Title: SDA Annual Holiday Party!
Location: WK Dickson
Description: 2010 Annual Holiday Party!

Special Presentation:  2011 Board Installation

• Meet the 2011 SDA Atlanta Chapter Board of Directors‬
• Participate in a Silent Auction to Raise Funds for EdSymposium11‬
• Bring Donations to Support the Atlanta Center for Self Sufficiency (formerly Samaritan House)‬
• Share Your Holiday Spirit‬

SILENT AUCTION INSTRUCTIONS

Each participant brings a gift he/she would like to donate. The item for auction may be newly purchased, re-gifted, gift cards or even services. The participant is to bring the item to be auctioned to the Holiday Party with a short description of the item along with the beginning “bid” price nicely presented in a gift bag or box. Some gifts may have their own container which is also acceptable.

Please make sure all items are “Gift Worthy” which holds a true value at the minimum of $10.00. A person may bid on his/her own item for if there is a gift that is “worth keeping” then the bid amount is sure to rise!

The silence will be that No one knows who bid on the items except the Bid Manager until the bids are closed. During this process, a slip of paper for the Bid Item in which one bids is given to the Bid Manager. The Bid Manager then posts only the amount of the highest bid of each item in efforts to spark some competition. This will be done only twice at 10-minute intervals, which allows participants to raise their amounts to gain the item.

There has been no particular goal set, but we would like to collect at the minimum $300. With 15 attendees who are willing to purchase a gift worth $20 we can meet that goal!

Samaritan House EDGE Donations: 

The EDGE (Earning Dignity, Gaining Employment) provides comprehensive daytime support services to homeless men and women in our community who are seeking employment. The focus of The EDGE is unique — we challenge homeless men and women to develop their own job search strategies and hold them accountable for taking advantage of every opportunity to change their current circumstances.
We only work with individuals who are serious about leaving homelessness and ready to commit to a plan of action for rebuilding their lives.

Support Samaritan House by Donating Clothing and Supplies

An important part of our program is helping our guests look and feel their best – to build their self esteem and prepare for job interviews. You may have clothes or supplies that you no longer need that would make a tremendous difference in their success.
Please consider if you have any of the following items that Samaritan House guests need:

Clothing—Men’s and women’s clothing suitable for job-hunting and going to work, including dress shirts, suits, ties, shoes, slacks, dresses, coats, casual clothes, socks, new underwear, and pantyhose. Please be sure the undergarments are new.
Office Supplies—Pens, paper, notepads, memo pads, résumé paper, etc.
Toiletries—Travel sized or full size shampoo, soap, razors, lotion, deodorant, etc.

Start Time: 12:00pm
Date: 2010-12-16
End Time: 1:00pm

Please e-mail the Treasurer, Patti Manley, to RSVP and make your menu selection.

Title: SDA November Monthly Chapter Meeting
Location: Gordon Biersch
Description: Surviving a Contract Negotiation

Presented by SDA Member Firm, Ames and Gough

Gregg Bundschuh and Cooper Smith, CRIS

This program identifies problem areas in a contract and will offer advice on how to successfully negotiate them.  Learning objectives include:

• Identify “gotcha” clauses‬
• Negotiating scope of services‬
• Proper indemnity clauses and limitations of liability‬
• Fees and payment terms‬

MEMBERS:  $20.00

GUESTS/NONMEMBERS:  $25.00

Please pay by cash or check the day of the luncheon.  All checks should be made payable to “SDA Atlanta”

No shows and cancellations within 24 hours will be charged

Start Time: 12:00pm
Date: 2010-11-18
End Time: 1:00pm

Please e-mail the Treasurer, Patti Manley, to RSVP and make your menu selection.

Title: SDA Annual Boss’s Appreciation Luncheon
Location: TWELVE Hotel Centennial Park
Description: Economic Forecast/Long Term Performance Trends

Presented by: Bill Fanning, PSMJ Resources, Inc.

Do you really know what’s happening in the design industry and where the future of our industry is headed?  Do you wonder how your firm measures up to other similar firms?  Do you know what you can you do now to prepare for the economic recovery?

Bill Fanning will discuss the most important trends on the horizon for the design industry.  The analysis of these trends are based on PSMJ’s own 2010 surveys of A/E/C industry financial statistics, fees & pricing data, management compensation, and market changes.  Discover what these industry developments mean to you and your firm.

• Is the recession over or is this the new reality
• Is recovery in sight‬
• How the future looks for design

Cost: $35*

*SDA members are invited to bring one guest free of charge.  Each additional guest will be $35

Please pay by cash or check the day of the luncheon.  All checks should be made payable to “SDA Atlanta” - (No Shows Will Be Charged)

Start Time: 12:00pm
Date: 2010-10-28
End Time: 1:30pm

Please e-mail the Treasurer, Patti Manley, to RSVP and make your menu selection.

Title: SDA Annual Membership Drive
Location: Gordon Biersch
Description: 2010 Membership Drive

It’s not just for individuals looking to join our Atlanta Chapter right away. We want all our current members, their guests, and all of you who have been thinking about joining SDA to attend this informative program.

Of course we will offer a wealth of information on SDA’s committees, programming, and the like.  BUT, this program will feature so much more.  Did you know as an SDA member you have the opportunity to utilize skills such as creative writing, event planning, marketing and research?  We’ll explain how you can use your talents within SDA on both a local and national level if you’re interested!  We will also focus on developing leadership skills and attaining your professional development goals.  Most importantly, we will have fun!

Do you have any of these concerns?

• How can joining SDA help my professional development? Join us September 23rd to find out the opportunities offered through membership!‬
• I’m not sure if SDA is a good fit for me. Join us September 23rd and we’ll help you figure it out!‬
• Is SDA a good networking organization? I want to make contacts my firm can use. Join us September 23rd to talk to our members and make those contacts!‬
• How can joining SDA benefit me, I’m just an Administrator. We all are; come join us September 23rd to find out how to improve your skills as an administrator and become an even better asset to your firm!‬
• I’m not sure if my Admin is interested. Invite her to this program on September 23rd to find out what we do at SDA and how we can assist in professional development!‬

Start Time: 12:00pm
Date: 2010-09-23
End Time: 1:00pm

Please e-mail the Treasurer, Patti Manley, to RSVP and make your menu selection.

Title: SDA August Monthly Chapter Meeting
Location: Maggiano’s Little Italy Buckhead
Description: Government Project Proposal/Bidding Process Panel Discussion

Moderator - Judy Sparks - Smartegies, LLC

Panelists - Rey Palma – GSFIC, Tor Brunso – USACE, Sharon Brittain – BOR, & David Hofstetter – GSA

A “how to” panel discussion with the Georgia State Finance and Investment Commission, Board of Regents,  General Services Administration and the US Army Corps of Engineers.

• Discover what winning proposals are made of‬
• Identify strengths and weaknesses‬
• Hear experiences from the professionals‬
• Discuss do’s and don’ts‬

Raffle Prize provided by The Mostess Hostess!

Start Time: 12:00pm
Date: 2010-08-26
End Time: 1:00pm

Please e-mail the Treasurer, Patti Manley, to RSVP and make your menu selection.

Title: SDA July Monthly Chapter Meeting
Location: Gordon Biersch
Description: IT Security - Spyware, Malware…Beware!

Presented by Phil Cannizzaro - InfoTank, Inc.

InfoTank provides technology management, programming, and IT support to businesses that cannot devote the resources to full-time staff.  Services include custom application and web development, as well as networks, computers and software support.  In this session we will focus on IT Security, specifically…

• Understanding Viruses, Spyware, and Malware‬
• Protection Techniques‬
• Best Practices‬
• What To Do If You Catch Something‬

Start Time: 12:00pm
Date: 2010-07-22
End Time: 1:00pm

Please e-mail the Treasurer, Patti Manley, to RSVP and make your menu selection.

Title: SDA June Monthly Chapter Meeting
Location: PSI
Description: Soils & Concrete Lab Tour - Lunch Provided by PSI!

PSI is a leading independent engineering testing firm and one of the largest consulting engineering firms in North America. Clients involved with site selection, design, construction and property management rely on PSI for environmental consulting, geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing and engineering, industrial hygiene services and facilities engineering and consulting. Through PSI’s One Company, One Call service, clients can access a wide range of engineering and environmental services, all through a single consultant.  These services are backed up by state-of-the-art equipment and AASHTO and USACE Accredited laboratory facilities.  This session will:

· Show first hand how soil classification can save our clients time and money on their projects

· Instruct participants in the types of soil testing required for their projects

· Demonstrate how concrete cylinders are tested

· Explain why Quality Control and Quality Assurance are important on your projects

Start Time: 12:00pm

Date: 2010-06-24
End Time: 1:00pm

Please RSVP to Patti Manley by Tuesday, June 23, 2010

Title: SDA May Monthly Chapter Meeting
Location: Gordon Biersch
Description: BIM Modeling & Integrated Project Development

Presented by: Advanced AEC Solutions

Speaker: Scott A. Ebert, President & CTO

Scott Ebert is a nationally known AEC/O industry analyst and BIM consultant with 10 years of BIM experience and 31 years of architectural practice.  Scott has been the President and a Mentoring BIM Architect for the Information Technology firm of Advanced AEC Solutions, a subsidiary of Soft Innovations, an Atlanta-based software consulting firm for 18 years.  He is an active speaker/trainer of BIM and the Revit software platform at AUGI CAD Camps, AIA, ASID and AGC chapter meetings and authors BIM presentations for the AEC/O industry around the country.  Scott also serves the industry as a BIM evangelist with the buildingSMART Alliance, serving to develop BIM and modeling standards while customizing and training BIM/CAD software for architectural and interior design, engineering and construction firms.  His successful mentoring and implementation training techniques has led to successful BIM and CAD implementations using Revit Architecture, AutoCad, ADT, and Bentley BIM in architectural, engineering and interior design firms across the country, and advancing private companies in their strategic planning and use of BIM.

Start Time: 12:00pm
Date: 2010-05-27
End Time: 1:00pm

Please e-mail the Treasurer, Patti Manley, to RSVP and make your menu selection.

Title: SDA December Business Meeting
Location: Richard Wittschiebe Hand
Description: SDA Atlanta Chapter monthly Business meeting

All members are welcome and encouraged to attend

Start Time: 6:00pm
Date: 2010-12-01
End Time: 7:00pm

Title: SDA November Business Meeting
Location: Richard Wittschiebe Hand
Description: SDA Atlanta Chapter monthly Business meeting

All members are welcome and encouraged to attend

Start Time: 6:00pm
Date: 2010-11-03
End Time: 7:00pm