President's Message  BY: Jim Holland

If you missed the June Florida Society AIBD / ICA meeting / seminar, what can I say you missed excellent seminars by Jeffrey Mouen, Bobby Morales, Bud Lawrence and Cliff Duch. Our sponsors also gave informative meetings, ASI products (Julie Bloom), Pardo Holliman Architectural Design Solutions (Billy Holliman) and Jeld-Wen doors and windows (Robert Root).  The Hilton Hotel in Altamonte Springs had great meeting room, guest rooms and of course the food was excellent.

Even though it rained on Saturday, the Casa Feliz tour was interesting. They had a copy of the original plans for everyone to look at. The walking tour through Winter Park and Rollins College was a little wet due to the weather.

Those who attended the 2 day seminar and tours will receive 12 CEU’s and if you needed the CEU’s this was the meeting to get them. 

Thank you

Google SketchUp 3D Software Training for AIBD Members!

You're invited to see an expert use the easiest, most versatile 3D visualization software available to designers and architects, Google SketchUp!  It's available free at sketchup.google.com, and is compatible with AutoCAD, Chief Architect and SoftPlan, so you can easily incorporate it into your design workflow.

Learn from a Certified Google SketchUp Instructor why SketchUp has become the #1 Software program for 3D modeling.  Hint...it's a super tool for sharing your designs with clients in 3D.  You'll also learn how to easily download pre-drawn building product models (like Kitchen-Aid and Jenn-Air appliances) from the Google 3D Warehouse, a huge timesaver when you're designing under a tight deadline but want a beautiful 3D visual to help sell your project.  You may even learn how to market your design at Google Earth on the client's home site!

Don't miss this two hour FREE seminar that qualifies for AIBD Continuing Education.  

Additional Info;

Instructor: Nic Stanislao (Google Certified SketchUp Instructor)
Location:  SEBC Conference at the Orange County Convention Center
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
Date: August 1, 2008
Perks:
1. Free VIP Pass to show floor. All attendees must register:  Sebcshow.com register online for FREE VIP PASS
2.  Soda provided at training session
3.  Pizza and Beer after at Pizza Hut