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AIANYS Lobby Day-April 20, 2010
The 2010 Architects in Albany Lobby Day will be held on Tuesday, April 20, 2010. This is your chance to meet with your legislators one-on-one and discuss issues that are important to all architects. Registration will begin at 8:30 AM at the Hampton Inn, 25 Chapel Street. At 9 AM there will be a legislative briefing with Richard Leckerling, Esq., Hon. AIA, Legislative Counsel and Edward Farrell, Executive Director. Following the briefing, the chapters scheduled meetings with legislators will begin.
To register for Architects in Albany Lobby Day, please contact your chapter. The legislative agenda will be posted soon on the AIANYS website www.aianys.org. To help prepare members for Lobby Day, AIANYS will once again be hosting a free webinar on Tuesday, April 13 at 11 AM. Attendees of Lobby Day are strongly encouraged to participate in the webinar to learn more about the AIANYS legislative program. Registration information for the webinar will soon be posted on the AIANYS website at www.aianys.org. |
AIA 2010 Fellows Announced
AIA elevated 134 architects to its prestigious College of Fellows, an honor awarded to members who have made contributions of national significance to the profession.
Fellowship is conferred on architects with at least 10 years of membership in the AIA who have made significant contributions in the following areas: the aesthetic, scientific, and practical efficiency of the profession; the standards of architectural education, training, and practice; the building industry through leadership in the AIA and other related professional organizations; advancement of living standards of people through an improved environment; and to society through significant public service. They will be invested in the College of Fellows at the 2010 AIA National Convention and Design Exposition in Miami in June.
The following are the 2010 Fellows from New York:
From AIA Central New York: Peter J. Arsenault
From AIA New York: Christine Bodouva, Michael Doyle, Donald Fram, Lia Gartner, Stephanie Gelb, Alex Klatskin, Joan Krevlin, Sandro Marpillero, Bernard Marson, Bogdan Pestka, James Russell, Anthony Schirripa, Walter Sedovic, Yvonne Szeto
Congratulations!
Looking for Resource Information on Elevation to Fellowship? The AIA Fellowship program was developed to elevate those architects who have made a significant contribution to architecture and society and who have achieved a standard of excellence in the profession. Election to Fellowship not only recognizes the achievements of the architect as an individual, but also honors before the public and the profession a model architect who has made a significant contribution to architecture and society on a national level.
The link below will take you to the Fellows page on the AIA website. There are a number of resources to those seeking information on how to become a Fellow or general information on what a Fellow is. Go to: http://www.aia.org/practicing/awards/AIAS075320. |
AIANYS Joins the Preservation League of New York State For Upper Floors Program
The Preservation League of New York State will be presenting the program "Enhancing Main Street: Making Upper Floors Work Again" Friday, March 19 from 9 AM-3:30 PM at the Charles Wood Theater, 207 Glen Street, Glens Falls. The seminar is free, but is on a first-come, first-served basis. The registration deadline is March 15, 2010.
Go to www.preservenys.org for more information. Sponsors include: AIANYS, Empire State Development Corporation, The Chronicle Newspaper, the Charles R. Wood Theater, and Adirondack Architectural Heritage. For more information, contact Shelley LaClair at (518) 462-5658, ext. 13 or slaclair@preservenys.org. | |
James Receives AIA Associates Award
Darris W. James, Assoc. AIA, AIA New York, has received the 2010 AIA Associates Award. The award is the highest honor given to individual associate AIA members who best exemplify the highest qualities of leadership and have demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to their component or region's membership, in the community, in professional organizations, and/or in the design and construction industries.
He graduated from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville with a Bachelor of Architecture degree. James has worked at Gensler since graduating and is currently a senior associate. He has worked in the firm's Amsterdam and London offices and currently works in the New York office, focusing on the aviation practice area.
James was one of the chief organizers of the 2006 AIA New York Emerging New York Architects international design ideas competition, which received the 2006 AIA National Program of the Year award.
Congratulations Darris!
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| AIANYS Board Member to Give Lecture on Louise Bethune in Buffalo
Kelly Hayes McAlonie, AIA, AIANYS Vice President, Public Advocacy will be giving a lecture on Louise Blanchard Bethune, America's first woman architect on Wednesday, March 3 at 7 PM at the Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society, 25 Nottingham Court, Buffalo. Hayes McAlonie will discuss how Bethune became the first woman to join the AIA and how she designed Buffalo's Lafayette Hotel, the 74th Regiment Armory on Virginia Street and many of the city's school buildings.
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AIANYS PAC Events
By donating to the NYS Architects Political Action Committee (NYSAPAC), you have helped to fund the opportunity for AIANYS to support several events in February including: the NYS Senate Republican Campaign Committee; Friends of Senator Craig Johnson; Citizens for Senator William Larkin; Friends of Assemblyman James Tedisco; Stephen Saland for Senate; Friends of Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo; Brian Foley for Senate; Friends of Senator Bill Stachowski; Friends of Assemblyman Richard Brodsky; Friends of Senator James Seward; Friends of Senator Joseph Griffo; Republican Assembly Campaign Committee; Supporters of Senator Antoine Thompson; Senator Malcolm Smith for NY; Citizens for Assemblyman Sam Hoyt; Friends of Senator Liz Krueger; Citizens for Senator Joseph Robach and NYS Democratic Senate Campaign Committee.
Several members from AIA Southern New York attended a local fundraiser for Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo on February 16th. Pictured from left to right: Craig Wademan AIA, AIA Southern NY Past President; Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo; Quentin Castle, Assoc. AIA, AIA Southern NY Secretary; Jeffery Smith AIA, AIA Southern NY Immediate Past President and AIANYS Board Member and Gail Gerard AIA, AIA Southern NY President. It is essential for AIANYS to be represented at these events and raise our profile among the top decision makers in the state! This is our chance to deliver our message personally. But we need your support in order to continue to do this. If you would like to donate to or have questions about the PAC fund, please contact Edward Farrell, Executive Director at efarrell@aianys.orgor 518-449-3334. |
AIA Grassroots Leadership and Legislative Conference
The AIA Grassroots Leadership and Legislative Conference was held February 3-5, 2010 at the Grand Hyatt in Washington DC. The theme was Design as Inspiration, Engagement and Collaboration. The conference included workshops, regional meetings, a briefing on the 2010 AIA legislative issues, an introduction of the candidates for National Office, an open house at the Institute, a keynote address on building beloved communities by Puanani Burgess, Poet, Cultural Translator, Mediator and Lecturer from Honolulu and the Accent on Architecture Gala. There was also time allotted for Capitol Hill visits which gave members and staff the chance to meet with members of Congress to discuss federal issues. New York State was well represented with AIANYS and Chapter leadership, staff and members all attending the conference.
Kermit Baker from AIA's Strategy & Business Development Department presented at Grassroots information from the monthly employment situation report released by the US Department of Labor showing how architecture firm payrolls have steadily declines since mid-2008. Go to http://www.aianys.org/2010%20Images/Arch%20Emp.ppt for the graph. This graph shows employment at architecture firms is down 23% from the high of the summer of 2008.
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AIA Rochester Receives AIA Component Retention & Recruitment Award
AIA announced that 37 components were picked in the drawing of the Component Rewards Program. AIA Rochester received a certificate frame for their efforts. They automatically received an entry into the drawing by reaching 96% architect retention and/or 83% associate retention and recruited members as of December 31, 2009.
Congratulations to AIA Rochester for retaining such a large percentage of their members and recruiting new members!
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AIA Eastern New York Now on Facebook
AIA Eastern New York has created a page on Facebook to educate the public and share ideas. All AIANYS members are encouraged to check it out and contribute. For the page, go to http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=323360753948.
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Join the Construction Contract Administration Knowledge Community!
The Construction Contract Administration Knowledge Community (CCA) has been established to help AIA members better understand the issues, actions and resultant impact of the decisions required in this often neglected part of Project Delivery. The goal is to provide clear answers to issues of concern to the Institute's membership and share case studies and best practices. AIA hopes to provide guidance and direction in developing guidelines for new and evolving approaches to Project Delivery, as well as guidance in the continuing education of emerging young professionals.
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AIA Trust Offering New Webinars
AIA Trust is now offering new webinars and special incentives for new starter firms.This program highlights AIA Trust programs for firms, and offers some special new benefits, including free insurance, fee waivers, free publications, and more!
Check out the new AIA Trust website http://www.theaiatrust.com/members/
which features risk management white papers, articles and publications, liability insurance data and comparisons, SATs for LU credits, retirement planning guides and a special program overview with new money-saving benefits designed for the new "starter" firm! Please note that eligibility requirements and other limitations apply. If you have questions, please call 202-626-7376 or email: AIATrust@aia.org. |
2010 Brick In Architecture Awards Announce Call-For-Entries
The Brick Industry Association is calling for entries for the 2010 Brick In Architecture Awards. The Brick in Architecture Awards showcase the best work in clay face and paving brick from architects across the country in the following categories: Commercial; Educational/ Schools; Health Care Facilities; House of Worship; Municipal /Government /Civic; Residential-Single Family; Residential-Multi-Family; Paving & Landscape Architecture.
Best In Class winners will receive national recognition through a special Brick In Architecture insert in the November issue of Architectural Record! Other winners will be listed in the insert as well as in Brick News Online.
The 2010 awards competition will be conducted entirely online. For complete information on eligibility, submission requirements, and judging, visit www.gobrick.com/AwardsInfo.
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AIANYS Welcomes New Individual and Corporate Allied Members
AIANYS welcomes a new individual allied member:
Luciana Gardioli, Hilti Inc., 34 Utterby Road, Malverne, NY 11565
Phone: 516-825-6645, Email: gardioli@hotmail.com
AIANYS welcomes a new corporate member:
Mohawk Red International Slate Co., 146 State Rte. 22A, PO Box 202, Middle Granville, NY 12849, Phone: 518-642-2400, Website: www.mohawkred.com
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