LEADERSHIP

Internal Affairs Division

Division Chair: Michael Keesee (FL), Internal Vice President

Bylaws Committee
Chair: Jim Pitts (AZ)
Mission: The mission of the Bylaws Committee shall be to review and ensure the by laws are adhered to by all members. The committee shall also make recommendations for modifications to the by laws and the Book of Rules as well as review any proposed revisions offered by the general membership or other standing committees. This review is to ensure wording and changes are consistent with the Bylaws and shall include an objective pro and con analysis of the proposed change.

Copyright Committee
Chair: Position Open
Mission: The mission of the copyright committee shall be to position the AIBD as the architectural and building industry's principal source for information and education on architectural intellectual property.

Resolutions Committee
Chair: Lyle Breeze (FL)
Mission: The mission of the Resolutions Committee shall be to review any and all grievances, internal or external, brought before the Institute, and to make recommendations to the Board of Directors for the resolution of same.

Membership Benefits Committee
Chair: Position Open
Mission: The mission of the Membership Benefits Committee shall be to research, review, and implement any programs that are being considered or are needed for the general membership. This committee shall then monitor these programs and market these programs to the membership.

Headquarters Committee
Chair: Michael Keesee
Mission: The mission of the Headquarters Committee shall be to review and enhance the national headquarters operations.

Society Officers Committee
Chair: Michael Keesee
Mission: The mission of the society officers committee is to meet twice yearly to provide a connection for communication among societies and the national office, discuss ideas for improvement, and provide leadership development for current and future officers.

Convention Division

Division Chair: Dan Sater (FL) Internal Vice President

Planning Committee
The committee will be responsible for or aid staff with:
· Site selections.
· Facility selections.
· Tour selections.
· Establishing the convention budget and schedule.
· Oversee the convention website and registration.
· Assist in technical or procedural questions with staff.
· Review convention management contracts.

Design Competition Committee
Chair: Mike Battaglia (OH)
The committee will be responsible for or aid staff with:
. Selection of judges
. Reviewing categories and divisions
. Reviewing judging criteria
. Assist in coordination of offsite judging
. Setting up design comp room during the convention
. Coordinating judges and judging during convention
. Assist in technical or procedural questions with staff, judges and entrants
. Be on site for design comp awards ceremony

Seminar Committee
Chair: Dan Sater (FL)
The committee will be responsible for:
. Compiling information on possible seminars for convention
. Researching costs, scheduling, content of seminars . Ideas for Architectural Tour(s)

Revenue Division

Division Chair: Viki Wooster (OR), Secretary/Treasurer

Budget Committee
Chair: Viki Wooster (OR)
Mission: The mission of the Budget Committee is to review the validity of the current budget on a quarterly basis, and establish the budget for the upcoming year.

Annual Review Committee
Members: Tom Schmelter (CT), Gordon Hoehle (CA), Janis Vann (GA)
Mission: The mission of the Annual Review Committee is to perform the annual review of the finances and operation of the Institute as directed by the Bylaws and report its findings to the Board of Directors at the Mid Year Board Meeting.

Membership Division

Division Chair: Christopher Vaughn (TN), Eastern District Director

International Relations Committee
Chair: Jeff Rice (CA)
Mission: The mission of the International Relations Committee is to develop and maintain relations with other building designer groups in foreign countries.

Corporate Member Advisory Committee
Chair: Dan Sater (FL)
Mission: The mission of the Corporate Membership Committee is to develop programs and opportunities that will encourage corporations to become members. This committee is also responsible for targeting new corporate members.

Designer Membership Committee
Chair: Christopher Vaughn (TN)
Mission: The mission of the Designer Membership Committee is to develop programs and opportunities that will encourage designers to become members. This committee is also responsible for soliciting new designer members and for organizing and promoting our membership program.

Membership Survey Committee
Chair: Alan Kent (TX)
Mission: The mission of the Membership Survey Committee is to construct, print, mail, and assemble database information. This information is to be used by various committees and the Board to better serve our membership and use for corporate recruitment.

Political Affairs Division

Division Chair: Alan Kent (TX), Central District Director

Residential Codes and Standards Committee
Chair: David Velderman (MI))
Mission: Advocate nationally for code change amendments and standards reflecting the best interests of the residential design industry, develop strategic partnerships, and represent AIBD at ICC Code Development hearings.

Continuing Education Committee
Chair: John Police (IN)
Mission: The mission of the Continuing Education Committee is to maintain, update as needed, and administer the AIBD continuing education policy.
Political Liaison Committee Chair:
Mission: The mission of the Political Liaison Committee is to maintain a working relationship with government agencies, industries, and organizations that affect our profession.

Legislative Committee
Chair: Alan Kent (TX)
Mission: The mission of the Legislative Committee is to identify, address, and assist in resolving any proposed legislation changes that will impact our profession on both a state and national basis.

Universal & Sustainable Design Committee
Chair: Larry Gilland (CO)
Mission: To support universal and sustainable design in residences throughout the industry, to provide the resources to help our members add these two specialties to their design repertoire and to promote the good work done by our members in these two arenas.

Publicity & Publications Division

Division Chair: Henry Souza (WA), Western District Director

Web Site Committee
Chair: Henry Souza (WA)
Mission: The mission of the Web Site Committee is to propose direction, content, and purpose for the web site and to assist in implementation of updates.

Forms & Publications Committee
Chair: Position Open
Mission: The mission of the Forms and Publications Committee is to research and update forms and publications that will enhance the services offered by and to AIBD members.

Media Committee
Chair: Position Open
Mission: The mission of the Print Media Committee is oversee the purposes, content, appearance, production and distribution of AIBD's printed and electronic publications.

Marketing/Publicity/Advertising Committee
Chairs: Dan Sater (FL)
Mission: The mission of the Marketing & Publicity Committee is to set a direction and a message that AIBD wants to share with specifically targeted entities.

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Ad Hoc Committees

Education
Chair: Bruce Yancey (OK)

By-Laws Mandated Committees

Nomination Committee
Chair: Gordon Hoehle (CA)

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