2014 / ANNUAL REPORT

4651 Shaw, Saint Louis, Missouri 63110 / 314.577.0854 / www.usgbc-mogateway.org

Considering the average American spends 90% of their

time indoors, ensuring greener and healthier buildings for all is a critical piece of USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter’s mission and vision. Where we live, work and learn matters. The buildings where we spend so much of our time are important to our health and well-being. I am proud to be part of an organization that aspires to make green buildings accessible to all.

Our volunteers and staff accomplished so much in 2014. After wrapping up a successful inaugural year of the Green Schools Quest, we launched the second round to just as much enthusiasm. 26 new schools participated and 12 returned—they were paired with 29 new mentors and 11 returning mentors. It has been fun and inspiring to see what green projects schools are doing—from learning about solar energy to installing a rain barrel to running energy contests. Schools are engaging students, faculty, staff and their communities in a greener future.

In 2014, 30 USGBC-Missouri Gateway volunteers helped Forest Park Forever green the Dennis and Judith Jones Visitors and Education Center in Forest Park through the LEED Community Project. Volunteers developed 10 LEED policies addressing building operations like green cleaning, purchasing, and solid waste management. They benchmarked the building’s energy use, and created a plan to support sustainable building operations moving forward.

Our educational programming revolved around the themes of resilience, health and community in 2014. Adrian Cerezo Caballero, from the St. Louis Zoo, spoke about Biophilic Design and the connections between ecological sustainability & human health. We partnered with St. Louis Earth Day on their Symposium and heard from Cole Roberts, of ARUP, about the built environment and our changing climate. Gail Vittori, co-director of the Center for Maximum Performance Building Systems, shared her infinite wisdom and expertise on sustainable healthcare design and operations. In-depth education sessions covered everything from a passive house case study to LED lighting to LEED for Schools. And we ended the year with a tour of Urban Chestnut’s LEED Silver Brewery & Bierhall in the Grove neighborhood.

We also launched the 25 x 20 Voluntary Energy Benchmarking Campaign in 2014 in partnership with the St. Louis Regional Chamber of Commerce and Missouri Interfaith Power and Light, challenging buildings in our region to benchmark their energy use and aim for a 25% reduction of energy by the year 2020. This goal aligns with the City of St. Louis’ goal to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions— we are proud to support community-wide efforts to benchmark, reduce energy use and save money. As the saying goes, “You can’t manage what you don’t measure!” As part 25 x 20, we awarded 10 complimentary energy audits to congregations in partnership with Missouri Interfaith Power & Light, helping congregations save money that

can be spent on their mission, while we serve our own mission. All buildings benefit from benchmarking, and we look forward to helping more buildings save energy in 2015!

In 2014, we spent a lot of time considering the future of USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter with a strategic planning effort. How can we continue to effectively advance our mission and vision? How can we improve existing programs and leverage the passion and expertise of volunteers? How can we bring new individuals and organizations into the green building movement? In the coming years, we will continue to emphasize organizational excellence and sustainability. We will grow green building leaders of the future by supporting the Green Schools Quest, USGBC Student Groups, and our Emerging Professionals committee. And we will engage individuals and organizations around emerging issues in green building through meaningful and thought-provoking educational events, outreach, and projects.

It was my pleasure to serve USGBC-Missouri Gateway as Board Chair for 2014. I look forward to working with our staff, members, volunteers, sponsors and donors towards a future that is greener and healthier. We hope you will join us in making every building a green building! Thank you.

Marjorie Melton PE, LEED AP BD+C

2014 Board of Directors’ Chair

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Vision To create and restore buildings and communities that will regenerate and sustain the health and vitality of all life within a generation.

Mission To initiate, develop and accelerate implementation of green building concepts, technologies and principles that promote environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work.

USGBC-MISSOURI GATEWAY CHAPTER 2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORSChair, Marjorie Melton, M3 Engineering

Chair Elect, Erik Lueders, Parkway School District

Secretary, Barbara Anderson, Oates Associates

Treasurer, Jaime Kelley

Past Chair, Nancy Rodney, Rosemann & Associates

AT LARGE BOARD MEMBERSNick Bristow, Forum Studio

Christy Cunningham, DJM Ecological

Jim Curran, Electrical Connection

George Fujii, Tarlton

ADVISORSLinda Goldstein, Linda Goldstein Consulting

John May

Luis Naranjo, Wells Fargo Advisors

Leadership Circle Representative: Lynn Larkin, Design Extra

Mid-Missouri Branch Representative, Adrienne Stolwyk, Simon Oswald Architecture

LEADERSHIP CIRCLEJohn Aliberti, Technical Committee

Erin Allen, Green Schools Committee

Katie Belilse-Iffrig, Green Schools Committee

Todd Bundren, Program Committee

Rene Dulle, Advocacy Committee

Caryl Kinsey Fox, Technical Committee

Patrick Ladendecker, Marketing Committee

Lynn Larkin, Membership Committee

Allison Macon, Program Committee

Paul Todd Merrill, Membership Committee

Admo Ogun, Advocacy Committee

Steve O’Rourke, Marketing Committee

Katy Mike Smaistrla, Higher Education Committee

Brad Woleaver, Higher Education Committee

TASK FORCE LEADERSHIP James Dice, Emerging Professionals

Katie Dieckhaus, Emerging Professionals & Growing Green Awards

Carolyn Gaidis, ECORIDE / Scholarship

Jen Kissinger, Growing Green Awards

STAFFEmily Andrews, Executive Director

Hope Gribble, Education & Green Schools Coordinator

Johanna Schweiss, Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator

INTERNS Matt DeAngelo—Regional Environmental Internship Program Brentwood Pollution Reduction Plan, Spring

Julie Cooper, Benchmarking Intern, Summer

Anna Gorman, Program, Events & Marketing intern, Spring & Summer

Kelsey Shattnik, Programs, Events & Marketing Intern, Fall

VISION / MISSION / LEADERSHIP

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WHEREWE LIVE,WORK,ANDLEARNMATTERSU.S. Green Building Council-Missouri Gateway Chapter believes that everyone deserves to live, work and learn in a green and healthy building. Our volunteers and staff work to advance the quality of life in our region - educating about green building, advocating for healthier environments, and establishing partnerships to improve our built environment.

Every year, we make progress towards our goal of transforming the built environment. Every year, we aim to engage our volunteers, members, sponsors, and donors in the realization of our mission and vision. In 2014, 180 volunteers contributed over 3,500 hours of their time and talent through our board and committees and through projects like the Green Schools Quest, the 25 x 20 Voluntary Energy Benchmarking Campaign, and the LEED Community Project. Our 2014 committees and task forces included: Advocacy, Green Schools, Higher Education, Marketing, Membership, Programs, Technical, Growing Green Awards, Scholarship, and Emerging Professionals.

I feel an integral part of the green building movement, helping to shape the values and available resources within the region. The Chapter has given me opportunities to speak, to lead, to meet others who can teach me and to meet those I can mentor. I am so grateful for the opportunities for growth and professional development that has been afforded me by the Chapter.Membership Survey Response

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In addition to the following highlights, we continue to provide excellent education, professional development, and networking opportunities through monthly programs, in-depth sessions, tech talks and LEED exam prep courses. Programs reached over 1,500 individuals in 2014, providing inspiration, connections, and deepening green building knowledge in our community.

We love to share and recognize the expertise and passion of our members. Speakers Bureau presentations delivered by volunteers reached nearly 200 individuals, Emerging Professionals completed two community service projects, and our Marketing Committee launched the Green Building Experts Program to highlight members that have been recognized for their green building and sustainability leadership and expertise.

We strive to maintain and increase collaborative efforts every year. In 2014, we worked with 17 unique partners on educational programming and events. This included continued efforts like the St. Louis Regional High Performance Building Initiative and new engagement with groups like the Experiential Education Exchange, where staff and volunteers advocate for sustainable buildings as teaching tools. We were also excited to be part of “Make a Difference: Environmental Action for your Home & House of Worship.” This event was presented in partnership with the Jewish Environmental Initiative, a committee of the Jewish Community Relations Council, and Missouri Interfaith Power & Light and featured civil rights leader Reverend Dr. Gerald Durley and meteorologist Mike Roberts as the keynote speakers.

Participating in the 2013 LEED Community Project has been a great way for me to become more involved in the community, increase my green building knowledge and experience, and engage with other professionals. After moving back to my home town of St. Louis a year ago, this project has given me the opportunity to be part of a fantastic local project that demonstrates the region’s commitment to sustainability. USGBC-MGC, its partners, and volunteers provide value and produce real results, making the region a better place today and for future generations.Kristin McKee

Hours of volunteered time from over 180 volunteers in 2014

3,500

17Unique partnerships for educational

programs and events in 2014

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This project gave our school the opportunity for parents and teachers to work together for the good of the students. Best of all, the students had a chance to do project based learning, advocate for themselves, and prepare for a garden. We plant the vegetables tomorrow. The first seeds of hope for a city school that doesn’t have a leaf of grass.2013-2014 Green Schools Quest Mentor

In the inaugural Green Schools Quest (2013-2014 school year), 39 schools and 40 volunteer green mentors accepted our challenge to implement low or no cost sustainability projects to green their schools and communities. 24 school / mentor teams submitted final projects with 2,800 students and staff participants reaching over 15,000 students, staff, and community members. The 2014 – 2015 Quest paired 38 schools with 40 mentors. 12 schools are repeat participants and 26 are new.

We launched the 25 x 20 Voluntary Energy Benchmarking Campaign in partnership with the St. Louis Regional Chamber, the St. Louis High Performance Building Initiative, and Missouri Interfaith Power & Light. 25 x 20 encourages the region to benchmark building energy use and aim for a regional energy use reduction of 25% by the year 2020. 39 organizations signed on, representing over 25 million square feet of buildings. This includes universities, institutions, large office buildings, non-profits, and more.

As part of 25 x 20, we worked with Missouri Interfaith Power & Light to host an ENERGY STAR for Congregations workshop and award 10 complimentary energy audits for congregations.

30 Chapter Volunteers gave over 550 hours to our second LEED Community Project. We partnered with Forest Park Forever to seek LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance certification for the Dennis and Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center in Forest Park. Volunteers conducted research and collected data on historic and current building energy use and the volume and weight of building waste. Information was used for LEED documentation and to develop operational policies (purchasing, green cleaning, solid waste management, etc.). These will inform future upgrades to building systems as well as the on-going operations of the building.

We invite you to join our efforts to green the places we live, work, and learn. Get involved as a member, volunteer, or donor and help us transform our community.

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SUPPORTERS /SPONSORSUSGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter is a mission-driven 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that serves our community by promoting environmentally responsible, prosperous and healthy places to live, work and learn. The financial support and participation of members, individual donors, foundations, and corporate sponsors sustains our work towards a shared mission and vision. We are so grateful for these contributions.

Sponsors who were new in 2014 are noted with an asterisk (*). Sponsors who have contributed for five consecutive or more years are in bold typeface.

2014 ANNUAL SPONSORS

RESTORATIVE

Alberici

PLATINUMAmeren Missouri

Missouri Botanical Garden

Sheet Metal Workers, Local 36

Vertegy Consultants

William A Kerr Foundation

Wells Fargo Advisors

GOLDCannon Design

CLAYCO

Laclede Gas Company

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

Missouri Historical Society

Paric

St. Louis Regional Chamber *

The Healthy Planet

SILVERAcorn Landscape Architecture

Ameren Missouri Pure Power

BSI Constructors

Christner, Inc.

Color Art Integrated Interiors

ECO Recycling

Electrical Connection

Enterprise Holdings

Express Scripts

Hastings & Chivetta Architects, Inc.

HOK Group

Johnson Controls

Kirberg Roofing

KONE Inc.

Lighting Associates, Inc.

M3 Engineering Group P.C.

McCormack Baron Salazar

Microgrid Solar

National Design Build Services LLC

New Ground

Oates & Associates

Parsons Brinkerhoff

Ross & Baruzzini, Inc

Siemens

Solutions AEC

Tarlton

Thompson Coburn LLP *

Trane

US Bank

GREENArcturis

ASSA ABLOY DDS

Bric Partnership *

Custom Engineering *

FGM Architects *

Green Street St. Louis

HDR, Inc. *

KAI Design & Build *

The Korte Company

PayneCrest Electric

William B. Ittner, Inc.

Woolpert

GREEN SCHOOLS ANNUAL SPONSORAutomatic Controls Equipment Systems

Brightergy

Ride Finders

25 x 20 SPONSORSAmeren Missouri

Laclede Gas Company

USGBC STUDENT GROUP FROM SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

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2014 PROGRAM & EVENT SPONSORSECORIDE Aegis Metal Framing, LLC

Better Life

Big Shark Bicycle Co.

Bworks

Cowell Engineering

Great Rivers Greenway

Icon Mechanical

M3 Engineering Group P.C.

Pedro’s Planet

Unico System

Whole Foods

GREEN SCHOOLS EVENTBSI Constructors

Elkay Manufacturing

Trane

William Tao & Associates

GROWING GREEN AWARDS

ASERusa *

Foam Engineers *

ASSA ABLOY DDS

Butterfly Energy Works

C&R Mechanical Company

Cannon Design

Electrical Connection

Green Street St. Louis

KONE, Inc.

M360

M360, Inc.

Microgrid Energy

Paric

Rock Hill Mechanical Group

Rosemann & Associates, P.C.

Shade Shades & More *

StraightUp Solar

The Healthy Planet

Tiger Lily Development, LLC *

MONTHLY PROGRAMSCertainTeed

Color Art Integrated Interiors/Steelcase/Nurture

Compi Distributors, Inc. / Wilsonart International

CxE Group

Farnsworth Group

Green Street St. Louis

HBD Construction

HOK Group

HomeNav by Sustaining Spaces

Ross & Baruzzini, Inc

Schaeffer Marketing Group / Holt Energy

Siemens

Solutions AEC

St. Louis University Center for Sustainability

Tarlton

Trivers Associates

NEW MEMBER EVENT SPONSORSStinson Leonard Street

FOUNDATION AND GRANT SUPPORTAmeren Missouri

Commerce Bancshares Foundation

St. Louis-Jefferson Solid Waste Management District

U.S. Green Building Council

William A Kerr Foundation

IN-KIND SUPPORT & CONTRIBUTIONSAlberici

Arcturis

Color Art Integrated Interiors

Crushed Red

Great Harvest Bread Company

Microgrid Energy

Missouri Botanical Garden

Paric

Ross & Barruzzini, Inc.

Schlafly

Sitton Energy Solutions

Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 36

The Royale

Urban Chestnut Brewing Company

2014 INDIVIDUAL DONORSBarb Anderson

Emily Andrews

Jake Barnett

Nick Bristow

JoAnn Brookes

Judy Campbell

Christy Cunningham

Jim Curran

Kim Eilerts

Deborah Frank

George Fujii

Carolyn Gaidis

Sharon Gill

Linda Goldstein

Jaime Kelley

Lynn Larkin

Greg Light

Erik Lueders

Donald Lueders

John May

Marjorie Melton

Paul Todd Merrill

Michael & Susan Mlynarcyk

Steve O’Rourke

Nancy Rodney

Johanna Schweiss

Ken Schweiss

Katy Mike Smaistrla

David Stone

Jemal Swoboda

Thomas Taylor

2014 CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS Nicholas Bristow

Jennifer Clark

Jaclyn Davis

John Davis

Roger Denny

Franklin Eppert

Bob Evans

James Holtzman

Curt Kinney

Tim Michels

Marcus Rivas

Theresa Samples

Tristan Scoble

Dan Shifley

Chawn Stich

Eric Vavere

SUPPORTERS / SPONSORSCongregations care about energy conservation because of the forms of stewardship it embodies. Saving energy costs leaves more available for community work, and saving resources helps restore our relationship with the earth. The energy audit provided us with information and tools to further our energy savings goals, and helped raise our congregation’s awareness of conservation issues.

Lynda Morrison, Member of First Congregational Church of Webster Groves and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church of Ferguson (audit recipient)

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BY THE NUMBERS

FINANCIALS / FY 2014

Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2014

ASSETSChecking / Savings $297,628

Accounts Receivable $4,105

Prepaid Expenses $3,697

Property & Equipment $12,346

TOTAL ASSETS $317,776

LIABILITIES & NET ASSETSLiabilities

Accounts Payable $48,257

Deferred Revenue $17,805

Total Liabilities $66,062

Net Assets

Unrestricted $230,429

Temporarily Restricted $21,285

Total Net Assets $251,714

TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS $317,776

INCOME SUMMARY

n Grants $72,010 25%

n Chapter Membership Dues $31,393 11%

n Program Sales $20,651 7%

n Special Events $22,535 8%

n Sponsors $116,015 41%

n USGBC National Member Revenue

$10,478 4%

n Individual Donors $10,818 4%

n Miscellaneous $649 0%

Total Income $284,549

EXPENSE SUMMARY

n Salary & Benefits $180,734 66%

n Professional $11,422 4%

n Outreach & Advocacy $12,399 5%

n Community Projects $21,523 8%

n Education $17,777 6%

n Advertising & Promotion $2,165 1%

n Special Events $13,740 5%

n General Administration $14,435 5%

Total Expense $274,195

EXPENSES BY PROGRAM

n General Operations $33,082 12%

n Fundraising $5,877 2%

n Lobbying $2,200 1%

n Membership Services

$17,375 6%

n Education $98,918 36%

n Outreach $116,743 43%

Total Expense $274,195

$284,549

$274,195

$274,195

FY 2014 / 9

Questions about becoming a USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter member? Need a speaker or information about green building standards and practices in the Missouri Gateway region? We can help! TEL 314.577.0854usgbc-mogateway@mobot.orgwww.usgbc-mogateway.org