Friends and Colleagues,
Wow! What a weekend. We saw so many of our AIA Cleveland members and friends at Sandfest 2019 this past Saturday. The weather was amazing, the competition was heated, and the public turned out in droves to participate! Thanks again to everyone who played a part in making Sandfest an overwhelming success and we can't wait until Sandfest 2020.
We also look forward to seeing many of you again this Friday for our Annual AIA | IIDA Golf Outing.

The winning Sandfest teams were:

Sandcastle Competition
Theme (Land and "C") Category - AECOM (Spongebob)
Sandcastle Category - Vocon (Game of Thrones)
Sand Sculpture Category - ACE Builds (Avengers and Thanos)
Honorable Mention - Yourkvitch & Dibo (Westside Market)
Honorable Mention - Architectural Vision Group (Rock Hall)
Honorable Mention - GPD Group (Games we Play)

Volleyball Competition
Champion - Undercooked Corndogs
Runner-Up - Dealer Tire
Third Place - DS Architecture

Cornhole Champions
James Reschke and Dave Reschke

Event Photography
Visit our FlickR account link below to view all of the photos from Sandfest 2019. There are two separate albums for viewing.

Best of the Beach Sandcastle Facebook Competition
Visit our Facebook link below to participate in the Best of the Beach Sandcastle Facebook Competition bracket where a winner will be crowned this Saturday.



AIA Cleveland Sponsorship Update:
AIA Cleveland would like to thank our newest sponsors this week. If you or your firm are interested in sponsoring the chapter on an annual basis or a particular event, please visit the sponsor link below.

AIA | IIDA Golf Outing Hole Sponsor:


Adam Yaracs, AIA
Director of Communications
STRATEGIC PLAN
AIA Cleveland is pleased to share its 2019-2023 Strategic Plan with membership. AIA Cleveland Board of Directors and Staff commit to excellence in governance, management and accountability. AIA is a voice of the profession and a resource to its members in service to society.
MONDAY POLLING
Are you or your firm planning to submit a project or photography to this years Design Awards??
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No
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PREVIOUS POLLING RESULTS

Will you be stopping by Sandfest this Saturday?
Out of 47 votes, 45% Yes, (For one of the options provided)

Will you be attending the 2019 Cleveland Design Awards
Out of 44 votes, 30% Yes, I never miss it

Are you aware of our Public Outreach Committee efforts?
Out of 26 votes, 46% No but this interests me greatly and I would like to learn more.

All Star Monday - Architectually speaking, what do you think of Progressive Field?
Out of 40 votes, 50% Good but not great

What are you looking forward to the most at this year's Sand Fest?
Out of 28 votes, 43% Sand Castle Creations
MEMBERS MATTER
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AIA Cleveland is pleased to offer its CLEVELAND CONNECT mentorship program, which connects Architects and Associates to leaders and designers from the architectural community. Below is the list of our initial mentor catalog. If you are interested in becoming a mentor or protege, you can still sign up by selecting the image above.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
AIA Cleveland would like to hear from its members. Send a Letter to the Editor below.
2019 NEW AIA CLEVELAND MEMBERS
Listed are the new AIA Cleveland Chapter members for the month of August:

Jason Colon, AIA
Brian Gerrity, AIA
Doug Giebel, AIA
Michael Harford, AIA
Philip Migas, AIA

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