Calendar


	Mar 11, 2010 (Thu) - Mar 12, 2010 (Fri)
	:: Health Facilities Conference	Location: Grand Traverse Resort, Acme
	See AIA Michigan website for more information (www.aiami.com).
	Mar 17, 2010 (Wed)
	:: Legislative Day	Location: Christman Company (Lansing Office), 208 N. Capitol Avenue
	Lansing needs to hear your voice! Legislation that affects our profession and practice are before the House and Senate. For better or worse, the business environment and your practice may be significantly impacted by the actions of state government. In order for Lansing to hear our concerns and views, we need to speak up. Legislators traditionally give credence to those constituents who actually travel to Lansing and make a personal visit with them and their staff members. AIA, in conjunction with ACEC and MSPE, have organized Legislative Day so that our voice can be heard in mass. Register, and we will set up the meetings for you. Sign up today! Legislative Day is March 17 The registration form is below for your convenience. Fill in the editable PDF form, save with a new file name, and forward to: Melissa Yutzey at Kelley Cawthorne via: Mail: 208 N. Capitol Ave., 3rd Floor, Lansing, MI 48933 Fax: (517) 371-3207 E-mail: myutzey@kelley-cawthorne.com Know the Issues! AIA Michigan, ACEC of Michigan and MSPE have compiled information on hot topics that are currently before the House and Senate. A summary of the information is linked below for your review prior to Legislative Day. The 9:00 am update and briefing on the day of the event will expand on these points and allow for discussion/clarification prior to your meeting with your legislator. Legislative Day is a true exercise in American democracy. We look forward to your participation. Register: http://www.aiagv.net/031710%20Legislative%20Day%20Registration%20Form.pdf Issues: http://www.aiagv.net/031710%20Legislative%20Day%20Talking%20Points.pdf
	Mar 19, 2010 (Fri)	11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
	:: Lunch and Learn - Introduction to Photoshop for Architecture (Members Only At This Time)	Location: FSU\GRCC Applied Technology Center, 151 Fountain Street NE, Grand Rapids MI 49503
	Adam Clark and Thom Danckaert will present on Photoshop for Architecture. This 2 hour session is for beginners to the software as it applies to architecture. FSU will provide a computer lab with Phototshop software for our use. If you have a laptop with the software, feel free to bring it to the session. This course will be limited to the classroom capacity so sign up early. Lunch will be served in a separate class as food isn't allowed in the computer lab. 2 credit hours of learning units will be provided. This seminar is limited to the first 24 people that register on Eventbrite. Due to the popularity of the topic, the event is only open to current AIA members at this time. The event is free to AIA members. It will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the FSU\GRCC Applied Technology Center, 151 Fountain Street, NE, Grand Rapids MI 49503, Room 130 for lunch (move to Room 176 for Photoshop presentation). If you sign up for the event and cannot attend for any reason, please email Deborah Dik at deborahdik@yahoo.com or call 616-340-6200 so that we can cancel your lunch. Go to http://march19lunchandlearn.eventbrite.com to register (Members Only Please)
	Mar 23, 2010 (Tue)	5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
	:: 38 Commerce Tour	Location: 38 Commerce, SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
	Please join AIA Grand Valley for a tour of 38 Commerce. A soon to be LEED certified project, 38 Commerce promises to offer a new standard of living to the downtown area. Scheduled to open next month, this tour will provide attendants with an opportunity to view the entire project, finishes and all. More Information: www.38-gr.com RSVP to: Brian Swem swem.brian@gmail.com
	Mar 25, 2010 (Thu)	2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
	:: Construction & Design Professionals Expo 2010.	Location: Pinnacle Center in Hudsonville Michigan
	This year's event is being partnered with 4 of the area's construction industry's most recognized associations: - American Institute of Architecture (AIA) – Grand Valley Chapter - Construction Specification Institute (CSI) - Grand Rapids Chapter - National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) – West Michigan Chapter - United States Green Building Council (USGBC) – West Michigan Chapter The exhibit floor will have up to 60 booths with displays targeted for the design and construction professions. There will be 6 classroom sessions, so you can pick up 6 AIA learning units. Topics include: - Introduction to Legal Risks and Responsibilities in Green Buildings - Green Roof Specifications - Making it Right - High-Performance Sheathings - Benefits of Daylighting - Save Energy, Improve Performance, and Reduce Emissions - Ground-Penetrating Radar
	Mar 26, 2010 (Fri)	11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
	:: Lunch & Learn Moved to March 19	Location: FSU\GRCC Applied Technology Center, 151 Fountain Street NE, Grand Rapids MI 49503

	Apr 8, 2010 (Thu)	3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
	:: Pella Pro Expo	Location: Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, MI
	Pella has teamed up with leading national partners to bring you an event that's in a league of its own. The PRO EXPO Presented by Pella delivers the best in industry awareness of the latest product innovations, education workshops, and an MVP experience right in your market! Keynote Speaker: Industry Leading CASE Design/Remodeling, Inc., Executive Register Now: thePROEXPO.com or 888-644-EXPO Plus, bring a non-perishable food item to support the local food pantry!
	Apr 13, 2010 (Tue)	4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
	:: AIAGV Board Meeting

	Apr 14, 2010 (Wed)	7:30 AM - 11:55 AM
	:: Professional Liability Seminar for Design Professionals Presented by Professional Underwriters	Location: Grand Valley State University, Eberhard Center, 301 W. Fulton, Teleconference Auditorium, 2nd Floor, Grand Rapids
	Celebrating 40 Years of Excellence! You and the members of your firm are cordially invited to attend the 20th annual Professional Liability Seminar for Design Professionals Presented by: Professional Underwriters, Inc. Please join us at one of the following locations: Grand Valley State University Eberhard Center 301 W. Fulton , Teleconference Auditorium, 2nd floor Grand Rapids, Michigan April 14, 2010 Registration: 7:30 a.m. Seminar: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Michigan State University Management Education Center 811 W. Square Lake Rd. , Amphitheatre 101 Troy, Michigan April 15, 2010 Registration: 7:30 a.m. Seminar: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Professional Underwriters, Inc. 39475 13 Mile Road, Suite 106 Novi, Michigan 48377 248-553-8300 Fax: 248-553-8305 Email: puimich@profunderwriters.com Website: www.profunderwriters.com For more information or for registration form, go to http://www.aiagv.net/041410 PUI Seminar.pdf
	Apr 28, 2010 (Wed)	5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
	:: Design West Michigan Designers Gathering - Tim Brown: Change by Design
	To All Design West Michigan Members, Our next Designers Gathering will be Wednesday, April 28th, 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Steelcase University. Guest speaker will be Tim Brown, CEO of IDEO and author of "Change by Design." We're most grateful to Steelcase for providing this opportunity. The event is open and free to Design West Michigan members with an encouragement for each of you to bring a friend (not necessarily a designer). The talk and reception/dialogue time that follows will be a chance to continue interaction within the design community to grow and expand the role of design in West Michigan. The program will start at 6:00 p.m. Let us know via RSVP of your attendance and guest. Refreshments will follow the program. RSVP to: http://www.designwestmichigan.com/events/register.cfm?id=113
	Apr 30, 2010 (Fri)	11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
	:: Lunch & Learn	Location: FSU\GRCC Applied Technology Center, 151 Fountain Street NE, Grand Rapids MI 49503