EWB-LA provides mentors to our local student chapters. Our current mentor for the LMU chapter will be leaving in April, and we need a replacement. This is a good opportunity for any interested members to hear about the LMU student project in Malawi.

Join us to learn about LMU’s efforts in providing water for the Malingunde School for the Blind.

Please RSVP to Katrina Regan at ewb.lmu@gmail.com

Nominations for 2010 Officers

 
EWB-LA will be holding elections for the 2010-2011 officers on March 30th.  The location will be at Casey’s, downton LA.  If there’s someone you think would be a good choice for any of the four positions (yourself included, so don’t be shy!), submit the name to secretary@ewb-la.org. We are also looking for members to chair and join the EWB-LA Committees.

Only paid members can hold elected office – so pay your dues if you are interested in running! Feel free to contact secretary@ewb-la.org with any questions.

Location: Casey’s, 613 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90017-3804
The duties of each officer are described below:

President:
(1) Coordinate between the Chapter, the West Coast Region, and EWB-USA
(2) Ensure that all orders and resolutions of the Chapter are carried into effect
(3) Have cosignatory power over the Chapter’s account with the Treasurer
(4) Initiate ad hoc committees as seen fit, with the approval of the Executive Committee
(5) Preside over Executive Committee meetings

Vice-President:
(1) In the absence or disability of the President, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the President
(2) Submit the Annual Report to West Coast Region of EWB-USA
(3) Perform duties assigned by the President

Secretary:
(1) Assist in administrative management of all meetings of the Chapter
(2) Record and distribute minutes of meetings
(3) Maintain and update official copies of the Constitution and Bylaws;
(4) Perform duties assigned by the President

Treasurer:
(1) Receive, record, and account for income and distribute, record, and account for all approved expenditures of the Chapter
(2) Prepare the financial section of the Annual Report of the Chapter for use by the Vice President
(3) Be responsible for the accounts of the Chapter and be subject to audit as prescribed in the Bylaws of the Chapter
(4) Have cosignatory power over the Chapter’s account with the President
(5) Be a Member of the Fundraising Committee
(6) Perform duties assigned by the President

February General Meeting and Guest Speaker
February 23, 2010  UCLA Campus Engr. IV Bldg, 38-138
Guest Speaker Lance Williams, Executive Director of USGBC-LA

Speaker Bio

Lance A. Williams is Executive Director of the U.S. Green Building Council-Los Angeles Chapter. He is a LEED® Accredited Professional. A primary area of Dr. Williams’ interest is the relationship between culture and sustainability. He is a frequent program moderator and speaker on LEED®, green building and sustainability. He was the keynote speaker at the 2008 Urban Marketplace, hosted by the Los Angeles chapter of the Urban Land Institute. He has also served as an advisor on green building policy development to Los Angeles County and various corporate organizations. He participated in the 2007 Annual Congress of the World Green Building Council held in Toronto, Canada. He is a also member of the Social Equity Task Force of USGBC national, charged with expanding parameters of the LEED® rating system. At the 2007 Greenbuild Annual International Conference and Expo, USGBC-LA received two national awards from USGBC: First Place Award of Excellence, Advocacy, and Honorable Mention, LEED®. USGBC-LA has also recently produced a 2008 Membership Directory, published by McGraw-Hill Construction. Dr. Williams was editor and principal photographer for the Directory. In recent years, Dr. Williams has traveled extensively throughout Brasil. He was recently a featured speaker at the Third Annual Brasilian Conference on Sustainability in Sao Paulo, speaking on the relationship between culture and sustainability and the potential of applying LEED® strategies in that country. He is also currently completing a documentary of his travels. Dr. Williams holds a Ph. D., in Anthropology, an M. A. in Folklore and Mythology, and a B. A. in History, all from UCLA in Los Angeles. He has amassed over thirty-five years of experience as a professional educator, having taught at fifteen universities and colleges. He has published over 300 articles and essays on American culture and is co-author of a textbook on the music industry. He has many production credits in radio, cable television and commissioned projects. He is also an accomplished photographer.

Come help support EWB-LA’s projects by joining us for our 2nd Annual Fall Fundraiser!  Paid admission to this fundraising party at hip westside art gallery “TAG” includes OPEN BAR, music by a DJ & LIVE BAND, HOR d’OEUVRES, and the chance to participate in a SILENT AUCTION!  All proceeds from ticket sales, raffles, and the silent auction benefit the Engineers Without Borders-Los Angeles Professional Chapter.  Stay tuned for more information. 

Event Details:

8pm – 12am

All-ages event.  21+ with ID for access to bar.