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A VISION FOR THE AIA NORTHWEST AND PACIFIC REGION

AIA Northwest and Pacific Region Mission Statement

The AIA Northwest and Pacific Region, representing regional interests to the Institute, should encourage and help coordinate communication and collaboration among components within the Region and effectively link the Region’s components and members to the National level of the American Institute of Architects.

The central purpose of the AIA NWP Region is to elect directors who will effectively contribute to the leadership of the Institute and represent the diverse interests and perspectives of AIA members and components within the Region.

A vision for the AIA NWP Region’s future is one in which the influence and insight of the individual AIA member within the region is directly felt in the decision that set the directions for the future of the AIA at the national level. One’s leadership capabilities and knowledge base would be maximized, one’s voice would be heard, and one’s talents effectively employed to advance the Institute and the profession of Architecture.

Strategic Plan

The AIA NWP Region’s Mission and essential purpose is accomplished through the following strategies:

1. AIA Directors govern the Institute. Their effectiveness is strengthened by their understanding of the issues and, in particular, how those issues affect individual components and members throughout the Region and throughout the profession. Development of leaders with knowledge and understanding of the profession, the Institute, and the Region’s membership is paramount.

2. The effectiveness of a director in representing interests of components and members within a Region is to a large part due to effective communication with stakeholders. Communication of issues, programs, and decisions being faced by the AIA Board needs to be effectively communicated to component leadership and members in order to provide the information necessary for them to be effective contributors to the issue-related dialogue. Effective communication from the Region’s components and membership to the Directors must occur for directors to be knowledgeable on the perspectives of the members and the implications of the issues on components and members. Effective communication among members, components and directors must be a primary focus.

Implementation Plan

The governance, programs, and activities of the Region including board meetings, regional conferences, awards programs, educational grants, newsletters, component visits and others, have historically been the means to advance toward the Region’s vision for its future. Each entity within the Region is responsible for developing their plans for the future in ways that enhance the potential for achievement of the Region’s vision.

History

DATES

DIRECTOR(S)

CONFERENCES

NOTES

1937

W.H. Crowell, Portland, OR

 

WA, OR, ID belonged to the Western Mountain Region

1938

W.H. Crowell, Portland, OR

Timberline Lodge, Mt. Hood, OR

 

1939

Robert K. Fuller, Denver CO

Grand Coulee Dam, WA

 

1940

Robert K. Fuller, Denver CO

Seattle, WA

 

1941

Robert K. Fuller, Denver CO

Timberline Lodge, Mt, Hood, OR

 

1942

Harlan Thomas, Seattle WA

None

Due to World War II

1943

Harlan Thomas, Seattle WA

None

Due to World War II

1944

Harlan Thomas, Seattle WA

None

Due to World War II

1945

Angus Mclver, Great Falls MT

Timberline Lodge, Mt, Hood, OR

 

1946

Angus Mclver, Great Falls MT

Victoria, BC Canada

 

1947

George C. Young, Salt Lake City UT

Rockaway, OR

 

1948

George C. Young, Salt Lake City UT

Hayden Lake, ID

 

1949

George C. Young, Salt Lake City UT

Lake Wilderness Lodge, WA

 

1950

Irving Smith, Portland, OR

Columbia Gorge Hotel, OR

 

1951

Irving Smith, Portland, OR

Spokane, WA

 

1952

Irving Smith, Portland, OR

Sun Valley ID

 

1953

Waldo B. Cristensen, Seattle WA

Eugene, OR

 

1954

Waldo B. Cristensen, Seattle WA

 

Glacier National Park MT

1955

Waldo B. Cristensen, Seattle WA

Tacoma, WA

 

1956

Donald Stewart, Portland, OR

Tacoma, WA

 

1957

Donald Stewart, Portland, OR

Gearhart, OR

 

1958

Donald Stewart, Portland, OR

Harrison Hot Springs, BC Canada

 

1959

John Toohey, MT

Spokane, WA

 

1960

Harry Weller, Pullman, WA

Sun Valley, ID

Toohey Left Region

1961

Harry Weller, Pullman, WA

Honolulu, HI

 

1962

Robert L. Durham, Seattle WA

Lincoln City, OR

 

1963

Robert L. Durham, Seattle WA

Tacoma, WA

 

1964

Robert L. Durham, Seattle WA

Portland, OR

 

1965

Robert Martin, Lincoln City OR

Glacier National Park

 

1966

Robert Martin, Lincoln City OR

Seattle, WA

 

1967

Robert Martin, Lincoln City OR

Spokane, WA

 

1968

John Wright, Seattle WA

Sun Valley, ID

 

1969

John Wright, Seattle WA

Salishan, OR

 

1970

John Wright, Seattle WA

Honolulu, HI

 

1971

Robert Fehlberg, Billings MT

Richland, WA

 

1972

Robert Fehlberg, Billings MT

Anchorage, AK

 

1973

Robert Fehlberg, Billings MT Vladimir Ossipoff, Honolulu HI

Victoria, BC Canada

Region qualified for two directors

1974

Vladimir Ossipoff, Honolulu HI
A.P. DiBenedetto, Portland OR

Portland, OR

 

1975

Vladimir Ossipoff, Honolulu HI
A.P. DiBenedetto, Portland OR

Big Sky, MT

 

1976

A.P. DiBenedetto, Protland OR
James M. Harris, Tacoma WA

Seattle and Helsinki, Finland

 

1977

James M. Harris, Tacoma WA
William Trogdon, Spokane WA

Spokane, WA

 

1978

James M. Harris, Tacoma WA
William Trogdon, Spokane WA

Sun Valley, ID

 

1979

William Trogdon, Spokane WA
Edwin B. Crittenden, Anchorage AK

Maui, HI

 

1980

William Trogdon, Spokane WA
Edwin B. Crittenden, Anchorage AK

Eugene, OR

 

1981

Edwin B. Crittenden, Anchorage AK
David A. Pugh, Portland OR

White Pass

Host: Central Washington

1982

David A. Pugh, Portland OR
L. Jane Hastings, Seattle WA

Anchorage, AK

 

1983

David A. Pugh, Portland OR
L. Jane Hastings, Seattle WA

Olympia, WA

 

1984

L. Jane Hastings, Seattle WA
Raymond Crowder, Jr. Boise ID

Portland, OR

 

1985

Raymond Crowder, Jr. Boise ID
Christopher J. Smith, Honolulu HI

Glacier National Park, MT

 

1986

L. Jane Hastings, Seattle WA
Christopher J. Smith, Honolulu HI

Vancouver BC Canada

Hastings completed Crowder term

1987

Christopher J. Smith, Honolulu HI
Richard Hobbs, Seattle WA

Couer D'Alene, ID

Host: Spokane

1988

Richard Hobbs, Seattle WA
Donald H. Lutes, Springfield OR

Kona, HI

 

1989

Richard Hobbs, Seattle WA
Donald H. Lutes, Springfield OR

Bend, OR

Host: Southwest Oregon

1990

Donald H. Lutes, Springfield OR
James R. McGranahan, Tacoma WA

Juneau, AK

 

1991

 James R. McGranahan
Tacoma WA
Even Cruthers, Honolulu HI

Whistler, BC Canada

Host: Southwest Washington

1992

James R. McGranahan
Tacoma WA
Even Cruthers, Honolulu HI

Portland, OR

Host: Portland

1993

Evan Cruthers, Honolulu HI
Jud Marquardt, Seattle WA

Big Sky, MT

Host: Montana

1994

Jud Marquardt, Seattle WA
Martin W. Crennen, Helena MT

Seattle, WA

Host: Seattle

1995

Jud Marquardt, Seattle WA
Martin W. Crennen, Helena MT

Spokane, WA

Host: Spokane

1996

Martin W. Crennen, Helena MT
Fred C. Gast, Jr., Portland OR

Maui, HI

Host: Maui

1997

Fred C. Gast, Jr., Portland OR
Ted Garduque, Honolulu HI

Sunriver, OR

Host: Southwestern Oregon

1998

Fred C. Gast, Jr., Portland OR
Ted Garduque, Honolulu HI

Alaska/Yukon

Host: Alaska Chapter

1999

Ted Garduque, Honolulu HI
Ken Maynard, Alaska

Yakima, Washington

Host: Central Washington Chapter

2000

Ken Maynard, Alaska
Bruce Blackmer, Spokane WA

Summit 2000, Sun Valley, ID Host: Idaho Chapter
2001

Ken Maynard, Alaska
Bruce Blackmer, Spokane WA

Honolulu, HI Host: Honolulu, HI

2002

Bruce Blackmer, Spokane WA
John H. Baker, Portland OR

Tacoma, WA

Host: Southwest Washington Chapter

2003

John H. Baker, Portland OR
Norm Strong, Seattle WA

Portland, OR

Host: Portland Chapter

2004

John H. Baker,  Portland OR
Norm Strong,  Seattle WA

Big Sky, Montana

Host: Montana Chapter

2005

Norm Strong, Seattle WA
Clark Lewellyn, Montana

Seattle, WA

Host: Seattle Chapter

2006


2007


2008

Clark Lewellyn, Montana
Jim Suehiro, Seattle, WA

Clark Lewellyn, Montana
Jim Suehiro, Seattle, WA

Jim Suehiro, Seattle, WA
Pat Onishi, Honolulu, HI

Hong Kong, China



Spokane, WA


Honolulu, HI
Host: Hong Kong Chapter


Host: Spokane Chapter

Host: Honolulu Chapter

 

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