D esign A dministration W orkshop November 17, 2011 Presented By: Kathleen Gordon Executive Director AIA Baton Rouge

A little history? Officially granted charter July 28, 1949 with 5 charter members Chapter officially organized September 20, 1949 with 23 members Non-profit status as 501c6 in May 2, 1955 Today… over 300 architect members and growing!! In 1992 the chapter changed the official name from “Baton Rouge Chapter – American Institute of Architects” to “AIA Baton Rouge” to align with National’s vision of “One AIA”

Local Components have same member designations as State and National!! …..easy, easy, easy What is a “member”?

AIA Associate AIA (aka Assoc. AIA) Allied Professional Cornerstone Partner Pedestal Affiliate Crest Affiliate Eagle Affiliate Other Definitions

Forums Golf Tournament Pool Tournament CANstruction Monthly meetings Rose Awards Firm Crawls Building Blocks AIA BR Member Benefits Educational Programs e-Newsletters Knowledge Communities Online job Center Publications and Resources Government Advocacy On-line Member Directory Marketing

Monthly Meetings Practice related topics Economic Topics Government Free CEH’s Networking events Site Visits Design topics AIA Business New technology AIABR Member Benefits

Architectural Education, Kate McLean 2011 Chair Public Awareness, Lisa Nice 2011 Chair Public Policy, Rex Cabaniss 2011 Chair Professional Liaison, Matt Caillouet, 2011 Chair Member Participation, Tara Street-Bradford 2011 Chair Associates Committee, Angelle Lavergne 2011 Chair Golf Tournament Rose Awards CANstruction Building Blocks AIABR Committees

Architectural Education, Kate McLean Chair Organize CEH opportunities for the membership such as workshops and site visits Alliances with the university architectural schools Career Day involvement with area high schools “Learning with Little Ones” – reading in area elementary schools Architectural Education

Public Awareness, Lisa Nice Chair Increase publicity for chapter through print and electronic media Market firms and projects through AIABR website Develop relationships with those in media Develop public relations with all media to further AIABR policies Public Awareness

Public Policy, Rex Cabaniss Chair Monitor legislation affecting our profession Interact with policy makers in Baton Rouge Link to AIA State and National PAC Public Policy

Professional Liaison, Matt Caillouet Chair Create opportunities to partner with other design professional organizations Develop relationships with collateral organizations Develop and increase Affiliate Membership Professional Liaison

Member Participation, Tara Street-Bradford Chair Increase membership and organize chapter meetings Subcommittees include Rose Awards, Golf Tournament Fundraiser, Building Blocks, CANstruction Organize special events such as Christmas party Develop and increase organization membership Member Participation

Associates Committee, Angelle Lavergne,Chair Provide for the needs of Associate members that are not already met by the Chapter Aid in IDP process Facilitate activities that will increase ARE pass rates Associates Committee Items relating to Associates: onals/index.htm - Learn about being an Intern onals/index.htm g/ - Emerging Professional’s Companion – FREE g/

Items relating to Associates: November 30 Associates’ Library Open House (AIALA office) January 21 and 22 (2012) ARE Building Systems Workshop (prep workshop for ARE) 23 March 2012 “Finding Your Leader Within” – Leadership Workshop 3 April 2012 Final Phase of IDP Learn about being an Intern - Emerging Professional’s Companion – FREE information and FAQ’s Associates Committee

Fundraiser for college scholarship fund Open to EVERYONE May of each year Deductible donations can be made even if “no golfing” is policy Golf Tournament

Options: Monthly meetings – Product based CEH’s – Practice Management – Current Events Site visits – Republic Finance – New LSU Alex Box Stadium – Mid-City Gardens – North Oaks Hospital Continuing Education Workshops – Working with government entities – New and Emerging Technologies – Contract Documents – Product information – LEED Prep – Practice Management

Timeline: June:Applications are due July:Submissions are due Gala Celebration Aug/Sept:Business Report Insert November:Cocktail reception January:Gallery Installation Rose Awards

Applications and Rules: Applications are simple and NOT submissions; due prior Eligibility: – Must be an architect member of AIA Baton Rouge for at least one year and member at time project was completed – Project must have been completed within past five (5) years – Projects may be “resubmitted” as long as they have not previously won an award in that category Rose Awards Submissions

Applications and Rules: Categories: – Architecture – Interior Architecture – Renovation/Addition – Restoration/Rehabilitation – Master Planning/Urban Design – Residential – Exquisite Detail – Unrealized Project Rose Awards Submissions Awards: – Gold Rose Award: project further distinguished from the winning submissions – Silver Rose Award: project further distinguished from the winning submissions – Rose Award: is to be bestowed for exceptional work, easily distinguishable by exceptional quality of design and function

Multiple Organizations involved, and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Rose Awards Gala

More Firm Benefits (CHEAP or FREE) Baton Rouge Business Report Presentations to other organizations like ACEC, SDA, IFMA Art Gallery Installation Traveling Displays Post Awards Gala