BLUEPRINT: The AAa/e Newsletter
April 2014
IN THIS ISSUE

H20 Needed - Don't miss out on MWD's two-year AEC look ahead!
Tuesday, April 29, 2014, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, DoubleTree Hotel, 120 S. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles, CA  90012   

 

 

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) is working to target resources to help California combat and lessen the impacts of the drought.  MWD's Bay-Delta Initiatives Manager Stephen Arakawa, PE and Program Management Section Manager Wally Lieu, P.E. will present updates on the $25 billion Bay-Delta Conservation Plan and MWD's two-year outlook on Construction and Professional Services contracts. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about these opportunities and network with leaders in California's water industry.  Special thanks to Premier Sponsors CH2MHill and DRP, and Event Sponsors Arcadis, Glumac, Ninyo & Moore, Parsons, RMC, Vali Cooper & Associates, ITW Commercial Construction, North America, and VCA Engineers for their generous support!  

To register, click here.

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry!
Don't miss out on our Annual Scholarship Fundraiser  

 

Special thanks to our generous sponsors:

ARC, ARUP, Bluebeam, Brandow & Johnston, CH2MHIll, Gensler, Gruen Associates, Infrastructure Factor Consulting, Louis Berger, MATT Construction, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Mitsubishi Electric, Pacific Architects, PCL, TE Roberts Inc., Vanir, ZGF and TK1SC.

To register or sponsor this event, click here. 


Corporate Sponsor Profile: Penta

AAa/e welcomes new corporate sponsor PENTA!

 

The PENTA Building Group is a nationally recognized full service general contractor, with offices in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Oklahoma.  They partner with every member of the development, design, and construction team to build a variety of projects ranging in size and scope.  PENTA provides services on a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) basis with preconstruction services, under a traditional general contractor arrangement, or on a Design-Build basis.  The success and experience of PENTA spans a wide variety of market segments including: gaming, hospitality/entertainment, education, healthcare, Native American, retail/tenant improvements, commercial, industrial, and parking structures.     

 

John Cannito, CCIFP�, LEED� AP is the Chief Operating Officer of The PENTA Group.  A veteran of the commercial construction industry for more than 20 years, John is a Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional who has been with PENTA since 2004.  He directs all of PENTA's departments, including business development, preconstruction, operations, and finance.  John holds an MBA from the University of Arizona and a BS in Environmental Sciences and Resource Management from Lehigh University.   

 

Please visit the firm's website: www.pentabldggroup.com/    


Spring 2014 Masters Series - Save the Date!     

AAdvancing Your Career: A Perspective from Women at the Top    

The Asian American Architects/Engineers Association (AAa/e) is proud to present our fourth Master Series event: Advancing Your Career: A Perspective from Women at the Top.   We have assembled an exceptional panel of women who direct institutional and public works organizations.  You will learn about the opportunities they encountered, the decisions they made, the actions they took, and the challenges they overcame during the course of their careers to become the top leaders they are today:
  • Laurie Stone, Associate Sr. Vice President, Real Estate & Asset Management, USC  
  • Lindy Lee, Deputy CEO, Metro  
  • Susan Rowghani, Business Unit Director, LADWP  

These inspirational role models will not only share their personal stories but will also provide discerning advice on career advancement, both as professionals and community leaders.    

 

Thursday, June 19th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm - FREE to AAa/e Members!  

Los Angeles County Department of Public Works  

900 South Freemont Avenue  

Alhambra, CA  91803    

 

Light Appetizers and Non-Alcoholic Beverages will be served.  

 



Accepting 2014 Scholarship Applications Now!
AAa/e Foundation set to award thousands of dollars to AAa/e student members
 
Each year, the AAa/e Foundation recognizes the talent of AAa/e student members and young professionals who have demonstrated a measurable level of involvement and service to the Asian-Pacific Islander community, as well as higher education programs who are bridging the gap between U.S. students and Asia.  At the 2013 Annual Awards Banquet in October, a grand total of $21,500 in scholarships was awarded!

 

This year, the Foundation is offering scholarships to the following categories:

1. High School Students

2. Community College Students

3. Undergraduate Students

4. Post Graduate Students

5. Emerging professionals for student debt reduction

6. College and University Programs that build bridges between American students and Asia

 

Past recipients include students from Cal Poly Pomona, USC, SCI-Arc, Woodbury University, and UCLA to name a few.  Applications must be postmarked on or before Wednesday, May 30, 2014.  Winners will be announced September 2, 2014.  If you have any questions, please contact AAa/e Foundation President, Susan Chau at 213.228.8234, or

[email protected].

 

Click here for a link to the 2014 Scholarship Application Package.   


Welcome New Members!
AAa/e welcomes 3 new members in the month of March!

AAa/e Membership "Bundle"
AAa/e has launched its  Membership Bundle. Non-members and renewing members will benefit from an AAa/e Membership and 6 events for the price of 5.

General Members - $375
Associate Members - $325

Includes AAa/e Membership and 6 events

Benefits:
  • Savings of $50
  • One-time payment
Click here to sign-up!
 
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES  
Elevate the exposure of your firm, services or product with new AAa/e event sponsorship opportunities, including the 2014 Fall Masters Series, monthly luncheons, 2014 Scholarship Fundraiser, and 2014 Annual Awards Banquet. 


UPDATES, NEWS, AND MORE...  

Caltrans Statewide Small Business Council. Click Here

Metro - TBAC. Click Here

MEMBERS ONLY
The AAa/e has made great strides to increase members benefits and add value to each level of membership. All members enjoy:
  • Discounts to AAa/e Monthly Programs
  • Discounts to AAa/e Special Events and VIP Receptions
  • Access to MBE/SBE Business Opportunities & Program Presentations
  • Individual and Firm Listing in the AAa/e Database
  • Growth Opportunities and Personal Growth.

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THANKS TO OUR CORPORATE MEMBERS

Glumac






TTG

Saiful Bouquet
AHBE
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California















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