AIA Arizona Phoenix Associates Lunch – July 23rd, 2009 @ Ticoz in Phoenix
Meeting Attendees:
Charnissa Moore - charnissa@aia-arizona.org
Sophia Meger - sophiameger@architekton.com
Courtney Guthrie-Stewart - cguthrie@guthriegeneral.com
Karla Grijalva- karla.grijalva@gmail.com
Julieta Dorame - jdorame@dfdg.com
Michelle Gerchick - mgerchick@ntd.com
Daniel Gottlieb - daniel.e.gottlieb@gmail.com
Aaron D’Albey – aarondalbey@gmail.com
Andrea Lucarelli - andrealucarelli@hotmail.com
Kavita Kumar - kavi.hemanth@gmail.com
Simrit Sahani – sim247@hotmail.com
Yumiko Ishida- yumiko_ishida@hotmail.com
Meeting Summary:
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AIA Arizona Associates meeting for July - Topics of discussion for this month's meeting included the
following: 1) Introduction for new attendees 2) Events, Associate Conference Description 3) Associate
Help with Architectural Licensure 4) Communication Newsletter 5) Comradeship through upcoming
events.
NEXT EVENT: Aug. 20 - Associate's Luncheon at AIA Offices - 30 N. 3rd Avenue, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85003
1) Introduction of Associates Luncheons:
Attendees introduced them self and Charnissa Moore, AIA Membership coordinator, noted that
Associates are invited to meet for monthly lunches not only for discussion and support but as a great
way to get to know both other members and AIA office staff.
2) AIA Arizona Associate State Conference Description:
reported by Charnissa Moore - charnissa@aia-arizona.org
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Save the date – Coming next month! Friday August 28th, from 10am to 4pm at AIA Arizona Offices
(30 N. 3rd Avenue, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85003). Invitation will be sent out by the end July.
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Surviving in a changing world – Slogan of the Conference. Public speaking with ideas geared towards
associates. Two panels are scheduled; one will expose alternative opportunities for difficult times.
“Thinking out of the box”, another panel will be will hold by NCARB and ABTR representatives.
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Included events – Recognition to newly registered architects and a happy hour will be hosted as part of
the associate conference.
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Attendance – Last year’s conference was attended by more than 60 people, come early to save a seat!
3) Associate Help with Architectural Licensure:
reported by Charnissa Moore - charnissa@aia-arizona.org
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ARE Study Material - It is available for a one week check out at the AIA Arizona Office. Kaplan books,
flashcards and other related reference books are part of the library. Call or email Charnissa to verify
availability.
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“Paper Party” - Coming on Friday September 11th from 12 to 4pm @ AIA Arizona Office. This event will
assist associates on filling paperwork for IDP/testing/licensure process. Plan to have the event twice a
year (spring/fall, next one scheduled for March. Look for more information to come!
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Study Sessions - Courtney Guthrie-Stewart expressed interest on starting a study group for the ARE.
Contact her if interested in being part of this group (cguthrie@guthriegeneral.com) or check AIA
Associates page on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=74845547756).
4) Communication:
reported by Andrea Lucarelli - andrealucarelli@hotmail.com)
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Quarterly Associate's Newsletter
o Participation - Associates interested in writing an article for the September newsletter should
contact Leslie Tom (leslie.tom@gmail.com) to discuss.
o Associates NOT receiving the quarterly Associates News – Contact Alexandra Evjen
(alexandra@aia-arizona.org) and she will add your e-mail to the list.
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Facebook - Group continues growing. Looking for a better way to keep everyone informed when
articles, invitations, etc. coming from members are posted in the wall. Due to notifications are not send
to all group members. Question about AIA communication procedures was raised. For the moment it is
advised to associates to visit the site once a week to be in the loop of information and social networking
events. Members are encouraged to post in the wall and the discussion panels interesting activities
/events related to our profession (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=74845547756).
5) Comradeship:
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Welcoming Group – Proposed to have a welcoming committee to contact new associate members to
send personal invites to join associates luncheons and events. Discussed if it will be necessary to have
a title for the person in charge of contacting new members.
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August Associates Lunch – Members agreed to have the August lunch meeting the Thursday prior to
the State conference, will be held Thurs., Aug. 20 @ AIA Office from 12-1. Details will be emailed and
posted on facebook.
Upcoming Events:
 Aug. 20 - Associate's Luncheon at AIA Offices - 30 N. 3rd Avenue, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85003
 Aug. 27 - AIA State Convention - "Re-Working Suburbia"
Conference held from 7:00 am - 7:00pm at The Buttes Conference Center in Tempe, Arizona.
 Aug. 28 - 3rd Annual AIA- Phoenix Associates Conference- "Surviving in a Changing World"
o Aug. 28, 2009 - At AIA-AZ Offices - 30 N. 3rd Avenue, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85003
o Keynote Speakers:
 NCARB National Representative
 Arizona IDP Coordinator
 Scholarships are available for attendance
 Sept 11 – Paper Party – come to the AIA Office with questions on Licensure paperwork, applying for
ARE grants, IDP paperwork etc. – look for more information to come!
 October 2009 – Going Back to Grad School Seminar – look for more information to come!
 October 2009 – AIA Western Mountain Regional Conference
6) Community Outreach:
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Panel Discussion – We had a successful Panel Discussion with the Phoenix Public Library right after
the Solstice event. We plan to do the same thing for June 2010. Talk to Suad Mahmuljin
(suad@mrtdesignllc.com) if you’re interested. Still trying to work with YAF with this effort!
People to contact for more Information:
Charnissa Moore – charnissa@aia-arizona.org
Alex Evejn –alex@aia-arizona.org
Michelle Gerchick – mgerchick@ntd.com
Leslie Tom – leslie.tom@gmail.com
Korynn Applegate - korynn@minimalimpactstudios.com
Nisha Babu – nbabu@durrant.com
Qian Dong – qdon2@asu.edu
Membership Coordinator – AIA Arizona
Director of Communications – AIA Arizona
Past WMR Regional Associate Director
Associate Director – AIA Arizona
AIA Phoenix Metro Associate Director
AIA Southern Arizona Associate Director
AIAS ASU President