Opportunities to support VANOMA’s Project Pipeline

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Please consider contributing to VANOMA’s Project Pipeline. This enriching camp is designed to introduce students (grades 8–12) to the world of architecture and design through hands-on activities, mentorship, and creative exploration. It’s a great opportunity for students to discover new career paths, build confidence, and connect with like-minded peers. This year VANOMA’s Project Pipeline will be hosted in two locations: Brightpoint Community College’s Chester Campus and Hampton University. Both camps will take place July 13-17th.

There are several ways to help.

Spread the word by sharing this opportunity with students and families. Those who are curious can learn more and register for the camp here>>

Volunteer. Your engagement makes Project Pipeline a success for the campers. For general information and to learn more about volunteer schedules, you can email info.vanoma@gmail.com. Or you can register as a volunteer at VA NOMA 2025 Project Pipeline Mentor Registration Form.

Thank you for supporting programs that inspire and empower the next generation of leaders and designers.

Call for Volunteers

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VANOMA’s Project Pipeline Summer Camp is back! This annual camp empowers young minds to shape their communities through design, connecting them with real-world architects and planners. The camp date for this year will be July 14 – 18, 2025 so Save the Date!

We are so excited to kick-off this year’s Project Pipeline Planning! We look forward to providing you with some key information and seeing you at the first Volunteer Meeting on Wednesday, April 9th from 12 – 1 pm on Zoom. Add it to your Calendar or Learn more at vanoma.org/project-pipeline!

VANOMA Project Pipeline Volunteers Needed

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VANOMA’s 2022 Project Pipeline Summer Camp is scheduled for July 18th – 22nd. Planning has begun and we need your help! If you are interested in volunteering to help plan, or just work the week of the camp, please sign-up via our website, www.vanoma.org/project-pipeline. See the full list of volunteer opportunities and descriptions below, and let us know how you would like to be involved upon sign-up.

Presenters

Lead the camp day discussions, instruct students on activities, and assist in the development of the program curriculum leading up to the week of camp.

Mentors

Act in support of the presenters, helping to lead break-out room discussions as well as answer general questions from students in attendance.

Technical Support

Assist with facilitating and running Zoom sessions, Miro boards, and other technology needed for students to interact and share their work.

General Support

Assist with general planning tasks as well as packaging and mailing of student supply kits.

Content Creators

Assist with the development of various marketing and digital promotional materials as well as the development of student activity workbooks and pre-recorded presentation materials.

Other

Brings forth new ideas or roles in support of the overall planning and development of the virtual summer camp and its legacy.

An Update from NOMA Virginia

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We have much to celebrate as we conclude our inaugural year. NOMA’s national signature program, Project Pipeline, was a major success this summer. As part of the southern region, we were host to well over one hundred campers, thirty from our chapter. I have promised to begin a year-round workshop for middle and high school students interested in learning more about architecture.

An ARE examination preparation class has been established for our members seeking licensure. We have developed several partnerships with organizations, design firms, and companies that have yielded opportunities to share information, resources, and revenue. We have reached out to NOMAS chapters in our Virginia design schools, providing support and guidance.

A major effort his year was the development of a strategic plan for our chapter, giving us a blueprint for the next three years. Our Finance Committee has developed a financial planning framework for the next fiscal year.

The strength of these achievements is in our board of directors and members who are to be commended for providing leadership to our organization. They have achieved much in a short period. Our upcoming planning retreat will provide the next steps to raise the bar for 2022. 

Sincerely,

Kenneth Martín, AIA, NOMAC, NOMAF, NCARB
President

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