AIA Minneapolis

• April 2010 Tour and Board Meeting at Saint John's
• AIA Minneapolis Presidents Chuck Liddy, AIA and Mary Shaffer, AIA practice for WiiTennis Tournament.
• Trolley tours during October 08 Bib Sibs Conference

Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Awards
On Thursday, May 20, 2010, the Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission and AIA Minneapolis Chapter recognized award-winning projects and leading organizations at the 19th Annual Heritage Preservation Awards.

Entries for 2011 will be due April 2011. For reference, see the 2010 form:
2010 Preservation Awards Nomination Form (PDF)

See the 2010 Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Awards Press Release. Pictured at left,
Phoenix on the River, 222 2nd St. SE for New Construction within an Historic District.

See the 2009 Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Awards Press Release.

Read more about the 2010 awards on the City of Minneapolis web site

Merit Awards
Unique in its approach to creating a jury, these awards encompass the views of business professionals, real estate developers, community advocates, and academic leaders as well as architects. The Merit Awards are bestowed to projects by AIA Minneapolis architects that tell a story of excellence beyond design, reflecting the variety of forces that shape a building. The 2010 Awards, the ninth annual, were due in April. Winners will be announced after the jury on May 22, 2010. Read more.

2010 Skyway Open Golf Tournament

February 25 - 27, 2010

The 4th annual U.S. Bank Skyway Open Mini-Golf Tournament was a success! The 2010 event was held Thursday, February 25th through Saturday, February 27th. An extra day, Thursday, was added for additional exposure for participating firms.

This event brought positive attention to the architectural, design and construction community, while supporting the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities, as well as supporting the downtown area and all it has to offer. Because of the gracious sponsorship of AIA Minneapolis, the entry fee of $100.00 was waived for all 18 holes.

For reference for 2011:

2010 Skyway Open Entry Form (PDF)

2010 AIA Minneapolis Slate of Candidates

On November 19th 2009, the AIA Minneapolis Board held its annual meeting to review the past year and vote on the slate of new and ongoing officers. They are:
• President: Charles Orton
• President-Elect (for 2011): Phillip Koski
• Past President: Chuck Liddy
• Past-Past President: Mary Shaffer
• Secretary: Bryan Paulsen (2nd Year)
• Treasurer: Vicky Boddie
• AIA Minneapolis Director: Nancy Blankfard (2nd Year)
• AIA Minneapolis Director: Paul Whitenack (2nd Year)
• AIA Minneapolis Director: Andrea Swan
• AIA Minneapolis Director: Lani Priddy
• Associate AIA Minneapolis Director: Rachael Spires (2nd Year)
• Associate AIA Minneapolis Director: David Wilson
• AIA Minneapolis Representative to AIA Minnesota Board: Stuart Stephens

2010 Golf Outing
See the July 27, 2009 Golf Outing Results and photos. Now looking for sponsors for 2010.  Read more.

AIA Minneapolis' Monthly Free Luncheons
Join us on the third Thursday or each month from 11:45a-1:15p.m. at International Market Square.  Learn about award-winners, government affairs, related organizations and network. More information and online registration.

AIA Minneapolis 2010 Chapter Committees
AIA Minneapolis members – get involved with your chapter! Below are your chapter’s committees for 2010, make the most of your membership and join a committee today! Contact the staff liaison for more information, see the descriptions on the committee page, or fill out and return the 2010 Member Profile Form.

Great City Design Teams
Five Minneapolis neighborhoods were chosen for some make-over design help from Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak’s Great City Design Teams. Teams of volunteer architects, landscape architects, urban designers and developers worked with residents and community groups in five key neighborhoods throughout 2007 to develop design visions for future possible changes. Read more.