The AIA - Phoenix Metro Associates’ Internet Chat Group on Yahoo is a way for students, interns and associate members to communicate and share their knowledge and experiences. The Chat Group commenced in January 2004 by the AIA Phoenix Metro’s Associate Committee (formally Central Arizona Chapter). Its purpose is to provide a voice on a local level for Students, Graduates, Interns and Associate Members to discuss topics such as the Intern Development Program (IDP), Architectural Registration Exam (ARE), share knowledge and experiences, to name a few.


The Associate Committee for the AIA - Phoenix Metro Chapter strives to provide and develop leadership for its associate members. Constantly looking for new ideas, points of interest, and additional sources of information, the committee is motivated by associates and professional members to develop interns and associates. A few of our Associates activities include:

- Monthly Meeting at various Architectural Firms
- ARE Workstation
- ARE Seminars
- Saturday Study Hall
- Professional development opportunities

If would like more information or have any questions or comments, please email AIA - Phoenix Metro's Associate Director, Michelle Gerchick, Associate AIA, at gerchick.m@owp.com or visit the Phoenix Metro Associate Website at http://www.aia-arizona.org/aiacac/Chapter/Associates/index.htm.

Remember, this is YOUR organization. If you have an idea, we want to hear it. If there is something you want to do, and need a forum to stage it, this is the place!