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Students and Grads: Come network!
Hosted by Arup, Thursday, October 23rd, 2014, 6pm - 9pm
As a student or recent graduate, have you ever wondered, "What is it like to work at X Firm"?, or "What do entry-level architects and engineers make?" To get answers, come to our first ever Student and Recent Grad Member Networking Event! Young professionals and leaders in the AEC industry will be on hand to answer these and other burning questions you may have. We'll also be facilitating a "What's my Communication Style?" exercise to help you be more effective in interviews and meetings.
This event is FREE for student and recent graduate members of AAa/e. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make contacts and get your foot in the door! Hosted by Arup, 12777 W. Jefferson Blvd, Building D, Los Angeles, CA 90066. Light refreshments and drinks will be served, and there is free validated parking. Non-members are also welcome, we simply require an on-site AAa/e Student/Recent Grad Membership of only $8. Please RSVP by October 21, 2014 to cindy.huang@arup.com 
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AAa/e Revels in Sell-Out Banquet
37th annual gala a huge success!
On Thursday, October 2, the Biltmore Bowl was filled to the brim with the who's who of the AEC industry. Embodying the theme, "Honoring our Mission, Shaping our Future," Metro executives, LAUSD directors, Port of L.A. and Long Beach leaders, clients, sponsors, elected officials, and scholarship recipients reveled with good cheer as AAa/e celebrated its 37th Annual Awards Banquet and VIP Reception. Elected officials in attendance included Congresswoman Judy Chu, Assemblymember Ed Chau, Assemblymember Steven Bradford, Former Assemblymember George Nakano, LACCD Board of Trustees Members Mike Eng and Steve Veres, and Pasadena Community College District Board of Trustees member Linda Wah. Representatives of other elected officials were in attendance and we thank them for their support. Throughout the evening guests relished in the fantastic networking opportunities at this sold out gala.
A special thanks to Rear Admiral Brett Muilenburg of the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Pacific, for delivering an optimistic and inspiring keynote address, and to our Mistresses of Ceremonies, Hannah Marte and Monica Morales, Misses Philippines USA 2014. We also congratulate Leadership Award recipient Raymond Chan, General Manager, City of LA Dept. of Building & Safety; Visionary Award recipient, Martha Welbourne, Chief Planning Officer, Metro; Community Enrichment Award recipient, Bea Hsu, Sr. VP Related California and LAWA Commissioner; as well as our nine scholarship recipients, who received a total of $24,500!
This success of this banquet was only possible with the extraordinary leadership of Banquet Chairs John Posadas and Joseph Fong, and the time and dedication of the Banquet Committee, VIP Committee, AAa/e Foundation, Board Members, all the volunteers, and our association manager Dianne Ochoa. We sincerely appreciate the generous support of Platinum Sponsor Glumac; Gold Sponsors Metro and URS; Silver Sponsors Gensler and K.D. Navien; and all of the Bronze, Community, and half-table sponsors, as well as the silent auction item donors and bidders, and all of you attendees! See you at next year's banquet!
Click here to see pictures of the event. 
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Record-Breaking Scholarships
Awarded!
Nine receive $24,500 from AAa/e Foundation
Last year, the AAa/e Foundation awarded $21,500 in scholarships. This year, we were pleased to give away a record-breaking $24,500 at the AAa/e Banquet! We congratulate the following 2014 recipients: - Jonathan Lim, civil engineering student, UCLA - $5,000 scholarship
- Erica Im, architecture student, Woodbury University - $2,500 scholarship
- Leh Shyu, architecture student, Cal Poly Pomona - $2,500 scholarship
- Van Buu Tran, civil engineering graduate student, Cal Poly Pomona - $2,500 scholarship
- Diego Wu-Law, architecture graduate student, SCI-ARC - $2,500 scholarship
- Howin Noah Park, civil engineering graduate, UCLA - $2,500 student loan support grant
- Christopher Becerra, high school student, University High School - $500 scholarship
- Cal Poly Pomona Taiwan International Exchange Program (Accepted by Dr. Hofu Wu), $5,000 AAae Foundation Program Award
- Tung Pham, architecture student, Cal Poly Pomona - $1,500 "Place of Inclusion" Scholarship
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Corporate Member Profile - AHBE Landscape Architects
A holistic approach to solving design problems
 AHBE Landscape Architects begins each project as an exploration about how the site is ecologically connected to the larger network of natural lands, open spaces and other landscapes. Seeing landscapes through the lens of infrastructure, their commitment to sustainable design guides them to ask questions, explore new ideas and think innovatively. Out of this process, beauty and performance emerge from the landscape. Collectively, AHBE has extensive experience in the technical development of design aesthetics and constructability that are hallmarks of their work.
Calvin Abe's more than 30 years of professional experience in urban design and landscape architecture encompasses a wide scale, variety, and complexity of civic spaces and parks, schools and institutions, medical facilities, hospitality, housing, mixed-use developments, corporate headquarters, office parks, streetscapes, restorations and master plans. Calvin is noted for his ability to transform conceptual designs into artful, built forms for urban environments. He is a team player who collaborates with architects, designers, artists, scientists and engineers to develop and implement innovative and technically-sound designs.
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CHSR Project BAC Rep Update, October 2014
PP&GA Committee Chair Linden Nishinaga reports the latest on the California High Speed Rail Project
The $68 billion CHSR Project continues to move forward. Business Advisory Council (BAC) and Professional Services Committee (PSC) meetings took place in Sacramento on August 21 and October 16, 2014. Current issues include: - FHWA "Safe Harbor Rate": PSC recommends we allow the Safe Harbor Rate in the currently proposed "Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Annual Work Program Guidelines," and for the pre-audit.
- Disparity Study Contract: Although the Study is completed the Authority cannot release it without FRA's review and approval.
- Design-Build Contracts: The PSC seeks that the Authority's 30% goal for SBE's to be separately made for both design and for construction pursuant to better opportunities for SBE design firms.
- The Authority gave updates of the contracts and procurements. They said ARCADIS won the Project and Construction Management (PCM) contract for CP- 2/3. They mentioned that design-build RFP proposals for CP-2/3 are due at the end of October 2014. Also, the RFQ for CP-4 will be issued soon after that.
- A representative of prime contractor TPZP gave an update on CP-1. Per him the project is about 7% complete and is still in the design phase. This includes test piling, geotechnical investigations, project property acquisitions, abatement, and demolition. He also gave a current SB utilization report as 29.65% of the contract dollars committed to SBE's, 19.68% to DBE's, and 1.51% to DVBE's so far.
- The Authority announced that Thomas Fellenz will soon be stepping down as the BAC Chair in favor of the new chair Jose Camarena.
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Congratulations!
AAa/e welcomes newly elected and re-elected Board Members
Congratulations to Nathan Kim
of Gensler, and Michael Choi of Kimley-Horn, who have just been elected as new members of the 2015-17 AAa/e Board of Directors. We also congratulate our re-elected Board Members: Albert Leung, Bill Kobayashi, James Okazaki, Joseph Fong, Kurt Yoshii, Susan Chau, and Young Nam.
AAa/e is committed to providing a platform for empowering AEC professionals with professional growth. If you or any AAa/e member in your firm has been recently promoted in your firm or recognized with a special award or organizational standing, please let us know so that we can announce your achievements to the community.
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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!
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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.
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UPDATES, NEWS, AND MORE...
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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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