We have a profession that is very difficult to describe. We have a profession that is very diverse in that our practice area is vast and aspects of our services overlap many other professions. Individually, we may specialize in a certain client work type or we may dabble in a bit of everything. We work for governments and government agencies, we work for a large corporations, and we work for ourselves. All of this variety contributes to the difficulty we have in answering "the question".

 

Welcome to the 19th piece of my Trustee report series where I share a few notes and items from our national organization over the last month or so. Remind people who may have lapsed in their membership to rejoin and that payment options are available. Please feel free to contact me at Trustee@FLASLA.org if you have any questions or concerns about ASLA issues.

 

November, The Month We Networked! November went by fast! Apart from the extended weekend that gave us a much needed repose from studio projects, ASLA Student Chapter at UF maintained an active roll in the College of Design Construction and Planning: Traveling to Chicago for the National Conference, Volunteering during the DCP 90th Anniversary Alumni BBQ, Assisting PopGNV bring the last Pop up park of the year to Downtown Gainesville, Speaking with adviser Glenn Acomb to lay out strategies for student ASLA competition submittals, and two of our members, Jeff Haviland and Daniel Rodriguez along with 12 interdisciplinary students, proposed a new plan for Gainesville's tent city, Dignity Village. With the end of the semester at hand we think its time to reflect, relax and rethink ways we can contribute more to our college and community.

 

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Highlighting new members that joined Florida Chapter of ASLA in the month of December! We had eleven new or rejoining members!!! We are very happy that you're a part of FLASLA and look forward to getting to know you better! --FLASLA