|
Hello AIA Members!
We are working with leaders around the world to make something happen in Birmingham. This video demonstrates how one person connected people around the world with music. Think about the sustainable, green, environmental, quality of life, glocally or green movement (whatever you wish to call it) and how it connects each person. Please take the five minutes to view this video, even if you are viewing if for the second time. View it with the sustainable, green, environmental, quality of life, glocally or green movement in mind.
Let’s all stand/work together to ensure the green changes are made in our city, state and region.
Peace,
Rhea Williams,
Executive Director
|
2009 SAVE THE DATES
September 15th Emerging Professional Site Visit
Site Visit to Phelan Flats
1421 13th Place South
11:30 No hard hats required
Lunch Provided by Herrington Architects, Oneonta Discount Lumber, and BluWood
RSVP to danya@aiabham.org by September 11th
September 16th The Basic Essentials of Running a Small Business
Presented by Dollins & Associates
Robins & Morton
11:30 – 1:00
$15 member’s $5 “underemployed architects”
Limited to first 25 people
September 22nd Chapter Meeting/4 HSW ADA Continuing Education
Hosted by Alabama Power. 1200 6th Ave. North
$60 AIA, IIDA member’s $50 interns/students $90 non members
October 13th Sponsor Appreciation Product Show
Temple Emanu-El
2100 Highland Ave. South
More info in newsletter, keep reading
October 15th AIA Annual Golf Tournament
Robert Trent Jones
Click here for registration form
October Understanding Professional Liability Application & Ways to Lower Exposure/Premium
Date and Location TBA. Presented by Crow Friedman Group
November Chapter Meeting
KMAC Services Fish Fry by BLOCK USA
$5 member’s $15 non members
More info next month
The Smorgasbord
![C:\Documents and Settings\aia\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\H66B8UYQ\MPj04372620000[1].jpg](fyi_sept09_clip_image002.png) ![C:\Documents and Settings\aia\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\14Y2J9Z8\MPj04373320000[1].jpg](fyi_sept09_clip_image004.png) ![C:\Documents and Settings\aia\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\14Y2J9Z8\MPj04372960000[1].jpg](fyi_sept09_clip_image006.png)
— Dr. Seuss, from The Lorax
"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, Nothing is going to get better. It's not."
— John McConnell, founder of International Earth Day
"Let every individual and institution now think and act as a responsible trustee of Earth, seeking choices in ecology, economics and ethics that will provide a sustainable future, eliminate pollution, poverty and violence, awaken the wonder of life and foster peaceful progress in the human adventure."
— Mahatma Gandhi
"You must be the change you wish to see in the world."
— Ralph Nader
“The creation of beauty should offer a diverse opportunity filled with the fragrance of tolerance so that many can use their own tastes and definitions.”
— Native American Cree Tribe Prophecy
“Only when the last tree has been cut down, Only when the last river has been poisoned, Only when the last fish has been caught, Only then will you find that money cannot be eaten.”
— Ben Harper, With My Own Two Hands
“I can change the world with my own two hands; Make a better place with my own two hands”
— Michael Franti, Hey World
“There's a battle going on in this earth everyday. Work, school, death, and birth. There are six billion people on this earth; can you tell me what every single life is worth?”
   
FREE LUNCH & PRODUCT SHOW – October 13th
AIA members, please save the date for the 3rd annual sponsor appreciation product show and luncheon. The venue is Temple Emanu-El, parking is so easy and free! AIA is fortunate to have a wide range of sponsors who will be exhibiting. Your travel time will be at a minimum, no hotel expenses, no meal expenses – what a great AIA member benefit! See you at the FREE PRODUCT SHOW, Oct. 13th!!
2009 Sponsor Appreciation Product Show Exhibitors (to date)
Great Door Prizes too!
ACS, LLC Gift certificate
Alabama Lighting Associates Various Gift Cards
Block USA
Crow Friedman Group Hand-painted Decorative Bowl from Greece
Fockele Garden Company Door prize
Marvin Windows by Dale Inc.
Smith Lacey Sales Door prize
Sponsors, we are coordinating the layout now. We will need each silver, gold and platinum sponsor who intends to exhibit to fill out the form below. This year due to the economy, venue expense and catering expense we will be limiting the number of representatives who attend the sponsor appreciation luncheon/product show.
Silver – 1 Company Representative
Gold – 2 Company Representatives
Platinum – 4 Company Representatives
**Additional tickets for representatives can be purchased for $50.
Allied members can attend for $50.
Click here for form
P.S. Sponsors, our annual golf tournament is Oct. 15th. Try to plan ahead and have your corporate people in town for the appreciation product show, make appointments at the product show with local firms on Wednesday and play in the AIA tournament on Thursday. Your corporate people will know you are doing your job and networking when it is needed the most and save them money.
Oct. 13th – Sponsor appreciation product show
Oct. 14th – Appointments with firms
Oct. 15th – AIA Annual Golf Tournament
AIA & IIDA ADA Workshop / Need Credits before Sept. 30th?
We have arranged for the experts in this area to present ADA requirements on September 22. Our very own Jim Terry with Evan Terry Architects will present with Irene Bowen. They presented at the National AIA convention. Irene Bowen, J.D., is President of ADA One, LLC, a firm that provides Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) consulting, speaking, and mediation services to public and private entities for titles II and III of the ADA and other disability rights laws. As of January 2009, Ms. Bowen also serves as Senior Policy Advisor for LCM Architects, a Chicago-based firm. LCM provides design services for public and private clients and also consults locally and nationally on compliance with the ADA, the Fair Housing Act, and other accessibility laws.
Before she founded ADA One, Ms. Bowen’s career as a disability rights attorney spanned thirty years. In August 2008 Ms. Bowen left the Department of Justice (DOJ), where she had been Deputy Chief of the Disability Rights Section, overseeing enforcement of the ADA. She was actively involved in the development of the ADA, the original ADA accessibility guidelines, and DOJ’s existing and proposed regulations. She established the Disability Unit in the Civil Rights Division, the Department’s program for certifying state and local accessibility laws and codes, the first ADA investigation procedures, and the use of mediation as a means of resolving litigation. Download the invitation here.
RSVP today for 4 HSW’s.
Please make checks payable to AIA Birmingham
Mail to 107 South Richard Arrington Blvd. Birmingham AL 35233
   
Back in Time Golf Prices!!!!
AIA Birmingham realizes times are tough and money is tight. We have gone back in time to the year 2000 golf pricing. AIA feels your financial pain and has decided to take action. We understand companies are trimming expenses, but we still need to help our two non- profit organizations, Birmingham Architectural Foundation and Pathways.
Our charity organizations are feeling the economic crisis and we have to continue our support.
Make plans now to sponsor or play in the best, largest golf tournament in Birmingham!
Look at these great prices!
Click here for golf brochure
P.S. Drink cart sponsors are sold out! Hurry to sponsor a hole or meal.
Team space is limited. Register today!
AIA Emerging Professionals Site Visit – PHELAN Flats
  
Projected for LEED GOLD
Herrington Architects PC, Greenvine Properties LLC, and BluWood would like to invite the AIA Emerging Professionals to an open house showcasing the framing product, BluWood, used in their multi-family housing project, Phelan Flats. The duplex will be the first LEED for Homes multi-family project in the state! Right now, the project is projected to get LEED Gold certification. It is a 2-story, 2-bedroom, 2-bath duplex on Birmingham’s Southside, two blocks from Dreamland BBQ. Product representatives will be on site to describe the product’s unique characteristics. Architects on the project will also be available to answer questions on the green aspects of the project. Lunch Provided by Herrington Architects, Oneonta Discount Lumber, and BluWood. RSVP to danya@aiabham.org by September 11th
The Basic Essentials of Running a Small Business
AIA will be hosting various seminars/workshops/luncheons to help our members get through this stressful economic period we are experiencing. Several of our members have been given the “opportunity” to start their own firm. We want to help our members succeed. Michael Dollins is the AIA and BAF accountant and is looking forward to sharing the basic essentials of running a small business.
Seating is limited to the first 25 members due to the content.
Please let us know within 24 hours if you have to cancel.
Thank you Robins & Morton for hosting!
Click here for outline of the presentation
P.S. “Underemployed Architects” – If you ever need somewhere to fax, make copies, sit and use a laptop (we have wireless in the AIA office), use a conference room – please feel free to use the AIA office on Mondays. Please call or email if you plan to reserve the conference room.
Birmingham Manifesto – What is it?
The Birmingham Manifesto held its first meeting in the AIA office on Aug. 31st, 2009. There were twenty five people present who are ready to help identify areas we need to be greener/more environmentally aware.  Trevor Matchett, AIA immediate Past President and Marshall Anderson, AIA are chairs of this committee and led the discussion. We are still in the process of determining the best course of action and if a manifesto is the right course to pursue. If you are interested in participating please email aiabirm@aiabham.org to receive the list of questions to help direct the next step.
read more on al.com
Do Any of you Guys Fish?
ABC has graciously given ACE Mentor Program of Alabama their fishing tournament as a fund raiser. The fishing tournament will be held October 23rd, 2009 at Lakeside Marina, Logan Martin. If you do not fish, you could be a sponsor or sponsor a boat to get your firm name some free press. Formworks is the first boat to register! Thanx Gary & Angela for sponsoring the first boat in the tournament! Click here for more info
AUTO DESK ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Invest in Yourself
In these uncertain economic times, many companies have had to let good people go. If you were one of them, you might be wondering how to advance your career in this challenging global job market.
In order to get ahead in the workplace, you need to invest in yourself by increasing your knowledge and expanding your skills. And the good news is that Autodesk can help you get back in the game. With the Autodesk Assistance Program you can take action today to gain a competitive advantage in your field.
ALACAD is participating in the program and will be glad to talk directly to people who are interested. We are offering a discount on our scheduled training classes to unemployed people who are interested in improving their skills with Autodesk software.
Attached is a FAQ that should be helpful. Here is where you can find more information: http://students3.autodesk.com/?nd=assistance_home&lbon=1
August “Local” Chapter Meeting
What a great meeting we had at Birmingham Southern College. Nelson Brook with Blackwarrior River Keepers surprised us all with the statistics on companies that are NOT in compliance with ADEM and do not pay any fines nor do they change their way of discharging the pollutants. Edwin Marty educated us on what is going on in the urban gardens downtown and at Mt. Laurel. Roald Hazelhoff, our host, revealed the best trails within hours of downtown Birmingham. John Sorrell and John Cannfield closed with ways to prevent run off in the rivers and streams. We had such positive feedback from this meeting. Thanx to everyone!
Barkitecture
Barkitecture was a success again! Thank you AIA members for committing the time, creativity and giving back to the community for another successful fundraiser for the Greater Birmingham Humane Society. We do not have the official amount of money raised from this event, but will post in on the website as soon as we receive that information.
AIA Birmingham was responsible for the jury this year. Our jury was Auburn Professor Cheryl Morgan, Susan Lineberry Barron, AIA President Elect and local artist/dog rescuer Kevin Irwin. They crawled in the dog houses, tried lifting them to feel the weight and checked out every corner. The competition was so difficult this year, they decided on Honor and Merit awards in addition to the Best of Show dog house. See photos from the event here
The winners were:
Formworks - Best of Show and Honor Award
TRO/Jung Brannen – Honor Award
HKW – Merit Award
Risk Management Seminar – J.R. Prewitt & Assoc.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2009
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
RENAISSANCE ROSS BRIDGE
GOLF RESORT & SPA
Click here for registration
ECO Fest $20 OFF for the first 50 AIA Members!
ECO FEST is offering the first 50 AIA members $20 off tickets to the ECO Fest (click for flyer).
New Career Center Added to Alabama Council Web Site
In an effort to bring architects together in these tough financial times, the Alabama Council has added a feature to the web site for employers to post job openings and for architects seeking work to post their resumes and credentials. These items can be found at www.aiaalabama.org/career, or you can visit www.aiaalabama.org and click on the Career Resource Center in the top right hand of the page.
Take a few moments to review the new feature and encourage people to participate. It will only be useful if members utilize the site.
|
