High Density Exterior Hardwoods in Sustainable Design

Open to New England Chapter AWI Members & Guests

High Density Exterior Hardwoods in Sustainable Design
at the
New London Plaza Hotel Holiday Inn

35 Governor Winthrop Boulevard, New London, CT 06320 - 860.443.7000

Wednesday, March 20^th, 2013

Course# IPE223 (1 hour face to face instructor led. 1.0 SD/HSW/LU Credits)

Directions to the New London Plaza Hotel Holiday Inn in New London, CT

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Program Sponsors

Rulon - has been manufacturing wood ceilings and acoustical wood walls for over 25 years, and has been an FSC® Chain-of-Custody certificate holder for 10 years! Rulon’s state-of-the-art headquarters and manufacturing facility was built from the ground up to reflect their environmental consciousness and promotes clean, efficient production practices. Their facility is located in Saint Augustine, Florida.

VT Industries - is family-owned and operated, and has grown to become the industry leader in Architectural Wood Doors and Stone Surfaces, as well as Fine Laminate Countertops. Their manufacturing techniques are constantly monitored and adapted to ensure environmental responsibility. VT manufactures their doors and countertops with sustainable materials, offering recycled, FSC certified, GREENGUARD Certified, and no added urea-formaldehyde products.

Spectra Seating - is engaged in the business of manufacturing booths to the hospitality industry. They have established a 20-year record of making quality restaurant and commercial furniture to meet the stringent on-time demands this industry requires. They also offer re-upholstery service on large renovation projects.

Whitehawk Construction - is a Commercial Union Contractor specializing in higher-end Millwork Installations in the areas of Private Institutions, Hospitals, Colleges, Retail, Laboratory Fit-ups Gaming and Landmark Historic Restorations. Representing over 35 years of experience in the business they have developed a reputation as a firm capable of handling the more challenging work while maintaining the highest level of detail in every situation. Whether the project requires 2 workmen or 100, they have a history of completing our projects on time and without compromise. Their work is their signature and they welcome your review.

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Please join us for this course on
High Density Exterior Hardwoods in Sustainable Design

Course Description:

This course focuses on the usage and function of high-density exterior hardwoods in sustainable design projects. Topics explored include; sustainable yield harvesting, life cycle assessment, project design utilizing sustainable design principles and more.
Course# IPE223 (1 hour face to face instructor led. 1.0 SD/HSW/LU Credits)

• Learning Objective 1: Participants will be able to recognize, identify and specify high-density exterior hardwood products harvested by sustainable yield forestry methods.
• Learning Objective 2: Participants will learn about current sustainable yield forestry options available including FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) and IBAMA/SEMA methodology.
• Learning Objective 3: Participants will review a life cycle cost analysis case study, comparing high-density exterior hardwoods and other currently available material options.
• Learning Objective 4: Participants will explore project design opportunities utilizing the principles of sustainable design with high-density exterior hardwood products.

Course presented by Chris Nolan, of General Woodcraft

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Agenda:

• 12:00 - 1:00 pm — Lunch
•   1:00 - 1:20 pm — Sponsor Presentations
•   1:20 - 1:30 pm — FSC Presentation
•   1:30 - 2:00 pm — Learning Objective 1 & 2
•   2:00 - 2:20 pm — Sponsor Presentations
•   2:20 - 3:00 pm — Learning Objective 3 & 4
•   3:00 - 3:30 pm — Q & A Session

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Pre-registration is required; please email your registration and mail your payment to NEAWI, 245 First Street 18^th floor, Cambridge, MA 02142

NEAWI members: $35 in advance or $40 at the door
Non-NEAWI members: $90 ($50 credit towards 2013 NEAWI membership).

Register now!
Download the registration form here.

NEAWI is a 2012 AWI Distinguished Chapter

Congratulations to the following Chapters for their exemplary leadership

 on becoming AWI "Distinguished Chapters" in 2012!

AWI Carolinas Chapter

AWI Iowa / Nebraska Chapter

AWI Heart of America Chapter

AWI New England Chapter

AWI Ohio Valley Chapter

AWI Central Pennsylvania Chapter

AWI Texas Chapter

AWI Virginia Chapter

AWI Washington Chapter

Please know you have provided a great service to your chapter, AWI, and the architectural woodwork industry.  Through your devotion and untiring efforts, and talents, you have made the architectural woodwork industry stronger, more vital, and more visible.... and we are ALL deeply grateful...  Thank you!!!

Congratulations on your superb leadership!

Best regards,

Gregory M. Bednar, ALA, CSI, CDT

AWI Chapter Development Services

571-323-3629

Jumpstart Your New Year With "Best Practices"

Open to New England Chapter AWI Members & Guests

Jumpstart Your New Year with "Best Practices"
at the
Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center

181 Boston Road, West Marlborough, MA 01753

Wednesday, January 16^th, 2013

Directions to the Best Western Royal Plaza in Marlborough, MA

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Program Sponsors

Rex Lumber In business for over 60 years, Rex Lumber is one of the largest wholesale foreign and domestic hardwood distributors on the eastern seaboard. Rex Lumber also offers many softwood species as well as custom mouldings and millwork. Mouldings can be offered profile sanded, primed, and/or finished; all done in Rex's own mills to ensure the quality you expect.

East Coast Interiors has become one of the fastest growing providers of carpentry services in the Northeast for one reason — details. As a "turnkey" provider, East Coast is ready to take on a complete range of carpentry services. From installation of architectural millwork to framing, we're ready. You are in safe hands when East Coast is part of your team.

DiMatteo Group Insurance - John DiMatteo is a principal and certified financial planner of an Accredited Investment Fiduciary. John has assisted companies with managing their retirement plans for over 20 years. He will discuss recent defined contribution plan (401k) fee disclosure regulations and what it means for plan sponsors (business owners).

North East Wood Sales

North East Wood Sales is an independent manufacturer’s repping company specializing in architectural plywood and architectural flush doors. We bring 27 yrs. of experience to our customers to tap into. Companies that we represent are as follows; Precision Veneer products – Mfg. of Custom Plywood, Dormond Industries – Mfg. of Flush Doors, and RK Doors – Mfg. of Flush Doors & Frames.

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Please join us for this complimentary roundtable on
Best Practics

Program Description:

Members of AWI report that membership in a “Best Practices” group is one of the most rewarding benefits of AWI membership. NEAWI is hosting a Best Practices seminar for our members to participate in on January 16th 2013. Join your fellow members and discuss industry topics in a roundtable environment. Share you insights and gain new perspectives on topics ranging from contract negotiation through installation. Moderators will be on hand to summarize discussions and present a synopsis to the group.

Facilitators:

Ken Bertram, CEO of Herrick & White, National AWI Best Practices participant

John Ianiri, CEO of Fairfield County Millwork, National AWI Best Practices partipant

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Agenda:

• 12:00-12:30 pm — Lunch
• 12:30-12:50 pm — Sponsor Presentations
• 12:50-  1:00 pm — Best Practice Introduction
•   1:00-  2:00 pm — Round Table Discussion Session I
•   2:00-  3:20 pm — Round Table Discussion Session II
•   3:20-  4:00 pm — Moderator's Recaps

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Pre-registration is required; please email your registration and mail your payment to NEAWI, 245 First Street 18^th floor, Cambridge, MA 02142

Register now!
Download the registration form here.

Photos from the Fall Program, Specifying Architectural Woodwork & Millwork at the Boston Society of Architects

The NEAWI Fall Program was held on September 19th at the Boston Society of Architects (see here for the event announcement, with more information on the presenters, sponsors and host), on "Specifying Architectural Woodwork & Millwork".  The presentations were by Mark Kalin, president of Kalin Associates and Woody Vaughn, principle of Vaughn Woodworks Consultants.

These pictures were taken by Doug Fyffe, vice president of The Chamberlain Companies.

Past Presidents of the NEAWI

Bruce Chapin, Tye Waller, Kevin Barlow

Many thanks to the presenters, the attendees, the event sponsors, the event hosts and caterers, the photographer, and particularly to the Board of the NEAWI - all of whom helped to make this complimentary Fall Program a success!

Specifying Architectural Woodwork & Millwork

Open to New England Chapter AWI Members & Guests
Specifying Architectural Woodwork & Millwork
at the
Boston Society of Architects

290 Congress Street, Suite 200, Boston, MA 02210
Wednesday, September 19^th, 2012



Program Sponsors
3 Form: is the leading manufacturer of award-winning, sustainable building materials and architectural hardware solutions for the Architecture + Design industry.
Topaz Engineering Supply, Inc.: serving the needs of Architects, Engineers, Designers, and CAD Professionals since 1980. Experts for all your wide format and office document needs.
Wilsonart International: a world-leading producer of decorative surfacing products. No matter what your budget or style, whether you are a design professional or a consumer, we have a product to fit your needs. Where Great Ideas are Surfacing!

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Directions to the Boston Society of Architects in Boston, MA
Atlantic Wharf Parking Garage is located at 280 Congress Street, call 617-603-7195 for rates.

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Please join us for this complimentary seminar on
Specifying Architectural Woodwork & Millwork

Program Description:

This seminar will educate Architects and Specification Professionals about current AWS Standards and the options that can be selected in properly defining architectural woodwork. The presenters will provide a brief overview of the Architectural Woodwork Standards Edition 1, and the CSI format for this division. Our goal is to enhance capability of specification writing for Architects and Specification Professionals. Sample specifications will be part of the presentation, available to take away. (AIA CEU Credit, along with a complimentary copy of the AWS publication.)

 

Participating Presenters:

Mark Kalin, FAIA, FCSI, LEED, President of Kalin Associates

Woody Vaughn, Principle of Vaughn Woodworks Consultants

Mark and Woody are well known authorities throughout the woodworking and specification communities. This is a rare opportunity to hear them discuss topics that will help you enhance your specifications and ensure your project guidelines are clearly defined.

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Agenda:

• 5:00 am — Reception / Networking (cash bar)
• 5:30 pm — Annual Awards & Table Top Exhibitors presentation
• 6:00 pm — Buffet Dinner
• 6:30 pm — Specifying Architectural Woodwork & Millwork

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On behalf of NEAWI, this is a complimentary event
Pre-registration is required; please submit the form below.

Register now!
Download the registration form here.

NEAWI Annual Golfing Outing 2012

Upcoming Outing Announcement
New England Chapter AWI Members & Guests
Annual Summer Golf Outing 2012
Monday, July 30^th, 2012, 7:30am (9:00am tee time) EDT

Blackstone National Golf Club
227 Putnam Hill Road, Sutton, MA 01590
508-865-2111
Directions to Blackstone National Golf Club

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Please join us for our annual Summer golf outing at Blackstone National Golf Club. If you attended the outing last year, than you know what a fantastic landscape this course rests on.
This beautiful, upscale eighteen hole course is centrally located between Boston, Providence, Hartford, and Worcester. The greens are large and have gradual slope. Sand bunkers are strategically located to the sides of the greens, allowing roll-up shots on all the holes. The fairways are lined with trees, however, they are spacious and forgiving. There are moderate elevation changes throughout the course.

Join us for a relaxing day in the sun with great company, good food, and exciting raffle prizes. Continental breakfast begins at 7:30am, and Tee time is at 9:00am. Lunch is included.

For further information or to RSVP please click the registration link below.

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NEAWI ANNUAL SUMMER OUTING DONATIONS
In an effort to make prizes more rewarding we are requesting donations of the following GOLF items: Balls, Bags, Clubs, Umbrellas, Gift cards, Tees, and other items.
Please bring the items to the event or feel free to contact the Outing Committee in advance with your donation(s). An announcement of all donations will be made during the outing.

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Golfing:
Be at Blackstone National Golf Club by 7:30 am for a continental breakfast; tee time is 9:00 am.
Event fee $125.00 — includes golfing, breakfast and lunch
Optional hole sponsorship $50.00
Event fee and hole sponsorship $175.00
You may invite up to a maximum of 10 guests at these same fees.

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If you have any questions, please contact the Outing Committee via:

Bruce Chapin		508-380-2205		BChapin@AtlanticPlywood.com
Mike Sinrich		781-248-4410		mike.sinrich@blum.com
Mike Sarno		781-820-2968		msarno@masscabinetsinc.com
Tye Waller		617-858-1615		tye.waller@neawi.org

Sign Up For The Outing TODAY!
On-line registration and payment available HERE.

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Save the Date!
NEAWI Fall Program — Specifying Architectural Woodwork and Millwork, presented by Mark Kalin, President, Kalin Associates, Inc. and Woody Vaughn, Principle, Vaughn Woodwork Consultants. The NEAWI Fall Program will be on Wednesday, September 19^th, at the Boston Society of Architects, Boston, MA, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.
More information coming here soon.

NEAWI Annual Fishing Event

Upcoming Outing Announcement
New England Chapter AWI Members & Guests
Annual Summer Fishing Outing 2012
Friday, June 22^nd, 2012, 8:00am — 4:00pm EDT

Captain's Fishing Parties
10 82^nd Street, Plum Island, Newburyport, MA 01950
978-462-3141
Directions to Captain's Fishing Parties

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You are invited to our Annual Fishing Outing to be held at Plum Island in Newburyport, Massachusetts, with Captain's Fishing Parties.

Greetings Mate!
It's that time of year again, you can taste the buttery baked or char grilled striped bass as it melts into your mouth, but what makes it so special is that it's your very own catch.

Please join us for an action packed, fun filled fishing experience. Cash prizes are awarded for the 1st catch, the largest catch, as well as the least desirable catch of the day!
Bring along the family, and please don't forget to bring the ice chest to take home your catch.
Also, bring a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, warm clothes since it tends to be 10-15 degrees cooler on the water.

This year's BBQ and grilled lunch is sponsored by Great In Counters, Inc; thanks, Kimberly Homs!
You can count on our very own, Kevin Barlow, to put out a marvelous display of fine BBQ throughout the day, along with his family famous hot sauce, so please come with a healthy appetite!

For further information or to RSVP please click the registration link below.

Fishing:
Be at Captain's Fishing Parties by 8:00 am
Event fee $65.00 — includes fishing and Chef Barlow's BBQ
You may invite up to a maximum of 10 guests at these same fees.

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If you have any questions, please contact the Outing Committee via:

Tye Waller

617-858-1615

tye.waller@neawi.org

 
Sign Up For The Outing TODAY!
On-line registration and payment available here.

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Save the Date!
NEAWI Fall Program — Specifying Architectural Woodwork and Millwork, presented by Mark Kalin, President, Kalin Associates, Inc. and Woody Vaughn, Principle, Vaughn Woodwork Consultants. The NEAWI Fall Program will be on Wednesday, September 19^th, at the Boston Society of Architects, Boston, MA, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.