This one has a limited audience, so you can ignore it if (a) you are not an architect and (b) not in NSW, Australia. Which leaves approximately two of you….

In which case, if you are still here, then surely I do not need to remind you that the RAIA Chapter Council Elections are upon us. Hell Yes. This year three members of DARCH are running for positions on Chapter Council. They are: Eva-Marie Prineas, Joe Snell, Marcus Trimble. (Click the names for Personal Platforms. No. mission statements)

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A ballot paper may be found downloaded here.
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Over the last 18 months darch has been actively attempting to give the NSW RAIA a shot of life. Amongst other events; Podcasts, Public Forums, a lighting competition and most recently the Pecha Kucha slidenights have all been aimed at generating discussion and involvement among recent graduates and emerging architects.

However in order to effect any real change, we need representation on Chapter Council. And herein lies our problem:

Many of you reading this are not members of the Institute. Fair enough. We understand; the reasons not to join are many, the reasons to join, few. DARCH, of course, wishes to address this, but for now to get things moving:

If you ARE a member, and would like to see a more youthful presence on Chapter Council, then vote Prineas, Snell, Trimble. Like So:

If you are NOT a member:
Firstly, please forward this on to everyone in your office. Walk over to their desk and harrass them. Pretend that this has the magnitude of voting out George Bush or something. Pretend you give a damn.

Secondly, Vote anyway. (Anarchy!) Fill in the form, send it in and hopefully the Institute will get the message that there are a large number of architects and graduates that may not be members but that are still active members of the architecture community.

Thankyou for your time.