Grassroots 2 0 0 2—Leadership and Legislative Conference
The CACE Executive Committee offered a grand welcome to all at the opening reception Wednesday evening. Pictured here are: Front row: Tina Gobbel, director; David Lancaster, Hon. AIA, president-elect; and Karen Lewand, president; Second row: Elizabeth Mitchell, secretary; Carolyn Newsom, vice president of resource development; Third row: Mary Mauerman, CAE, director, and Kent Mather, director; with Thomas Jefferson (!), at top.

Meet the Candidates for National Office. Full Story

Grassroots Olympians Vow to "Go for the Gold"
Leadership conference kicks off on a high note of good news and much deserved recognition. Full Story

From Color Guard to Political Pundit, Government Affairs Day Starts Off with a Patriotic Flair
From 8:15 this morning, there was no doubt that Thursday February 28, was Government Affairs Day for the AIA's Grassroots Leadership conference. Following a moving "Presentation of the Colors" by the Joint Services Color Guard, plus a rousing rendition of the national anthem, AIA President Gordon H. Chong, FAIA, reminded the audience that Government Affairs Day is about "knowledge and then engagement" in the political process. Full Story

State of the Institute: A Strong Finish to 2001
And a strong start to 2002 with a "National Conversation"
AIA President Gordon H. Chong, FAIA, began Friday's session on a high note: he reported that the group raised more than $29,000 for ArchiPAC yesterday! He called order to the session by telling all that it was "Component Leadership Day," an opportunity for participants to acquire knowledge about the issues and sharpen leadership skills. Full Story

Grassrooters Storm Capitol Hill
Grassroots convention participants met with their members of Congress to advance AIA's legislative priorities and to connect with the people who represent their interests in Washington during Government Affairs Day, February 28. Full Story

What Could Be Better than Lunch with Friends?
AIA allies liven up the midday meal for Grassroots participants
The noon activities began with AIA Treasurer Douglas L. Steidl, FAIA, presenting a presidential citation to 2000-2001 Treasurer Harry Rutledge, FAIA. "I like to call him the savior of the AIA," Steidl said of his predecessor in recognition of Rutledge's efforts to put the AIA back on track to a balanced budget. The commendation also cited Rutledge's groundbreaking leadership in reestablishing the AIA's financial stability. Full Story

Ando Receives Gold Medal as Accent on Architecture Gala Celebrates Life After 9/11
Thirteen indeed proved a lucky number for the American Architectural Foundation (AAF) as they hosted the 13th annual Accent on Architecture: A Celebration of Design Excellence gala Friday, March 1, at the historic National Building Museum in the nation's capital. Harold L. Adams, FAIA, chair of the AAF Board of Regents, offered a welcome to the some 800 architects, associates, friends, and well-wishers on hand to honor some of the finest people-and buildings-the architecture profession has to offer. Full Story

Executive Committee Offers AIA Message to Feds
Government Affairs Day meetings highlight Institute's unity of purpose
Packing a week's worth of high-level networking into an afternoon's time, the AIA Executive Committee crisscrossed federal Washington February 28 to advance the AIA's positions on design for security, energy-efficient buildings, school modernization, and the value of private-sector architects working with public-sector clients. Full Story