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A Week In Brief
Monday, September 11, 2017
In This Issue
Register for Thursday's Luncheon!
Membership Survey
Women in Architecture
Call for 2018 AIACOC Board Members
Register for AIA Conference on Architecture!
Conference Partners
AIA Oklahoma Design Awards
OCFA Quarterly Tour
Drinks X Design
Join Bell & McCoy on Sept 12
CSI Annual Picnic
Nabolz Construction Invitation
IES Golf Tournament
Mark Your Calendars!

September 14: AIA Central Oklahoma Luncheon
September 20: AIACOC 2018 Planning Meeting
September 26:  Women In Architecture
September 28: OCFA Tour of St. Patrick Catholic Church
October 19-20: AIA Oklahoma Conference on Architecture
October 20: AIA Oklahoma Design Awards Banquet
October 26: Architecture after 5 at ADG
November 2: OCFA's Drinks X Design
November 16: AIACOC Luncheon

AIA CENTRAL OKLAHOMA NEWS

Last Chance to Register for Thursday's Luncheon! REGISTRATION CLOSES TODAY!

Join us for our annual CHIT CHAT Luncheon where presenters will present using 20 slides, 20 seconds per slide.  This program will take place on Thursday, September 14th at 11:30 a.m. at OSU-OKC in the Student Center on the 3rd Floor.  

Our presenters and presentations are:

The American School of Architecture 
Stephanie Pilat, Assoc. AIA

Interactive Community Identity
Larry Lucas, AIA

Heartland Middle School- What is the Heartland?
Jason Pierce, Photographer

Building a Ritz in the Rockies 
David Brewer, AIA

AIA Oklahoma Conference on Architecture
Jack Morgan, AIA and Kristi Warren

Rebuilding Canadian Valley Technology Center
Gary Armbruster, AIA


AIA Central Oklahoma members attend free of charge and nonmembers are $25.00 each.  The deadline to register is Friday, September 8th.  

A big thank you to our sponsors: 




Smith & Pickel



AIACOC Membership Survey
The AIA Central Oklahoma Board of Directors will meet on Wednesday, September 20th to plan the chapter's events and programs for 2018 and we'd like to hear from you, our members.  

Please take a few minutes to take this short survey and let us know what current programs you love and what we're not doing that you'd like to see us do.  



Women in Architecture - September 26!
Join us on September 26th for Cocktails & Conversation!

September 26, 2017
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
AIA Office
1300 North Shartel Avenue

We will meet at the AIACOC office for cocktails and we'll watch two TED Talks which will, of course, spur conversation.

Teach Girls Bravery, Not Perfection

The Career Advice You Probably Didn't Get.

Register by emailing to aiacoc@cox.net.  

This event is open to our AIA, Associate AIA and Allied members.  
 
 
Call for 2018 AIACOC Board Members

AIA Central Oklahoma is seeking nominations for the 2018 Board of Directors. If you are interested in serving, please CLICK HERE for the nomination form.  

The positions listed below must be filled by AIA Licensed Architect Members.  

President Elect:   In the absence of the President, the President Elect shall exercise general supervision of the Chapter's affairs and shall preside at meetings of this Chapter and the Board of Directors.  In the absence of the President, the President Elect shall act as spokesperson of this Chapter.  The President-Elect position is a one year term and this individual will move into the President's position the following year and then into the Past President position. 
 
Vice President:   In the absence of the President and the President Elect, the Vice President shall exercise general supervision of the Chapter's affairs and shall preside at meetings of this Chapter and the Board of Directors.  In the absence of the President and the President Elect, the Vice President shall act as spokesperson of this Chapter.  The Vice President will also volunteer and serve on at least one chapter committee.  The Vice President position is a one year term.
  
Secretary:   The Secretary shall act as the recording and corresponding secretary of the Chapter.  The Secretary shall safeguard all property of the Chapter and issue notices, with the assistance of the Executive Director, of the Chapter.  The Secretary will also volunteer and serve on at least one chapter committee.  The Secretary position is a one year term. 
 
Treasurer:   The Treasurer shall have charge and exercise general supervision of the Chapter's financial affairs.  The Treasurer will also volunteer and serve on at least one chapter committee.  The Treasurer position is a one year term. 
 
Director:   The Director's of the AIA Central Oklahoma Chapter will be responsible for serving one and overseeing at least one chapter committee.  The Director's position is a three year term. 
 
In addition to the duties listed above, every AIA Central Oklahoma Board member is asked to commit to:
 
  • Make personal fundraising calls to raise money for AIA Central Oklahoma and its yearly events.  And will continue to work until the chapter fundraising goals have been met.
  • Volunteer for the AIA Architecture Tour set to take place on Saturday, April 14, 2017.
  • Attend 8 of the 11 Board meetings throughout the year.
  • Attend 4 of the monthly luncheons and 4 Architecture after 5 events throughout the year.
  • Attend the AIA Central Oklahoma Golf Tournament either as a participant or as a volunteer and encourage architects to participate in the event.
  • Actively promote membership and recruit members into the AIA Central Oklahoma Chapter.
  • Serve on at least one ongoing chapter committee.
Each candidate will be asked to give a 2-3 minute candidate speech before the official election on Thursday, November 16 at the AIA Central Oklahoma November Luncheon.

 
AIA OKLAHOMA NEWS
Join Us In Bartlesville! 
AIA Oklahoma Thanks Our Conference Partners!

AIA Oklahoma Design Awards Banquet
Join us for the AIA Oklahoma Design Awards Banquet that will take place in Bartlesville on Friday, October 20th!  

 
OKC FOUNDATION FOR ARCHITECTURE

Quarterly Tour: St. Patrick Church
Join the Oklahoma City Foundation for Architecture as Lynne Rostochil takes us on a tour of the St. Patrick's Catholic Church...Oklahoma City's best kept architectural secret!
Thursday, September 28
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
2121 North Portland, Oklahoma City
Cost:
OKC Foundation Members: $10
Nonmembers: $15

Proceeds from our Quarterly Tours go to help fund OCFA's Architecture Scholarships.
REGISTER

 
Drinks X Design

Back by popular demand!  The Oklahoma City Foundation for Architecture's Drinks X Design event will take place on Thursday, November 2, 2017!  

Stay tuned for more information but mark your calendars for an upgraded bus, architects, architecture, drinks and food... and did we mention fun?!  
 
NEWS OF INTEREST TO OUR MEMBERS

Join Bell & McCoy on September 12

Annual CSI OKC Member Picnic

Nabholz Construction Invites You!

 
IES Annual Golf Tournament

Quick Links


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AIA OKLAHOMA

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Central Oklahoma in 2017 HERE!