, contractors, building supply vendors and community leaders.  It is a group of volunteers dedicated to promoting the mission of the DVGBC.  The branch provides current and relevant information to those seeking the LEED professional accreditation(s) and to owners and facility managers of commercial, industrial, institutional building in the region, among others.

Our Lehigh Valley leaders and branch members have a lot of fun, working hard to plan and run programs that will help our region improve energy and resource efficiency of existing buildings and  help provide the “know how” to those planning to build new green buildings. The branch hosts an annual Green Building in the Lehigh Valley Conference in the spring of each year. Each fall we gather at our Annual Membership Celebration to celebrate our progress and to recognize local community and business leaders in green building practices.

Being a part of your local DVGBC branch is a great way to meet and learn from green building leaders, and develop personal and professional skills. Please join our group of dedicated professionals and practitioners who are working to promote and implement green building practices in the Lehigh Valley and beyond.

 Committee Mission
To oversee the operation of the Lehigh Valley Branch and work throughout the Lehigh Valley to promonte DVGBC's mission to transform the Delaware Valley through sustainable and environmentally responsible planning, design, construction and operation of the region’s buildings, landscapes, cities and communities, mindful of the legacy left for future generations

Meetings
See the event tab above for a complete timetable of our meetings.

Send an email lehighvalley@dvgbc.org

Welcome to the Metro Educational Programs Committee space where you can learn about our mission, join our online conversation, find details of our future events and meetings and access relevant resources.

Committee Mission

• Establish, coordinate and facilitate an annual calendar of educational and training events
• Support and partner with other educational efforts in the community
• Prepare an annual plan for programs and education with quantitative goals and a budget
• Collect and distribute information to educate and enhance the knowledge of the design and development community to further the goals of a sustainably built environment

Meetings
We meet one evening during the last week of the month, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM.  Days rotate, so please see the Main Event Calendar for upcoming dates.

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Attend a meeting.
Contact our committee chairs Marissa Huber and Michael Nines to introduce yourself - Send an email

Welcome to the Emerging Professionals Committee space where you can learn about our mission, join our online conversation, find details of our future events and meetings and access relevant resources.

2011 Earth Day of Service at the LEED Platinum Kensington CAPA High School.

Committee Vision
The vision of the Emerging Professionals Committee is to create a network of emerging leaders and develop opportunities for involvement through DVGBC to further generate momentum for the green building industry. Emerging Professionals represent a coalition of students and young professionals intent on promoting the integration of future leaders into the green building movement.

Structure
The EP is comprised of a committee of students and working professionals. DVGBC EP membership is $25 per year and affords you the benefits of reduced costs at programs and events, listserv information, discounts for LEED certification training, and more.

Meetings
We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6-8 PM at the DVGBC office (1617 JFK Blvd, Suite 999.)

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Attend a meeting, we meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each m

onth from 6-8 PM at the DVGBC office (1617 JFK Blvd, Suite 999.)

Contact our committee Chair Sally Azer and Vice Chair Aaron Roche.
Send an email

2010 Earth Day of Service at the Paul Robeson House.

The Metro Philadelphia Branch

Being a part of your local DVGBC branch is a great way to meet and learn from green building leaders, and develop personal and professional skills. Please join our group of dedicated professionals and practitioners who are working to promote and implement green building practices in the Metro Philadelphia region.

info@dvgbc.org 

Meet the Metro Philadelphia Branch Steering Committee
	Branch Chair: Kristie Kozenewski, Re:Vision Architecture
	Membership Chair: Neil Young, Re:Vision Architecture
	Outreach Chair: Paul Vernon, KSK Planners, Historians, Inc.
	Education Co-Chair: Marrissa Huber, Johnson Controls
	Education Co-Chair: Michael Nines, Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP
	Branch Advisory Group Representative: Jon Jenson, MaGrann Associates
	Branch Advisory Group Representative: Micah Shapiro, Urban Ecoforms, LLC
	Board Representative: Spencer Finch, Pennsylvania Environmental Council
Tom May, Urban Engineers Michael Pavelsky, The Sheward Partnership Heidi Kunch, Department of Environmental Protection Jane Rath, SMP Architects Mary Alcaraz, Ewing Cole Michelle Adams Katherine Gajewski, Mayor's Office of Sustainability Alex Dews, Mayor's Office of Sustainability Christine Knapp, GPIC Alex Mulcahy, GRID Magazine

Welcome to theMetro Philadelphia Steering Committee space where you can learn about our mission, join our online conversation, find details of our future events and meetings and access relevant resources.

Committee Mission
To oversee the operation of the Metro Philadelphia Branch and work throughout Philadelphia, Chester and Delaware Counties to promote DVGBC's mission to transform the Delaware Valley through sustainable and environmentally responsible planning, design, construction and operation of the region’s buildings, landscapes, cities and communities, mindful of the legacy left for future generations

Strategic Goals
Lead the advancement of green building policies, practices and projects throughout the Delaware Valley region.

Advocate for effective and comprehensive green building policy and building and zoning codes to all levels of government in the Delaware Valley region.

Build social equity by supporting community leaders as advocates for green communities including infrastructure, landscapes, building design, rehabilitation, and operation.

Increase membership and create an exceptional member experience that provides meaningful opportunities for professional development, social networking and thoughtful discussion of green building policies and practices.

Develop the DVGBC’s organizational structure and leadership capacity to leverage the knowledge, expertise and passion of all DVGBC members.

Position the DVGBC as the Delaware Valley region’s green building leader and first point of contact.

Meetings
See the event tab above for a complete timetable of our meetings.

info@dvgbc.org

Welcome to the Sustainable Design Competition committee space where you can learn about our mission, join our online conversation, find details of our future events and meetings and access relevant resources.

Committee Mission
To create an interactive design competition that will expose participants to sustainable design strategies, USGBC LEED criteria and an integrated design process. The Delaware Valley Green Building Council annually hosts the Sustainable Design Competition targeting integration with the Spring college and curriculum. The competition encourages colleges, universities, design and engineering professionals, and community members to partner around an applied learning experience that focuses on sustainable design.

Meetings
See the event tab above for a complete time table of our meetings.

Get involved

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Contact our committee Co-chairs Kate Jacobi and David Ross at sustainabledesigncomp@dvgbc.org and introduce yourself.

The Bucks - Montgomery Branch

Being a part of your local DVGBC branch is a great way to meet and learn from green building leaders, and develop personal and professional skills. Please join our group of dedicated professionals and practitioners who are working to promote and implement green building practices in the Bucks & Montgomery County region.

Bucks-Mont@dvgbc.org

Meet the Branch Steering Committee
	Branch Chair: Lisa Grayson, Resource Dynamics, Inc.
	Branch Vice Chair:   Jill Kowalski, Lexicon Green
	Board Representative: Dave Hahn, CPM Housing Group
	Membership Chair: Terri Swain, Keller Williams Real Estate
	Outreach Co-Chair: Amy Izzo, Marketri
	Programs Chair: Niki Weiss, Multivista
	Branch Advisory Group Representative: Bruce Offner, Resource Dynamics, Inc.
	Branch Advisory Group Representative: Herman Moser, Land Stewards Ecological Landscape Design
Larry Menkes Dave Hartke, Stampfl-Hartke Associates, LLC Bill Stevens, Ethos Sustainable Finishes Holly Richter, Steelcase Karen Steward, The Marshall Financial Group Kent Baird Tom Bath, Eco Millennia Tom Wells, Thomas G. Wells Contruction LLC

The Delaware Branch

Being a part of your local DVGBC branch is a great way to meet and learn from green building leaders, and develop personal and professional skills. Please join our group of dedicated professionals and practitioners who are working to promote and implement green building practices in the State of Delaware.

Delaware@dvgbc.org 

Meet the Branch Steering Committee
	Branch Chair: Vikky Newton, Mitchell Associates Inc.
	Education Co-Chair: Nora Lober, JLC Associates LLC
	Education Co-Chair: Madaline Fucile, Mitchell Associates
	Membership Chair: Kathy Barry, Corporate Interiors
	Board Representative: Kim Ilardi, Whiting Turner
	Branch Advsory Group Representative: Sally Reis, Liquid Elements
Deirdre Smith, Duffield Associates

The Lehigh Valley Branch

Being a part of your local DVGBC branch is a great way to meet and learn from green building leaders, and develop personal and professional skills. Please join our group of dedicated professionals and practitioners who are working to promote and implement green building practices in the Lehigh Valley and beyond.

lehighvalley@dvgbc.org 

Meet the Branch Steering Committee
	Branch Chair: Christa Duelberg-Kraftician, Spillman Farmer Architects
	Education Chair: Scott Ziegenfus, Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
	Membership Chair: Clint Newton, Spillman Farmer Architects
	Outreach Chair: Kevin Cambbell, Barry Isett & Associates
	Branch Advisory Group Representative: Larry Rowland, Lehigh Hanson Cement
	Emerging Professionals Chair: John Pozzetta, The Stone House Group
	Secretary: Suzy Allerton, w2a Design
	Advocacy Chair: Christine Mildner, Barry Isett & Associates

Welcome to the Board work space where you can find a meeting time table and access relevant resources.

Committee Mission
The responsibilities of the board includes setting policy, providing oversight and acting as public figures for DVGBC.

Meetings
See the event tab above for a complete time table of meetings.

• Provide leadership and oversight for the organization
• Constitute the boards’ committees, ensure they receive the support necessary to carry out their charges, and hold them accountable for the implementation of their plans
• Support and evaluate the Executive Director

The Executive Committee meets the second Wednesday of the month at 4:30 p.m. at DVGBC, unless otherwise noted. All Board members are invited to attend Executive Committee meetings.

Welcome to the Finance Committee work space where you can learn about our mission, find a timetable of our meetings and access relevant resources.

Committee Mission

• Establish a strategic financial plan and build a sustainable fiscal program
• Provide financial oversight for the staff and the organization in general
• Support the fiscal needs of the other committees and act as the board’s financial liaison
• Oversee audits, tax reporting and any other non-profit financial reporting requirements

Meetings
The Finance Committee meets at 8 am on the second Tuesday of the month at IMC Construction offices in Malvern,  unless otherwise noted.

• Create a board profile consistent with the Strategic Plan to ensure diversity and that the board is populated to carry out the plan
• Solicit interest from potential new board members to meet the profile and to replace members lost through term expiration and attrition, and nominate them for election
• Conduct annual elections
• Take responsibility for board life, monitor the performance of board members, sanction members when required, and acknowledge individual contributions at appropriate times
• Develop procedures and policies for the organization to meet strategic goals

The Governance of Directors committee meets every 2nd Monday at 5:30 pm at DVGBC offices, unless otherwise noted.

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Welcome to the Delaware Branch Steering Committee space where you can learn about our mission, join our online conversation, find details of our future events and meetings and access relevant resources.

Committee Mission
To oversee the development of the Delaware Branch and focus work locally to promonte DVGBC's mission to transform the Delaware Valley through sustainable and environmentally responsible planning, design, construction and operation of the region’s buildings, landscapes, cities and communities, mindful of the legacy left for future generations

Meetings
See the event tab above for a complete timetable of our meetings.

Contact our Committee Chair Vicky Newton, Mitchell Associates at delaware@dvgbc.org

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A resource center for the Education Program Committee Chairs.  Please see the "resources" tab for downloadable forms, planning calendars, etc.

Metro Philly: Kristie Kozenewski, Re:Vision Architecture
kozenewski@revisionarch.com, (215) 482-1133 ext. 111
Marissa Huber, Johnson Controls
Marissahuber@gmail.com, (215) 350-3882

Lehigh Valley: Scott Ziegenfus, Lutron Electronics
sziegenfus@lutron.com, (610) 282-6559

Delaware: Kim Ilardi, Whiting Turner Contracting
Kim.ilardi@whiting-turner.com, (302) 292-0676

Bucks-Mont: Lisa Grayson-Zigmunt, Resource Dynamics/Green Building Education
lgrayson@greenbuildinged.com, (215) 428-9655

Welcome to the Statewide Advocacy Committee work space, a space for the PA chapters to share advocacy & policy best practices, resources, and ideas.Committee MissionTo share information with the purpose of promoting a sustainable built environment in Pennsylvania.Get StartedPost blogs, resources and events for everyone to see and discuss   

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