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Jul 13, 2021 By IIDA HQ
Summer CLC Wrap Up
Summer programming included virtual community building, equity and inclusion, and celebrating our Campus Center and Chapter Award winners.
By IIDA HQ Jul 13, 2021
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Throughout the month of June, IIDA Chapter leaders and IIDA headquarters met weekly for our Chapter Leadership Council (CLC) series. This annual series provides chapter leaders the opportunity to connect with each other and IIDA HQ leadership to learn about new programs and initiatives, collaborate with other chapter leaders, and celebrate the work of our designers.

The 2021 summer series featured panel discussions tackling topics like virtual community building, diversity and inclusion, and celebrating Campus Center and Chapter Award winners. Each session included breakout rooms with the intention of connecting leaders to collaborate and further discuss topics related to the presentation.

Learn more about our summer CLC series programming in-depth, and watch each panel and award celebration below.




June 2
IIDA Board of Directors Panel

Join the 2021-2022 IIDA International Board of Directors Ronnie Belzaire, FIIDA, Fiona Grandowski, IIDA, AIA, Angie Lee, FIIDA, AIA, Amy Storek, Ind. IIDA, Sascha Wagner, FIIDA, AIA in an engaging discussion about what's next for the Association, members, chapters leaders, and volunteers. Moderated by IIDA Executive Vice President and CEO Cheryl S. Durst, FIIDA.

Breakout Room Discussion:
With board rosters changing and board retreats on the horizon, this will be a chance for IIDA chapter leaders to work alongside the International Board of Directors to share what their chapter mission, vision, and upcoming strategies are for the 2021-2022 year.




June 9
Virtual Communities

1 IDCEC CEU credit

Join IIDA Director of Association Experience Ryan Ben in a discussion around building, maintaining, and engaging members and volunteers while navigating a hybrid event environment. How can IIDA chapter leaders build on the virtual communities they created in 2020, and what can chapter leaders do to continue fostering inclusive programs that are accessible to all?

Breakout Room Discussion Topic:

Chapter leaders will be prompted to share ideas and plans for upcoming events and programs as they navigate a post-pandemic world for their members. The link for the breakout meeting will be sent to attendees during the session.

Learn more about getting CEU credits for this program




June 16
An Emphasis on Inclusion

Join IIDA Executive Vice President and CEO Cheryl S. Durst, FIIDA, for a session focused on integration and inclusion featuring panelists Christine Peter, Associate IIDA, DEI Chair for IIDA Southern California, Julie Sayers, IIDA, Senior Project Manager, encompass, and Tracey Thomas, Director of Strategic Sales, IIDA. This program is intended to provide chapter leaders with meaningful resources to create IIDA chapter programming that is consistently inclusive, representative, and equitable. This session will provide ideas and discussions to inspire chapters to think about their events and programming with additional expertise around current trends in the arena of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

Breakout Room Discussion Topic:

A brainstorming session intended to give chapter leaders the opportunity to share ideas with one another on how they might incorporate knowledge from the session in their upcoming programs and events. The link for the breakout meeting will be sent to attendees during the session.




June 23
IIDA Campus Center Awards

Celebrating the work from our 2021 IIDA Campus Center of the Year and winner of the Best Thing Ever the University of Tennessee, Knoxville Campus Center, part of the IIDA Tennessee Chapter, IIDA Director of Association Experience Ryan Ben will moderate a discussion with the program leaders. They will walk through their winning submission and share best practices, inspiration, and ideas for attendees to utilize when creating their own IIDA communities at schools and universities.

Breakout Room Discussion Topic:

Attendees will have the opportunity to reflect on the winning campus center submission and share ideas with one another on how they might elevate their local IIDA campus centers and student communities. The link for the breakout meeting will be sent to attendees during the session.




June 30
IIDA Chapter Awards

Honoring the 2021 IIDA Chapters of the Year, IIDA Mid-America, IIDA New England, IIDA Ohio/Kentucky, and IIDA South Florida. IIDA Director of Association Experience Ryan Ben will moderate an engaging program highlighting the four winning projects, sharing ideas for successful and innovative chapter programming, events, and resources.

Breakout Room Discussion Topic:

Chapter leaders will be prompted to think about the idea of self-promotion and celebration. How can chapter leaders celebrate their individual accomplishments and feats while remaining humble and kind? How might chapters celebrate members who have stayed resilient and active during the pandemic? And, how might chapter boards do a better job of self-promotion with the aim of attracting new members or sponsors?



Learn more about being involved in your local chapter here.

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