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A Week In Brief
Monday, May 20, 2019
In This Issue
2019 AIA Kickball Tournament
AIA June Luncheon
Exhibit at the AIA Conference on Architecture!
Woman's Leadership Summit
Oklahoma Modernism Weekend
Be a Drinks X Design Host!
Mark Your Calendars!

May 31- June 5: Melissa Vacation
June 6-8: AIA National Convention
June 8: AIA Kickball Tournament
June 12: AIACOC Board Meeting
June 14-16: Oklahoma Modernism Weekend
June 20: AIACOC Luncheon
June 25: Cocktails & Credits 
July 12: Leadership AIA
July 18: Architecture after 5 at KFC Engineering
August 1: AIACOC Luncheon
September 12: AIACOC Luncheon
September 26: Architecture after 5 at Bryan's Flooring
October 3-4: AIA Oklahoma Conference on Architecture
October 24: Architecture after 5 at GE Johnson Construction
November 1: AIA Oklahoma Design Awards Banquet
November 14: AIACOC Luncheon
November 15: OCFA Drinks By Design
AIA CENTRAL OKLAHOMA NEWS

2019 AIA Kickball Tournament! 1 Team Spot Left!

Join us on June 8th for the 
2019 AIA Kickball Tournament! 


Teams Already Registered & Shirt Colors

New Kids on the Block (Columbia Blue)
Field of Dreams (Cool Mint)
Balldozers (Navy Blue)
Boldt Construction (Red)
GE Johnson Construction (Safety Yellow)
Guernsey (Pink)
ES2 (Green)

Coming to cheer on the teams? 
Don't forget to get your spectator wristband!
In order to have snacks, drinks and BBQ lunch at the tournament, you'll need a spectator wristband.  
We will not sell wristbands the day of the 
tournament so register in advance!

Get yours HERE!

AIA June Luncheon- June 20th!
Join us for our fifth annual "Developer's Showcase" at which featured speakers will present some of their recent and upcoming projects, specifically discussing why high-quality design is so important, and how out-of-the box thinking helped them meet their financial and programmatic goals.

The AIA June Luncheon will take place on Thursday, June 20, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at OSU-OKC.

Bond Payne  is the Chairman of Heritage Trust Company and Vice Chairman of Argent Financial Group. Mr. Payne was a co-founder of Heritage Trust Company in 1997 where he worked in compliance and asset management before being named Chairman of the Board in 2004.  In 2016, Heritage merged with Argent Financial Group and Mr. Payne was named Vice Chairman, serving as market leader for Oklahoma and in a senior management role at Argent.  Mr. Payne holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science from Vanderbilt University. Mr. Payne has also been active in business associations, community activities and civic affairs, including economic development activities in his community.  He has served on the Bond Advisory Committee and Economic Development Trust for Oklahoma City, the EDGE Policy Board and Business Roundtable for the State of Oklahoma, and the Downtown Business Improvement District.  He recently led the historic redevelopment of The Heritage, formerly The Journal Record Building, a 100,000 sq. ft. office building and 370 space parking garage in downtown Oklahoma City, and is a member of the Urban Land Institute.

Gina Sofola  is the President and Principal Consultant for, Sofola and Associates, Inc., a project management and planning consulting firm started in 1999. With over 30 years of experience as an Industrial Engineer, specializing in Project Planning, Construction, and Facility Management, she has managed construction projects around the country and worked as a Project Engineer for Fortune 500 Companies Bristol- Myers Squibb Co. and Johnson & Johnson, Inc in New York City. Her portfolio of projects includes Corporate Class A Office, R&D and Manufacturing, Municipal, Airport, and Multi-Family Housing.  She is the project manager and developer's representative for the Page Woodson Redevelopment Project in Oklahoma City, a 5 Phase Master Planned Redevelopment Project with the Historic Douglass High School as the Centerpiece of the community.  Ms. Sofola received a BS in Industrial Engineering and Management from Oklahoma State University and her MS in City and Regional Planning from the University of Oklahoma with an emphasis in physical planning.

Steve Mason  is the owner of Mason Realty Investors, LLC which has restored, remodeled and managed 38 historic buildings in Oklahoma City in Automobile Alley, Capitol Hill, and the Plaza District with 60 retail, restaurant, and office tenants.  From 1989 to 2004, he was the president of Cardinal Engineering, Inc. which provided civil engineering, environmental engineering, and surveying services.   Mr. Mason received a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Stanford University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental and Water Resources Engineering from Vanderbilt University.  He is an active community volunteer for many important civic organizations, including the ODEQ Environmental Quality Board, Allied Arts, Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma, and the Last Frontier Council of the Boy Scouts of America, to name a few.    He has been recognized for his development work with the Plaza District Association's 2010 Urban Pioneer Award, the 2010 Distinguished Leadership Award by Leadership Oklahoma City, and the 2012 OCU Meinders Business School Entrepreneurial Spirit Award.

The deadline to register is Friday, June 14th.  AIA Central Oklahoma Members attend free.  Nonmember cost is $25.

A big thank you to our sponsors: Acme Brick, ES2, Premier Lighting Sales, Smith & Pickel Construction and Thermal Windows.

 

AIA OKLAHOMA NEWS

AIAOK Conference on Architecture - Booth & Sponsorship Registration Now Open!

A big thank you to those who have 
already signed up to exhibit and sponsor! 


AIA NATIONAL NEWS

Women's Leadership Summit Registration 
Registration for the Women's Leadership Summit, September 12 - 14 in Minneapolis, is now open.  

This year's agenda includes a presentation by two AIA COC members, Lisa Chronister, FAIA and Beth Windel, AIA.  Their session, "Design Time:  time management strategies for women in architecture", will be offered on both Friday and Saturday of the conference.  The Summit always sells out quickly so be sure to make your reservations soon.



OKC FOUNDATION FOR ARCHITECTURE

Oklahoma Modernism Weekend

June 14 - 16, 2019

Be a Drinks X Design Host!


NE WS  OF IN TEREST  TO OUR  MEMBERS

Volunteers Needed for the Paseo Arts Festival


Each year, the Paseo Arts Festival draws thousands of people who come to enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of this event. As the Paseo Arts Association 's largest annual fundraiser, the Festival helps to support arts events in the Paseo year-round. 

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A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR

AIA CENTRAL OKLAHOMA 2019 PACKAGE SPONSORS!

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