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This Thursday at Three
Does it feel like the Holiday cheer is starting to seep in around the edges? Maybe it's the brisk weather this week and the scarves people are wearing to fend it off. Maybe it's the darkness encroaching before the work day is done. Maybe it's the long lines at the Post Office. But it's in the air, alright.
Soon people will be quietly humming their favorite carols, hoping nobody is noticing. But we do notice. In fact, we want to join in! Who has pleasant memories of caroling alone?
While you're tending to your year-end chores, reflect on all the good that came your way this year. And begin to wish for what 2012 might bring. How about more peace and prosperity, just for starters?
We Need Another Board Member
Our slate for the 2012 AIA-SWO is nearly full. We're lacking just one person to be our secretary. If you'd be interested in joining this list of chapter leaders, please contact Kurt Albrecht.
2012 AIA-SWO Board:
- Kurt Albrecht, president
- Will Dixon, president-elect
- Paul Dustrud, past president
- Scott Clarke, treasurer
- (your name here), secretary
- Dick Bryant
- Katie Hall
- Jenni Rogers
- Renee Benoit
Many thanks to Michael Fifield and Linn West for their years of service. Both are continuing to help in the coming year, with specific assignments. Michael is continuing to lead the Design Excellence committee and Linn (together with Paul Edlund) is spearheading our fundraising event in late spring.
Holiday Party: Dec. 21
December 21st - AIA-SWO Meeting
2012 Annual Christmas Party
DATE: Wednesday, December 21st
LOCATION:
Midtown Arts Center
1590 Willamette Street
Eugene
TIME:
5:30-8:30 p.m. Party & Silent Auction
6:00 p.m. Cast your Vote for the 2012 AIA-SWO Board !!!! The position of Secretary is still needed we will be taking nominations from the floor, maybe there is somebody who is interested in this architect position.
COST: AIA $18
Associates/Students $12
Non-member $20
Out of Town $0
Let's raise a glass and toast to the spirit of Christmas! Please be sure to stop in around 6 so we can vote the board in at that time.
Raise a glass and toast to the spirit of Christmas! Stop in and join us for a festive winter-evening celebration with the local AIA chapter. Our Annual Christmas Party will take place on Wednesday, December 21st from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at the Midtown Arts Center in Eugene. Be there at 6 o'clock to cast your vote for the position of Secretary. Info about Auction?
Please RSVP by Monday, December 19 at noon. (Evite from socializr will arrive tomorrow.)
NWP Region Opportunities
2012 AIA Western Mountain Region & AIA Northwest Pacific Region Conference
Hosted by AIA Arizona
October 10 13, 2012
Tucson, AZ
Theme: "Transformation 2012: Design and Practice in a Global Age"
2012 WMR/NWP Conference Logo Design Competition CALL FOR ENTRIES
And Official Submittal Instructions
Eligibility:
All AIA Western Mountain Region and AIA Northwest Pacific Region Architects and Associate Members and AIAS Students of the Western Mountain and Northwest and Pacific Region schools.
Awards:
Winning design will be announced January 5, 2012
A $200.00 Cash Prize.
A Winner's Certificate.
Exhibit of Logo with Winner's Identification at the 2012 WMR Conference
The right to use the basic logo and identify him/herself as the logo designer.
Deadline: December 15, 2011 (5:00 pm Arizona time)
Announcement of winning design: January 5, 2012
For details, click here.
NWP Region Opportunities II
Next year's program committee for the Region Conference to be held in Phoenix has issued a call for presentations.
For details, click here.
DesignSpring's Eggnog:30
It's time to get into the holiday spirit and what better way to kick off the season than with DesignSpring's eggnog:30 (eggnog not required).
We invite emerging professionals from all design and construction disciplines, as well as (of age) students to join us as we get to know each other better. Even if you don't care for eggnog or beer, we hope to see you there!
Date/Time: Thursday, December 15 at 5:30
Location: The Bridge at its NEW location - 1675 Franklin Blvd - across the street from Matt Knight Arena
Contact DesignSpring at DesignSpringEP@gmail.com with any questions.
Save the date for DesignSpring's first meeting of 2012 on January 18. More information to come.
Eugene Code Amendments
On Tuesday December 13 at 6:00PM the Eugene Planning Commission will be holding a public hearing on the land use code amendments related to multi-family developments. The hearing will be in the City Council Chamber at 777 Pearl Street. This is an opportunity to provide feedback and suggestions on the draft code proposals. If you are unable to attend the hearing, please send any written comments to me prior to the hearing.
The code amendments cover the following topics:
- 1. Multi-Family Development Open Space Standards
- 2. Allowed Intrusions in Required Setbacks
- 3. Driveways and Parking Areas in Multi-Family Zones in the University Area
- 4. Garbage and Recycling Screening for Multi-Family Developments in University Area
- 5. Compatible Transition between R-1 and R-3/R-4 zone boundaries in the South University Area
- 6. Bicycle Parking Standards
The public hearing materials, including the draft code language, testimony received to-date, and a summary of the Planning Commission's comments from their work sessions (including suggestions to broaden the applicability of several of the amendments), can be accessed via the link here.
Please feel free to contact me with questions or to send me comments to forward to the Planning Commission in advance of their public hearing. Thank you for your interest.
Please send your comments to: alissa.h.hansen@ci.eugene.or.us
* * * * * Reminders * * * * *
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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