NSW Chapter President, Andrew Nimmo
5 February 2018

Welcome back to the year. I trust that like myself you are finding that with February’s arrival the year is now in full swing. With this in mind this message is brief, but I would like to encourage your attention in three areas: participate, reset and enter.
 
1. Participate. Now is the time to work out how you can participate in your profession through the range of opportunities that are available. In particular these include putting your name forward for consideration in either the Government Architect’s State Design Review Panels (open until 9 February), or on one of the Chapter’s advisory committees (open until 16 February). There are many ways to either contribute or expand your expertise. This profession will only be as strong as those who are involved in these key representative areas.
 
On this note I would like to also welcome our newly elected Chapter Councillors, including Kathlyn Loseby (re-elected), Elizabeth Carpenter, Liz Westgarth, Gemma Savio and David Tickle. As a Chapter Council we now have for the first time a majority of elected female representatives – a good sign for a healthy profession.
 
2. Reset. As we all reset for the year, it is important not forget to renew your membership and keep an eye on the program of activities available. There are some great offerings coming up that will support your professional development, as well as keep you part of our vibrant architectural community in NSW.
 
3. Enter. Entries for the 2018 NSW Architecture Awards close on 2 March. Don’t miss out.
 
Best wishes for the year ahead, and as always, don’t hesitate to get in touch with either myself or the Chapter.