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Call for Nominations for Regional Associate Director

In the fall of 2010, the Associate AIA members of Delaware, DC & Maryland will elect the next individual to serve as the Mid-Atlantic Regional Associate Director (RAD). This person will sit on the AIA's National Associate Committee (NAC) and represent the voice of all Associate members of the region. In preparation of that election, nominations are being accepted now through August 21, 2010 . Any Associate member in good standing is eligible. Interested parties should self-nominate by sending a letter indicating interest and qualifications along with a resume to Benjamin Burgin, AIA, the current Mid-Atlantic RAD, at midatlantic.rad@gmail.com.

The elected individual will serve as RAD-elect and shadow the current RAD until December 31 , 2010 at which time he/she will assume the responsibilities of the RAD for a period of two years.

In addition to maintaining effective communication with regional AIA chapter leadership and Associate membership, the RAD works at a national level to advocate on behalf of Associates on such issues as IDP, ARE, mentorship, professional development, etc. Please review the full description of RAD roles and responsibilities.

In the past, the RAD has received funding to attend the NAC Annual Meeting, AIA National Convention, and AIA Grassroots, in addition to opportunities to participate in other national/regional events. The position is an excellent opportunity for meaningful contribution to the architectural profession, personal/professional leadership development, and nation-wide networking.




August 3 - 5, 2010. DesignDC 2010: Insight & Innovation, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, DC. Architects, designers, planners, engineers, contractors and other Washington-area design professionals are marking their calendars for August 3rd - 5th, 2010, for the sixth annual DesignDC. This three-day, peer-to-peer, interactive conference and exhibition offers unparalleled access to cutting-edge information -- delivered by some of design's most visionary practitioners making sure that in DC, design can make a difference.




September 16 -17, 2010. 2010 East Coast Green Conference, Atlantic City, NJ. Hosted by AIA New Jersey. Three top keynote speakers: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., William Reed and Edward Mazria, along with a host of other programs on various topics, an extensive Exhibit Floor, Design Day programs and a Design Competition, too. Also a destination host city – not only casinos – great high end shopping outlets, amazing restaurants, the beach.  Additional program information and online registration can be found at: www.aia-nj.org/ECG/.  Early Bird Registration Deadline is July 31st! Register early to get the best rates. Hotel rooms are available at Bally's Atlantic City at a $99 rate until August 25th OR the group room block sells out.




October 14-15, 2010. Healthcare Construction Design: Best Practices in Pre-Design & Planning, AIA National Headquarters, Washington, DC. Space is limited to 50 attendees. Register 3, get the 4th person free. Contact MindStream at 888-711-2552 or info@mindstreamedu.com. Visit http://www.mindstreamedu.com/conferences/october14-15.php for full details and to register.




AIA Maryland Organizational License Plates

AIA Maryland instituted an AIA logo license tag program years ago and there are still tags available. The fee for the organizational tag with the AIA logo is $25. Please contact Pam Rich in the Society office if you are interested. She will send you a signed application form. Complete the form and either mail it in with a check made  payable to MVA or visit the Glen Burnie Full Service Office to obtain your tags.