July 24, 2002

Design Detailings: AELC's golf tourney Sept. 25 at Echo Falls

The fifth annual Architects & Engineers Legislative Council Golf Fundraiser will be held Friday, Oct. 24, at Echo Falls Country Club. Deadline for registration is Sept. 25.

Eight trade associations and professional societies comprise AELC, including the American Council of Engineering Companies of Washington; AIA Washington; American Society of Civil Engineers; Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers; Structural Engineers Association of Washington; and Washington Society of Professional Engineers. AELC provides an organization for associations and/or organizations of architects and architectural firms, engineers and engineering firms in Washington to work on legislative objectives and issues for the improvement of business conditions.

The cost is $150 and includes golf, cart, lunch and prizes. Sponsors receive recognition on all tournament material, a sign on the course and a sponsor's gift. Sponsorship levels are: $100 for hole sponsor if foursome also golfing ($150 if not); $250 for long drive sponsor; $500 for closest to the pin sponsor; $500 for beverage cart sponsor; and $1,500 for tournament sponsor. Mail form and entry fee to AELC Golf Tournament, 700 112th Ave. N.E., No. 207, Bellevue, WA 98004. For information call (425) 453-6655.

ADA expert updates signage guidelines

Noted Americans with Disabilities Act expert Ken Ethridge will host a seminar from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 31. The event will be held at Henry Art Gallery Auditorium. Participants in the program will gain an understanding of the aims and structure of the ADA. They will also gain specific knowledge of the signage aspects covered by the ADA's Accessibility Guidelines.

Ethridge is vice-president, corporate communications for ASI Sign Systems, Dallas. He represents the Society for Environmental Graphic Design to the ANSI 117A Committee on site and facility accessibility. He was a co-author of the society's ADA white paper. He also represented the society as an advisor on signage to the Federal ADAAG Review Committee. More information about SEGD can be found at www.segd.org. AIA continuing education credits are available for this seminar. Cost for the event is $10 for society members and students, and $15 for non-members.