I also thank AIANYS and AIA for its good wishes and their acknowledgement of my years of dedicated service and the accomplishments achieved during my time as Executive Director, then EVP/CEO. Yes, it’s bittersweet to be departing and sad, too, to part with so many talented, dedicated colleagues that I have worked with on so many issues affecting the profession and practice of architecture. It’s been a pleasure and honor to serve this profession and to have helped grow the AIANYS from an organization of 1,900 members and an $85,000 budget in 1978 to an organization which proudly boasts 6,500 members and a $1.1 million budget for 2007 plus the numerous achievements over the years. We accomplished the growth and successes working together, all of us. And equally important, the growth and successes over the past 29 years could never have been accomplished without the wonderful staff we've had. I thank all of them, past and present, for all they've done on behalf of AIANYS and its members. AIANYS' growth and successes are theirs, too.
I wish the members, staff, my CACE colleagues, the organization and my successor the very best as AIANYS begins another 75 years of service to its members and to all architects in New York State.
Edward C. Farrell Appointed Executive Director of AIANYS
After an extensive search, led by search committee chair Barbara Smith Mishara, AIA, and directed by search consultants Association Strategies of Arlington, VA, the AIANYS Board of Directors appointed Edward C. Farrell as Executive Director of AIANYS effective January 1, 2007. “I'm very excited about becoming Executive Director of AIA New York State. I look forward to working with the membership to build upon existing strengths and to further elevate AIA's presence in Albany on issues affecting communities all across the state,” said Farrell.
Edward C. Farrell has extensive experience in both association management and legislative advocacy. A graduate of Fordham University, he holds a Masters in Public Administration from the Graduate School of Public Affairs, State University of New York at Albany. He spent twenty years as Executive Director of the New York State Conference of Mayors, after working with the New York State Assembly Ways and Means Committee where he attained the position of deputy budget director. Prior to that, he was executive director of community development for the City of Cohoes, New York.
During his career, Farrell has devoted himself to numerous organizations and has been recognized for his expertise and dedication. He has served on the Board of Directors for the State Academy for Public Administration and the National League of Cities, the Board of Trustees for the Center for Governmental Research, Governor Cuomo’s Blue Ribbon Commission on the Consolidation of Local Governments, the Comptroller’s Advisory Council for the New York State Retirement System, and New York’s Managed Health Care Labor Management Committee, among others. He received the Outstanding Local Government Administrator Award from the American Society for Public Administration.
He resides in Latham, NY, with his wife Helen, and their son, Eddie.
I urge all of us to welcome and show our support to Ed as he travels throughout New York State to meet our members and hear our views on the topics of greatest concern to us. We wish him a long and successful tenure as our new executive director.
Terrence E. O’Neal, AIA
2006 President
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2006 Convention Once Again Exceeds Expectations
Close to 500 Architects, Associate members, students, spouses and guests attended the 2006 AIANYS Convention at the Garden City Hotel on Long Island from October 19th to the 21st. This year’s convention was based on the theme, Affordable Housing: Will We Be Ready? AIA Long Island was this year’s host chapter.
Keynote Luncheon
At the opening keynote session Richard Jackson,MD, MPH discussed the architects role in promoting good health by designing what he terms "safe buildings". On Saturday Daniel Nall, FAIA,PE,LEED-AP provided an overview and update on the Green Building Movement.
An enthusiastic crowd watched as AIANYS President Terrence O'Neal, AIA opened this year's Product Showcase. The 2006 Showcase presented new opportunities from more than 70 companies featuring new products and technology innovations needed to meet the challenges of today's designs. Throughout the afternoon architects and colleagues networked with vendors as they took advantage of the ongoing food service and beverages.
Seminars - Tours
The theme "Affordable Housing, Will We Be Ready?" offered 43 seminars on practice, construction, design and planning issues. Architects taking advantage of tours were able to experience the unique architectural design found in Garden City; learn about the history and design of the mansions found along the Gold Coast and explore the U.S. Federal Courthouse, the largest structure on Long Island. For the first time tour participants were able to earn AIA and New York State ce credit.
President's Reception and Design and Honor Awards
The 2006 AIANYS
Design and Honor Awards presentation was held at Oheka Castle
on October 19th. This year 25 projects were honored for their work. To view their work please click
2006 AIANYS Design Awards.
This impressive evening ended with a surprise tribute and standing ovation to Barbara J. Rodriguez, Hon. AIA who has served as the Executive Vice President/CEO for 29 years. , Ms. Rodriguez has been an integral part of the growth and development of AIANYS from an organization of 1900 members to one of 6,500.
Host Chapter Party
AIA Long Island's Host Chapter Party was a combination of high tech and high energy
featuring an array of sound and light. Adding to the atmosphere of Posh, a state of the art disco club, were the sounds of "Pianomanpat" a Billy Joel Tribute Band.
Sponsors Thank You
AIANYS would like to express its appreciation to the many sponsors who supported the 2006 AIANYS Convention.
Commemorative Supporters
We would like to thank the many advertisers who supported the 75th Anniversary Journal.
Please Note: There is an in depth article on the 2006 AIANYS Convention appearing in the upcoming "News" that will be sent to members.
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2007 AIANYS Convention Begins to Gear Up with Product Showcase
"The Past As Prologue"
October 4 - 6, 2007
Grand Hyatt, New York City |
It's not too early to sign up for the 2007 AIANYS Product Showcase, October 5, 2007 at the Grand Hyatt in New York City. Please find below 2007 exhibitor information. If you have questions contact Patricia Mahon, Director of Finance,AIANYS - patricia@aianys.org or 518-449-3334.
Click Here for 2007 Product Showcase Information
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AIANYS Members' Honored by The American Institute of Architects
Edward Larrabee Barnes, FAIA
On December 7th the AIA Board of Directors voted to award posthumously the 2007 AIA Gold Medal to Edward Larrabee Barnes, FAIA. The posthumous designation acknowledges Barnes's understated combinations of Modernist and vernacular American lexicons; his oeuvre includes works such as the Haystack Mountain School of Crafts in Deer Isle, Maine, and New York's IBM Building, now 590 Madison Avenue. This is the sixty-third time the Gold Medal, which is considered to be the profession's highest honor, has been awarded, and the third time it has been awarded posthumously. Mr. Barnes was a member of the New York Chapter. Please click here for the complete article that appeared in the December 8th article of AIA Architect.
Lance Jay Brown, FAIA
The AIA Board and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) on December 7th named professor and urban planner Lance Jay Brown,FAIA the Topaz Medallion for Excellence in Architectural Education. Click here for complete article.
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AIANYS to receive Component Excellence Award at Grassroots
On Thursday, February 8th during the 2007 Grassroots Leadership and Legislative Conference AIANYS will receive a Component Excellence Award in the category of
Government Affairs - Single Program. The award was received in recognition of the conference held April 5, 2006 entitled, "Urban Policy and Regional Design."
Note: If you will be attending the 2007 Grassroots Leadership and Legislative Conference in Washington, please check the final schedule for the exact date and time of the Awards Program.
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AIA 150 Blueprint for America Projects
Beginning in January we will be working with the AIA 150 staff to bring you updates on New York local chapter Blueprint For America projects. Until then if you would like to view projects from across the country
please click here.
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Online Resource for Understanding the New Tax Deductions
A coalition of public and private sector agencies and organizations has launched a web site that provides updated information to architects, builders, owners, consumers, and others about how to use the building tax deductions passed by Congress in 2005.
The Tax Incentives Assistance Project's (TIAP) page includes information, FAQ's, and useful links about commercial building tax deduction and residential and appliance tax tax provisions, as well as data about vehicle tax provisions that were also included in the law. The site is available at http://www.energytaxincentives.org/
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NYC Helps Businesses Access Contract Opportunities
The path to winning a government contract can be filled with uncertainty if you’ve never done business with the City before, which is why the New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) offers programs and assistance to help business owners navigate the City procurement process. The first stop on the path to understanding how to do business with the City is NYC Business Solutions Certification and Access, an SBS program designed to help business owners gain access to City contracting opportunities.
.....click here for complete article
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valued the many professional relationships and the personal friendships we’ve had for so many years, many of whom will continue to be good friends.