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1. Message From AIAMI President Jeffrey Hausman, AIA

Welcome to 2006, we have a great year planned for the membership and hope you will make the time to participate in our activities. Our theme for the year is "Designing a Better Michigan" through the AIA. We are off to a fast start; we've already met in Traverse City with the leaders of all chapters working to enhance our abilities to serve our members and begin to plan for 2007.

However, before we focus on 2006 I want to thank Harry Terpstra for leading our organization in 2005. Through his leadership we enhanced our connections with members of the design and construction and industry and other professionals.

Our focus in 2006 is the three main tenants of our Mission - Advocacy, Education and Fellowship. We will also continue to work on our connections with allied organizations. The program for the year includes the following focus areas:

I am inviting everyone to join us for any or all of the programs. You'll have a chance to speak for your profession, learn some valuable new perspectives and enjoy fellowship with other architects.

If you pick only one program to attend all year I suggest that you join us in Lansing on March 21st for the Howling. This is our yearly government advocacy day where we spend time meeting with our legislators letting them know our positions on key legislation. We need all our members talking with their legislators if we are going to be effective advocates for our profession.

We believe that all our programs are worth while and you'll be very satisfied that you made the time to attend them.

We are also beginning to plan how to honor the profession in 2007 by giving our communities a gift to celebrate our 150 years of being the American Institute of Architects. The national program is called the Blueprint for America. It would be spectacular if every member of AIA Michigan committed to be involved in their chapter's planning and implementation of its chosen gift to their community.

Please let me know if you have suggestions for how we can serve you better as a member. One of our goals is to continue to improve our services to our members.

Let's work together to make it a great year.

2. LEGISLATIVE HOWLING EVENT

11th Annual Legislative Briefing, Visits & Reception
Tuesday, March 21, 2006, Lansing, Michigan

1:30-2:15 p.m Briefing about Licensing and other legislation impacting consulting engineers, architects, surveyors, and other design professionals. Briefing will be held at the House of Representatives Building - Mackinac Room - 124 N. Capitol (Between Capitol and Ottawa Streets, Lansing). Map http://house.michigan.gov No Fee.

2:30–5:00 p.m. Legislative Visits. Everyone will have appointments with State Senators and Representatives in their offices and explain how licensing of architects and engineers goes beyond economics and actually affects Public Health and Safety. (Some visits may be scheduled slightly before or after this time frame depending on Legislator’s availability). No fee.

5:00–7:00 p.m. Reception at the offices of Kelley Cawthorne, 101 S. Washington Sq., Ninth Floor, Lansing. Members will mingle with Legislators and their staff and discuss issues with their fellow design professionals. Take advantage of this special opportunity to engage your legislators in conversation about important issues. We need all districts represented this year make your views heard. Contribution: $75.00/person by personal check made payable to the PAC of your choice.

3. NEWLY ELECTED FELLOW

The AIA Michigan congratulates Alan H. Cobb, FAIA and Frederick F. Butters, FAIA, Esq., who were selected as Fellows of the American Institute of Architects in 2006. An Investiture Ceremony will be held Friday, June 9, 3:30–5 p.m., and is open to all, at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, designed by architect Frank Gehry and new home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.  The hall is designed to be one of the world’s most acoustically sophisticated concert halls, providing both visual and aural intimacy for an unparalleled musical experience. From the stainless steel curves of its striking exterior to the state-of-the-art acoustics of the hardwood-paneled main auditorium, the 3.6-acre complex embodies the unique energy and creative spirit of Los Angeles and its orchestra.

Frederick F. Butters, FAIA, Esq.
Principal Attorney with Thomas M. Keranen & Associates, P.C. engaged in the practice of law defending liability claims against Design Professionals. Fred is a graduate of Lawrence Technological University with Bachelor of Architecture Degree and has received their Distinguished Architecture Alumni Award. Fred is also a graduate of Wayne State University with a Juris Doctor. As a legislative and judicial advocate for the profession, Fred has repeatedly established favorable legislation together with a string of positive legal precedents which has dramatically improved the business and legal environment for the practicing Architect. In addition to traditional legislation, Fred has changed the course of the law in the Courtroom as an advocate for the Architect, establishing a long string of favorable results and precedent which will govern future development of the law for the benefit of the Architect. Fred is co-chair of the AIAMI Government Affairs committee and also represents us on the AELC committee.

Alan H. Cobb, FAIA
Director of Design and Vice President and Corporate Director for Albert Kahn Associates Inc. Alan is a graduate of Lawrence Technological University and has received their Distinguished Architecture Alumni Award. The creation of inspired architecture has been Alan’s career passion. His commitment to design innovation, along with his educational, legislative and community leadership, have advance the profession of architecture and the American Institute of Architects. Alan has repositioned AKA with the primary goal of design excellence and innovation. The key to the AKA success has been the creation of one multi-disciplinary Design Studio, which Alan leads. This change places architectural and interior designers together with planners, and landscape architects in a team setting. In the past ten years of Alan’s design leadership, the firm has won fifteen AIA state and local design awards which includes two AIA National Honor Awards. Alan’s commitment to advancing design goes beyond normal practice. His community leadership activities include local planning committees, local colleges and universities, the New Center Area Council, Adult Well Being Institute, Detroit Zoological Society, Detroit Historical Society, the Greening of Detroit, Us Green Building Council and the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center.

If you are interested in fellowship or nominating an individual to fellowship please send a resume to or contact Robert Ziegelman, FAIA, Chair of the Fellows Committee for AIA Michigan. Luckenbach/Ziegelman Architects PLLC, 36800 Woodward, Suite 100, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304, Phone 248-644-0600.

4. OPPORTUNITIES/EVENTS/CONTINUING EDUCATION

2006 AIA St. Louis Architectural Photography Competition - Entries must be postmarked no later than March 15, 2006. To obtain an entry form visit www.aia-stlouis.org  or call 314-621-3484.

Alden B. Dow Museum of Science and Art. Midland Center for the Arts.
Designs Through Time: Motor Cycles Past, Present and Future - January 14 to April 2, 2006.
A T. Rex Named Sue - January 28 to April 23, 2006 - A life sized replica of the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex ever discovered. Please visit www.mcfta.org  for more information.
National Preservation Institute - March to December 2006 - Professional Seminars in Historic Preservation & Cultural Resource Management. For more information please visit www.npi.org AIA Learning Units available.

Huron Valley Association of Code Officials - HuVACO is not just for code officials - all construction professionals are encouraged to take advantage of their special year round educational opportunities. Meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month. For more information visit their membership website www.wccnet.edu

5. GRAPEVINE / FIRM NEWS

Tower Pinkster Titus Associats, Inc (TPTA) with offices in Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids, announces the addition of Arnold Mikon, FAIA as President and Chief Executive Officer ... Neumann/Smith & Associates of Southfield announces Michael West, Peter Lichomski and Kathleen Hudson to associates ... Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc of Plymouth announces Julie A. Hartner was elected Membership Chair and a National Delegate of Michigan Regional CREW ... McIntosh Poris of Birmingham names Joel Schmidt and John Skok to Associates ... TMP Associates Inc. welcomes Jickling Lyman Powell Associates, Inc. into its family of architects and engineers. The unification of the two companies creates a stronger 140 person professional firm that offers clients complete architectural, planning and interior design services ... Rossetti in Southfield announces the joining of Zack Ostrowski as Senior Graphic Designer ... Thomas VanHattum, AIA NCARB recently joined URS Corporation as a Senior Project Manager in the firm’s Grand Rapids office ... Arthur F. Smith, FAIA, principal, Harley Ellis Devereaux and recipient of Lawrence Technological University's 2005 Distinguished Alumni Award, delivered the commencement address at a recent ceremony honoring December 2005 graduates of LTU's College of Architecture and Design ...  Barton Malow Company employees mentored students and acted as judges for the 2006 ESD Michigan Regional Future City Competition on January 18. Fifty seven schools competed in this regional competition sponsored by The Engineering Society of Detroit which challenges 7th and 8th grade students to design a city of the future created with SimCity software and then build a model of that city in a team-based program consisting of students, a teacher, and an engineer mentor ... French Associates, Inc., an architectural firm in Rochester, Michigan, is pleased to announce that David G. French, AIA, will assume the role of Chairman and Dale C. Jerome, AIA, previously Vice President of Operations, will assume the role of President ... Albert Kahn Associates, Inc. is receiving an AIA National Honor Award as executive architect for Nissan Design America, Farmington Hills, along with design architect Luce et Studio Architect.

6. OBITUARIES

Paul Friesen, AIA passed away January 21, 2006 in Port Huron at the age of 63. Paul earned is degree from Kansas State University School of Architecture and was a registered architect and licensed builder. Paul was retired from Detroit Edison and currently was the president of Whitney Homes. Paul was a member of the AIA Detroit Chapter and of the Tau Sigma Delta Honor Society for Architecture and an accomplished pianist and lover of the fine arts. Paul is survived by his spouse Sharon and children Kim, Kurt and Ruth.

Dick Slocum, AIA passed away on September 27, 2005. Dick was an AIA Michigan past president and held many positions within his local chapter. Dick had his own firm, Slocum Associates, in Kalamazoo for many years. He is survived by his wife Vera.

Dorothy DeMartino passed away January 15, 2006. Dorothy is the spouse of Adam DeMartino and Honorary Member of the AIA Michigan. Adam and Dorothy were active for many years in th Mid Summer Conference Program. Adam was with Michigan Consolidated Gas Company

7. ARCHITECTURAL UNIVERSITY LECTURE SERIES

Andrews University - www.arch.andrews.edu for more information
March 6, 2006 - 4:30PM - Lecture - Architecture Amphitheater - Wayne Branum, AIA, Potter + Principal - SALA Architects, Stillwater, MN

Lawrence Technological University - visit www.ltu.edu for more information
February 23, 2006 7:00p.m. - Giuseppe Lignano and Ada Tolla
A200 Architecture Auditorium LOT-EK

University of Detroit/Mercy - www.arch.udmercy.edu for more information
February 22, 2006 - 6:30pm - Nathaniel Belcher + Stephen Slaughter, Miami, FL and Los Angeles, CA - PHAT Collaborative

University of Michigan - visit http://www.tcaup.umich.edu for more information.
February 20, 2006 - Michael Sorkin - Saarinen Visiting Professor

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