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The Value of WASLA Membership
On October 24th the newly
appointed WASLA Executive Committee (EC) met for a planning
retreat. One of the main topics of discussion was the subject of
value for our members. We realize that in this tough economy the
cost of membership can be a strain. For new and renewing members
a question that must be answered is, "What is the value?" During
our planning session the EC challenged each other to answer this
question by adding further value for our members. We are
committed to expanding the services available to our members and
increasing opportunities to learn and grow as Landscape
Architects. We are also looking to improve communication between
the Executive Committee and the member base so you will know
what issues the EC is focusing on. Now that Washington is a
practice act state we are excited to focus our efforts on
improving the value and services for Landscape Architects in
Washington.
The benefits of WASLA Membership
include professional and social networking, educational
opportunities, and the chance to play a key part in supporting
and shaping the profession. In addition to the current benefits
available to WASLA members, we are excited about the new
programs to be initiated 2010.
Current Benefits
Professional & Social
Networking
WASLA Members can make contacts with:
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Other WASLA and ASLA members
at the National, State, and Local level
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Industry leaders, vendors, and
allied professionals through joint events
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Happy hour events
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Conferences
Educational Opportunities
As a WASLA Member you have access to:
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WASLA sponsored speakers
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Conference technical seminars
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Awards ceremonies
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Gain leadership experience by
serving on the Executive Committee, WASLA subcommittees, or
ASLA
Supporting and Shaping the
Profession
As a WASLA Member, you can:
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Learn about the opportunities
and threats facing the profession at the local, State, and
National level
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Have an impact on these issues
by helping out with the Governmental Affairs Committee
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Assist landscape architecture
programs at the university level, by lobbying support to
make sure these programs remain in place and garner needed
funding
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Help emerging professionals in
their career development through WASLA activities
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Help shape the conversation
with issues that are relevant to you through participation
in committees and WASLA sponsored events
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Increase the presence of
landscape architects within the design community
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Help grow the profession in
number and body of knowledge
Proposed Benefits
In 2010 we hope to expand our
member benefits by initiating the following services:
Professional & Social
Networking
Educational Opportunities
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LARE study prep assistance
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LEED study prep assistance or
study groups
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Programs to achieve Continuing
Education Credits (CEU’s) in order to meet the new LA
license renewal requirements for Washington.
Supporting and Shaping the
Profession
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Strengthen our alliance with
UW and WSU Landscape Architectural programs by providing
professional support through events, guest speaking, and
other programs.
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Help to shape the requirements
of the profession within Washington and nationwide by
gathering member input and communicating these concerns to
the state licensure board and to ASLA’s Board of Trustees
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Improve the communication for
our members by updating the WASLA website and providing
relevant up to date content.
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Provide opportunities for our
members to get involved by re-energizing the committees
within WASLA.
We encourage all of you to get
involved with one of the WASLA committees that help support and
promote the profession of Landscape Architecture.
Committees
If you are interested in serving
on a committee or volunteering with WASLA, please contact Andrew
Estep or Ann Macfarlane at
office@wasla.org or 206.443.9484 |
