We appreciate YOU!
Join us for the AAa/e Speakers and Sponsors Appreciation Reception, Thursday, January 28th, 2016, 6 - 8 pm
 AAa/e cordially invites you to our annual Members and Supporters Appreciation Event on Thursday, January 28th, 2016, from 6 to 8 pm in Little Tokyo. At this free, members-only reception, you will have the opportunity to network with some of our esteemed AEC agency and owner leaders who have spoken at and supported our numerous events over the past year. Not yet a member? Click here to join AAa/e, and then RSVP before this popular event sells out! Members Only: Free Japanese American Cultural & Community Center, James Irvine Japanese Garden Room, 244 South San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
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AAa/e wraps up another successful year
Outgoing 2015 President Young Nam expresses his appreciation
 Dear fellow Members, Sponsors and Supporters of AAa/e, I have been truly privileged to serve as President of this incredible organization. 2015 was this first year of launching of AAa/e's Strategic Plan, our road map for the future. The talent, skills and dedication harnessed from our members and volunteers had made accomplishing some of our Strategic Plan goals possible. This past year, we saw the growth of the membership, many successful luncheon programs and a Masters Series program, our Sponsor Appreciation Event, and another sold-out Annual Awards Banquet. In addition, we support successful Wine tasting fundraising event and two Student Outreach Programs with the AAa/e Foundation, which awarded $20,000 in scholarships. As out-going President, I would like to express my gratitude to the AAa/e membership, advisors, sponsors and Board of Directors for all your contributions, dedication and hard work. We will truly miss the hard work and dedication of two outgoing board members Sonnet Hui and Linden Nishinaga. In 2016, we extend a warm welcome to our new Board members, Hongjoo Kim and Keith Kajiya. Please continue to support AAa/e next year under the leadership of Joseph Fong of Glumac, our 2016 AAa/e President!
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Save the Date for USACE!
2016 Luncheon Series Kick-off, Thursday, February 18, 2016, 11:30 am - 1 pm
 Mark your calendars as AAa/e kicks-off its 2016 Luncheon Series with an exclusive opportunity to network with USACE and hear all about upcoming AEC projects for your firms. Speakers and venue will be announced shortly. Members: $50 / Non-Members: $85 / Student Members: $20 w/ID / On-site: Add $15
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Corporate Member Profile
AAa/e appreciates Thornton Tomasetti's corporate-level support!
 As the assistant general manager and chief operating officer for the Metropolitan Water District, is responsible for managing the operational business functions of the district, which include system operations, engineering, planning and resources management. A native of Honolulu, Debra earned a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from the University of Hawaii and a master's degree in civil/environmental engineering from Stanford University. During her 20 years at Metropolitan, Debra has been responsible for securing water supplies through agreements and partnerships with other water and agricultural interests in San Joaquin Valley and Southern California and demonstrated Metropolitan's water supply reliability in compliance with current laws. She was also responsible for major initiatives adopted by Metropolitan's board, such as the Integrated Resources Plan, new rate structure, and facility plans and environmental review for the district's major expansion of its distribution system and water filtration plants. Debra was named the Chief Operating Officer in December 2003.
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Come Run with AAa/e! Help raise AAa/e scholarship funds at the L.A. Chinatown Firecracker Run, February 20, 2016
 The running community recognizes the "Firecracker Run" as one of the best organized running and cycling events in the nation. Teams can compete in Kiddy Runs, 5k/10k Runs, and 20- /30-mile Bike Rides. Since its inception 36 years ago, the L.A. Chinatown Firecracker Run Committee has contributed over $500,000 to local elementary schools and non-profit community organizations, including Asian American Tutorial, Central City Action Committee, Chinatown Senior Citizens Service Center, Friends of the Chinatown Library, and LA Chinatown Teen Post. Now, as a proud affiliate of the Firecracker Run, the AAa/e Foundation, our scholarship fundraising arm, stands to raise $7 towards our Foundation Scholarships Fund for each event participant who registers on the AAa/e team.
Register now at: https://racewire.com/register.php?id=5362 , scroll down to the "Team Registration Style" box, click on "Join a Team", then scroll down in the "Select your Team" box to select "Asian American Architects & Engineers".
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Congratulations!Hooray for 2016 President, Joseph Fong!
Congratulations to Joseph Fong, who will s  erve as President of the AAa/e/s 2016 Board! He has been instrumental in driving the success as AAa/e's Banquet Co-Chair over the past three years. Joseph is the Director of Business Development at Glumac, which has been a generous Corporate Member and Sponsor of AAa/e events for many years. 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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California High Speed Rail Project UpdateOur Business Advisory Council (BAC) representative Linden Nishinaga reports:
Linden Nishinaga and James Okazaki attended a CHSRA Open House for the Burbank to Los Angeles Section held at Union Station, site of the southern CHSR terminus for Phase I. Southern California Regional Director Michelle Boehm spoke about this important 12 mile segment of the Project. For detailed information on this section please contact Linden.
Linden attended a CHSRA BAC-related event held at the State Railroad Museum in Sacramento called the "World of High Speed Rail." Special state-of-the-art HSR exhibits were on display including an operable HSR train simulation set up by JR East and a HSR railcar by Siemens. This special exhibit is now open for a while to the public.
Construction continues on the Fresno River Viaduct, which spans over the Fresno River and State Route 145. The Viaduct is part of CP-1. For project images visit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/hsrcagov/
The CHSRA Board of Directors awarded the firm HNTB Corporation the Project and Construction Management contract for Construction Package 4.
Current Project procurement tenders include:
- HSR 15-93: RFQ - HIGH-SPEED RAIL SYSTEMWIDE VISION PLAN FOR STATIONS
- HSR 15-68: RFP - SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
- HSR 15-34: RFQ - ENVIRONMENTAL & ENGINEERING SERVICES ON SAN FRANCISCO - SAN JOSE & SAN JOSE - MERCED PROJECT SECTIONS
- HSR 14-21: RFP - SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
For further information, including reference to the Authority's Small Business Program, visit the CHSRA website at: www.cahighspeedrail.ca.gov
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Caltrans SBC Update
Caltrans Small Business Council convenes in Sacramento
- Caltrans Directors in Districts 7, 8, and 12 warned that when El Niño hits, Caltrans moves at warp speed to get mudslide cleanup and roadway repairs underway, therefore, get your firm SBE, DBE, and DVBE certified and in the Caltrans contractor/vendor database ASAP!
- SBE A/E Mentoring Program aims to increase small A/E business participation in So. Cal. transportation projects. The next Calmentor program will launch Spring 2016, where SBE protegés will be paired with Prime contractor mentors. More info: District 7 - Rita Branch, 213-897-8900, Rita.Branch@dot.ca.gov; District 8 - Manuel Fries, 909.388.7189, Manuel.Fries@dot.ca.gov; District 12 - Maria Espinoza-Yepez, 949.724.2294, maria.espinoza-yepez@dot.ca.gov
District 7 (Los Angeles and Ventura Counties)
- Upcoming A/E Projects totaling $19M (advertising month): On-call Land Surveying - North LA & Ventura Counties (1/16); On-call Land Surveying - South & East LA County (2/16); On-Call Land Surveying - Staff Augmentation (3/16); On-call Material Testing & Plant Inspection (4/16); On-call Design - South LA County (4/16); On-call Design - North LA & Ventura Counties (5/16)
- District 7 2-year Look Ahead: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist07/docs/2year-look-ahead/aMap_M480_051315_Rev2.pdf
District 8 (San Bernardino and Riverside Counties)
- Mandatory Pre-Bid Meetings for Primes, SB, DBE, DVBEs: 1) I-40 Bridge Replacement on I-40 ($5-10M); and 2) SR-138 road construction ($25-45M). 1/26/16, 10am - 12pm, 13970 Victoria St, Fontana, CA 92336
- District 8 Upcoming Small Business Events Calendar: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist8/Small-Business-Program.html
District 12 (Orange County)
- Upgrade Existing Audio-Visual/Video Wall System/I-5 At Sand Canyon - $3.5M (Advertise - 1/16)
- HFST Overlay in Fountain Valley, Seal Beach, Irvine - $1.6M (Advertise - 1/16)
- Highway Replacement Planting - $2.1M (Advertise - 2/16)
- District 12 Future Projects: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist12/projects/ProjectsList.pdf
Statewide Small Business Council: Next meeting - Friday, January 22, 2016, 8:30am - 12pm, District 11. 4050 Taylor St, San Diego, CA 92110
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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, 2016 Awards Banquet, Masters Series, Student Networking Events, and Scholarship Fundraiser. Click here to find out more!
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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:
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