The application deadline has been extended to July 31st
The 2023 AIA Oregon Board of Directors is pleased to call for applications to the 2024 Board class.
This is a deliberate change from “nomination” to application, in the hopes that the intention of inclusion and belonging are clearly shared and understood. This process is not closed, nor are there membership prerequisites. If you are a member of AIA Oregon (Associate, International Associate, or AIA), then you are eligible for application.
Also, if you are a member of NOMA nationally or locally, you are considered eligible for AIA Oregon leadership, and we extend the full rights and privileges of membership in AIA Oregon to all NOMA members. That includes member pricing on events, opportunities to lead, and participation in awards programs.
The AIA Oregon Board and Executive Committee wish to express their commitment to removing boundaries to participation. If financial hardship is an obstacle, please contact Heather Wilson directly to discuss your interest and a solution that will get your voice at the table: hwilson@aiaoregon.org.
The AIA Oregon Board of Directors manages the chapter’s fiduciary responsibility and oversees the work of the Executive Vice President / CEO. Board members represent the leadership of the industry during their term and beyond, becoming a valuable resource to allied partners in the A/E/C industry. Board members will also be called on to participate in discussions regarding policies and position statements for the chapter, checking for congruence with regional and national initiatives, while tracking progress on our own state strategic goals and objectives. As we have restructured, Directors to Sections are also an important part of our member service feedback loop. One section is currently seeking a Director-Elect: Southern Oregon.
AIA Oregon Board members enjoy discounted pricing to all Chapter events, including ODC (Oregon Design Conference), OAA (Oregon Architecture Awards), and support for travel to events such as the AIA National conference, Grassroots, and Women’s Leadership Summit. Additional benefits include meals and learning opportunities, Board supported training and retreats!
Board members are expected to attend meetings held monthly for roughly 2 hours. That time commitment may be augmented with additional committee responsibilities; as such, nominees should expect between 4-5 hours of volunteer time per month will need to be dedicated to AIA Oregon business. Positions on the Executive Committee / with a higher time commitment are marked “++”
Currently, the following Board seats are open for application:
AIA Oregon Secretary (1)++
The Secretary is an AIA Oregon Board member and Officer representing all members of the State-wide Chapter. Together with other Board members, the Secretary provides leadership and oversight of the AIA Oregon Strategic Plan, annual operating budget, and fulfillment of AIA Oregon’s mission to serve and support its members. The Secretary is the recording and corresponding officer of the Chapter and the Board of Directors, and will record and distribute minutes from Board meetings, and will oversee the development and review of board policy and procedures.
Term of office: Two years.
The Secretary is a member of the Executive Committee.
Participates in Executive Committee and Board meetings .
The Secretary shall lead the development and periodic review of Board policies and procedures.
Issue all notices for the Chapter.
Determine if quorum requirements per the by-laws have been satisfied at meetings, and if not, advice the President on appropriate actions.
Salem Oregon Section Director-Elect (1)
The Section Director-elect position is the future Section Director designee, but not a member of the Board. However, the Section Director-elect is encouraged to participate in Board meetings and planning sessions. The primary roles of the Section Director-elect are to learn the role the Section Director and to lead the local Section activities. A secondary role is to assist in the implementation of Chapter-wide strategic initiatives.
Term of office: up two years (depending on when you start), and then two years as Director
Support the Section Director In the role of board governance.
Participate and lead Section council or planning meetings.
Oversee and guide Section-specific events and initiatives.
Engage in special projects and initiatives as assigned by the President or the Board.
Southern Oregon Section Director-Elect (1)
The Section Director-elect position is the future Section Director designee, but not a member of the Board. However, the Section Director-elect is encouraged to participate in Board meetings and planning sessions. The primary roles of the Section Director-elect are to learn the role the Section Director and to lead the local Section activities. A secondary role is to assist in the implementation of Chapter-wide strategic initiatives.
Term of office: up two years (depending on when you start), and then two years as Director
Support the Section Director In the role of board governance.
Participate and lead Section council or planning meetings.
Oversee and guide Section-specific events and initiatives.
Engage in special projects and initiatives as assigned by the President or the Board.
Interested members should send a letter of interest, resume and personal headshot to hwilson@aiaoregon.org. Please address your letter to: The 2023 Board of Directors.
This call for applications will remain open until June 30.
Questions about Board applications can be directed to Heather Wilson: hwilson@aiaoregon.org.