Committees

Our Committees are where the important work gets done and helps make the chapter visible to our whole community. As an active member, your participation on a committee is highly valued and critically important to sustaining the viability and relevance of the organization. Below are descriptions of the committees. Please refer to our Events Calendar for specific meeting dates, times and locations.

Education Committee

Anna Peltier, Chair

The Education committee works to educate the membership on green building and sustainability in Nevada. Additionally, this committee is responsible for educational outreach - providing resources to Educational Institutions to advance the knowledge of sustainable building principles and practices, USGBC sponsored LEED workshops in Nevada and research and development for new technology in the field of sustainable design and construction.

Subcommittee:
Sustainable Communities
Monica Gresser, Chair
This subcommittee has been organized with the primary goal to coordinate and educate both the public and private sectors on sustainable design and construction practices in building communities. This group organizes and operates the Recycling Roadshow booth at local events.

Government Affairs Committee

Tom Anderson, Chair

Identifies champions within Nevada’s cities, counties and the State and utilities. Approach local governments and utilities through targeted workshops developed with the Education committee. Find advocates and allies within aligned orgs. Have a position statement all orgs can sign (AIA, AGC, Engineers & Unions). Continue monitoring, lobbying and working PUC, CC hearings. Rework the model language, adjust andupdate as required. Adopt and implement a new building code by the end of the legislative session 2012. Support a legislative forum among various advocacy groups with shared interests to develop legislation for the 2012 session.

Subcommittee:
Benchmarking
Kenya Henderson, Chair
The goal for this subcommittee is to advocate for benchmarking of commercial property.

Programs/ Membership Committee

Alicia Marasco, Chair

This Committee is responsible for planning and conducting monthly meetings, mixers, tours and other networking events. They work with other committees and members to recruit guest speakers, establish content and meeting activities. They also recruit and manage membership roles and develop programs to recruit and engage new members.

Green Schools Committee

Amelia Gulling, Chair
The goals of this committee are:
Education of teachers and students
Support for greening of school buildings
Landscaping and gardening at schools
Partnership with other organizations and schools