MEMBERSHIP 1.0: How To Join

Membership dues based on engagement. Contribute to a LEED project Attend Greenbuild Maintain a LEED credential Advocate on behalf of green building

MEMBERSHIP 2.0: Simplicity. Choice. Value. COMPANIES are National USGBC Members. INDIVIDUALS are local USGBC Chapter Members. 100% of your individual & 10% of your national contribution goes to our local Chapter. We are an IRS 501c3 and PR Treasury 1101 not-for-profit organization in Good Standing. You will be registered in the National USGBC Database and given a USGBC Member Number. This number will enable you to apply for LEED GA and AP Certifications, track Continuing Education Credits, vote and obtain educational materials and information.

MEMBERSHIP 2.0: Simplicity. Choice. Value. COMPANIES are National USGBC Members. INDIVIDUALS are local USGBC Chapter Members. Members vote to elect our officials. Members qualify to hold Chapter (or National) Board and Committee positions. Members qualify for discounts on all Chapter or National events and educational materials. You help us achieve our Mission: To transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy and prosperous environment that improves our region’s quality of life.

Individual Chapter Memberships What are the Chapter Membership Rates? If the firm you work for is a USGBC National Member: You must know your firm's National Member Number The rate will be $50.00 for a year membership If the firm you work for is NOT a National USGBC Member: The rate will be $70.00 for a year membership If you are a student: The rate will be $25.00 for a year membership

Membership Package Features National Organization Membership: 10% Individual Chapter Membership: 100% Corporate Sponsorship: 100%

Why should you sponsor? The mission of the Northern Gulf Coast Chapter of the USGBC is to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy and prosperous environment that improves our region’s quality of life. We do this through: Advocacy to owners, public and private policy makers which impact the built environment; Training of planners, designers, builders, developers and operators of the built environment; Education of future generations and the public at large.

Corporate Sponsorship ALL levels receive these benefits: Your logo & donor “hierarchy” displayed on our chapter web page, and functions Marketing benefits and exposure Chapter member information Our thank you for your support! USGBC Northern Gulf Coast Chapter

We seek partnerships with companies whose values align with our own throughout the region. Many of these companies have made a commitment to supporting our Chapter’s activities by making an annual contribution. These gifts provide our Chapter with a reliable source of funding, and offer our sponsors greater visibility within the green building community. We offer our annual sponsors 4 options so you can choose which suits you best. BECOME A CHAPTER SUSTAINER for our community

- Bronze level recognition at monthly events. - Marketing benefits and exposure. - Chapter member information. - Our thank you for your support! BRONZE SPONSOR $100

- Silver level recognition at monthly events. - Logo and a brief description of your company will be included on the Chapter’s website. - One free membership to our local chapter, and free attendance to our monthly programs. - Marketing benefits and exposure. - Chapter member information. - Our thank you for your support! SILVER SPONSOR $500

GOLD SPONSOR $ Gold level recognition at monthly events. - Logo and a brief description of your company will be included on the Chapter’s website and a banner to be displayed at our annual event. - Two free memberships to our local chapter, and free attendance to our monthly programs. - Marketing benefits and exposure. - Chapter member information. - Our thank you for your support!

- Platinum level recognition at monthly events. - Logo and description of your company will be included on the Chapter’s website and a banner to be displayed at our annual event. - Three free memberships to our local chapter, and free attendance to our monthly programs. - Priority order for meeting presentations and contributions into the monthly newsletter, The Green Files, including company profile and product information. - Complete access to our member information. - Our thank you for your support! PLATINUM SPONSOR $1500

SPONSOR A CHAPTER EVENT The Northern Gulf Coast Chapter strives to deliver quality programming and networking opportunities throughout the year. There are many ways you can support through these programs, please feel free to contact us for more information. One excellent way to support the Chapter and gain exposure for your business is to sponsor a chapter event or monthly Lunch + LEED. HOST A LUNCH + LEED

HOST A LUNCH & LEED $350 - Full attention of the Chapter, to either educate the group on sustainable products or services provided by your company, or to present a related CEU - Company logo on the Chapter’s website announcing the Lunch + LEED, or workshop - Access to each attendee’s information after the function

- Show your support and generate high visibility and goodwill for your organization along with over 200 chapter members in the future of green building and sustainable communities. - Affiliate your organization with a powerful, nationally recognized institution. - Promote your organization’s sustainable practices among other environmentally conscious decision makers. - Support education efforts with our LEED exam prep and LEED CMP classes, certified USGBC educational courses and green bag lunches that keep our professionals up to date on current green practices and issues nationally and locally. - Participate in support of chapter events that target specific sustainable interest, like our SEEDS green schools program. - Empower and encourage our youth and emerging professionals that will be leading the way to a sustainable future. Thank you for your attention & support! In review, why should you participate?

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