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ARCHNews Editorial Board

Edits and organizes publishing of ArchNews , 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: Harry Jacobs, AIA

Emerging Professionals Committee

Focusing on building a community among young pre-licensure professionals, this group addresses the needs and concerns of area Associate members. This committee works with local emerging professionals organizations to maximize the value of the AIA for associates and interns. It also organizes events and programs of interest to unlicensed professionals and students and the ARE Review Seminars .

Chair: Kari Svanstrom, Assoc. AIA

Codes Committee

Addresses the concerns of the membership regarding codes and regulatory issues. Organizes educational programs to education architects and the A/E/C community on codes issues. A Codes Forum is held the last Thursday of the month at noon , which is open to all and is free of charge to attend. Click here to join the Google Group.

Chair: Lyrinda Snyderman, AIA

Committee on the Environment ( COTE )

Promotes environmental leadership among architects; seeks to make environmental considerations and sustainable design integral to the practice of architecture. Open to all chapter members. Hosts a discussion forum the first Friday of the month at noon , which is open to all and is free of charge to attend.

Chair: Hafsa Burt, AIA

Design Awards

The AIA East Bay Design Awards program recognizes and celebrates design excellence in the Bay Area, California , and beyond. The Design Awards Chair is responsible for overseeing the program's direction and budget, selecting the jury members, developing the Call for Entries, and facilitating the jury meeting and awards presentation. In addition, the Design Awards Chair works with staff to promote Design Award winners in the local media and continue to dialogue of design excellence with the public.

Chair: Carol Shen, FAIA

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: Rosemary Muller, FAIA

Historic Preservation

Monitors and manages issues of preserving the built environment; works with government and allied preservation programs.

Chair: Joann Pavlinec, Assoc. AIA

Professional Practice Forum

Organizes and conducts discussions among firm employees and principals on issue regarding the business of architecture. Generally meets the third Thursday of the month at noon . Open to all.

Chair: Tim Craig, AIA

Events Committee

The Events Committee oversees chapter-wide membership events including monthly chapter meetings, design tours and the annual membership appreciation party.

Chairs: Andre Ptaszynski, AIA.

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: Bonnie Blake-Drucker, AIA

Regional & Urban Design Committee

The AIA East Bay Regional and Urban Design Committee (RUD) aims to improve the quality of the urban environment of East Bay cities and surrounding areas by promoting excellence in urban design, land use and transportation planning, public policy, and implementation in the built and natural environment. This will be achieved through education of its member and the public, in concert with allied community and professional groups; and as appropriate, by providing design and planning assistance to communities of the greater East Bay .

Chair: Ann Panopio, Assoc. AIA

Small Firm Forum

Organizes and conducts discussion among small firm principals about relevant issues of practice within the design and construction industry. Meets the first Thursday of the month at Noon in the chapter office. Open to all.

Chairs: Cathy Roha, AIA; Donald Wardlaw, AIA; Douglas Coe