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California State & Federal Incentives for Architecture & Engineering Firms

February 21 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Find out more »

February General Meeting and Social Mixer-Meet the AIAOC Committees

February 23 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Find out more »

ADA Related Lawsuits: What to Know

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Write Women in Wikipedia

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AIAOC Lunch Program – MY 3 YEARS IN HONG KONG – THE ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN ENVIRONMENT OF HONG KONG

March 15 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Find out more »

AIAOC Lunch Program – New Energy Code Standards Are Here, Are You Ready?

March 21 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Find out more »

AIAOC ADA / Accessibility Program

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Join Western Lighting for our first annual Vendor Fair at the Lutron Experience Center. Attendees can expect a day packed with giveaways and prizes while meeting vendors from morning to evening.   Win a $2,500 smart home package with FREE installation to upgrade your place! Learn More Here

Shaping a Sustainable Built Environment in OC

Please note the “AIA Convention” is now titled “A’17 AIA Conference on Architecture.” Take advantage of early bird rates through February 15th. Anticipating a better tomorrow Harness the collective intellect and entrepreneurial spirit of speakers whose power to anticipate has shaped their careers and our industry. Over three days our keynoters will explore this theme and what it means to anticipate need, challenge, and change in architecture and design. Learn More Here

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.

Free Convention Registration New AIA members receive complimentary registration for the 2017 AIA National Convention and Design Exposition in Orlando, Florida April 27 – 29. Free Membership for Up to 18 Months New Graduates Receive Free AIA Membership for Up to 18 Months Graduates of accredited schools of architecture receive 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 Dues Installment Program Pay your dues in up to six installments with our Dues Installment Program. All newly joining members are eligible to participate in the 2017 Dues Installment Program. Enrollment begins October 1, 2016 and ends April 30, 2017. 2017 membership dues enrolled in the dues installment plan must be paid in full by June 30, 2017. Learn more.

Call for work -  2017 Project Tours  Be a part of AIA Orange County programs.  Submit a project for inclusion in the 2017 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

Just Released: AIA Trust Annual Report Learn how the AIA Trust continues to help members manage their risks and practice successfully in 2016 Read the 2016 AIA Trust Annual Report ! The AIA Trust is where smart architects manage risk.   Find indispensable AIA Member benefits and resources from the AIA Trust Plus see what’s in store for 2017 To make this new year the best ever for AIA Members & Components. For more about the AIA Trust programs and practice resources, Visit www.TheAIATrust.com or Call 202-626-7376.

Advocacy What’s your order for the 2016 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 2016?   tell us here 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!"

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