Heather Wilson
AIAO EVP/CEO

“New and stirring things are belittled because if they are not belittled the humiliating question arises 'Why then are you not taking part in them?”

― H.G. Wells

The work of the AIA Oregon Headquarters task Force (HQTF) over the last quarter, presented in this weeks’ T@3, gives every member the opportunity to review and respond to the feedback they’ve started to interpret into recommendations for a path forward. In these next two online opportunities for feedback, April 27 and May 4, those who participate (hopefully you!) will receive information and ample chance to share any thoughts we may have missed.

Along with the Task Force members and our Board of Directors, I’ve listened to member feedback regarding the future of the AIA Oregon Headquarters. They were dedicated to reviewing the feedback in a thorough and timely fashion. Thank you to the 200+ members that have helped shape the conversation so far.

And now we’re hoping to hear from the rest of you!

I know everyone can’t be involved to the same degree, but we are going to try to offer as many opportunities as possible in different settings and formats over the next few months to hear from every member. With ackowledgment to the 200+ members who responded to the survey, that means roughly 1100 members were silent.

Over the next few months of spring and summer, AIA Oregon HQTF members and I will attend summer Section picnics, Third Thursday events and Emerging Professionals and Fellows events with on-site opportunities for sharing your thoughts and helping refine the conversation. You’ll see articles in the T@3 and perhaps some targeted email messages that ask for your feedback as a Section member or Committee member. And please remember the email we have dedicated to this string of conversation: info@ournewhq.com. You can send your thoughts and questions at any time.

My hope is that the full membership of AIA Oregon will be well served with whatever solution the HQTF recommends, and the Board ultimately approves; but what I know for sure is that the solution will serve those who have participated best.

Looking forward to hearing from you,