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We Appreciate YOU!
Don't miss the Sponsors, Speakers & Members Reception, Thursday, February 19, 2015om
AAa/e cordially invites you to our annual Sponsors, Speakers & Members Reception! This exclusive members-only reception will be held in the James Irvine Japanese Garden Room at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center in Little Tokyo. Don't miss out as we kick off the New Year with this intimate networking opportunity with some of our esteemed AEC agency and owner leaders who have made our luncheons, events, and banquet a success! The JACCC is located at 244 South San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Parking next door, located at 350 E. 2nd Street, is $5 after 4 pm. Join AAa/e today to take advantage of this Members Only event - click Here to Join Now!
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AAa/e Kicks Off 2015!
We've planned a great year!
The 2015 AAa/e Board of Directors conducted an 8-hour strategy session to plan for a successful and eventful 2015, which will be driven by the following board members:
President: Young Nam, VCA Engineers
Vice-President: Susan Chau, CH2M Hill
Secretary: Eric Halm, Bernards
Treasurer: Saik-Choon Poh, HDR
Awards Banquet: Albert Leung, LAUSD; Joseph Fong, Glumac
Programs/Sponsorship: Bill Kobayashi, Kajima Construction Services West
Membership: Joseph Fong, Glumac
Communications: Diana Ho, Diana Ho Consulting Group; James Okazaki, Okazaki & Associates
Professional Development: Mike Enomoto, Gruen Associates
Public Policy/Government Affairs: Linden Nishinaga
Policy & Procedures, By-laws: Nathan Kim, Gensler
Organizational Growth: Kurt Yoshii, Ninyo & Moore
AAa/e Foundation President: Gary Mayeda, Infrastructure Factor Consulting
Board Member: Virgil Aoanan, VCA Engineers
Board Member: Michael Choi, Kimley-Horn & Associates
Board Member: Sonnet Hui, Hazens Development Group
Board Member: Kimberly Tran, Glumac
Association Manager: Dianne Ochoa, Co-Pilots
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Exciting Programs and Events for 2015Mark your calendars to network, socialize, and find out what projects are in the pipeline!
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Sponsors, Speakers, Members Reception
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Feb 19
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Healthcare Luncheon
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Feb 26
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Water Development Luncheon
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Mar 19
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Higher Education Luncheon
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Apr 16
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Aviation Luncheon
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May 21
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Foundation Scholarship Fundraiser
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Jun 4
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Masters Series
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Jun 25
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Public Works Luncheon
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Jul 16
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K-12 Luncheon
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Aug 20
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Ports Luncheon
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Sep 17
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Annual Awards Banquet
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Oct 1
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Student and Grad Networking Event
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Oct 22
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Foreign Investment and Development Luncheon
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Nov 19
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Help fund future AAa/e scholarships
Come see the world's best golfers compete for $6.7 million - Feb 18-22!
Enjoy a world-class sporting event, watch your favorite pro golfers and entertain guests, all while supporting two great causes! The AAa/e Foundation, in partnership with the PGA Tickets for Charity Program and Northern Trust, is proud to offer tickets for the upcoming Northern Trust Open, February 18-22, 2015, at the historic Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades. Saturday's admission also includes a free live concert from rock group OAR. For each ticket you purchase, the PGA will donate 80% of the net proceeds to the Foundation to help fund future scholarships. The remaining 20% will be donated to the City of Hope. Go to: www.northerntrustopentfc.com, click "purchase tickets now" and click on "Asian American Architects and Engineers Foundation."
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Record-Breaking Scholarships Awarded in 2014!
Nine receive a total of $24,500 from AAa/e Foundation
Last year, the AAa/e Foundation awarded a total of $24,500 in scholarships. We wanted to once again 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
Thank you again to our generous gold, silver, and bronze scholarship sponsors Bluebeam, Southern California Edison, Arup, Rose Hills Sky Rose Foundation, and AAa/e Association! Stay tuned for 2015 scholarship opportunities!
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Corporate Member Profile - Cannon Design
West Region Market Leader Yong Kang leads Corporate/Commercial market
Cannon Design is ranked among the leading international firms providing healthcare, education, corporate and government planning and design services across a global network of offices. Recognized for design excellence and technological innovation, the firm's more than 1,000 professionals create environments that are a thoughtful response to the program mission, physical setting and functional purpose, reflecting the spirit and personality of each owner. The firm is focused on quality - with client satisfaction as the ultimate measurement.
 Yong Kang is the Market Leader, West Region, for Cannon Design's Corporate/Commercial market. He is responsible for the strategy, growth and development of the practice in the West, and building international client relationships. Recognized as a key thought leader who provides leadership for the strategic planning and design of major projects around the world, Yong contributes to the global expansion and evolution of his clients' businesses. In addition to AAa/e, Yong is actively affiliated with numerous professional organizations including: the Urban Land Institute LA Chapter, CoreNet SoCal Chapter, and the Southern California Development Forum.
Please visit the firm's website: http://www.cannondesign.com/
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Caltrans SBC Update
PSC Sets 2015 Goals in San Diego
On Thursday, January 15, The Caltrans Small Business Council Professional Services Committee convened at the District 11 offices in San Diego. AAa/e Board Member Eric Halm, who was elected 2015 Committee Vice Chair, helped lead the strategic planning session that set the following goals to increase SBE/DBE/DVBE participation:
- Goal #1: Modify the AE selection process
- Goal #2: Improve accountability and transparency of SBE/DBE/DVBE utilization
- Goal #3: Encourage potential policy change, develop strategies, and promote education/awareness
During the Statewide SBC Meeting on Friday, January 16, Caltrans' Chief Deputy Director announced that the 2015-16 budget is $10.5 billion, which is a $500 million decrease from 2014-15. Between October 2013 and September 2014, DBEs captured 28 AE contracts totaling $26.7 million. AE contracts awarded to DVBEs amounted to $9.03 million.
For more Caltrans project information, be sure to visit the Department of Procurement and Contracts (DPAC) website, where you can also see the "A/E Look Ahead Report" and register to get automatic weekly updates and RFQ/RFP postings: www.Caltrans-opac.ca.gov/aeinfo.htm. Also, you can track awarded projects here: www.dot.ca.gov/hq/esc/oe/contractor_info/.
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Congratulations!
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 products with new AAa/e event sponsorship opportunities, including our monthly luncheons, Masters Series, Student and Grad Networking Events, Scholarship Fundraiser, and Annual Awards Banquet. Click here to find out more!
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UPDATES, NEWS, AND MORE...
Caltrans Statewide Small Business Council. Click Here |
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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:
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