The following committees are active in the AIA Chesapeake Bay at this time. Additional participation is welcome. If you are interested, please contact the committee Chair.

The Annapolis Committee

The Annapolis Committee is the oldest of the extant CBCAIA committees. It was originally established in the late 1970s. It began as a group reviewing and reporting on applications to the Historic District Commission, and was originally intended as a counterpoint to the Historic Annapolis Foundation. The committee has played a vital role in testifying and providing support to government agencies charged with reviewing many large and small projects. Over the years, the Annapolis Committee has garnered awards and strong letters of accommodation. It has also received the appreciation of State, County, and City authorities, as well as many private individuals.

The committee's role has subsequently been expanded to be a useful and visible forum of public outreach. It now reviews issues of an architectural or urban planning nature within Annapolis and the surrounded area. The Annapolis Committee has played a key role in such projects as:

Severn River Bridge at the Naval Academy
State Circle Revitalization
Annapolis Historic District Guidelines
Anne Arundel County Hospital site
Gott's Court Parking Garage
Anne Arundel County Courthouse expansion and renovation
Taylor / West Street Circle
Park Place
Main Street revitalization project

The committee is currently dormant. Members are sorely needed. If you wish to help on the committee, any interested persons are encouraged to contact the Chapter President.

Design Awards Committee

The Design Awards Committee promotes and recognizes architectural excellence in the Chesapeake Bay region by holding a design competition each year. The committee solicits entries from all Chapter architects. The participants compose a graphic and written presentation of their project, which is then reviewed by a jury. Typically, the jury consists of award-winning architects from neighboring chapters. The Design Awards Committee facilitates the establishment of the jury and collection of the projects. Winners are recognized at the Design Gala and Annual Meeting in November.

The committee chair is currently vacant. Any interested persons are encouraged to contact the Chapter President.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee consists of the Chapter officers: the President, Vice President/ President Elect, Secretary and Treasurer. The officers serve a term of one year, coinciding with the calendar year.

Nominating Committee

The Nominating Committee nominates chapter members to serve on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee for the upcoming year. Nominations are made during October with elections held on the day of the Annual Chapter meeting.

The President selects the nominating committee, which is chaired by the Vice President/ President Elect, and consists of four other chapter members, with not more than two members of the Executive Committee serving on the Nominating Committee.

Education Committee

The Education Committee is charged with coordinating the recordation and reporting of AIA/ Continuing Education Systems Learning Units (LU's) for all chapter meetings where units can be earned. They report this information to the national clearinghouse for CEU's in Oklahoma, and monitor compliance with the national requirements.

The Education Committee schedules and coordinates the chapter's annual Education Summit which focuses on the profession's relationship with local universities and colleges.

The committee chair is currently vacant. Any interested persons are encouraged to contact the Chapter President.

Web Site Committee

The Web Site Committee manages and prepares information for inclusion on the chapter's website, www.aiachesapeakebay.org.