Green Builders Meeting in Style

The Miami Branch of the U.S. Green Building Council picked the Brickell hot spot Novecento for its August monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday (Aug. 20). The group will meet in the Argentinean-themed restaurant's Malbec Room.

Devesh Nirmul, director of Miami-Dade County's office of sustainability, will speak at the meeting, talking about the goals and purpose of his office, and its implementation strategies.

The young branch, less than a year old, is looking for potential leaders to volunteer in officer positions. They are also looking for volunteers to help out with the group's first annual membership celebration in September. Send nominations to Carolyn Mitchell cmitchell@zyscovich.com. You don't need to be a group member to attend.

"Existing committee chairs are always looking for volunteers to assist with programs, education and communications," the group said in a written statement.

The current officers are:

Chair: Nick Gunia; Vic Chair: vacant; treasurer: Robin Arrington; Secretary: Sylvia Vargas.