archifest 2007
Help Plan the Festivities
Join us on Tuesday July 17th at the Chapter Headquarters for the kick-off planning meeting for the 2007 ArchiFest celebration to take place in October.

We need volunteers to help plan events, create graphics, work at the events, and much more. AIA Tampa Bay is located at 200 N. Tampa Street, Ste. 100 in downtown Tampa. Free parking is available in the garage above the office if you attend the meeting. Please let us know if you will be joining us by calling 813-229-3411 or emailing Dawn at dawn@aiatampabay.com

July ARE Study Session
Materials and methods
Attention all Associates and Interns! Prepare to pass your ARE exam with the 2007 AIA Tampa Bay ARE Program!

This July, we will be reviewing Materials and Methods at the Chapter Office on Thursday July 19th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The cost is $5 members/ $10 non-members (includes study materials, snacks & soft drinks). RSVP required here or call the Chapter Office at 813-229-3411. Click here to see the entire 2007 ARE Program Schedule.

Gallery AIA Opening
2007 Design Award Entries
Design award entries will be on display at Gallery AIA- the AIA Tampa Bay headquarters, next month. The display will be kicked off on Friday, July 20th with an opening reception from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event is free and all are welcome. Drinks and hors d’ oeuvres will be served. Gallery AIA is located at 200 N. Tampa Street, Ste. 100 in downtown Tampa.

AIA Lunch N' Learn
Financial Planning, 1 CEU
This July, Prudential Financial will host AIA Tampa Bay's Monthly CEU Lunch N' Learn. Allied member Mark Tishman of Prudential and a panel of guest speakers will discuss how to successfully build your practice as an architect, while running your business like an entrepreneur.

The presentation will cover issues business owners face in the design field such as exploring opportunities available to tailor your succession, planning your individual needs and goals and developing a solid team approach with your professional advisors.

Join us on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at the AIA Chapter Office at 11:30 a.m. Presentation and Lunch is FREE for AIA members and $10 for non-members. RSVP by faxing in the Registration Form to the AIA Office at 813-229-3411.

Mobile CE Workshop
New Construction in Historic Districts
Join us on Friday, July 20th for lunch and a mobile workshop and receive 4 HSW CE Credits. We will meet at the chapter headquarters at 11:30 for a box lunch and then board a bus for the tour at 1:15.

New construction is not normally associated with historic districts, yet the majority of construction activity within Tampa’s historic districts is either new buildings or additions to historic buildings. New construction has a profound impact upon any historic district, and can either enhance or jeopardize the character of the district. This mobile workshop will explore the delicate balance between the preservation of historic buildings, additions, and infill construction. Site visits will include stops at two private homes, the Valencia Condominiums, and offices of a design firm under construction in Ybor City. Participants will gain insight on two important preservation issues – “architecture of its time” and “historic reference”.

$40 members / $50 non-members. RSVP online here, or by calling 813-229-3411.

AIA TB Monthly Luncheon
Friday, July 27th
This month we will hold a networking luncheon that will also serve as the grand finale for the Chapter’s new Summer Camp program. Join us for a delicious lunch and the presentation of awards and thanks to the many people who are helping to make the summer camp possible. 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Valencia Gardens. $20 members and $30 non-members.

Please RSVP to 813-229-3411 or online here.

Object Competition
Calling all Associates
AIA Tampa Bay encourages all Associate Members to enter the 2007 Object Competition. The Competition is an opportunity for Associate Members in good standing with AIA Tampa Bay to design an Object, which will be used as the physical award for the 2007 Service Awards.

All submissions will be on display at the Annual Gala held October 6th, 2007 at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. In addition to having the winning submission posted on the AIA website, the winning entrant will also receive two tickets to the Annual Gala, the most prestigious AIA Tampa Bay event of the year.

The deadline to deliver submissions to the AIA office is 5:00 p.m. Monday, July 30th. The winner will be notified prior to August 3rd and will have approximately 8 weeks to complete fabrication.
Complete details and registration instructions.