July 15th Meeting Agenda

Emerging Leaders Lunch
July 15, 2008; 12:00 pm
The Swiss

Discussion of Mission Statement:
“The Emerging Leaders Group was established by young intern architects of the AIA Southwest Chapter with an objective of individual development as well as preparing for future leadership roles in the architecture profession and community.”

Discussion of Goals:
- Promote involvement in the architecture profession and the community.
- A foundation for professional and educational development.
- Provide the resources and support for interns on the path to licensure.

Blog Site Discussion
• Has anyone visited the site? Thoughts? Is it working?

Announcements
AIASWW
• The 2nd annual Night at the Movies has been announced. It is a showing of the documentary Helvetica at the Blue Mouse Theater on July 30th at 6:00 pm. There will be a reception with beer and wine as well as a speaker who will discuss the significance of the Helvetica font.

NCARB
• 6 Month Rule passed. Ha to present.

Associates
• There is an ARE study session on July 24th which is a follow up for the Mechanical/Electrical lecture.
• The next ARE lecture is August 7th. The topic is Pre-Design, lecturers are Darren Dickerson and Joan Rumsey. Remember lectures and sessions are free to AIA members.

Architectural Tours
• Next tour is August 5th – the Pierce County Maintenance Facility Building

AIASWW Lunch and Learn Series
• Next lecture is July 17th given by Berger Partnership and the topic is Green Roofs.
• Free to AIA member, lunch is included, $10 to non members, 1 learning credit

Habitat for Humanity
• There is currently no scheduled work day for July. Is anyone interested in working either July 19th or 26th? August work day: 2nd? 9th? 16th? 23rd? 30th?

Summer Happy Hour
• August? Location?

Upcoming AIASWW events and volunteer opportunities
Great ways to earn IDP volunteer credits. You can volunteer the day of the event or to be on a committee.
• Honor Awards – contact Gerry Pless at TCF Architecture (gerry@tcfarchitecture.com)
• AIASWW Golf Tournament – September 5th at the Classic – contact Jerry Isaksen at Zenczak & Partners Architects (studio@zpaaia.com) & Cheryl Zoltak
• AIASWW Auction – November 21st at the Landmark Grand Ballroom – contact BZ Zenczak at Zenczak & Partners (studio@zpaaia.com), Randy Cook at TCF Architecture (randy@tcfarchitecture.com)

The Regional Director, Pat Onishi, will be visiting our area on July 16th. He will be at the AIASWW Board Meeting if anyone is interested in meeting him. This month’s meeting will begin at 4:30 pm. The scholarship winners will also be in attendance.