IAWA Executive Board of Advisors: March 3, 2000

IAWA

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IAWA Executive Board of Advisors

Meeting: March 3, 2000
4:10 p.m. Cowgill Hall, Virginia Tech

Present:

Jeanette Bowker, Donna Dunay, Marcia Feuerstein, Humberto Rodriguez-Camilloni, and Mitzi Vernon.

Invited: Milka Bliznakov, Dawn Buchnaq (GA), Quinson Cao, Gerrianne Schaad, Dana Keith

Absent:

Gail McMillan

Call to Order:

Chair Donna Dunay called the meeting to order at 4:10 p.m.

Agenda Items:

Approval of 2/8/00 minutes: Humberto Rodriguez-Camilloni so moved, Marcia Feuerstein seconded the motion and the minutes were approved unanimously. Agenda was approved with additions.

Treasurer's Report: Bert Rodriguez-Camilloni reported total monthly gifts received was $235. Donors are Sarell Weisberg, Eva Huebscher, Christine Bevington and Seth Weine.

IAWA Newsletter: Marcia Feuerstein is waiting for articles to be submitted electronically to her before the end of March. Marcia noted that the Milka Bliznakov prize winners will be included in the newsletter. The board also requested that fundraising goals should also be included in the newsletter.

Annual Newsletter preparation: Milka Bliznakov reminded the Advisors that the Newsletter was awarded a national prize from the AIA. She suggested that we remind Dean Knox of this fact. She also reported that Denise Orden would notify Sandy Broughton of her responsibilities concerning the Newsletter. Donna Dunay suggested that a student (hired with the Dean's office's funds) with strong graphic skills might take over the layout. Within this next month, Donna, Marcia and Mitzi will explore options with the Dean's office regarding hiring someone for the graphic work of the newsletter and will then work with Sandy on coordination.

Milka Prize: Milka Bliznakov discussed changing the name prize to "IAWA Prize, in Honor of Milka Bliznakov " as well as noting specific sponsors.

Fundraising: Mitzi Vernon suggested that fundraising goals become a separate section within the newsletter to include sponsors for the IAWA Prize as well as other projections, such as money still necessary for creating an interest bearing foundation account. Geri Schaad asked the Advisors to be aware of the amount of time required for processing materials, and suggested that this become part of the fundraising agenda: one cubic foot of material requires 40 hours of work. Marcia Feuerstein noted that shipping fees are much higher than the library has expected, are they are not willing to pay these costs. For example one complete project from Berlin, if shipped, will cost over $1000.00, however, Milka Bliznakov, who will be in Berlin, will pick it up and should be reimbursed approximately $300.00 for this extra 'luggage" of three boxes of materials, saving the library $700.00.

Annual meeting date: Annual meeting date has been set to September 9 and 10, 2000. Everyone was in agreement. Marcia Feuerstein suggested that we plan an exhibit in the Cowgill Lobby for the IAWA Annual Meeting, as well in other areas on campus.

Nominations: Milka Bliznakov reported that Blanche van Ginkel would not stand for re-election.

IAWA Executive Board of Advisors meeting: The next meeting will be April 6, 2000 at 4:00 p.m. tentatively at 201 Cowgill Architecture Conference Room. Donna Dunay will invite Paul Knox, Frank Weiner, and Sandy Broughton to attend. IAWA Newsletter as well as IAWA's status as a College vs. a Department Center will be discussed.

Donna Dunay adjourned meeting at 5:15 p.m. Minutes taken by Dana Keith and proofed by Marcia Feuerstein.