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1 To: BSA Board of Directors & BSA Voting Members From: Emily Grandstaff-Rice AIA, President Re: BSA Annual Meeting Agenda Date: Thursday, December 4, 2014 The Annual Meeting of the Boston Society of Architects will be held at 6pm on Thursday, December 4 in the Fort Point Room of 290 Congress Street on the second floor. The meeting will be followed by a reception in the BSA Space gallery. This is a joint meeting of the 2014 and 2015 members of the Board of Directors. If you plan to attend, please reply to rsvp@architects.org or AGENDA 6:00pm Welcome 6:05pm Minutes of the October 16, 2014 meeting [VOTE] 6:10pm President s address 6:20pm Presentation of Honorary BSA Award to Brian Swett 6:30pm Proposed bylaws amendments [VOTE] 6:40pm Proposed FY2015 budget [VOTE] 6:50pm Valedictories by departing board members 6:55pm Passing the gavel 7:10pm Election results and introduction of 2015 Board and elected leadership 7:15 pm Adjournment 7:15pm Student Design Showcase and reception in BSA Space ENCLOSURES 2015 BSA board meeting dates p. 2 Minutes of October 16 meeting p. 3 President s report p. 5 Proposed bylaws amendments p. 7 FY2015 budget summary p Board of Directors p Board of Directors p Elected Committees and Delegates p. 13 If you wish to add anything to the agenda, please notify the chair prior to the meeting.

2 2015 BSA Board Meeting Dates January p Joint board reception at BSA Space January 16 9a-3p Orientation workshop (Location TBD) March a May a June a September a Joint board meeting w/ BSA Foundation November a December p Annual meeting and reception 2

3 October 16, 2014 Minutes of the board Present: Jim Collins FAIA, Rick Dimino, David Eisen AIA, Joe Geller, Emily Grandstaff-Rice AIA, Stephen Gray Assoc. AIA, Eric Howeler AIA, Ted Landsmark Assoc. AIA, Tim Love AIA, David Luberoff, Bob Miklos FAIA, Mark Pasnik AIA, Tamara Roy AIA, Josiah Stevenson FAIA, Brad Walker AIA Guests: Laura Wernick FAIA Staff: Ben Cohen, Mary Fichtner, Ann Fienman, Tyler Huntington, Conor MacDonald, Eric White Absent: Welcome: Minutes of Prior Meeting: Suzanne Charles AIA, Brandon Clifford, Mike Davis FAIA, Pamela Delphenich FAIA, Katy Flammia AIA, Peter Kuttner FAIA, Elise Woodward AIA Noting the presence of a quorum, President Grandstaff-Rice called the meeting to order at noon and welcomed the board. Upon a motion by Roy, seconded by Collins, it was VOTED to accept the minutes of the September 4, 2014 board meeting as submitted; Unanimous. President s Report: Q3 Financial Reports: 2015 Budget Review: Grandstaff-Rice delivered a brief update on several programs and initiatives, including the BSA 2015 Election and electronic ballot, the successful Beacon Yards urban design workshop, and the departure of Managing Director Ann Fienman. Grandstaff-Rice encouraged all board members to attend ABX and mingle with vendors. Controller Cohen reviewed the Q3 financial reports, including budget, investments and membership. Cohen noted that we are continuing to stay on track with our budget and are predicted to have about a $50K surplus for the year. Cohen also noted that we are doing significantly better than last year and that membership continues to be steady. Cohen also reminded the board that per the Investment Committee s recommendation and board approval, the Society s accounts are split between operating expenses and endowment. Treasurer Collins reviewed the 2015 budget proposal. He reviewed the development process, noting that it is derived from the 2014 board strategic area reports and conversations, current priorities, and our current relationship with the BSA Foundation. Collins also reviewed our top revenue streams and our top expenses, also noting that we are not raising membership dues and that we will be making our final loan payment for the Build Boston buyout in early Additionally, Collins noted the most significant change from the 2014 budget is shifting public programing and exhibitions to the Foundation including some respective staff salaries. White noted that we anticipate BSA financially support these changes over the next 7-10 years as the Foundation builds new revenue streams through programming and fundraising efforts. 3

4 Upon a motion by Dimino, seconded by Love, it was VOTED to recommend proposed budget to membership-at-large for vote at the BSA Annual Meeting; unanimous. Exhibitions Task Force Recommendations Both the BSA and BSA Foundation boards have charged the Exhibitions Task Force to clarify the gallery s mission and vision, define the target audience, develop an assessment strategy, and identify the resources needed to execute the recommendations. As chair of the Exhibitions Committee, Wernick presented and discussed the Task Force recommendations. Upon a motion by Love, seconded by Pasnik, it was VOTED to accept the Exhibitions Task Force recommendations as a working plan; unanimous. Joint Strategic Work Plan Review: 2014 Board Assessment Other Business: Adjourn: White reviewed the initial outline of the strategic five-year work plan for both the BSA and BSA Foundation. The plan illustrates our current and future work, while assigning metrics, activities and resources to it. White also noted that the plan is derived from the strategic weave and Board meeting reviews of the strategic areas. Grandstaff-Rice requested that White summarize the plan in a readable, narrative format. Grandstaff-Rice briefly reviewed the 2014 Board Assessment survey results and noted two specific areas that should be improved. She requested that staff be more explicit about board member roles and responsibilities and that all financial matters remain transparent. Both will be further discussed at the January 16, 2015 meeting. White announced to the board that Grandstaff-Rice is a recipient of the BBJ s 40 Under 40 award. Dimino reminded the board about voting no on question 1 in the upcoming election. The board previously voted to support this initiative. Upon a motion by Pasnik, seconded by Collins, it was VOTED to adjourn the meeting at 2pm; unanimous. Respectfully submitted, Mark Pasnik AIA Secretary 4

5 To: BSA Board Members From: Emily Grandstaff-Rice Re: President s Report Date: December 4, 2014 Welcome to the 2014 Annual Meeting. The main agenda of this meeting will be to approve the 2015 BSA budget, approve bylaws amendments, outline the President-elect s agenda for 2015, and review some of the great BSA achievements of BSA Election The 2015 BSA Board members have been elected and announced! Congratulations to all of the newly elected officers. As a side note, the BSA Elections, which for the first time this year were only electronic voting, saw a 25% increase in member participation. Considering benefit of saving paper and postage and increase engagement, this was a success for all. ABX 2014 With another ABX 2014 behind us, I want to thank the Board and BSA staff for their excellent production and work. The trade floor was sold months prior to the show and lots of positive feedback has come back on the educational programs. We are keeping a list of things that did not go as well as anticipated and will identify ways to improve going forward. In fact, planning has already begun on ABX 2015 will be at the BCEC in November 17-19, BSA Leadership Lunches The BSA Leadership Lunches, an initiative of Past President Mike Davis FAIA, concluded with a group session. All of the participating firms and emerging professionals spoke about the positive influence of this program for their professional networks and engagement in the practice of architecture. Many EP s identified a need to engage a more diverse range of participating firms. For the first year, a Facebook discussion group was integrated into this program which some found useful to connect with each other. Boston Living with Water Competition At ABX, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh along with other regional mayors and city officials announced the launch of the Boston Living with Water Competition which is sponsored by the Boston Harbor Association, City of Boston, Boston Redevelopment Authority, and BSA. The two-stage planning and design competition is currently underway and more information can be found at bostonlivingwithwater.com. StereoType: New directions in typography The newest exhibition at BSA Space, StereoType: New directions in typography, opened on November 13, curated by Ginger Gregg Duggan and Judith Hoos Fox of c 2 curatorsquared. Presenting works by 14 international designers, the exhibition explores opportunities at the intersection of technology and design, expanding the boundaries of traditional typography and integrating elements from the fields of animation, craft, performance, nano-science, and graffiti. It has already received local, national, and 5

6 international press coverage. The exhibition will run until May 25, 2015, after which it will travel to four additional venues. Family Design Day: Novembridge and Bridge Tour One of the most popular Family Design Days, Novembridge, was again sold out and provided children and their parents an opportunity to learn about the many bridge types spanning the city of Boston s waterways. It also provided them an opportunity to design and build their own bridge for the Fort Point Neighborhood. Canstruction There was no doubt you could miss the cans if you visited the BSA in late October. The annual Canstruction charity event and exhibition was a great success where teams of architects, designers, engineers, and contractors competed to create colossal sculptures made out of canned goods. This year s theme was Pop Culture. After the sculptures were dismantled, all the canned goods, supplied by the teams and coordinated through Whole Foods Market, were donated to the Merrimack Valley Food Bank in Lowell, Massachusetts. ArchitectureBoston: Body The 2014 fall issue of ArchitectureBoston magazine, Body, explores the intersection of design and the human body and the world it lives in. Articles highlight that buildings are not just static sculptures but are designed for movement and to engage all the human senses, and that the built environment can be both catalyst and obstacle. Editor Renée Loth emphasizes the standpoint of the Body issue this way: The issue aims to encourage/inspire designers to think more deeply about the people who will inhabit a space: how they will move through it, how it will make them feel. Equity by Design Some BSA members were able to attend the AIA San Francisco Equity by Design symposium organized by The Missing 32% Project. A great amount of research and discussion came out of this event about how the architectural profession can better reflect the society it serves. I look forward to hosting a local event in January 2015 with TM32PP Chair Rosa Sheng AIA for BSA members. Joint Strategic Work Plan Work on the Joint Strategic Work Plan is continuing with the executive committees of the BSA and BSA Foundation coming together mid-december for a workshop. I hope to have an updated draft for review in early 2015 and will focus on the completion of this project over the next year. As I write my last report as President, I want to say what an honor it has been to serve as President this year with a dynamic, engaged Board of Directors. The BSA is a special place that creates meaningful and important dialogue about the role, value, and importance of architecture. Thank you for the opportunity! 6

7 To: BSA Board Members & Membership-at-Large From: Mark Pasnik AIA, Secretary Re: Bylaws changes for 2015 Date: Thursday, December 4, 2014 Given the current relationship of the Society and the Foundation, some information within our Constitution and our Bylaws is no longer relevant. As a measure to maintain accuracy within our governing documents, the BSA board recommends that the membership-at-large, vote that both ARTICLE V (Constitution) and ARTICLE VII (Bylaws) are removed respectively. On Thursday, September 4, 2014, the BSA Board of Directors unanimously voted to bring the following bylaws amendments to the BSA membership-at-large for vote. Constitution: ARTICLE V. Trustees Section 1. There are funds in the possession of the Society which are held in trust. Every effort shall be made to preserve these funds and whenever possible to add to them. The income from these funds shall be used for the regular distribution of scholarships, awards and prizes. The trustees who are responsible for the management and spending of these funds may be guided, but not bound, by the Board s requests. Bylaws: ARTICLE VII. Boston Foundation for Architecture Section 1. Trustees The Board shall take such action as is required under the governing documents of the Boston Foundation for Architecture, including confirmation of the appointment of certain registered architects as trustees for that organization. 7

8 Boston Society of Architects 2013 Actual 2014 Budget 2014 Reforecast 2015 Budget Income Statement Revenues AIA Documents 129, , , ,488 Website 86,407 70,000 84,500 84,500 ABX 2,348,916 2,300,000 2,300,000 2,360,000 Development/Education/Grass Roots 76,451 78,000 55,660 85,800 ArchitectureBoston 279, , , ,000 External Support/Gov't Affairs/Civic Programs 10,000 16,000 8,073 18,000 Membership 1,903,826 1,881,569 1,921,880 1,912,350 Chapter Letter 17, Honors and Awards 207, , , ,300 Allied Organizations 101,286 57,975 78,570 56,625 Board & Miscellaneous 6,459 8,000 8,213 8,000 Professional Communities Committees 10, ,500 0 Communications/Public Outreach 242, , , ,000 Compensation and Benefits Human Resources 0 10,000 10,000 0 Accounting and Finance Network and Membership Data Management Supplies and Operations Investments 220, , , ,000 Building Management Royalties and other 3,334 2,000 2,000 2,000 Total Revenues 5,644,123 5,676,344 5,423,836 5,506,063 Expenses AIA Documents 9,853 5,500 5,500 5,500 Website 30,176 40,000 43,130 35,460 ABX 1,395,937 1,300,000 1,300,000 1,400,000 Development/Education/Grass Roots 41,867 71,700 49,225 63,450 ArchitectureBoston 388, , , ,900 External Support/Gov't Affairs/Civic Programs 42,331 50,850 58,900 58,000 Membership 36,816 60,000 54,500 47,000 Chapter Letter 53, Honors and Awards 211, , , ,000 Allied Organizations 188, , , ,750 Board & Miscellaneous 27,034 33,500 24,070 27,600 Professional Communities Committees 17,518 13,500 12,200 15,000 Communications/Public Outreach 580, , , ,000 Compensation and Benefits 1,836,017 1,808,942 1,881,094 1,732,441 Human Resources 64,368 31,750 31,495 32,950 Accounting and Finance 157, , , ,790 Network and Membership Data Management 151, , , ,250 Supplies and Operations 70,453 64,825 70,400 60,600 Investments 39,890 41,000 41,000 41,000 Building Management 455, , , ,033 Royalties and other Total Expenses 5,799,263 5,610,854 5,374,091 5,500,724 Operating Surplus/(Deficit) (155,140) 65,490 49,744 5,339 Depreciation 430, , , ,928 Net Surplus/(Deficit) (585,421) (232,285) (252,363) (296,589) Capital Expenditures Atlantic Wharf Fit out Database and Software Website Furniture & Fixtures 17,000 Equipment Landlord Incentive Total capex ,000 8

9 Suzanne Charles AIA Northeastern University-Ryder Huntington Ave. Boston, MA Brandon Clifford MIT 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Rm Cambridge, MA James H. Collins, Jr. FAIA ( 14) Payette 290 Congress Street, 5 th Floor Boston, MA jcollins@payette.com Michael R. Davis FAIA, LEED ( 14) Bergmeyer Associates 51 Sleeper Street Boston, MA mdavis@bergmeyer.com Pamela Delphenich FAIA ( 14) MIT Department of Facilities 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Rm NE49 Cambridge, MA pdelphen@plant.mit.edu Rick Dimino ( 16) A Better City 33 Broad Street, Ste 300 Boston, MA rdimino@abettercity.org David Eisen AIA ( 16) Abacus Architects + Planners 119 Braintree Street, Ste 318 Allston, MA deisen@abacusarchitects.com Joseph Geller ( 16) Stantec 141 Portland Street Boston, MA joe.geller@stantec.com Emily Grandstaff-Rice AIA ( 15) Cambridge Seven Associates 1050 Massachusetts Avenue egrice@c7a.com Stephen Gray Assoc. AIA ( 16) Sasaki Associates, Inc. 64 Pleasant Street Watertown, MA sfgray@gmail.com Eric Höweler AIA Harvard Graduate School of Design 48 Quincy Street Gund Hall Rm 219a ehoweler@gsd.harvard.edu Peter Kuttner FAIA ( 14) Cambridge Seven Associates 1050 Massachusetts Avenue pkuttner@c7a.com Ted Landsmark Assoc. AIA Boston Architectural College 320 Newbury Street Boston, MA ted.landsmark@the-bac.edu Tim Love AIA ( 16) Utile, Inc. 50 Summer Street Boston, MA love@utiledesign.com David Luberoff ( 14) Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study 10 Garden Street dluberoff@gmail.com Robert Miklos FAIA ( 14) designlab Architects 35 Channel Center St, Ste 103 Boston, MA rmiklos@designlabarch.com Mark Pasnik AIA ( 16) over,under 46 Waltham St. Courtyard 1 Boston, MA pasnik@overcommaunder.com Tamara Roy AIA ( 14) ADD Inc. 311 Summer Street Boston, MA troy@addinc.com Josiah Stevenson AIA ( 14) Leers Weinzapfel Associates 75 Kneeland Street Boston, MA jstevenson@lwa-architects.com Bradford Walker AIA ( 16) Ruhl Walker Architects, Inc. 60 K Street, Ste 3 South Boston, MA bwalker@ruhlwalker.com Elise Woodward AIA ( 16) Shepley Bulfinch 2 Seaport Lane, 12 th Floor Boston, MA ewoodward@shepleybulfinch.com Katy Flammia AIA ( 14) NBBJ 1 Beacon Street, Ste 5200 Boston, MA kflammia@nbbj.com 2014 BSA Board of Directors 9

10 2014 BSA Board of Directors OFFICERS President Emily Grandstaff-Rice AIA 1 st Vice President/President-elect Tim Love AIA Treasurer Jim Collins FAIA Secretary Mark Pasnik AIA VICE PRESIDENTS Vice President for Advocacy Elise Woodward AIA Vice President for Communication David Eisen AIA DIRECTORS Past President ex-officio Mike Davis FAIA Associate Director Stephen Gray Assoc. AIA Affiliate Director Joe Geller Commissioner of Design Josiah Stevenson FAIA Commissioner of Professional Practice Tamara Roy AIA Directors-at-large Pamela Delphenich AIA Brad Walker AIA Executive Director Non-voting, ex-officio Eric White FAIA Representative Peter Kuttner FAIA Public Directors Rick Dimino David Luberoff DESIGN SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVES Boston Architectural College Ted Landsmark Assoc. AIA Harvard GSD Eric Höweler AIA MIT Brandon Clifford Northeastern University Suzanne Charles AIA Wentworth Institute of Technology Ann Borst AIA Commissioner of Education & Research Bob Miklos FAIA Commissioner of Professional Communities Katy Flammia AIA 10

11 Greg Bialecki ( 17) Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development 1 Ashburton Pl Ste 2101 Boston, MA (617) gregory.bialecki@state.ma.us Jean Carroon FAIA ( 17) Goody Clancy 420 Boylston St Boston, MA (617) jean.carroon@goodyclancy.com Suzanne Charles AIA Northeastern University Ryder Huntington Ave. Boston, MA s.charles@neu.edu James H. Collins, Jr. FAIA ( 17) Payette 290 Congress Street, 5 th Floor Boston, MA jcollins@payette.com Rick Dimino ( 16) A Better City 33 Broad Street, Ste 300 Boston, MA rdimino@abettercity.org David Eisen AIA ( 16) Abacus Architects + Planners 119 Braintree Street, Ste 318 Allston, MA deisen@abacusarchitects.com Joseph Geller ( 16) Stantec 141 Portland Street Boston, MA joe.geller@stantec.com Emily Grandstaff-Rice AIA ( 15) Cambridge Seven Associates 1050 Massachusetts Avenue egrice@c7a.com Stephen Gray Assoc. AIA ( 16) Sasaki Associates, Inc. 64 Pleasant Street Watertown, MA sfgray@gmail.com Eric Höweler AIA Harvard Graduate School of Design 48 Quincy Street Gund Hall Rm 219a ehoweler@gsd.harvard.edu Peter Kuttner FAIA ( 15) Cambridge Seven Associates 1050 Massachusetts Avenue pkuttner@c7a.com Tim Love AIA ( 16) Utile, Inc. 115 Kingston Street Boston, MA love@utiledesign.com Michael MacPhail AIA Wentworth Institute of Technology 550 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA macphailm@wit.edu Elizabeth Minnis AIA ( 17) Commonwealth of MA/DCAM 1 Ashburton Pl Rm 1500 Boston, MA (857) lminnis57@gmail.com Mark Pasnik AIA ( 16) over,under 46 Waltham St. Courtyard 1 Boston, MA pasnik@overcommaunder.com Lee Peters AIA Boston Architectural College 320 Newbury St Boston, MA (617) lee.peters@the-bac.edu Tamara Roy AIA ( 17) ADD Inc./Stantec 311 Summer Street Boston, MA troy@addinc.com Patricia Seitz AIA Mass College of Art & Design 621 Huntington Ave Boston, MA (617) pseitz@massart.edu Bradford Walker AIA ( 16) Ruhl Walker Architects, Inc. 60 K Street, Ste 3 South Boston, MA bwalker@ruhlwalker.com Elise Woodward AIA ( 16) PO Box 587 Concord, MA elisewoodward@gmail.com 2015 BSA Board of Directors 11

12 2015 BSA Board of Directors OFFICERS President Tim Love AIA 1 st Vice President/President-elect Tamara Roy AIA Treasurer Jim Collins FAIA Secretary Mark Pasnik AIA VICE PRESIDENTS Vice President for Advocacy Elise Woodward AIA Vice President for Communication David Eisen AIA Vice President for Practice Jean Carroon FAIA Vice President for Membership TBD 2016 Executive Director Non-voting, ex-officio Eric White FAIA Representative Peter Kuttner FAIA Public Directors Greg Bialecki Rick Dimino DESIGN SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVES Boston Architectural College Lee Peters AIA Harvard GSD Eric Höweler AIA Mass College of Art & Design Patricia Seitz AIA Northeastern University Suzanne Charles AIA Wentworth Institute of Technology Michael MacPhail AIA DIRECTORS Past President ex-officio Emily Grandstaff-Rice AIA Associate Director Stephen Gray Assoc. AIA Affiliate Director Joe Geller Directors-at-large Elizabeth Minnis AIA Brad Walker AIA 12

13 2015 BSA Elected Committees and Delegations ETHICS COMMITTEE Mark Kalin FAIA Rebecca McWilliams, Esq. AIA Peter Nobile AIA* HONORS AND AWARDS COMMITTEE Nazneen Cooper Assoc. AIA* Deborah Fennick AIA David Gamble AIA Sarah Lindenfeld AIA Matt Noblett AIA Frano Violich FAIA MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Elaine Campos Assoc. AIA Devin Canton AIA Susan Crowe Knight AIA Caroline Fitzgerald* Jeanne Lukenda Zenovia Toloudi Rosie Weinberg Assoc. AIA Rachel Zsembery AIA* NOMINATING COMMITTEE Sam Batchelor AIA Barbara Boylon AIA Charles W. Bradley III AIA Mike Davis FAIA John Ellis AIA Gretchen Schneider AIA Ted Touloukian AIA Laura Wernick FAIA* * indicates committee chair 13