AIGA Portland is ramping up their volunteer roster in order to create a more dynamic organization, and we need help to make it happen. As you know, AIGA Portland is an all-volunteer organization, so the strength of the design community relies on the support, genius, and sweat from generous folks like you.

We have many exciting things on the horizon including a new website developed by a local interactive company that will host member profiles, design case studies, work showcases, and a blog that is populated by articles from the community.

There have been some recent comments on Twitter about the Portland Chapter of AIGA’s RFP for a Pro-bono website. Most of these comments center around the AIGA Position on Spec Work (http://www.aiga.org/content.cfm/position-spec-work).

As the local Sponsorship Chair, I would like to address the concerns I have seen, with the caveat that this is my opinion and doesn’t represent a collective view from the organization, local or national.

AIGA Idaho
Number of Members: 89
Year Founded: 2007

1. Tell us about AIGA Idaho’s Mentor program.

As the new incoming President of AIGA President for 2010, I have a questions all the Portland designers out there: What would you like to see AIGA Portland do?

From our round table a few months ago we heard people requesting more crafts and government involvement. We heard that we're doing well with sustainability (SHIFT) and design inspiration (Designspeaks). That said, turn out at the round table was small - so weigh in and post a comment below and let us know what you would like to see us do.

ONE NEW FACE JOIN THE AIGA PORTLAND CHAPTER BOARD

After a rigorous review of nominees last week, the Portland chapter welcomed Billy Huys and Shona Lepis to the board. Lisa Holmes was also reelected to continue her great work as current and continuing Sustainability Chair. These highly accomplished design professionals will serve a three-year term beginning July 1st, 2010.