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What is AIA Birmingham doing in 2010?
   
- 6th – 8th Grade Program – New for 2010. Committee is working on a presentation designed for this age group and volunteers will present to area schools and career fairs.
- ACE Mentor of Alabama – Architects, Contractors & Engineers making a difference in young lives interested in the build environment. http://www.aiabham.org/ACE/ACE.html
- Chapter Meetings – Stronger programs and unique venues.
- Design Awards – Showcases Birmingham firms’ best work. It is now a great resource for all media looking for stories on design/new projects. http://www.aiabham.org/designawards2009.html
- dreamArchitecture – Kindergarten thru fifth grade art competition to educate children about their built environment. http://www.aiabham.org/dreamarchitecture.html
- Golf Tournament – Money raised is given to two local non-profits. http://www.aiabham.org/golf.htm
- AIA4Shelter – Finding solutions to help end homelessness. New idea will be launched in 2010. Stay tuned.
- Emerging Professionals – ARE study guides and study sessions are available to AIA members.We are also looking for 2010 site visits. Contact danya@aiabham.org for suggested site visits. http://www.aiabham.org/intern.html
- Fellows – Workshops are planned for 2010 to help with the application process. We need members who are currently fellows to be on this committee.
We are looking for more AIA members to get involved with our community outreach programs. If you are interested, please contact aiabirm@aiabham.org
Your AIA membership dues help support all of these programs. National AIA is continuing their dues payment plan for 2010. We hope you will be able to renew your AIA membership in 2010.
Thanx again for a successful 2009.
And to everyone we wish you a healthy, PROSPEROUS New Year!
Peace,
Rhea Williams
AIA Birmingham Executive Director
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Remember to support our loyal SPONSORS in 2010.
They are listed at the
bottom of each newsletter
and in a new link, Sponsor directory for Platinum
and Gold sponsors! New for 2010
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Membership:
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Members |
Associate Members |
| National: |
$244 | $105 |
State: |
$195 | $90 |
Local: |
$140 | $60 |
Total: |
$579 | $255 |
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2010 SAVE THE DATES
January 1st – 15th Join Fee Waived at the Y for AIA MEMBERS
Click here for more info.
January 19th McGraw Hill Economic Forecast – 1LU
Alabama Power
1200 6th Ave. N, 3 story brick building, 3rd floor
11:30 – 1:00
$20 members, $10 Interns, $30 non-members
“Show Us The Money or Economics, Trends and Implications”. Find out the percentage of
stimulus money left and where to find it. Presentation covers both the forecast and
key industry trends, but also summarizes key implications to running a business in the AEC
marketplace. Presented by: Strategic & Emerging Markets McGraw-Hill
February 11th Alabama Council Design Awards Gala
WorkPlay
www.aiaalabama.org
February 16th Fat Tuesday/Mardi Gras Chapter Meeting
Finishing Forum hosted by Georgia Pacific – 1HSW
This presentation will be hands-on, showing all levels of finish on
fiberglass mat interior panels.
11:30 – 1:30
Sheraton Downtown East Meeting Rooms
$5 if you wear Mardi Gras colors!
$10 for Kill Joys and non-members
2010 Sponsors – Thank You!
We would like to thank the following companies for renewing their sponsorships in 2010. Your support is greatly appreciated!
Platinum Sponsors Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors
Golden & Associates Lighting Partnership Alabama Lighting Associates
J.R. Prewitt & Associates
We would also like to thank and welcome our new sponsors!
NEW Silver Sponsors – Southern Clay Brick Company
The Smorgasbord by Danya Humaideh
Damascus, Syria
In November 2009, I had the opportunity to visit my family and friends in Damascus, Syria. This was my first visit in four years. I never understood how truly special Syria is as a child visiting every year with my parents. I took the culture for granted because it was very different from the American culture in which I was raised. This visit was an eye-opening experience. I finally felt what it was like to get back in touch with my roots and gain a whole new respect for the culture.
I spent two and a half weeks in Damascus visiting my family and touring the history-rich city. It was an awesome trip and I definitely hope to return to learn more about my family’s culture. Here are just a few photos from the trip. Click here. I hope you enjoy!
 _jpg.jpg) Thank you KMAC and Block USA
We can count on a crowd when Block USA does their annual Fish Fry for us and if you add a really cool venue like KMAC – GUARANTEED CROWD! Thanks to KMAC for hosting our November 2009 meeting. It is great to know architects have a resource like KMAC in our own back yard. LEED points available.
AIA Holiday TOPPER Party
Thank you EDT Engineering for hosting the AIA Birmingham Holiday Topper Party.
Everyone loved the venue and the decorations were beautiful. The hats were fun and so many of you got creative. An architect angel even made an appearance along with an Auburn Santa, a light up tree and lots of cowboys (who knew?).
Katrina Trotter took some professional photos for us, click here to view.
Thank you Katrina.
Danya and I took some not so professional photos, click here to view.
ARCHITECTS RULE!
Thank you AIA members for stepping up for the ACE Mentor Program. ACE Mentor of AL held its first annual CEO Briefing at the Summit Club (click here), December 4th, 2009. Architects took the lead in attending the breakfast and sponsoring the bird houses.
ACE students were given a client at the first ACE meeting. Their clients are native birds and students were given their habitat information and preferred feeding areas. Students are now in the design phase and will begin construction in the spring. The bird houses will be given to the sponsors at the May awards banquet. Thanks to everyone who attended the breakfast and sponsored a bird house.
Firms who sponsored a Bird House:
Davis Architects Rob Walker Architects
GA Studio Sherlock Smith & Adams
Hendon + Huckestein Architects Williams Blackstock
NHB Group
AIA Sponsors that Sponsored Bird Houses
Golden & Associates Construction
J. R. Prewitt & Associates
Robins & Morton Construction
There are three bird houses left to sponsor at $200 per birdhouse:
Great Blue Heron - Click here to meet the Architect team and view the rendering.
Common NightHawk - Click here to meet the Architect team and view the rendering.
Northern Mockingbird - Click here to meet the Architect team and view the rendering.
Email aiabirm@aiabham.org if you are interested
Click here for more information on ACE Mentor of Alabama.
Click here to read testimonials from ACE graduates about the impact of the ACE program.
National AIA Resources for the Economy and Small Firms
For the latest info and resources make sure you visit the Rebuild and Renew webpage frequently. In addition to information on Federal advocacy efforts, the site also provides comprehensive information on how to apply for stimulus monies as well as specific information on what is available in which state/locality.
Make Financing Available for Design and Construction Projects
Provide Relief to Small Businesses
Make Tax Policies Work for Recovery
Rebuild our Infrastructure for the 21st Century
Build the New Green Economy
New Sponsor Section
 AIA Birmingham realizes times are tough and we appreciate your 2009 support. We try to come up with new ideas to add value to your sponsorship. In 2010 if your company sponsors at the platinum or gold level you will be listed in our online directory. It will be located as a link on the newsletter page (most viewed page and on a regular basis). If you are a platinum sponsor, there will be a link to your website as well.
We will also have a special sponsor section at the end of each newsletter specifically for sponsors. Thank you again for your support during these rough times. We appreciate it more than we can say. Learn more about Sponsorship opportunities.
Auburn AIAS Annual Internship Fair
The Auburn University Chapter of the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) will be hosting its annual Internship Fair at the Auburn University Student Center in Auburn, Alabama on the 3rd and 4th of February 2010. We would love to see your firm there!
Auburn students majoring in architecture, interior architecture, landscape architecture, community planning, industrial design, and graphic design will be available for interviews. Please visit our website at www.cadc.auburn.edu/aias/internship to register. Early registration (postmark by January 18) receives the discounted fee of $200. Registration after January 18 through February 3 is $250. There is a block of rooms reserved at Auburn University Hotel at a discounted rate of $99/night, please ask for the AIAS room block. Firms are responsible for making their own arrangements through the hotel.
Even if you cannot attend, you may still register your firm for a username and password to access digital copies of student resumes on our organization website (www.cadc.auburn.edu/aias/internship) for $100. All resume submissions for all year-levels and majors will be included.
Please email Amy Cook at auburn.internshipfair@gmail.com with any
questions. We can't wait to see you there.
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