Together We Give

AIA Dallas YAF will be teaming up with TREC Young Guns for the 3rd annual "Together We Give" young professionals volunteer day at The Salvation Army on 12/15/11.

AIA Dallas YAF has participated the past two years and we wanted to see if you would be interested in participating again this year. TREC Young Guns created this event and other groups that have participated in years past (in addition to AIA) include CREW, TEXO, ULI, NTCAR, CORENET, NAIOP and BOMA. 

If you are interested, please see the attached flyer for details.

RSVP by Thursday, December 9th at www.recouncil.com/togetherwegive.

November Committee Meeting

Join us tonight at the Dallas Center for Architecture at 6:00pm as we hold our November committee meeting. We will have discussion on forth coming event and updates on current ones. Attached is a copy of the agenda to see more of what we are planning. Come hang out with us and discuss how the YAF can help you.

Look forward to seeing you tonight!

If you need directions, please visit www.aiadallas.org. If you cannot make the meeting tonight but want to come next month, we meet the first Monday of each month at the DCFA. Please feel free to email us at aiadallasyaf@gmail.com with questions.

Young Architects from Spain Panel Discussion Event

Join the Dallas Architecture Forum, Dallas Center for Architecture and the Latino Cultural Center for a Co-hosted Panel Discussion and Exhibition Preview of Young Architects from Spain: A Window to the Unknown

November 10, 2011 at the Latino Cultural Center, 2600 Live Oak, Reception 6:15 p.m., program begins at 7:00 p.m.  Tickets $20, available at the door

Featuring architects Héctor Fernández Elorza, Alejandro Muñoz Miranda, Pedro Pablo Arroyo Alba, and José María Hurtado de Mendoza (Estudio Entresitio).

Moderated by exhibition curators Jesús Donaire & Jesús Aparicio. Welcome by Lucilo Peña.

A new generation of Spanish architects is blazing new ground globally. This exhibition features a generation of architects under 40 who show their talent through original and often inspirational projects. Their work is characterized by the construction quality of their buildings and a sensitivity to the surrounding environment, whether natural or cultural. The exhibition will be on view at the Latino Cultural Center from November 10, 2011-January 7, 2012.

The presentation of Young Architects of Spain: A Window to the Unknown in Dallas is part of the cultural program SPAIN arts&culture. It is made possible through the generous support of the Spanish Agency of International Cooperation for Development (AECID in Spanish) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, the Spanish Housing Ministry, the Spain-USA Foundation, and the Embassy of Spain in Washington, D.C. Special thanks to The Honorable Janet Kafka, Honorary Consul of Spain in Dallas, for her efforts to bring this exhibition to Dallas.

Attend the TSA Convention for Free

If you would like to attend the TSA (Texas Society of Architects) Convention for FREE, there is a two parameters that you have to meet.  1) You must be an Associate AIA member, and 2) Graduated from college in the last 5-7 years.  If you meet these parameters then please send your diploma (proof of graduation) information to:        

Robert Bennett
Membership and Chapter Services Manager
robert@texasarchitects.org
direct 512 615 7755

All information must be received by Robert Bennett by this Friday, September 23rd.  Free registration for Interns ends on Sept 28th.  To sign-up online for the Convention, please go to http://www.texasarchitect.org/convention.php

If you do not meet the Associate AIA membership status, you are welcome to sign up for membership at http://www.aiadallas.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=3

If you do not meet the graduation time limit, but are an Associate AIA member, then you can sign up as an Associate Member and pay $65 for registration till September 28th.  

Call for TSA Conference Volunteers

Texas Society of Architects is Assembling a group of volunteers to help at the 2011 TSA Convention in Dallas on Oct 27-29.  This is a preliminary call for any volunteer interest to help with the numerous volunteer options throughout the convention weekend.

LiA members: if you would like to volunteer for the TSA,  please see attached flyer for more information on how you can sign-up to be a volunteer. This is a nice opportunity to mix and mingle as well as attend some of the optional (paid) events; such as tours, continuing education, and the welcome party. 

Where could I help?

Walking Tours, Presentations, Welcome Desk, Activity Tables, Setup/Teardown, etc.

When am I needed?
October 26-30; various shifts available

Where am I needed?
Dallas Convention Center and other interesting venue locations

Questions?
Contact:  tsaconvention@gmail.com

David Rodriguez      214-499-8432
Nancy McCoy           214-977-9188
Bradford Russell      972-235-9308
Whitney Ford            469-230-4188

Where do I sign up?
Please out the form located at:  http://goo.gl/Xgjd66

AIA Webinar: Doing Good Work

AIA Dallas YAF will be hosting a 90-minute web-based seminar at the Dallas Center for Architecture on Thursday September 15^th at 1pm. The presentation is free and open to anyone who would like to attend. 

1.5 AIA CE LU credit is available for a modest price but you must preregister by clicking HERE

You will not want to miss this informative opportunity.

AIA Dallas YAF Volunteer Opportunities

The AIA Dallas Young Architects Forum is committed to the continual education and community awareness of the young architects at small, large firms and young practices in Dallas, by striving to encourage leadership and professional development while being the voice of young professionals through mentorship programs, strong relationships with the construction industry and offering design and recognition opportunities for our members.

We have a series of volunteer opportunities; please send an email to aiadallasyaf@gmail.com if you think you may be able to help us. 

Want to share your ideas? We need:
3 Bloggers - ongoing, blog entries can be of any topic related to architecture, design and/or urban planning. Bloggers need to be registered architects in the state of Texas with 10 years of experience or less, and an AIA member. They will also need to write one entry per month, at a minimum and will have the opportunity their entries for consideration to be published in the YAF Connection and AIA National YAF newsletter.

Want to organize our social time? we need:
1 Social Events Coordinator - happy hours, softball team, picnic, holiday party, bring new ideas!

1 Liaison with Committee On The Environment

1 Volunteer to run Young Architect of the Month Program

AIA Dallas YAF appreciates your time in making a difference in our profession. Be an active member of AIA Dallas!