The Nominations Committee is seeking nominations to the APT Board.  The deadline for receipt of all nominations materials is Friday, July  9, 2010 at 5:00 PM CDT.

The APT Nominations Committee is seeking nominations for the APT Board of Directors including one officer position - Treasurer. The Committee consists of Brian S. Robinson (APT past president, Pretoria, South Africa) and two members-at-large: Walter Sedovic (Irvington-on-Hudson, NY, USA) and Pat Buchik (Calgary, Alberta, Canada). It is a goal of the committee that the board continue to reflect the balance of preservation and conservation disciplines and the geographic diversity that makes APT such a rich and productive organization.
 
Nominations must be received by July 9, 2010 and must be supported by a petition of six (6) members in good standing in accordance with APT's bylaws. The nomination should include contact information, a biography (not to exceed 150 words), and a brief statement of interest from the nominee (not to exceed 100 words).  The nomination must be submitted as a Word document or pdf to the email listed below.  The slate of nominees will be sent to the general membership for online voting beginning August 2nd.  Successful nominees will be announced at the Annual General Meeting in Denver on October 9, 2010.

BACKGROUND 

The APT Board of Directors is composed of volunteers who serve as trustees, acting on behalf of the APT membership. As a group, APT Directors are responsible for the fulfillment of the organization's mission by developing and evaluating a strategic plan, oversight and ongoing evaluation of the plan, and providing oversight of the organization's activities. In addition, they bear fiduciary responsibility for the finances of the organization. Individual directors may serve as committee chairs or members, and are encouraged to act as ambassadors for APT and engage members in the work of the organization.  Directors are also required to assist in the fundraising requirements of the organization through direct giving, participation in fundraising activities (such as the Student Scholarship Auction and the Endowment Campaign) or grant writing. 

OPEN POSITIONS 

The APT Nominations Committee is seeking nominations for openings on the APT Board of Directors and one officer position. The board is comprised of a maximum of 22 members - up to 16 elected to 2 year terms and up to 6 appointed by the President to one year terms.  Positions open for election this year include the following:
            One (1) Officer Position:  Treasurer
            Seven (7) General Board (Director) Positions
 
Treasurer
The Treasurer is an Officer of APT and a member of the Executive Committee.  Directors elected to serve as Officers (President, Vice Presidents, Treasurer) must have served at least one year on the board during the past 5 years. Officers provide leadership and coordination for the work of the board between regular board meetings. The Treasurer develops and oversees the annual budget in conjunction with the Administrative Director.  He/she chairs bi-annual meetings of the Finance Committee in conjunction with the Spring and Fall Board Meetings.  The Treasurer is one of the legal signatories of the organization and responsible for ensuring that the annual audit is completed and that both the American and Canadian taxes are submitted in a timely manner.  The Treasurer monitors the monthly working budget and ensures that the organization's bills are paid and that the financial report is prepared for the monthly Executive Committee meeting. 

 

The Executive Committee meets monthly via conference call and more often when required to conduct the business of the organization. The Treasurer serves for a two-year term, and may stand for re-election for a second term

  
Director
APT Directors are elected for a two-year term, and may stand for re-election for a second term. The board meets twice a year; once at the Annual Conference and again in the spring. APT Directors travel at their own expense and pay for their own meals and accommodations. The rewards, however, are substantial: APT Directors make a significant contribution to the only North American organization committed solely to preservation technology. In addition, many of the friendships formed through board and committee work last a lifetime.

 

Nominations should be sent to: Brian Robinson, Email: pastpresident@apti.org. 
 
Backup printed documents may be sent to the APT office but this is not required.  APT Nominations Committee Chair c/o APT, 3085 Stevenson Drive, Suite 200 Springfield, IL 62703 Fax: 888.723.4242.

 

Questions? E-mail Brian Robinson at: pastpresident@apti.org.
 
Nomination Deadline:  July 9, 2010

Many of you know Craig Hoernschemeyer through his participation and membership over the last few years with the APT-EGL Chapter.  As the Project Architect of the Cranbrook Educational Community, Craig provided the ATP-EGL group a rare chance to get the “inside tour” of the Cranbrook Arts Academy during our Chapter event last summer. 

If you check out Craig’s ‘linked-in’ page, you will get a little taste of his background before his work at Cranbrook.  And if you look really close, you might notice another tidbit about Craig, revealed as: M.F.A. Sculpture.

So the first logical question is “How did Craig make this curious transition from Sculpture to Architecture?”.  His path covers a significant and impressive amount of territory and experiences.   Craig noted that the similarities between architecture and sculpture are not that different, “they both exist in 3D space, and involve working with different materials”.  

The economy was struggling when Craig graduated with his Sculpture degree, so there was little professional work available creating the sculpture, drawing, and printmaking that he loved.  He dabbled in construction and carpentry, and eventually taught in several colleges including Ohio Wesleyan University and Albion College.  One of the courses that he taught was Art History, where he gained increasing awareness of the buildings that housed the art - the building became the sculpture and the sculpture became the building. 

Craig was the Michigan Main Street Manager in Albion for several years.  He performed a historic survey for the City of Albion, which became the basis for the creation of a National Historic District.  After his participation in the Michigan Central Railroad Depot Renovation, he realized that he would need to obtain a professional degree if he truly wanted to work in the professional practice of architecture.  Craig decided to return to school to earn his formal education in architecture. 

After he graduated with his Masters of Architecture from University of Michigan, he worked for Quinn Evans Architects for several years.  He received more historic preservation experience and was ready when the amazing opportunity came to work for the Cranbrook Art Community, where his specialized art background could dovetail perfectly with his architectural practice. 

When Eliel Saarinen designed Cranbrook, all elements were intended to be cohesive; motifs carry through the entire building, from the practical to the decorative.  What that means for Craig is that one day he is studying a brick paver, the next day a building roof.  Craig attributes his high level of job satisfaction to the variety of details and quality of design on campus.  As Craig notes, “So much variety keeps it interesting”.  

Craig sees his career as natural progression from sculpture to historic preservation architecture, and a way to enjoy different materials, 3D space, and decorative details on a daily basis.