Leadership AIA is a program of the AIA Central &
Eastern Oklahoma Chapters
Program Requirements
 Candidates must be an AIA Central Oklahoma
Member or AIA Eastern Oklahoma Member.
 Tuition is $650
 Participation is limited to 16 people.
 Selected participants are expected to attend all
scheduled sessions and complete all homework.
The opening session on February 19 is
mandatory. Participant can miss one class and
still graduate but are encouraged to attend all five
classes.
Important Dates
January 22
Applications due, including the following:
Personal Letter of Interest
Letter of Recommendation (from someone outside applicant's firm)
Commitment Letter from Firm
January 29
Selections announced
February 15
Tuition Due
2016 Leadership AIA Schedule and Programs
February 19
(Stillwater)
What is a Leader? What Kind of Leader are You?
March 29
(OKC)
Government Advocacy Day
April 22
(Tulsa)
Business Development & Public Relations
May 13
(Tulsa)
Practice Management & Trends in Architecture
June 9
(OKC)
Now Go Out and Lead / Graduation Luncheon
2016 APPLICATION
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General Information
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First Name
Middle
Last
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Home Address
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City
State
Zip
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Email Address
Cell Phone
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Current Employment
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Firm Name
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Business Address
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City
State
Zip
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Business Phone
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Date Your Employment Began
Current Title
Application - Page2
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Education
Please list education beyond high school. Include school(s), degree(s), and year(s).
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AIA Membership and Licensure or Work Towards Licensure
1.
AIA Member Number: ______________________________________________
2.
Licensed in the state of ___________________ for __________ years.
3.
Working toward licensure with _______ # of tests to go and have completed
_____ # of IDP Hours.
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Organization and Activities
Please list, in order of importance to you, the top three architectural, community, civic,
professional, business, religious, social, athletic and other organizations of which you
are or have been a member. Provide dates of membership or involvement and your
role or title.
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Honors and Awards
Please list any honors, awards or prizes you have received for professional, academic,
community or civic achievement.
Application - Page 3
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Leadership Training and Goals
1.
Have you engaged in any previous leadership training? If so, please describe
below and list when the training occurred.
2.
What specific skills or knowledge do you hope to gain from your participation in
Leadership AIA?
Application - Page 4
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I fully understand the $650 tuition requirement and the expectation to attend all
scheduled sessions for Leadership AIA and agree to fulfill those requirements if
selected. I am a current member of AIA Central Oklahoma or AIA Eastern Oklahoma
and will continue to be a member in good standing for the duration of the program.
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Applicant's Signature
Date
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Tuition Payments
Will you pay in one lump sum on February 15?
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Yes
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No
Would you prefer to be billed in three installments of February 15, March 15 & April 15?
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Yes
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No
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Application Deadline - January 15, 2016
Candidates must submit:
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Application, completed and signed
Personal Letter of Interest. Each candidate must submit a Personal Letter of
Interest articulating their interest in and commitment to developing their
leadership skills.
One Letter of Recommendation. Candidates must submit one letter of
recommendation from someone outside their firm describing why the applicant
has the potential to be a leader in the architectural profession and how his/her
leadership would benefit the profession and the community.
Commitment Letter from the applicant's employer stating that he / she has the
ability to participate in all Leadership AIA programs.
Return all of the above to:
Melissa Hunt
or
aiacoc@cox.net
Lindsey Ellerbach
chapter@aiaarchitects.com