The Awards Committee is busily putting the final touches to the Awards night. I would urge all members who have not yet purchased tickets to do so, as there is a limited number of seats. The Awards night is Saturday 18 October at Rubikon, Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Hindmarsh. Contact Kylie Evans at the national office for bookings on ailaanat@aila.org.au

The Executive is proposing a series of CPD talks/seminars on a monthly basis for 2004. We would like your suggestions for topics. Proposed topics so far include: award winning projects, role of the expert witness in significant tree issues, contracts available for use, role of the BioCITY Centre for Urban Habitats.
In September a seminar is proposed for the nationally coordinated Year of the Built Environment, with the topic being a major Adelaide urban issue. Your suggestions and help would be especially appreciated for this event.

The SA Group is now a member of the BioCITY Centre for Urban Habitats, giving members the opportunity to access and work in partnership with ecologists, botanists, zoologists and other scientists from the Centre based at the University of Adelaide. Other members include the Adelaide Zoo, Museum and Botanic Gardens.

We need you as members to support the above events if they are to be successful. I am asking you to give your support to make the Institute relevant in the design world in South Australia.

There is not long to go before the big night, the committee is busy finalising the last minute details and decorations…..
The Invitations for the Awards night have been sent out and r.s.v.p’s closed last week!..... Please make sure any last minute replies are done today!
Check the invitation for payment details…tickets will be posted out soon!
It should be a great night, we hope to see you all there!

To help with catering we are also seeking help through the following survey.

Saturday 18th October @ Rubikon : Adelaide Entertainment Centre : 7pm.
RSVP Kylie Evans ailanat@aila.org.au ph. 02 6248 9970

24th October 9:00am - 5:00pm Edmund Wright House
59 King William Street. Adelaide

This one day seminar aims to provide practical advice on the conservation of cemetery sites. Experts will discuss differences between cemeteries and burial rites; the causes of deterioration; the conservation of stone memorials and metal elements; the use of modern products to make good old problems; finding old skills today, and the role of volunteers in caring for this important part of our history.
The presentations will be supplemented with a site visit to historic West Terrace Cemetery.

To download the brochure and registration form (120kb) please click here.

Webpicks for this month:
• http://www.dtac.com.au/Check out the new release tactile indicators.
• http://www.archicentre.com.au/html/downloads.html Archicentre have a range of factsheets for free download including 'Checklists for Home Buyers', 'Cracking in Brickwork', 'Guide to Water-Wise Living'
• http://www.tcl.net.au/ Taylor Cullity Lethlean have launched their new website. Check out the impressive flash work.
• http://www.tessac.com/ Natural stone, water, glass & light.

-And a warning for everyone. Theres a nasty virus (W32/Gibe-F, Sven) being circulated at the moment that appears to come from Microsoft offering an attached upgrade. The email is very persistent and may reappear after you delete it from your inbox. DO NOT run the attachment.
Microsoft do not distribute security patches by email - you have to download them from the website.
(Our office has been receiving 3-5 versions of this virus per day for the last week, in addition to staff's home accounts) To find out more about this virus check out the SOPHOS AntiVirus info

Make sure you have a current antivirus program - its easy to let it lapse but all it takes is one virus and you will regret it.

The AILA SA Group has been asked if it would like to put up a display at the Water Week Symposium being held on Friday 24th October. The aim of the display is to raise awareness of the Institute and increase recognition within the community.
Given the nature of the symposium we felt that some display boards that show water sensitive design in landscape architecture would be appropriate, such as low water use landscapes or wetland design. We envisage being able to use these boards at other events in the future.

If you or your company would like to ‘donate’ a project to use on the display boards please send digital images, brief text (30-50 words only please) and digital company logo to Greg Cater (greg.cater@halliburton.com) before the 1st of October (sorry for the short notice).
The boards will be on display on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th October on the Botanic Gardens Museum lawns. We would greatly appreciate your contributions.

The mentor scheme has been revived!

A paper has been prepared by Greg Cater and David Jones and is currently been reviewed by the Education Committee. Once approved, the scheme will be up and running!
This should be in late October. In the interim can practices wishing to participate in the scheme register their interest with Greg Cater (co-ordinator) at greg.cater@halliburton.com

After some native plants?

The Australian Plants Society, SA Region, are holding a Native Flower Display and Plant Sale!
Where: Wayville Pavillion. RAHS Showgrounds.
When: September 20 and 21.
Times: Saturday 10-5pm, Sunday 10-4pm
Entry Fee: $2

An Extensive range of native plants will be on show and for sale, free soil testing and advice.
Seed, Books + Promotion Items for sale, plus childrens activities and refreshments.
For further details please email aps@iweb.net.au or see the website www.iweb.net.au/~aps

A.I.U.S. EXTRA SPECIAL SEMINAR
Robert Cowan Director – Urban Design Group, UK Head of the Secretariat – Urban Design Alliance, "UK TECHNIQUES FOR PLACE MAKING"
Thursday, 2 October 2003
Chesser Cellars Chesser Street, Adelaide 12.15pm (for 12.30pm)
To book your seat for this special seminar RSVP to Sarah Bennett or Vikki Gillard no later than Tuesday 30 September 2003 Email: vgillard@skm.com.au, Phone: 8424 3800 Fax: 8424 3810

Water Symposium 2003
Friday, October 24
Presented by SA Water and the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide for the horticultural and gardening industries. Featuring talks by a wide range of speakers including John Ringham -SA Water, Stephen Forbes -Botanic Gardens, Comedian Rod Quantock, Dr Jennifer Gardner -Curater Waite Arboretum, and James Hayter -Landscape Architect.
Held at the Botanic Gardens, the symposium is free and includes light lunch and refreshments.
For all enquiries contact Karen @ Michels Warren ph. 8267 6888 To download the brochure and registration forms please click here (269kb)

Adelaide Uni Final Year Student Exhibition
'One 2 One'. Opening night on Friday 14th November, and open to the general public the following week.
Location - Art Gallery of South Australia.
If anyone would like to help with sponsorship they can contact Simon Saint via the following email: one2one_fr@arch.adelaide.edu.au

2004 National Conference

SPECIAL DISCOUNT
Pre Early Bird Payment (valid until 30th November 2003)
Special discounted rates available only for AILA members. This rate is $30 less than the early bird rate of $395. Student members can sign up now and receive a $10 discount to the early bird rate.

HOW TO GET THE SPECIAL DISCOUNT
Sign up NOW using your credit card or forward dated cheque to obtain this special rate which includes full conference registration, opening cocktail party, morning and afternoon teas and lunches. The payment will not be taken out until 15th February 2004. You will be sent a receipt and notification of the payment made against your credit card. http://www.aila.org.au/2004/discount.htm

Kidsafe National Playground Conference 2004
Sydney 22 - 23 March 2004. "Creating Future Play!"

Will explore vital, current issues confronting the development of safe, yet challenging and exciting play environments, whilst inspiring delegates to explore and evolve the future of play for our most valuable resource - our children.
Call for Abstracts: Closing date is Wednesday 24th September 2003
To submit an Abstract: http://www.aila.org.au/kidsafe

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