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Scholarship deadline extended - 6/10!
Submit your applications by Friday, June 10, 2016
Th
is year, the AAa/e Fo
undation is offering scholarship awards in six categories:
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High School Students Scholarship
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Community College Students Scholarship
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Undergraduate Students Scholarship
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Post-Graduate Students Scholarship
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Student Loan Support Grant for Recent Graduates
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University/College Program Grant
Past recipients include students from Cal Poly Pomona, USC, SCI-Arc, Woodbury University, and UCLA to name a few. At the 2015 Annual Awards Banquet, 5 recipients received a total of $20,000.
Applications must be received on or before Friday, June 10, 2016. If you have any questions, please contact Quynh Ho at 213.596.4556, or QHo@bjsce.com. Click here for a link to the 2016 Scholarship Application Package.
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Lunch with Developers - 6/16
Hear about opportunities in Southern California's Golden Age of Development!
Mary Ann King of Moran & Company opined, "All of us living or working in this City in this decade are going to remember this as a Golden Age in terms of development." Southern California is seeing some of the most exciting developments of all types - a growth we have not seen in nearly 20 years. Will this trend continue? What factors will contribute to this growth or decline? How will proposed legislation affect growth? What about Orange County? Don't miss out on this opportunity to get the answers to these questions, firsthand from leading public and private developers: Dan Rosenfeld, Community Partners; Gerard McCallum, Wilson Meany; Jeff Anglada, Wincome; and Patrick D. Spillane, IDS Real Estate Group. Gruen Associates Managing Partner, Michael Enomoto, is the moderator.
Thursday, June 16, 2016, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Doubletree Hotel - 120 S. Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Members: $55 / Non-Members: $85 / Student Members: $20 w/ID / On-site: Add $15
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AAa/e raises thousands for scholarships
The 2016 Annual Foundation Fundraiser: networking for a great cause!
This year's 2016 Annual Scholarship Fundraiser was a huge success! Our ever-popular wine tasting event drew a lively crowd - a record breaking 52 sponsors and 125 attendees greatly propelled our cause of providing scholarships and grants to AEC students and young professionals in our community. Networking opportunities were abundant as guests sipped on wines from all over the world and enjoyed a fantastic buffet sponsored by the Metropolitan Water District. Gordon Johnson, Chief Engineer/Group Manager, Engineering Services Group, spoke on behalf of MWD, and past grant recipient Eric Sotto, spoke about how the 2015 AAa/e Foundation Student Loan Support Grant has helped him financially and how AAa/e has inspired him to start a foundation to help Guamanian students in Southern California retain the culture of Guam. Lucky attendees also won a variety of drawing prizes, including 5 License Software Seats for Revu eXtreme from Bluebeam, 4 LA Dodger Tickets and 2 Movie Baskets from Rose Hills Cemetery Park & Mortuary, 4 Anaheim Angel Tickets and 2 bottles of Johnny Walker Scotch from VCA Engineers, 1-year membership and gift bag from the Chinese American Museum, and an 18-hole round of golf for 2 from Pacific Palms Resort. Special thanks to our very generous sponsors, who have helped us raise thousands of dollars for our 2016 scholarship winners: Angeles Contractor Inc., ARC Document Solutions, ARCADIS US, Inc., Arup, Bluebeam Software, Brandow & Johnston, Inc., Breen Engineering, Inc., Building Networks, Inc., CH2M, Collins Collins Muir + Stewart, Degenkolb Engineers, DRP Engineering, Inc., Engineering Alignment Systems, Inc., Englekirk Structural Engineers, Ewing Architects Inc., Fuscoe Engineering, Inc., Glumac, Gruen Associates, HDR, Inc., Henderson Engineers, Hensel Phelps, ICI Engineers, Inc., Infrastructure Factor Consulting, Inc., Insight Structural Engineers, JCE Structural Engineering Group, Inc., John Robinson Consulting, Inc., Key International Inc., Koury Engineering & Testing, Inc., Leighton Group, Leslie Scott Consulting, MATT Construction, ME Engineers, Inc., Metropolitan Water District, Miyamoto International, NAC Architecture, Nishkian Chamberlain Inc., P.A. ARCA Engineering, Inc., Pacific Architects, Inc., PCL Construction Services, Inc., Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary, Roshanian and Associates, Inc., Saiful/Bouquet Structural Engineers, Skanska USA Building, Swinerton Builders, T.E. Roberts, Inc., The Penta Building Group, tk1sc, Tnemec Company, Inc., USG Corporation, VCA Engineers, Inc., Westport Innovations, and YK America Group.
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AEC entrepreneurs give advice
AAa/e members and guests gain sage advice and perspectives on "Advancing your Career"
On May 26th, emerging professionals and senior AEC leaders alike gathered at LA County Department of Public Works for our Spring 2016 Masters Series: Perspectives from AEC Entrepreneurs. Members and guest networked and heard discerning advice on career advancement and starting one's own business from: Rubina Chaudhary, President/Founder, MARRS Services; David Honda, President of DS Honda Construction; and Virgil Aoanan, CEO and Principal, VCA Engineers. Each of these role models shared the opportunities they encountered, decisions they made, actions they took, and challenges they overcame to ascend in their careers. Rubina's words of wisdom included being: 1 - open to opportunities; 2 - mindful of life stages; 3 - a teacher and learner; and 4 - grateful. David conveyed to our audience that critical to business-owner success is to engage a good lawyer, accountant, and banker who will "have your back." Virgil presented his triangle of business success which encompasses three critical apexes: 1 - Project/Business, 2 - Management, and 3 - BD/Networking. AAa/e Board Member Keith Kajiya. Vice President, AECOM, moderated this inspirational panel discussion. AAa/e greatly appreciates the panelists' valuable advice and taking the time to network with attendees during the reception. We would also like to thank LA County's Vince Yu for hosting our event for us at DPW. Stay tuned for our 2017 Masters Series!
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Outreaching with LA
AAa/e collaborates with Councilman Ryu and Public Works Commissioner Jacinto
 As part of the Los Angeles 2016 Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, AAa/e participated in an outreach event entitled, "Accessing L.A. - Doing Business with the City" at the Ronald F. Deaton Civic Auditorium at LAPD Headquarters. Continuing our collaboration with LA City Councilman David Ryu and Board of Public Works Commissioner Joel Jacinto to provide opportunities for the diverse Asian and Pacific Islander communities, AAa/e engaged as a Business Resource participant at this event, which provided access to the City's major departments who contract for goods and services, and provided local Asian Pacific American and other diverse businesses with information and tools necessary to tap into the City's contracting dollars. AAa/e President Joseph Fong presented an overview of our organization to further our commitment to provide a platform for personal and professional growth, business development and leadership in our community.
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Registration now OPEN!
Tuesday, October 4, 2016, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Millennium Biltmore Hotel
Confirmed Keynote Speaker: Debra Flint, LAWA
Community Award: Garrett Lee, President, Jamison Properties
Leadership Award: Vincent Yu, Head, Architectural Unit, LA County Department of Public Works
Click here to register or sponsor, and take advantage of the early-bird rates!
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LAUSD luncheon a success!
AAa/e members and guest network with LAUSD leaders
On Thursday, May 19, AAa/e members and guests learned about LAUSD's $7 Billion Measure Q Bond Program and the multitude of opportunities for their firms. Chief Facilities Executive Mark Hovatter discussed how campuses are becoming more sustainable and cost efficient in the midst of rising utility costs. Our panelists also included: Christos Chrysiliou, Director of Architectural & Engineering Services; and Kimberly Frelow, LAUSD Small Business Manager. Yong Yoo, Associate Principal of Gonzalez Goodale, moderated the event. AAa/e thanks the generous support of Premier Sponsor - Gonzalez Goodale; and Program Sponsors - VCA Engineers and Saiful Bouquet.
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Corporate Member Profile
Steinberg's 3 Core Values: Design, Relate, Innovate!
An award-winning architecture, urban planning, and interior design firm, Steinberg brings an idea-driven, result-oriented approach to the design and development of projects around the world. With an over 60-year legacy, the firm shapes environments and creates inspiring places through research, technology, and innovative design. Steinberg is committed to design excellence, improving communities, and fostering an entrepreneurial culture. Protecting the environmental, social, and economic interests of future generations, Steinberg weaves sustainability through all facets of the firm's life. With a staff of more than 130 professionals, Steinberg has built a multidisciplinary practice that works on a broad range of project types including Civic/Cultural, Education, Residential, Urban Mixed-Use, Commercial, Hospitality, Retail, and Workplace throughout its offices in the US and Asia.
 A principal at Steinberg, Simon Ha, AIA brings over 14 years of urban mixed-use design experience with an education background in urban housing development from Harvard Graduate School of Design. With his knowledge of functional design, place making, and the development process, he yields the highest value for his clients while achieving the goals of the city, community, and the urban environment. An engaged community leader in Downtown LA, Simon serves as the Chair of Planning and Land Use Committee for Downtown LA Neighborhood Council and co-founded Metro Charter Elementary School in South Park. He is active on various boards and committees including AIA National Housing Knowledge Community, Central City Association, Downtown Center Business Improvement District, Skid Row Housing Trust, and City of LA's Zoning Advisory Committee.
For more information, please visit the firm's website: https://www.steinberg.us.com/
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Save the Date!
July Luncheon Program: Metro
Thursday, July 21, 11:30 am-1:30 pm, Doubletree Hotel Little Tokyo
Click here to register or sponsor!
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Congratulations!
AAa/e is committed to providing a platform for empowering AEC professionals with professional growth. If you or any AAa/e member in your firm has been recently promoted in your firm or recognized with a special award or organizational standing, please let us know so that we can announce your achievements to the community.
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AAa/e Membership "Bundle"
AAa/e has launched its Membership Bundle. Non-members and renewing members will benefit from an AAa/e Membership and 6 events for the price of 5.
General Members - $375
Associate Members - $325
Includes AAa/e Membership and 6 events
Benefits:
- Savings of $50
- One-time payment
Click here to sign-up!
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Elevate the exposure of your firm, services or products with new AAa/e event sponsorship opportunities, including our monthly luncheons, 2016 Awards Banquet, Masters Series, Student Networking Events, and Scholarship Fundraiser. Click here to find out more!
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UPDATES, NEWS, AND MORE...
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The AAa/e has made great strides to increase members' benefits and add value to each level of membership. All members enjoy:
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