February 4 - 7, 2009, Grand Hyatt Washington Hotel, Washington, DC

Learn from the 2009 AIA Grassroots Excellence Awards Recipients

Streaming Videos of Highlighted Discussions

David Zach
Watch one of the few professionally trained futurists in the United States, David Zach, as he looks at the future in an up-to-date, optimistic, and humorous way.

Senator Earl Blumenauer
Watch Senator Earl Blumenauer who is consistently recognized throughout the country for his leadership with and advocacy of the national livable communities’ movement.

Green Infrastructure Panel Discussion
Watch this presentation featuring W. Paul Farmer, FAICP, Executive Director and CEO, American Planning Association, Chris McEntee, Executive Vice President and CEO, AIA National and Nancy Somerville, Executive Vice President and CEO, American Society of Landscape Architects discuss how they and their members are working together to forward green infrastructure practices.

GENERAL SESSION: Voices of the Future
Watch as ACE, A+DEN, CHAD, and AIAS demonstrate their passion and commitment to expose young people to the profession and contribute to the quality of life for many individuals is seen through their accomplishments.

TOWN HALL MEETING: Navigating the Economy Together
Watch as moderator, Chris McEntee, Executive Vice President and CEO helps navigate the conversation on the economy with panelists Robert Ivy, FAIA, Editor, McGraw-Hill Construction and Kermit Baker, PhD, Hon. AIA, Chief Economist, Strategy & Business Development, AIA National leading the way.

OPTIONAL KEYNOTE ADDRESS: The American Presidency
Richard Norton Smith, historian and biographer, once said "There's no excuse for a dull book, a dull museum, or a dull speech especially when dealing with history–the most fascinating subject I know." and you too will agree after viewing this presentation.

KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Success is a Journey, NOT a Destination
Watch as Dominique Dawes, Olympian and President of the Women’s Sports Foundation, wows the audience with her energy and message on mentoring and leadership.

Session Presentations and Handouts

Cultivating Leadership Skills for Component and Volunteer Leaders
Handout

Diversity, Representation and Inclusion for AIA Components
Handout 1, Handout 2, Presentation 1, Presentation 2

Emerging Professionals: Grooming Our Future Leaders
Handout

Preparing Leaders for Change in the Economic Climate of the Profession
Handout 1, Handout 2, Appendix to Handout 2

Walking the Walk: Greening Your Component, Continuing Education, Firm, and Meetings
Presentation, Handout

New Housing New York Legacy Project, AIA New York
Handout

Re-establishing Connections to our Waterways, AIA Northern Minnesota
Presentation 1

AIA Southwest Washington Community Activism: Architects Making a Difference in Tacoma and Olympia
Handout

Building a Community of Leaders
Handout 1, Handout 2

Mentoring Matters
Presentation

Effective Communications
Handout 1_P. Simon, Handout 2_H. Vance

Mentoring Future Leaders: IDP Outstanding Firm Award and Intern-Friendly Firm Programs
Handout

Understanding Your Component’s Financial Responsibilities
Handout 1, Handout 2

Effective Staff-Board Relationships
Handout

Getting the Job Done with Volunteers
Presentation 1

Knowing and Selling Your Organization
Handout

Working with the Media
Handout

Maximizing Your Component’s Non–Dues Revenue Potential
Handout