2018 AIA Honolulu Annual Business Meeting

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1 You are hereby Invited and Encouraged to Attend the 2018 AIA Honolulu Annual Business Meeting IMPORTANT! This year s Annual Business Meeting will be a separate event from the Pacific Building Trade Expo. Please see date and location details below. We will also welcome our keynote speaker Carl Elefante, FAIA, 2018 AIA National President Members, mark your calendar to attend the AIA Honolulu Annual Business Meeting AIA Honolulu A Chapter of the American Institute of Architects When: Where: Lunch: RSVP: Monday, September 17, 2018 from 11:30am - 1:00pm (see Agenda for details) New Location! Cafe Julia Hawaii (YWCA, Fuller Hall), 1040 Richards Street, Honolulu Complimentary lunch will be provided for Chapter members Members please RSVP at for an accurate lunch count Board of Directors President Geoffrey Lewis, AIA President Elect Joseph Ferraro, FAIA Secretary Lorena Yamamoto, AIA Treasurer Sean Baumes, AIA Directors Daniel Friedman, FAIA Joanna Griffith, AIA Todd Hassler, AIA Shane Kitchens, AIA Nathan Saint Clare, AIA Jonathan Sim, AIA Deirdre Stearns, AIA Jennifer Toba-Davila, AIA Aki Yoshida, AIA Associate Director Henry Schneider IV, Assoc. AIA Public Directors Larry Heim Deborah Sharkey Ex Officio Jacy L. Youn Executive Vice President AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture 828 Fort St. Mall, Ste. 100 Honolulu, HI Enclosed for your review 1) Agenda for 2018 Annual Business Meeting 2) Minutes of 2017 Annual Business Meeting 3) Proposed bylaws amendment to create a second Associate AIA Board Member position and increase the Associate AIA Board Member positions from (1) to (2)-year staggered terms Elections will be held to fill the following expiring terms AIA Honolulu Officers: Vice President/President-Elect* (2019)* automatically elevates to President in 2020 Secretary ( ) AIA Honolulu Directors: Six Architect Member Directors ( ) - Four (4) candidates will complete two-year Board of Director terms ( ); Two (2) candidates will complete one-year terms (2019) due to vacancies of unexpired Board of Director positions. One Architect Member Director, Hawaii Island Section ( ) One Associate Director (2019) If the proposed bylaws amendment is passed, two (2) candidates will become Associate Directors. AIA Hawaii State Council: One AIA Honolulu Representative to serve as Director on the AIA Hawaii State Council Board (Commencing July 1, June 30, 2022, 3-year term) Eligibility for voting As stated in the Bylaws, all AIA members and Associate AIA members in good standing for 2018, and assigned by the Institute to this Chapter as their primary membership, are eligible to vote at this meeting. Local allied members may attend but may not vote at this meeting. LIMITED VOTE BY PROXY (4.5.3): An eligible member may vote by proxy for the limited purpose of the election of directors and officers, provided that the members certifies he/she will not be in a 25 mile radius of the meeting location at the date of the meeting. The proxy shall be executed in writing and sent to the Secretary of the Chapter prior to the meeting on September 17, Send your certification/request by to contact@aiahonolulu.org. Upon request you will be provided with instructions to execute your vote. Candidate Statements ver. Included in this packet are written candidate statements from the advanced slate prepared by this year s Nominating Committee. This information will also be available as a link from our home page Section of the Chapter Bylaws also specifies that Nominations of officers and directors of this Chapter about to become vacant, excluding public director vacancies as noted in section 6.2, shall be made at the annual meeting from the floor.

2 2018 Annual Business Meeting Monday, September 17, :30 am 1:00 pm NEW LOCATION! Cafe Julia Hawaii (YWCA, Fuller Hall) 1040 Richards Street, Honolulu 11:30 am Member Check-In and Election Verification Lunch, Networking, Chapter Announcements Arrive early to enjoy a complimentary lunch and updates from your chapter 11:50 am Annual Business Meeting Begins Presiding Officer: Geoffrey Lewis, AIA, 2018 President, AIA Honolulu 2018 Annual Business Meeting Agenda Call to Order (11:50 am): Geoffrey Lewis, AIA, 2018 President Verification of Quorum: Lorena Yamamoto, AIA, 2018 Secretary Approval of Agenda & 2017 Annual Meeting Minutes Introduction of proposed bylaws amendment to create a second Associate AIA Board Member position and increase the Associate AIA Board Member positions from (1) to (2)-year staggered terms Introduction of Officers & Directors of AIA Honolulu, and one AIA Honolulu Representative to the AIA Hawaii State Council Board of Directors Vote on Candidates and Bylaws Amendment President s Report: Geoffrey Lewis, AIA, 2018 President Treasurer s Report, 2017 Financial Year: Sean Baumes, AIA, 2018 Treasurer Introduction of Executive Vice President Jacy L. Youn Keynote Speaker: Carl Elefante, FAIA, 2018 AIA National President Incoming President Remarks: Joseph Ferraro, FAIA, 2019 President Adjournment (1:00 pm)

3 2017 Meeting Minutes AIA Honolulu Annual Business Meeting Tuesday, October 24, 2017 Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu, Hawaii I. Welcome and Call to Order President Chris Hong, AIA welcomed attendees to the Annual Business Meeting and called the meeting to order at 11:50 am. II. Verification of Quorum Of the 740 eligible voting members of AIA Honolulu, approximately 170 members were present. This is more than the 10% required. The quorum was established at 12:00 pm. III. Approval of Minutes of 2016 The 2016 Annual Meeting minutes were unanimously approved as written. IV. Candidate Speeches Prior to presenting candidates, President Chris Hong, AIA asked for nominations from the floor. There were no further nominations and the ballots were confirmed to be correct as printed. The candidates, as nominated, were introduced and speeches were made by candidates running for contested positions only. Five (5) AIA members were nominated to serve as Directors on the AIA Honolulu Board, if the current Treasurer candidate was elected then we would fill 4 two-year Director terms, and 1 one-year Director term to fill the unexpired term of current Director moving to Treasurer position President: (automatically moves from 2017 Vice President/President Elect) Geoffrey Lewis, AIA 2018 Vice President/President-Elect: Joseph Ferraro, FAIA Treasurer: Sean Baumes, AIA Directors: Joanna Griffith, AIA Todd Hassler, AIA Deirdre Stearns, AIA Jennifer Toba-Davilla, AIA Aki Yoshida, AIA 2018 Associate Director: Henry Schneider IV, Associate AIA July 1, 2018-June 30, 2021 Chapter Representative to the AIA Hawaii State Council Board of Directors: Jason DeMarco, AIA Anthony De Jesus, AIA

4 2017 Annual Meeting Minutes, Continued V. Treasurer s Report: Kurt Mitchell, AIA, presented the treasurer s report of the 2016 fiscal year. VI. VII. President s Report Chris Hong, AIA gave an oral report. Incoming President s Report Geoffrey Lewis, AIA gave an oral report. VIII. Election Results As reported by President Chris Hong, AIA some of the positions on the ballot contained a single candidate for the vacant positions, and after confirming there were no objections by members present, he declared these results of the elections to stand by unanimous consent: 2018 President: (automatically moves from 2017 Vice President/President Elect) Geoffrey Lewis, AIA 2018 Vice President/President-Elect: by acclamation Joseph Ferraro, FAIA Treasurer: by acclamation Sean Baumes, AIA Directors: Joanna Griffith, AIA Todd Hassler, AIA (one-year term to replace Sean Baumes, AIA) Deirdre Stearns, AIA Jennifer Toba-Davilla, AIA Aki Yoshida, AIA 2018 Associate Director: by acclamation Henry Schneider IV, Associate AIA July 1, 2018-June 30, 2021 Chapter Representative to the AIA Hawaii State Council Board of Directors: by acclamation Jason DeMarco, AIA Anthony De Jesus, AIA IX. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 1:05 pm. Respectfully submitted, Lorena Yamamoto, AIA, 2017 Secretary, AIA Honolulu October 24, 2017

5 AIA Honolulu Bylaws Revision: PROPOSAL TO CHANGE: 1) ARTICLE 6.1 Membership; and 2) ARTICLE Directors Terms This proposal is supported by the 2018 AIA Honolulu Board of Directors and is offered for approval by the general membership at the AIA Honolulu Annual Business meeting on September 17, The following AIA Honolulu Bylaws changes are proposed: A. Create a second Associate AIA Board Member position B. Increase the Associate AIA Board Member positions from (1) to (2)-year staggered terms Resulting outcome: Pending approval, the total number of Associate AIA members will increase to (2), each with staggered (2)-year terms effective Jan. 1, Both Associate AIA board member positions will be voted on at the September 17, 2018 Annual Meeting. Reasoning: As an outcome of repositioning, the Institute and your local AIA Chapter are responding to a documented need to focus additional attention and resources to attract the younger generation to AIA to insure continuity of the profession. We are jointly committed to: Create expanded leadership opportunities for qualified associate members Support the path to licensure Facilitate a culture of mentorship among AIA firms in Hawaii Consider economic constraints impacting associate members including making membership more affordable to associate members, in concert with outreach efforts to encourage broader firm support to promote a culture of licensure.* *The AIA Honolulu Board of Directors voted at their August 2014 meeting to reduce the local dues rate for associate members by 50% (to $84/year for local dues) beginning with the 2015 dues renewal cycle. As recommended by the AIA Honolulu Board of Directors, this proposed Bylaws change would further increase the perceived value of AIA membership at all levels of the organization (AIA and Assoc. AIA). Draft new language: 6.1. Memberhip President As presiding officer Vice President/President-elect Secretary Treasurer Director(s): Eight (8) Architect members Director(s): Section Representative (One Architect Member Section Representative for each approved Section of this Chapter) Director: Associate Member (2) Public Director(s): There shall be up to two (2) Public Directors as described in section Term of Office Director Associate Member(s) shall serve two (2)-year staggered terms with one new director elected every year.

6 Nominees for AIA Honolulu Chapter Officers and Directors The 2018 Nominating Committee has prepared and presents the following slate of candidates to fill upcoming vacancies on the 2019 AIA Honolulu Board of Directors. AIA Honolulu Executive Committee Candidates Officer Candidates for AIA Honolulu Executive Committee (listed by position order) Position: Vice President/President-Elect, 2019 (One Candidate) Purnima McCutcheon, AIA Qualifications: Purnima McCutcheon, AIA, born in Mumbai, India, received a Bachelor s degree in Architecture from Rachna Sansad s Academy of Architecture in Mumbai, a Master s degree in Architecture from University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, and more recently a Graduate Certificate in Historic Preservation from the University of Hawaii. Purnima is licensed in Hawaii, California and India. With over 25 years of work experience, including 15 in Hawaii, her projects include the US Embassy Major Rehabilitation Project in Ulaanbaatar, resorts in Asia, Africa and North America, museums in North America, regional shopping centers in Asia and North America, and post-disaster, socially conscious architecture for rural communities in India. As a Design Fellow of Architecture for Humanity, Purnima was featured in the PBS/Frontline Documentary India; Building Sustainable Communities in She served on the AIA Honolulu board as a Director from 2002 through 2005 and 2015 through 2017, and as Co-Chair for the Committee on the Environment, Annual Walking Tour and Monthly Walking Tours at varying times. Statement: If elected, my presidency would align with the mid-way point of the Strategic Plan crafted and adopted by AIA Honolulu. I will further the implementation of its 4 goals, of 1. IDENTITY: Driving Member value and Engagement, 2. MEMBERS: Professional Development, 3. ADVOCACY: Public Policy, Public Awareness and Alliances, 4. ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY: Ensuring Continuing Excellence. The 4 current goals of the AIA have resonated with me since my arrival in Honolulu in Membership brought encouragement, validation, and professional relationships. Through my presidency I will work to engage inactive members and to increase membership. 2. Involvement with the Committee on the Environment, Urban Design Committee, and Codes Committee brought growth. Through my presidency, I will work to encourage participation in committees, task forces, and professional development opportunities. 3. As member of the Environmental Council and of VDAT, I advocated for sustainable design, mass transit and the bike master plan. Through my presidency, I will continue to advocate for better community oriented design, and for historic preservation. 4. As Director, and Co-chair of the annual and monthly walking tours, I contributed to the sustainability of the AIA. Through my presidency I will work to strengthen relationships with other professional organizations. Position: Secretary, (One Candidate) Jennifer Toba-Davila, AIA Qualifications: Jennifer (Jen) Toba-Davila, AIA, LEED AP is a Senior Architectural Designer with Philpotts Interiors. A native of Maui, Jen graduated from the UH Manoa s School of Architecture with a Doctor of Architecture. A licensed architect in the State of Hawaii, Jen has worked for a variety of notable firms both on the mainland and on Oahu including Gensler, Anshen + Allen Architects, IN+Form Design, Shimokawa + Nakamura Inc., and currently Philpotts Interiors. Jen is touted as a highly versatile designer having played major design and management roles in a diverse range of projects from Four Seasons Oahu at Ko Olina to the Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children s Diamond Head Tower (NICU / PICU). Her other notable projects include Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Rady Children s Hospital in San Diego, Kings Hawaiian Corporate Offices in California, The University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center and the St. Francis Wellness and Assisted Living Center. Statement: As a nominee for the Board of Director s Secretary position, I look forward to continuing to serve you and build upon the momentum that was created this year as Board Director, Chair of the Professional Development Committee and Advisor to the 5x5x5 Mentorship Program.

7 Jennifer Toba-Davila, AIA, Statement Continued Statement: I am eager to continue my involvement with the Board and the various committees, bring in new speakers and seminars for the year and take a more active role in decisions and issues at the Executive Committee level. I will continue to serve as a liaison between the AIA and sister organizations such as IIDA, and advocate for younger architects and designers to be more involved in the AEC community. As a project manager, I pride myself on organizing and running efficient meetings between all attendees and would look to bring those same skills to your board. As a nominee, I am grateful for the opportunity to serve my local chapter and I humbly ask for your consideration. Mahalo. AIA Honolulu Director Candidates ( ) Select Six (6) from the following list of Six (6) Candidates (alpha order by last name) Four (4) candidates will complete two-year Board of Director terms ( ); *Two (2) candidates will complete one-year terms (2019) due to vacancies of unexpired Board of Director positions. Position: Director, Architect Member Richard Furst, AIA Qualifications: Richard A. Furst, AIA, has been involved in the building design and construction industry in Hawaii since 2001, both on the architectural and construction sides of the spectrum. He brings a pragmatic ability to translate design intent to constructability and enjoys working with the entire project team to see the design through from drawings to completed construction. Before serving in his current position as Technical Director for Guerin Glass Architects, Richard spent over eight years with the firm Allana Buick & Bers as a Senior Consultant, where he honed his skills in construction-phase architectural services and building envelope consulting. He has been a member of AIA since 2009 and has become more involved in the Honolulu Chapter in the last two years, serving on the Land Use Ordinance Task Force and the Housing Committee. Statement: While I have always believed membership in the AIA to be invaluable, I have recently found that the more active I am in the organization, the more I ve benefitted from it. In increasing my Chapter Committee participation in the past year, I have been able to substantially enhance my learning and professional development possibilities by engaging with a broad spectrum of other architects and community members. I ve also had meaningful opportunities to provide input on addressing some of the most pressing issues facing our local community, which has been very fulfilling on both a personal and professional level. I would consider it an honor and privilege to serve as a Director on the AIA Honolulu Board, and if elected will continue to seek opportunities for our membership to have a voice in shaping local government policy changes, pursue current and new partnerships with our developer and contractor communities, and push for fostering growth patterns that contribute to the long-term resiliency and sustainability of our islands. Mahalo for your consideration. Position: Director, Architect Member Todd Hassler, AIA * Qualifications: Todd Hassler, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP has an Associate of Arts Degree in Architectural Technology from SUNY Orange and a five-year Bachelor of Architecture Degree from the New York Institute of Technology. Todd was an instructor in the Architectural Technology department at SUNY Orange for five years. During this time, he was an active volunteer organizing design competitions and coordinating field trips. Todd was a frequent design studio critic and public seminar lecturer. He was also a member of the Evaluation Committee for the Architectural Technology Department. This position required a collaborative effort in providing a self-evaluation to the Middle States Commission on Higher Education to maintain accreditation. The final evaluation confirmed compliance with the strategic plan, assessed the curriculum, and outlined additional opportunities for students. Todd has a diverse background from working in a range of architectural firms since His passion and skill set has led to multiple residential and commercial project design awards. He is currently an Associate and Project Architect at Peter Vincent Architects. Todd is currently managing the new Hoakalei Country Club Golf Clubhouse in Ewa Beach and a variety of custom luxurious residential projects. This year, Todd is filling an unexpired term as a Director on the AIA Honolulu Chapter Board. He also volunteers for the AIA Honolulu Chapter as the co-chair of the ARE preparation program and is a member of the Emerging Professionals Committee and the Young Architects Forum

8 AIA Honolulu Director Candidates ( ) Continued Todd Hassler, AIA, Statement Continued Statement: As an active AIA member, it has been a pleasure increasing my participation this year as a Board Member. Learning more about our chapter s services and discovering the benefits to our local community has made it a rewarding and inspiring experience. Which is why it is an honor to be nominated for a full two-year term as a Director. It is critical for us as an organization to encourage our emerging professionals, advance our member s benefits and enrich our community. Although this is an astounding undertaking, in my career I have learned that passion can be contagious, and I will work to motivate others with these common goals. Our Strategic Plan is a fantastic guide for us to meet these goals as well as maximize our impact and awareness not only in Hawaii, but to those beyond our beautiful archipelago. I look forward to continuing my efforts and working for us to meet these high standards. Mahalo for your consideration. Position: Director, Architect Member Chretien Macutay, AIA Qualifications: Chretien Macutay, AIA, is an Associate and Project Architect at G70. He completed his Doctor of Architecture degree from the University of Hawai'i at Manoa, and has worked for LinkLab in Honolulu and Iwamoto Scott Architecture in San Francisco, where he developed his passion and expertise in utilizing digital computational technologies in the design process. A licensed architect in the State of Hawai'i, Chretien assumes various design and management roles on a variety of hospitality and community projects, leading projects fully from conceptual design through construction closeout. As an active member of the AIA-GCA committee, Chretien is dedicated to strengthening the relationship and collaboration between building industry professionals. Statement: As a nominee to the AIA Honolulu Board of Directors, I look forward to contributing to the advancement of our AIA Honolulu Strategic Plan focusing on our Identity, Members, Advocacy and Organizational Sustainability. The board has made substantial progress to identify these critical values and over the past year, I have personally seen many members elevate the organization in these areas through dialogue and action. As a strong believer in collaborative leadership, I will push to sustain our group efforts and hope to further our cross-disciplinary approach to finding positive solutions. Position: Director, Architect Member Jennifer Poepoe, AIA Qualifications: As a former pilot, Jennifer Poepoe, AIA brings a diverse background from both the east coast and Hawaii and is a Project Architect at Ferraro Choi and Associates. Before moving to Hawaii, she received her B.Arch from New York Institute of Technology and worked in New York City for Weiss/Manfredi Architects. As an advocate for women in the profession, she worked on a variety of public projects including the Women in Military Service Memorial in Washington DC. After moving to Hawaii in 1998 Jennifer worked for Philip K. White Architects and Peter Vincent Architects before taking a sabbatical to become a pilot. As a commercial pilot, she split her time between practice at Pacific Asia Design Group and flying for a local interisland cargo company. In 2008, Jennifer joined Urban Works to manage wellknown projects such as the Punahou K1 Neighborhood and the UH Hilo Student Services Building. At Ferraro Choi, Jennifer served as Project Architect for the new East Kapolei Middle School campus and currently serves as Project Manager for the Wailuku Civic Complex on Maui. Statement: As a pilot, triathlete and architect for many community projects, I ve come to learn that being involved in my community is one of the most impactful ways to contribute to our profession and I m humbled by the opportunity to serve on the AIA Honolulu Board. Living in Hawaii and raising a family has taught me the value of mentoring our next generation, and I am especially interested in supporting both emerging professionals and women in the profession. With the decades of experience I have gained abroad and in Hawaii, I hope to bring a diverse wealth of knowledge to the Institute and further the good work that has already begun in our community.

9 AIA Honolulu Director Candidates ( ) Continued Position: Director, Architect Member Hale Takazawa, AIA * Qualifications: Hale Takazawa, AIA is a principal of his own-named firm, Practicing Architecture, Interior Architecture, Physical Planning, and Industrial Design. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from UCLA in 1990 and with a Master s degree in Architecture from the University of Oregon in He followed with an internship with Ferraro Choi and Associates He was the owner at Pacific Atelier , Director of Design for 87ZERO and now owner at Hale Takazawa, Architect 2010-present. He is licensed in Hawaii and Colorado. As a sole practitioner, Hale works with teams across the islands, nationally and internationally. His experiences range from work in the World Trade Center Twin Towers in New York, the Amundsen-Scott Station with Ferraro Choi, the Maui Ocean Center, master plans for Ko Olina, The Dole Plantation Store Expansion, units in Kona during the Kona boom of the mid-2000 s, industrial and furniture design for Ward Village, and multiple luxury homes. He has been involved with growing 3-firms in his career -both in New York and Hawaii. Hale sits on the Board of the Rotary Club of Honolulu Sunrise, the Read to Me International Board, the SHADE Institute Board, and volunteers with the Boy Scouts Troop 777 Committee. Hale also just joined as a coach for a Punahou Robotics Team. Statement: If you believe that Architects are undervalued in our community. If you believe that our society and community is overregulated and that it is unsustainable. If you believe that Licensed Architects should have more independent governance of these regulations. If you believe that we are NOT prepared for a natural or man-made disaster. If you believe that re-writing Honolulu s LUO is one of the most important changes facing our community today. If you believe that the AIA can influence this. Then I look forward to serving you. Thank you for your consideration and look forward to meeting you. Position: Director, Architect Member Kevin Wilcock, AIA Qualifications: In 2017, Kevin Wilcock, AIA, LEED AP joined RIM Architects Hawaii office as Principal bringing his 30+ years of experience in architecture and planning, with a focus on multi-family affordable and market rate housing. Kevin earned a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Oregon in Kevin became a licensed Architect in California in 1986 and Hawaii in Kevin s work from his 20 years at David Baker Architects in San Francisco includes the design of numerous mixed-use projects, totaling more than 3000 housing units, and has received more than 60 International, National, State and Local Awards. Kevin has been a member of AIA since 1993 and previously served in the San Francisco Chapter of the AIA on its Housing and Design for Aging Committees. Kevin was appointed by the National AIA President to serve on the Advisory Group (AG) of the AIA s National Knowledge Committee on Design from 2013 to During that time Kevin held positions of Secretary and Treasurer on the AG. From 2014 to 2018, the Planning Committee for the National AIA Convention selected Kevin to be one of 18 architects across the country to be Peer Reviewer for the Continuing Education Sessions at the National Conventions, helping to shape sessions and select the very best programming. In 2014, the National President of the AIA appointed Kevin to be Chair of the 2014 National AIA Awards Task Group. The Awards Task Group s goal is to recommend jurors to serve on all AIA Institute Honor Award juries. Statement: When I joined the Chapter in 2016, my first act was to create the Chapter s Housing Committee. I currently serve as Vice- Chair. My mission is to promote the development of safe, attractive, accessible, and affordable housing. For the past two years, I have been a member of the Chapter s GMM Committee, which creates the monthly member meeting programs throughout the year. I am also involved with the recently created LUO Task Force and the Marketing and Communications Task Force. As a Director, I will work to increase member involvement in articulating the value of the architect and the importance of design to public policy makers, government officials, industry partners, and the general public. I believe that our goal as an organization should be to build a better world for future generations.

10 Hawaii Island Section Director Candidate ( ) Position: (1) Hawaii Island Section Director (One Candidate) John Hetherington, AIA Qualifications: John L. Hetherington AIA, is now a fourth-generation architect, having been accepted by the State of Hawaii, licensing board based on 12 years of experience including the completion of the IDP and passing the Architectural exams in February of Originally from the Chicago area, John worked as a draftsman for his father and grandfather for several years, before moving to Pittsburgh, PA to work for several non-profits including the Imaginarium, which focused on using the arts as a tool for education, and the Pittsburgh Children s Museum as an exhibits designer. Also, he developed a traveling exhibit for the Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation, called Architecture the Building Art. Having moved to the Big Island in 1990, he has worked here as a carpenter and cabinet maker. He was an actively licensed contractor (C5, C6) from 1998 until 2006 and worked as a construction project manager as well. In 2006 he went back to his roots and worked again as a draftsman and is now a licensed architect. John is now on his second term as a member of the Kailua Village Design Commission. In May of 2015 he did a workshop on Construction Documents and Services via web presentation for AIA associates studying in Honolulu for their exams. He has also done a workshop for the Hawaii Brain Injury Support Group on making a home accessible on a budget. Recently John volunteered as an assistant in an architectural STEM program, run by Shaun Roth, AIA at Kealakehe High School. John s recent work has included, several restaurant projects, commercial and multi-family renovation projects, commercial tenant improvements projects and new residential and remodel projects on the Big Island. Statement: The AIA, of course, is a support group for its members and an advocacy group locally and nationally for the profession and for our responsibilities for public health, safety and welfare. And yes, we all love the fleeting glory of creating a beautiful design, but there are a lot of nuts and bolts involved in bringing a project to fruition. The passing on of ethics, constructive attitudes and practical knowledge to the younger generations of aspiring architects, to me, is a key function of the AIA. The architectural tradition I was raised in, expressed the profession of architecture as a service industry, assisting clients to realize their dreams, guiding them in wise decisions and in community service. I have been very fortunate in my life, to have received mentoring both from family and since being in Hawaii, from AIA members, mostly informally. I have worked with several aspiring Architects here on Hawaii Island, loaning study material, providing guidance on how to focus their efforts in studying for their exams, and encouraging them to follow through with their dreams. AIA Honolulu Associate Director Candidates (2019) Two (2) Candidates for 1 available position (listed in alphabetical order by last name). If the bylaws amendment is passed, both candidates will become Associate AIA Directors. Position: Associate Director Henry G. Schneider, Assoc. AIA Qualifications: Henry G. Schneider IV, Assoc. AIA, AIAS is a Field Technician for Trinity ERD. Born and raised in Hawai i, he is still happy that this is home. While enjoying living in Boston and San Diego, he was proud to return to the University of Hawai i at Mānoa and receive his Bachelor of Environmental Design in Henry is the current Associate AIA Director and would be honored to return for a second year. He is Chairperson for the Emerging Professionals Committee and a coordinator for the 5x5x5 Mentorship Program. As a regular attendee at AIA events, he also sits on the General Membership Meeting, Design Awards and Film committees, but is always willing to lend a helping hand wherever needed. Through the UH Relations sub-committee, Henry maintains his relationship with AIAS and the School of Architecture to keep the lines of communication and collaboration open between the organizations. At UH, he was involved with AIAS, NAAB, the Associated Students of the University of Hawai i and Pi Sigma Epsilon. As an alumnus, Henry is the President of the UH School of Architecture Alumni Association. He oversees the organization and its events that includes the annual golf tournament, annual business dinner meeting and other events, but is most proud of the Beaux Arts Ball which will enter its third year in Statement: I am honored to be nominated again for the position of Associate Director. After serving in this capacity with AIA Honolulu for the past year, I have seen the drive and determination of our emerging professionals grow to get involved and contribute to the organization. We ve seen how the Emerging Professionals Committee has been successful in bringing in new members to AIA Honolulu and introduce them to their areas of interest and I am highly invested to see that continue to grow.

11 AIA Honolulu Associate Director Candidates (2019) Continued Henry G. Schneider, Assoc. AIA, Statement Continued Statement: If re-elected, I will continue to work on creating new opportunities for engagement and leadership and to assist emerging professionals in transitioning from school to professional practice. Through our subcommittees, I would like to involve more emerging professionals in the organization. And as a Board member, I will continue to advocate for a stronger voice of our emerging professionals. Thank you for your consideration. I would be deeply humbled to once again represent my fellow colleagues and friends on the AIA Board of Directors. Position: Associate Director Danielle Yafuso, Assoc. AIA Qualifications: Danielle S.N. Yafuso, Assoc. AIA is vice president at First Hawaiian Bank in the Bank Properties Division, where she manages design, construction and facilities maintenance for the Bank s 60 branches throughout the state of Hawaii, Guam and Saipan. A graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa School of Architecture, she spent 9 years in various architecture practices in Hawaii, Los Angeles and Europe before returning home to be an owner s representative in the luxury hospitality and banking industries. She currently serves a board member of the Hawaii Architectural Foundation. Statement: Since serving on the Hawaii Architectural Foundation, I have rediscovered my connection to the architectural community and feel that I have a unique perspective to share with the profession. With a varied portfolio in hospitality, retail and theater projects, coupled with my operational background, I am grateful for the comprehensive lens through which I experience design. Being in the ownership role for over a decade, I have the privilege of engaging with many of those served by the AIA Honolulu office. I feel that much of my professional responsibility lies in bridging the needs of business owners with the design team s objectives and skill sets. If elected, I look to deepen the relationships between these groups and look forward to bringing other associated architecture professionals to the table. Thank you for your consideration of my service to the AIA Honolulu Board of Directors. --- End of AIA Honolulu Board of Director candidates as presented by 2018 Nominating Committee --- AIA Honolulu Representatives to serve on the AIA Hawaii State Council Board of Directors ( ) One (1) candidates for 1 available position: July 1, June 30, 2022 (3-Year Term) Position: AIA Honolulu Representative to the AIA Hawaii State Council Board of Directors Reid Mizue, AIA Qualifications: Reid Mizue, AIA returned home to Honolulu following a degree from the University of Arizona College of Architecture, Planning, and Landscape Architecture and was able to attain working experience at several well-known local firms. He also became involved as a participating member of the AIA Honolulu. Simultaneously, he worked through NCARB, the rigors of studying for the ARE and swiftly passed exams to achieve licensure. As a young leader he has served two consecutive terms as a Director to the AIA Honolulu s Board. In addition, he is a consistent contributing member on multiple planning committees, and chairing two very active committees. In 2011 he was able to launch his own design studio and have been in operation of a growing architectural practice now for over seven years. Statement: I am passionate about the programs our local AIA chapter has put forth for membership enrichment and believe we are beginning to truly make headway in creating distinct value for our members. Our programs aim to provide support to both seasoned architects as well as those aspiring designers/associate members who crave mentorship and direction.

12 AIA Honolulu Representative Continued Reid Mizue, AIA, Statement Continued Statement: Being able to retain information from attending two AIA National Grassroots Leadership Conferences in Washington DC has increased my interest in how I can assist our profession through engagement on the Regional and National organizational levels. I was fortunate enough to become inspired and then along the way learn from so many knowledgeable mentors/architect members. It is important that many within our profession understand government interface, how policies / proposed bills affect our Chapter, members, & practices, and from an advocacy standpoint to continue to outwardly support the flow of pertinent information, viability, and relevancy of our profession. Thank you for the nomination and for the opportunity to serve the profession at the Hawaii State Council level. I look forward to potentially being able to garner your votes and represent you well. Mahalo! --- End of Annual Business Meeting Package --- Introducing our 2019 AIA Honolulu Public Directors (Non-Voting Positions) The Board of Directors can appoint up to 2 Public Directors and their term shall not to exceed 2 years. Position: Public Director Jennifer Pang Qualifications: Jennifer Pang is President of marketing firm Pang Communications. With more than 20 years of public relations experience, she specializes in developing integrated communications programs that use all methods of communications to deliver results. Jennifer is well versed in media relations, including crisis communications and business-to-business marketing, media spokesperson training, special event planning and promotions, community relations and digital strategy. Prior to founding PC in 2006, Jennifer served as a director for the corporate communications group at Communications Pacific. Previously, she served as marketing communications area manager at Paramount's Kings Island, the Midwest's largest and most popular theme park where she rebuilt the media relations program, spearheaded community outreach initiatives, handled in crisis communications issues, organized and executed corporate special events for brands such as Nickelodeon and Tomb Raider, and served as spokesperson in broadcast and print interviews. Pacific Business News named Jennifer among its prestigious Forty Under 40 class in 2009 and the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Hawaii Chapter has honored Jennifer with nearly 30 Koa Anvil and Koa Hammer awards for public relations work done on behalf of her clients, including the prestigious BEST IN SHOW award in Jennifer earned her bachelor s degree from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. She is a graduate of The School for Creative and Performing Arts in Cincinnati where she completed a double major in musical theater and vocal music. She still performs today at the biennial Society of Professional Journalists GRIDIRON at Diamond Head Theatre. Position: Public Director Larry Heim, Hon. Affiliate Qualifications: Larry Heim, Hon. Affiliate is President of HONBLUE, a Hawaii based Technology Company that manages, transfers, and accelerates the flow of information within the design and construction industries. A lifelong resident of Honolulu Larry is a proud product of the Hawaii state school system including the University of Hawaii. Larry sits on a number of industry related boards: NAIOP Hawaii Chapter, Hawaii Architectural Foundation, The GIFT Foundation, AIA Honolulu Board, and the University of Hawaii School of Architecture Advisory Council. Statement: The architectural profession needs to do a better job of asserting its unique training and talents into the community dialog of how and why good design is so important to the human condition. Architects- Rise up! Save us from the mediocracy of thoughtless planning and poor design.