AIA Eastern NY Committees

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AIA Eastern NY offers many areas to get involved locally with the following committees.  Feel free to contact any of the committee chairs or AIA ENY with any questions or to become a member.

AIAS - RPI
Tyler Hopf, President [TylerHopf@gmail.com]

Architectural Students have the opportunity to be involved with AIA while they are still in school by becoming members of AIAS.  The local component of AIAS is at RPI.  AIA ENY is working with AIAS to provide many opportunities for registered and licensed architects to get involved with the architecture students and develop mentoring relationships between the two groups.

Below is a list of events that are available for AIA ENY Members to be involved:

• No events scheduled at this time.
  

Captial Region Canstruction
Ed Anker, AIA ENY Liaison [EAnker@csarchpc.com]

It starts with one can.  To feed the hungry.  To lift the spirit.  To change the world.

Canstruction is a charity committed to ending hunger.  At the inaugural Capital Region Canstruction design/build competition, architects and engineers will strut their design and construction genius to aid in the cause to fight hunger.  To feed the hungry and raise awareness, they will use thousands of cans of food to create colossal and amazing structures.

For more information and dates of event, please go to the Canstruction page.

Committee On The Environment (COTE)
Co-Chairpersons:
Anna Campas, AIA [penrose@nycap.rr.com]
Baani Singh, Assoc. AIA [Baani00@yahoo.com]

COTE seeks to expand awareness and knowledge of green technologies and sustainability in building design and construction.  The group meets at 6:00 pm on the third Wednesday of each month.  Please contact Anna or Baani to join or with any ideas for activities.

See below for a list of dates and activities provided by COTE:

• November 2011 - Green Schools: LEED for Schools or CHPS?
  Check out the Programs & Events page on the website for full details and how to register.

Convention (2012) Committee
Chairperson:
Jeffrey Morris, AIA [jeffrey.morris@thruway.ny.gov]

The annual AIA New York State Convention will be located in the Eastern NY Chapter in September of 2012.  The Convention Committee coordinates with AIA NYS and organizes the location of the event, tours and volunteers.  CALL FOR MEMBERS/VOLUNTEERS!!!  Please contact Jeffrey Morris if you would like to become a member of the committee.

Sponsorships & Exhibitors available.  Check out the Programs & Events Page under AIA NYS for the 2012 Convention Flyer.

Design Awards Committee
Co-Chairpersons:
David J. Pacheco, AIA [djp@pra-pc.com]
George Green, AIA [ggreen@jmzarchitects.com]

AIA ENY holds an annual Design Awards Competition to showcase the work of local professionals, much like the competitions of AIA NYS and AIA National.  The committee establishes the guidelines for the competition, the jury and the awards ceremony.  The 2011 Call for Entries have now been posted and you can view the results of the 2010 Design Awards on the Design Awards webpage.  If you would like to become a member of the Design Awards Committee or if you have suggestions, questions or comments, please contact David or George.

Fellows Committee
Chairperson:
Francis M. Pitts, FAIA [pittsf@aplususa.com]

The Fellows Committee encourages and assists Chapter members who are candidates for Fellowship by identifying and cultivating potential candidates and by offering assistance and advice as candidates and sponsors prepare their Fellowship portfolios.  Members who know of potential candidates should contact the  Chairman, Francis Pitts, at pittsf@aplususa.com.

Historic Resources Committee (HRC)
Chairperson:
Matthew Scheidt, AIA [mscheidt@jgwaarchitects.com]

The HRC will focus on providing access to educational and advocacy opportunities to AIAENY members related to the many aspects of our region's rich historic resources.  Membership is open to all AIA members, associate members and allied members.  Please email Matt if you are interested in attending and if you have any questions, comments or criticisms.

Programs Committee
Chairperson:
Pasquale Marchese, AIA

The formation of the programs committee came about due to a vacancy on the Executive Committee for the position of VP of Programs.  The programs committee meets monthly to discuss available program opportunities to offer AIA ENY Members and the capital region that are beneficial for continuing education for both AIA and NY State.  You can view the continuing education requirements on our website, as well as available programs and events (date, time and registration details).

The Programs Committee members are:
Anna Campas, AIA
Pasquale Marchese, AIA
Jeff Mural, AIA
Daniel Wilson, AIA
Jillian Merriam, Executive Assistant