Introducing the 1st Edition of SARA's Monthly Newsletter, produced by our Affiliate Members

Dear Members of the Society of American Registered Architects,

It is my pleasure to introduce the 1st Edition of SARA's Monthly Newsletter, produced by our Affiliate Members. As SARA's First National Affiliates Advisory Chairperson, I am honored to spearhead this project and each month to bring you a wealth of valuable articles, features, promos, and news that will benefit all members.

Our committee was created to represent all Affiliate Members to both SARA's National and Local Boards, with the goal of increasing each member's involvement within this great organization. We are committed to advising all local councils with suggested collaborative opportunities.

This inaugural issue includes a brief yet informative interview with long-time SARA member Brian Messana of Messana O'Rorke, based out of NYC. Future newsletters will continue to showcase specific articles for our members to learn and benefit from, as well as welcome new members, interview industry leaders, and much more.

The Affiliate Advisory Committee is committed to the SARA motto of "Architects helping Architects." Our mission is to help Affiliate Members by providing meaningful and relevant benefits, and we welcome all Affiliate Members who share this vision to join our committee.

We believe that by working together, we can build a stronger, more connected community of architects. utilizing the assets provided by us, the affiliate members. My goal is to create a National Community of Affiliates helping Architects along with each other. I welcome all affiliate members to join us. Please feel free to share your ideas and suggestions with me, as we strive to create programs and benefits that will make us all proud to be a part of SARA.

Thank you for your support, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Rodger Lippman

National Affiliates Advisory Chairperson

Rodger Lippman, Aff. SARA

SARA National Affiliates Advisory Chairperson

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