AIA 2013 National Convention – Call for Committee Members and Participation
Are you interested in being involved in the local events surrounding the AIA National Convention hosted in Denver in 2013? Below is the list of subcommittees currently looking for volunteers to assist in the planning of the local chapter events during the convention weekend from June 20 – 22, 2013. A brief description of each subcommittee, as well as the regular monthly meeting time for that committee is included. All meetings include the option of a conference call number, so if you are not in the Denver area, you can still participate on the committee!
We will also need help during the convention weekend and will be doing a call for general volunteers later this year. If you want to be involved during the convention weekend but do not want to volunteer on a specific committee, please make that preference known when you contact us.
If you are interested in being involved in one of the committees below, please contact Nicolle Thompson, AIA Convention Manager, at
nicolle@aiacolorado.org and we will get you the necessary information to become involved.
Access and Affordability for Emerging Professionals Committee
New to the host chapter planning for 2013, AIA Colorado would like to focus on a way to inspire emerging professional members of AIA across the country to attend the National Convention and begin a tradition of attendance that would enrich their careers and networks. As part of this inspiration, we recognize that cost is usually a large factor in the inability for emerging professionals to attend the convention, so we are exploring options to make the convention more affordable, including affordable accommodations and programming designed specifically for emerging professionals.
Affordability Committee Chair:
Stephen Loos, FAIA
Monthly Meeting Time (
download schedule here):
1st Wednesday of every month from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. at the AIA Colorado office
Host Chapter and VIP Parties Committee
The Host Chapter and VIP Parties committee is responsible for planning and executing the details surrounding the Host Chapter Party during the convention, as well as the VIP party on the evening before the convention. Committee members will identify locations, entertainment, food/beverage, décor options, etc., for both events and will work to secure sponsorships and donations for each event.
Host Chapter and VIP Parties Committee Chair:
Dedia Hart, AIA
Monthly Meeting Time (
download schedule here):
1st Thursday of every month from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. at the AIA Colorado office.
Host Chapter Gift Store and Lounge Committee
The Host Chapter Gift Store and Lounge committee will be responsible for developing the design and content for the host chapter booth located on the expo floor during the convention. This store/lounge will also be the place convention attendees gather to rest, relax and refresh.
Host Chapter Gift Store and Lounge Committee Chair:
Karen Harris, AIA
Monthly Meeting Time (
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2nd Monday of every month from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. at the AIA Colorado office.
Legacy Project Committee
Host chapters typically plan a legacy project of some kind to give back to their community in honor of the national convention coming to town. This can also be used as a public relations effort to help call attention to the convention and gain public awareness of the importance of architecture. The Legacy Project committee will spearhead this effort.
Legacy Project Committee Chair:
Kitty Yuen, AIA
Monthly Meeting Time (
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2nd Tuesday of every month from Noon – 1 p.m. at the AIA Colorado office
Public Relations and Media Outreach Committee
AIA Colorado is using the convention as an opportunity to increase public awareness of architects and the effect they have on communities. They are also working to increase attendance and participation in events for the convention, and general participation in AIA. This committee will spearhead those efforts with members of the media community and work on a promotional campaign for the convention activities. This committee will also produce the Convention Promotional Video that will be shown at the 2012 National Convention in Washington, D.C.
Public Relations and Media Outreach Committee Chair:
Mary Morissette, AIA
Monthly Meeting Time (
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2nd Tuesday of every month from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. at the AIA Colorado office (there are some meetings that fall on special dates, so please contact for more information or refer to attached schedule).
Tour Committee
The Tour Committee is responsible for coordinating all tours surrounding the convention, whether they are Professional Tours (for credit) or Guest Tours (noncredit). This committee will determine locations and content for possible tours, as well as identifying potential tour guides for each tour.
Tour Committee Co-Chairs:
Nan Anderson, AIA
Andrew Lemmer, AIA
Monthly Meeting Time (
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2nd Wednesday of every month from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Location varies, so please contact for next meeting location.
Public Outreach Committee
New to the host chapter planning for 2013, AIA Colorado would like to focus on a way to get the members of the general public involved in the convention and thinking about the importance of architecture in their community while the convention is in town. This committee will brainstorm activities and events that can be offered during the convention that cater specifically to the members of the general public provide architectural education to non-architects and industry professionals.
Public Relations and Media Outreach Committee Chair:
Jennifer Song Koeppe, AIA
Monthly Meeting Time (
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2nd Thursday of every month from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. at the AIA Colorado office
Gallery and Exhibits Committee
The Gallery and Exhibits Committee is responsible for developing content and securing space for various galleries that the local chapter will have in both the convention center and in the downtown area. These galleries will feature the work of our local members, as well as historical exhibits that provide convention attendees with a sense of the history of architecture and the profession in Colorado.
Gallery and Exhibits Committee Chair:
Jennifer McDaniel, AIA
Monthly Meeting Time (
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4th Thursday of every month from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. at the AIA Colorado office.
Design + Dining Committee
Each Design + Dining event involves a wine-and-cheese reception sponsored by a local architecture firm, a tour, and dinner, usually at a restaurant. The receptions are generally held at the sponsoring firms’ offices, which allows the firms to display their work. The committee will have to recruit a firm to sponsor each event, plan the tours, determine capacities, arrange for transportation, reserve a restaurant, and plan menus.
Design + Dining Committee Co-Chairs:
Bryan Schmidt, AIA
Belinda Manuel, AIA
Monthly Meeting Time (
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4th Wednesday of every month from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. at the AIA Colorado Office
Sponsorship Committee
More information to come