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This Thursday at Three
Well, folks. You can take a deep breath. The last four months have been the busiest of the year for AIA-SWO. Now things will slow down a bit for many of you. But don't forget to savor for a moment the fruits of your labors. to wit:
- City Hall Urban Context Review
- People's Choice at Eugene Celebration
- People's Choice Show at OPUS VII
- Annual Board Elections
- Register-Guard campaign
- Craftsmanship Awards
- DesignSpring Springfield Charrette
- Region Conference
When you see it listed all in a row like that, it's a little bit awesome, don't you think?
Reserve the Date: Holiday Party
Our annual holiday party will be Wednesday, December 21. Details will arrive soon, but save the date.
* * * * * Reminders * * * * *
Readin', 'Riting, 'Rithmatic and 'Rchitecture
A few years ago, I had the delightful opportunity to work with a local elementary class of kiddos (1st through 3rd graders) for the Architects In Schools program. It was really, truly fun.
The Architecture Foundation of Oregon supports this program and AIS provides a full curriculum to all volunteers--so design professionals can (easily) plug into classes and lead well-organized lessons. The program generally runs from January-May each year, and includes about 12 hours of time in the classroom. With my class, it worked best to teach for one hour right before the kids' lunch, and we worked together through the winter/spring. Another option would be to teach longer workshop-type activities for a fewer number of days. The whole arrangement can be very flexible. The teacher I worked with was great, and she actively supported my work in her classroom.
If you have ever wondered about how/when/if younger children have any exposure to architecture--or how you could simultaneously volunteer in the community and be asked to talk about design--please consider signing up for the AIS program this year. (The application is here.) The program in Eugene still has four classrooms who need a volunteer for this coming year.
Kind regards,
Kaarin.
CSI Construction Industry Classes
On ten consecutive Tuesday evenings, starting on Jan. 3, the Willamette Valley Chapter of The Construction Specifications Institute (WVC/CSI) will again offer a seminar designed to give each participant an in-depth understanding of Construction Contract Documents including specifications, the bidding process, and contract administration.
Additionally, on eight Monday evenings, starting on Jan. 16, WVC/CSI will offer a seminar designed to give each participant an in-depth understanding of Construction Contract Administration.
The courses can be of significant value to Intern Architects, Clerical Staffs, and to the firms for whom they work. Additionally, the courses can be very helpful to those who are preparing to take a State Licensing Exam.
AIA Members can earn up 20 HSW-qualifying Continuing Education Learning Units (LU) which will be reported directly to AIA/CES.
For registration forms and additional information contact:
Paul Edlund, FCSI/AIA at (541) 485-1941
Affiliates Wanted
The membership committee started the year with a lofty goal: 90 new affiliate members in 2011. You've probably seen an email or two from Heidi Peschel. A few of you have replied, and she's grateful. The rest of you should expect a phone call from Heidi pretty soon. (If you've worked with Rubensteins Contract Carpet, you know that no one successfully hides from Heidi and her cohorts.)
She's looking for leads, candidates, referrals. Who would you like to see join AIA-SWO as an affiliate? You could save yourself (and Heidi) a little trouble by clicking here. (Thanks.)
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