March 2006 Newsletter

The Weather Did Not Stop Us!!!
Parents beamed as Mayor Kincaid recognized each child and unveiled their larger than life artwork on the barricade of the city federal building.  It was a cold miserable day, but children, parents, teachers, architects and Mayor Kincaid were all smiling as all the artwork was revealed.  The theme of the contest was “Draw Your Dream Downtown”.  Children were asked what would you want buildings to look like and what businesses need to be downtown?  There is a building with a roller coaster instead of an elevator.  My favorite is the downtown with a pet lane. It is a barricade that will make everyone smile when they drive by.

 The sponsors who made this possible are all involved in the City Federal Building Condominiums project.  Imaging Technologies Services did an outstanding job printing and mounting the artwork. It was an overwhelming task!!! Click here to see the photo album.

2005 dreamArchitecture Winners braving the cold!	Mayor Kincaid standing in front of dreamArchitecture display.

City of Hope Needs Our Help
City of Hope, a non profit organization that feeds and houses the homeless needs to replenish their canned goods supply. They will be in the southside area picking up canned goods and any office furniture anyone wants to donate.  It is tax deductible. If you want to help, drop off your canned goods to the AIA office now until March 9th at noon.  If your office is in this area, they will pick up at your office.  Contact Amanda McKendree at 424.2400 or visit their website for more information www.thefoundryonline.org.

Bordelon Place, Mobile
Soft silky linens, feather down beds, flat screen TVs, DVD and CD players are all part of your experience at Bordelon Place Bed & Breakfast in Mid-town Mobile.   Owners Ken and Kathy Heyl know how to spoil each guest with attention to detail in each room. 
Ms. Eloise (chef) has a gourmet breakfast waiting for you each morning from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.  She makes the yummiest stuffed french toast with cherries and cherry sauce on top!!!  And around 3:00 p.m. you will smell delicious baked treats throughout the house!! Make a point to stay here and you will not be disappointed!!! Visit the website for photos and more info www.bordelonplace.com. If you have stayed somewhere and would like to suggest it to others, email me at aiabirm@aiabham.org. If you have had a great dinner, tell us!!  Saw a great exhibit, tell us!

Architects Needed - Free Lunch!!!!
March 21 is our sponsor appreciation lunch.  Our sponsors have helped us get where we are today.  It is with their continued support that has helped us grow.  This is our chance to tell them thank you for their time and support.  Save the date March 21, 2006 11:30 - 1:00 (come at your convenience, buffet style lunch) Alagasco Midtown Business Center 20 South 20th St. Please encourage everyone in your office to attend. RSVP by March 20th at noon to AIA office. 

Sponsors
This is a reminder to silver, gold and platinum sponsors to send in your sponsorship by March 19 and attend our sponsorship appreciation luncheon.  It will be held at Alagasco Midtown Business Center, 20 South 20th Street.  Each sponsor has ½ a table to display their product or brochures (MINI trade show).  Sponsors can start setting up at 11:00 a.m. Luncheon is from 11:30 to 1:00, buffet style. Please reserve a table by March 17, email aiabirm@aiabham.org or call 322-4386.  I will need to know company and name of attendees (name tags).

2006 Design Awards
The 2006 Design Awards is here!!!  There are a few changes.  There is a new category this year small projects $150,000.00 or less.  The jury will be held in Boston.  Call for entries is March 10.  Deadline for turning fees in is April 5th.  All entries are due by May 3rd at 5:00 p.m. to the AIA office.  The Design Awards Ceremony will take Place May 18th, 2006 at Temple Emanu-El.  More details will be available soon!!!

Architects Needed - Free Lunch
Imaging Technologies Services is hosting an all day seminar with CEUs, April 18th from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Our April chapter meeting will be from 11:30 to 12:30 in the Ridgley room at the Tutwiler Hotel downtown.  Lunch is provided.  Please RSVP by April 10th for lunch. click here for more info.

February Chapter Meeting
Thanks to everyone who attended the February Chapter meeting. We had 63 people attend. It was great to hear from Cheryl Morgan and meet her students. We would also like to thank our platinum sponsors for hosting the meeting; Alabama Concrete Association, J. R. Prewitt & Associates and our newest sponsor Silk In Design. We hope to see you at the next chapter meeting March 21, 2006. Click here for photo album.