Join Chapter Committees

What you get from AIA depends upon what you put in. The best way to take full advantage of your membership is to participate on a committee. There are a number of in-chapter committees to choose from.  With so many different opportunities to get involved, there’s sure to be a committee for you.  We welcome prospective members to any of our committees. It’s a great way to meet the AIA community and see what it can do for you.

Advocacy
Dedicated to advancing the architect's position in design, practice, and sustainable and livable communities at the local, state, and federal levels. Responsible for building and maintaining relationships with political representatives and elected officials within the chapter boundaries.
Co Chairs: Alex Zarifian, and Scott Young Associate AIA

Programs and Special Programs Committee  
Focusing on producing quality relevant programs for the membership.
Chair: Scott Young, Associate AIA

Sponsorship Committee
Connecting sponsorship opportunities to the Pasadena/Foothill chapter.
Chair: Jill Nicholson

Design Awards  
The P & F AIA Design Awards program recognizes and celebrates design excellence in the Chapter area, California, and beyond. The Design Awards Committee is responsible for overseeing the program's direction and budget, selecting the jury members,  and facilitating the jury meeting and awards presentation. In addition, the Design Awards Committee works with Onuma to produce the totally digital entry process on the Design Awards site  http://aia-awards.com/AIAPF/
Co-Chairs: Position Open

Communications Committee
Lead by the Director of Communications, this group edits and organizes the monthly newsletter of the Chapter, for purpose of informing Chapter members and the public of upcoming meetings, professional seminars, Chapter and AIA activities and other items of interest.
Chair: Dawn Brisco, Assoc. AIA

Citizen Architect Committee (Community Outreach)
Lead by the 2009 Chapter President, this group focuses on the chapter's community planning and government policy which effect the built environment and organizes taskforce groups in response to the defined issues.
Chair: Mark Gangi, AIA,NCARB,LEEDAP

History Committee 
Documents, records and archives the many records of the Chapter’s history since its founding in 1948.  Oral and written history excerpts are being conducted and collected using personal memories from several emeritus members. 
Chair: Russell Hobbs, AIAE

Bulletin Editorial Board 
Lead by the Director of Communications, this group edits and organizes publishing of the Bulletin, the monthly newsletter of the Chapter, for purpose of informing Chapter members and the public of upcoming meetings, professional seminars, Chapter and AIA activities and other items of interest.
Chair: Open

Membership Committee 
Coordinated by the Membership Director, this Committee discusses and develops ways to improve and enhance benefits and services, identify and recruit new members, and retain existing members.
Chair: Richard Maness, AIA

Fellows Committee  
The Fellows Committee aids in the selection of appropriate Chapter members for advancement to fellowship according to criteria established by AIA. Supports and advises fellowship candidates in materials preparation. 
Chair: Armando Gonzalez, FAIA.

Nominations Committee
Chaired by Vice President/President-Elect, together with the current President and three AIA members-at-large, this committee nominates members for the upcoming year’s Board.
Chair: Mark Gangi AIA, Vice President/President Elect

Recognition Advisory Group 
The Recognition Advisory Group monitors the activities and contributions of chapter members and local citizens and organizations, whose work enhances the practice of architecture and the built environment, exemplifying the goals and ideals of the profession. The Recognition Advisory Group is responsible for making timely recommendations to the Board of Directors for chapter, state and national AIA commendations.
Chair: Open