In response to member requests, the mandatory payment of supplemental dues is being eliminated! I’m pleased to inform you that supplemental dues will be phased out over a four-year period, beginning with architect members in 2017, associate members in 2018, non-member architects in 2019, and finally, other technical staff in 2020. Our goal is to strengthen our vibrancy as a nonprofit membership organization and eliminating supplemental dues is a bold step in that direction.
While this transition will be a great one for our members, the loss of revenue for AIA Virginia is significant. It will be managed by relying on reductions in operational overhead and programming, along with modest increases in numbers of members and sponsorship support. We also hope that firms who have paid supplemental dues in the past might voluntarily reinvest these funds in the programs and events that are most valuable to them.
Please take a moment to show your support by submitting your information and payment if applicable. Access the online form and select the appropriate options. When you’ve finalized the form, simply click on the submit button. We ask that all architect members complete the online form, even if you do not owe a payment.
Want to cut a company check? Here’s a PDF of the worksheet/invoice for download.
We appreciate your membership and continued support!
J. Mitchell “Mitch” Rowland, III, AIA
Treasurer
2017 AIA Virginia Board of Directors
Questions? If you have a question about supplemental dues or are experiencing problems with the online form, contact your Member Services Director, Cathy Guske, at (804) 237-1763 or cguske@aiava.org.