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Prepare for the 2013 AIANYS Architects in Albany Lobby Day-Free Webinar is April 17th
To help you prepare for the 2013 Architects in Albany Lobby Day (which will be held on Tuesday, April 30), AIANYS will be holding a free webinar on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 11 AM. Registration information will soon be posted on www.aianys.org. There will be a complete rundown of all of the bills included in the AIANYS Legislative Agenda as well as tips on how to make the most out of your time speaking with your legislators.
Architects in Albany Lobby Day on April 30 will start with a briefing by Richard Leckerling, Legislative Counsel and Timothy Boyland, AIA, VP, Government Advocacy at the Hampton Inn. Shuttle service will be available to transport you to your appointments. Once again lunch will be provided in the Legislative Office Building.
Be sure to check the AIANYS website at www.aianys.org for updates. Contact your local chapter if you plan on attending Lobby Day.
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2013 AIANYS Legislative Agenda
Here is the 2013 AIANYS Legislative Agenda.
Bills We Support:
Priority Issues
-Good Samaritan Act
-Rehabilitation Tax Credit
-Tax Credit for Rehabilitation of Distressed Residential Properties
-Historic Preservation Tax Credit
-DPC Chapter Amendment
Other Issues:
-Alternative Project Delivery
-Design Liability Reform
-Qualifications-Based Selection for Professional Design Services
Bills We Oppose:
-Professional Certification, prohibition
-License Suspension upon a Determination by the NYC Department of Buildings
-Construction Threshold
-Interior Design Bills
-Partnership Agreements
To see the entire program, go to: http://www.aianys.org/main/government_advocacy.shtml.
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 AIANYS is Calling for Presentations for the 2013 Convention-Deadline is May 3
AIANYS is currently calling for presentations for the 2013 Convention which will be held September 25-27 in Syracuse at the ONCENTER. The deadline for accepting proposals for program presentations is May 3, 2013. Submissions will only be accepted electronically using the 2013 submission template.
Convention presenters are recognized for their expertise among their peers. Presenters and their firms are listed in the convention invitation and on-site information pieces, as well as the digital registration form.
The Call for Presentations information including submission process, timelines and guidelines will soon be on the website at: www.aianys.org.
If you have questions, please email Georgi Ann Bailey, CAE, Executive Director at gabailey@aianys.org.
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Dennis A. Andrejko, FAIA, Candidate for AIA 2014 First Vice President/2015 President-elect
Dennis A. Andrejko, FAIA, member of AIA Buffalo/Western NY and former AIANYS board member, has declared his candidacy for the office of AIA 2014 First Vice President/2015 President-elect. Elections will be held at the AIA 2013 National Convention and Expo in Denver June 20-22.
Here are the other members running for office:
2014 First Vice President/2015 President-elect:
Kevin J. Flynn, FAIA, AIA St. Louis
Debra S. Kunce, FAIA, AIA Indianapolis
Elizabeth Chu Richter, FAIA, AIA Corpus Christi
2014-2015 Vice Presidents (2 will be elected)
Nicholas D. Docous, AIA, AIA Central Valley
James Easton Rains, FAIA, AIA North Carolina
Thomas Vonier, FAIA, AIA Continental Europe
2014-2015 Treasurer
Greg Ames, AIA, AIA Connecticut
John P. Grounds, AIA, AIA Washington, DC |
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Registration Open for AIA National Convention in Denver June 20-22
Registration is open for the 2013 AIA National Convention & Design Exposition June 20-22 in Denver, CO. The theme for this year is Building Leaders.
There are over 200 planned program offerings, including pre-convention workshops, theme presentations, continuing education learning units (CEUs) and expo education. The diversity of offerings, allows you to enhance your knowledge of design, practice management, and career development.
The Design Exposition is scheduled for all 3 days. AIA Expo2013 introduces you to more than 800 exhibitors to discover new products and services. AIA Expo2013 will also house special display areas, educational opportunities, pavilions and association offerings.
For more information, go to:
https://registration3.experientevent.com/showAIA131/Default.aspx.
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AIA 2013 Grassroots Leadership and Legislative Conference
AIA held the 2013 Grassroots Leadership and Legislative conference March 20-23 at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. AIANYS leaders, chapter leaders and AIANYS staff attended this event which included keynote addresses by Frank Stasiowski, FAIA, PSMJ Founder and Harrison Coerver, author of Race to Relevance, Regional Meetings, a AIANYS reception for all NYS members in attendance, the Leadership Celebration and Reception at the Howard Theatre, Capitol Hill visits, a general session on repositioning, the AIA Institute Open House, the Large States dinner at the Occidental Bar & Grill, speeches by each of the candidates running for National office, component excellence awards presentations, peer group breakfasts and leadership and component operations workshops.
AIANYS visited with the staff of Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Senator Charles Schumer. Nearly 800 architects went to Capitol Hill to ask legislators to pass tax reform that will enable thousands of small businesses to prosper rather than wind up paying higher taxes. Among the other AIA legislative priorities are: Repair and Strengthen Buildings; Build Sustainable, Resilient and Vibrant Communities; Reform Government to Build Better with Less and Invest in the Next Generation of Design Leaders.
A general session on the AIA repositioning was held as well as breakout sessions to discuss the key points of the repositioning and then reports were given on those sessions. To see the videos from Grassroots on the repositioning, go to: http://www.aia.org/about/repositioning/index.htm.
 
Photo 1: Tony Schirripa, FAIA, Regional Director and Russell Davidson, FAIA, AIA Vice President at the AIANYS reception at Grassroots on March 20, 2013.
Photo 2: Front row (left to right): Burton Roslyn, FAIA, Regional Director, Ray Beeler, AIA, President-Elect, AIANYS, Georgi Ann Bailey, CAE, Executive Director, AIANYS, Mary Burke, FAIA, Vice President, Public Advocacy, Tony Schirripa, FAIA, Regional Director, Back row (left to right) Nicolette Feldser, Assoc. AIA, NAC RAD-NY, Michelle Murnane, AIA, President, AIA Rochester and Eric Goshow, AIA, President, AIANYS visited with the staff of Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Senator Charles Schumer on March 21, 2013 during the Grassroots Conference.
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| New York Regional Director Nominating Committee Appointed
Frank Pitts, FAIA, New York Senior Regional Director, has appointed the following Chapter Presidents to serve on the AIANYS Regional Director Nominating Committee, in accordance with the AIANYS Bylaws:
Anna Campas, AIA, Chair
President, Eastern New York Chapter
Jill Lerner, FAIA
President, New York Chapter
Gregg De Angelis, AIA
President, Westchester + Hudson Valley Chapter
This committee recognizes and places in nomination the name of any qualified candidate for whom it has received nomination forms, from three or more constituent organizations, each certified by the chapter President and Secretary.
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AIA Staten Island President Discusses Good Samaritan Bill on NY 1
Sal Genovese, AIA, President of AIA Staten Island was interviewed by NY 1 on the Good Samaritan bill and the recovery of Staten Island from Superstorm Sandy. The interview aired on March 22. Check out this great piece here:
http://statenisland.ny1.com/content/top_stories/179120/si-officials-push-bill-to-protect-architects--engineers-who-respond-to-natural-disasters.
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AIA Long Island Holding 11th Annual Product Fair April 18th
AIA Long Island is holding the 11th Annual Product Fair on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at the Uniondale Marriott Conference Center, Uniondale, NY. Continuing education classes start at 11 AM, the Product Fair opens at 3 PM. For more information, go to www.aialongisland.com. |
AIA New York President Named One of City & State's Above and Beyond
Jill Lerner, FAIA, President, AIA New York Chapter was named one of City & State's 25 Above and Beyond honoring women of public and civic mind. She was honored at a dinner at Leman Manhattan on March 13th. The honorees were divided into categories including: business leadership, public service, journalism, nonprofit leadership and labor & advocacy, with Jill in the business leadership category.
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Responsible Recovery Program Held in Albany
Dan Wilson, AIA, AIANYS Board Member and Georgi Ann Bailey, CAE, Executive Director attended the Responsible Recovery: Disaster Response that Focuses on Safety and Resilience program on March 11 at Empire State Plaza in Albany. This was a discussion on how policy makers in Superstorm Sandy-affected states could strategically allocate Sandy recovery funds to encourage cost-effective and risk-reducing recovery efforts. This program was organized by McBee Strategic.
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William Bobenhausen, FAIA-In Memoriam
William (Bill) Bobenhausen, FAIA passed away on March 13, 2013. Bill founded Sustainable Design Collaborative LLC in 2001. Previously, he was President of the predecessor firm Energy Design Collaborative, Inc. He was a member of AIA New York.
His commitment to environmental architecture was cemented during the year of his graduation from the City College of New York School of Architecture. He served as President of the Metropolitan (New York) Solar Energy Society (Chapter of American Solar Energy Society), 1978 through 1982 and was an early member of AIA National COTE (Committee On The Environment) Committee, 1996 through 2003. He was selected as a Fellow by the AIA in 2001. He served as a juror for the AIANYS Empire State Challenge in 2011.
He served in key roles during the formative years of the New York Chapter of the US Green Building Council (USGBC): Treasurer in 2001 & 2002, and Chairman during 2003. A LEED AP (Accredited Professional) since 2002.
Bobenhausen served as one of about 12 instructors for AIA in their national "Energy and Architecture Workshop" program from 1980 until 1986. He taught over 50 two-day programs throughout the nation with other key experts including the late Greg Franta, Si Daryanayi, and Ben Evans.
For over 25 years, Bobenhausen served as an adjunct faculty member at the City College of New York, Pratt Institute, and New Jersey Institute of Technology and wrote three books including: Simplified Design of HVAC Systems; and the co-author with original author James Marston Fitch of the 1999 edition of the classic American Building: The Environmental Forces That Shape It (1999) including a new chapter, Toward Sustainability.
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Jonathan F. P. Rose Named Honorary AIA
Jonathan's work has set the standard for well-designed, mixed use, mixed income, green projects. His strong commitment to making high-quality architecture and urban design accessible to all has made his projects national models for community transformation. Perhaps most notable is the recent Via Verde, designed by Grimshaw Architects and Dattner Architects with landscape architect Lee Weintraub. To visit Via Verde is to truly appreciate the value and beauty of architecture. This project alone has set new standards of architecture practice-achieving deep community benefits and holistic health in a blighted neighborhood in the South Bronx.
Jonathan began searching for green building solutions as early as the 1970s, long before the LEED rating system was created. While LEED and other green design frameworks emerged for market-rate and public office buildings, Jonathan focused on how to bring green design to low-income communities. His firm's development projects are characterized by sensitivity to their varied urban contexts, their concentration on walkability and accessibility to public transit, their variety of affordable housing options, and their striking design. He undertakes each project with a commitment to his core belief that the highest goal of every project is to make the world a better place.
His mission to reshape and reimagine communities is supported by his generous sponsorship of the Enterprise Rose Architectural Fellowship. The Fellowship offers early-career architects the opportunity for firsthand training and experience in sustainable community design work. Jonathan's contribution of countless hours and millions of dollars to this program has enabled nearly 50 recipients to embark on a career dedicated to forging positive change in our nation's communities.
For more information, go to: http://www.aia.org/practicing/awards/2013/honorary-membership/jrose/#sthash.U0Y6m12t.dpuf.
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AssociateNews Calling for Submissions
The editorial staff of AssociateNews is calling for submissions for the re-launch of the bi-monthly publication produced by the National Associates Committee. Previously an e-blast publication, it has been revived and reformatted into an interactive digital publication to serve as a new forum for Associate engagement and discussion. The editorial staff, with help from member contributions, strives to inform and connect with Associates about pertinent issues and challenges facing AIA members today.
As a publication of the NAC, AssociateNews seeks to further the committee's mission of representing and advocating for Associates, both mainstream and non-traditional by providing a means to integrate and strengthen the voice of Associates within the Institute. Even though this publication is intended for Associate members, contributions and submissions are encouraged from all career stages within the profession ranging from Emerging Professionals to the more seasoned professional that may have sage advice or insight to share with Associates.
Submissions will be accepted on a continuous basis, with cut-off dates associated with scheduled issue. For more information, go to: http://network.aia.org/nationalassociatescommittee/resources/viewdocument?DocumentKey=fab2aa76-c720-46f0-a1da-9ce2bc94139e&MessageKey=1d680b98-f1af-4216-8f31-3e08857251ee.
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Society of Architectural Historians Host Conference in Buffalo April 10-14, 2013
From April 10-14, 2013, the Society of Architectural Historians will host an international conference in Buffalo which will feature: a rich program of lectures, tours, roundtable discussions, and other events. The conference provides a forum for local, national, and international architecture audiences to discuss cultural heritage, the future of Buffalo, design, preservation, and sustainability.
Over 500 visitors from across the United States and 25 countries worldwide have already registered-don't miss this important international event! The deadline for online registration is March 29 (onsite registration will be available as of April 10).
AIANYS is a sponsor of this conference. AIA members will receive CES credits.
For more information about the conference, go to: https://www.sah.org/conferences-and-programs/2013-conference-buffalo.
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| AIANYS Employee Spotlight On Marthanne Gershman, Director of Finance
Marthanne Gershman is the Director of Finance with AIA New York State and has been with the association since September 2007. She has lived and worked in Albany her entire life. Marthanne holds a BS in Accounting from Russell Sage College and has over 25 years of experience in managing accounting operations, budget and revenue forecasting and financial statement preparations. Marthanne has held different positions for various types of businesses; from Accounting Manager at a Real Estate Development Company, Project Accountant at a drug discovery company, Financial Reporting Manager at Global Plastics Manufacturer and Office Manager at a Health Facility.
Marthanne manages the daily accounting operations for the association which includes the annual budget process, revenue projections, and preparing and presenting the financial statements to the board of directors. In addition to her accounting responsibilities, Marthanne also manages the annual AIA New York State Product Showcase held in conjunction with the annual AIA New York State Convention. She is responsible for the marketing of selling exhibitor booths, advertising sales and sponsorship sales.
Prior to joining AIA New York State, Marthanne was the Accounting Manager for the Galesi Group. In her role with Galesi, she supervised the accounting department and prepared and monitored monthly cash flow budgets for over 40 entities.
Marthanne has one son, Zachary who is enrolled at the University of Miami. She resides in Guilderland with her husband Greg and two rescue pit-bulls.
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Enter Your Chapter Events on the AIANYS Online Calendar
AIANYS has an online calendar on the website that all chapters can now submit events to. It's easy and only takes a few minutes. Go to: http://aianys.org/members/index.php?m=1&p=1.
You can also see what other Chapters are up to all around New York State. |
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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 the following events in March: Senator Joseph A. Griffo; Senator Mike Ranzenhofer; Assemblyman David Weprin; Senator Lee N. Zeldin; Senator Thomas Libous; Assemblyman Charles D. Lavine; Senator Andrew J. Lanza; Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg; Senator Phil Boyle; Senator Joseph E. Robach; Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr.; Assemblymember Michelle Schimel; Assemblyman Joseph R. Lentol; Senator Kemp Hannon; Senator Diane J. Savino; Senator John A. DeFrancisco; Senator Jeffrey Klein and Senator Jack Martins. |
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