Maryland Architects PAC
Founded in 1995, the Maryland Architects PAC works hand-in-hand with AIA
Maryland to achieve its legislative goals. The PAC enables member architects to more fully participate in electing and re-electing legislators who understand and support our profession, our livelihood and our
issues. We offer heartfelt thanks to the individuals and organizations that provide direct financial support to the PAC. Their dollars give "voice" in promoting the interests of all Maryland architects
thereby improving the practice of architecture within the State of Maryland. Without this support, the PAC’s successful activities would not have been possible.
The role of AIA Maryland and your Political Action Committee is to protect and advance the profession of
architecture. Laws passed in Annapolis can enhance or impair the way we do business in dramatic ways; these two organizations represent your influence in the law-making process.
Special interest groups continually approach Maryland legislators, and those legislators’ opinions are often
influenced by the strongest voice. For architects, this is done through relationship-building events at the AIA Maryland headquarters, attending fundraisers, direct contributions, and through other special events.
Contributions and tickets to fundraisers are expensive – from $100 to $500 per ticket or direct contribution. We often send one to two representatives to key events.
Each year we carefully track bills that we may need to either support or try to defeat. Some potentially
troublesome bills have been building momentum over the past several years. A few of these, if passed, will negatively change the way architecture is practiced in the State, affecting all architects and architectural
firms, large and small.
We need your support now, not later! This is your chance to determine how much of an impact we will have. When fund
raising activities are in full swing, Maryland Architects must be represented at as many functions as possible.
Your financial contribution at this time is crucial. Simple math using the numbers above tells that we spend a lot
of money through the PAC each year, and it needs to be replaced. We do not receive any funds from AIA National, and there is a very low cap to what the chapters can provide. Additionally, there is not a set-aside
from AIA Baltimore or AIA Maryland dues. It is therefore imperative that our members directly contribute, to enable us to advocate effectively on your behalf.
Please join in this spirit by taking a moment to mail your contribution today. With a current membership of 1,550,
a small contribution from each member would go a long way. One hour of salary has been suggested as an appropriate contribution, but a minimum of $25 would be greatly appreciated – no contribution is too small.
Please don’t delay in mailing your contribution using the PAC Donation Form,
so that we can continue with this important mission. Supporting legislators who support us is the responsibility of our PAC. Its effectiveness depends upon YOU. Please send your contribution NOW!!!
As always, we thank you for your support!
Make your checks payable to Maryland Architects PAC and mail to:
The Maryland Architects PAC
c/o Edward C. Kohls,
AIA
Principal
Ayers/Saint/Gross
Architects+Planners
1040 Hull Street, Suite 100
Baltimore, MD 21230
Support the Maryland Architects PAC
Your help is needed to give architects a strong voice in the Maryland General Assembly. Now is the time to act.
Click on the Donate button to make an online donation to the Maryland Architects PAC. Thank you in advance for your support!
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