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In This Issue...
- President's Remarks
- 2021 WASLA Awards
- 2021-2022 WASLA Board of Directors
- Spring Virtual Learning Sessions
- ASLA’s Tools for PreK-12 Teachers
- Help Build the ASLA Environmental Justice PPN’s Case Studies Database
- Raster Classes at UW
- Welcome New Members
- Current Job Postings
- Support Endowed Scholarships
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WASLA Board of Directors
President
Duane Dietz, ASLA
Past President
Tim Slazinik, ASLA
Trustee
Marieke Lacasse, ASLA
Treasurer
Dean Koonts, ASLA
Secretary
Jason Henry, ASLA
Member at Large
Kiwon Suh, ASLA
Member at Large, W. WA
Nicholas Zurlini, ASLA
Member at Large, E. WA
Steele Fitzloff, ASLA
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President's Remarks
Duane Dietz
April has been a busy month, and on top of it all - it’s World Landscape Architecture Month. April 15th WASLA held its annual awards meeting, congratulations to all the award winners, thank you to our wonderful sponsors, and thank all of you who attended virtually. There is a link to the awards ceremony for those of you who missed it, see down below in the newsletter.
We are continuing to provide you with continuing education opportunities as they become available. We send time critical ones via email, we will also post them here in the newsletter. Our sponsors are creating informative content that meets the HSW credits needed for renewing your license. Take advantage of these opportunities now and support our sponsors.
Lastly, as we start to see the horizon of normality ahead of us, please consider volunteering for WASLA. We have our local conference coming up in October, we have committees that could use new voices and perspectives, and we are also starting the process for electing new board members. Now is the time to help support WASLA.
Sincerely,
Duane Dietz
WASLA President
2021 WASLA Professional Awards
The Washington State Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects held its annual awards ceremony virtually on April 15th.
The award ceremony is available online at the following link.
Visit our website to view the awards winners and projects.
2021-2022 WASLA Board of Directors
We are officially kicking off our call for volunteers for the 2021 WASLA Board of directors! Bring your enthusiasm and energy to the board, make your voice heard, and represent landscape architecture for our state!
Open Positions
- President, four-year term of service.
- Eastern Washington Member-at-Large positions: one-year term of service.
- Western Washington Member-at-Large positions: one-year term of service.
- State-wide Washington Member-at-Large positions: one-year term of service.
Current Board of Directors
Tim Slazinik, ASLA, Past President – term ends 2021
Duane Dietz, ASLA, President – term ends 2023
Marieke Lacasse, ASLA, Trustee term ends 2023
Dean W. Koonts, ASLA, Treasurer – term ends 2022
Jason Henry, ASLA, Secretary – term ends 2022
Steele Fitzloff, ASLA, Member-at-Large – term ends 2021
Nicholas Zurlini, ASLA, Member-at-Large – term ends 2021
Kiwon Suh, ASLA, Member-at-Large, term ends 2021
PRESIDENT
Description of Duties
The President Position:
- Sets the time, place, and agenda for meetings of the Board of Directors;
- Presides at meetings of the Chapter and the Board of Directors;
- Represents and acts for the Chapter as directed by the Board of Directors and consistent with the policies of ASLA;
- Appoints the chairs and members of committees with the approval of the Board of Directors,
- Serves as a member of the Chapter Presidents Council;
- Oversees the management and administration of Chapter programs and budgets as adopted by the Board of Directors;
- Reports on the state of the Chapter at the annual meeting of the Chapter; and
- Acts as the Board of Directors liaison for the “Membership and Social Events” Committee
- Year one: President-elect, Years 2 and 3: President; Year 4: Past President.
MEMBERS-AT-LARGE
Description of Duties
The three Member-at-Large positions:
- Represent a cross-section of the Chapter’s regional membership.
- Act as a Board of Directors liaison for the “Student and Emerging Professionals” Committee. (State-wide Washington Member-at-Large)
- Act as a Board of Directors liaison for university professional advisory councils or boards. (Eastern & Western Washington Members-at-Large respectively)
- Act as a Board of Directors liaison for WASLA student chapters. (Eastern & Western Washington Members-at-Large respectively)
Spring Virtual Learning Sessions with Landscape Structures and PlayCreation
Join PlayCreation in hosting Landscape Structures’ 2021 Virtual Learning Academy Sessions. Playground experts will guide the industry through three separate education experiences:
Trends in Play Design | Tuesday, May 11th | 11:30 AM PST
Explore Landscape Structures’ 2021 play trends that inspire interstellar imagination, cultivate multi-generational interaction, and relay a unique community’s story through the imagination of a child.
Spray Play A to Z | Tuesday, May 25th | 11:30 AM PST
Spray Parks are a play destination kids look forward to all year. Your community deserves one! Find out how with LSI’s experts on budgeting, design details, codes and more. There will be splashing in no time!
Higher Level of Inclusive Play | Tuesday, June 8th | 11:30 AM PST
Kids of all abilities deserve a stimulating and inclusive play experience. Landscape Structures is a leader in prioritizing everyone on the playground. Learn how to design your next play space with elements for everyone.
Sign up for one or all Sessions HERE
PlayCreation has been designing play in the Northwest for over 17 years. Our unique outdoor spaces promote healthy lifestyles, family bonding, and unparallel imagination, while encouraging social and physical development. Connecting with the communities we love and live in is our top priority for 2021. Please join our World of Play monthly newsletter to stay in touch with us, and view some of our playgrounds on our website HERE
ASLA’s Tools for PreK-12 Teachers
ASLA’s Tools for PreK-12 Teachers web page was recently redesigned to enhance its delivery of resources during the pandemic. It has become the destination for instructional materials focused on landscape architecture, the environment, community building, and design learning during nationwide school closures. Visit ASLA’s Tools for PreK-12 Teachers and explore our outstanding collection of resources. Also, join ASLA’s growing community of prek-12 advocates, learn about our work in STEM education, and save the date for ASLA’s first PreK-12 Summit DREAM BIG with Design, A Showcase of Landscape Architecture and PreK-12 Design Learning on Thursday, September 23 and Friday, September 24, 2021.
Help Build the ASLA Environmental Justice PPN’s Case Studies Database
- design processes that center on community voices
- projects that address disproportionate environmental burdens
- outcomes that honor the cultural integrity of all communities
Raster Classes at UW
Good with ArcGIS and feel like sharing? The PAC is looking for a volunteer to lead a ‘Raster Class’ for ArcGIS on April 27th from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. These Raster Classes are an opportunity for professionals to share their tips, tricks, and techniques with students for various design related software’s and skills. These classes are meant to be casual and conversational. An outline of topics to cover should be prepared as a starting point but through Q/A and discussion these skill shares should really cater to the students in attendance. The event will be held on zoom so the volunteer will need to have ArcGIS available to screen share for the class. Feel free to reach out to Jack Alderman ([email protected]) if you have any follow up questions!
Welcome New Members
WASLA would like to welcome new member:
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Peter Cromwell
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Akemi Sakaida
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Wil Sinclair
If you are interested in becoming a WASLA member, please click here.
Current WASLA Job Postings
Support Endowed Scholarships
Ken Struckmeyer Student Scholarship Endowment Fund
Kenichi Nakano Endowed Scholarship Fund for Landscape Architecture
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