Get Involved

The Sierra Chapter is a non-profit professional organization run entirely by volunteers.  Members of the executive committee are elected each year in August and serve year-long terms starting in October.  Executive Committee meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month at the AIA building, located at 1400 S Street in Sacramento.  Meetings start at 4:30 PM and are open to all members.  You can contact the executive committee at excom@asla-sierra.org.

We also have a number of subcommittees that plan specific events.  We welcome any members who would like to get more involved in the chapter.  For more information on our subcommittees, click on the sections below.

Advocacy Committee

Mission Statement: Protect, proliferate and politicize the profession of landscape architecture through legislative endeavors. Members: Jeff Townsend (Chair), Marq Truscott (Vice Chair), Dalton LaVoie, Keith Wilson, John Nicolaus For more information, contact the Advocacy Committee at Advocacy@asla-sierra.org.

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Architecture Festival Committee

Mission Statement: Raising awareness of the landscape profession and their role in the built environment through public relations campaign, festival events and varied media including film, educational sessions and workshops. Members: Chad Kennedy (Chair), Jim Schubert (Vice Chair) For more information, contact the Architecture Festival Committee at ArchFest@asla-sierra.org

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Design Awards Committee

Mission Statement: Provide an outlet for our members to showcase their own work and experience and recognize works by other members, by establishing a framework for competitive project submittal and review, and plan a public event and other recognition to announce and celebrate the winners. Members: Keith Wilson (Chair), Meredith Branstad (Vice Chair), Chad Kennedy, …

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Emerging Professionals Committee

The ASLA CA Sierra Chapter’s Emerging Professionals Group (EPG) seeks to: ENGAGE emerging professionals and students in landscape architecture from our region with valuable discussions, networking events and educational opportunities. PROMOTE the involvement and influence of emerging professionals in landscape architecture by connecting with today’s leaders, other young professional groups within the industry, and discussing …

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Golf Tournament Committee

Mission Statement: Provide an opportunity for the chapter members, their offices, and affiliated companies to participate in a fun and relaxing day of golf while raising money for the chapter operations. Members: Peter Larimer (Chair), Sara Fix (Vice Chair), Jim Schubert, Keith Wilson, Meredith Branstad For more information, contact the Golf Tournament committee at events@asla-sierra.org

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Professional Education Committee

Mission: To further the professional development of chapter members through a variety of educational events. Chair: Marq Truscott, Vice Chair: Peter Larimer To suggest topics for professional development events or to volunteer to help lead an event, contact the Professional Education committee at education@asla-sierra.org

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Public Relations Committee

Mission Statement: Attain and maintain accord and positive image of the Chapter among social groupings outside the Chapter on which the organization depends in order to achieve its mission. Members: Dalton LaVoie (Chair), Jeff Townsend (Vice Chair), Lea Allen, Keith Wilson, Chad Kennedy For more information, contact the Public Relations committee at PR@asla-sierra.org

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Student Organization Committee

Mission: To further the recruitment and development of aspiring landscape architects at colleges and universities  throughout the chapter. Chair: Marq Truscott

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Youth Education/Outreach Committee

Mission Statement: Promote career discovery in the field of landscape architecture through education, inspiration, and engagement of the local youth and young adults. Members: Sara Fix (Chair), Meredith Branstad (Vice Chair), Dalton LaVoie, Jim Schubert, Lea Allen For more information, contact the Youth Outreach Committee at YouthOutreach@asla-sierra.org

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