Why is it that architects wear so many hats? Maybe it’s because, as many of our conference speakers have said, we are one of the few professions that are able to effect change in the world around us.

There’s a quote that’s always stuck with me from motivational speaker Scott Lang: “The more you give, the more you get.”

The programming, relationships and benefits that AIA Wyoming facilitates are all thanks to the amazing volunteer work of our members. Maybe we wear so many hats because the more you give, the more you get.

We host two conferences annually, publish a calendar and an annual publication, and offer SWELL events and other Membership Development Committee events throughout the year. We have achieved incredible participation in AIA National committees, including the Strategic Council, YAF and SFX.

Want to wear another hat? Join a standing committee and see how your unique ideas can benefit Wyoming architects, associate members and emerging professionals. Have an architect in mind you’d like to see speak at a conference? Reach out to a conference planning committee and help get that speaker to Wyoming.

Joining a standing committee — such as Public Awareness, Membership Development, Education and Resources or Government Advocacy — or a conference planning committee is a great way to share your ideas and talents, meet other professionals across the state, advance your career, and contribute to the advancement of the architectural profession. I encourage anyone interested in getting involved to reach out to our executive director, Jessica Howard, with your ideas. 

Many of our members have made significant contributions to AIA Wyoming. I hope they have gotten as much out of it as I have.