In 2017, the AIA Virginia Board of Directors was advised by committees and the following councils: Communications and Outreach, Government Advocacy, and Professional Excellence. Each Council is chaired by a Vice President which leads charges annually in according with the current Strategic Plan. As an “end of the year summary” we thought we would share the work of these councils as presented at the annual membership meeting, Nov. 2, 2017, at Architecture Exchange East.

Communications and Outreach
Chaired by Vice President, Rob Reis, AIA
This Council is responsible for reviewing and advising in program areas that include all AIA Virginia publications, press relations, website presence, as well as our outreach program. The latter area is largely fulfilled through The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design programming.

2017 annual report to the membership>>

Government Advocacy
Chaired by Vice President, Tim Colley, AIA
This Council is responsible for reviewing and advising in the broad area of government affairs, whether on legislative, 2017 regulatory, code, or other issues at the state level.

2017 annual report to the membership>>

Professional Excellence
Chaired by Vice President, Elizabeth Reader, FAIA
This Council reviews and advises on the broad program area covering professional continuing education, such as Architecture Exchange East, Virginia Design Forum, Art of Practice, the Emerging Leaders in Architecture, university prizes and scholarships (administered through the Branch), Design Awards, and programs to engage and assist emerging professionals.

2017 annual report to the membership>>

If you have any questions about these reports or would like to serve on any of these advisory councils, please contact Member Services Director, Cathy Guske at cguske@aiava.org.

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