California. You think you know us:

But we really look like this:

California CA chapter size ranges from members 10% of all AIA members are in CA AIA CC dues range from $ depending upon yrs. of membership) Local dues vary greatly in CA: 2013 range was $ Total AIA member dues in CA range from: $

Role of AIA CC

AIA CC activities Design awards Conferences (Monterey Design; Pro-practice) Advocacy Professional practice

AIA CC connects with chapters Hosts monthly conference calls with ED’s Quarterly board meetings with leaders from around the state Online ADA classes (state requirement) Staff trained in advocacy and professional practice issues

CHALLENGES: Our members are dispersed across a large state, yet mainly concentrated in the Twin Cities metro region. How can we best serve all members, without appearing too “metrocentric”? There are three AIA chapters within the AIA Minnesota component; AIA Minneapolis, AIA St. Paul, and AIA Northern Minnesota: How can we avoid overlapping services and confusion regarding roles and responsibilities for each chapter, as well as the state component? Operational costs can add up for each chapter, negatively affecting dues. How can our dues be structured to accommodate differences in geography and financial means? Members of the Northern Chapter interact with the AIA differently than those who reside in the Twin Cities metro area and other large cities across Minnesota. Emerging professionals often bear the financial burden of student debt, while earning entry level salaries.

SOLUTIONS: Minneapolis St. Paul Northern ENGAGED MEMBERSHIP: One annual AIA Minneapolis board meeting is held in greater Minnesota, recently including, St. Cloud, Mankato and Faribault. All members are encouraged to attend. Annual joint meeting in Brainerd between AIA Northern Minnesota, AIA Minnesota. Also attended by board members from Minneapolis and St. Paul AIA Minneapolis Board strives to include members from beyond Twin Cities metro area; current board includes members from Willmar and Mankato

SOLUTIONS: WELL DEFINED ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Local chapters are consistently aligned under the AIA Minnesota component. AIA Minnesota provides advocacy, continuing education, marketing, membership communication, and plans the annual state AIA convention. Local chapters provide member services, networking and information outreach events. Office space and support staff are shared by AIA Minnesota, Minneapolis and St. Paul, increasing cost efficiency and enhancing communication to avoid confusion and overlap. Board structure of all Minnesota components allows participation by members of other chapters in the state and includes AIAS and associate professionals. AIA Minnesota offices

SOLUTIONS: CONSISTENT AND LOGICAL DUES STRUCTURE: Sliding scale for AIA Minneapolis increases State and Local dues over the first six years, making dues more affordable for emerging professionals. Northern chapter does not feature a sliding scale, but dues are weighted toward local because more services are provided at a this level for members of Northern chapter. AIA Minneapolis and AIA St. Paul have an agreement to maintain identical local dues. Percentage of dues paid to local, state and national by AIA Minneapolis Members:

AIA Pennsylvania : AIA Philadelphia4 counties 1300 members AIA Pittsburgh12 Counties 550 members AIA Central12 Counties 275 members AIA Eastern 6 Counties 200 members AIA Middle12 Counties 95 members AIA Northeast9 Counties 85 members AIA Northwest11 Counties 55 members AIA Bucks County1 County 70 members AIA Pennsylvania Approximately 2600 members AIA Pennsylvania Board of Directors AIA Philadelphia 4 AIA Pittsburgh 4 AIA Central 2 AIA Eastern 2 AIA Middle 1 AIA Northeast 1 AIA Northwest 1 AIA Bucks 1 Regional Director 1 President 1 Past President1 Associate Director1 Total20

AIA Pennsylvania 2013 Data PA chapter size ranges from members Local dues vary in Pennsylvania from $80- to $366 Total AIA member dues in PA range from: $543-$829

AIA PA & AIA Philadelphia What Works Well: AIA Phila. supports the AIA PA Political Action Committee AIA Phila. coordinates calendars with AIA PA AIA Phila. synchronizes our design awards boards and cycles with AIA PA What does not work well: AIA Phila. is not in agreement with recently increasing State dues AIA Phila. has a different position on Charter School funding than AIA PA AIA Phila. is underrepresented on the State Board of Directors AIA Pennsylvania is located two hours from Philadelphia & four hours from Pittsburgh more than 3/4 of its membership is a long distance from the Center. AIA Pennsylvania Manages a statewide design awards Hosts an “Architects Day” in Harrisburg Hosts AIA Pennsylvania Leadership Forum Manages all state legislative initiatives