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AIA Monthly Virtual Advocacy Meeting

The Monthly Virtual Advocacy Meeting is a time to share key items that impact you – AIA members – as well as share action items and next steps. AIA members and representatives of components have the opportunity to share their stories and successes, as well as ask questions and share ideas. In addition, each month we have a central discussion topic, presented by guest speakers.

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Upcoming Virtual Advocacy Meetings

The AIA Advocacy Network

Thursday, April 18, 2013 – 4 PM EST

AIA Advocacy staff will be going over the basics of the newly unveiled Advocacy Network and how you can get involved.

If you have any advocacy questions, please send us an email at govaffs@aia.org.

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Instructions for joining the upcoming Virtual Advocacy Meeting

To access the on-line portion of this briefing, go to:
https://aiaevents.webex.com/aiaevents/onstage/g.php?d=662398053&t=a

Event number: 662 398 053

Event password: Welcome11

(If you have issues with this link or the event number, please go directly to https://aiaevents.webex.com and select this event to participate.)

To join the teleconference only:
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Call-in toll-free number (US/Canada): 1-877-668-4490
Access code: 662 398 053

**If you have any problems, please email us at amandastratton@aia.org.

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Questions for our guests: We will do our best to get as many of AIA members’ questions in front of our guests as possible. You will have the opportunity to ask your questions during the call, but you may also submit them ahead of time by emailing the AIA Government Relations team.

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As a reminder, these meetings take place on the third Thursday of each month, at 4 pm ET. They are open to all AIA members. As such, please forward to anyone you feel may be interested in participating.

There will be visual aids online using WebEx (information below). However, you can join us solely via phone if you are unable to join the online portion of the meeting.

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Recent Virtual Advocacy Meetings

March 2013 – The monthly advocacy call for March was cancelled.

February 2013 - AIA Advocacy staff reviewed the federal advocacy agenda, which Grassroots attendees will discuss with their members of Congress on Capitol Hill. Staff also answered questions about Hill visit logistics.

January 2013 - The AIA Government Relations & Outreach conducted four webinars this January to help prepare members for the 2013 Grassroots conference and to introduce the 2013 federal issues agenda. These webinars replaced the monthly advocacy call. All four webinars covered the same content, offering four separate opportunities to learn about the key issue asks the AIA will take to Capitol Hill in March. In addition, these webinars were open to all members who are interested in being in-district advocates during the 113th Congress. Recording: The AIA Federal Issues Agenda

December 2012 – The monthly advocacy call for December was cancelled.

November 2012 - Andrew Goldberg, Assoc. AIA and Adam Melis discussed the results of the recent election and what it means for AIA members. They also looked forward to the lame duck session of Congress and examined what can be expected. The recording of this call will be posted once it becomes available.

October 2012 - Andrew Goldberg, Assoc. AIA discussed the recently published AIA study regarding sequestration of the federal budget, and Adam Melis gave a brief overview of the upcoming election and DesignVote12. ArchiPAC and the 2013 Call for Issues were also discussed. The recording of this call will be posted once it becomes available.

September 2012 - John Rademacher, AIA and Russ Davidson, FAIA will lead a discussion on green schools, particularly focusing on architects’ roles and the challenges they may face in regard to financing. The recording of this call will be posted once it becomes available.

August 2012 – The monthly advocacy call for August was cancelled.

July 2012 - Arica N. Young from the U.S. Department of Commerce joined July’s call to discuss the U.S. trade mission to India. Ms. Young outlined what firms will get if they participate in the mission. The powerpoint presentation is available here, and you can read a summary of the call on the main Issues & Advocacy page. Recording: U.S. Commerce Trade Mission to India

June 2012 - Jen Zolkos, Jeff Hatcher, and Dave Hanrahan from AIA Rhode Island will join the call to discuss how the state initiated the Architects and Engineers Emergency Response Task Force, a group of design professionals who work with building officials and emergency managers to prepare for disaster response. Topics of discussion included:

• The architect’s role in disaster response and recovery

• Approaches that can protect volunteers from liability.

• How participation in this issue enhances the credibility of the profession

• Steps to get your state or local component engaged

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Questions? Contact Amanda Stratton at amandastratton@aia.org or (202) 626-7356.