You are cordially invited to celebrate the life and work of three architects who helped shape the Eugene we know and love today: Grant Seder, DeNorval Unthank, and Otto Poticha, who from 1968-1986 practiced together as Unthank Seder Poticha Architects.
AIA Oregon Resiliency Series: Earth, Water, Wind, Fire
Join AIA Oregon for their 5-part Resiliency Series, running weekly starting on September 6. Up to 6 AIA LU|HSW Available
Making our communities resilient means addressing the natural hazards associated with the geological and climatic processes that created the environment we live in. It has become even more challenging as we actively change the climate. Please join us as we explore resilience efforts based on the four elements of earth, wind, water and fire. They examine the impacts these hazards on the built environment and look at how they can be mitigated. The series ends with a moderated panel discussion that steps back to look how these elements fit together and what lessons can be learned.
Session 1 - Earth: Update on the Oregon Resilience Plan
Sep 6 | 12-1pm | Virtual
1 AIA LU|HSW
Speaker: Jay Raskin, FAIA
Session 2 - Water and Wind: Climate Change impacts and Drivers
Sep 13 | 12-1pm | Virtual
1 AIA LU|HSW
Speaker Alan Scott, FAIA
Session 3 - Fire: Wildfire Resilience
Sep 20 | 12-1pm | Virtual
1 AIA LU|HSW
Speaker Curt Wilson, AIA
Session 4 - Earth: Functional Recovery
Sep 27 | 12-1pm | Virtual
1 AIA LU|HSW
Speaker: Kent Yu, PhD, PE, SE
Session 5 - Earth, Wind, Water and Fire: Critical Lifeline Infrastructure and Panel Discussion
Oct 4 | 4-6pm | Virtual and In-Person
2 AIA LU|HSW
Speaker: Yumei Wang, PE
Panel Moderator: Jay Wilson
Cost:
If you are a member of a partnering org that helps share the series to their members you get in at the AIA Member rate
AIA Member: $10
Non-members: $25
Students: Free
Call for Applications - 2025 AIAO Board of Directors
The Call for Applications Deadline is Friday, September 6
The 2024 AIA Oregon Board of Directors is calling for applications for the 2025 Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is responsible for providing the vision, leadership, and oversight of AIAO staff and works closely with the CEO / EVP to meet the mission and strategic goals defined by membership.
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.
Directors to Sections are also an important part of our member service feedback loop. ALL 5 of our sections are currently seeking Director-Elects. Director-Elects will take over for the current Directors when their term is up, and serve two years as Director of their section, which is a voting Board position.
Bend
Eugene
Portland
Salem
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, Leadership Summit, and Women’s Leadership Summit. Additional benefits include meals and learning opportunities, Board supported training and retreats!
The Board is currently accepting applications to the 2025 Board of Directors for:
At-Large Director (1 seat available)
Treasurer (1 seat available)
President-Elect (1 seat available)
AIA Oregon At-Large Director (1)
The At-large Director is an AIA Oregon Board position representing all members of the State-wide Chapter. Together with other Board members, the At-large Director provides leadership with oversight of the AIA Oregon Strategic Plan, annual operating budget, and fulfillment of AIA Oregon’s mission to serve and support its members.
The At-Large Director focus is predominantly toward state-wide issues and programs as opposed to that of the Section Director whose focus is predominantly on the local Section.
• Term of office: Two years. Your term would begin January 1, 2025 and end December 31, 2026.
• Participates in Board meetings.
• Liaison to committees per assignment to oversee Chapter-wide initiatives.
• Facilitates leadership track for committee chair positions
• Brings statewide issues of importance to the attention of the Board
• Communicates with members through AIA Oregon media and through local directors
• Monitors delivery of member services
• May include attendance at a state, regional or national leadership conference
Treasurer (1)
The Treasurer manages the chapter’s fiduciary responsibility along with the EVP / CEO and is responsible for leading discussions regarding expenditure requests from committees and members at Board meetings. The treasurer acts as a conduit between members and staff regarding expense requests from outside and allied organizations.
Term of office: Two years. Your term would begin January 1, 2025 and end December 31, 2026.
Participates in Board meetings. (every other month, 2hours)
Liaison to committees per assignment to oversee Chapter-wide initiatives.
Participates in Executive Committee Meetings (1x month, 30min./ call)
Brings statewide issues of importance to the attention of the Board
Communicates with members through AIA Oregon media and through local directors
Monitors delivery of member services and cost
May include attendance at a state, regional or national leadership conference
President-Elect
Term of office: Four Years (1 year as president Elect, 2 years as President, 1 year as Past-President) Your term would begin January 1, 2025 and end December 31, 2028.
Participates in Board meetings. (every other month, 2hours).
Liaison to committees per assignment to oversee Chapter-wide initiatives.
Participates in Executive Committee Meetings (1x month, 30min./ call)
Brings statewide issues of importance to the attention of the Board
May include attendance at a state, regional or national leadership conference
Assume Duties of the President as needed:
Leads board
Sets agenda
"Figure Head" for organization
Visits each section at least one time per year
Attends national, big-sibs and regional leadership conferences
Liaison for communications committee
Monitors leadership track (future directors/board members/president)
Signs agreements and contracts
Provides general supervision over employees of the Chapter
Board members are expected to attend meetings held every other month 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.
Interested members should send a letter of interest, resume and personal headshot to Heather Wilson. Please address your letter to: The 2024 Board of Directors. Questions? Please email Heather.