Name That Downtown Architecture Winner
The winner of the September/October Name that Downtown Architecture is
Christa Vandiver with Herrington Architects PC. Christa Vandiver will be attending the November Chapter Meeting FREE!
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November 14th Chapter Meeting – Don’t Miss this One!
Tsitalia Imports, 2200 3rd Avenue South, 11:30 – 1:00
This chapter meeting gives us a little break from the HSW’s. George Sarris owner of The Fish Market Restaurant and co-owner of Tsitalia Imports will give a brief history lesson on Greek Urns (some urns in the store are 300 years old) and other Greek pottery. He will explain the different uses of each style urn. Then you will be treated to a delicious meal prepared by THE FISH MARKET. Your menu will include; country Greek salad, grilled vegetables, rosemary potatoes, shrimp & crabmeat sautéed in wine sauce (cooked on site) poached salmon, chicken kabobs and assorted ethnic desserts! Are you hungry yet? Don’t forget your business card to drop in the urn and have a chance at winning a 16” handmade copper sink, one gallon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil or one medium Greek Antique Urn.
Seating is limited. RSVP early for this meeting. Send your check to the AIA office early to help speed up registration!
107 South 21st Street, Birmingham, AL 35233
Parking – Park on the 22nd street bridge, carpool or walk!
Sponsors, we will have to follow the sponsorship brochure for this meeting; Platinum Sponsors can have 4 attendees, Gold – 2 attendees and Silver – 1 attendee.
$15 members – interns $10
  
December 12th Chapter Meeting – 11:30 -1:00 p.m.
 Mortis & Tenon
Come see antique heart pine beams mortis and tenon post and beam construction as old world craftsman did years ago. River Bottom Pine, specializing in old world style antique reclaimed wood and KMAC Services, a company that intercepts waste streams of non-hazardous materials, have partnered together to build a showroom like no other in the state. Bring your business card for the prize drawing!
Members $15 - Interns $5 – Non Members $25
Parking on site.
December 8th AIA Christmas Party 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
BareHands Art Gallery
109 Richard Arrington Blvd. South
We are sad our party will not be held at Urban Earth, but as most of you know they moved to North Carolina. This year we will party at BareHands Art Gallery (next door to the AIA Office).
There will be an installation in the courtyard by our very own Binx Newton and Charles Horn. And you cannot miss the video showing on the walls all night.
Door prizes will be gift ideas from local businesses!
(business casual)
 Come share the Magic of Christmas at SilkinDesign
 SilkinDesign is a custom floral design wholesaler who specializes in silk and dried florals, preserved trees and palms. Their customer base is comprised of Interior Decorators and Designers, Architects, Builders, and other Retail Stores. Their showroom is located at 2616 3rd Avenue South in the middle of the Lakeview area. For an appointment, please call Rita Weller at 205-252-4711 or email her at rita@silkindesign.com.
Please visit their website at www.silkindesign.com.
What a Great Golf Tournament!!!
   
The weather scared us at first the day of the tournament, but it turned out to be a beautiful day! We set new AIA Golf records this year. We had 211 players, 40 hole sponsors, 4 meal sponsors and 4 drink cart sponsors (you guys get really thirsty).
Everyone enjoyed the BBQ dinner afterwards and we gave away some great prizes.
We would like to thank our sponsors again for their support.
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Thank You Members & Sponsors
  
What a great turnout even with bad parking and rainy weather! Members, you truly showed your appreciation to our sponsors on that day. We had 145 people attend the luncheon.
Thank you members, this event would not be possible without YOU.
Also, we would like to thank Alabama Power for hosting the event.
Sponsors, The 2007 Sponsorship Brochure is Available
The 2007 sponsorship brochure is available NOW. We appreciate all of our sponsors and try to give you the most for your support. We hope your company benefited by supporting AIA Birmingham. We made a few changes on the 2007 sponsorships and added a few incentives so please read each level. If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to call me 322.4386 or email aiabirm@aiabham.org.
We have many events and programs planned for 2007. AIA will celebrate its 150 year anniversary!
Click here to download/print brochure.
AIA 150 Picnic
     
 Thank you again BLOCK USA for catering our picnic. I think everyone would agree it was the best fried catfish and chicken fingers, not to mention the delicious desserts! And thank you Golden & Associates for hosting the event.
We had several super heroes to protect us from any harm that may have come our way or Shaggy and Scooby to solve any mysteries!
Some of our guests included; a rockin’ cowboy, vampiress, a round Halloween pumpkin, princess, pea in a pod, monkey, butterfly, fairy, Batman & Robin, Spiderman and the fantastic four and did I mention all of “man’s best friend” who showed for the picnic.
We are happy to report members, families, children and dogs all played well together. It was fun meeting your families and beautiful children (and dogs).
AIA Birmingham is a great group of people. You’re the best!
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Legislative Summit – Making a Difference Together!
AIA, ABC, ACEC, ASA, AGC, Alabama Homebuilders, Alabama Concrete Industries and Alabama Road Builders met at Brasfield and Gorrie on October 19th to discuss each organizations legislative issues. The minutes are provided for you to review.
Click here for the legislative summit minutes
November 9th Design/Build: The Architect’s Perspective
A Panel Discussion featuring:
Philip E. Black, AIA –Krebs & Associates, Inc.
Paul S. Langland, AIA – TRO|Jung/Brannen
Craig P. Rogers, AIA – Designform, Inc.
Moderated by: Jim Griffo, AIA – Gresham, Smith & Partners
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Ensley Walkable Community Workshop
Tuesday November 7th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
JCCEO Head Start St. Joseph’s Center
1105 30th Street
Birmingham Al 35218
Click here for more info
Wenonah Area Safe Routes to School Workshop
Wednesday November 8th from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Lawson State Community College
Alabama Center for Advanced Technology and Training
(Building 3 on the West Campus)
3060 Wilson Road S.W.
Birmingham Al 35221
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