Welcome to the South Florida Chapter of the USGBC—a volunteer-driven organization dedicated to educating and promoting the benefits of sustainable, energy efficient buildings. Join us in transforming the way our buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, providing an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life of our citizens and visitors.


The Keys Branch is our Chapter's newest Branch, officially becoming a "provisional" Branch in May 2011.  Still in its formative stages, the Keys Branch generally hosts educational programs on a quarterly basis.  Check the Chapter's calendar of events for specific dates, or sign up for membership in the Chapter and receive notice of upcoming programs (in all Branches).  The Keys Branch will generally begin their sessions with GREENworking at 5:30pm and moving on to an educational presentation starting at 6:30pm.  Meeting locations and times are subject to change.

The Chair of the Keys Branch is Ada Truesdell (right).  The Branch's current standing committees and Chairs are as follows:

Future Committees:

  • Education (tbd)
  • Emerging Professionals (tbd)
  • Green Schools (tbd)
  • Leadership (tbd)

The Branch Governing Council includes the standing committee Chairs (listed above) and the following Officers:


Volunteers
The Branch's leadership team and committee make-up is comprised entirely of volunteers.  Thanks solely to these unselfish individuals' dedication, passion, expertise and, very often, long hours of volunteerism, the Keys Branch is making terrific inroads in spreading the good word about green-building initiatives.  If you are interested in learning about sustainability and green building, and if you value camaraderie, teamwork and fun, email Ada Truesdell and have a discussion about volunteering for our Branch.  You won't regret it! 


History of Our Branch
The former Miami-Dade and the Keys Branch became a "provisional" Branch of the USGBC South Florida Chapter in May 2011.  During the prior two years, it became evident that the Keys' interest in green-building education and sustainability was growing expotentially, and that commutes north to the Miami region for programs were becoming less convenient for interested individuals.  The notion of breaking the existing Branch into two distinct, organized bodies gained support during this time period. 

In the Fall of 2010, the Branch Governing Council of the MDK Branch held meetings designed to sketch out a game plan to create a leadership group for a separate Keys Branch.  Over the course of the following months, myriad training sessions took place and a solid base of support to manage a Branch south of Miami began to emerge. 

With an ever-increasing number of members in Monroe County, as well as a solid leadership group, the Chapter's Board of Directors will consider moving the Keys group to full Branch status in the Fall of 2013.

 

  

 

On the Radar for
Our Branch ... Water Conservation Program -- April 19

This month's timely program in Key West will focus on Water Conservation to coincide with Preserve Island Life’s theme for the month of April.  The program is also coinciding with GLEE’s annual fundraising event at the Bottle Cap Lounge, which will start right after this event.  To learn more about this program and to register to attend, click here..


It's 5 o'clock Somewhere!

The Florida Keys!  These beautiful drive-to islands are rich in arts and culture, the wild outdoors, eco-tours, walking trails, environmental centers and a plethora of
green travel accommodations and shopping opportunities. 

And the USGBC is now in town!  Please consider a Keys weekend and come support our new Branch!


Sponsor Our Branch Programs

There are many outstanding marketing benefits that accrue to sponsors of our Keys Branch's educational programs. To learn more about sponsor benefits click here.  To discuss a specific Keys Branch program, contact tbd. 



Upcoming Chapter Events

24 May 2013 8:30 AM • Trane Miramar Office, 2884 Corporate Way, Miramar, FL 33025 (see Directions in copy)
12 Jun 2013 5:30 PM • UM Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science- 4600 Rickenbacker Causeway Miami, FL 33149



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