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Tuesday September 27th, 6:00-7:30 pm
Old Venice Pizza Company – 3117 McCullough Blvd Tupelo (click for map)
- Enjoy Libations with like-minded folks
- Discuss sustainable design and construction (and perhaps football?!)
- Save the planet!!
- Blow off some steam
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Join us for a joint USGBC & IES March Branch Meeting on Wednesday, March 16th from 11:30am -1 pm
Our noted speaker will be Fred Oberkircher, FIESNA, Educational IALD, IDA, LC. Mr. Oberkircher’s accomplishments include: President of IES (2009-2010), Emeritus Associate Professor at Texas Christian University, & Philips DayBrite Ambassador for Lighting Education.
The presentation will be:
Living Buildings: Moving Beyond Words to Actions
- Review the concept of living buildings
- Review EUI as a viable alternative
- Discuss current built examples of design-based energy efficient buildings
- Present a potential Net Zero certification program
Location:
Philips Day-Brite Lighting Institute
776 South Green Street – Tupelo, MS
Continuing Education:
1 GBCI, 1 IES, 1 AIA
Cost:
$10 for USGBC & IES Members
$15 for Non-Members
(Meal Included in Price)
Register and pay online with a credit card by clicking the ATTEND EVENT button on the monthly email.
Or email tmize@architecturesouth.com for instructions. Cash only if you pay at the event.
A special thanks to Philips Day-Brite for sponsoring this event!
Please join us the for the North MS Green Festival!! Bring the whole family for a day of fun, food, and learning about Green Living in North MS.
Saturday, March 19th 2011
Ballard Park (9am-4pm)
Free Admission!!
Fun Family Event (Rain or Shine!!)
Pet Friendly
Join us on Facebook: NorthMississippiGreenFestival
Call 888-912-1912/ girlscoutshs.org
Be a Sponsor like our All-Stars: Comcast, WTVA, Sunny 93.3, Boy Scouts of America-Yocona Council, Mississippi Geocachers Association, Mississippi State University Extension Services, Keep Tupelo Beautiful, MS Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council, MS Dept of Environmental Quality, and Waste Management, Inc., TVA, Tupelo Department of Parks & Recreation, Mall at Barnes Crossing!!
Some of the Events:
- USGBC Main Stage – with great music (Check out John Milstead, 9th Annual CMT NSAI Winner)
- Girl/Boy Scout Badge Area (where opportunities to earn badges & belt loops)
- MS State Extension Eco Terrace – booth for sustainable/eco friendly information
- Other Eco-Friendly Exhibits
- Nick Croteau Adventure Area – rope course, inflatables, rock climbing wall, accoustical music
- Oren Dunn Museum Open All Day too!
- TVA Art Walk – arts & crafts
- Synder & Company – hot air balloons
- Geo-caching
- Organic Farmer’s Market
- Delicious Food Vendor Area (still unnamed & looking for a sponsor)
- Yard Sale Area (still unnamed & looking for a sponsor)
- Watershed Harmony Show
- “Shred-Fest” – bring your documents to be shredded!!
We would love to have you be a sponsor, vendor, volunteer or just participant!! Come out & join us!!
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In the spirit of collaboration, the US Green Building Council Mississippi Chapter and the Lazio Chapter of the the Green Building Council Italia have joined forces. They signed a memorandum of understanding in 2010, making them “Sister Chapters”.
Here’s the flier for more information! Plus, check out the website for even more details!
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The Mississippi Chapter of the USGBC formally introduced this year’s new Board at its meeting on January 29th.
In working to unite the State’s three branches, the North Branch would like to recognize this year’s Board.
The 2011 Board is comprised of:
Perry Richardson
Jeff Seabold
Patrik Lazzari
Russ Blount
Ann Somers
Pat Hughes
Mason Statham
Laura Tinsley*
Dale Riser*
Tim Mize*
Bessy Roberts*
(*North Branch Reps)
Board Officers were also elected as follows:
Chair: Jeff Seabold
Vice Chair: Patrik Lazzari
Secretary: Bessy Roberts
Treasurer: Pat Hughes
Also, be on the lookout for the soon-to-be-released North Branch 2011 Program Calendar, including many opportunities in our area for Green Building education.
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The City of Oxford and the University of Mississippi want to enable Mississippians to live
more sustainably—making the smartest use of resources inside and outside of the home,
building and designing wisely, and potentially saving money over the long-term. Living
Green MS will showcase leading products and services available to consumers and
professionals to bring about a more sustainable region.
Join the leading authorities on sustainable development to engage and educate consumers,
homeowners, and the southeast region’s leading architects, engineers, and construction
professionals on the latest trends, technologies and materials available in the green
building movement. Showcase your products and services in a vibrant, interactive
environment and network with built environment professionals seeking products and
services to incorporate into their next projects.
This exposition features a two-day program of educational and social events designed to
attract both consumers and industry professionals throughout the region.
BENEFITS:
Living Green MS offers many opportunities to promote your organization, including
sharing your company profile in the program guide and pre-event marketing materials.
Other benefits include:
• Gaining exposure to consumers and professionals in the market for sustainable
products and services;
• Seeing the latest trends in green technologies, materials, and services; and
• Participating in valuable networking opportunities
We are co-hosting this event in Oxford. They are accepting sponsors until Dec 15!! Please join us in helping!!
CEU’s are available for the event:
