Perks for Early Membership Renewal

Renew your AIA membership by December 31, 2011 and you’ll receive:

- One free continuing education course through the AIA Virtual Convention.

- Complete the course by January 31st and  you will be entered in a drawing to win one of five iPad2s.

For more information about early renewal click here

To renew your membership go to www.aia.org/renew.

 

What’s the Value of Being an AIA Member?

AIA California Council asked members this question at the 2011 Monterey Design Conference and produced a video of the responses.

Click here (or visit: http://www.aecknowledge.com/videos/ValueAIA) to view the video–then, consider sharing your thoughts with us via the comment feature!

 

 

 

 

Designer Pint Night -2nd Tuesday @ Hot Italian

Designer Pint Night

Calling ALL Creatives!

musicians.painters.dancers.actors.filmakers.digital artists. designers. producers. presenters.art educators. chefs.architects. performers.

What: Designer Pint Night (pres. by Capital Creative Collective & For Art Sake)
When: 2nd Tuesday each month (2/8) @ 7pm
Where: Hot Italian (16th & Q st.-Midtown)


Chapter Election: Don’t Delay ~ Vote TODAY!!

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It’s time to vote for the 2011 AIA Central Valley Board of Directors.

Please click here to review the 2011 Candidate’s Statements.

AIA or Associate AIA members in good standing may vote in two ways:

1. In person at the Chapter’s annual election meeting, scheduled for Thursday, November 18th at Folsom Lake College.  Click here for an event flyer, or here to register on-line. Hard copy ballots will be provided at the event, or you may bring a completed ballot with you.

2. By Absentee ballot. Click here for an electronic PDF ballot and return via e-mail to info@aiacv.org, via fax at 916-444-3005, or via regular mail: C/O AIACV Chapter Election, 1400 S Street, Suite 100, Sacramento, Ca 95814. Regardless of the method selected, ballots must arrive no later than Thursday, November 11, 2010 to be counted as absentee.

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This Thursday: Get To Know Our Newest Members & TRP!

Join us Thursday evening, September 23rd for a special “Green Business” Presentation with the ReUse People of America (TRP) & our annual 2010 New Member Reception.

The Sacramento Regional Conservation Corps (SRCC) has launched a new “Green Business” in Sacramento in partnership with The ReUse People of America (TRP), headquartered in Oakland, California. This new business, the SRCC Re-Use Store, is designed to be a training program for corps members in sales, marketing, customer relations, inventory management, warehousing and delivery—while providing a service to the community and reducing the impact of discarded building materials in our landfills. Both the SRCC and TRP are recognized non profit organizations.

SRCC Executive Director Dwight Washabaugh and ReUse People of American Sacramento Area Manager Kristin Williams will present.

Prior to the presentation, enjoy refreshments and help us welcome our Chapter’s newest members as we introduce and welcome them to the Chapter.

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AIACV Welcomes New Members

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Please join us in welcoming the newest members to AIA Central Valley!  The following individuals and companies have joined the Chapter since January 1, 2010.

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Blake Shelters, AIA
Brendan Riley, AIA
Clare Walton, AIA
David Pivetti, AIA
Dean Andrews, AIA
Doron Dreksler, AIA
James Aguilar, AIA
Jared Fisher, AIA
Jeff Russell, AIA
Michelle Davis, AIA
Michelle Duff, AIA
Philip Li, AIA

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Big Changes. Big Choices. What Does Health Care Reform Mean For AIA Members?

Kaiser Stockton Hospital addition. Photo courtesy of Dreyfuss & Blackford Architects.

Free AIA Webinar on Health Care Reform: What the New Bill Means for AIA Members
May 19, 10:00 a.m. (Pacific Daylight Time) Click here to register.

The new health care law will change the way many AIA members, from sole proprietors to large firm principals, receive medical care. What does this new law mean for you, your family, and your firm? Will you have to change the insurance you already have? Will your premiums go up or down? Will your firm be penalized if it doesn’t follow the rules? What is a “Cadillac” healthcare plan?

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AIA Member Benefit: FedEx Discounts

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The American Institute of Architects is committed to providing the tools you need to be successful. In addition to a vast architect-oriented network of resources, your AIA membership offers exclusive discounts on products and services to help you operate your business more effectively. Our partners are industry leaders that provide you with value-added offers and significant savings on products and services you use daily – like FedEx.

FedEx Express and FedEx Ground
You can count on FedEx to deliver expertise, great service, and great value for all your shipping needs—virtually anytime, anywhere.  AIA Central Valley members are eligible to save up to:

21% off select FedEx Express U.S. shipping
13% off select FedEx Express international shipping
12% off select FedEx Ground shipping

FedEx Kinko’s Office and Print Centers
FedEx Kinko’s is the back office for many small businesses, offering a broad range of business and document services for companies of all sizes. AIA Central Valley members are eligible for up to:

15% off color and black & white copies and printing
  5% off signs and graphics
  5% off finishing services

 For more information on benefits available to members please contact Jennifer Blankenship-Gowin.