Professional Roundtable – December 14

Dec. 14:  Professional Roundtable at the Community Design Center at 11:30.  Brown Bag Lunch.

Lunch and Learn – Glidden Paints


Dec. 13: Lunch & Learn (last one for 2011):  by Glidden Paints.  At Flad Conference Room, 11:30.

2011 AIA Holiday Party

Fellow Architects in North Central Florida:

Don’t miss our HOLIDAY PARTY, to be held this year at Sisters Restaurant, Haile Village Center.

Look at the fantastic dinner selections listed below.  Then rsvp to our Chapter V.P., Michele Borst, at micheleborst@gmail.com

Come for the Food. Come for the Fellowship.

DEADLINE for your decision is Wednesday at NOON!

Click the image below for details.

ArchiPAC / FAPAC Fundraising Challenge

 

AIA Gainesville

ArchiPAC / FAPAC

Fundraising Challenge

for 2011

 

 

To all AIA members, FAIA members and Associate AIA members:

We as a nation are embarking on one of the most important political seasons of our generation.  We architects are solution providers for the built environment; we want to be part of the solution for the betterment of our country and our profession as well.

In order to have a unified voice around the nation, AIA has joined forces with AIA Florida to embark on this campaign in order to encourage each state component to get on board with their own joint fundraising program.

AIA Gainesville asks each member to promote this effort by donating directly to ArchiPAC.  The goal is to raise more than $100,000 for each PAC.  The leaders of this program suggest a donation of $73 to protect the future of your profession.  Of course, any other amount is greatly appreciated.  The donations received by ArchiPAC will be split evenly with FAPAC.  If every member donates this amount, the goal of $100,000 will be met.

Donations can be made two ways:

  • An easy online form, available here (www.archipac.org/state). This form is secure and easy.
  • Fill out a contribution form and mail it with a check (payable to ArchiPAC) or with your credit card information to:
    ArchiPAC
    1735 New York Avenue, NW
    Washington, DC 20006

An option is available for monthly contributions if desired.  Corporate contributions are not permitted by federal law, and as such are not eligible for this joint fundraiser. If you are interested in making a contribution from your firm to FAPAC, please call AIA Florida at (850) 222-7590.

Please be aware that contributions are voluntary and you have a right to refuse to contribute without reprisal.   The suggested amount is only a suggestion; more or less than the suggested amount may be given; the amount given by the contributor, or the refusal to give, will not benefit or disadvantage the person being solicited.

Why do the AIA and architects need PACs?

Decisions are made each and every day in Congress and in Tallahassee that affect our practices and our communities. ArchiPAC and FAPAC enable architects to approach vital public policy matters through a well-organized, well-informed, and united front. Through our PACs, architects are able to multiply their individual political effectiveness and increase the visibility and presence of the profession at the national and state level and ensure that our legislators hear what we have to say.

ArchiPAC is the bipartisan political arm of the AIA, which exists to help elect architect-friendly candidates to the U.S. Congress.  Pursuant to federal law, ArchiPAC is completely funded by individual, voluntary contributions from AIA members.

 

FAPAC is the state-level political vehicle in Florida – allowing Florida architects to make their voices heard in the state legislature on such state issues as licensure, service taxes, and the like.

Who do ArchiPAC and FAPAC support?

The AIA’s PACs do not make contributions based on a candidate’s political affiliation. Instead, contributions are made based on a review of a candidate’s understanding of our profession’s concerns, past voting record on key AIA issues, committee assignments, and leadership positions. This ensures that our PAC funds—including your donations—are used most effectively.

As a bipartisan organization, the AIA’s PAC strategy takes into account the current leadership in the state and federal legislatures, but we also acknowledge the fact that leadership could change in any given election cycle so we must be able to work with members of all parties. In addition to trying to achieve a bipartisan balance, we also look to the possible agenda for the next congressional session. As such, before any contributions are made, the likely committee positions of the candidate (if an incumbent) and the likelihood that the candidate can win the race are considered.

Board members of AIA Gainesville urge every architect and associate member to do their part by contributing right away.

 

 

Let’s Do Lunch!

Local Preference

Dear Commissioners:

The “local preference” issue appeared in the Gainesville Sun this morning and in a news article last week.
I was surprised to see that Ron Cunningham reads into Commissioner Byerley’s statement at a recent meeting that using local architects and contractors on county projects automatically implies higher costs.
This is a devastating sentiment for those of us who wish to apply for work on Alachua County projects.
Is this a concept that is passed down to purchasing agents and review committees?  I certainly hope not.
Could you explain your opinions about this, Commissioner Byerley, and could any of you express your own concern about hiring local design and construction firms.  These are tough times to be automatically shut out of work in your own back yard.
Hiring local firms is actually a perfect “green” issue to champion.  Can a Miami design firm or even an Orlando contractor explain away the higher costs and increased use of fuels to travel back and forth to meetings in Gainesville?
We are right here and we want to work for you!

Ron Haase FAIA
Secretary
Gainesville Chapter
American Institute of Architecture

2011 AIA Florida & Caribbean Slate of Candidates

Candidates for First Vice President/President-elect (2013 President)

Martin Diaz-Yabor, AIA, NCARB

Dan Kirby, AIA, AICP, LEED AP

Lawrence Maxwell, AIA

 

Candidate for Vice President 2012-2013 (2 positions for 2-year terms)

Patrick Ballasch, AIA, LEED AP

Andrew M. Hayes, AIA, LEED AP

NAtividad Soto, AIA, LEED AP

 

Candidate for AIA Florida Associate Director-atLarge (2012-2013)

Yovanna Alvarez, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP

Carlos E. Urzola, Assoc. AIA

Steve Jernigan, FAIA, LEED AP B+C

 

Candidate for Regional Associate Director (2012-2013)

Esteli Capote, Assoc. AIA

Paula Jarrett Nasta, Assoc. AIA


Florida Building Commission

To all interested parties:

 

There will be a meeting of the Florida Building Commission, the “Commission”

Florida Building Commission

June 6, & 7, 2011

Gainesville, Florida

Hilton Hotel

1714 SW 34th St

(352-371-3600)

The agenda along with supporting files are available on our website at:

http://www.dca.state.fl.us/fbc/meetings/1_meetings.htm

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For further information regarding each of these meetings, please contact Ms. Marlita Peters, Building Codes and Standards Office, Division of Housing and Community Development, Department of Community Affairs, 2555 Shumard Oak Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100.  Telephone: (850) 487-1824.

Mickey P. Jacob, FAIA is Elected to First Vice President/President-elect in New Orleans

Mickey Jacob, FAIALast week, the American Institute of Architects held its Annual Convention in New Orleans. During the event, elections were held for officers of the Institute, and AIA Tampa Bay member Mickey P. Jacob, FAIA emerged victorious in his race for Institute First Vice President/President-elect. Jacob will serve as president of the Institute in 2013. 

 

“I am excited and looking forward to leading the Institute as well as working with components and members to give us a stronger voice for the profession,” said Jacob.

 

In nearly 30 years of AIA participation, Jacob has held numerous leadership positions with AIA Tampa Bay, AIA Florida, and AIA National. Following his term as president of AIA Florida in 2004-2005, he served as the 2007-2009 AIA Florida/Caribbean Regional Director on the AIA National Board of Directors. In 2009, he was elected to a two-year term as an AIA vice president. Jacob also has been active in government advocacy, including serving as chair of the Florida Architects Political Action Committee, of ArchiPAC, and of the AIA Board Advocacy Committee. Jacob is managing principal of Urban Studio Architects in Tampa.
Congratulations Mickey!

McIntosh Presbyterian Church

A new Master Plan and Fellowship Hall based on emerging enthusiasm to engage youth in congregational activities; the desire to improve community access to the congregation; and to enhance the stature of the Sanctuary in the community. Client will be looking for an Architect, pending funding.

For inquiries, please contact Bill Warinner or Martin Gold at the Florida Community Design Center, 352-334-7111. Visit the FLCDC website for more information: www.flcdc.org