STRATEGIC PLAN 2021-2022
AIA San Fernando Valley (AIASFV) is a local chapter of the American Institute of Architects serving the Valley's five-city region that includes the City of Los Angeles north of Mulholland Drive as well as Burbank, Calabasas, Glendale and the City of San Fernando. Our chapter also encompasses the County of Los Angeles to the west and north, including the communities within the Santa Clarita Antelope valleys. We serve a diverse membership that includes architects, associates working toward licensure, students and allied professionals. This strategic plan aims to bring us into an even more vibrant future centered on our four pillars of community, education, advocacy, and service.
ABOUT US
Mission AIASFV serves as the voice of the profession in our region. We engage and support our architectural membership through community, education, advocacy, and service.
AIA San Fernando Valley is the leading community resource on architecture and the profession in our region. Our programs, events and leadership inspire and support design excellence, advocacy, equity, education and sustainability for our members and the public.
Vision
2021-2022
COMMUNITY EDUCATION ADVOCACY
STRATEGIC GOALS
Maintain and continually strengthen our commitment to strong, fair and equitable governance through active leadership within our pillars, committees and staff. SERVICE
Engage our members, aligned organizations and allied professionals to strengthen our network of resources: together we are more than the sum of our parts. Advance the profession through knowledge and skillbuilding opportunities for all career stages: architect, emerging professional, and student. Serve as an partner for the built environment through relationships within public agencies, adjacent professional associations and community organizations.
Engage our members, aligned organizations and allied professionals to strengthen our network of resources: together we are more than the sum of our parts. Equity/Diversity/InclusionMembershipOutreach Empowermemberstoconnectwithtraditionally disenfranchisedmembers,andcreateopportunities toshareabroaderstoryofourdiversemembership. MonthlyspotlightofmemberinElevations SupportEmergingProfessionalsandWomen SeekandrecruitWiACommitteeChair. Holdmeet&greet-gettoknowtheseupcoming leaders;sharehowAIASFVcansupportandbean assetfortheircontinuedgrowth. MaximizeEmeritusMemberInvolvement Mapoutwaystotapintothisknowledgebase. DesignAwardsProgram Recognize,work,design,andarchitectsinourarea. Recognizelegacycontributionstodesign. Othermemberrecognition: Projectsofunusual/non-designcircumstance. Monthly/weeklyspotlightofmemberinElevations AdvocacyPillar&EducationPillarShare Asaprefacetoallappropriateevents. MEMBERCOMMUNITY Createmutuallybeneficialandengagedpartnerships withoursponsors. Developforumorevent(s)tofosterthis. Maintainanattractiveandcompetitivesetof sponsorshippackagesforourdiversebusiness partners. DeveloptalkingpointsforBoDusage. All-CommunityFundraising/SocialEvent(s) MaximizeGolfTournamentimpactwithinallof ourcommunities. Happy½Hour"With"Series 8-10membershipeventswithasponsor/vendor: alitepresentation,drinkingtofollow. HoldADUpublicoutreachevent. AnnualKidsDrawArchitectureevent. AnnualPhotographyAwards(members&public) Newly-licensedrecognition/welcomeletter. SPONSORCOMMUNITY LOCALCOMMUNITY C O M M U N I T Y
Advance the profession through knowledge and skill-building opportunities for all career stages: architect, emerging professional, and student. Provideaccesstoatleast1hour/monthlysponsored andaccreditedprogrammingfocusedonHSW. 1stand/or3rdWednesdayprogramming. Developandhostatleast4hours/yearlyself-curated programming. ADA-2.5hourstwiceyearlyinoddyears. Otherprograms: LADBS, EDIworkplace(2), ADU, WildFireresilience, SupportiveHousing. PromoteAIACA'sprogramming: AIACAongoingClimateActionSeries. AECKnowledgeADAprogramming(50/50share). PromoteAIAUprogramming: Economicupdates, Contractdocuments, Othertopicalprogramming. CEUPROGRAMS WoodburySupportourEPCommitteeProvideresourcestomaximizetheirinitiatives.SchoolofArchitecture BuildopportunitiesfortheexpansionofGrand CritiqueScholarships. ParticipateinMarchCareerFair. Buildonsuccessof2020PortfolioReview. Exploreotheropportunitiesforinvolvementwith AcademicLiaisonCommittee KennedyHighSchoolDesignChallenge Buildonsuccessof2020ADUDesignChallenge. Otheroutreach/visioning Developapathforexpansionofcurrent programs. Formulatealong-termstrategyfordiversifying ourimpact,i.e.CollegeoftheCanyons,Pierce College. EMERGINGPROFESSIONALPROGRAMS E D U C A T I O N
Serve as a partner for the built environment through relationships within public agencies, adjacent professional associations and community organizations. AIAConferenceonArchitecture Presidentorhisdesigneeattendifbudgetallows. AIAGrassrootsConference Leverageknowledge/insightsgained. AIABoardOutreachMonthlyMeetings AIASFVBoard/Stafftoattendasoftenaspossible. AIASFVReptoAIACABoard: PrepareareportforPillar&ED. Publish/share/presentkeycontentwith Communication&EducationPillars. Board/Staffattend/contributetoAIACAevents. LeverageotherAIACAassets:CitizenArchitect,Local AdvocacyNetwork,AdvocacyToolkit,AIACAStaff. Publishopenlettersontimelyevents/subjects. Develop'ArchitectatLarge'localprogramtoshare insightsonlocalwork,challengingsubjects,etc. NATIONALLEVEL STATELEVEL LOCALLEVEL-CHAPTERA D V O C A C Y ElectronicPlanCheckDiscussions/Vetting WithLADBSandinpartnershipwithAIALA. AttendAIALAeventswithlocalleadership: CityLeadersBreakfastSeries,othertopicalevents. LACPDesignReviewSessions(PVP)withAIALA. UrbanDesign/CityPlanning&ZoningBreakthrough Getinvolvedintheplanning/zoningprocess. CouncilmenReachOut. Chapterintroductionletter-whoweare. TheValleyEconomicAlliance(TVEA). ContinuetoholdoneseatonTVEABoardand committeeparticipationbyAIASFVBoard/Staff. Seekoutopportunitiestocontributeandpartner, i.e.LADBS,UDAT,etc. DevelopprogramwithUSRepBradSherman. Leverageotherestablishedcontacts: SFVUnitedChambersofCommerce(UCC), ValleyIndustryCommerceAssociation(VICA). LOCALLEVEL-PARTNERS
Maintain and continually strengthen our commitment to strong, fair and equitable governance through active leadership within our pillars, committees and staff. SponsorshipMandate BoDcommitmenttoattainasponsorvaluefor eachyearofservice. Activate/PopulatethePillarleadership. EstablishPillarcalendareventsfortheupcoming year. Facilitate/Instigatediscussions. Seek/pursuemembershipcommitteeparticipation. RegularwrittenreportingtoED&BoD. Accreditation2021 Createacalendarofprogressiveevents. UtilizePillarstafftoorganizeandassist. StatusreportstotheBoD. AIASFVBOARD AIASFVPILLARS S E R V I C E EnsureoperatingDocumentsareinOrder: Anti-Trust,Anti-Harassment,BoardConduct, ConflictofInterest. NewWebsite Statusreportofactivity. STAFF
AIASFV PILLARS & Committees 2021-2022 COMMUNITY Membership, Communication, Design Awards, Fundraising, Women in Architecture EDUCATION Program, Emerging Professionals, Mentorship, Scholarship, plus AIA CA EDI Network, AIA CA AEP Network ADVOCACY Academic Liaison, State & Governance, Urban Design, Fellows, Professional Practice, AXP, plus AIA CA Housing Network, AIA CA COTE Network SERVICE Nominations, Finance & Budget, Emergency Preparedness, Public Awareness, Bylaws, Accreditation AIA San Fernando Valley Strategic Plan 2021-22 REV 5-12-21