Grassroots 2020

Inauguration of the 2020-2021 AIAS Board of Directors

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Leadership Session: Modeling Your Success

In this interactive session, participants will learn skills to become future-focused leaders through discussions around AIAS Model Bylaws, as well as recognizing the potential of and being a role model for future leaders. We will explore different tools for team-building and effect communication to ensure the success of your AIAS chapter.

Lunch Break

3:00pm – 3:30pm: Midwest Quad Roll Call 

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3:30pm – 3:45pm: Lunch & Learn 

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Let’s Talk Branding and Photography

Wellness Break

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Keynote: Outgoing Officers

2019-2020 AIAS National President, Sarah Curry

2019-2020 AIAS National Vice President, Adam Fogel

Quad Breakouts

Leadership Session: Fundraising

Lunch Break

3:00pm – 3:30pm: Northeast Quad Roll Call 

3:30pm – 3:45pm: Lunch & Learn 

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Structured Networking Break

Service Session: All the News That’s Fit to Print About FBD

The FBDAC is proud to present all the essential information about AIAS’ Freedom by Design Program! In this session, we’ll discuss Project Delivery (from contacting clients to final portfolios), Grant Applications, Insurance and Volunteer Forms, AXP Hours, Transition Documentation, and how to attract mentors and volunteers. Of course, in the era of potentially virtual semesters, we’ll also discuss how the typical FBD Project might be affected by COVID-19, and how to keep the spirit of FBD alive at your Chapter. *Attendance at this session is required in order to apply for an FBD Grant

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Wellness Break

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Leadership Keynote: Vaki Mawema

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Emerging Young Leaders: Networking and Mentorship

During times like these, mentorship and support can be very helpful as you navigate how becoming a leader while in school and beyond. How can I get involved with my local chapter as student? How can I be an advocate for the profession after graduation? How can the work that I do now as a student help me to become a better leader after I graduate?

In small groups, you will hear from emerging professionals that are a part of AIA’s National Associates Committee and the Young Architect’s Forum. This opportunity will allow you to connect with peers that are facing similar issues as you, as well as a chance to connect with young leaders at the national level that can offer tips, tricks, and advice.

The AIA Center for Emerging Professionals invites you to register our small networking event at AIAS Grassroots!

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Leadership Session: Membership without Members

Participants will learn how to keep their chapters going through unprecedented and unpredictable events! It is important to understand how to make the most of your membership even in the most difficult situations. Extreme circumstances will be presented, and members will learn skills to empower themselves and others to keep AIAS alive and resilient.

Lunch Break

3:00pm – 3:15pm: South Quad Roll Call 

3:15pm – 3:30pm: Lunch & Learn 

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Structured Networking Break

Design Session: Zoom into Better Workflows with Vectorworks!

Bored with your current design software? Join Vectorworks for our virtual session to dive deep into the essentials. Whether you’re going from sketch to massing model or 3D model to presentation, see how Vectorworks software gives you the freedom to go above and beyond with your designs and renderings in the clearest way possible, with one powerful all-in-one tool.

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Wellness Break

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Design Keynote: Kai-Uwe Bergmann

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Committee and Board Q&A

Freedom by Design Charette Session

1:10pm – 2:00pm Advocacy Training 101

The world has changed. Making our voices heard is more important than ever.  Building relationships with elected officials and exerting influence on the governmental and political spheres is critical to solving the climate crisis, confronting racial inequality, and addressing the mounting student debt problem. At this Advocacy 101 session you will learn the importance of legislative engagement at all levels of government and learn how to create winning messages that help you clearly communicate the things that are important to you in a way that resonates with others.

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Leadership Session: Gimme Five

In this interactive session, you will learn about the organizations that govern the practice of architecture. This session will illustrate how five organizations work together to guide the world of architecture, what each represents, and how the AIAS plays a huge role in connecting them. We’ll discuss what the various groups do, why they are important, and how they benefit you as an AIAS member and a student of design. The AIAS does not work alone, so join us to hear some of the other ways you can make a difference!

Lunch Break

3:00pm – 3:30pm: International & West Quad Roll Call 

3:30pm – 3:45pm: Lunch & Learn 

Structured Networking Break

Service Session: You, Me, and FBD

This session, hosted by the FBDAC, will feature inspiring projects of the past, and some of the Directors who worked on them! Bring your questions and concerns to this open discussion about the challenges and extraordinary benefits of service-based design. We’ll also highlight charettes and projects that emphasize the importance of resiliency, both in your community and in your Chapter. *Attendance at this session is required in order to apply for an FBD Grant.

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Wellness Break

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Service Keynote: John Miller

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Council of Presidents Orientation

Council of Presidents Meeting