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News from the 2008 Convention -
Delegates Vote for Bylaws Change to Eliminate Supplemental Dues

Approved resolutions emphasize tools and training in sustainability; AIA regions may soon elect Associate members to serve on the national Board.

Summary: On the morning of May 17, after announcing the election of First Vice President/President-elect George Miller, FAIA, and the 2009 Vice Presidents Walter Hainsfurther, FAIA, and Pamela J. Loeffelman, FAIA—as well as the runoff election for Secretary between Stephen K. Loos, AIA, and Enrique Woodroffe, FAIA, President Marshall E. Purnell, FAIA, called to order the second session of the AIA 2008 National Convention business meeting in Boston.

AIA Executive Vice President/CEO Christine McEntee offered a snapshot of current AIA national efforts in diversity, such as the upcoming pledge for diversity (more information will be forthcoming soon); sustainability, including how collectively the Institute can move toward sustainability in accordance with the AIA’s 2030 goals; integrated project delivery, including the launch of the AIA’s new integrated project delivery documents; and continuing efforts for the AIA150 legacy following the Institute’s 150th anniversary, celebrated last year.

AIA Treasurer Hal Munger, FAIA, presented the annual financial report for 2007, which received a clean audit. (Download the financial report PDF.)

The delegates then voted to approve a bylaws amendment to eliminate supplemental dues and passed 13 resolutions on topics ranging from development of sustainable design practice tools going forward to allow AIA regions to elect Associate members to serve as directors on the AIA Board of Directors.

Delegates voted to eliminate supplemental dues beginning in the calendar year 2009. Supplemental dues, in addition to regular dues, currently are paid by the owner or manager of an organization that uses architects to perform services for the public. Supplemental dues are based on the total number of registered architects employed by the Architect member’s firm. Although they are a significant source of revenue for the AIA—bringing in approximately $1.35 million in 2007—supplemental dues are unpopular with a number of AIA members and may even be a disincentive for architects who might otherwise be interested in becoming AIA members. This bylaws change, which required the approval of a two-third majority of all votes accredited, was supported by the AIA Treasurer, the Finance and Audit Committee, and the Board of Directors.

For more convention information, click here: http://www.aia.org/aiarchitect/thisweek08/0516/0516n_greetings.cfm

Cure by Design 2008 - Fashion Runway Design Competition

Sponsored by the Richmond Chapter of the American Institute of Architects for the American Cancer Society:

Don't miss your chance to design the next Cure By Design Runway!  Cure by Design is a special fund-raising event hosted by the American Cancer Society's Central Virginia Regional Office. For this event, The Cancer Society intends to build a runway and style the interior of Toad's Place Restaurant/Club for their upcoming fashion show to be held on Friday, August 15, 2008, and hereby invites design submissions from all interested parties.

Entrants are challenged with the design of a runway to complement the interior of the downtown club in addition to arranging seating and suggesting additional interior elements to enhance the event. The runway should be modular in design as it will be built off site, installed on the day of the competition, and removed after use for storage.

A tour of the space will be given on May 27th, 2008 at 4pm.  Please RSVP to info@aiaric.org if you would like to attend.

Registration Deadline – June 9^th @ 5pm
Submission Deadline – June 16^th @ 5pm

Awards  

1^st Place - admission for 4 to the VIP reception and fashion show

(a $500 value at $125 per person)

2^nd Place – admission for 2 to the VIP reception and fashion show

(a $250 value at $125 per person)

3^rd Place – discounted admission for 2 to the VIP reception and fashion show

($75 per person)

All three winners will be published on the AIA Richmond Website.
 
For full entry information Click Here  To view the AutoCad Drawings of Toads Place Click Here and Here
 
There is no cost to enter the competition. Submitted boards will become the property of the Richmond Chapter of the AIA.

Questions? email Robin Morrison at info@aiaric.org  or call 804-754-4120.

Eighth Annual AIA Richmond Chapter Golf Tournament

REGISTER NOW! The 8th Annual AIA Richmond Chapter Golf Tournament is scheduled for Wednesday, September 17th, 2008 and will again be held at Independence Golf Club in Midlothian. Plan on playing in or attending this event now. This year’s event will also include a Dinner/Social directly after the tournament for all golfer’s, non-golfers, sponsors and others looking to network with not only AIA Richmond Chapter membership, but also many others in the Greater Richmond construction industry. The event helps benefit the Chapter’s Intern Development Program (IDP.) as well as other AIA Richmond Chapter events and programs held throughout the year.

The golf tournament is always both an exciting and relaxing event and we hope that you will be able to take advantage of the opportunity.

Click Here to download the registration form.

Sponsorships are filling up quickly. The foursome slots from last year’s event sold out, so register early.

Please contact either Dennis Murray dmurray@gilbaneco.com or tele: (804-782-6507) or Jeff Nelson JNelson@daa.com or tele: (804.553.4589) to reserve your sponsorship and foursome today, or you can complete the registration form and fax or e-mail it to Chapter office.

If you have any questions, please free to contact Dennis or Jeff or the Chapter Administrator, Robin Morrison. We look forward to seeing you out on the course in September!