1. AIA Florida Legislative Day in Tallahassee

2. USGBC Central Florida Chapter Event (Monday, March 30th)

3. Free Online Continuing Education Courses

4. CSI Monthly Meeting (Monday, April 6th)

5. COTE Committee Meeting (Wednesday, April 15th)

6. AIA Orlando Lunch-n-Learn Seminar (Friday, April 17th)

7. ARE Study Session-Rescheduled (Tuesday, April 21st)

8. AIA Orlando Online Resume Page

Last week, AIA Orlando Members met Wednesday morning in the Florida Senate Chambers for a legislative briefing by Michael Lingerfelt, AIA Florida Vice President for Legislative Affairs on the Association's top issues, which are Sales tax on Services, Stimulus Package, SunRail, 481-Reciprocity and the Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act.

Michael Lingerfelt, AIA with Senator Constantine

After the briefing, members distributed talking points and handouts outlining the Association's stance on the above mentioned issues. AIA Orlando members: Michael Lingerfelt, AIA Florida Vice President, Nathan Butler, AIA Florida Vice President, Jeffrey Lurie, AIA Orlando Chapter President, Rebecca Talbert, AIA Orlando State Director & Debra Lupton, AIA Orlando State Director met with the following State Representatives or an assistant: Alan Hays (District 25), Pat Patterson (District 26), Dwayne Taylor (District 27), Sandra Adams (District 33), Scott Randolph (District 36), Scott Plakon (District 37), Geraldine Thompson (District 39), Steve Precourt (District 41), Darren Soto (District 49). State Senators or an assistant: Andy Gardiner (District 9), Carey Baker (District 20) & Lee Constantine (District 22).

Please RSVP and purchase tickets at www.eventbrite.com/event/303675301

CS Learning Solutions is a leading provider of online Continuing Education for the AIA and other affiliated professional organizations. All courses are offered FREE of charge to AIA members and other design professionals.

Please go to http://ces.pratt.edu for more information and free online CE Courses.

Seating is limited. To RSVP Only email CSI@rsandh.com

AIA Orlando is reorganizing the COTE committee (Committee on the Environment). COTE is a local committee of the AIA Knowledge Community, and it aims to improve the quality of the regional and urban environment by promoting excellence in design, planning, and public policy in the built environment. This will be achieved through membership and public education, in concert with allied professionals.

Our next organizational meeting will be Wednesday, April 15th at 6:00 pm (VOA Associates, 4776 New Broad Street, Suite 200, Orlando, FL 32814). Please RSVP to Karen@aiaorlando.com if you are interested in attending. For more information please contact Carl Shea, AIA at cshea@voa.com.

AIA Orlando Lunch-n-Learn Seminar: "Sustainable Solutions for Large Openings"

Date: Friday, April 17th
Time: 11:30 AM - lunch served and registration starts (please come early to register so we can start on time)
12:00PM-1:00PM presentation
Provider: NanaWall
Credits: 1 AIA CES SD/HSW Learning Unit
Location: Central Florida Building Exchange 340 North Wymore, Winter Park, FL 32789

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The information you need to confidently design innovative projects using operable glass walls. You will learn the differences between folding and single track sliding wall systems and how and where they are used. Learn how stringent product testing supports design freedom, and view imaginative new applications in an ever increasing market place. Challenge yourself to blur the lines between landscape and living space. LEED and ANSI 700-2008 updates are included for residential, schools, hospitality and sporting arenas, regarding smaller carbon foot print via flex-space, building envelope, energy efficiency, weather-tightness, acoustics and security.

Please RSVP to rsvp@aiaorlando.com by Monday, April 13th

This event scheduled for Wednesday, March 25th was canceled due to lack of attendance. We have rescheduled the event for Tuesday, April 21st. You will need to RSVP in advance to attend this seminar.

AIA Orlando ARE Study Session: NCARB & Program, Planning and Practice

This study session reflects the changes and is current with the ARE 4.0 study program.
Date: Tuesday, April 21st
Time: 6:00-9:00 pm
Place: HuntonBrady Architects

(800 N. Magnolia, Suite 600, Orlando, FL 32803)
Speakers: Drew Krecicki, AIA

Please fill out the ARE Registration Form and email or fax (407-898-3399) to Kristi Adkins (kristi@aiaorlando.com) by Friday, April 17th. The cost to attend individual sessions is $20 for AIA Members & $30 for non-members. The cost for all sessions is $80 for AIA members & $160 for non-members.

Karen D. Jones, Executive Director
American Institute of Architects, Orlando Chapter
930 Woodcock Road, Suite 226
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 898-7006 Fax (407) 898-3399
email: karen@aiaorlando.com
website: www.aiaorlando.com