NORFOLK ASSOCIATION OF ARCHITECTS

REPORT OF THE MEETING ON MONDAY 15th JANUARY 2007

 

  1. PRESENT

There were ten members present. 

 

2.      ACCOUNTS

Income and Expenditure schedules were circulated.  The accounts for the year to 31.12.06 were presented to the meeting and approved.

 

3.      NEWSLETTER

Gabi Feingold will complete the outstanding issue in the New Year and will then decide whether she feels able to take on the role of Editor.  It was suggested that the number of newsletters per annum be reduced.

 

  1. NAA REPRESENTATIVES

The Norwich Society is looking for new judges and feel the position would suit a recently retired architect. 

 

The NFCI are pushing ahead with producing a Green Book, which will give the NFCI an added purpose.

 

Kathy Thurman explained the role of the Construction Industry Council and will keep NAA Council advised of its activities.

 

5.      EXHIBITION

It was agreed that the existing exhibition is getting old and new material is to be sought.

 

6.      CRAFTSMANSHIP AWARDS

The judging panel is in place with Roy Payne, Ruth Brennan and Roy Harris.  There is no judge from a construction college this year.  Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth Colleges will be approached to provide a judge for next year.  NPS have volunteered to help with the judging next year.

 

7.      NORWICH AND NORFOLK FORUM

Michael Innes wishes to host a public debate about the City Centre and around the Market Place.  NAA will provide a venue. 

 

It is still the intention to hold monthly informal forums and venues are currently being looked at.

 

8.      DATE OF NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Monday 19th February at the offices of LSI Architects LLP at 4.30 pm.