USGBC Central Plains Women in Green

1813 Grand Boulevard,Kansas City MO 64108

13 October, 2022

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Women in Green is back after a 2+ year break. We’ve missed seeing each other! Help us celebrate again this fall with an empowering happy hour on Thursday, October 13 at the appropriately named Green Lady Lounge (it’s actually in their annex building, The Black Dolphin) Come hear stories from our four amazing panelists: • Philippa (Pip) Cross – Sustainability Lead + Author, Barkley • Lara Isch – Sustainability Manager, City of Kansas City, MO • Sara Greenwood – Principal, Greenwood Consulting Group • Kechia Smith – Programs Director, Bridging the Gap Additionally, you’ll meet with and learn from women from across the green building and OTHER sustainability industries to reflect on the spirit of togetherness, unity, and the value of partnership during arduous times. We’ll use our collective voice to strengthen our work to rise farther, faster. If you joined us last time, you know what an engaging and empowering event this is. If you didn’t, don’ t miss it this year! See images at the bottom for our Sponsors: Henderson Building Solutions - Power WiG Sponsor Hoefer Welker - Friend of WiG SponsorShe Hauled It - Friend of WiG SponsorAdditional Sponsorships are available. Contact [email protected] In-person Health and Safety Statement: The safety and well-being of our community is our top priority. USGBC continues to monitor policy and procedures and is working actively to remain in compliance with federal, state, and local agencies to implement best practices aimed at managing the spread of COVID-19. To protect the health and peace of mind of our attendees, USGBC has implemented the following preventive measures: All in-person attendees of USGBC in-person events must be vaccinated in advance to participate. Full vaccination is defined as having received two shots of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID vaccine or one shot of the Johnson & Johnson product (or a comparably approved vaccine for international attendees) and must be dated at least 14 days in advance of the event.Facial mask wearing is required for all indoor activities and encouraged for outdoor activities except when actively eating or drinking.Attendees are asked to observe social distancing protocols and respect other’s personal spaceAll attendees are required to review and agree to USGBC’s Event Attendee Release & Liability Waiver (included in the registration)Additional measures may be implemented as necessary. Direct any inquiries related to USGBC’s commitment to fostering a safe environment for all USGBC event participants to Steph Leonard, [email protected]. Visit the links below for more information about federal, state, and local mandates and recommendations to maintain safety. Centers for Disease Control and PreventionWorld Health OrganizationUSGBC's Commitment:USGBC is guided by our four pillars: sustainability, resiliency, health, and equity. We have begun the work and remain committed to a sustainable and equitable world. Now more than ever it is important that we examine our programming through each lens of our guiding pillars. The roadmap forward must ensure a more sustainable, resilient, and healthier world for all. Read more about USGBC's commitment to equity. Support our Mission:Make a donation to help us raise the living standard in communities everywhere https://www.usgbc.org/give-center/donation Despite the great uncertainty of the weeks and months ahead, as an organization USGBC must keep moving forward and be the embodiment of resiliency. As the leading voice on green building, we are working every day on behalf of our community of builders, educators and sustainability professionals. The contributions made by our USGBC community over the past 26 years have helped further the green building marketplace and our mission greatly. Your gift will help support what matters most within our buildings: people. Our focus must be on people because the standards we are most committed to raising is that of the quality of life itself—for every member of this community, and in populations spanning every corner of the planet. FAQs:How can I contact the organizer with any questions? Email [email protected]. What's the refund policy? Attendees can receive refunds up to 7 days before the first event start date. To request a refund, go to Tickets in your Eventbrite account (go here if you've never logged in before), find your order, then select "Request a Refund." For detailed guidance visit the Eventbrite help page. Can I update my registration information? You can update the information on your order (like name, email address, or answers to the organizer's questions) by by clicking your order on the Tickets page. For detailed guidance visit the Eventbrite help page.