2024 Call for Nominations
Do you know someone who would be an inspiring Student Chapter Liaison for Oregon ASLA’s Executive Committee? Someone great at planning events to serve as a Section Chair?
Or how about you? Would you like to practice project management by spearheading the annual Symposium? Step up to an executive position by becoming President Elect?
Oregon ASLA is seeking nominees to serve on our Executive Committee. Elections will occur in June/July and the results will be announced at the end of August. ExCom members transition into their new roles after the elections and officially begin their term of office October 10, after the ASLA National Conference in Washington D.C.
Nominate yourself, a colleague, an old classmate, a mentor – anyone you think would be an excellent advocate for landscape architecture and who will help bring our community of professionals together on the form located here: Nomination Form. Monthly meetings are held on Zoom, so anyone around the state can participate.
ASLA Full and Associate members can nominate individuals for the following open positions on our Executive Committee:
President-Elect: First year of a three-year commitment on the Executive Committee. One of the primary purposes of the office of president-elect is to provide the opportunity to become familiar with current chapter programs, budget and operations. The term of the president-elect is also used for planning and transition. Becomes President in the second year and Immediate Past President in the third year. Must be a Full Member of ASLA.
Secretary: Two-year term. The Secretary has the primary duty of recording minutes of business meetings of the chapter, administering election results, and maintaining the chapter constitution and bylaws. Must be an Associate or a Full Member of ASLA.
VP Chapter Services: Two-year term. The primary purpose of this office is to lead significant chapter events, including the annual design symposium. Must be an Associate or a Full Member of ASLA.
Education Chair: Two-year term. The Education Chair is responsible for managing the Chapter-sponsored continuing education program through LA CES, organizing LARE preparation seminars, and preparing other professional development activities. Must be an Associate or a Full Member of ASLA.
Student Chapter Liaison: Two-year term. The primary role of the Student Liaison Co-Chair or Chair is to coordinate with educational institutions to promote landscape architecture as a career and support landscape architecture students. Must be an Associate or a Full Member of ASLA.
High Desert Section Chair: Two-year term. The High Desert Section Chair represents our membership in central and northeast Oregon (including the Bend/Redmond Metro area) and plans educational and social events for members. Must be an Associate or a Full Member of ASLA.
Communications Co-Chair: Two-year term. The Communications Chair is responsible for managing and updating the Chapter website, Google suite, electronic newsletter, survey and balloting mechanisms. Supports and facilitates public relations and social media activities. Must be an Associate or a Full Member of ASLA.
Click here to nominate someone you believe in! We also encourage multiple nominations for any category, and you are welcome to nominate yourself.
Interested in running for office but want to learn more about the job? Please contact Laura Hartzell at presidentelect@aslaoregon.org.
Don’t delay! Nominations open now and close at midnight on May 13, 2024.
