An AIA Publication1st Quarter2004

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InsideDeadlinesThursday, June 10, 2004 by 5:00 p.m.Submission of Registration Form and Payment foreach entry due to AIA Nebraska. Materials will beavailable online, www.aiane.org in April of 2004.

Thursday, July 8, 2004 by 5:00 p.m.Submission of Entries due to AIA Nebraska.

Winners will be announced at the AIA NebraskaDesign Conference Banquet on Friday, September 24.

Spring Conference ScheduleMay 3, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.May 3, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

AIA NE/Western Nebraska Welcome ReceptionIain Nicolson Audubon Center44450 Elm Island RoadGibbon, Nebraska

Sponsored by Spectra Engineering, LLC(Transportation provided by Kearney Visitor’s Bureau)

May 4, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.May 4, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Continuing Education/Exhibitor Interaction

Holiday Inn, Kearney, Nebraska

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Excellence in Design:AIA NE Design Awards Program

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Senator Pam Redfield and Ken West,AIA, of DLR Group meet at theAIA Nebraska Forum/Luncheon.Further information on the Forum/Luncheon is available on page 2.

Photographer: Gail Fonda Photography andNEBRASKAland Magazine / Nebraska Game and Parks Commission

Plans Underway for 2004 Fall ConferenceDave Johnson, AIA, of

studioNRG, Lincoln will serve asChair of the 2004 AIA NebraskaFall Conference to be held Sep-tember 23-24 at the CornhuskerHotel, Lincoln. “Dave has hit theground running on identifying anenergetic committee. His organi-zation skills and abilities will guidethe committee in developing a suc-cessful venue,” said Michael James,AIA, President of AIA Nebraska.

Please contact AIA Nebraska if you are interested in assist-ing with this year’s conference at 402/472-1456 or skay2@unl.edu

Dave Johnson, AIA

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State State NewsArchitectsInfluence

Over 30 State Senators participated in the 3rd annualAIA Nebraska Legislative Forum/Luncheon on January27, 2004. Senators had the opportunity to meet AIA mem-bers from across Nebraska and listen to perspectives on avariety of issues affecting the profession.

The Statement of Position on the Extension of SalesTax to Architectural Services was unveiled. Senators werepresented with the key elements contained within this docu-ment by John Sinclair, AIA, Government Affairs Represen-tative. This document was prepared by Economist, DonaldPursell and designed by HDR. Please download a copy onthe AIA Nebraska website, www.aiane.org to review. Ourefforts have been successful; at this time it appears sales taxon architectural services is history for the year.

During the morning AIA members gathering at theNebraska State Capitol to meet with their representativesand hear about legislation of interest including:

Taxation of architectural services; Revisions toremodeler’s sales tax law; Amendments to the Boardof Engineers and Architects negotiated rulemakingto determine requirements.

Many controversial issues are before the Legislatureduring this short 60-day session which will conclude April15. Pay particular interest to a list of legislation AIA Ne-braska is monitoring. (Amendments are rapidly being consid-ered for LB 1017 and LB 599, please contact AIA Nebraska forupdates and clarification.)

Legislation of InterestLB 1025 (Raikes) Change the sales tax rate, tax services,and eliminate exemptions. This legislation did not includearchitects. Revenue Committee indefinitely posted.

LB 1017 (Landis) Redefine a term relating to con-tractors for sales tax purposes. AIA Nebraska is work-ing to ensure architects are not held responsible forliability of exemption requirement. Revenue Commit-tee Priority.

LB 599 (Tyson) Change and eliminate requirements foruse of engineers and architects. Engel Priority Bill.

Status of AIA LegislationThe latest on public hearings and status of legisla-

tion is available through AIA Nebraska Lobbyist, Gor-don Kissel’s new website, www.kisseles.com. Please con-tact skay2@unl.edu for user name and password.

A note of thanks you for your contributions in es-tablishing the AIA Nebraska Legislative Fund. Togetherarchitects are making a difference in decisions affectingyour practice.

AwardsPresentation

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LegislativeForum

Commitment to Design Excellence First National BankFirst National Bank was awarded the Commitment to Design Excellence presentedby AIA Nebraska. The First National Bank was recognized for their commitment tothe integrity of place, design excellence, and to the renaissance of downtown Omahaand was commended for preserving the history of the past while creating the excitingurban setting and skyline of the future.

Upjohn FellowsRichard Upjohn assisted in establishing the AIA in 1857 and was its first President, servingin this capacity for 19 years. AIA Past President Tom Penney, FAIA, designed a medal,presented to outgoing national board directors last year for their leadership and vision.

The following were recognized as an Upjohn Fellow for their service on the NationalAIA Board of Directors.

John Birge, FAIA • Gary Bowen, FAIA • Gayle Krueger, CAE • Cecil Steward, FAIA

From the top...Senator Leroy Louden and Lowell Berg,AIA (r), discuss legislation of interest.

Senator Roger Wehrbein, Chair,Appropriations Committee highlightsthe State of Nebraska fiscal issues.

Family friends, Senator Marian Priceand Gary Bowen, FAIA, of BahrVermeer & Haecker.

Sara A. Kay, AIAExecutive Director, AIA NE

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Historic PreservationTask Force CreatedAmendment 1

Twelve Nebraskans long active in historic preservation will plot strat-egy for promoting Amendment 1, which is on the November ballot. GeorgeHaecker, AIA, Bahr Vermeer & Haecker will co-chair Friends of Amend-ment 1.

The amendment would enable the Nebraska Legislature to providetax incentives for the rehabilitation of historic properties. The AIA Ne-braska Executive Committee has taken a position in support of Amend-ment 1.

The most popular incentive nationally is a property assessment freeze.The property remains on the tax rolls at the pre-rehabilitation rate for acertain number of years before assessments are allowed to rise. The freezehas been adopted by more than 30 states, including South Dakota, whereit has been extremely successful.

Arguments are being developed for a tax incentive before the public.The committee will stress the benefits the incentives would bring to olderneighborhoods and main street commercial districts because historic prop-erties would be renovated and new revenue would be generated.

My Architect opens in April

State State Newscopyright 2003, Louis Kahn Project, Inc.

The movie, My Architect, plays atthe Ross Film Theater in Lincoln April2nd through April 15th. The filmchronicles an illegitimate son’s journeyto understand his father, renowned 20th

century architect, Louis I. Kahn. In hissearch, the son travels to some ofKahn’s most famous creations (right,capital of Bangledesh), and delves intoKahn’s divided personal life.

www.theross.org.

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Chapter Chapter News

My fellow Associates,You thought I was going to use the

S word didn’t you? Not this year buddy.I’m back, and 2004 is going to rock!

I am throwing the gauntletDOWN. Those ready to take the regis-tration exam, and you know who youare (at least 6 in my firm alone), I amchallenging you. I am challenging ev-ery one of you out there to make 2004a record year for registration. Of coursethis means I will also take the exams.

But why, you ask? It’s not becausea firm is going to pay you more if youare licensed. It’s not because you getto use the cool AIA after your initials.It has to come from inside oneself. Forme, it’s time. It is that simple. I havediscovered after 7 years in this profes-

sion that you can’twait around forthe opportunetime to take thisthing. You needto want it. Youneed to make thetime. I don’t careif you’re busywith home life,kids, work over-load, or havingfun. I’ve been

through my fair share of excuses too.Sara doesn’t know this yet but I

intend to monitor those of us takingthe exams this year. We are going toreward those who take their examsthis year, pass or fail.

So make 2004 your year as well.Just do it.

By the way, the Young ArchitectsForum (or whatever we decide to callit), will be having our first meeting March25th at RDG Planning and Design. 900Farnam on the Mall, Suite 100. 5:30 pm.-Whenever we get ‘er done. You don’thave to be an AIA member to come.We’ll be giving an office tour and meet-ing thereafter. No agenda.

So, my fellow Associates: wel-come to 2004.

A R EPreparation and introduction to the Architecture Registration Exam is available throughAIA Nebraska beginning March 22 through June 14. For further information andseminar schedule please view www.aiane.org or call AIA Nebraska at 402/472-1456.

As the American Institute of ArchitectureStudents embarks once more on a new year, it iswith great excitement and ambition that we reas-sess our current operation. Along with a new Ex-ecutive Board has come an abundance of ideas andvisions for the future of our organization.

Community service is an area of our organiza-tion that is currently undergoing significant change.While we still volunteer monthly at the Matt TalbotSoup Kitchen, we are relentlessly seeking other volun-teer opportunities that will cater to our abilities as ar-chitecture students, which will allow us to impact ourcommunity on a larger scale. On the horizon are twoservice projects: Habitat for Humanity and Freedomby Design. Habitat for Humanity offers invaluable

building experience as we focus our efforts on im-proving the community. We are currently biddingthrough our national office to pilot a service projectentitled “Freedom by Design.” This project encour-ages the application of our design/build skills as it asksthat our members go into the homes of underprivi-leged individuals and perform minor construction tasksthat will improve the resident’s living conditions.

Another area of our organization that is currentlybeing revamped is our mentorship program. Whilethis program was originally nationally recognized forits success in uniting students and professionals, weare presently in a lull due to the exhaustion of ourprofessional resources. With the same professionalsvolunteering as mentors year after year, it comes as nosurprise that we are currently seeking other means ofmentorship. While we still rely heavily on A.I.A. mem-bers to help facilitate this program (as with many oth-

ers) we are currently seeking student mentors fromwithin the college as well. Here, we hope that first andsecond year students can gain knowledge from thosewho have experienced the same trials and tribulations,while at the same time vertically networking the col-lege. As we look forward to revitalizing this program,we require involvement from professionals to makeour efforts a success. If you are at all interested ingetting involved in this, or any of the programs men-tioned please contact myself or Sara Kay.

Already this year we have tweaked some ofour everyday operation techniques in order tostrengthen our group. Chapter communication is anarea that we have thoroughly assessed in orderco tobetter inform our members and enhance the overallfunction of our chapter. Internally, we have putAIASonto Blackboard, an online service that allows

see Visions on page 7

New Visions for 2004David Orrick

AIAS President

Jeff Dolezal, Assoc. AIAAssociate Director, AIA Nebraska

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Chapter Chapter News

AIA Western Chapter encouragesyou to mark your calendar for the up-coming Spring Conference, to be heldon May 3-4, 2004 in Kearney, Nebraska.This year’s theme is ‘Evolution’. Thisconference will again provide you witha great opportunity to gain useful andtimely information on issues affectingyour practice of Architecture.

As the chosen conference themeimplies, design professionals must beprepared to respond to the numerous,sometimes confusing requirements thatimpact the built environment. Recently,we’ve seen major changes in our build-ing codes and tax laws. Many planning

and design activities onceconsidered routine and pre-dictable now require care-ful scrutiny and flexibility.In most firms, particularlysmaller operations, thehours spent researching,understanding and imple-menting new buildingcodes or tax legislation canbe over-whelming. Per-haps one of the most valu-

able tools available to us in our effortsto remain responsive to the evolvingneeds of our clients and to the demandsof new codes and legislation, is our ac-tive participation in the AIA.

During a recent AIA WesternChapter meeting in Kearney, Nebraska,members in attendance discussed,among other things, the recent changeto the Nebraska sales tax on construc-tion labor and its impact on current andfuture projects. The ensuing round-tablediscussion provided an excellent forumwithin which AIA Members and Asso-ciates were able to discuss and compareindividual experiences and opinions re-

Responsive to Evolving Needs

Hello and welcome to AIA Omaha 2004. I am veryhonored to serve as president. I believe this year will beanother good year for AIA Omaha. A big part of thatsuccess will be because of the great board we have. Thisyear’s board includes; Bob Krupa (RDG) - President Elect,Roger Doehling (Schemmer Associates) - Treasurer,Tamara Say - Secretary, John Dineen (HDR) - Director,Jared Gerber (Robert Torson Architects) - Director, MikeHamilton (RDG) - Associate Director, Greg Staskiewicz(DLR Group) - Associate Director, and Martin Janousek

garding the implementation of the taxlaw. While our discussions did not re-sult in unanimous resolution on how tohandle this particular issue, the dialogueallowed us to consider a lot of scenariosthat might otherwise been overlooked.

There may be numerous solutionsto the problems we encounter in ourservice to our clients. If we, as designprofessionals, can quickly secure a con-cise understanding of the problem, wewill find ourselves with more time forfinding appropriate solutions. A thor-ough and preferably uniform under-standing of the various codes and lawsor any given design problem, will pro-mote client confidence in our ability tosolve his or her problems.

Our practices must be responsiveto the evolving needs and demands ofour clients and to the political, environ-mental and legal matrices within whichwe and our clients exist. By participat-ing in open dialogue with our colleagues,particularly on issues that affect us all,we will continue to become more effi-cient, more responsive and more valu-able to our current and future clients.

President

Michael J. Kros, AIA DLR Group mkros@dlrgroup.comVice-President/President Elect

Robert R. Krupa, AIA|CSI|CDT RDG Planning and Design bkrupa@rdgusa.comSecretary

Tamara D. Say, AIA Bahr Vermeer & Haecker, Architects tsay@bvh.comTreasurer Roger L. Doehling, AIA The Schemmer Associates rdoehling@schemmer.comDirectors John P. Dineen Jr., AIA HDR jdineen@hdrinc.com Jared D. Gerber, AIA Robert Torson Architects rtorson@quest.netAssociate Directors Michael P. Hamilton, Assoc.AIA RDG Planning and Design mhamilton@rdgusa.com Greg Staskiewicz, Assoc. AIA DLR Group gstaskiewicz@dlrgroup.comPast President Martin J. Janousek, AIA Leo A. Daly mjjanousek@leoadaly.com

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President

Daniel Keiter, AIA RVW, Inc. dkeiter@rvwinc.comPresident Elect

Jeffrey L. Hinrichs, AIA Wilkins Hinrichs Stober Architects LLC jeffwhsa@citlink.netSecretary/Treasurer

James R. Brisnehan, AIA Cannon Moss Brygger & Assoc. brisnehan.j@cmbaarchitects.comDirector Larry Mares, AIA RVW, Inc. lmares@rvwinc.com

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Programs, Opportunities On the Horizon(Leo A Daly) - Past President. Our committees are a vitalpart of the board. The three main committees are

1) Education chaired by Mike Hamilton and JohnDineen. Their main focus is to develop and implementprograms for the members.2) Urban Design (Community) – Chaired by PatrickLeahy. This year the committee is continuing to be in-volved with Omaha by Design. This is a once in a life-time opportunity to make a positive, large scale designinfluence on the community called Omaha.3) Public Outreach / Advocacy – Chaired by GregStaskiewicz. This committee exists to increase an aware-ness of the Architecture around us and promote the valueof quality design by engaging the community throughspecial events, lectures and one on one contact.

If you have any questions or would like to be in-volved with one of the committees please contact me, aboard member or the committee chair. It is only throughyour involvement that AIA Omaha will continue to be astrong organization.

see Programs on page 7

President, AIA Omaha Chapter

Mike Kros, AIA

President, AIA Western ChapterDan Keiter, AIA

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Chapter Chapter News

Return on Your Investment

We’re only in the second month of 2004 and already theelection coverage is beginning to consume the news broad-casts and fill the newspapers. The forever repeated phrase, “allpolitics is local,” could just as easily be applied to AIA mem-bership. It has been my experience that although the nationalorganization offers a wide range of services and support, it isat the local level that we have the greatest opportunity to af-fect our professional lives on a day to day basis.

Our traditional efforts to promote the value of architectureand design will of course continue with the same enthusiasm wehave always shown. In addition, there has been an increased em-phasis the last couple of years to provide Continuing EducationUnits to our membership. We have completed the first in a seriesof four educational programs in conjunction with the City ofLincoln. This series evolved out of the Mayor’s StreamliningCommittee which was charged with recommending ways to sim-

plify and streamline the issuance of building permits as partof the development process. The first program, held Febru-ary 18, was attended by more than fifty people and concernedfloodplain permitting and proposed changes to the Flood-plain Standards. The series will continue this spring with oneprogram per month. On March 17 the use of the City website and on-line special permits will be discussed. BuildingCode topics will be addressed on April 21 and Architectureand Engineering laws will be the subject for the last seminarof the series to be held May 19. All of the programs will takeplace at The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce ConferenceBoard Room. Keep your eyes open for the post card remind-ing you of each of the seminars.

AIA is a special organization but it also shares at leastone characteristic with other groups: “You get out of it whatyou put into it.” AIA Lincoln is an opportunity for each andevery member. Consider taking this opportunity to becomeactively involved in your professional organization. You maybe surprised at the return on your investment.

Randy Stramel, AIA

President, AIA Lincoln Chapter

AIA Lincoln Board of Directors (l-r)Director: John Badami, AIA; Secretary: AnnetteZacherson, AIA; Associate Director: Kent Steen,Assoc. AIA; Affiliate Director: Steve Bertrand,Affiliate AIA; President: Randy Stramel, AIA;President-Elect: Ronald Skoog, AIA; Director:Doug Elting, AIA; Treasurer: Kristi Nohavec,AIA; Past President: Bob Koza, AIA;Not present: Associate Director Eric Maxwell

Programs continued from page 5A few of the upcoming events are;

Omaha by Design (Civic Omaha proposals)March 31st at Scott Conference Center 6:30 p.m.

20th Street Design Charrette will be held the endof April. Steven Shogrin is chairing this event. Wewill again be partnered with Lively Omaha on thisone. We will be looking for volunteers (architects,planners, students, others) interested in being in-volved. Please contact Steven if you are interested.Email: steve.shogrin@hdrinc.com phone: 399-1497

We will be having a “sustainable” pro-gram in the fall entitled “Natural Capital-ism”. Natural Capitalism is a new businessmodel that is built around a more radicallyproductive use of natural resources, whichcan solve many environmental problems ata profit. Amory Lovins of the Rocky Moun-tain Institute will be the speaker.

We would like to repeat last year’s success withthe Architects Home Tour. The tour will be in the

fall. We are starting the selection process for thehomes that will be on the tour. So if you or some-one you know has a home designed by an AIAArchitect that would be interested in being on thetour, please contact us.

There are many other items I would like towrite about but I am out of time and space. I willdo my best to serve you as members and representAIA Omaha. I am always open to your comments,suggestions and involvement.

President Randy Stramel, AIA Architectural Alliance architex@inetnebr.comPresident Elect Ronald Skoog, AIA The Clark Enersen Partners rskoog@clarkenersen.comSecretary Annette Zacherson, AIA tazam@earthlink.netTreasurer Kristi Nohavec, AIA The Clark Enersen Partners knohavec@clarkenersen.comDirectors John Badami, AIA John Badami Architect archjb@inetnebr.com Doug Elting, AIA Davis Design doug.elting@davisdesign.comPast President Bob Koza, AIA The Clark Enersen Partners bkoza@clarkenersen.comAssociate Director Eric Maxwell, Associate AIA emaxwell@sinclairhille.com

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the leaders of our group to post everythingfrommeeting minutes and agendas to upcomingevents and national publications. Many studentsfrequent this online service for classes and otherorganizations already, so we feel it is our mosttimely way to connect with the masses. With theaddition of Professor Mick McConnell to our

faculty advisor position we look to update ourweb page in the near future as well.

Despite our new aspirations, our largest‘burden’ is to follow the precedents set forth byour past officers - precedents that have set thestandard for what I believe is one of the strongestAIAS chapters across the nation!

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Member Member News8

Loss to the Architectural Community

HDR has lost an executive archi-tectural family member. Gary Spring,AIA, senior vice-president from theOmaha office, died on Sept. 17 frominjuries received when the motorcyclehe was riding collided with a pickuptruck. Gary was 53 years old.

Gary received his architecturaldegree in May of 1973 from the Uni-versity of Nebraska. He joined HDRon June 7, 1971 as a systems clerk atage 20. He worked summers whileattending college then started full timewith HDR in January of 1974. Hemarried his wife of 28 years, Vickie,in 1975. Gary and Vickie have twochildren, Mandi, 27, and Jeff, 25.Vickie is a paralegal with an Omahalaw firm. Mandi is a doctor in physi-cal therapy currently practicing inOmaha. Jeff has a degree in computergraphics, which he utilizes as a freelance Web site designer, also in theOmaha area.

As an architectural graduate,Gary began his 29 years with HDR asa staff architect working primarily onhealthcare projects. After passing hisarchitectural registration examination,Gary grew into a project architect roleand continued growth into a projectmanager and principal position.

Bernie Gehrki, AIA OmahaAssoc. Managing Principal, HDR Architecture, Inc.

The generosity of co-workers working in thememory of an architect’suntimely death, coupledwith matching funds fromtheir company, has createdthe largest endowed schol-arship at the University ofNebraska-Lincoln’s Col-lege of Architecture.

The Gary A. SpringHDR Memorial Scholarshipwas initiated with $62,247 indonations from employees

of HDR, matched by equal funds from the company for a total of $124,494.“We are all saddened by the loss of Gary to his family and to our profes-

sion,” said R. Wayne Drummond, dean of the college. “However, it is clearthat both his family and our profession have been enormously strengthenedby his presence. These scholarships will honor and celebrate Gary’s life andwill have a great significance to the College of Architecture, its students andfaculty for years to come.”

“Gary was an outstanding and rare individual who positively in-fluenced all around him,” said Richard R. Bell, chairman and chiefexecutive officer of HDR, Inc. “It’s extremely rewarding to see thathis memory and legacy will continue to help young architecture stu-dents for generations.”

Contributions to the Gary A. Spring Memorial Scholarship continueto be made by employees and matched by HDR. Outside of the company,contributions may be made by contacting Marilyn Kerans at HDR, 8404Indian Hills Drive, Omaha, NE 68114 or at (402) 399-1000.

HDR Creates Architecture School’sLargest Endowed Scholarship

279 Road ‘D’Columbus, NE, 68601402-562-7824midstate@plattevalley.net

11 East 11th StreetKearney, NE, 68847308-237-0187midstateeng@nebi.com

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Gary has an extraordinary resumeof accomplishments while at HDR. Hisproject successes include Sentara Nor-folk General Hospital(s), Norfolk, Va.;Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, Ind.;LDS Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah;Bethesda Memorial Hospital, BoyntonBeach, Fla.; Columbus CommunityHospital, Columbus, Neb.; Spohn Hos-pital, Corpus Christi, Texas; Children’sHospital of the King’s Daughters, Nor-folk; Portage Health System, Hancock,Mich.; Saint Luke’s Hospital, Sun Val-ley, Idaho; Roper Medical Center,Charleston, S.C.; and St. Mary’s Hospi-tal, Centralia, Ill. In addition to theseproject successes, Gary served as an ar-chitectural team leader, chaired theHealthcare Best Practices Committeeand participated as a national task forcemember for Project Management De-velopment training with a primary fo-cus on “Client Relationship Manage-ment,” his favorite project task.

HDR staff, clients, and contrac-tors will all miss Gary, his profession-alism, leadership, mentorship, creativ-ity, and most of all, his comic relief.Our memories will be kept freshthroughout an eternal friendship withhis family, clients, and the architec-ture he has left us with.

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Member Member News

Paying your dues has never been easier. Simply logon to www.aia.org then tothe AIA’s Member Service page and enter your AIA member number and pass-word (your last name in lowercase letters) to pay your 2004 member dues. Youcan even use this same page to verify and change your mailing address. Payingonline is quick and efficient, and you receive a confirmation of your payment viae-mail after your transaction is complete.

Also verify your membership information on the National AIA website atwww.aia.org. The membership information for the Handbook will be gatheredfrom this site, therefore it is important you verify its accuracy.

Directions: www.aia.orgSelect my aiamy aia and within my aiamy aia selectmanage your membershipmanage your membership

Make certain your e-mail address is also included on your member record. Ifyou do not have access to the Internet please contact the office to verify informa-tion at 402/472-1456.

Renew/Update YourMembership Today

Calendar of EventsMarch 2004March 25March 25March 25Speaker Mark Guetzko, President Seedorff Masonry, Inc.

8:30 - 1:00 p.m.Park Inn Regency Lodge909 South 107th Avenue, (Pacific St. & 107th Ave.)Omaha, NENo Fee, Registration online www.aiane.orgHSW Hours provided.

Young Architect’s Forum5:30 – 7:00 p.m.RDG Schutte Wilscam Birge, Inc.900 Farnam Street

April 2004April 13April 13April 13The Lincoln Commission on Human Rights PresentsFair Housing Conference 2004

Lincoln, Embassy Suites Conference CenterNo fee, Registration online www.aiane.orgHSW Hours provided.

April 16April 16April 16Speaker Charles Linn, Senior Editor, Architectural Record

4:00p.m.University of NE, Richards Hall Room 15Reception to follow in Architecture Hall link, 5-7 pm.

May 2004May 3-4May 3-4May 3-4“Evolution”AIA Western Chapter/AIA Nebraska Spring Conference

June 2004June JuneJune 10-12AIA 2004 National Convention and Design Exposition

Chicago, McCormick Place Registration online:http://www.aiaconvention.com/aia_splash/index.asp

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Member Member NewsNew Associate Member

Heather Keele, Associate AIAUnthank Design Group

ReinstatedKarl Person, AIADLR Group

Special ThanksHDR Architecture, for leading the efforts in craftingand designing the Statement of Position Extensionof Sales Tax to Architectural Services document.studioNRG, redesign of AIA Nebraska Legisla-tive Forum/Luncheon invitations.Nicole Ludaka, Associate AIA, design of AIANE/AIA Western Chapter Spring Conferencegraphics.John Sinclair, AIA, as Government Affairs, Chair,for his tireless efforts in protecting architecturalprofession before the Nebraska Legislature.

Recently PublishedThe Allisma Residence (pictured, left), a loftwithin a family dwelling, designed by TomAllisma, Associate AIA, and his father PeepAllisma has been recently featured in residentialarchitect/November - December 2003 and DwellJanuary – February 2004.Randy Brown Architects, LLC, was featured inBetter Homes and Garden, January 2004, for reno-vation of his parents Paul and Djel Brown’sOmaha home.

CongratulationsAaron Franco, “Nebraska Architect” newsletterdesigner, for being awarded a Silver Addy in the“Student Logo / Corporate Symbol” category atthe 2003 Omaha Ad Federation’s Addy Awards.

Member & Firm News• Inadvertently not included as 2003 AIA NE Fall Conference Exhibitor in

4th Quarter 2003 Nebraska Architect:Chicago Lumber Company/Marvin Windows and Doors1324 Pierce StreetOmaha NE 68108Phone 1-402-342-0840Fax 1-402-344-8323

• The AIA Nebraska Executive Committee thanks Tom Dibiase of Standard DigitalImaging for sponsoring the President’s Holiday Gathering at the Omaha Country Club.

• Leo A Daly announces Ed Vidlak, AIA, has been named an associate.

• Zenon Beringer Mabrey Partners and Ciaccio Dennell Group have merged tobecome bcdm, www.bcdm.net.

• Tammy Eagle Bull, AIA, and Todd Hesson, AIA, have formed EncompassArchitects, www.encompassarch.com

• ZweigWhite, a national consultant to the design and construction industry has designatedLeo A Daly as one of the 100 fast growing firms in the Nation.

Allisma Residence, three views

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A letter from the PresidentA letter from the PresidentMichael A. James, AIA

Your new board of directors is already hard at work foryou. We have maintained the same goals as we did lastyear and have formed committees with committee chairsto handle Public Awareness, Academia/Professional,Continuing Education, and Membership Value. We arelooking for members to work on these committees, soif anyone wishes to get involved, we would encourageyou to contact either myself or Sara Kay at the AIANebraska office. We have many important issues aheadof us this coming year, and with the help of all of us wecan make this organization the best it can be.

In January we had our annual legislative luncheonwith more than 31 senators in attendance. The meetingat the capital was well attended with lively discussionregarding Nebraska’s fiscal outlook, legislation affectingthe profession and the consequences of sales tax on ser-vices. This is an especially important issue, since tax on

services will affect all architects doing business in theState. A fund has been started to help defray the costregarding the legislative effort. A letter has been sent toall firms with a suggested contribution level. We en-courage all firms to consider their contribution to thisfund. Our government affair’s committee along withour lobbyist has been keeping track of these issues forus and we need to thank them for all of their hard work.

The Omaha, Lincoln and Western Chapters haveplanned many opportunities for us this year and Iwould encourage you to take advantage of them inorder to collect as many of your continuing educa-tion credits as possible as well as supporting your fel-low architects. The Spring convention in Kearneypromises to be even better than previous years. TheNational Convention in June will be located in Chi-cago. This will be an exciting convention and a mustattend for those of you who have never attended anational convention. The State convention will be inSeptember in Lincoln. The committee is in place andplanning has begun. You can see many of the activi-ties on our website at www.aiane.org. - So get in-volved - AIA is Your Organization.On behalf of the entire Lincoln AIA Board of Direc-tors welcome to 2004. We are here to help insure thatyour membership in AIA is a fulfilling and rewardingexperience. If you don’t know the members on theBoard please take the opportunity this year to introduceyourself and give us your input. We’re actually a fairlyapproachable group of people and would welcome yourcomments and suggestions.

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President: Michael A. James, AIA Michael A. James and AssociatesPresident Elect: Patricia Birch, AIA Schoenleber, Shriner & HittleSecretary: Edward Vidlak, AIA Leo A. DalyTreasurer: Bruce D. Carpenter, AIA HDR, Inc.Directors: Larry D. Smith, AIA Avant Architects, Inc. Scott D. Sullivan, AIA Erickson Sullivan Architects, PC/FoodlinesAssociate Director: Jeff Dolezal, Associate AIA RDG Schutte Wilscam Birge, Inc.Lincoln President: Randy G. Stramel, AIA Architectural Alliance/LTDOmaha President: Michael Kros, AIA DLR GroupWestern Nebraska President: Daniel Keiter, AIA RVW, Inc.Student Chapter President: David Orrick, AIAS PresidentPast President: Paul Jeffrey, AIA Bahr Vermeer & Haecker Architects, LTDEx Officio: R. Wayne Drummond, FAIA / Mark Hoistad, AIA University of Nebraska, College of ArchitectureExecutive Director: Sara A. Kay

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