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We received notification that SEI Design Group was ranked #200 of the Top 250 Architectural Firms in the country by Architectural Record Magazine.

Brian, Mike, Steve, Bari, Matt and Vic would like to take this opportunity to thank the SEI Design Group Staff and all of our clients for making this possible!

They survived their arrival at SEI, a mojo shower, a wedding and a honeymoon, and they are still eating chocolate.  Officially presenting Mr. and Mrs. Wobser.  Congrats to Kiel and Kelly!!!!

It was all in good fun when we decided to have a surprise April Fool’s Party.  Brian led the charge with the grill in the parking lot for a great lunch and then we had some funny April Fool’s Day trinkets for all.  It wouldn’t be April Fool’s Day without some pranks, but the studio didn’t take kindly to one of the little annoyances, or rather the “annoyatron”.  Brian got the payback, but it wasn’t even his gig.  By the time they figured out that it was orchestrated by yours truly, there was a big payback being planned.  It was certainly more creative than the former antic.  Jimmi made 3 Star Wars movies with the partners taking parts from Brian as Luke Skywalker to myself as Princess Leia as you can see in the picture.

I promise to take an official picture once my hair is done up in that “doo”.  Unfortunately I didn’t publish this in a timely fashion, therefor the “uncle”.  An upcoming post will explain the ramifications.

As in 2009, and 2008, SEI Design Group participated in the The Chase Corporate Challenge 2010.  Congrats to all who finished the race despite the rain during the race.  As the race was finishing, the sun appeared and there was a beautiful rainbow.  Team Captain Ted Mountain says he doesn’t smoke, but here is Smokin’ Hot Ted in all his glory at the end of his 5K run.

Congratulations to Holley Central School District!  Voters approved the District’s  $27.4 million Phase 2 Capital Improvements project.   The scope of work includes renovations and upgrades to the elementary school and middle/high school, multi-purpose room addition at the middle/high school, site improvements and new bus maintenance facility.

Kelly M. Moulton, Assoc. AIA Architectural Designer

Kiel R. Wobser, Assoc. AIA Architectural Designer

. Hint – expect a change in the future 

We would like to welcome our new client, Fort Hudson Health System.  SEI is performing facilities evaluations and a long range plan for Fort Hudson Health System, located in Fort Edward, NY.  Their facilities include Fort Hudson Nursing Center, Fort Hudson Senior Residence, and the Hillman Medical Office Building.

We finally have winners to announce in two contests.

Jimmi won the Oops I Mean Hoops Contest.  We don’t understand this.  He seems to win the majority of contests around here.  We all want to know what his secret is.  Jimmi still has to tell us who he has selected as the lucky person who will get to wear this prize.

An internal March Madness Mojo contest landed Mike Ebertz with a flying monkey and Kelly Moulton with a flying chicken.

Brad and Lisa Moreland welcomed an adorable baby into their family – Lyla Elizabeth.  What a cutie!  As mentioned previously, Paula won the baby pool by correctly guessing the arrival date (3/25) and the sex.  Paula now gets to contribute to the diaper fund!

Today we surprised Paula with a wedding shower in advance of her impending nuptials with Chris.  Michele got carried away with the food portion of the party (shocking).  Paula was presented with a goodie bag filled with items she can use on her honeymoon including some sandals that say “Just Married” so she can leave her impression in the sand.  She modeled some of the bling.  Later in the day, Paula won the baby pool, when we were informed that the Morelands had a new daughter!  More on proud papa Brad later.