Main Conference Program

Wednesday, May 25,2005

9:00 AM - 4:15 PM
Rebuild America Technical Workshop

"Greening Affordable Housing"
(See Tour/Events Section for more information on this event)

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
FGBC Board Meeting

Chelsea Center

 

Thursday, May 26, 2005

7:00 AM – Exhibit Areas Open for Setup

7:45 AM – Conference Registration

• Registration in Foyer Area
• Coffee and Danish in Hospitality Room

8:30 AM –
Welcome and Opening Remarks - Chancellor Room

• Welcome to the Conference – Karen Childress – Master of Ceremonies
• Welcome to Sarasota – Paul Mercier – Chairman - Sarasota County Commissioners
• General Announcements – Karen Childress – WCI Communities

8:45 AM – Session 1
Building A Green Florida Together - Chancellor Room

• Introduction of Session & Speakers – Karen Childress – WCI Communities
• Beginning the Dialog - Panel Member Presentations
  • Florida Home Builders Association - Bob Sisum - Chairman of the FHBA Green Building Committee
  • Florida Green Building Coalition, Inc. - Michael Houston - Vice President of FGBC Board of Directors
  • US Green Building Council: Florida Gulf Coast Chapter - John Toppe - President of the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter Executive Committee
  • Audubon International - Ron Dodson - President & CEO

10:00 AM – Session 2
Green Solutions for Florida – Chancellor Room

• Introduction of Session Topics & Speakers – Michael M. Houston
• Topic #1 – Renewing Florida's Energy Future - Colleen Kettles - Florida Solar Energy Research and Education Foundation
• Topic #2 - Water Champ Program – Melissa L. Roe –Water C.H.A.M.P. Program Coordinator –Southwest Florida Water Management District
• Topic #3 – Program for Resource Efficient Communities - Hal Knowles and Florida Yards & Neighborhoods - Holly Shiralipour, University of Florida

11:00 AM –
Morning Break

Vendor Areas Open

11:30 AM –
Keynote Speech – Chancellor Room
Bill Gregory, Director of Sustainable Strategies, Milliken Carpet

Transitioning to a Green Future

Drawing from first hand experiences, Bill Gregory addresses the challenges of achieving consensus in setting sustainable standards and implementing green practices. Reaching common ground and asking the right questions to ensure progress means a more sustainable future. Progressing toward new goals requires agreed standards and dedicated partnerships. Florida's green leaders are positioned to establish a sustainable built environment to serve the 21st century and beyond

 

12:30 PM –
Lunch Break

Vendor Areas Open

1:30 PM – Session 3 – Breakout Sessions

3:00 PM -
Afternoon Break

Vendor Areas Open

3:30 PM - Session 4 - Breakout Sessions

5:00 PM –
FGBC Annual Membership Meeting

Chancellor Room

5:00 PM –
Social Hour with Hors d'oeuvres and Cash Bar

Exhibit Areas Open

6:30 PM –
Evening Awards & Recognition Banquet

Thursday evening will be a casual dress event, beginning with a social hour and an outdoor barbecue dinner, followed by a special Awards and Recognition Program, a Keynote address by FDEP Deputy Secretary Allan Bedwell, and a wonderful photographic presentation by Florida Nature Photographer John Moran. Remember, no need to dress up for this event.

• Getting to Know Each Other Activities
• Outdoor Rib and Chicken Barbecue Dinner
• Awards & Recognition Program
• Keynote Address - Allan F. Bedwell - Deputy Secretary - Regulatory Programs and Energy, Florida Department of Environmental Protection
• "Journal of Light: The Visual Diary of a Florida Nature Photographer" Presentation by Photographer John Moran.

Saturday, May 28, 2005

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sarasota Efest Festivities

(See Tour/Events Section for more information on this event)