Message from the President

Dear IALD Members and Friends:

Enlighten 2006 is finally upon us!

I am eager for our annual education conference to begin, and for attendees to see first-hand the hard work that the Conference Planning Committee, our headquarters staff and our sponsors have put into Enlighten 2006. San Diego weather bids fair to be cooperative, and the resort location will provide a worthy backdrop for the evening events, made possible by our generous sponsors.

Many of you will be receiving this note upon arriving home from Enlighten 2006. I hope this issue of e-Reflections finds you well, recharged from the sessions in which you have taken part.

For those of you unable to attend this year's conference, keep an eye out for the special conference recap edition of e-Reflections next week.

After perusing summaries of the week's educational, networking and evening events, I am certain that you will save the dates of 11-13 October 2007, when IALD's Enlighten 2007 takes us to the city of Montreal - North America's "International City."

See you soon,

Graham Phoenix, IALD

IALD to Exhibit at Greenbuild 2006 in Denver, Colorado


Based on the success of its presence at Greenbuild 2005, the IALD will return to the "roots" of the green building trade and exhibit once again at Greenbuild 2006.

Taking place 15-17 November 2006 in Denver, Colorado, USGBC's annual conference and expo on sustainable and green building will feature three days of exceptional educational programs, workshops, tours and speakers alongside an expansive exhibit hall and sponsors.

More information on Greenbuild 2006 is available by visiting www.greenbuildexpo.org.

IALD Award Submission Deadline of 15 November Is Approaching!

The IALD is now accepting submissions for consideration for the 24^th Annual IALD Awards. Please visit the IALD web site to download the Call for Entries PDF, which includes all necessary instructions and documents.

The project must be a permanent architectural lighting design solution for which construction was completed after 1 June 2005. Projects entered last year may be resubmitted.

Entries will be accepted in the following categories

• Academic/Institutional
• Corporate
• Hospitality
• Monumental Structures/Public Spaces
• Permanent installation (any installation intended to be in place for at least two years; lighting design for temporary installations - such as special events, theatrical performances, light sculpture, light art - are not eligible)
• Residential
• Retail/Entertainment
• Site/Façade

Please note that the IALD award submission due date has been moved up to November 15.

Please contact Jennifer Jones at jennifer@iald.org with any questions.

IALD Elections : Watch Your Mailbox!

The 2007 Election Ballot is in the mail, and should reach you shortly!

Please be certain to review the biographical and personal statements contained within the brochure, select your preferred candidates, mark your votes and send in the enclosed ballot for arrival before 27 November 2006.

The 2007 slate of candidates includes:

President-Elect

Jeffrey I.L. Miller, IALD

Treasurer

Mitchell Kohn, IALD

Director at Large - Three Positions Available

Kathy C. Abernathy, IALD

David Becker, Associate IALD

Dawn Hollingsworth, IALD

Robert Shook, IALD


IALD Membership Committee - Two Positions Available

Rosemarie L. Allaire, IALD

G. Michael Gehring, IALD

James P. Youngston, IALD

IALD Becomes an AIA Registered Provider

We are pleased to announce that the IALD has recently been approved as a registered provider for the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems (CES) Registered Provider Program.

As a registered preferred provider, the IALD now has the opportunity to present targeted continuing educational programs to over 77,000 AIA members throughout the USA.

Plans are underway to register existing educational programs as well as develop new ones. In the coming months, the IALD will be seeking members to become trained presenters and to help develop new educational programs. Stay tuned for more details.

Renew Your IALD Membership Now!

Dues renewal notices are in the mail. Be sure to continue receiving IALD member benefits by promptly returning your remittance.

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Member Referrals | Professional Recognition | Public Awareness Program | Professional Development & Continuing Education | Awards Program | Networking Opportunities | Support for Lighting Design Students | Business Standards | Internship Program | Free Subscriptions | Energy Policy | Lighting Industry Resource Council | Metrics of Quality | Lighting Trade Fairs and Conferences| Information Resources | Lighting Design Education | Website | IALD Directory

Don't forget to renew your membership and continue receiving these benefits, as well as the distinction that only being an IALD member can provide.