1. SunRail Update (We need your help!)

2. AIA Orlando Weekly Bulletin Email List

3. ARE Study Session (Saturday, April 18th)

4. ARE Study Session (Tuesday, April 21st)

5. SMPS April Meeting (Tuesday, April 21st)

6. Young Architects Forum-Orlando Update

7. AIA Orlando Chapter Lecture (Thursday, April 23rd) FREE EVENT!

8. Design Advantage Seminar Sponsored by AIA Orlando (Friday, May 1st)

9. AIA Orlando AAH Lecture (Thursday, May 7th) FREE EVENT!

10. AIA Orlando Online Resume Page

What’s Next for SunRail?

It’s now official, Senate Bill 1212 (SunRail) will be heard at the next meeting of the Senate Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations (TED) Committee. It will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2009, from 9:45 a.m. until 11:45 a.m., in Room 309 of the Capitol in Tallahassee. AIA Orlando Members please call or email each of the members on this important committee today and ask for their support of SB 1212 (SunRail). Also, please review this letter from Mayor Dyer regarding the Statewide Importance of SunRail.

Chairman: Senator Mike Fasano (R)
District Phone: 727.848.5885
Capitol Phone: 850.487.5062
Email: fasano.mike.web@flsenate.gov

Vice Chairman: Senator Anthony C. "Tony" Hill, Sr. (D)
District Phone: 904.924.1646
Capitol Phone: 850.487.5024
Email:hill.tony.web@flsenate.gov

Senator Alex Diaz de la Portilla (R)
District Phone: 305.643.7200
Capitol Phone: 850.487.5109
Email:portilla.alex.web@flsenate.gov

Senator Paula Dockery (R)
District Phone: 863.413.2900
Capitol Phone: 850.487.5040
Email:dockery.paula.web@flsenate.gov

Senator Andy Gardiner (R)
District Phone: 407.428.5800
Capitol Phone: 850.487.5047
Email:gardiner.andy.web@flsenate.gov

Senator Christopher L. "Chris" Smith (D)
District Phone: 561.650.6801
Capitol Phone: 850.487.5112
Email:smith.chris.web@flsenate.gov

Senator Ronda Storms (R)
District Phone: 813.651.2189
Capitol Phone: 850.487.5072
Email:storms.ronda.web@flsenate.gov

Get the Word Out About SunRail
Everything you need to help "get the word out" is at www.righttrackflorida.org. Sample Resolutions of Support, important "Talking Points," recent News Articles, significant Letters of Support to Legislators, and most importantly, a place where you can reach out to the Governor, Cabinet, Members of the Florida House of Representatives and Members of the Florida Senate. With just "one click," you can let them know your feelings about SunRail.

AIA Orlando Members we are updating our email roster, so we can have a more accurate list of everyone's email address.

If for some reason you do not receive a weekly bulletin next week please send me an email ASAP and I will make sure you are back on the list.

AIA Orlando ARE Study Session: Building Systems

This study session reflects the changes and is current with the ARE 4.0 study program.
Date: Saturday, April 18
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (as needed)
Place: TLC Engineering
(255 S. Orange Ave. Suite 1600 Orlando, FL 32801)
Speakers: Tony Esposito and Vince Rea

Please fill out the ARE Registration Form and email or fax (407-898-3399) to Kristi Adkins (kristi@aiaorlando.com) by Monday, April 13th. 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.

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.

The Future of Biotech & Technology in Central Florida

Join SMPS Central Florida as we discuss the present and future growth of biotechnology, technology and simulation industries in both the public and private sectors. Topics will include varying perspectives on biotech and technology in Center Florida and how we can successfully grow these industries into a powerhouse for future economic and employment growth.

Moderator: Eric Ushkowitz, Director, Technology Business Development, bioOrlando, Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission. Speakers will include Carol Ann Dykes, UCF Technology Incubator, Russ Hauck, Executive Director, National Center for Simulation, and Jennifer Thompson, Orange County Commissioner District 4 candidate.

Date: Tuesday April 21, 2009
Location: Sheraton, Downtown
Time: 11:30 – 1:30pm
Registration: visit www.smpscentralflorida.org or www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=180115

Cost:
$35 SMPS Members
$50 Non-Members
$60 Late Registration & Walk-ins
$20 UCF Students

YAF is looking for some young architects  who are excited about:

Competitions: YAF is putting together a team for the SunShine State Sustainable Classroom competition that will be a part of this year EP Track at the Florida AIA Convention.

Please Contact John-David Carling with your interest: JD_Carling@Rmillerarchitecture.com or 407-474-8989 (mobile)  

History and City Tours: YAF is recruiting for a walking city tour of Downtown Orlando for May 2nd & 3rd as part of Jane’s Walk 2009. Interestees must have a passion for history and/or sharing history with others. If you are interested in participating on the planning committe please contact Sheilla Sumayang for your interest: smsumayang@mac.com or 516-589-1283 (mobile).

Please join the AIA Orlando Chapter for this FREE Lecture & presentation by Bill Belleville author of Losing it All to Sprawl on Thursday, April 23rd at 6:00pm (Orlando Public Library-Albertson Room, 101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, FL 32801). RSVP to info@aiaorlando.com by Monday, April 20th. AIA Members attend, sign-in and receive 1 AIA CES Learning Unit.

6:00-6:30pm (Meet with the Guest Author)

6:30-7:30pm (Presentation from Guest Author)

NATIONAL FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION
DESIGN ADVANTAGE SEMINAR SPONSORED BY AIA ORLANDO

Friday, May 1st, 2009 (Omni Champions Gate Hotel- Augusta Room)

8:00 AM- 12 NOON (BREAKFAST & LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED)

$30 for AIA Members/ $45 for non-members

4 AIA/CES HSW Learning Units
This seminar clearly demonstrates how to use design options in the various model building codes to provide increased fire protection while controlling construction costs.

What You’ll Learn
• Determine the inadequacies of current basic building and fire code requirements.
• Provide increased fire protection without increasing construction costs.
• Use the Fire Sprinkler Guide to identify code requirements and design advantages.
• Understand the various types of sprinkler systems and where they are required.
• Have a broader range of material options.
• Much, much more!

If you would like to attend this seminar please fill out the registration form DesignAdvantageSeminarMay2009 and fax to 407-898-3399 or mail to AIA Orlando before the April 20th deadline.

The National Fire Sprinkler Association’s biennial Trade Show is scheduled for Friday, May 1, 2009 in the Omni Champions Gate Resort National Ballroom. Show hours are 12:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. This will be one of the largest fire sprinkler industry events ever held in Florida and admission is absolutely free. This will be one of the largest fire sprinkler industry events ever held in Florida.

Evidence Based Design Lecture from Mardelle McCuskey Shepley, AIA, ACHA, LEED AP (William M. Pena Professor of Architecture, Texas A&M University). Please RSVP to rsvp@aiaorlando.com for this FREE event.

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