August 20, 2008

Call for Nominations for International Committee Advisory Group
DEADLINE: Friday, September 5, 2008

The AIA International Committee (IC) is now soliciting applications for a 2009 appointment to its Advisory Group (AG). All IC members are encouraged to consider this opportunity to serve in a leadership capacity.

Composition of the IC-AG
Usually, one new member is appointed to the IC-AG each year, to replace the person completing his or her service. The term of AG membership is three or four years, depending on whether the member serves as chair and past-chair. This appointment is to commence in January 2009. The appointment is renewed annually by the president of the AIA.

Selection
In addition to this Call for Nominations sent to the International Committee, the AIA components and other groups are invited to submit nominations. The current AG members review all applications to the AG and forward a recommendation in mid-September to the AIA president for consideration. The AIA president makes the final selection and appointment later in the fall.

Although the official appointment begins January 1, 2009, participation in some IC conference calls in late 2008 may be expected.

AG members participate in monthly AG conference calls and in occasional calls concerning their assigned tasks. In addition, each AG member is expected to participate in IC-sponsored conferences, symposia, and workshops, including at the AIA National Convention. The Institute provides partial funding to offset the cost of attendance at these activities. Please review the selection criteria for new AG members.

To Apply
Please send the following materials by e-mail to Ellen Delage, Assoc. AIA, Director, International Relations, at edelage@aia.org:
       1.    A current curriculum vitae, no longer than one page 
       2.    A brief (no longer than one page) statement of interest in joining the IC-AG, including a summary of past committee participation and a description of any special goals if selected to the AG

All application materials must be received by 5 p.m. EST, Friday, September 5, 2008.