Membership

Top Reasons members join SDA and stay?

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Strengthening and advancing your administrative career is dependent on many variables today. Top among them are your ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently, development of your leadership skills, and staying on top of current trends and information.

• Solve Problems and Access Industry Resources Quickly
• Leadership Development
• Educational Opportunities
• Make a Difference in Your Community
• Networking & Collaboration

Who can join SDA?

Anyone who is employed as managerial or administrative personnel in the A/E/C industry or anyone whose products or services support the industry. (Examples: Office manager, controller, marketing coordinator, CFO, receptionist, project administrator)

How much does SDA membership cost?

Dallas Chapter Dues: $50.00

Professional & Associate National Membership
Dues: $225/year + Chapter Dues
Member-at-Large National Membership Dues: $225/year
Student National Membership Dues: $25/year + Chapter Dues
Emeritus National Membership Dues: $50/year + Chapter Dues

JOIN SDA TODAY!

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“With trust, knowledge and conviction, administrative leaders can influence positive outcomes, have control over their own success and often surround themselves with others of similar character and traits.  These teams move mountains and are often regarded in high esteem by their associates.

I have met many great administrative leaders as a member of the SDA.  With the educational resources, collaboration and networking you can understand why the SDA attracts so many talented A/E/C professionals. ”

Brooke Simcik,   2014 Dallas SDA President

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SDA’s primary objectives are:

• To enhance practice administration through personal growth and continued education
• To encourage career growth and excellence through a Certified Design Firm Administration (CDFA) program
• To contribute to the development of office systems and materials
• To work with institutions of higher education to establish a curriculum for the training of design field personnel
• To cooperate with civic organizations whose undertakings are non-profit, non-political, and of vital interest to the community
• To enhance the network of our members and their firms within the A/E/C community

Contact Your Local Membership Chair:

Sherie Russell – sherier@braarchitects.com 972-746-0833

Membership Categories Explained

Professional

Those persons employed as administrative personnel for an architect, engineer, or design professional related to the construction industry, whether in private practice, on the staff of a licensing or registration board, a school, or any other public or private institution or company, and consultants who perform design services administration for the entities described above. They shall pay Chapter and National Dues, and shall have the right to vote and hold Chapter and National office.

Professional members are office managers, marketing directors, business managers, bookkeepers, secretaries, human resource managers, etc., who work for architecture, engineering, interior design, and general contracting firms. Persons who offer marketing, finance, word processing, desktop publishing services, etc., to such firms are also regular members.

Associate

Those persons whose products or services support the design profession. They shall pay Chapter and National Dues. Associate members are vendors who provide products and other services to our member firms, such as office and drafting suppliers, travel agents, insurance agents, reprographics consultants, plan centers, etc.

Member-at-Large

Member-at-Large is available when there is no existing chapter in the same area. A Member-at-Large shall have the same eligibility requirements as a Regular Member..

Emeritus

Those members in good standing at the time of retirement from professional life in the design profession for a minimum of 12 years and SDA for a minimum of 10 years. Retirees shall be assessed National Dues to cover the cost of mailings, etc. Local Dues may be assessed as designated by the individual chapter. They shall have all the rights and privileges of membership afforded them prior to retirement, except the right to hold National office or that of President Elect or President of their chapter. If an Emerita/Emeritus member is certified (SDA/C) at the time of retirement, he/she shall maintain that status without the need to renew.

Student

Those persons who are currently enrolled as full-time students in an accredited program leading to a certificate or degree in architecture, engineering, interior design, or with a professed interest in applying their studies to the professional administration of such businesses. They shall pay Chapter and National dues. They shall have the right to attend all meetings of SDA, to speak and take part in the discussions thereat, and to serve as committee members. They shall not have the right to vote, to serve as a committee chair, or to hold Chapter or National office.

If you have any questions about membership or would like to know if there is a chapter in your local area contact:

Stephanie Kirschner, CDFA SDA National Executive Director

admin@sdanational.org