AIA Tennessee’s SpeakUp! Series has been created to raise awareness of the importance of advocacy and to help members learn they can use their voice to advocate as an individual, part of AIA or another architecture/design focused group. Special thanks to Risk Strategies for their support of this program!
SpeakUp! Part One: Advocacy Alt: Alternative Ideas to Advance the Profession
Tuesday, February 28 | 11 am – 1pm CST | No Cost | 2 LU
Advocacy can take on many roles and forms. If you don’t like setting an appointment to meet with your elected officials, you can volunteer on a local govt. committee, educate children to build a pipeline, preserve historic buildings and use social media. For our first session, we will highlight three very different ways individuals & organizations advocate for the profession. Learn how you can engage with stakeholders and policymakers through individual outreach, planned programs or social media.
SpeakUp! Part Two: Politics, Priorities and Affecting Legislation
Friday, March 3 | 11am – 1pm CST | No Cost | 2 LU
Public officials (federal, state and local) cannot know the impact of every resolution or bill that lands on their desk. It is important for members to develop relationships with elected officials and other stakeholders. Engaging with your state legislators and serving as a trusted resources on issues related to the profession is essential. The second session of SpeakUP will provide an opportunity for you to hear what’s happening on the Hill, learn AIA TN’s legislative priorities and how you can exercise your first amendment right to inform your legislator what you, as a constituent, want from them.
Legislative Day on the Hill
Tuesday, March 7 | All Day | In-Person Event | Nashville, TN | Registration Fee
Note Attendees: If you register for Day on the Hill, we encourage you to attend the SpeakUP! Part Two session on March 3. During this session, we will discuss AIA TN’s legislative priorities and how to talk to your legislator. You will also receive details on the briefing once you register for the Day.
Tentative Schedule for 2023 Legislative Day on the Hill | All Times listed are Central Time Zone
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM –
Day on the Hill Kick Off – Old Supreme Court Chamber | TN State Capitol – 1 LU
11:30 AM – Legislative Visits
Legislative Visits & Committee Meetings – Lunch vouchers will be provided to attendees for lunch on their own based on their schedules for the day.
2:30 – 4:00 PM
“Proven Contract Negotiation Techniques for Design Professionals” presented by David Garst, B.Arch, J.D. of Lewis Thomason & J. Dale Crow, J.D. of Risk Strategies | Legislative Lounge in TN State Capitol.
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Design & Construction Industry Joint Legislative Reception at The Athenaeum, 255 Polk Ave, Nashville, TN hosted by AIA Tennessee, ACEC Tennessee, AGC Tennessee, AGC East Tennessee and ABC Greater Tennessee.
Hotel Accommodations | TownePlace Suites Nashville Downtown/Capitol District
A discounted room block has been held at TownePlace Suites Nashville Downtown/Capitol District for $199 per person/plus tax for a studio king. Breakfast is included in the room rate. The hotel deadline to receive this discounted rate ends on Friday, Feb. 7, 2023 or when the room block is full. Book your room online now!
How to Make Your Reservations:
Guests may also call (800) 257-3000 and reference Association Partners Room Block at the TownePlace Suites Nashville Downtown/Capitol District to make their reservations at the discounted group rate.
Questions?
Please feel free to contact our office at (615) 255-3860 if you have any questions, or email ashley@aiatn.org.