Committees

This section is your link to key documents and updates from CaGBC-GTC committees and initiatives currently serving the community.

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Meet Your CaGBC Greater Toronto Chapter Committees

Program Committee 
Committee Co-Chairs: Jim Lord, Director; Wells Baker, Director

The program committee is responsible for developing and promoting the Chapter’s public events and educational programs including networking, training and educational activities, as well as website content. The committee also ensures that all Chapter programs and events are inclusive of a broad range of its membership, and that is representative of all sectors in industry, academia and government.

Finance Committee
Committee Chair: Chris Ouellette, Treasurer

The finance committee oversees the preparation of an annual budget for presentation to the Board of Directors. In addition, it reviews the annual financial statements and provides a report on the financial status of the Chapter to the Board of Directors and membership at the Annual General Meeting.

Membership Committee
Committee Chair: Eleanor McAteer, Director

The membership committee was created to ensure the provision of a program of member services that provides direct, tangible benefits to all members. It also guarantees the flow of appropriate communication from the entire membership to all formed Committees and the National Board of Directors, and that the wishes of the majority of membership are conveyed to relevant committees for consideration.

Governance Committee
Committee contact: Susan Rowley

The Governance Committee is responsible for reviewing and maintaining the Chapter By-Laws & Policies, ensuring that all Chapter Committees follow Chapter By-Laws and National Policies, collaborating with the Executive Director and the Board to identify and contain any potential issues arising from any action and is also responsible for Chapter Human Resource activities.  This committee is the repository of knowledge and information concerning governance for the Chapter.

Emerging Green Builders Committee
Committee Chair: Ian Theaker, Vice-Chair

The Emerging Green Builders (EGBs) in the Greater Toronto Area are a coalition of students and young professionals intent on promoting the integration of future leaders into the green building movement. Emerging Green Builders are defined as a student or a new professional within 5 years of graduation or 30 years of age or younger.

Marketing Committee
Committee Chair: Andy Schonberger, Director

 The marketing committee was created to promote effective marketing and communications related to the Chapter in order to engage its membership and ensure its recognition as industry experts, a place of knowledge and leadership to the industry/government/institutions and general public. It also focuses on increasing sponsorship/partnership opportunities with industry/government/institutions.