W E E K L Y  N E W S
from your local, state, regional & national chapters!
A Week In Brief
October 4, 2016
In This Issue
Architecture after 5
AIACOC Design Awards Banquet
Cocktails & Credits
2017 Committee Volunteers
AIA Architecture Tour Nominations
Board Nominations Due Friday!
AIA Oklahoma Convention
AIA National Committee Nominations
Terracon Continuing Education Program
Nabholz Invitation
Cornhole Tournament
Lean Construction Institute Program
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

October 7: 2017 Board Application Due
October 13: Architecture after 5 at Bentley Flooring
October 18: Cocktails & Credits
November 4: AIACOC Design Awards Banquet
November 9: AIACOC Board Meeting
November 10-11: AIA Oklahoma Convention
November 17: AIA Luncheon & Elections
December 14: AIACOC Board Meeting
December 16: AIA Arch Tour Applications Due

AIA CENTRAL OKLAHOMA NEWS

Architecture after 5                   
Arch after 5
Join us for Architecture after 5
 
Thursday, October 13
from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
at Bentley Flooring
3844 NW 8th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
 
Architecture after 5 is free to our AIA, Associate AIA and Allied members and their guests.

Architecture after 5 is meant to bring the local A/E/C community together throughout the year for some much needed social time.


Thank you to our host:

  
AIACOC Design Awards Banquet
                   
Join us for the

2016 DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARDS BANQUET
 
Friday, November 4, 2016
6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
at the Skirvin Hotel
 
Event Emcee:
LACEY LETT
of NewsChannel 4
 
Cost to attend:
 
$100 per person | $975 table of 10
(after October 22, $110 per person | $1075 table of 10)
 
6:30 p.m. Reception / Host Bar
7:15 p.m. Dinner / Cash Bar
8:15 p.m. Awards Presentation
 
Deadline to register is October 31
 
Thank you to our silver sponsors:

 
 



Cocktails & Credits
Join us on October 18th for our Cocktails and Credits program: The Value of Exterior Insulation, EIFS 101.

The program will take place at the AIA Central Oklahoma office from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Attendees will hear one hour of HSW credit.

Learning Objectives:

-Outline and recognize positive attributes of EIFS such as enhanced R-Value, dew point management and improved energy efficiency. 

-Define and fully understand EIFS from substrate to finish coating.

-Examine how EIFS fits into today's sustainable design practices and attaining LEED credits.

-Distinguish how EIFS claddings through life cycle analysis can reduce the environmental impact / carbon footprint of a building envelope vs other cladding.

Seating is limited.
  
Volunteers for our 2017 Committees                  
As we're entering the last quarter of 2016, we will be gearing up for our 2017 programs and events and we need your help.  We are looking for volunteers to serve on the various committees. 

Find out more about each committee HERE. 

If you are interested in serving on a 2017 committee, please email Melissa at aiacoc@cox.net. 

Must be an AIA, Associate AIA or Allied member to serve on our committees.
  
Call for Nominations: 2017 AIA Architecture Tour
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AIA Architecture Week will take place April 17-23, 2017, with the annual AIA Architecture Tour taking place on Saturday, April 22. 

The application to submit projects for the 2017 Tour can be found HERE.  The deadline to submit nominations is December 16, 2016.  All projects must be 100% complete or set to be complete by February 1, 2017 to be considered for the 2017 Tour.
2017 AIACOC Board Nominations Due Friday!

2017 AIA Central Oklahoma Board Positions Open for Election: (Candidates for these positions must be a licensed architect, AIA member).
 
President Elect:  In the absence of the President, the President Elect shall exercise general supervision of the Chapter's affairs and shall preside at meetings of this Chapter and the Board of Directors.  In the absence of the President, the President Elect shall act as spokesperson of this Chapter.  The President-Elect position is a one year term and this individual will move into the President's position the following year and then into the Past President position. 
 
Vice President:  In the absence of the President and the President Elect, the Vice President shall exercise general supervision of the Chapter's affairs and shall preside at meetings of this Chapter and the Board of Directors.  In the absence of the President and the President Elect, the Vice President shall act as spokesperson of this Chapter.  The Vice President will also volunteer and serve on at least one chapter committee.  The Vice President position is a one year term.
  
Secretary:  The Secretary shall act as the recording and corresponding secretary of the Chapter.  The Secretary shall safeguard all property of the Chapter and issue notices, with the assistance of the Executive Director, of the Chapter.  The Secretary will also volunteer and serve on at least one chapter committee.  The Secretary position is a one year term. 
 
Treasurer:  The Treasurer shall have charge and exercise general supervision of the Chapter's financial affairs.  The Treasurer will also volunteer and serve on at least one chapter committee.  The Treasurer position is a one year term. 
 
Director:  The Director's of the AIA Central Oklahoma Chapter will be responsible for serving one and overseeing at least one chapter committee.  The Director's position is a three year term. 
 
In addition to the duties listed above, every AIA Central Oklahoma Board member is asked to commit to:
 
  • Make personal fundraising calls to raise money for AIA Central Oklahoma and its yearly events.  And will continue to work until the chapter fundraising goals have been met.
  • Volunteer for the AIA Architecture Tour set to take place on Saturday, April 22, 2017.
  • Attend 8 of the 11 Board meetings throughout the year.
  • Attend 4 of the monthly luncheons and 4 Architecture after 5 events throughout the year.
  • Attend the AIA Central Oklahoma Golf Tournament either as a participant or as a volunteer and encourage architects to participate in the event.
  • Actively promote membership and recruit members into the AIA Central Oklahoma Chapter.
  • Serve on at least one ongoing chapter committee.
 
Each candidate will be asked to give a 2-3 minute candidate speech before the official election on Thursday, November 17 at the AIA Central Oklahoma November Luncheon.
 
If you are interested in serving on the 2017 AIA Central Oklahoma Board of Directors, please complete this NOMINATION FORM.

AIA OKLAHOMA NEWS
Registration Open for AIA Oklahoma Convention


November 10-11, 2016
Stillwater, Oklahoma

AIA NATIONAL NEWS
AIA National Seeking Nominations for National Committees

The AIA is seeking nominations of members interested in serving on AIA national committees. To nominate a member or view all AIA national committees with openings in 2017, visit our nomination homepage (member login required). The nomination process closes at 5pm ET on October 14, 2016; appointments will be made before the end of 2016.

 

FIND OUT MORE HERE

 

NEWS OF INTEREST TO OUR MEMBERS
Terracon Continuing Education Opportunity            
Questions? Contact Krystal Vickers at Krystal.Vickers@terraco.com
  
Nabholz Invites You!
  
Cornhole Tournament To Support Focus-On-Home                   
      

REGISTER HERE

 

Questions? Contact Michelle Morrow at michelle@bentleyflooring.com  

 

Lean Construction Institute: Embracing the Future- What Owners Want.                    
  
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