| November 15, 2023Attend our holiday celebration event, and consider NOMAtlanta sponsorship, and vote on the NOMAtlanta MVP award. |
| NOMA Atlanta Holiday Celebration Event |
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| Holiday Party Monday, December 4th, 20236:30 to 9:30 PM ESTMannington Commercial Design Center Celebrate with NOMAtlanta:Appreciation of 2023 Chapter WorkVictory Lap for All New Licensed Architects in 2023Outgoing and Incoming Executive BoardMost Valuable Member AwardRecognition of Dedication and Membership for NOMAtlanta MembersDoor PrizesGreat Food and BeveragesFun Dj, Music, and Dancing Limited Tickets Available, Reserve Yours Now by November 27th |
| Reserve Your Ticket Now! |
| Recap: Belonging Event 11/1/2023 |
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| The Belonging Event was successfully organized and held with participation of our Inclusion, Equity, Diversity, and Advocacy Co-Director, Ava Baptiste. Belonging, the NOMA Co-Sponsored EventBelonging: Panel discussion & Social Sponsors:Namrata Dani – AIA Georgia Equity In Architecture CommitteePaola Santiago – Co-Leader of EQIA Professional & Leadership CommitteeKellie Fletcher – VP NAWICAva Baptiste – NOMA IDEARishika Chaudhury – Communications Chair of GA ASLAAubrey Sabba – GA SLA DEI Committee Speakers:Graciela Carrilo – Co-Founder of Immigrant Architects CoalitionAshvini Dinoy – Principal at Dwell Design StudioVictor Renteria – Senior Project Architect at Perkins&WillValentina Arango – Field Marketing Manager at White CapTulia Scott – Associate, Project Manager at Moody Nolan, and NOMA VP Panel Discussion was hosted at Lord Aeck Sargent Landscape Architecture Firm.The panel discussion centered around what does it mean to be an immigrant in the United States of America and be in the Architectural Engineering & Construction industry. The discussion was well attended both online and in person. The panelists shared their personal journeys including what challenges were and are still being faced. Assimilation of the American culture and while still maintaining the identity of a native culture. Helping new immigrants and being a resource for them. View More of the Event Photos? Click Here |
| NOMAtlanta MVP Award |
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| Introducing the First Annual NOMAtlanta MVP AwardWe invite you to nominate a fellow NOMAtlanta member who deserves recognition for going above and beyond in their impact in the NOMAtlanta community in 2023.Deadline for submissions, Tuesday, November 17, 2023. |
| NOMA mission statementNOMA’s mission, rooted in a rich legacy of activism, is to empower our local chapters and membership to foster justice and equity in communities of color through outreach, community advocacy, professional development and design excellence. The core principles are:InvolvementLeadershipCommunity involvement (outside of NOMA)AttendanceIntangibles |
| RulesMust have participated in a minimum of 3 NOMA sponsored events/ General Body meetings. No Self nominations accepted. |
| Submit Now! |
| NOMA CONNECT |
NOMA National introduced a new website for networking and collaboration for all chapters. NOMAtlanta’s community on this site offers forums, help requests, and a calendar. While our bi-weekly newsletter provides updates, NOMA CONNECT offers timely content about events, news, and requests for NOMAtlanta members. Members are encouraged to create accounts and post directly, with summarized content being included in the newsletter. |
| Visit the NOMAtlanta Community Now! |
| Chapter Business |
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| Our membership target stands at 228 members!The chapter will launch its 2024 Sponsorship Pledge event in the coming days please consider pledging sponsorship for the new year! Details to follow!Financially, the chapter is in a robust position.The chapter has achieved it’s 501c6.The chapter is officially recognized and chartered by the State of Georgia as Atlanta Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects, Inc., classified as a domestic non-profit corporation. |
| Licensed in 2023 |
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| Congratulations to Joel Jassu, NOMA, Assoc AIA, LEED AP ND, Designer at Perkins&Will for completing and passing all his AREs. |
| If you have recently completed your AREs in 2023, we would like to know and celebrate your accomplishment! Send me an email, a picture of yourself, and your information about yourself. |
| Send Email! |
| Join the Chapter and Volunteer!As a valued member in 2023, the NOMAtlanta Executive Board sincerely appreciates your support for NOMA and the chapter. We are excited about the upcoming year and eagerly anticipate your continued membership in 2024. Together, we are set to soar to new heights and achieve remarkable accomplishments in the coming year. |
| Become a NOMA Member! |
| Conference 2024 |
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| The conference will be held in Baltimore, Maryland this year! Mark your calendar and stay tuned for registration information! |
| Sponsor Highlight: EcoSpec |
| EcoSpec, a family-owned construction firm, specializes in eco-friendly products, promoting them through transparent, educational partnerships with industry professionals, emphasizing quality service and commitment. EcoSpec features a new product, Shade FX. It provides design features for any project for retractable canopies and roofs, and outdoor shade structures to provide outdoor comfort and shade. Contact: Dewayne Thomasdewayne@eco-spec.us |
| Client: Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant and Butik, Sister Bay, Wisconsin |
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NOMAtlanta November Newsletter
