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VOLUNTEER

Through our committees and national charity foundation Canstruction®, you have the opportunity to get involved, meet new and exciting people, and develop essential leadership skills. SDA encourages its members to participate in philanthropic projects related to the design industry.

Please contact Natalie Newman, Chapter President, or info@canstructionoc.org for further information.

What is Canstruction?

 

Canstruction® is the most unique food charity in the world!

Canstruction® was created by SDA (Society for Design Administration) and is a trademarked design/build competition held in dozens of cities worldwide and raised millions of pounds of food, which donated to local food banks in the fight against hunger.

Canstruction® combines the fun of a design/build competition with an ingenious way to help feed hungry people and raise awareness of food insecurity. Local architectural, engineering, design, and construction firms and other community organizations and colleges create phenomenal structures built entirely out of food. The structures go on display to the public in the month of September at South Coast Plaza. At the close of the exhibition, after the jury has awarded prizes for Best Meal, Best Use of Labels, Structural Ingenuity, Most Cans, Best Original Design, and People’s Choice, dll of the food is donated to the Orange County Food Bank (part of CAP-OC) for distribution to shelters, soup kitchens, and other emergency food programs.

Orange County Construction is proud to be one of the most successful and award-winning events worldwide, generally ranking in the top ten pounds of food and dollars raised along with prestigious International Design Awards.

Construction OC is supported by SDA, AIAOC and the Festival of Children Foundation.

For more information, please visit the following websites:

Canstruction®

SDA VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Chapter Board and Committees

SDA committee service is your opportunity to learn more about the operations of SDA, connect with other local visionary, dynamic members and gain the experience needed to seek future leadership positions within SDA. Committee participation is open to all members.

The following chapter committees are accepting new members:

  • Bylaws
  • Certification
  • Education/Programs
  • Historical
  • Membership
  • Publications
  • Social Media/Website
  • Sponsorship

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National Committees

Serving on an SDA National Committee is a valuable opportunity for you to showcase your leadership skills while you develop and implement SDA Initiatives that directly impact design firm administrators and managers.

The following national committees are currently accepting new members:

  • Awards Committee
  • Bylaws Committee
  • Certification Committee
  • Communications Committee
  • Education Services Committee (ESC)
  • Membership Committee

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National Executive Committee

Thinking of joining the Executive Committee? There are required criteria needed:

  • Be a Member in Good Standing
  • Served on a National SDA Committee
  • Served on the Board of a Professional Organization
  • Attended an SDA Annual Meeting or National Convention (EDSymposium)

Role descriptions, responsibilities, time and financial commitment for each position on ExCom can be found on the National Website.