AIA TB Bylaws Finalized
AT SEPT. 6TH AIA TB BOARD MEETING
All members should have received a package in the mail with information on the proposed changes to the AIA Tampa Bay bylaws. The package contains a summary of the proposed changes, a full review of the current bylaws and voting card with prepaid postage. Please don't forget to cast your vote on the proposed changes by either checking "yes" on the voting card and dropping it in the mail or attend the September 6th Board Meeting at the AIA Tampa Bay Headquarters.

Firm/Service Award Nominations Due
DEADLINE: THIS FRIDAY, SEPT. 7
Deadlines for AIA Tampa Bay 2007 awards are fast approaching! Don't forget to nominate a candidate or turn in your submittal. The Service Awards Nominations & Firm of the Year Award Submittals
are due Friday, September 7th, 2007
Nominate distinguished members, firms and lay people for their contributions to the AIA, the community and the architecture profession.
Award Descriptions
Past Winners

And don't forget! The Eduardo Garcia Award
deadline is September 21st, 2007. This honor is bestowed upon a young architect who shows, as Eddie did, an exceptional amount of creative energy, talent, and dedication to the cause of architecture. 2007 Call for Entries

AIA:RUDC/Urban Charette Community Forum
at Tampa Museum of art
Join the Urban Charrette and the AIA:RUDC as its first of three community forums: Designing our Region: Tampa Small scale, September 08, 2007 at the Tampa Museum of Art. What makes a livable City? Examine current trends in urban design and explore opportunities for a “Livable Tampa Bay.”

This is an excellent opportunity to educate yourself and your neighborhood on topics such as walkability, street design, and the link between public health and the built environment. Design Matters, and this forum discussion will continue the efforts to use design as a tool to impact our daily lives by sculpting our built environment. We hope to see you and your neighbors there. More information and registration...

Design Build Dinner
Wednesday, September 12th
Are you interested in Design/Build? Please join architect Chip Hayward and others at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 12th at Steak and Ale on Westshore Blvd. in Tampa to talk about forming a new AIA Tampa Bay Design-Build Committee. The group will discuss possible goals and direction for an established committee. This is a great opportunity to meet others interested in Design/Build. RSVP to dawn@aiatampabay.com. No charge to attend, but dinner is at your own expense.

AGC Anti-Growth Hometown Democracy Meeting
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
The Associated General Contractors of Greater Florida, Inc. invite the AIA TB membership to the September monthly membership meeting. Guest speaker Warren H. Husband, Metz, Husband & Daughton, P.A. will discuss the topic of the Anti-Growth Hometown Democracy Initiative.

The AGC meeting will take place Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 8:00 am at The Centre Club Tampa, 123 South Westshore Boulevard Eighth Floor, Tampa, FL AIA Tampa Bay members are invited at the AGC member price of $20 per-person. Please RSVP to Dawn Conger via email or phone at 850-391-0319 . more information....

An Informal Affair
SPONSORED BY WOMEN IN ARCHITECTURE
Announcing a new series of informal luncheons for networking and just plain conversation!

Occurring at various locations throughout the Tampa Bay area, including Northern Pinellas County , Southern Pinellas County and Hillsborough County , these luncheons are intended to provide an informal venue to meet and interact with your fellow colleagues in the architecture profession and related fields.

Watch for more info! Dates and locations will be rotating within the various county locations, so if you are interested in participating, please RSVP to the following:

September 14th
Pinellas County:
Tarpon Turtle
RSVP Catherine Svercl, RA

September 21st,
Hillsborough County
Location TBD
RSVP Susan Klaus Smith

AIA Orlando Golf Tournament
Friday, sept. 14th
Join AIA Orlando for the 18th Annual Golf Tournament benefiting the Valencia Community College Scholarship fund. The goal of the Tournament is to raise funds for Students in financial need. Join Central Florida's top architectural design professionals at the Champions Gate Golf Resort on Friday, September 14th, 2007. The cost is $125 per person to play and sponsorship opportunities are available. More information and registration....