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39th Annual Gala a huge success!
AAa/e members and guests revel in sold-out banquet
On Tuesday, October 4, the Biltmore Bowl was filled to the brim with the "who's who" of Southern California's AEC industry. Embodying the theme, "Designing a Better Tomorrow," agency leaders, owners, sponsors, elected officials, AAa/e members and scholarship recipients reveled with good cheer as we celebrated our 39th Annual Awards Banquet and VIP Reception. Elected officials in attendance included US Congresswoman Judy Chu, 27th Congressional District; US Congressman Mark Takano, 41st Congressional District, CA Assembly Member Ed Chau, 49th Assembly District; LA City Councilmember David Ryu, LA District #4; and LA Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell, LA District #13. Over the course of the evening, 650 members and guests relished the fantastic networking opportunities at this sold out gala.
A special thanks to Deborah Flint, CEO of LAWA, for delivering her inspiring keynote address, and to our Mistress of Ceremonies Alice Wong, who is a Government and Community Affairs Representative for the Upper San Gabriel Valley MWD and Miss Los Angeles Chinatown Queen 2015.
We congratulate Leadership Award recipient Mr. Vincent Yu, LA County DPW Architectural Unit Head; Visionary Award recipient, Mr. Phil Washington, CEO, Metro; and Community Award recipient, Mr. Garrett Lee, President, Jamison Properties; and our seven scholarship recipients, who received a total of $26,500!
This success of this banquet was only possible with the extraordinary leadership of Banquet Co-Chairs Kurt Yoshi and Young Nam, AAa/e President Joseph Fong, and the time and dedication of the Banquet Committee, VIP Committee, AAa/e Foundation, Board Members, all the volunteers, and our Association Manager Dianne Ochoa. We sincerely appreciate the generous support of Gold Sponsor Metro; Silver Sponsors Gensler and Glumac; and all of the Bronze, Community, and Half-Table Sponsors. We also want to thank our silent auction item donors and bidders who raised $7,500 for the 2017 Scholarship Fund. Thank you all for attending, and see you at next year's banquet!
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Meet Capt. John Adametz - 11/17
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ome learn about upcoming opportunities at NAVAC SW!
 Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to network face-to-face with Captain John J. Adametz, Commanding Officer of the U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest. A qualified Seabee Combat Warfare Officer, Surface Warfare Officer, and Fleet Marine Force Officer, Captain Adametz assumed command of NAVFAC SW and Regional Engineer (N4) in August 2015. A graduate of The Executive Program at the University of Virginia and a Naval Postgraduate School Executive Master of Business Administration candidate, he is a registered Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Project Management Professional, Certified Facility Manager, Certified Energy Manager, and member of the Navy Acquisition Professional Community and the Society of American Military Engineers. David Iwata, Partner, LD Two Group, Inc. will introduce Captain Adametz.
Thursday, November 17, 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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A toast to our scholarship winners!
Seven receive $26,500 from AAa/e Foundation
 At the 39th Annual Awards Banquet, the AAa/e Foundation was pleased to award $26,500 in scholarships! We congratulate the following 2016 recipients:
- Ashley Sara Fernando, High Tech High Chula Vista: HS Award - $2,500
- Margaret Elizabeth Batten, Summerville High School: HS Award - $2,000
- Ruby Kim, East LA College: Community College Award - $2,000
- Yuna Kim, UCLA: Undergraduate Award - $5,000
- Yi Tyan Tsai, UCLA: Post-Graduate Award - $5,000
- Jasmine Choi, Gruen Associates: Student Loan Support - $5,000
- CSU Northridge American Society of Civil Engineers: University Award - $5,000
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We appreciate you!
Member Appreciation Holiday Event - FREE! December 1, 2016
Come join us for our annual Members Appreciation Event where we thank our members for their continued support. Also invited to celebrate the holiday season with us are our many public agency supporters, including the Metropolitan Water District, Metro, Los Angeles World Airports, City of Los Angeles, LAUSD, LACCD, LA County Department of Public Works, City of LA Department of Public Works, Port of Los Angeles, Port of Long Beach, LADWP, and many others. This is a FREE members only event. If you are not a member, please join AAa/e at
www.aaaesc.org
and then register for this fantastic holiday networking event. See you there!
Thursday, December 1, 2016, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Kyoto Gardens, Doubletree Downtown LA Hotel - 120 S. Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Members only: FREE! / On-site: Add $15
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Corporate Member Profile
Janica Ley Baker, RA, LEED® GA, is an Associate at NAC and a AAa/e Committee Member!
NAC Architecture
is an award-winning architectural and consulting firm, with over 160 professionals and a track record spanning more than half a century. As thought leaders, their legacy of listening, learning and leading remains constant. Helping client teams achieve their objectives, surpass community expectations and minimize environmental impacts is what gives NAC's professionals satisfaction. From making sure that kindergartners get to the school cafeteria easily to rethinking the way physicians and patients interact within healthcare environments, discovering the best combination of functionality and beauty is what motivates their architects to create engaging spaces that work for the greater good.
 Janica Ley Baker, RA, LEED® GA
is an Associate at NAC Architecture. Since graduating from The Southern California Institute of Architecture, she has become particularly familiar with K-12 architecture through the planning, design and construction of charter schools and LAUSD campuses. Stemming from her experience with the educational sector, and interest in land use and sustainability, Janica is currently working on a professional development fellowship awarded by The Association for Women in Architecture Foundation. In partnership with Kate Harvey of Stoss Landscape Urbanism, she is exploring how design interventions when deployed across a multitude of discrete school sites, may be regionally transformative.
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Congratulations!
AAa/e congratulates Gregory G. Hong, AIA, Principal of KPA's Los Angeles Office
 AAa/e member Gregory G. Hong, AIA, has been named Principal of Kenneth Park Architects' Los Angeles office. In addition to leading the design teams and overseeing day-to-day operations, Greg pursues new business opportunities to strengthen this New York-based firm's footprint on the West Coast and beyond. Most recently, Greg was Project Manager for large-scale mixed-use developments such as Metropolis and NoHo West while at Gensler and Altoon Partners, respectively. Previously, Greg oversaw his own practice, Nexus Design Group, in South Florida for over ten years and was Director of Architecture for Menin Development.
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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Post your jobs here!
AAa/e announces new FREE Job Portal
The Southern California market is booming and firms are actively searching for qualified entry-level and seasoned AEC professionals to service our myriad of public and private sector projects. Did you just land a multi-million contract and need a senior-level Project Manager to take charge? Look no further, the AAa/e Job Portal is your answer! AAa/e members can avoid pricey headhunter fees and post their firms' open positions on the AAa/e website, for free! Click here to post your job opening in the AAa/e Job Portal's online form.
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Save the Date!
November Luncheon Program: NAVFAC
Thursday, November 17, 11:30 am-1:30 pm, Doubletree Hotel, Little Tokyo, Downtown L.A.
Member Appreciation Holiday Event
Thursday, December 1, 2016, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Kyoto Gardens, Doubletree Downtown LA Hotel - 120 S. Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
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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, Masters Series, Student/Young Professionals Forum, Scholarship Fundraiser, Members and Supporters Appreciation Event, and 2016 Awards Banquet. 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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