PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE – 2019

Jesse D. Cannon, Jr., FAIA

2019 AIA Louisiana President

I look forward to leading AIA Louisiana in its 76 ^th year as its President in 2019. Building on the accomplishments of 2018, we celebrated the 75 ^th Anniversary of AIA Louisiana, honored several of our members with hard earned and well deserved design and achievement awards, and created a momentum of service in our Association and our membership that can continue easily into 2019.

 

To ensure that we move forward, my theme in 2019 is “ LEADERSHIP, SERVICE, & RESULTS. ” I see this as translating to individual and collective commitment and leadership at the Board level, the Chapter level, and to those who become inspired and motivated to make AIA LA better as an organization for its members. We have a chance to prepare for and reflect on the type of future we want for our organization and profession. We must, and we will, make the most of this opportunity in 2019. Just as we constantly search for innovative solutions to design issues, we must apply that same thoughtfulness and care to the long-term vitality and prosperity of AIA LA. We do this for ourselves and our profession.



Therefore, I am asking for input from AIA LA members concerning services they believe are needed from AIA LA that they are not currently receiving. The services should create added value for AIA LA members overall. Be sure to provide adequate background service and how there is value for AIA LA. Also, if organizational and/or operational changes are needed that will make AIA LA a better organization for its members, those should be identified as well. Forward suggestions to AIA LA staff for an initial review and applicability.  The AIA LA Board will then make a determination if the suggestions are appropriate for the “good of the order.”

 

I ask all of our more than 1,100 members to join me on this journey in 2019. What we accomplish can be reflective of our joint efforts that can be summed up by an inspiring quote from a fellow FAIA member: “None of us is as smart as all of us.”

 

Jesse Cannon, Architect, FAIA

President, AIA LA 2019

Block off Friday, March 15 now for Celebrate Architecture.

9 AM - 4:30 PM

at the Manship Theater

in Baton Rouge.

2019 Critical Issues Summit

Thursday, February 21, 2019

1:00 PM - Friday, February 22, 2019 12:00 Noon

Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center 

201 Lafayette St. 

Baton Rouge, LA 70801

Please join us on February 21 -22 as Louisiana AGC, ACEC, LAPA, AIA Louisiana, ABC Louisiana , and CAAL hosts the annual Critical Issues Summit. This day and a half long business session will be held at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center (located downtown at 201 Lafayette St. Baton Rouge, LA. 70801). 

We have a room block at the hotel and the last day to reserve your room for the event is January 30th. If you/your organization needs the room block code, please call the office at 225-344-0432. 

The Session will include presentations on the following topics:

LAF invites you to join us on a special visit to select historic homes along Bayou Lafourche. The day-long guided bus tour is unique in that it will focus on how these homes have maintained their historical integrity and accuracy, while meeting 21st Century standards. Tour stops include: Perique Plantation, Palo Alto Plantation, Madewood Plantation and Rienzi Plantation. 

Most of these are private and are typically not open to the public. Our special guest will be Henry Howard expert and author Robert Brantley who will travel along with us providing a fascinating look at the famous architect, as well as the design methods used in the 19th century. But the tour isn't all about the past. A few of the current homeowners will share their stories about painstakingly updating and rehabilitating their homes, while maintaining the historic integrity of the structures. The day-long event includes bus transportation, admission fees,  Box Lunch  and a VIP Reception . 7 AIA HSW CEUs will be provided. Only $150

photo: Madewood Plantation

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Join the Louisiana Architecture Foundation

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The Foundation is financially underwritten by memberships, grants, and gifts. To fulfill its goals, mission, and vision, we need your support. Are you in? Become a member or donate today at: https://www.louisianaarchitecture.org/donate

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AIA LA Political Action Committee

The AIA Louisiana Political Action Committee (LAPAC) seeks to inform candidates for state and local government offices about public policy issues related to architecture, planning and construction. The committee actively supports selected candidates who are respected, capable, and informed on issues of interest to the architectural profession. Being a member of LAPAC is extremely important because there is strength in numbers, and we MUST have our voices heard in the legislature, therefore please visit our website and donate today at https://www.aiala.com/aia-louisiana-pac-mission-statement/, and consider it an investment in your bottom line!