Attending the AIA Convention in Philadelphia? Make sure to connect with AIA Advocacy while you are there! Stop by the ArchiPAC Lounge to send a selfie message to the next President of the United States, find out how you can support the profession through ArchiPAC, and much more. You can even enter to win a free trip to SpeakUp 2017, the AIA’s premier advocacy and action event! The lounge is located on the Arch Street Bridge, Level 2, across from the AIA Bookstore. Stop by or come to one of the events listed below to connect, engage, and inspire through advocacy. We will see you there!
ACTIVITIES AT THE LOUNGE:
Visit the lounge to:
- Get the latest update on the Race for the ArchiCUP
- See the member recognition board
- Take a selfie and send a message to the next President of the United States
EVENTS
- Wednesday, May 18, 9PM-10PM Cordials & Cookies with 2016 AIA President Russ Davidson, FAIA – This event is ONLY open to members who contribute $1,000 or more, or emerging professionals who give $250 or more annually to ArchiPAC. But you are welcome and encouraged to bring members who you are trying to recruit as a major donor. For more information please contact wendyperezyoung@aia.org.
- Thursday, May 19, 6PM-7:30PM Emerging Professionals in Advocacy Reception with 2016 First Vice President/2017 President-Elect Tom Vonier, FAIA – This is an appreciation and recruitment event for emerging professionals who are interested in advocating for the profession. The event will be held at Con Murphy’s Irish Pub on 1700 Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia. Please RSVP to amandastratton@aia.org and invite others you think would be interested!
- Friday, May 20, 7AM-8:30AM Legislative Action Network Breakfast with AIA Chief of Staff Abigail Gorman at the ArchiPAC Lounge - This event is open to everyone in LAN including members of the ArchiPAC Fundraising Committee. Please RSVP to amandastrattion@aia.org.
RACE FOR THE ARCHICUP
The Race for the ArchiCUP is a competition composed of teams of AIA members whose mission is to raise funds and awareness for ArchiPAC, the federal political action committee of The American Institute of Architects. There are two gold cup trophies up for grabs: One for the team that raises the most money and another for the team that recruits the most donors. Stop by the ArchiPAC booth to learn how you can participate!
If you are not planning to attend the Convention, you can still take part in the fun. Follow AIA Advocacy on Facebook and Twitter to stay up to date on all Convention activities!
Amanda Stratton, Sr. Manager, Advocacy Outreach