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Register Today -- for the 22nd Annual Michigan ASLA/Contractors Golf Classic!

Wednesday, July 29th

Mystic Creek Golf Club in Milford, MI

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Congratulations to all Michigan Landscape Architects on the passage of the Landscape Architecture Practice Act!

As President of the Michigan Chapter of ASLA, it is my pleasure to announce that on January 12, 2009, Governor Granholm signed HB 5025 and HB 5026 into law under Public Acts 490 and 491, thus regulating the practice of landscape architecture in the State of Michigan rather than merely protecting the right to use the title ‘landscape architect.’  Full licensure levels the playing field for Michigan Landscape Architects by eliminating a competitive disadvantage on a state, regional and national basis for related work and improves our economic businesses standing. 

On behalf of the Michigan Chapter of ASLA, I would like to thank the Michigan Chapter Executive Board, both past and present; National ASLA; State Representatives and Senators that both sponsored and supported our bills; and all the landscape architects that have provided knowledge and leadership throughout this endeavor, for without your support and past attempts, this effort would not have been a successful one.  Take pride in knowing that Michigan is the 43rd state to regulate the practice of landscape architecture! 

Our licensure success ensures we are fully committed to retaining Michigan’s professional’s young and old alike.  It empowers us as Landscape Architects, the "creative class" of design professionals, by providing a new platform to create a diverse Michigan.  We have a stronger position as a profession and as an integral contributor to making Michigan a better place to live and work with a new professional standing and strengthened leadership role to forge the new Michigan that we envision.

As you know, our State has two of the finest accredited college of Landscape Architecture programs in the country with a bachelor's of landscape architecture at Michigan State University and a master’s in landscape architecture from The University of Michigan.  As landscape architects, we want to make sure these students have every reason to continue to live, work, and call the State of Michigan home.  This legislative effort makes a commitment to and encourages our landscape architecture graduates to stay in the state of Michigan rather than moving to another state that has "full” professional licensure rather than "title" only legislation.

Please join with me in embracing and celebrating this historical achievement and let it renew your desire and commitment to landscape architecture.  Remain as an active landscape architect through mentoring, lobbying, community outreach, and participation in Chapter events that support the profession of landscape architecture.  I challenge you to be a significant part of this positive change. 

For more information about Public Acts 490 and 491, download the following:

Public Act 490 (pdf)

Public Act 491 (pdf)

Yours Truly,

Brian Mulligan, RLA, ASLA

President, Michigan Chapter of ASLA

Michigan ASLA Mentoring Network

Practice Act -- How You Can Support the Effort

To:    All interested in the advancement of the Landscape Architecture Profession

From:  Government Affairs Committee of the Michigan Chapter of the ASLA

RE:    MASLA - Fund raising for Landscape Architects of Michigan Political Action Committee 

We need your support for our long-term goal as we move from our current title act to a practice act for the landscape architecture profession in Michigan. 

There are myriad steps that we must make now that our legislation has passed into law.  Please help us toward our goal of implementation and true equality with our sister professions by contributing to our Political Action Committee fund.

Please send your contribution to:

Landscape Architects of Michigan PAC
1000 W. St. Joseph Hwy., Suite 200
Lansing, MI  48915

Personal Checks Only.  No corporate checks.

Download the PAC contribution card

Education

The first step is to educate the public: legislators, clients or anyone that may not be clear on the profession.  Do you need help? 

Download the Government Affairs Committee's brochure on Michigan Landscape Architects (pdf).

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New RFP now posted -- Check it out on our RFP Page!

The Twenty-fourth Annual Michigan ASLA Awards Program Criteria is now available!  All entries must be received by July 17, 2009.

Download the Twenty-fourth Annual Michigan ASLA Awards Program Criteria (pdf)

The SITES Winter 2009 Journal is now available for download! (pdf)

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SEE OUR NEWEST ADDITION TO michiganasla.org: 2007 Michigan ASLA Award and Michigan ASLA Medallion Projects on Google Earth!

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Click here to see Michigan ASLA Medallion Projects on Google Earth

Check out the "Each One Reach One" initiative from ASLA President Perry Howard!

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Check out the new message from our current Michigan ASLA Chapter President!

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Michigan ASLA Executive Committee Meeting

Thursday, July 16th, 9:30 am

Michigan ASLA Office in Lansing, MI

Twenty Fourth Annual Michigan ASLA Awards Entries Due

Friday, July 17th

22nd Annual Michigan ASLA/Contractor's Golf Classic

Wednesday, July 29th

Mystic Creek Golf Club in Milford, MI

Please register by June 23rd.

Download the Registration Form (pdf).

Michigan ASLA Executive Committee Meeting

Thursday, August 20th, 9:30 am

Michigan ASLA Office in Lansing, MI

Fall SITES Advertising Space Reservation Deadline

September 2nd

Michigan ASLA Executive Committee Meeting

Thursday, September 17th, 9:30 am

Michigan ASLA Office in Lansing, MI

Beyond Sustainability: Regenerating Places and People

2009 ASLA Annual Meeting & Expo

September 18th-21st

Lakeside Center at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL

Landscape Architecture: Adjusting to Michigan's Transitioning Economy

Michigan ASLA Annual Conference

October 15th

Lovett Hall at the Henry Ford in Dearborn, MI

Save the Date!

Winter SITES Advertising Space Reservation Deadline

October 21st

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2008 MASLA CONFERENCE

A big thank you to all who worked so hard to make the 2008 MASLA Conference a big success!  We had a fun and educational day. 

2008 MASLA Recognition Awards

Congratulations to the winners of the 2008 MASLA Recognition Awards.  The awards were presented at the Michigan ASLA Annual Meeting on October 23rd at Frederick Meijer Garden and Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, MI.

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JOIN MICHIGAN ASLA TODAY

Membership in MASLA provides Landscape Architects with resources unavailable elsewhere, including a quarterly newsletter, access to this web site, admittance to all monthly meetings, opportunities to take part in activities throughout the year (such as educational programs, the annual golf outing, and the annual conference), and, most importantly, a voice in the shaping of our profession within the state of Michigan.