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Drafters - Designers - Engineers - Architects - Illustrators - Graphics Artist
Digital Technicians - Digital Imaging - Visual Communications & Multimedia
 
         Greetings from President Terry Schultz
     
We are now underway with our agenda for the 2009 Annual Conference..  If you were not able to attend last year, I sincerely hope you make plans to join us the week of March 30 - April 04, 2009 in Nashville, TN.

For all those preparing for our Professional Examinations we now have all our review material on Compact Disk.  This change allows a faster and more economical delivery process as well as the ability for individual to download the review material on multiple computers for easier access in preparation.

ADDA is now in the final steps of completing the Beta Testing of the Digital Imaging and Editing Examination as well as the New Architectural Certified Drafter.  These examinations are scheduled to be revised based on the latest education and industry input, beginning in September.  Our projections are to have the examination and reveiw material finalized and on-line by January 2009.  If you are interested in participating in the beta process, please contact the corporate office..

Our on-line testing process in now underway.  The ADDA Mechanical CD Examination is currently uploaded.  We are experiencing some errors in the reporting system, but programers are working to get these corrected.  On-Line Examinations will be Alpha Tested starting in early April 2009 to select authorized testing sites.  Our plans are to initialize full usage of the On-Line Testing in August of 2009.  Paper Examinations will only be offered under specialized circumstances.

ADDA is currently working on two new examinations and certification levels.  These are the Apprentice Mechanical and Architectural Examinations.  These examinations are aimed toward the basic theory and skill levels

ADDA has gained several new corporate members and sponsors over the last few months.  These sponsors will be offering to you our Membership special discounts  via postal mail and email.  Take advantage of these offers, which are made specifically for ADDA Members.

Professional Certification Fees and Renewal.  Beginning in January of 2009 the Professional Certification and Renewal Fees will be changing based on the economy and operational expenses.  ADDA will be issuing a large discount to those who maintain ADDA Membership throughout the life of the certification.  The fee schedules will be available in September.

Annual Poster Contest The Annual Poster Contest Committee has released the Criteria for the 2009 Annual Poster Contest.
Download 2009 Poster Contest Criteria   
Poster Contest Entries are due by December 18, 2008
 View Archived Posters

Design Drafting Contest   The Criteria for the 2009 Drafting Contest has been posted and is ready for downloading.  All submissions are required in PDF and are required to be formated to be printed.  
Download the 2009 Drafting Contest Criteria   
View the  Winners 2008 Drafting Design Contest 

2009 Educational Technical Conference  -  ADDA is now making plans for our 50th Technical Conference.  This is an exciting time for all of us as members.  For over 60 years ADDA has supported the design drafting industry and this marks the 50th consecutive conference for ADDA.   Please make plans to join us this year in Nashville Tennessee March 30-April 03, 2009.    View the  2008 Conference Photographs