In this issue:
· AIANY Announces 2009 Board of Directors
· Architects Urged to Join Community Boards
· Center for Architecture Exhibition Designers Shortlist — Open Call!
· AIANY, ENYA Launch ARE Boot Camp
· AIA Helps Architects Navigate the Economy
· Now is the Time to Declare Candidacy for AIA Offices
· AIA 2009 National Convention Launches New Website, Early Bird Rates

AIANY Announces 2009 Board of Directors
President: Sherida E. Paulsen, FAIA
President Elect: Anthony P. Schirripa, AIA, IIDA
Vice President, Design Excellence: Illya Azaroff, AIA
Vice President, Professional Development: Joseph J. Aliotta, AIA, LEED AP
Vice President, Public Outreach: Margaret Castillo, AIA, LEED AP
Secretary: Abby P. Suckle, FAIA, LEED AP
Treasurer: Kenneth Ricci, FAIA
Director, Publications: Kirsten Sibilia, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP
Director, Educational Affairs: Robin Guenther, FAIA, LEED AP
Director, Programs and Strategic Planning: Lance Jay Brown, FAIA
Director, Legislative Affairs: Michael Kwartler, FAIA
Director, Industry Affairs: Carl Galioto, FAIA
Director, Development Affairs: Marcy Stanley
Associate Director: Venesa Alicea, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP
Public Director: Margery H. Perlmutter, AIA
Public Director, Educational Affairs: Urs Gauchat, AIA
Immediate Past President: James McCullar, FAIA
Alternate Director, Design Excellence: Lori P. Mazor, AIA
Alternate Director, Professional Development: Gerard Geier II, FAIA, LEED AP
Alternate Director, Public Outreach: Ernest Hutton, Jr., Assoc. AIA, FAICP
Ex-officio/Executive Director: Rick Bell, FAIA
Ex-officio/Legal Counsel: Michael S. Zetlin, Esq.

Architects Urged to Join Community Boards
Architects, designers, and planners are urgently needed on every community board in the city. Design professionals are essential community board members as they bring what is often the only subject-specific trained mind and voice to the debate about the suitability of proposed projects in their neighborhoods. David Helpern, FAIA, a relatively new member of Community Board 8, will be hosting a breakfast in his office with Margery Perlmutter, AIA, on Friday, 01.23.09 at 8am at 21 East 4th Street to answer questions for those thinking of applying. RSVP to Susan Garrett at s.garrett@helpern.com.

Applications are taken through February and decisions are made in March (though in some boroughs they may accept applications into May).

For more information, visit the following websites:
Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrion, Jr.: http://bronxboropres.nyc.gov/en/gv/community/index.htm

Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz:
http://www.brooklyn-usa.org/pages/Community_Board/getinvolved.htm

Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer: http://www.mbpo.org

Queens Borough President Helen Marshall: http://www.queensbp.org/content_web/CB/cb_new.shtml

Staten Island Borough President James Molinaro: http://www.statenislandusa.com/

Center for Architecture Exhibition Designers Shortlist — Open Call!
As part of a new program, architects with experience in exhibition design may apply to design upcoming exhibitions at the Center for Architecture. As a Center for Architecture Exhibition Designer, designers will work with curators, graphic designers, and the Center staff to create exciting, immersive, and interactive exhibitions for the general public and design professionals. The submission deadline is 02.06.09. Submit an expression of interest, qualifications, and a pdf portfolio to Jonah Stern, Exhibitions Coordinator, jstern@aiany.org. Submissions will be reviewed by Rick Bell, FAIA, Executive Director; Cynthia Kracauer, AIA, Managing Director; Rosamond Fletcher, Director of Exhibitions; and members of the Exhibitions Committee. Shortlisted firms will be asked to submit a hardcopy portfolio, which will be displayed in the Center’s library.

AIANY, ENYA Launch ARE Boot Camp
AIANY and the Emerging NY Architects Committee (ENYA) announce the ARE Boot Camp. This is a pilot program of seven Saturday courses designed to jump-start ARE preparation for interns and associates. Registration is open and the first course starts 02.07.09. Visit: http://www.aiany.org/are for details.

AIA Helps Architects Navigate the Economy
Visit the Navigating the Economy page on AIA National’s website, and under the “Gain Financial Leverage” subhead you will find links to FedBizOps, a site for federal RFP opportunities, and RFP/DB, a proprietary source for private sector work. The site features the latest on practicing abroad, including: a checklist of tips put together by the International Practice Knowledge Community; “Opportunities Overseas,” a podcast presented by Department of Commerce Senior International Trade Specialist Mark Wells speaking with AIArchitect Executive Editor Doug Gordon, Hon. AIA; podcasts and Webinars with AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker, Hon. AIA; member-to-member tips, and more.

Now is the Time to Declare Candidacy for AIA Offices
Elections for the AIA’s next first vice president/president-elect, vice presidents, and treasurer will be held in April at the AIA 2009 National Convention and Expo in San Francisco. The deadline for declaring candidacy is 5:00 p.m., 02.27.09. AIA members interested in declaring their candidacy should contact AIA General Counsel Jay Stephens or Senior Director, Governance Administration Pam Day, Hon. AIA.

AIA 2009 National Convention Launches New Website, Early Bird Rates
Register online for the AIA 2009 National Convention and Design Expo to take place 04.30-05.02.09 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. New web features this year include an interactive convention guide and enhanced seminar schedule that allows attendees to design their convention curriculum using new keyword and drilldown search options. Themed “Diversity: Practice in a Complex World,” more than 350 continuing-education opportunities will be offered with over 70 tours. Register on or before 02.17.09 to take advantage of early-bird rates. (This year, the AIA is offering an additional 5% discount to all AIA members who register by 02.17.09 using the promo code, “MEMBER.”).