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** 505-227-0474 - USGBC New Mexico Chapter - P.O. Box 25771 - Albuquerque, NM 87125-5771 **

Frequently Asked Questions

Membership to the National USGBC and Local Chapter

Q. How can I get involved in USGBC-NM?

A. Attend one of our monthly luncheons, held the first Wednesday of the month (link to events page), join as a member (link to the join us page), or join a committee (link to the Committee Description page). We welcome participation at every level, from attendee to board member, and would love to hear from you.

Contact Chris Kerlin at: chrismkerlin@yahoo.com or 505-227-0474 if you have any further questions.

Q. How can I join the national U.S. Green Building Council?

A. You can use the online application http://www.usgbc.org/ShowFile.aspx?DocumentID=876
Note: The application is an interactive Adobe PDF. Adobe Acrobat Reader/Professional 7.0 or higher is required in order to use this form.

Click here to get the latest, FREE version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you have problems with this form, please contact membership@usgbc.org.

Q. What is the cost to join the USGBC?

A. Dues are based on your company’s organizational category and annual revenues. You may view the chart at

http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=56&

Dues are paid annually on the anniversary of your join date.

Q. What are the benefits of joining?

A. Membership is a great way to stay competitive and grow your business, while making a meaningful contribution that you can be proud of. As a member, you’ll enjoy substantial moneysaving discounts, connect with a powerful and diverse network of professionals, participate in USGBC's Member Circles, gain access to the latest green building developments and information, and play an active role in green building policy-making. You can find a full list of member benefits at:

http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=267&

Q. Do you have a membership for individuals or students?

A. Our national memberships are organizational in nature, and the benefits reach to all full-time employees of an organization with a membership. We have chapter memberships available to individuals. Students can also get involved with their local chapter as an Emerging Green Builder. Chapter memberships come with local benefits only (no discounts).

To join the NM Chapter of the US Green Building Council click here:

http://usgbcnm.org/joinus.shtml

Q. I’m a LEED Accredited Professional. Do I have access to member benefits?

A. Congratulations on passing the accreditation exam! You’ve earned a very marketable
credential. If you are employed by a USGBC member company, you have access to member benefits. If your company is not a member, you can encourage them to join. See the USGBC National member benefits page for the reasons why.

http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=267&

Q. I’m a member of my local chapter. Do I get discounts on USGBC products and services?

A. Chapters are a great place to find local green building resources, education and leadership opportunities. You will meet green building experts in your area, develop local green building strategies, tour green building projects and more. Chapter memberships come with local benefits only (no discounts on USGBC products).

Q. Our company has a membership. How do employees of the company access member resources and discounts on the website?

A. Our website is designed so that each individual employee has the ability to create their own user account linked to their company’s membership. When an organization joins, it is assigned its own unique access number, which we call the corporate ID. We recommend that all employees of member companies add their company’s corporate ID number to their personal USGBC user account. Doing so allows employees of member companies to gain members’-only access to the USGBC web site and to take advantage of members’-only discounts on offerings such as LEED workshops, publications, and LEED project registrations. To find out your organization’s corporate ID number, you can contact the primary contact person for your membership, or e-mail membership@usgbc.org

Q. What is the role of the primary contact for a membership?

A. The primary contact is the person who is going to receive all correspondence between the USGBC and the company regarding the membership. The primary contact’s user account is linked to specific information about the company. They have the ability to renew the membership online, edit company information, and view the employees currently using the membership. They also have the ability to vote in elections on behalf of the company. Primary contact changes can be e-mailed to membership@usgbc.org

Q. How do I participate in committees?

A. Committees are the heart of the Council's market-based green building programs. USGBC members influence change in all sectors of the building industry through active participation in Council committees. Committees meet via teleconference and occasionally in person. Members may join corresponding committees to receive meeting minutes from the core committees. You can join committees. For more information on committees of the USGBC go to “membership” under “Frequently asked Questions” on the national website.

Q. Where do I download the member logo?

A. The USGBC Member Logo is available online under the member resources page. You can find it at:

http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=106& after logging into the website. Be sure to download and review the communications guidelines!

Still have questions? E-mail us! chrismkerlin@yahoo.com

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