AIA Delaware, 70 years of Success, Membership has it's benefits

The AIA represents the architectural profession and can provide the resources and the tools to help you meet your professional challenges whether you are an intern or a firm principal, an architect working alone or in a large firm, a government employee, or a corporate architect. Your colleagues can help you access the information, knowledge, and experience you need to make your business decisions and set your professional agenda.

The Institute has been advancing the value of architects and architecture for more than 135 years through AIA member resources and as the collective voice of the profession. Here is a sampling of specific benefits that enhance the professional and competitive position of AIA members and their chosen profession, architecture.

AIA, The American Institute of Architects

• Participation in National Professional Interest Areas
• Access to AIA library, book store, research service, slides, videos, tapes, and archives
• AIA Documents, paper and electronic, with member discounts
• Access to AIA.org, Internet portal with customized access via My AIA exclusively for AIA members
• National lobbying efforts
• Awards and honors programs
• Benefit Insurance Trust programs
• Subscription to AIArchitect, the members' newspaper
• Subscription to Architectural Record magazine
• Professional development programs
• AIA Advantage discount programs for car rental, phone service, office machines, etc.
• Retirement savings program
• National Advertising Campaign
• The American Architectural Foundation works to improve designed environment by fostering greater public awareness and public stewardship of America's architectural heritage
  

• Monthly Membership Meetings
• Continuing Ed. Seminars
• Design Awards Program
• Annual Golf & Tennis Tournament
• Intern Development Program
• Southern Section Monthly Meetings
• Monthly Board of Directors Meetings
• Legislative Lobbyist
• Committees:
  - Programs/Continuing Education
  - Government Affairs
  - Associates
  - Allied Members
  - Public Relations
  - Young Architects Forum
  - Fellows
  - Membership
  - Golf/Tennis Tournament
  - Art Auction
  - 70th Anniversary
• Services
  - Full Time Staffed Office
  - Web Site listing and link on www.aiadelaware.org
  - Public Relations
  - Employment Opportunities Listing
• Communications
  - Firm Profile and Directory
  - Monthly Newsletter
  - Broadcast email
• Networking
  - Monthly Membership Meetings
  - Annual Golf & Tennis Tournament
  - Allied Meetings
  - Art & Architects Auction
• AIA Delaware Allied Membership
  - Your new membership is announced in AIA Delaware monthly newsletter.
  - Enjoy regular networking opportunities with AIA Delaware members at special events.
  - You are invited to all AIA Delaware meetings, programs and special events.
  - Opportunity to work with architects and other professionals on numerous committees that affect the Delaware region.
  - You may use the title "Allied Professional Member of AIA Delaware."
  - Receive all mailings of AIA Delaware, including monthly newsletter, invitations and special announcements.
  - Access to AIA Delaware membership mailing labels at special member prices.
  - Listing and discount for link on AIA Delaware web site.
  
  

• Your new membership is announced in the AIA Delaware monthly newsletter in our "welcome to new members."
• You receive one free business-card ad in the AIA newsletter for the month of your choice.
• You enjoy regular networking opportunities with AIA Delaware members at special events.
• You are invited to all regular member AIA Delaware meetings, program and special events.
• You have the opportunity to work with architects and other professionals on numerous committees that affect the state of Delaware.
• You may use the title "Allied Professional Member of AIA Delaware."
• You receive all mailings of AIA Delaware, including monthly newsletter, invitations and special announcements.
• You have access to AIA Delaware membership mailing labels at special member prices.
• You are listed in a roster of Allied Members at the AIA Delaware website.