The American Institute of Architects (AIA) {www.aia.org} has served as the leading voice for architecture professionals since its founding in 1857 and continues to be the most prominent membership organization for licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners. With the national association based in Washington, DC, the AIA is also able to meet the needs of its members at the state and local level via nearly 300 chapters both domestically and abroad {www.aia.org/about/structure/components/AIAS078541}.
The mission of AIA is to serve as a resource for its members, allied professionals, and the general public through advocacy, community, education, and outreach. AIA Central Valley is the local chapter of The American Institute of Architects. Our local mission is to serve as the voice of the profession in our 17-county region of central California, and is dedicated to professional development, advocacy and sharing the value and contributions of AIA architects.
The Chapter has been in existence since 1942 and has grown from a group of 5 charter members to a current membership of nearly 600, serving architects, associates working towards licensure, students and allied professionals.
The mission of AIA is to serve as a resource for its members, allied professionals, and the general public through advocacy, community, education, and outreach. AIA Central Valley is the local chapter of The American Institute of Architects. Our local mission is to serve as the voice of the profession in our 17-county region of central California, and is dedicated to professional development, advocacy and sharing the value and contributions of AIA architects.
The Chapter has been in existence since 1942 and has grown from a group of 5 charter members to a current membership of nearly 600, serving architects, associates working towards licensure, students and allied professionals.
Services
The Chapter's Board of Directors provides oversight and strategic planning to ensure the health and growth of the organization.
Prospective Board Members are selected by an annual Nominating Committee and are formally elected following a subsequent vote by the Chapter members-in-good-standing.
The Board consists of the President, Vice President / President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, Directors, Associate Director, Emerging Professional Director, Allied Director, Public Director, Past President, and the Chapter's Executive Director as an ex-officio member.
Prospective Board Members are selected by an annual Nominating Committee and are formally elected following a subsequent vote by the Chapter members-in-good-standing.
The Board consists of the President, Vice President / President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, Directors, Associate Director, Emerging Professional Director, Allied Director, Public Director, Past President, and the Chapter's Executive Director as an ex-officio member.
In January of 2019, the American Institute of Architects, Central Valley Chapter developed a revised 2020-2025 Strategic Plan.
As a part of the Strategic Plan, we've created an Implementation Plan, updated each year to track progress on specific action items for each goal.
The Strategic Plan Steering Committee met regularly in 2019 to define guiding principals, engage key stakeholders and strategically evaluate our current programs and activities.
As a part of the Strategic Plan, we've created an Implementation Plan, updated each year to track progress on specific action items for each goal.
The Strategic Plan Steering Committee met regularly in 2019 to define guiding principals, engage key stakeholders and strategically evaluate our current programs and activities.
AIA Member benefits differ based on your specific designation and are explained by category on the Become a Member page.
What remains consistent across all designations is that membership provides you with the opportunity to experience and access the SUPPORT, KNOWLEDGE, and RESOURCES of your professional association.
Below we highlight some benefits of AIA Membership and you can also download the Member Benefits and Resources Guide for more details.
Attend events, activities, and network through your state and local AIA components-demonstrate leadership skills and raise the visibility of the profession in your community.
What remains consistent across all designations is that membership provides you with the opportunity to experience and access the SUPPORT, KNOWLEDGE, and RESOURCES of your professional association.
Below we highlight some benefits of AIA Membership and you can also download the Member Benefits and Resources Guide for more details.
Attend events, activities, and network through your state and local AIA components-demonstrate leadership skills and raise the visibility of the profession in your community.
Membership in the AIA is an investment in your future that extends your network to fellow professionals.
When you join the AIA, you join at all 3 levels: National, State (AIA California), and Local Chapter (AIA Central Valley).
Once you determine your eligibility in the appropriate membership category below, you can become an AIA member by joining online at the National AIA website.
Having trouble with the online portal?
Complete the paper application for your membership category or contact us at your local chapter.
When you join the AIA, you join at all 3 levels: National, State (AIA California), and Local Chapter (AIA Central Valley).
Once you determine your eligibility in the appropriate membership category below, you can become an AIA member by joining online at the National AIA website.
Having trouble with the online portal?
Complete the paper application for your membership category or contact us at your local chapter.
Corporate enhancement and brand recognition through the support of a non-profit organization dedicated to the architecture and design profession.
For more information about sponsorship opportunities, email Executive Director, Kimberly Anderson, Hon.
AIA CA or call (916) 444-3658.
Individuals who do not hold a degree in architecture, but share an interest in the built environment as a professional colleague or enthusiast, are eligible for Allied membership.
Benefits include valuable networking, continuing education opportunities, exposure, and more detailed in our Allied Brochure.
For more information about sponsorship opportunities, email Executive Director, Kimberly Anderson, Hon.
AIA CA or call (916) 444-3658.
Individuals who do not hold a degree in architecture, but share an interest in the built environment as a professional colleague or enthusiast, are eligible for Allied membership.
Benefits include valuable networking, continuing education opportunities, exposure, and more detailed in our Allied Brochure.
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