Call for Volunteers

ARCHI text Opportunities to Volunteer & Grow

Do you want to be more involved with AIAENY but aren’t sure where

to start or don’t think you have the time? Not to worry, AIA Eastern New York is looking for all types of volunteers for various levels of commitment. From those that can offer their expertise on one of our committees for a few months, to those that are willing to use their networking skills for a few hours, and everything in between. No amount of time is too short, or task too small. So, let 2022 be the year you get involved in your AIA Eastern New York Chapter. Volunteering provides the following benefits: • Developing new skills • Forging new relationships • Giving back • Developing leadership skills

Here is a list of 2022 committees; reach out to the liaison for to learn more or to volunteer!

Emerging Professionals

Task Force Liaison: Caitlin Daly, AIA

Mission: Supporting beginning architects’ success and growth through study groups, social events, outreach and professional networking. Tasks: Develop a member following, plan EP events, establish and maintain a social media/ communication platform. Duration: Kickoff Event April 8th 2022, planning meeting March 17th, 2022. One meeting and/or event per month. Contact: cdaly@csarchpc.com

Task Force Liaison: Steve Kervin, AIA

Mission: Supporting career success and growth through educational offerings. Tasks: Develop a plan to define the role of the task force, their goals and success. Identify and meet with other Chapter having K-12 programs. Contact: kervins@aplususa.com

Chapter Outreach Committee

Task Force Liaison: Casey Crossley, AIA

Mission: Maintaining a robust, relevant AIA local chapter Tasks: Develop a plan for outreach. Ask for meeting of like sized Chapters to begin to develop a plan. Develop assessment tools. Contact: caseycrossleyaia@gmail.com

Design Awards

Task Force Liaison: Andrew Petruzzelli, AIA

Mission: Strategically promote good design with government, local media, and enhance the awareness of hiring an architect. Tasks: Develop an Action Plan for decision making, logistics, marketing, etc., plan and enhance 2022 ENY Design Awards. Duration: 2022, meet monthly/ or bi-weekly as needed to plan event. Contact: ap@ltrw-arch.com

Editorial Oversight Committee

Task Force Liaison: Caitlin Daly, AIA

Mission: Inform members of AIAENY news, and events. Provide a platform for AIAENY members to engage in industrial discourse. Tasks: Plan and implement the quarterly ENY ARCHItext newsletter. Consult on topics for newsletter, including suggestion for feature articles. Organize newsletter content, coordinate graphics, and provide general support. Review and coordinate updates on social media. Duration: Kickoff Meeting April 2022. One meeting per month with additional work required at times of newsletter submissions. Contact: cdaly@csarchpc.com