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Allied Membership Core Benefi ts of Who We Are Allied Membership Your AIA Honolulu Allied Membership opens the door In 1926, six pioneering Honolulu architects, Hart Wood, to an exciting and continually expanding network of Charles W. Dickey, Walter L. Emory, Marshal H. Webb, Ralph architects and design professionals. All local Allied Fishbourne and Edwin Pettit wrote to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) requesting a charter to form a local Chap- Members enjoy a host of educational and fellowship ter to represent the professional interests of local architects, opportunities for relationship building with clients and 29 in all according to the Territorial Board of Registration. leadership experiences for continued professional growth and success. On October 13, 1926, the AIA granted a charter to form the Hawaii Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. In Member Access and Networking 1975, the name was changed to the Hawaii Society, The • Connect with AIA Architects and AIA Firms on Oahu, Hawaii and Kauai American Institute of Architects, continuing to represent the • Exclusive notice and invitations to Chapter-sponsored and interests of AIA members in Hawaii. recommended events • Be the fi rst to hear about Advertising and Sponsorship Opportuni- In 1989, recognizing the expanded role of AIA architects ties to promote your organization at Chapter membership meetings, throughout the state, a re-organization took place resulting awards programs and fellowship events in the formation of three Hawaii-based AIA’s, each separately • Eligibility to serve on AIA Honolulu Committees and Task Forces; incorporated under Hawaii State Law. AIA Honolulu, The share your knowledge and industry expertise with other members Honolulu Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, rep- • Free use of AIA Honolulu conference rooms for your meetings on a resents and serves AIA members residing on Oahu, and the space available basis. islands of Hawaii, Kauai and Lanai. The AIA Maui Chapter Continuing Education Opportunities was formed in 1990 to represent and serve AIA members Allied Membership residing on Maui and Molokai. The Hawaii State Council of • Host a lunch and learn program at our Chapter offi ce or nearby the AIA was also formed to represent all Hawaii AIA members restaurant; upgrade your sales presentations into an AIA/CES architect member benefi t with support from AIA Honolulu staff on matters of state-wide interest, and to provide assistance 2007 - 2008 • Attend any Chapter educational program at member rate; to governmental and regulatory bodies on matters affecting many programs are free to members the architecture profession and Hawaii’s built environment. Membership Directory Listings Today, AIA Honolulu, over 750 members strong and continu- • Two separate listings, by Member Name and Company, in award- ing to grow, provides excellent service to its membership winning AIA Hawaii State Council Directory and Resource Guide, and to the community as an advocate for design excellence printed annually and distributed throughout the year and a better built environment. Our diverse membership • Website Directory of Allied Members at www.aiahonolulu.org ; includes registered AIA architects, Emeritus architect mem- includes powerful search features, address mapping and links bers, Associate AIA members and local allied professionals your email/web site. who are affi liated with the design and building industries. Our community exists to help each other put our talents to Complimentary Subscriptions work to create better places for people to live, work and play. • AIA Honolulu newsletter (the MEMO); printed and mailed quarterly to all members • AIA Honolulu Island Architect Weekly; distributed weekly via email to American Institute of Architects keep you up-to-date on Chapter news and events Honolulu Chapter (AIA Honolulu) 119 Merchant Street, Suite 402 Enjoy Member Discounts Honolulu, HI 96813 • Featured Sponsor in weekly eVent Update including your logo Phone: 808.545.4242 Fax: 808.545.4243 and web links. Contact Bonnie McIntyre, Membership Coordinator • Booth fees for the Pacifi c Building Trade Expo, the largest building [email protected] industry trade show in Hawaii, co-produced by AIA Honolulu • AIA Contract Documents, paper and software versions • Special events and Seminar admissions Visit www.aiahonolulu.org • Advertising Opportunities (Save up to 33%) where Good Design Makes A Difference! • Early-bird renewal rate for continuing allied members Ali’i Level Ohana Level Membership: $750 Membership: $500 Includes ALL Core Benefi ts PLUS: Includes ALL Core Benefi ts PLUS: Ali’i Member e-Spotlight One Free Full-Page Insert in the With the launch of our enhanced web site in 2006 AIA Honolulu MEMO www.aiahonolulu.org has quickly become the go-to place for Distribute your one-page printed adverting insert in the MEMO issue local members and the public to learn more about architecture of your choice, printed quarterly in Winter, Spring, Fall and Summer and the design/building industry in Hawaii. This new e-mail editions timed with key local Chapter events. This printed newsletter benefi t is an exclusive opportunity available only to is mailed to over 900 AIA Honolulu members and subscribers. Ali’i level members. As thanks for your highest level of allied Compared to the non-member rate to place a full-page insert in our member support, your company name will be listed in our Island print newsletter, this inclusive member benefi t is worth at least $500! Architect Weekly (e-calendar/newsletter) with an embedded In 2007, The American Institute of hyperlink to your web site. Sent weekly to +800 member One Featured Advertiser Listing in Architects (AIA) will mark the AIA’s subscribers, this email listing is sure to bring added visibility to Island Architect Weekly your company/fi rm. 150 years of service to the You will be the featured advertiser/sponsor for one of our Island Archi- profession and to the nation by tect Weekly emails (e-calendar/newsletter) that reaches hundreds of One Free Full-Page Insert in the working with their communities to AIA Honolulu MEMO AIA Honolulu members and subscribers. You can promote an upcom- create a better future by design ing event and/or product and include your digital logo, personalized See description under Ohana Level Membership. headline and contact information, and we will link to an attached PDF fi le, for members to respond directly to your fi rm’s announcement. As active partners, AIA Honolulu and Compared to the non-member rate to place a full-page insert its local members boast an eighty in our print newsletter, this inclusive member benefi t is worth at Compared to the non-member rate to place a weekly featured spon- year history of professionalism, least $500! sor ad, this inclusive member benefi t is worth at least $150! achievement and vitality in helping One Featured Advertiser Listing in Core Allied Member Benefi ts to shape our Hawaii nei. Island Architect Weekly See separate panel for details! See description under Ohana Level Membership. The AIA Honolulu Allied Membership is designed for those Compared to the non-member rate to place a weekly Laulima Level who share professional relationships featured sponsor ad, this inclusive member benefi t is worth Membership: $300 at least $150! with architects—to provide essential Includes All Core Benefi ts information, education and network- Core Allied Member Benefi ts ing opportunities to contribute to your This is a great entry level membership if you are new to AIA Honolulu See separate panel for details! and/or if you prefer to plan your advertising or additional professional success and sponsorship support on an “ala carte” basis. Enjoy all of the Core satisfaction in working within our local Benefi ts of Membership as a Laulima-level Local Allied Member. design and building community. Choose from Three Levels of See separate panel for details on Core Benefi ts of AIA Honolulu Local Allied Membership: Allied Membership! Join AIA Honolulu and become See separate brochure for Advertising/Sponsorship rates; or visit a local Allied Member today! HAWAI’IAN DEFINITIONS: our web site at www.aiahonolulu.org for more information on allied Ali’i – Royalty membership and other opportunities to connect with our AIA Honolulu Ohana – Family community of member architects. Laulima – Team Member .
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