Raymond Cekauskas AIA

Hello everyone!

This year, the American Institute of Architects Detroit Chapter is launching an on-going series of interactive group discussions designed to introduce our members to influential community leaders that are engaged in the important challenges of the day. With these “Fireside Chats,” our goal is to provide our members with the opportunity to have their voices heard and make these leaders aware of the great resources that architects provide.

On Dec. 21, 2009, our first meeting took place with Karen Dybis, a local freelance writer and editor of TIME Magazine’s Detroit blog. The discussion was a huge success, resulting in the linked article. It also opened the door for our group to have continued interaction and editorial opportunities on the publication’s blog. In addition to the linked article summarizing the meeting, Karen invited AIA Detroit members to share their thoughts throughout the year for future blogs.

Please take this kind invitation seriously and engage the blog with meaningful discussion and debate about our city - a crucible of urban evolution.

Before I conclude, I would like to thank everyone who participated at our inaugural “Fireside Chat,” including Joe Veryser, AIA, VP; Frank Arvan, AIA, Treasurer; Glen LeRoy, FAIA, Dean, School of Architecture, LTU; Alan Cobb, FAIA, AIAMI President; Joonqsub Kim, AIA, Design Center LTU; Mark Nickita, AIA, Past Pres AIADC; Tracy Petrella, AIA, EPC; Sam Moschelli, Associate & Shelli Authier, Associate; Mike Layne & Mike Ingberg, Marx Layne; and Rae Dumke, Hon. AIA.

We will keep you posted when the next chat will take place. Please share your creative thoughts and observations with us – we listen!

For a better AIA chapter . . and a better Detroit

Sincerely,
Raymond Cekauskas AIA

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