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2017 AIA Orange County Holiday Party

Upcoming Programs

WEBINAR- All About Automated Parking

November 9 @ 12:00 pm -1:00 pm

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Construction Tour of the Newly Completed Broadcom Campus

November 14 @ 5:00 pm -6:30 pm

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AIAOC Lunch Program- Energy Storage Systems

December 7 @ 12:00 pm -1:00 pm

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The small print:

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY

Cancellations made at least one week prior to the program will be refunded in full, less the processing/transaction fees incurred. No refunds for cancellations will be given after that time. No refunds shall be issued for no-shows. Registration may be transferred to another individual so long as they qualify for the pricing.

At Your Service

Members, AIAOC Needs Your Help!

The AIAOC Bylaws were created in 1952 when the chapter first received its charter. While there have been minor adjustments through the years, the Bylaws are antiquated and do not address today’s technology, professional interests, nor consistent with the Institute’s Bylaws – a requirement for an AIA charter. The Secretary Advisory Committee took on the task this year to thoroughly review and modify the Bylaws to be relevant to today’s governance. This included reviews by National AIA and the AIAOC Board of Directors.

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AIA Releases Newly Revised Architect Scope Documents

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is releasing the second part of the once-in-a-decade 2017 edition of the A201, design-bid-build family of documents for a total of 34 newly revised 2017 documents. This release includes updated versions of the Architect Scope documents and many of the frequently-used AIA forms. Working with architects, contractors, subcontractors and owners, the AIA Documents Committee updates this core set of documents every 10 years. This helps ensure that the AIA legal forms and agreements reflect changes and trends in the industry, and that the AIA Contract Documents remain the Industry Standard.

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Free Membership for up to 18 Months

New Graduates of accredited schools of architecture receive a complimentary membership with the AIA at the Associate level for up to 18 months after graduation. Non-NAAB Degree Holders or Individuals Enrolled in an IDP Program Working under an Architect’s Supervision may also be eligible for Up to 18 months complimentary membership. Learn More...

Reminder to Members

•The importance of updating their profiles to ensure renewal invoices and other AIA materials are received.

•The completion of the membership status change form or chapter transfer form , if applicable, before the 2017 renewal cycle begins .

YAF CONNECTION 15.03

Q3 issue of YAF CONNECTION is out! This issue, Design with Conscience focuses on disaster relief, humanitarian and pro bono work. Many AIA experts contributed to this issue including the AIA president Tom Vonier.

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Not participating in the Black Spectacles Study Sessions? Join an AIAOC Study group!

CDS / PPP / SPD 10 Weeks Study + 4 Week Practice

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AEC Next Technology Expo + Conference

AEC Next Technology Expo + Conference | June 5-7, 2018 | Anaheim, CA

Don’t miss the only AEC show of it’s kind! Join industry peers for three days of education, networking and a diverse exhibit hall floor showcasing the latest products and emerging technologies to help you design, construct and manage AEC projects smarter. Learn more...

Call for work - 2018 Project Tours

Be a part of AIA Orange County programs.

Submit a project for inclusion in the 2018 Tour Series.

Project tours offer the following opportunities:

Assist Associates in meeting much-needed AXP construction hours for their path to licensure
Public awareness of AIA members’ work
Recognition of your work among peers
AIA learning unit opportunities

Have a project? Let us know! Please email a description, photo (if available) and availability to jgill@aiaoc.org

Advocacy

What’s your order for the 2018 AIAOC Community Leaders Breakfast Series?

Whether you’re seeking to develop relationships or want to influence policy that affects the built

environment, the “AIAOC Community Leaders Breakfast with...” series is the members voice to

local advocacy.

Who would you like to meet in a round table setting in 2018?

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Your copy should address 3 key questions: Who am I writing for? (Audience) Why should they care? (Benefit) What do I want them to do here? (Call-to-Action).

Create a great offer by adding words like "free" "personalized" "complimentary" or "customized." A sense of urgency often helps readers take an action, so think about inserting phrases like "for a limited time only" or "only 7 remaining!"