ExCom Meeting
June 21
7:30 AM
Geller DeVellis
77 N. Washington St.
Boston

Next Issue
July 22, 2005

Have you signed up your foursome for the BSLA Golf Event? If not, don't delay! Show your support today of the BSLA at this fun, summertime event.

Thursday, June 23
2005 BSLA Golf Classic

The annual BSLA Golf Classic is being held next week - Thursday, June 23 at the Butternut Farm Golf Club (www.butternutfarm.com).There will be a 8:00 AM Shotgun Start.  

The golf tournament is the single largest fundraiser for BSLA. Please continue your support by signing up to attend or by sponsoring.

Learn more about the day or to register by clicking here - www.bslaweb.org/pdf/2005BSLAGolfSignup.pdf

Tournament Sponsor –
Valley Crest

Breakfast Sponsor -
O'Brien & Sons

Barbecue Sponsor -
OmniLite

Drink Cart Sponsor -
Landscape Forms
represented by Lantz of New England

October 7-10, 2005
ASLA Annual Meeting
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Early bird registration rates are in effect through August 29 - but don't let this fall to the bottom of your to-do list if you're planning to attend. All the information is online at www.ASLA.org.

Welcome New Members

Ryan E. Conviser, Cambridge, MA
Jim McGovern, Hunter Industries, West Roxbury, MA
Herbert W Nolan, Boston, MA
Paul Tesoniero, Greylock Design Associates, Pittsfield, MA

LARE Review Program in Rhode Island

The Rhode Island ASLA Chapter will again provide review sessions for the 16th year! In their most recent newsletter, they remind us that "The RIASLA sessions have gained the reputation of being challenging, focused, information, interactive and whenever possible, fun." While this year's review is complete, plans are being set to deliver an updated program next February.

Registration information will be available in January.

Landscape Architects and Landscape Professionals Short Course

This course is being held by Cornell University on June 24 and 25, 2005. CE Credits available for Landscape Architects. Click here for more information - www.bslaweb.org/pdf/LAShortCourseflier.jpg

Job Opportunities

Faculty Position Announcement
Lecturer — Landscape Architecture

The Department of Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning (LARP) seeks to fill a 9-month, teaching/advising, non tenure-track lecturer position in Landscape Architecture. The expected start date is September 1, 2005. Candidates must have a professionally accredited degree in Landscape Architecture, teaching experience, and diverse and significant professional experience in private practice including project management. Strong technical and computer skills are expected. Professional licensure is desirable.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.

Applicants should send a letter of interest; current resume; and portfolio of professional design and construction documentation work. Please include the names, addresses and email contacts of three references that the search committee may contact for additional information. Review of applications will begin June 11, 2005 and continue until the position is filled.

Please reply to:
Professor Henry Lu, Chair
Landscape Architecture Lecturer Position
Department of Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning
109 Hills North
University of Massachusetts
111 Infirmary Way, Ofc 1
Amherst, MA 01003-9328

For further information on the LARP Department please visit our web site at: www.umass.edu/larp/

Full Time Entry Level Landscape Architect at Gawron Turgeon Architects, Scarborough, Maine

Gawron Turgeon Architects is seeking a Landscape Architect, with 2-3 years experience, who is self-motivated, creative and dependable with strong computer and design skills. Proven experience in compiling construction documents, detailing, product research, and good verbal and graphic communication skills are necessary. Having a professional and positive attitude is essential.

Requirements: Bachelors Degree in Landscape Architecture. Proficiency with AutoCAD, MS excel, MS word, and Photoshop are highly desired.

Gawron Turgeon Architects is a multidisciplinary architecture firm with excellent opportunity for professional growth. Our firm is a leader in the design of senior living and housing facilities. The landscape architecture department has extensive experience with memory loss and healing gardens, site planning, commercial development, University facilities, recreation facilities and re-vegetation projects.

Gawron Turgeon Architects offers competitive pay, office-match simple IRA plan, and shared health care benefits.

Contact
Rachel Sunnell, RLA
Gawron Turgeon Architects
29 Black Point Road
Scarborough, Maine 04074
Fax (207) 883-0361
rsunnell@gawronturgeon.com

Circle of Support
Other Landscape Architecture firms who would like to join the Circle of Support should contact the Chapter Office (508-620-5018). Benefits include a yearlong web link - a great value.

Sponsor an Issue of the BSLA EBulletin
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Only 3 sponsor placements per issue. Contact info@BSLAweb.org for more details.