1. PVAF 2020 Tom Nyein December 5, 2015

2. You have been on the board for a few years and are proud of the accomplishments of the foundation. What would you like to be able to say to new board members? Proud of Scholarships, LEAFHouse, and increased public awareness Welcome and thanks for contribution to the profession and public. December 5, 2015PVAF 2020

3. What was your most valuable experience as a student in architecture school or other higher education? How would you like to see such an experience still be offered? Assisting/volunteering with educators and fellow students on various projects, such as measuring and preparing record drawings of historic sites, surveying and drawing urban and regional development concepts, etc. Take on projects such as Greener Greenbelt, Freedom by Design, volunteer with organizations like NDC, etc. December 5, 2015PVAF 2020

4. What educational experiences do you think would be valuable today as the profession has changed? Comprehensive approach to design solutions with help of technological advancements to improve/preserve built and natural environments December 5, 2015PVAF 2020

5. In terms of promoting architectural research, what are three areas that you feel need to be examined in greater depth in the local area on a county level? On a state wide level? On a global level? Local/county: Share knowledge/experience/ideas through public outreach, build alliances with educational, professional and government organizations to serve and educate the public Statewide: Same as above National/Global: Same plus identify and assist in volunteer opportunities such as AFH, One Percent, etc. December 5, 2015PVAF 2020

6. What recent trends in architecture, fine arts or performing arts have you become more aware of in the past five years? How did you become informed about these shifts/trends. Social media? Advertising? Word of mouth? What else? Collaborative approach to design and execution All of the above December 5, 2015PVAF 2020

7. If the PVAF should suddenly become endowed with one million dollars, how would you suggest we allocate it? Acquire real property December 5, 2015PVAF 2020

8. What is the most effective fundraising strategy you have seen used by a nonprofit you have supported? How could a similar strategy be adapted to help PVAF reach its goals? Seek/offer assistance/involvement in educational and volunteer opportunities as an organization to increase awareness Express appreciation and promote sponsors Same plus golf outing Improve/increase staffing for better outreach efforts December 5, 2015PVAF 2020

9. What’s your one “big idea” for PVAF in 2016-2020? Identify and solicit sponsorship from product and service providers of members, such as insurance carriers, banks, engineering/testing/inspection consultants, software/equipment/furniture vendors, print shops, etc., in addition to usual sponsors such as lumber yards. December 5, 2015PVAF 2020