Membership
New members listen to an overview of AIA MN 
New members connect with AIS Committee members 
2007 AIA Minnesota President, Tom Meyer, FAIA, Welcomes Everyone
Representatives from each chapter are needed to serve on this committee which is developing a communications tool that conveys the value of membership. Committee members also create programs and tools to recruit and recognize new members.
Chair: Brian Wass, AIA
AIA Staff Liaison: Amber Allardyce
Meeting Date: Second Tuesday of the month at 8:30a.m., AIA Minnesota office
Membership Orientation Sessions
Every other month the Membership Committee offers a one-hour Membership Orientation Session. New members, renewing members and current members interested in learning more are invited to join AIA Minnesota Board members, Committee Chairs and Staff at the AIA Minnesota office to learn about what AIA Minnesota, it’s members, committees and organization are all about. We provide a brief history, ideas on how to get the most value from your membership and an opportunity to meet with current members and staff. A great way to kick-start your membership!
2010 Session Dates
Thursday, May 6 – 5:00pm
Thursday, July 8 – 8:00am
Thursday, September 9 – 5:00pm
Thursday, November 11 - 8:00am
College of Design Career Fair
Each spring the Membership Committee has a booth at the College of Design Architecture, Interior Design & Landscape Architecture Career Fair. This is an opportunity for members of the committee to connect with the students. The students gain knowledge of the many benefits of AIA membership upon graduation, as they prepare a step into the professional world.
College of Design Graduate Student/Professional Reception
The University of Minnesota College of Design hosts a reception for architecture and landscape architecture graduate students. This is a chance to get in touch with the architects of the future and make a connection with the College of Design architecture and landscape architecture students. The event is co-sponsored by AIA Minnesota and Minnesota Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (MASLA).