The OAA and the Local Architectural Societies will kick off their annual co-hosted meetings this month. OAA President Lara McKendrick, Executive Director Kristi Doyle, and local Chairs will meet with Society members to discuss the partnership between the two groups, provide updates on ongoing and upcoming initiatives, and host open discussions.

Society members interested in attending are encouraged to contact their local Chair for more information. These meetings offer an important opportunity to engage with the OAA and contribute to the future of the profession.

Confirmed dates, which include virtual and in-person meetings, include:

August 25 (lunch): Northwestern Ontario Society of Architects;

August 27 (lunch): Algoma Society of Architects;

September 10 (evening): Hamilton/Burlington Society of Architects;

September 23 (lunch): Northern Ontario Society of Architects;

September 23 (evening): North Bay Society of Architects;

September 29 (evening): Windsor Regional Society of Architects;

October 6 (evening): Northumberland-Durham Society of Architects and Trent Society of Architects;

October 22 (dinner): Grand Valley Society of Architects;

October 28 (dinner): Ottawa Regional Society of Architects;

October 29 (dinner): Niagara Society of Architects;

November 26 (dinner): London Society of Architects; and

TBD: St. Lawrence Valley Society of Architects.