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Table Of Contents

Announcements
Events
- Upcoming chapter meetings, conferences, and more.
Training and Education
- Design & Build Nashville: The Science of Design
Miscellaneous
- Get A Quote and Buy Professional Liability E&O Coverage Instantly!
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June 19, 2023 edition of the AIBD’s Monday Minute weekly newsletter.

Announcements

How an old tile from a famous floor sparked a revelation and inspired creativity.

Join Steve as he unveils a mysterious artifact he daringly smuggled from a renowned house.

What could be hidden in his pants that holds such intrigue?

Okay, that didn’t come out right. 😳

Uncover discarded items’ hidden potential and learn how to transform your approach to design, business, and life.

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Meet our newest CPBDs!

Please help us congratulate our latest achievers.

Lori Lowery, CPBD #34-172, from Clayton, NC (6/12)
Nicholas Waite, CPBD #20-105, from Charleston, ME (5/31)
John LaStrape, CPBD #44-833, from Sugar Land, TX (5/5)

The CPBD Sample Test is free and available 24/7 without an appointment.

How can we help? Reach out to your Certification Director, Rusty.Hudnet@AIBD.org. You can also call 800-366.2423 x2.

Welcome our new members and those rejoining us!

Jeremy Bateman, Student Member from FL
Ryan La Haie, Student Member from FL
Gregory Vose, Student Member from FL

Compass Club Report

Help us welcome, and thank our newest Compass Club members.

Ryan Gardner (WA) recruited a Professional member in April.
Joe Selbi (OK) recruited an Associate member in April.
Douglas Moore (CA) recruited a Professional member in April.
Darren Hollyman (OR) recruited a Professional member in April.
Bruce Hollenbeck (KS) recruited a Professional member in April.
Christopher Turner (TN) recruited an Associate member in February.
Jason Aselin (NH) recruited a Professional member in October.
Elias Rodriquez (TX) recruited an Associate member in October.
Javier Gonzalez (TX) recruited a Professional member in October.
Hunter Godfrey (TN) recruited a Professional member in September.
Beatriz Castro (TX) recruited a Professional member in August (And with it, reached the 2500 Compass Club point plateau)
Heather Baldwin (OH) recruited a Professional member in August.
Angel Silva (TX) recruited one new Professional Member in July.

This week’s movers and shakers.

James Lucia (FL) (Silver Member) recruited a new Student Member, moving him one point closer to the Gold Level.

Click here to learn more about Compass Club.

Events

Upcoming chapter meetings, conferences, and more.

Today – the ARDA call for entries is OPEN!
Today – Submit your nomination for the National Council of Building Designer Certification.
TODAY!!! – ARDA entries must be submitted by this date.
June 23 – AIBD, Houston Chapter (Virtual), Navigating new AI Code search tool “Copilot” and other Upcode tools, 11:30 am CDT.
June 23 – AIBD, Denver Metro Chapter (Virtual), Premiere SIPS, understanding the new tax credits and meeting Denver’s SIP representative at 11:30 am MDT.
June 30 – 2023, AIBD student scholarship applications close.
June 30 – NCBDC council member nominations close.
July 13 – AIBD, Charlotte Metro Chapter (Virtual), 3:00 pm EDT, Sarah Dresher from Luxury Integrated Technologies is presenting on current lighting trends.
July 14 – Coffee With Bernie (Virtual) 8:00 am MDT. Bernie kicks off a 12-month curriculum of discussion topics designed to enhance your design skills, build a business foundation, expand your business impact, and hone your leadership skills
August 3 & 4 – Annual Meetings (Hybrid) – Loews Vanderbilt Hotel, Nashville, TN
August 4 & 5 – D&B Nashville (Hybrid) – Loews Vanderbilt Hotel, Nashville, TN
August 5 – 2023 ARDA Gala – Loews Vanderbilt Hotel, Nashville, TN

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Training and Education

American Training Solutions

June 22, 2023 – Biophilic Design, 12:00 pm to 4:45 pm EDT (4.0 AIBD P-CEs, 4.0 AIA HSW). A full-day live webcast. Tickets are free.
Look ahead for other live and virtual events.

AEC Daily

June 20 & 21, 2023 – AEC Virtual Education Symposium SpotLight, 12:00 pm to 3:30 pm EDT (6.0 AIBD P-CE & 1.0 E-CE, Plus 6.0 AIA LU & 5.0 HSW). A full-day live webcast. Tickets are free.
Look ahead for other live and virtual events.

CEAcademy

June 22, 2023 – 7:30 am to 5:30 pm PDT (8.0 AIBD P-CEs, 8.0 AIA HSW, 4.0 GBCI General Hours), Tarrant County College District – South Campus, Fort Worth, TX (A live classroom event). Tickets are $100.
Look ahead for other live and virtual events.

Design & Build Nashville

August 4 & 5, 2023 – The Science in Design: How Science is changing the value and dimension of the design industry. Loews Vanderbilt Hotel, TN. A hybrid conference experience. Ticket prices vary. Get more information.

Chicago Build Expo

October 11 & 12, 2023 – The Midwest’s leading construction and design show. McCormack Center, Chicago, IL. A live conference experience. Tickets are FREE.

Design & Build Nashville: The Science of Design

August 3 – 5, 2023
Loews Vanderbilt Hotel in Nashville, TN

Events in the ballroom are streamed live.

Leadership huddles and the Annual Membership Meeting.
The annual Compass Club Party.
Architectural Tour.
American Residential Design Awards dinner.
College of Fellows inductions.
Eight hours of continuing education credits.
And more…

Call the hotel and reserve your room today – (615) 320-1700

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Miscellaneous

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Have a triumphant week!