Save Money: Early Bird Registration for AIA 2009 National Convention Web Site Ends February 17
Register now for the convention—April 30-May 2 in San Francisco—for the best rates
You can now register online for the AIA 2009 National Convention and Design Expo to take place April 30-May 2 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. The Web site has some cool new features this year, including an interactive convention guide and enhanced seminar schedule that allows AIA members to design their convention curriculum using new keyword and drilldown search options. Themed “Diversity: Practice in a Complex World,” the convention offers more than 360 continuing-education opportunities including some 70 fabulous tours. Visit the AIA Convention Web site for more information and register now. Register on or before February 17 to take advantage of early-bird rates and get your first choice of programs and hotels. (And this year, we’re offering an additional 5 percent discount to all AIA members who register by February 17 using the promo code, “MEMBER.”) See you in the City on the Bay.

Applications for NAAB Visiting Teams Due February 24
Each year, the AIA nominates 10 practitioners to serve as AIA representatives on the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) visiting teams. Visiting teams—composed of representatives from the AIA, the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS), Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA), and the National Council of Architecture Registration Boards (NCARB)—serve an important role in the review of U.S. architecture programs. Find out how to apply.

Resolutions for Consideration at AIA National Convention Due February 27
Submission of resolutions to be considered by the delegates at the AIA 2009 National Convention and Design Exposition in San Francisco will be accepted by the Resolutions Committee until 5:00 p.m. ET, February 27, 2009. Resolutions must be sent electronically, with hard copy to follow, to the attention of the AIA secretary at AIA headquarters (1735 New York Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20006-5292) by that date and time. For complete information on submission of resolutions, review this PDF, or contact Jay Stephens, Esq., AIA general counsel (202-626-7379 or jstephens@aia.org), or Pam Day, Hon. AIA, senior director, governance administration (202-626-7305 or pday@aia.org).

Eight Architects Declare Candidacy for Three OfficesElections for the Institute’s next first vice president/president-elect, vice presidents, and treasurer will be held in April at the AIA 2009 National Convention and Expo in San Francisco.

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Banks • Economic Stimulus • Facing Tough Times
Banks: A balancing act between fiscal diligence and making credit available.
Economic Stimulus: Expect more “Buy American” in spec requirements.
Facing Tough Times: Some case studies on striving through strategic change.