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As we begin a new year, AIA Ohio is actively working towards our vision of advancing the profession through advocacy, leadership and increasing value to members. A strategic planning retreat for members of the Board of Directors and key stakeholders was held in November to discuss what is working well, consider challenges and develop aspirations for AIA Ohio.
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Government Affairs Update |
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AIA Ohio Government Affairs |
The Ohio General Assembly began its second year of session in January, 2022, with continued Republican majorities in both the House and Senate. All State Representatives and half of Ohio Senators will run for election in November, 2022, along with the Governor and all other statewide elected officials.
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Protecting and Enhancing Member Investments |
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The Board of Directors of any organization has several very basic responsibilities. During the AIA Ohio Board orientation earlier this year, AIA Ohio Executive Vice President Kate Brunswick, CAE, Hon. AIA, outlined each of these for board members. The three most common responsibilities referenced include Duty of Care, Duty of Loyalty, and Duty of Obedience. Each of these addresses a task, or duty, that Board members need to adhere to. The fiduciary duty of the Board falls under the Duty of Care. Simply put, the Board is charged with using due diligence and good business judgment in their decision-making processes. Every Board, whether a 501(c)(6) or 501(c)(3) should follow these same basic guidelines.
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AIA Ohio Honor Awards
Call for Entries
AIA Ohio is now seeking nominations for the AIA Ohio Honor Awards. AIA Ohio Honor Awards include: AIA Ohio Gold Medal Award, AIA Ohio Gold Medal Firm Award, AIA Ohio Public Service Award, AIA Ohio Mentor Award and the newly created AIA Ohio Emerging Professionals Award. Submissions can be made via the online portal, here.
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In January, AIA Columbus hosted a lecture panel on the Rapid 5 Project, an initiative to develop an integrated open space network in Central Ohio that will prescribe how to best use our natural assets to benefit our economy, manage growth, provide access for recreation, education, and health, and preserve natural resources and environmental health. Five firms (AECOM, EDGE, MKSK, NBBJ, and REALM) studied ways to knit all five waterways in Franklin County (the Big Darby, Scioto River, Olentangy River, Alum Creek, and Big Walnut Creek) into a single cohesive system infused with exciting new ideas, expanded access, and community voices to benefit all of Central Ohio. In conjunction with the lecture, the Rapid 5 Project exhibit was on display at the Center for Architecture and Design. Learn more about the Rapid 5 Project: https://www.rapid5.org/
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Greater Cincinnati Firm Part of National Award-Winning Team
AIA National has awarded Bushman Dreyfus Architects (Charlottesville, VA) the prestigious Design for Aging Review Award of Merit for The Center at Belvedere. Loveland, OH-based Senior Center Design Specialists Lifespan Design Studio served as part of the Bushman-Dreyfus team from planning through construction of the innovative 47,000 square foot senior community center completed in 2020. Congratulations to AIA Cincinnati member Douglas Gallow Jr., AIA, co-founder of Lifespan Design Studio on this recognition!
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Thank you to all who contributed to the 2021 campaign for the AIA Ohio PAC. We are starting our campaign for 2022 and have 100% participation from the AIA Ohio PAC committee and the AIA Youngstown Board. Several other components are getting close to that 100% participation of their local Boards. If you would like to contribute for 2022, follow this link to make your contribution: https://www.aiaohio.org/aia-ohio-advocacy-and-the-aia-ohio-pac/.
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