Association news: March 18, Minnesota Do-Gooders Club presents Cash in on Good Advice: Marketing for Fundraising

“We have now passed the half-way point in our 2013 series of panel discussions. We also invite people to continue the discussion online, sharing their ideas on the Do-Gooders’ blog and social channels. You also can listen to our free podcasts which feature many of the series’ panelists.”

Association news: Media Mayhem, presented March 11 by Minnesota Do-Gooders Club

Panelists include: Natascha Shawver, communications consultant for the League of Rural Voters; Quinton Skinner, director of communications with the Guthrie Theater; Robin Smothers, APR, social media and marketing specialist with the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board; Heather West, president of Heather West Public Relations

Client news: Millennium Science Complex at Penn State earns LEED Gold; futuristic design features Wausau SuperWall and sun shades

Pennsylvania State University’s recently opened Millennium Science Complex (MSC) has received rave reviews for its cutting-edge design, state-of-the-art departmental integration and use of high-performance materials, including Wausau Window and Wall Systems’ SuperWall™ system and ClearStory™ sun shades. The project also has earned U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® Gold certification for its energy efficiency and environmentally responsible design and construction.

Association news: AAMA’s keynote speaker discusses fostering innovation at Annual Conference

In his book, Innovation Is Everybody’s Business, Tucker interviewed 43 innovation-adept individuals from multiple industries and all levels of organizations, and teaches the personal skills necessary to become an innovator.

Association news: Economist notes cautious optimism for recovery at AAMA Conference

Adibi also predicts strong growth in nonresidential investment. “Our forecast calls for real nonresidential investment growth of 8 percent in 2013, which represents an additional $120 billion in spending,”

Association news: AAMA reports plans for certification extension; celebrates Gold Label 50th anniversary at Conference

The procedural guide, AAMA 106-13, Interim Procedural Guide for Extension of NAFS Certification is anticipated for release prior to the AAMA Summer Conference in June.

Association news: AAMA recognizes member leadership during 76th Annual Conference

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) recognized the contributions and achievements of its members and congratulated award winners at the 76th Annual Conference Awards Banquet held in Tucson, Ariz. Award presenters noted the importance of these member contributions as they serve to further the industry as a whole.   Biennial Chairman’s Award — Pella Corporation […]

Association news: AAMA members sponsor 340 SchoolTools backpacks for at-risk children

“Now, hundreds of children in Navajo Nation have the necessary school supplies that better equip them to learn.”

Association news: Architecture Minnesota annual video competition at the Walker Art Center Cinema on March 7

Videotect 3, Architecture Minnesota magazine’s third annual video competition, culminates in a high-­energy public screening event at the Walker Art Center Cinema on Thurs., March 7, at 7 p.m.

Association news: It Takes a Village, Marketing through Volunteers and Advocates, March 4

Minnesota Do-Gooders Club hosts “It Takes a Village: Marketing through Volunteers and Advocates” on Mon., March 4, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Joule