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July 6, 2010
Next AIA KY Member Gathering in Louisville
Thursday, August 5 at Builders Exchange office
The next in AIA Kentucky's ongoing series of regional member meetings is set for Thursday, August 5, 2010 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the newly remodeled offices of Builders Exchange of Kentucky, 2300 Meadow Drive in Louisville. AIA Kentucky and local Central Kentucky Chapter elected leaders will be on hand to discuss AIA initiatives and to respond to your questions and suggestions. We'll also hear a regional economic forecast presentation from John Frymire of Alexander Investment Services in Louisville. Mr. Frymire possesses a broad range of financial expertise in areas of investments, employer-sponsored retirement plans, banking, and economic history, among others. He is a frequent speaker in the Kentuckiana region on topics relating to financial markets, banking and the economy. He is recognized among colleagues and friends as a particularly deep thinker on problems, as well as prospective solutions, facing the national and global economy. Light refreshments will be provided compliments of Builders Exchange.
Our thanks to John Kelly at Builders Exchange for opening their facility to us. Members of Builders Exchange have been invited to enjoy this event with us.
The event is free but we do ask that attendees RSVP to let us know how many to expect. Click here to register. top
Volunteers Needed for State Appointment
KY Single Family Dwelling Advisory Committee
AIA Kentucky is represented with one seat on Kentucky's Single Family Dwelling Advisory Committee. The term of Jack C. Stewart, AIA has expired, but he is eligible to be reappointed. The law requires that AIA Kentucky provide a list of three candidates to the Governor, from which he will choose one for the appointment. Anyone interested in being nominated for this position should contact Janet Pike, 859-223-8201 no later than July 15, 2010. top
REMINDER: 2010 Awards Programs - July 9 Deadlines
Honor Awards for Excellence in Architectural Design
Entries are now being accepted for the 2010 Honor Awards Program of AIA Kentucky, which seeks to honor and bring to public attention distinctive works of architecture created by Kentucky architects. Projects completed in the past 10 years are eligible. This year's Jury will be based in the Orlando, Florida area, chaired by Charles F. Braun, FAIA, managing partner with Helman Hurley Charvat Peacock / Architects, Inc. (HHCP).
Entry forms are due July 9, 2010. Submission materials will then be provided to all entrants, and the actual project submittals will be due August 2, 2010.
Special Awards of Recognition
The AIA Kentucky Special Awards Program is designed to recognize individuals and firms which have made significant contributions deemed to be in keeping with the mission and goals of AIA Kentucky, its members, and the communities they serve. All AIA Kentucky members are invited and encouraged to submit nominees for consideration. View complete list award categories and past winners.
Nominations from the members are submitted to the local chapters, whose leadership then selects nominees to be presented to the Special Awards Committee for consideration and final selection.
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Federal Legislative Update - S-Corps Tax Increase
Victory...For Now
Spurred by strong lobbying from AIA members, opponents of a proposed tax increase on architecture and other professional services S corporations succeeded in blocking the proposal from passing the Senate last week.
On June 24, Senators blocked advancing a so-called "extenders" bill from further consideration. It was the third time the Senate tried and failed to advance the bill. Section 413 of the bill would subject earnings by professional services S corporations "if 80 percent or more of the gross income of such business is attributable to service of 3 or fewer shareholders." Although supporters of the provision argue that it would close a loophole that allows some S corporations to avoid paying payroll taxes, the AIA and other professional associations have argued that it would punish small, service-oriented businesses around the nation that follow the rules. AIA members have sent nearly 12,000 messages to Capitol Hill voicing opposition to the provision.
On June 29, Senate leaders introduced a slimmed-down version of the extenders bill that focused mostly on extending unemployment insurance; this bill lacked the S corporation tax provision. However, the bill was blocked from further consideration June 30 when Senate leaders failed to secure 60 votes to overcome a filibuster. As a result, the Senate will not take up unemployment insurance until after their July 4th recess.
Most observers believe that supporters of the S corporation tax increase will try to advance it again in some fashion, either this year or later. The AIA is continuing to work with its allies to reform the provision to ensure it only affects those who are purposely avoiding paying payroll taxes while protecting tax-compliant organizations. For more information on the proposal and the AIA's efforts to oppose it, click here. top
Member News
Our prayers and get well wishes go out to Joe Wiliams, AIA, principal of Omni Architects, who has been recuperating from serious illness the past few weeks.
Clyde Reynolds Carpenter, FAIA of Lexington received the Ida Lee Williams Memorial Foundation Preservation Award from the Kentucky Heritage Council in May.
Edwin C. Krebs, AIA of K. Norman Berry Associates Architects in Louisville has been selected for the 2011 class of Leadership Louisville.
A big THANK YOU to Lynn Imaging for sponsoring copies of our handout materials at the AIA Kentucky/ CAAK/HBC Code Workshops in June. Over 225 people attended the workshops at four locations.
Welcome New Members (since June 1, 2010)
Jason Hoppe, Assoc. AIA, Louisville
Rodney C. McMahan, AIA, Rosser International-Kentucky, Lexington Gary P. Rohrbacher, AIA, UK College of Design, Lexington Virginia "Ginger" Watkins, Assoc. AIA, Kentucky Habitat for Humanity, Lexington Kerr-Greulich Engineers, Inc., Louisville (allied member)
Member News for inclusion in future editions of the E-News should be directed to info@aiaky.org.
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AIA/CKC News
July 20 - Building Tour, Papa John's Stadium - 5:30 p.m. - This tour of the new upper deck of the University of Louisville Papa Johns Cardinal Stadium will be led by Stephen Cherry, AIA. Register via email to programs@aia-ckc.org or contact Steve Goldstein, AIA, (502) 585-4181. CKC House Tour - Submissions are being solicited for this year's Architect's House Tour. As in past years, the purpose of the Tour is to help educate the general public on the role of architecture and design in their everyday lives and to raise funds in support of Habitat for Humanity of Metro Louisville. This year's House Tour will take place Sunday, September 19th, 2010 between the hours of 1:00 and 6:00 p.m. Between 150 and 300 individuals are expected to make the trek between the various projects selected. Please contact Jason Brown, Assoc. AIA at jbrown@knbarch.com or 502-582-2500 for further information and to make your submission. Submissions are due by July 26, 2010. Submissions after this date WILL NOT be accepted for this year's tour. Click here for more info.
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AIA/EKC News
July 15 - Third Thursday CE Program - Noon, CommerceLexington, 330 E Main Street, Lexington - "Factory Insulated Foam Panels - Part 1: A Complete Introduction" presented by Kingspan Insulated Panels. Free for AIA members, RSVP by July 13 to ce@aia-ekc.org.
July 29 - Convention Recap Social, 5:30 p.m., Buddy's, 854 E High Street, Lexington - Please join EKC for a Convention Recap Social. EKC President Jeff Stivers, AIA and President-Elect Derek Brooks, AIA will be presenting information and images from their recent attendance at the 2010 AIA National Convention in Miami Beach. In addition to some general information about the convention, their presentation will include images from a few architectural highlights of the area of Miami Beach, including the parking structure by Herzog De Meuron published in this month's Architectural Record. A good time should be had by all. RSVP to ce@aia-ekc.org.
CSI/EKC Trade Show Thanks - The EKC Executive Committee would like to officially thank all members and vendors who made this year's CSI/EKC Tradeshow and Seminar Event on July 2nd such a success. Over 90 members attended, who in addition to receiving free continuing education credits for participating in three CE seminars also heard about some of the latest products and services in our industry from the sponsoring vendors who were exhibiting on site. Critical to the success of this event was the leadership and efforts of Jessica Walker, Assoc. AIA, Krisia Rosa, AIA, Kelly Ives, AIA and Darlene Gardner, CSI. Thanks again for all who participated.
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Calendar of Events
Where to Find Info on CE Programs and More
Visit the AIA Kentucky Web Calendar, where we post information about conferences, chapter events and other "happenings" of interest to the architectural community. A sampling of upcoming items to check out on the calendar:
July 9 - Deadline: Honor Awards Entry Forms & Special Awards Nomination Forms
July 15 - AIA/EKC Third Thursday Program, Lexington
July 20 - AIA/CKC Building Tour, Papa John's Stadium, Louisville
July 29 - AIA/EKC Convention Recap Social, Lexington
August 5 - AIA KY Member Gathering, Louisville
Sept. 19 - AIA/CKC House Tour, Louisville
Oct. 14-16 - AIA Indiana/AIA Kentucky Convention - Belterra Casino Resort & Spa, Florence IN & Historic Madison IN
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AIA National News
AIA Fellowship Submission Site is Now Open
AIA has opened the submission site for 2011 Fellowship. Visit the Fellowship webpage for FAQs and Walk Through information to assist you with any questions you may have concerning the process. For your convenience, you can also access examples of successful submissions. Any AIA Kentucky member who may be interested in pursuing AIA Fellowship is encouraged to contact Larry Leis, FAIA, (502) 589-5010.
2011 Honor Awards Call For Presentations Open
The AIA is currently accepting submissions for the 2011 Institute Honor Awards:
Please read the requirements on each program's "Walk Through Page" before beginning the online submittal process. The deadline is 5:00 pm on August 27, 2010. Questions should be directed to Elizabeth Henry at (202) 626-7563.
Voting Results from the AIA Convention
During the AIA National Convention in Miami, the Board and delegates met at the annual business meeting of the Institute. During that meeting, delegates voted on issues such as dues increases, dues payment plan options, bylaw amendments and executive committee officers. Below are the major points from the meeting.
- The Board voted to rescind the automatic dues index adjustment for 2011, meaning that Institute dues will remain the same as 2010.
- Election Results include First Vice President/President-elect: Jeffery Potter, FAIA; Vice President: Dennis A. Andrejko, FAIA, and John Padilla, AIA; Secretary: Helene Combs Dreiling, FAIA
- Bylaw amendments to allow for the abbreviation of titles of Associate and International Associate members; allowance of electronic voting; and a member dues payment plan were all passed with at least two-thirds vote.
- The bylaw amendment to allow Associate members as Regional Directors failed because a two-thirds majority was not achieved.
Selected Convention Seminar Summaries:
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NCARB News
NCARB Fee Increase Causes Alarm
NCARB announced fee increases in June that took effect July 1. These fees will impact IDP, NCARB certification and the BEA. AIA Kentucky is joining many other AIA components across the country who are writing letters to NCARB to request that these increases be rescinded. You are encouraged to send letters to NCARB as well, about the impacts that the increase in fees will have on your firm and your employees. For more on the fee increases, click here. You can click here to send your message.
NCARB Passes Five Resolutions at June Meeting
During the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards' (NCARB) Annual Meeting and Conference in San Francisco, CA, delegates representing 52 of the Council's 54 Member Boards that oversee the practice of architecture voted on five resolutions brought forth by the NCARB Board of Directors. These resolutions included:
- the elimination of the reciprocal credentialing opportunity requirement for Broadly Experienced Foreign Architect eligibility;
- the reduction of the notice period for IDP and education standard requirements from 90 days to 60 days;
- the revision of the alternative to the IDP;
- the addition for a chief executive officer for the Council; and
- a modification of the indemnification provision.
To review the details of these resolutions, click here.
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