Ask questions. It is smart for architects to question the value of their AIA membership. It is important to understand what you get in return for paying dues. Yes, membership “signifies your commitment to a high standard of professional ethics.” But beyond that, if we’re doing our job right, it helps you reengage with the local architecture community and the issues it faces. It leaves you feeling empowered through a stronger network and shared knowledge. AIA highlights the impact this profession has on our communities and inspires you to engage on a local or national level to influence policy. It provides you with opportunities to mentor emerging professionals and shape the future of our communities.
Over the past few months, I’ve had the pleasure of joining committee meetings and learning more about the ways they provide meaning for our members. Click the link at the bottom to read about AIA Utah’s current committees. Remember, you are always welcome to join a committee or attend their events!
Speaking of events, please check out our new event calendar on the AIA Utah homepage. In addition to AIA Utah-sponsored events, we list opportunities hosted by partner organizations. We hope this helps you keep informed about activities that are most important to you.
Finally, what better way to understand the value of your AIA membership than hearing from fellow architects on why they choose to be AIA members? For the first installment in this new Member Spotlight feature, we talked with Bryan Markkanen. If you’d like to be featured in this section, please reach out to me at ahroberts@aiautah.org.
