NORFOLK ASSOCIATION OF ARCHITECTS

REPORT OF THE MEETING ON MONDAY 9TH FEBRUARY 2004

 

  1. PRESENT

There were six members present.

 

  1. PREVIOUS MINUTES

Minutes of the meeting dated 12th January were accepted as a true record.

 

  1. MATTERS ARISING

The president had written to Norwich City Council stating the views of the NAA on the Market Place and had received a reply informing him that the deadline for consultation had been extended.

 

  1. CORRESPONDENCE

The president had received a letter from Local Authorities Building Control, which is a joint initiative between four Norfolk Councils.  They are to be approached to see whether they could stage a CPD seminar on the change to the local Building Control and the changes to the Building Regulations for a NAA event.

 

  1. PRESIDENT’S DIARY

The President will be attending the City College Awards Presentation on 25th March and the NAJCC Dinner on 29th March where the Craftsmanship Awards will be presented.

 

  1. REGIONAL COUNCIL

Chris Heuvel handed out a Regional Review Paper.

 

Chris Heuvel pointed out that he represents RIBA East on National Council and not NAA.  RIBA East will be putting forward suggestions for new representatives.

 

  1. ACCOUNTS

The Income and Expenditure Account and Balance Sheet were approved by Council and signed by the President.  These will now be submitted to Region.

 

  1. NEWSLETTER

The next issue has been delayed due to production difficulties.  More articles are needed.

 

  1. ARCHITECTURE IN SCHOOLS

Roy Payne reported that a sixth architect is now on board and that they should have all had their first meetings with their respective schools.  Roy would like awareness of this project to be raised so architects will be more willing to take part next year.

 


  1. EXHIBITION

Three practices have now shown interest in taking part in the exhibition.

 

  1. CRAFTSMANSHIP AWARDS

David Ford reported that he has received 40 entries and judging is currently taking place.  Awards will be presented at the NAJCC dinner on 29th March.

 

  1. NORWICH CITY SCHOOL OF CONSTRUCTION AWARDS

It was agreed that £50 in the form of a RIBA book token would be given to the College for these awards.

 

  1. AGM

The AGM is to be held at the King of Hearts on Wednesday 12th May.

The minutes of last year’s AGM will be distributed by email to all those on email and hard copies to those who aren’t.  To supply hard copies to all members will cost approximately 60p per member.  It was agreed to encourage the membership to use email wherever possible to cut down on costs.

 

  1. NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Monday 15th March.