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AIA Wyoming seeks new part-time Executive
Director
AIA Wyoming, a Chapter of
The American Institute of Architects serving
over 150 members as the “Voice of the
Architectural Profession” in Wyoming is
seeking a dynamic and self-motivated
individual to serve a part-time position as
the organization’s Executive Director.
This person will be
responsible for overall effectiveness of the
operations, services, and programs of the
Chapter. Duties will be to plan, organize,
coordinate, and direct programs and
activities of the Chapter and membership.
The successful candidate must represent AIA
Wyoming with community and statewide
leadership. Previous experience as an
executive director of a non-profit
organization and an appreciation of
architecture and design issues is strongly
preferred.
Refer to
www.aia-wyoming.org/edsearch
for more information on the
position. Resumes will be accepted until
March 19, 2010.
Snowmaggedon 2010!
   
AIA Wyoming headed to Washington for the
2010 Grassroots Leadership & Legislative
Conference...visits to Capitol Hill, Tapas,
Institute by Fire and a LOT OF SNOW!
The Highlights….attended
by KJ Morris and Luis Martinez, AIA Wyoming
GAC Director
Storm of the Century
(first one)
We survived the Storm of the Century. While
the snow on the Capitol city was lovely, as
the inches grew, the city continued to shut
down. No planes, buses, taxi, or above
ground metro and everything comes to a halt.
Walking was the only mode of travel for
days. As we left the city behind another
Storm of equal capacity was baring down on
the region…so happy to back in our own wintery
Wyoming.
The Whitehouse and Tapas...he
made me eat Tripe!
One of the bonuses of going to an event like
Grassroots is the city itself. Luis can tell
you that for every minute we are in seminars
and chasing Senators on capitol hill I will
squeeze in an opportunity to be a tourist. I
had the pleasure to introduce Luis to
Turkish Tapas @ Zaytina, he returned the
favor with Spanish Tapas @ Jaleo (he made me
taste his Tripe Stew! tasty? if a bit
chewy...) Very early on a crisp morning we
visited The Whitehouse and later were
escorted through the new Capitol Visitor
Center and into the Senate Gallery to watch
Enzi filibuster for the Republican
Party...We had a backdoor Senate Office
Building tour, courtesy of my cousin who
works for Enzi, a quick jaunt into the
Jefferson Library exhibit at the Library of
Congress, and a late night visit to the
Lincoln Memorial, the best time to go!
Congressional Meetings
Luis Martinez and I met with all three of
our representatives on Capitol Hill.
Barrasso and Enzi are now hosting Wyoming
Wednesdays’ @ Senator Enzi’s office in an
effort to consolidate constituent meetings
over the next few months. We had brief
discussions with both senators, but more
in-depth talks with their top legal Aides.
We then had about a 15minute meeting with
Cynthia Lummis the following day; we
literally chased her down to meet in-between
House votes. It was clear the Hill is busier
than ever with the Health Insurance debate
and working towards America’s economic
recovery.
We took 5 Issue
briefs to Wyoming Representatives,
all of which could be related back to
our home state. Barrasso and Lummis seemed the
most receptive, but I think Enzi just needed
more time to “chew’ on the information we
provided. We presented each office with
issue briefs and a BLUEPRINT FOR ECONOMIC
RECOVERY, literally a blueprint. We believe
it did catch their eye…After these meetings
it became clearer than ever before that in
order to make an impact with these folks and
our State legislators; we need to develop a
stronger relationship with their offices and
staff. So when they have a question on the
construction & design industry, they know to
call us first. It is as simple as reminders
that we exist…Luis and I discussed in length
ways to do this and we also spoke with our
Congressional staffers on how we can better
serve them with information.
The Issues we presented:
-
Help Struggling Communities Rebuild
-
Unfreeze Credit to Get America Building
Again
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Encourage the Commercial Sector to Build
Green
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Provide Relief for Small Businesses
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Invest in Our Children with 21st Century
Schools
READ MORE @
AIA BLUEPRINT FOR ECONOMIC RECOVERY
Institute News...
Three (of 5) National Bylaws Amendments were
presented by the Institute Leadership.
Associate Representation on Regional &
therefore National Boards.
International Associate Architect title.
Membership Dues Payment Plan to be available to all
members not just in hardship
I would suggest each and every member read
the National Bylaws and suggested amendments
and voice your opinion to your component
leaders or regional directors; it appears
the amendments will be presented once again
@ the 2010 National Convention in Miami.
National
Officer Elections @ National Convention in
Miami this June
Given the multitude of
changes occurring at the National Institute
in recent months, I would suggest that all
members take an active role in who we elect
for the future. Do you feel the Association
is being run well? Do you care? Wyoming does
have a vote and can be influential. Get to
know the candidates.
National offices available are:
Executive Vice President/President Elect
Vice President (2 openings)
Secretary
Thank you to Speakers and Sponsors of
MISH MASH, AIA Wyoming Winter Meeting in
Cheyenne February 12th, 2010.
Sponsors included:
PINNACLE CABINETS
POWERS PRODUCTS
WYOMING LIGHTING
ROBINSON BRICK
Press Release
Contact CLB Architects :
February
1, 2010.
Carney Architects
is now
Carney Logan Burke Architects
The new name acknowledges the contribution
to the firm of principals Eric Logan and
Kevin Burke and signals our ongoing
commitment to serve our clients with
award-winning, innovative projects that are
inspired by and firmly rooted in our western
landscape.
Accompanying the name change, we are
unveiling our new identity on all printed
materials and on our completely redesigned
website at
www.clbarchitects.com <http://www.clbarchitects.com>
.
Since our founding 18 years ago, we have
completed over 100 projects and were awarded
the AIA Western Mountain Region Firm of the
Year in 2009. We remain committed to the
same vision and principles that drew us
together and to Jackson Hole: to build a
viable, community-based practice that leaves
a legacy of enduring buildings in harmony
with the natural beauty of their
surroundings. We will continue to strive
for a broader reach, maintaining our Jackson
Hole roots while working throughout the
region.
The firm is committed to growing from within
and adapting to the many changes that face
our profession and the world, from the
current recession to global climate change.
As part of this transition, the firm has
named Andy Ankeny and Jeff Lawrence as
Associates. Andy and Jeff have contributed
to the firm over the past decade and are
ready to bring new ideas and energy to the
leadership team.
We are grateful for the support we have
received from you, our friends and clients,
as well as from the community and our peers.
We look forward to the next decade and for
the opportunities we will have to continue
our work with you in Wyoming and the Rocky
Mountain West.
Press Release from
Firm
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