News and Awards

2009 AIBD Convention Notes:

AIBD 2009/2010 Board of Directors Meeting
The following is a report from the recent AIBD convention this month.
The four main actions of this year’s Board were:
The Election of new Officers:
Dan F. Sater, II (FL) – President
Alan Kent (TX) – Internal Vice-President
Viki Wooster (OR) – External Vice-President
Kerry Dick (TX) – Secretary/Treasurer
Paul Cole (SC) – Eastern District Director
Ron Ressler (MI) – Central District Director
David Ludwig (AZ) – Western District Director

Secondly, the Board requested that the 2010 Convention, originally slated for Michigan, be moved to 2011.  Due to the recession and the low attendance at the Portland convention, convention planners requested the opportunity to host 2010’s meeting in an effort to recoup some of the financial loss.

Next the N.C.B.D.C. Council proposed an increase of the current $75.00 fee for AIBD Designers, to $195.00.  AIBD will continue to track CEU’s and offer discounts for taking the test and help boost membership.

Lastly, and probably most momentous is the merger of the AIBD-DC with the AIBD-CA.  AIBD-CA will be absorbed into AIBD-DC forming one stronger non-profit corporation.  This action should benefit the entire AIBD organization.

On a more personal note, the membership report reflected a 27.27% increase in Louisiana’s AIBD making us the leader of all AIBD state societies!  Congratulations Louisiana!   Unfortunately, due to the down turn in the economy all of the other states with the exception of Iowa, the North East group and Pennsylvania showed a dramatic decline in membership.  However with the increased membership in these four groups, the 2009-2010 budget has been met by 130.40%.

And finally, we would like to welcome Athea-Anne Lee as the newest member of our national AIBD Staff.  Ms. Lee will be assisting Steve Mickley and answering your phone calls in our Washington, DC office.  Ms. Lee is a native of Covington, Louisiana and is looking forward to meeting each of you.

Awards  Larry James   Larry James Designs

1. AIBD – National Design Competition 1993 - First Place Unbuilt Design
2. AIBD – National Design Competition 1994 – First Place Unbuilt Design
3.AIBD – National Design Competition 1994 - First Place Working Drawings
4. Best-Selling Home Plans 1998 – First Place Under 1500 Square Feet
5.  Hall of Fame – In recognition of the 1,000th sale of plan
6.  Best-Selling Home Plans 1999 – First Place 2000-2499 Square Feet
7.  Best-Selling Home Plans 1999 – Second Place Under 1500 Square Feet
8.  Best-Selling Home Plans 1999 – Third Place 2000-2499 Square Feet
9.  Plan Sales Award 1999
10. Best-Selling Home Plans 2000 – Second Place 2000-2499 Square Feet
11. Best-Selling Home Plans 2000 – Third Place 2000-2499
12. Best-Selling Home Plans 2001 – Second Place 2000-2499 Square Feet
13. Best-Selling Home Plan 2002
14. Best-Selling Home Plans 2002 – First Place 2000-2499 Square Feet
15. Best-Selling Home Plans 2002 – Third Place Overall
16. Best-Selling Home Plans 2002 – Third Place 2000-2499 Square Feet
17. Best-Selling Home Plans 2003 – Second Place 2000-2499 Square Feet
18. Best-Selling Home Plan Hachette Publications 2003
19. Hall of Fame - In recognition of the 1,000th sale of plan
20. Best-Selling Home Under 1500 Square Feet – 2004

Andy McDonald
2001 AIBD Custom Luxury Design Under 3000 Sq. Ft.
Three 1999 AIBD Custom Luxury Design Award of Excellence
1999 AIBD Unbuilt Design Award of Excellence
1999 AIBD Builders Model Award
1997-1999 Baton Rouge Growth Coalition
1999-2001; 2007 First Place AIBD Custom Designs

Robert Williams 2003 & 2004  Institute of Classical Architecture and Classical America Certificate in Classical Architecture