How to Get More Involved at AIA New Hampshire


AIANH Education Committee: Sonya Misiaszek AIA, Bruce Hamilton AIA (chair), Scott Vlasak Assoc. AIA, and Michael Morin AIA.

As one of our members mentioned in a recent AIANH Questionnaire, "you get out of your membership what you put in to it."

Becoming involved is an excellent way to enhance your career, make new contacts, and gain more insight into the profession of architecture. Please contact any board member or one of the committee members listed below to discuss your options.

AIANH welcomes participation from all of its members.

AIANH is governed by a Board of Directors. If you would like to serve on the Board, please contact the current President, Sonya Misiaszek AIA, 603-527-1617.

In addition to attending regular Chapter Meetings and Continuing Ed seminars, we invite you to particpate on one of our standing committees. Please Email us if you are interested in joining any of the committees listed below. Or come to one of the committee meetings to see what it's all about. Upcoming meetings.

AIA 150
Patricia Sherman FAIA, Chair; Michael Castagna, Vice-Chair

Work with the AIANH AIA150 committee on their initiative as part of the AIA "Blueprint for America:" Learn more.

Awards Committee
Tom House AIA, Chair

Help plan and conduct the annual Excellence in Architecture Awards Program

Education Committee
Bruce Hamilton AIA and Scott Vlasak Assoc. AIA, Co-Chairs

Help develop and carry out the various aspects of the Learning By Design Program. Volunteers help develop curriculum and work in classrooms. Learn more.

Environmental Guild
Paul Leveille Assoc. AIA, Chair

The Environmental Guild works to promote good sustainable design and development in the State. It presents the annual Integrated Design/Integrated Development Conference and other events to promote "Green Building."

Fellowship and Honors
Sonya Misiaszek AIA, Chair

This committee helps determine applicants and mentors for AIA Fellowship, and suggests possibilities for Honorary Membership and special recognition.

NH Forum
Chris Carley AIA
Doug Bencks AIA
Bruce Hamilton AIA
Susan Thorne AIA
Michael McKeown Assoc. AIA

This committee oversees the AIANH Newsletter, the NH Forum.

Legeslative Affairs
David Udelsman AIA, Chair

This committee monitors legislative activity related to the building industry and on will testify at state legislative committee hearings, write letters to state representatives, etc.

Intern Development Program/Emerging Professionals
Tom House AIA, IDP Coordinator

This committee addresses the concerns and issues of those enrolled in the IDP program and the professional development of architectural interns.

Programming
Bruce Hamilton AIA, Chair; Michael Morin AIA, Co-chair

The Programming Committee develops and plans the AIANH monthly meetings and daytime seminars.

Public Relations
Chris Carley, Chair; Lisa DeStefano, Co-chair

This group works to promote public awareness of AIANH, architects, and architecture.

Young Architects Forum
Michael McKeown Assoc AIA

This group consists of architectural interns and newly licensed architects who get together to discuss issues of design and professional development and serves as a collective voice for young architects.

Please Email us if you are interested in joining any of the following committees.

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