Folks,

The first half of this year has been a roller coaster. We started with a bang - a full line-up of tours in the most sustainable buildings in NH, a partnership with Green Advantage, and much more. This all went on hold as our collective focus turned to a pandemic. 

As we gathered (virtually) to share our experiences this summer, there was a common thread: we miss each other. We miss having shared experiences, seeing great buildings, meeting informally to see where a discussion takes us. Education, jobs, mentorships, and friendships are all taking a huge hit. The best internet connection in the world cannot replace what we are missing.

With the outside world closed, our chapter has looked to see what else we can offer. We can still video conference with chapter members, as we did for our summer social! We can work with other organizations to provide virtual education opportunities, as you see on our calendar! We can also advocate, as we in our letter to Governor Sununu this year!

So, keep your head up. Take a look at yourself in that webcam mirror and ask what you can still do. Sign up for that next activity and get out there, even if it is virtually. You are still making a difference, and we would love to hear about it. So, send an e-mail my way if your have something to say.

Miss you all,

Doug Shilo, AIA, LEED AP BD+C

Your USGBC NH Chapter Chair