USGBC New Jersey Chapter

Chapter Mission

To be New Jersey's foremost coalition in the public and private sectors promoting the planning, design, construction,and operation/maintenance of buildings that are environmentally responsible, cost effective, productive, and healthy places to live, learn, and work. 

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Spring 2008: Issue 6
Winter 2007/2008: Issue 5
Fall 2007: Issue 4
Summer 2007: Issue 3
Spring 2007 : Issue 2
Winter 2006/2007: Issue 1

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Rob Schmitz,  EGB-NJ Chair
Bob Szuter, NJN Green Builder Documentary Producer/Writer
Scott Chrisner (back), founding USGBC-NJ Board Member
Rey Montalvo (front), USGBC-NJ Central Branch Chair
Adam Sinclair, USGBC-NJ Central Branch Vice Chair
Medea Villere, host and USGBC-NJ Communication Committee Chair

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CENTRAL Branch Presents: Summer BBQ Beach Social at Jenkinson's Boardwalk @ The Inlet
Register: Thurs August 7, 2008, 5pm
Jenkinson's North Bar & Grill on the Boardwalk
Broadway & Ocean Ave. (Adjacent to Strollo's Ice Cream)
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742

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Please join us for the 1st annual USGBC-NJ Central Branch Summer BBQ Beach Social. We've chosen Jenkinson's Boardwalk and Beach as the perfect backdrop to a fun FAMILY focused event! The USGBC-NJ Central Branch believes strongly that our CHILDREN are the bridge to a sustainable and green future. And we're happy to sponsor THEIR first involvement in what we hope will be a lifetime of clean energy achievements!

Young, old, and GREEN "in betweeners" are welcome to eat, drink, and play with us at the beautiful Jenkinsons's Inlet Pavilion and Boardwalk. Enjoy a fabulous BBQ , music, great company, free fun and fireworks on the beach while showing the NEXT GENERATION what were working to preserve!
Sponsor this event! Details to register and sponsor, click here.
Thank you to our sponsors:

   
  

 



RSVP: Sunday August 17, 2008, 9am-2pm
EGB-NJ presents: Hackensack Riverkeeper Cleanup
Mill Creek Marsh Trail
Secaucus, NJ

Come join the Emerging Green Builders of NJ as they join forces with the Hackensack Riverkeeper. The River Cleanup is organized and setup to work on foot to clear trash and other debris from the banks of the river as well as pulling trash out of the river from canoes. Cleanups generally last about four hours, and Hackensack Riverkeeper provides all the canoes, PFDs (personal flotation devices), paddles, hip waders, garbage bags, gloves, pickup sticks, rakes, shovels, meals and refreshments that you will need to get the job done. Just be sure to wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. First come, first serve, RSVP to egbnj@comcast.net.


NORTH Branch Presents: Summer Social - a night with The Jackals
Register Early! Saturday August 23, 2008, 6pm
New Jersey Jackals (973) 746-7434
One Hall Drive
Little Falls, NJ 07424
Open to all USGBC-NJ Members and their Families. First 18 children registered will be a "Baseball Buddy" and have the opportunity to run out on the field with the players before the game. Pricing includes ticket, 90 minute all-you-can eat buffet (Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, etc), unlimited draft beer until the 7th inning, unlimited fountain sodas/waters during the picnic/game and a visit from The Jackal himself! Picnic begins @ 6:00pm & Game begins @ 7:05pm.

To register or sponsor, please click here! Early registration encouraged so we get good seats together.

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September Save the Dates

EGB-NJ PRESENTS: LEED Silver House Tour
September 6, 2008, 11am
Atlantic Highlands
Join the EGB-NJ group as they tour this exciting new house. Details to come next week. Save The Date.

NORTH BRANCH PRESENTS: "Dinner Series: "Renovation & Energy Efficiencies in Homes"
Register! September 8, 2008
Maggiano's Little Italy
Hackensack, NJ 07601


First Fall 2008 North Branch Dinner Meeting. Open to all USGBC-NJ Members (and guests) but no to exceed capacity of 100. Joint meeting with AIA Newark & Suburban. Meeting topic of discussion shall be "Renovation & Energy Efficiencies in Homes" and will be presented by Justin Mihalik of Jarmel Kizel Architects & Engineers. For more details, and to register, click here.


October Save the Dates


USGBC-NJ Golf Outing
& Luncheon
October 10, 2008
8:00am Shotgun
Suneagles Golf Course
Fort Monmouth , NJ
We are very excited about our new venue and time. Sponsorship and 4some opportunities available. Practice your swing! For complete details, see links below.

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Want to Be More Involved in USGBC NJ?

 

  • Sponsor the Chapter: The chapter is still seeking sponsorship support in the effort to secure an Executive Director in 2007. If you are interested in being one of the supportors and gaining greater market exposure, please read more here. The levels are $10,000, $5,000, and $2,500.

 


Want to know how to Donate to the NJ Chapter?

 

  • If you are interested in donating to the New Jersey Chapter, please click the donate button and follow the instructions given in the link. USGBC NJ appreciates your support!