FYI Members Newsletter

The AIA Birmingham website has been updated and is a working site.  The website will be used for all chapter meeting notices, events and continuing education opportunities.  There is a calendar that displays all events.  You can click on the date and more information is displayed.

Members Section – Members can now check on CEU credits without going through all of Nationals website.  There is a direct link to the log in page.  You still have to know your AIA number.

Coming in 2006 to the member services page platinum sponsors will be able to post their continuing education classes.  We would like to encourage all members to visit this site first for information on CE opportunities.

Career Resource Page – This is for members and firms to post job openings.  This page will be updated monthly.  All job postings will be cleared on the 15th of the month starting in December.  It is up to the firms to contact the AIA office with current listings.
We will be adding a Tuscaloosa section and Intern Development page soon.

FYI Sponsors Section
Finally our website is advertising our platinum sponsors!!  If your company is a platinum sponsor, a direct link is listed on the AIA homepage, sponsorship page and the newsletter page.

A new benefit for platinum sponsors in 2006.  Platinum sponsors who offer CE opportunities can list them under member services.

Platinum, gold and silver sponsors are encouraged to take advantage of our mini trade show appreciation luncheon.  We had 150 people attend the fall 2005 mini trade show appreciation luncheon.  Thank you sponsors for all of your time and support!!

Congratulations!!!!
Congratulations to our winners of the FREE LUNCH QUESTION game, Tim Anson answered the October question correctly.
What does the year 2007 mean to AIA?  150 Year Anniversary!
Our winner for November was Tim Aho.
Who was the first president of AIA?  Richard Upjohn!
There will be questions each month to promote AIA 150 year anniversary.  There may be a question from this newsletter next time!!!

*AIA 150 Anniversary News*
The Birmingham chapter is excited to announce Patrick Davis as our AIA 150 Champion.  Patrick Davis will be leading our chapter’s celebration.  Bruce Herrington is in line for presidency of the chapter in 2007.  We are making plans now for 2007!! 

Tuscaloosa Section Meeting Notice
Speaker:  Mr. Bill Snowden, Director; City of Tuscaloosa Community Planning & Development Department. Members $15.00 and Non members $25.00
Date:  12/1/05 | Time:  12:00 – 1:30 pm
Place:  Alagasco Building; 5220 Metro Park Dr.; Tuscaloosa, AL  35405
Please RSVP for lunch

AIA Christmas Party
The AIA Christmas party will be December 9th, 2005 at Urban Earth.  Yes, Elaine is making her famous egg nog!!  The party starts at 6:30 to 10:00.  We have had different themes throughout the year, disco and alien funk.  This year is a Christmas “comfort” party.  Remember the season and be thankful.
We want everyone to come and have a good time.  This is the party to relax and enjoy yourself!  
(dress is casual)