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Building a Better Future for Your Profession:
The Advocacy Network
Agenda
• Why should I be an advocate?
• Advocacy Network basics
• Network & ArchiPAC
• Network Member Benefits & Resources
• Federal Legislative Update
Why should I be an advocate?
Congress is making decisions every day on issues that can affect your profession, business, and community:
• Small Business• Sustainability• Tax Reform• Student Loans• Infrastructure• Job Creation
Many competing interests means architects need to work together to build the nation’s future
The AIA Advocacy Network
• What is it?A robust and organized grassroots advocacy network that not only connects AIA staff and components with AIA members, but also AIA members with elected members of Congress.
• What is the goal?To build a lasting relationship between AIA and Congress, so that every member will be the messenger on key advocacy issues.
How can I be an advocate?
It’s all about building relationships
– Legislators
– Staff
– Other architects
How do I start participating?
Email, call and write your legislators often
Schedule visits your legislators & their staff
*Be persistent & creative! Consider town halls, in-district appearances, etc.*
Talk & organize with other architects
How do I start participating? (continued)
Engage with your local media – LTEs, op-eds, etc.
Participate on social media – contacting legislators, issue discussions, etc.
Give to & recruit for ArchiPAC
Network Member Benefits
• Why Should I Join?
• Access to members-only trainings and resources
• Participation in monthly members-only briefing calls with Advocacy staff and key Washington players
• First to know about important legislative issues
• Able to lean on others for assistance in getting the word out about important issues
• Opportunities to earn rewards throughout the year
Resources For Network Members
• Advocacy Action Center• Toolkits for:
– Forums– Site visits– Coffees– Connecting with Media
• Guides & Best Practices for Advocacy Activities
All available at aia.org/advocacy365!
The Network Pays Off: Real-Life Example
The 5-Minute Meeting: Bruce Sekanick, AIA meets with Senator Rob Portman (OH) at a breakfast in August 2013
Sign Up NOW at http://www.aia.org/advocacy365
The AIA Advocacy Network - How Can I Join?
Questions?
(202)-626-7356
AIA Advocacy on Facebook
AIA Advocacy on Twitter
