October 2007
We are very excited to have had Jaime Canaves, FAIA, IIDA as our
presenter for our September meeting. He gave a lively presentation
about Architecture around the world and showcased his book Bienal
Miami + Beach 2001-2005: A Retrospective.
As a returning president to CSI this 2007-2009 term, I have some
experience in the position and my primary objective for this year
is to get the message out….”CSI Miami provides interesting
programs and Educational sessions for Architects, Contractors and
Industry Representatives” . When we get the message out, membership
will increase, which is our secondary objective for this year.
I just got re-energized by attending the SE Conference, the national
Executive Director, Wade Marlow t has taken a special interest in
this Chapter, and both the National group and the region group have
asked me to let them know what we need, and they will be here to
support us.
We are also planning two meetings with our northern neighbors, a
Joint Holiday party in December with the Ft. Lauderdale Chapter,
and a “Tri-Chapter Event” organized by the Palm Beach
Chapter in Deerfield Beach in March
Look for further monthly newsletters.
We are trying to streamline our meetings, by having all our board
meetings with a teleconference call on Thursday evenings prior to
the monthly board meeting. I will be hosting them from our conference
room at Zyscovich, so any interested members can attend at my office
and listen in and participate.
Our October meeting brings Robert J. Kobet from “Sustainaissance
International, Inc” –to make a “ Green presentation”
describing funding strategies and material selections for your projects.
He will also address for our Industry members how they can get the
word out to Architects and Designers regarding their own “green
“products.
Enough for now, I look forward to seeing you all at the next meeting.
Sincerely,
Debora Fields |
