August 2010
Rocky Mountain Chapter News
COUNCIL OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITY PLANNERS, INTERNATIONAL
Note from the President
It’s hard to believe that the spring and summer have gone so quickly, but now the time to head back to school is just around the corner. As CEFPI members, we often feel like proud parents when we finish the punch list for a project. It’s like finishing up the back to school shopping! Our designs, whether renovations or new buildings, aren’t really a school until the students move in. Sure, the beginning of the project is exciting, but not like the end. It’s not until you see smiling faces checking out what’s new and hear feet running down the halls that you know that the project was a success. Summer schedules can be challenging and often fast-paced, but knowing that new generations of learners are going to be immediately impacted should be an inspiration to us all!
Like proud parents, we should embrace this opportunity to show off our project to our friends and colleagues in the Chapter. What a great way to see the best of the best in the area and see new trends and ideas being implemented right here in the Rocky Mountain Region! It is the collaboration and idea-sharing that makes this chapter so great, and now is the time to offer tours, give presentations and be proud of your newest project.
I hope that many of you are considering a trip to the 2010 CEFPI Annual World Conference & Expo this September in San Jose. This conference will provide many educational opportunities and will help members explore ways to re-think and re-shape learning environments and to be able to create world-class educational spaces for our clients…the students. The conference features timely seminars on topics that are important to all of us and can help us transform the educational environments that we design and work in.
Again, just like the start of the school year is a time of change and looking forward to the next year this is also a time of transition for our chapter. While the term as CEFPI President is very rewarding, it can also be challenging. I entered this role with great respect for my predecessor and hope that I have been able to continue the momentum and provide valuable leadership to the Board, and Members. It will soon be time to hand the reins to Kaki Zeeb and wish her luck in the role as President for the next year. We should all support Kaki in any way we can, because her success is our success.
Thank you all for the opportunity to have been able to serve as your President for the last year and most of all, for your friendship and support. I respect the unique perspective and skills you each bring to the Chapter and have enjoyed being able to work with every one of you to make this Chapter so successful!
Bob Binder - DLR Group
UPCOMING EVENT – Sept. 16th
“Libraries of the Future”
Join CEFPI for a panel discussion of libraries of the future and a tour of the new Thornton Library.
Confirmed panelists are Dennis Humphries, Architect of the new Thornton Library, Pam Sandlian-Smith, Director of theRangeview Anythink Library System and Dave Sanger, DPS Director of Library Services.
If you have a candidate for our panel, or ideas for future programs, please contact our program director, Al Slattery at
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS:
For Members: Nomination forms were emailed on July 22nd and need to be returned by August 25th to the Executive Committee. This is a great opportunity for you to get more involved yourself or to nominate someone that you believe would be able to contribute to the organization at a higher level. Current Positions open:
President-Elect
1.) The President-Elect shall preside at all Chapter meetings during the absence of the President.
2.) The President-Elect shall be responsible for the Recruitment, and retention of CEFPI members in areas served by the Chapter.
3.) The President-Elect shall perform other duties from time to time as may be assigned by the President.
4.) The President-Elect shall succeed the President in office at the conclusion of his/her term of office, or upon the impairment or resignation of the President.
5.) The President-Elect is encouraged to attend the Regional Conference of the Southwest Region of CEFPI.
Treasurer/Secretary
If you need a nomination form, please email Julie Meseck at
SCHOOL BUILDING WEEK 2010 Recap
Sponsored by CEFPI and the National Association of Realtors® in collaboration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the American Institute of Architects, the American Federation of Teachers, the National Education Association and more than 20 other associations and private companies, the annual competition challenges middle school teams to think creatively as they design tomorrow's green schools to enhance learning, conserve resources, be environmentally responsive and engage the surrounding community.
http://www.cefpi.org/i4a/pages/Index.cfm?pageID=4634
Check out the CEFPI website listed above to see the winners and creative spirit of our middle school students.
Colorado/Wyoming has not participated in this program in the past, but we do have interest in some school districts and just need some volunteers. This is an amazing program, and Colorado should be represented as this is becoming more and more about the environment, and we are a leader in the movement. Please respond to this email if you are interested in this program for 2011.
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CEFPI Rocky Mountain Chapter 2010 Call for Entries
It is time for all of you, in the field of planning and design of educational facilities, to start thinking about the project(s) you would like to submit for the annual CEFPI Rocky Mountain Chapter Awards Program. It is a great opportunity to share your best planning experience or design of educational facilities with the rest of the community. We are also requesting submittals on individuals who have committed their carrier to K-12 school planning and/or design. The award ceremony will take place at the Chapter’s Annual Holiday Party. All projects will be prominently displayed as part of an exhibition during the party. All projects will be reviewed prior to the party by a selected Jury representing all sides of school planning, design and construction and evaluated within three categories: new construction, renovation and un-built projects.
Holiday Exhibition and Awards Party Location and Time:
Tuesday 7 December 2010 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
The Offices of Martin Martin Consulting Engineering
12499 West Colfax Avenue
PO Box 151500
Lakewood, Colorado 80215-3720
P: 303.431.6100
Submittal Milestone Schedule:
· July/August Call for Entries
· September 24 Application and Fees Due at Bennett Wagner & Grody Architects’ Office
· September 24 Planner of the Year Submittal Packages due at Bennett Wagner & Grody Architects’ office
· October 29 All Design and Planning Awards Submittals Due at Bennett Wagner & Grody Architects’ office
· November 13 Jury Review
· December 7 Design Exhibit Panels arrive at VTBS Architects’ Office at 3:00 PM
· December 7 Holiday Exhibition and Awards Party
5:00 PM Party starts, Awards Ceremony at 6:30 PM
· December 8 All Exhibit Panels must be picked up by 5 PM
If you have any question regarding the process, feel free to call Anne Weber-Williams at Bennett Wagner & Grody Architects, 303 623 7323.
Anne Weber-Williams
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