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Save-the-Date for the 2007 Built Green™ Conference!
Save the date for our annual Built Green™ Conference on Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at the Everett Events Center in Everett, WA. We are pleased to announce Hunter Lovins as our keynote speaker.
Hunter Lovins is the president of Natural Capitalism, Inc. and one of the world's most renowned advisors on sustainable business. A nationally acclaimed author and champion of sustainable development for over 30 years, she has created several companies, advised numerous governments, corporations and citizens groups, taught at major universities, and managed international non-profits.
This year's conference will also include an expo of the latest green products and services, as well as numerous educational workshops on green building, design, marketing, real estate and more!
Sponsorship opportunities are available! For information on how to sponsor the Built Green Conference, please contact MBA Sales & Marketing Director Cecil Stewart by phone at (425) 460-8217, or via e-mail.
| Events |
Visit the Built Green Washington website for green home building courses and events across the state of Washington.
Thursday, January 4
EDENS LOST & FOUND Seattle:
The Future is Now
What: The PBS national broadcast premiere of EDENS LOST & FOUND - Seattle: The Future is Now, is a program about the inspirational people who are renewing their urban neighborhoods, using sustainable environmental practices.
When: National Premiere Thursday, January 4, 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. (check local listing times at edenslostandfound.org or pbs.org)
Where: In Seattle: KCTS, Channel 9, Friday, January 5, 9 p.m. - 10 p.m.
KCTS will air the entire series on consecutive Fridays at 9pm starting Dec, 22nd.
In Tacoma: KBTC, Channel 28, Sunday, January 14, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Why: EDENS LOST & FOUND - Seattle: The Future is Now is part of a four-hour public television series highlighting citizen activists and practical solutions and models for urban transformation. Narrated by Former Governor Gary Locke the program reports on the environmental transformation of Seattle as it struggles to combat the environmental consequences of its increasing population. Through our series and companion book, teacher guide, and free downloadable community action guides we hope to help educate people about steps they can take to go green and foster a positive relationship with the environment.
Who: The program features: Martha Rose - the "Queen of Green" takes an integrated and green approach to construction to minimize the impact on the built environment * Billy Frank - a Nisqually Indian activist working to save Seattle's wild salmon population *John Plaza and Martin Tobias - owners of Seattle Biodiesel, a company that converts processed vegetable oil into biodiesel * The People's Waterfront Coalition - a group devoted to opening up Seattle's waterfront * Dick Falkenbury - Champion for the citizen inspired Monorail Project * "One Less Car" program - encourages families to use just one car.
EDENS LOST & FOUND is an ambitious multimedia project created and produced by Santa Monica-based Media & Policy Center Foundation in association with Oregon Public Broadcasting. A companion book titled Edens Lost & Found: How Ordinary Citizens Are Restoring Our Great American Cities written by Executive Producers Harry Wiland and Dale Bell, with Joe D'Agnese, is published by Chelsea Green Publishing.
For more information, contact Heather Lenz, Harry Wiland, or Dale Bell at the Media & Policy Center Foundation at 310.828.2966 or visit edenslostandfound.org.
Tuesday, January 16, Maltby, WA
Sustainability Pays
 Location: Snoqualmie Gourmet Ice Cream Parlor, 21106 86th Avenue SE, Maltby, WA 98296, (360) 668-8535
Time: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Sustainable Development Task Force of Snohomish County proudly presents, Sustainability Pays, a presentation and site visit that demonstrates how sustainable design can lower operating costs, overcome permitting barriers and increase business visibility using Snoqualmie Gourmet Ice Cream as a case study. Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon will kick-off the event. Sustainability expert, Alistair Jackson of O'Brien & Company will outline "Why Sustainability Pays". Project specialists will talk about financing sustainable building projects, integrating pervious pavement into a project, working with the new Low Impact Development Ordinance in Snohomish County, and how specific energy savings were achieved at this innovative site.
Who Should Attend: developers, entrepreneurs, real estate professionals, and bankers or financiers, and anyone who wants to see how Low Impact Development features came through the winter storms with flying colors. GREEN IS THE COLOR OF SUCCESS IN SNOHOMISH COUNTY!
| Classes |
Classes listed below are approved workshops for fulfilling the annual Built Green education requirement for certifying projects.
Visit the Built Green Washington website for green home building courses and events across the state of Washington.
Tuesday, January 9, Bellevue, WA.
Introduction to Built Green™
This free seminar provides an introduction to the Built Green™ program from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 9, at the Master Builders Association Housing Center in Bellevue. Learn how to certify a project and use the checklist, how to join, how the program works, and other resources. The seminar presents examples of projects and covers how to fill out the Built Green checklist. This orientation is required in order to certify homes as Built Green. To register, contact the MBA University registrar via email or go online to www.mbaks.com.
Friday, February 9, Everett, WA.
Introduction to Built Green™
The class will be held at Legion Hall (145 Alverson Blvd. Everett, WA 98201) from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. for new Built Green™ members and potential new members. Sustainable Development Task Force presents the Built Green™ Orientation for the first time in Snohomish County. If you are a new Built Green™ member or you want to find out more about the green building rating system, this is your opportunity. Register online at snoedc.org or call Terri Hooper at (425) 783-8275.
| Resources |
 National Fenestration Rating Council - Certified Products Directory Search
NFRC is a nonprofit organization focused on independent rating and labeling of energy efficient windows, doors, skylights and attachment products. NFRC provides a particularly useful search engine for identifying and comparing products based on their efficiency rating. This is a great source for unbiased information on the ratings and efficiency of windows, glass doors and their producers.
| Job Postings |
Bioregional OutReach Network (BORN) is Seeking a Director!
Based in Bozeman, the Director will work closely with the Board of Directors and volunteers.
Primary responsibilities will include:
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coordinating all aspects of key events, including the Northern Rockies Bioneers Conference
fundraising
- coordinating the organizational development of BORN, a 501c3 organization that is the new home for the Northern Rockies Bioneers Conference (NRBC)
Requirements include:
- A Bachelor's degree of higher
- Minimum of two years' experience directing and coordinating events, preferably through work in a nonprofit organization
- Working knowledge of nonprofit management
- Ability to create and manage budgets
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently without a high level of supervision
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to organize and effectively handle multiple projects
- A strong commitment to progressive, social, ecological, and conservation issues
- Experience with email, internet, and familiarity with MS Word, Excel, and Quickbooks.
Full Time with Flexibility - Compensation: $2,000/month.
For more information, please visit bornnetwork.com.
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