Leadership & Committees
2013 Board of Directors
President
Andre Ptaszynski, AIA
President Elect
Jeremiah I. Tolbert, AIA
Secretary/Treasurer
Douglas Frazier, AIA
Directors
Anthony Cataldo, AIA
Dong Kim, AIA
Andrea Powell, Int’l Assoc. AIA
Alice Ross-Leon, Allied Member
Terry Waldenmaier, AIA
Malvin Whang, AIA
Associate Director
Caroline Lee, Assoc. AIA
Student Director
TBA, contact Sidney Sweeney for information
Executive Director
Sidney Sweeney
Committees
The AIA East Bay Chapter committees provide an opportunity for interested individuals to become involved in the work of the Chapter and to work with others to pursue issues and interests. Get involved with a committee–email Sidney Sweeney.
If you would like to contact the chair of any committee please check the membership directory or call the chapter office.
| 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 licensure candidates, architecture students, and young design professionals, this group addresses the professional needs and concerns of Bay 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: Kanika Brown, Assoc. AIA |
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| 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 program the fourth Friday of the month at noon, which is open to all and is free of charge to attend. | ||
| Chair: Andrea Powell, Int’l Assoc. 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.The 2012 Design Awards program will be Exceptional Residential: the Bay Area Residential Design Awards. We encourage you to submit residential projects in the nine Bay Area counties. | ||
| Chair: Henry Siegel, 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 | ||
| Homes Tour Committee | ||
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| Historic Preservation | ||
| Monitors and manages issues of preserving the built environment; works with government and allied preservation programs. Meets the second Thursday of the month at noon in the chapter office– please verify meetings with staff in advance. | ||
| Chair: Betsy Yost, AIA | ||
| Professional Practice Forum | ||
| Organizes and conducts roundtable discussions among firm employees and principals on issues regarding the business and practice of architecture in firms of all sizes. Generally meets the third Thursday of the month at noon. Open to all. | ||
| Chair: Mark Steppan, AIA | ||
| Design Tours |
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| The Design Tours Committee identifies and organizes tours of notable projects in and around the East Bay. Meets the second Wednesday of the month at noon. | ||
| Chair: Winston Win, 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: Vacant. Contact Sidney Sweeney for information. | ||
| 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. Meets second Tuesday of the month at noon in the chapter office. | ||
| Chair: Douglas Frazier, 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. Non-member fee $3; sodas are provided. | ||
| Chairs: Donald Wardlaw, AIA; Linda Randolph, AIA; Douglas Coe | ||
| Sponsorship | ||
| Chair: Jeremiah Tolbert, AIA | ||