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UASLA 2012 Awards Program: Call for Entries

ASLA — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:07:09 +0000

The Utah Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects is pleased to issue a formal call for entries for the 2012 Utah ASLA Awards Program.

Participation in the awards program will help broaden professional boundaries, increase public awareness of the role of landscape architects, raise the standards of the discipline, and bring recognition to organizations and individuals who demonstrate superior skill in the practice and/or study of landscape architecture. A jury of qualified out-of-state professionals will review each submittal and determine winners in each award category.

Winners will receive their awards and will be honored by having their work presented April 20, 2012 at the Utah ASLA 2012 Annual Conference in Salt Lake City, UT. Award winning projects will also be featured in upcoming ASLA chapter newsletters, UASLA website, and will be used for displays promoting the profession.

Entries are due by 5:00 pm Friday, March 16, 2012.

2012 Call For Entries

2012 UASLA Awards Official Entry Form

LARE Review Course: July 2011, Northern California

ASLA — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 02:35:28 +0000

Freeman & Jewell Landscape Architecture is once again offering
our popular series of preparatory courses for candidates taking
the Landscape Architect Registration Examination. These
courses have attracted students from all over California as well
as 35 other states, the District of Columbia, five Canadian
Provinces, Puerto Rico and Germany.

July 2011 LARE Review Course

An Overview of the LARE and Intensive Review of the Objective Sections
Sections A, B and D of the LARE
Landscape Architects Registration Examination
Through lecture, group discussion, and practice tests, this intensive three day course
focuses on preparing students to take the LARE, concentrating on the multiple choice sections of the exam as well as providing a detailed overview of the exam structure. Specific sections of the LARE to be covered include:

Section A: Project and Construction Administration
Section B: Inventory, Analysis and Program Development
Section D: Design and Construction Documentation

The course includes an in depth overview of the exam and the fundamentals of the
impact of a wide variety of typical issues and challenges which affect the design
and construction processes, as well as regulatory and professional practice impacts
on Landscape Architecture. Each student will receive a course binder containing
over 500 pages of information pertinent to the exam, focusing on sections A, B& D.

Date, Time and Location
Friday-Sunday, July 22-24, 2011. Friday, Saturday and Sunday
8:30 am-6:00 pm. Location: YMCA Point Bonita, Golden Gate National
Recreation Area, Marin County. A map and directions will be furnished upon
enrollment.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 9, 2011.

ASLA Utah Excom Elections!

ASLA — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 23:07:29 +0000

It’s that time of year again! We are getting ready for elections. See below for the open positions, commitment and OPPORTUNITY!!!! This is a great opportunity to have your voice heard. Join the Excom today! If you are interested please let Jolynn know (executivedirector@aslautah.org). We will need a bio and picture. We will need to have everyone that is interested let Jolynn know by next Tuesday June 14th by 5 pm.

President Elect:
The president-elect shall: in consultation with the Executive Committee, select for appointment when he or she assumes office as president the chairs and members of standing committees, other committees, and any special study groups or task forces; represent and act for the Chapter as directed by the president and consistent with the policies of the Society as established by the Board of Trustees; serve as acting president when designated by the president or the Executive Committee; and perform such other duties as are customary for the office of chapter president-elect or as may be assigned or delegated by the president. This position will serve (3)consecutive years, (1)year as President Elect,(1)year as President and(1)year as Past President.

Treasurer:

treasurer shall: collect all fees, dues, charges, and other funds due the Chapter; be the custodian of all Chapter funds and disburse such funds only as authorized by the Executive Committee; keep the accounts of the Chapter that shall be open at all times to inspection by the Executive Committee; present quarterly reports on the financial condition of the Chapter and year-end financial statements to the Executive Committee; and perform such other duties as are customary for the office of chapter treasurer or as may be assigned or delegated by the president. The treasurer shall be a Full or Associate Member elected for a term of two (2) years.

Vice President of Education and Licensure:
The vice presidents shall: serve as liaisons for the president to standing committees, other committees, and any special study groups or task forces; monitor the management and administration of Chapter programs and budgets as adopted by the Executive Committee; represent and act for the Chapter as directed by the president and consistent with the policies of the Society as established by the Board of Trustees; serve as acting president when designated by the president or the Executive Committee; and perform such other duties as are customary for the office of chapter vice president or as may be assigned or delegated by the president. Vice President for Education and Licensure shall: plan and administer continuing education programs, education sessions at the Annual Chapter Meeting, LARE review sessions, and update and defend the Utah Landscape Architect License Law, and perform other such duties as may be assigned by the Executive Committee. The vice presidents shall be Full Members elected for terms of two (2) years.

Member Services – Member at Large:
Member at-large for Member Services shall: assist the Vice President for Member Services, serve on the awards committee, and perform such other duties as are customary for the position of at-large member or as may be assigned or delegated by the Executive Committee of the Chapter. The at-large members shall be Full or Associate Members elected for terms of two (2) years.

Deck information from May Social

ASLA — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 16:44:12 +0000

Thanks to all who attended our May social, Building a Better Deck & Rail: Using Trends, Installation, and Design Elements, presented by Timber Tech.

The presentation from the social is available below in pdf format.

Building a Better Deck May 2011 Part 1

Building a Better Deck May 2011 Part 2

May 2011 ASLA Newsletter

ASLA — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 19:02:15 +0000

Please follow the link below to the May 2011 ASLA Utah Newsletter.

May Newsletter 2011

April 2011 Monthly Social Photos

ASLA — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 18:52:38 +0000

Thanks to everyone who attended our April 2011 Social at the Real Salt Lake Stadium in Sandy, UT. Special thanks to Justin Hamula at Hunter Irrigation for hosting the social!

April 2011 Newsletter

ASLA — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:59:29 +0000

Please follow the link below for our April 2011 Newsletter.

April 2011 Newsletter

ASLA Utah Annual Meeting Photos

ASLA — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 21:35:33 +0000

Thanks to everyone who participated in ASLA Utah’s 2011 Annual Meeting on 25 March 2011, held at Utah State University. We had a great time discussing the profession of landscape architecture, and hope that you took advantage of the opportunity to expand your professional network.

A few photos from the event are shown below.

Video from the conference is available HERE.

ASLA Utah Annual Meeting This Friday!

ASLA — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 20:17:06 +0000

We’re looking forward to seeing all our ASLA members this Friday March 25, 2011 at our annual meeting in Logan, UT. We’ve got excellent speakers covering many topics, and we’re looking forward to discuss the Past, Present, and Future of landscape architecture with all of you!

Input needed on membership qualifications from national ASLA

ASLA — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 22:43:45 +0000

The national ASLA Board of Trustees is seeking input from ASLA members on a couple issues currently being considered.

The first concerns whether licensure should be required for Full membership in the Society, and the second issue addresses whether Full membership should be open to internationally educated landscape architects in place of the International membership category.

The Board of Trustees would like to get your input on these issues. In order to ensure you have adequate information, please review the following reports. Please send all questions, comments and input by April 8^th to the Utah Chapter Trustee Mark Vlasic at 801.474.3300 or markv@ldi-ut.com

MemberQualifications-CommitteeReports

MemberQualifications-PowerPointHandout

MemberQualifications-SurveyResults