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Raleigh Section Leadership
Welcome to our new Board of Managers and Committee Chairs! We are looking forward to a successful 2021-2022 season, which kicks-off in August.
We have great appreciation and gratitude for the 2020-2021 Board of Managers and all who served on committees. This was a tough year for everyone, the hard work, dedication, vision and team work from last year's board was one we won't forget for a long time.
We are also excited to announce our new Board of Managers who have started the transition already! The new leadership team will focus on four main areas. First and foremost, let's have fun and socialize! Is it possible that some people may want to get together other than just to talk about lighting? Maybe! The other three main areas of focus include integrity in the lighting community, education, and networking.
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Social Events
Our Next Social: Lumens and Lunch
Join us the second Friday of the month for our socials this summer!
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Join IES Raleigh Section for Lunch
When: 12pm on Friday, August 13, 2021
Where: Guglhupf Biergarten
2706 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd Ste 1, Ste 1
Durham, NC 27701
Cost: Free to Attend, Individual Tabs
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Educational Events
As a reminder, while we are still in Summer Session the 2020-2021 you can view previous education events online!
Fall 2021 Education Programs Kicking off Soon!
Watch your inbox for new webinars and in person events coming soon. Educational Programs will be held on the second Friday of the month, starting in September!
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We want to hear from you! Do you have an idea for a future educational or social event?
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This issue's member spotlight is on Robert (Bob) Henderson- 2021-2022 Raleigh Section President
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When did you first hear about the IES and what prompted you to join? I was promoted into a position where lighting was 50% of my job and my manager suggested that I join the IES.
What is the best thing about the Society? Why do you continue to renew? The IES is the Lighting Authority for Recommended Practice. It is one stop shopping to help me stay abreast of the changes in technology, design practice and more. I renew my membership because I have the opportunity thru my membership to learn from an independent source to stay up to date and credible and network with my fellow lighting practitioners and learn from them.
At what point in your career did you come to understand lighting as a career path for you? As soon as I was introduced to lighting and attended a few lighting schools, I became hooked. It has remained the main focus of my career interest from that day until today.
When not serving the advancement of the art and science of lighting, how do you like to spend your free time? I enjoy my family, playing the piano, and now teaching others play the fun and easy way using the professional chord system. I also play the saxophone and perform occasionally on recordings. My deepest passion is to help others by mentoring them and watch them grow in lighting and in self-reliance, such as how to find a better job, personal finance, starting and growing my business and education to get a better job.
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Chapel Hill Office Renovation
Chapel Hill, NC
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Project submitted by Leah Robinson | Pivotal Lighting Design
Project photos by Leah Robinson
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Project Description: This project included over 18,000 square feet of office space to be renovated in three phases. The scope included open-plan office space, private offices, work rooms, conference rooms, and a break room with moveable partition opening on the main conference space. Lighting and lighting controls design was provided for the project as an in-house service.
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What factors contributed to the success of this project? Thanks to industry partners providing specifier pricing and limited markups, we were able to meet a very modest budget. Initially set at $6.30/sf we VE'd down to under $4/sf for the lighting and lighting controls!
What was a unique challenge associated with this project? Being both the lighting designer and a user for the project and serving a client that happens to be your employer is truly a unique team dynamic.
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Design Team:
Lighting Designer: Pivotal Lighting Design
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We want to hear from you!
Do you have a cool project you would like featured in our next newsletter?
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Lighting Certification
What is NCQLP?
NCQLP is a non-profit organization founded in 1991 to serve and protect the well-being of the public through effective and efficient lighting practice. Through a peer-review process, the NCQLP establishes the education, experience and examination requirements for baseline certification across the lighting professions.
What is the value of being an LC?
- The LC credential demonstrates to clients/customers and your peers that you have acquired the necessary knowledge, understanding, and ability to apply lighting principles and techniques successfully.
- The LC indicates your commitment to career development and professional practice.
- The LC acknowledges your broad knowledge base in an increasingly specialized practice making you a valuable asset to not only your company, but also the industry as well.
Exam Calendar
Next Examination: November 1, 2021 thru November 15, 2021
Early Application Postmark Deadline Fee (August 17) $ 575
Final Application Postmark Deadline Fee (September 15) $ 675
Intern Application Fee $ 100
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Job Postings
Electrical Engineer II | Affiliated Engineers Inc. - Chapel Hill | AEI-NC Careers
Electrical Project Engineer | Affiliated Engineers Inc. - Chapel Hill | AEI-NC Careers
Senior Electrical Project Engineer | Affiliated Engineers Inc. - Chapel Hill | AEI-NC Careers
Electrical Designer / Engineer | Peak Systems Engineering | Open Positions
Electrical Engineer | APOGEE | APOGEE Careers
Electrical Designer | APOGEE | APOGEE Careers
Sr. RF Product Engineering Manager | Cree/ Wolfspeed | CREE Careers
Failure Analysis Engineer | Cree | CREE Careers
Research Scientist | Cree/ Wolfspeed | CREE Careers
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Does your company have an open position in North Carolina, South Carolina or Virginia?
Email us at iesraleighsection@gmail.com. Include position / title, company name, and a company contact or link to the company job listing.
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