ELG/EGB Bowling Night - Tons of Fun!!

Thanks to all who attended ELG's Bowling Night, Fun was had by all!

Congratulations to the high score winner Jim Newman (Rushforth Construction)

With the money from the entry fee, donations from individuals and from Enginuity Systems we were able to raise $160 more toward our goal!!

$405 more to go!!

Money raised will assist ELG & EGB to sponsor a house on National Rebuilding Day April 30th where we will perform repairs for an elderly or disabled low-income homeowner.

More info about Rebuilding Together -
http://www.rebuildingtogetherss.org/

If you would like support our effort, please contact us aiasww.elg@gmail.com

High score winner of the night with his prize - Jim Newman

2011 Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship Nominations Open

2011 Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship Nominations Open

Completed nominations and applications are due Friday, April 8, 2011, 5:00 pm EDT

The AIA Center for Emerging Professionals has opened the nominations for the 2011 AIA/NAC Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship. The NAC established this scholarship in honor of late friend and colleague Jason Pettigrew, who was committed to professional development and community service. The scholarship recognizes the significant contributions of interns at early stages in their careers and encourages them to complete the licensure process by defraying costs associated with the Architect Registration Examination (ARE).

To be eligible, a nominee must be an Associate AIA member, an NCARB Record holder, or a person who has passed one or more divisions of the ARE but has not passed all divisions.

For full eligibility rules, award criteria, and application procedures, visit the scholarship Web page. A committee of distinguished professionals will select the recipients, who will be honored at the Emerging Professionals Reception at the AIA National Convention in New Orleans.

About Jason Pettigrew

Jason dedicated much of his time towards the development and growth of others and was committed to community and professional service through the AIA. He touched many lives through his engagement and AIA leadership roles at the local, state, and national levels. As a member of the first NAC Executive Committee, Jason was instrumental in the formation of the NAC. He also served multiple years as an intern representative to the IDP Coordinating Committee and contributed to the development of the AIA Emerging Professionals Companion released in 2004.

To learn more about Jason, or to make a donation to the Jason Pettigrew Memorial Fund, visit NAC Jason Pettigrew Memorial page and watch Remembering Jason Pettigrew, a video produced by the AIA.

ELG/EGB Bowling Night Feb 24 5:30 @ Tower Lanes

The Emerging Leaders Group (ELG) and the Emerging Green Builders (EGB) are sponsoring a Bowling Night Thursday, February 24th 5:30 at Tower Lanes 6323 6th Ave. Tacoma. $15 for 3 games and shoes. Meet us between 5:30 & 6pm and play until you’re ready to go – Tower Lanes is open 24hrs and offers a restaurant, bar, bowling, billiards, mini golf, and arcade.

In addition to being tons of fun, ELG & EGB is also raising money to sponsor a home on National Rebuilding Together Day April 30th. This is the second of two events to raise $1500 to sponsor a house in which we will perform repairs for a low-income elderly or disabled homeowner. Across the country on National Rebuilding Day, over 225,000 volunteers rehab approximately 10,000 homes and non-profit facilities.

http://www.rebuildingtogetherss.org/

To RSVP or for more information please contact aiasww.elg@gmail.com

Wii Tennis Tournament 2011 - A huge success!!

Thanks to all who attended the Wii Tennis Tournament. It was a great success!!

Congratulations to the Champions Todd Parke from PCS Structural Solutions (Advanced Bracket) and Joe Snyder from BCE Engineers (Novice Bracket)

Thanks to BLRB Architects for providing the excellent venue & pizza and to McGranahan Architects for providing the beverages & awards!

A special thanks to those companies who provided donations that went above and beyond:
BCE Engineers
Amy Dedominicis - Tacoma Design Collaborative
Enginuity Systems

And thanks to all that contributed to the donation jar!

Details:
22 Players (14 Beginners, 8 Advanced)
10 Spectators
$935 Raised for ELG/EGB to sponsor a Rebuilding House!

Only $565 more to go!!

Please join us for our next event on Thursday February 23 at 5:30/6 for Bowling at Tower Lanes, $15 for 3 games & shoe rental.

Money raised will assist ELG & EGB to sponsor a house on National Rebuilding Day April 30th where we will perform repairs for an elderly or disabled low-income homeowner.
More info about Rebuilding Together -
http://www.rebuildingtogetherss.org/
If you would like support our effort, please contact us aiasww.elg@gmail.com




























































Joe Snyder, Novice Bracket Champion





Advanced Bracket Finalist Todd Parke (Champion) and Brian Corcoran (Runner-Up)

Wii Tennis Tournament Feb 10, 5:30 @ BLRB

Please join us for a fantastic Wii Tennis Tournament at BLRB’s Pacific Plaza office on Thursday February 10th. Come and play or cheer on your friends and coworkers. The entry fee for players is $20 and for spectators is $10; both include food and drink. Please RVSP to aiasww.elg@gmail.com to hold your place in the tournament bracket.

This is a fundraiser for the Emerging Leaders Group (ELG) and the Emerging Green Builders (EGB) to sponsor a Rebuilding Together house. We will be repairing the home of a low-income neighbor on Saturday April 30, 2011.

Check out earlier post for pictures from last year's ELG/EGB Wii Tennis Tournament and Rebuilding Day events.

Rebuilding Together South Sound is a volunteer, charitable group, who repairs and rebuilds homes at no cost to low-income homeowners. Homeowners are typically those who are elderly, disabled, or families with children. Across the country on National Rebuilding Day, over 225,000 volunteers rehab approx. 10,000 homes and non-profit facilities.
http://www.rebuildingtogetherss.org/

If you would like to be a part of our Rebuilding effort, please contact us! aiasww.elg@gmail.com

ELG & EGB team up to help a neighbor

The Emerging Leaders Group teamed with the Emerging Green Builders to sponsor a home for Rebuilding Together Day, Saturday April 24th. Through a number of fundraising events we were able to raise the money required to sponsor a house and last Saturday our team went to work.

Our homeowner was Charlotte; a delightful 78yr old woman who has lived in this home in Tacoma for 50+ years. Most of the heaters in her home worked very poorly, if at all. The hood over her stove did not work, she had a cracked window in her bathroom, no handrail at her back steps and the doors to the exterior were not insulated well. Our focus was to update these items and we were also able to do a few other improvements in her kitchen, pantry and bathroom such as replacing the light fixtures, painting and replacing her phone.

We were overjoyed when Jim Newman of Rushforth Construction agreed to be our House Captain. He was invaluable in leading our efforts on Rebuilding Day with his expertise as well as recruiting his many professional contacts. City Electric was fantastic donating baseboard heaters and light fixtures. They had a team of 6 volunteers replacing the baseboard heaters, stove hood, light fixtures and making sure that the associated wiring was working properly. GE generously donated the range hood. Washington Architectural Hardware donated a custom size door and weather stripping. Sound glass donated time and material to replace the cracked window glass. Alliance Steel provided and installed a custom handrail for Charlotte’s back door’s concrete stairs.

Thanks to all of our volunteers that participated!

Charlotte’s home was filled with volunteers buzzing around. We had so many people that wanted to be a part of the effort that we had to break into two shifts in order to accommodate the number of volunteers in Charlotte’s home. The morning shift enjoyed coffee provided by Cutter’s Point and when the shifts overlapped at lunchtime, everyone enjoyed pizza provided by the Hub.

Charlotte was overwhelmed with appreciation for the efforts of our group. The day was a success; we got together had a good time and improved the life of someone in our community.

Volunteers:

Oscar Arett, Kina Barker, Kelly Braun (Volunteer Coordinator), Joel Braun, Kate Burnham, Dennis Burnside, Michael Conley, Brian Corcoran, Lindy Davis, Amy Dedominicis, Ben Ferguson, LeEllen Ferguson, Lauren Grouws, Les Hodkiss, Martina Heavy Runner, Jim Newman (House Captain), Matt Nolan,Todd Pietenburg, Ken Shepherd, Steffany Tilton, George Upham, Neitha Wilkey, Jim Wise, Marianne Wombacher