Landscape Architectsin the CommunityLandscape architects played a valuablerole in their communities in March andApril by working on community projectsranging from replanting and restoring theLake Poway gateway area destroyed inthe October 07 fires, helping a domesticviolence shelter replace a mature treedestroyed by lightning and re-landscapingthe property to improve and add beauty inthe lives of women and children escapingviolence, educating local Boy Scoutsregarding our profession to earn a meritbadge in landscape architecture andworking with I Love a Clean San Diego toclean up Florida Canyon in their annualCreek to Bay clean up.

The chapter will begin a series of home-owner consultations to assist low incomehomeowners in the Southeastern EconomicDevelopment Corporation’s redevelop-ment area to redesign homeowners’landscape to beautify their homes andconserve water and save $$s. Our annualcommunity grant will provide up to $5,000in financial support to community groupsthat want to improve their communites.

We couldn’t conduct these activitieswithout the help of a fantastic ExecutiveCommittee and Chapter volunteers. If youare interested in being involved with theChapter, please consider nominating your-self or another member to be a part of our2008-2009 Board. Nomination informationwill be mailed in early July. For moreinformation on Chapter leadership andvolunteer opportunities emailASLASD@sbcglobal.net or call619.225.8155.

VisionA world where the built and natural environmentscoexist in harmony and sustainable balance; whereall peoples can express their diverse heritage andtheir individual desires to grow and thrive; andwhere we, as a profession, can substantially con-tribute to the process of achieving these ends.

MissionTo lead, to educate and to participate in the carefulstewardship, wise planning and artful design of ourcultural and natural environments.

San Diego ChapterP.O. Box 33510San Diego, CA92163-3510

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Spring Bouquet $5,000

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Summer Breeze $2,000

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•Unique Lighting

Autumn Colour $1,500

•Hunter Industries

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•RCP Block and Brick Inc.

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Winter Warm-Up $750

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NOTE: Events, dates and times are subject tochange! Please check with the ASLA office at(619) 225-8155 for the latest events or visitwww.asla-sandiego.com/content/events.

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PAIDSan Diego, CAPermit #2223

June 2008

June1 Community Grant Application

mailed (application in this issue orat www.asla-sandiego.org)

5 Petco Barbeque and Ballgame –5:30 p.m. Barbeque/7:05 Padres vs.Mets, $35 Members/Spouses-$45Non-Members

17 Executive Committee Meeting –6 pm - Gillespie, Moody, Patterson.

July15 Executive Committee Meeting –

6 pm - Gillespie, Moody, Patterson.

August1 Community Grant Applications

deadline.19 Executive Committee Meeting –

6 pm - Gillespie, Moody, Patterson.

September9 Interrobang – Adele Naude Santos,

FAIA, Neurosciences Institute -Registration recommended. 6 pmReception/7 pm Program.

12 Annual Golf Tournament,Coronado Municipal Golf Course,Shotgun Noon, Sponsors Needed.

Thank you to our 2008 Sponsors!

Center for Community Solutions (CCS), anon-profit agency that offers a completerange of sexual assault and domestic vio-lence prevention and intervention ser-vices, announced the completion of amajor landscape renovation project at itsNorth County emergency shelter for sur-vivors of domestic violence and their chil-dren. The project, which was spearheadedby SDASLA, encompassed the beautifica-tion of the shelter’s grounds, includingnew trees, shrubs, potted plants, upgrad-ed patios and outdoor furniture.

Following a recent renovation of theaging shelter, which was profiled onKGTV/10 News’ "Extreme Makeover:Home Edition," donations were sought toreplace a large tree that once providedmuch-needed shade in a children’s play

area, until it was struck by lightning.SDASLA, which provided a $2,500 granttowards the project, also led the beautifi-cation effort, aided by community leaders,including Mintz Levin, an internationallaw firm with offices in San Diego; BigTrees Nursery, which specializes in largespecimen trees; and the Brickman Group.

According to Chris Gustard, chapterpast president and senior project managerfor GMP, a groundswell of enthusiasmfrom local companies and organizationsenabled the team to not only replace thefallen tree, but to replace it with a thirtyfoot tall, 75-year old Quercus agrifolia(Coast Live Oak) from Big Trees Nurseryand to completely renovate the groundswith a wide variety of native and drought

SDASLA Announces Completion of LandscapeBeautification Project at North County Shelter

SDASLA revamped the streetscape for Center for Community Solutions replacing a fallen treewith a thirty foot tall, 75-year old Quercus agrifolia (Coast Live Oak) from Big Trees Nursery.

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September 12 Golf Tournamentto Benefit Community GrantJoin your friends at SDASLA’s September 12 Golf Tournament at the fabulous

Coronado Municipal Golf Course – proceeds fund the annual SD/ASLA Community

Grant. The event will sell out fast, so take advantage of the early bird rates by using

the enclosed registration form or register on-line at www.asla-sandiego.org. If your

firm would like to sponsor a hole or tee, complete and send the enclosed sponsor

form or send your donation via our website.

The Website Newsletter for the San Diego Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects

VISIT US ON THE WEB AT www.asla-sandiego.org

EVENTS

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PresidentJon S. Wreschinsky, ASLA (619) 916-6956John Gallup & AssociatesJon_Wreschinsky@johngallup.comPresident Elect - Fund RaisingDavid McCullough, ASLA (619) 296-3150 ext 2McCullough Landsape Architecture, Inc.david@mlasd.comPast President - CC/ASLA DirectorChris Gustard, ASLA (858) 558-8977Gillespie Mody Patterson, Inc.chris@gmplandarch.comVice President - Programs, Social ActivitiesNavid Mostatabi, ASLA (858) 558-8977Gillespie Moody Patterson, Inc.Navid@GMPlandarch.comVice President - Programs, EducationJohn McGee, ASLAJohn McGee Landscape Architecturemcgeela@cox.netVice President - MembershipCheryl Fields, ASLA (858) 558-8977Gillespie Moody Patterson, Inc.Cheryl@GMPlandarch.comVice President - Chapter Visibility / PRvacantVice President - Community OutreachJim Taylor, ASLA (760) 692-1924The Lightfoot Planning Groupjim@lightfootpg.comSecretary - Chapter RecorderDarren Solano, ASLA (760) 692-1324The Lightfoot Planning Groupdarren@lightfootpg.comTreasurer - Chapter Budget & Financial ReportsDavid Preciado, ASLA (619) 236-0143 ext 210Estrada Land PlanningDpreciado@EstradaLandPlan.comTrustee - National ASLA RepresentativeGlen Schmidt, FASLA (619) 236-1462Schmidt Design Group Inc.gshcmidt@schmidtdesign.comCC/ASLA RepresentativeDavid Allan Taylor, ASLA, RLA (858) 625-0112Urban Arena LLCdtaylor@urbanarena.comAssociation ManagerTracy Morgan Hollingworth (619) 225-8155PO Box 81521, San Diego CA 92138-1521aslasd@sbcblogal.net FAX (619) 225-8151

S a n D i e g o C h a p t e r2007/08 Executive Board

S a n D i e g o C h a p t e rPast Chapter Presidents

2007 Chris Gustard2006 Chris Langdon2005 Stephen Copley2004 David A. Taylor2003 David Strickland2002 Gary Pryor2001 Laura Burnett2000 Larry Sheehan1999 Teresa Barker1998 Joseph Esposito1997 Gary Ruyle1996 Robin Shifflet1995 Mark Steyaert1994 Kelly Broughton1993 Patrick Caughey1992 Glen Schmidt

1991 Marian Marum1990 Nick DeLorenzo1989 Keith Simon1988 Rick Garbini1987 Bill Burton1986 Frank Kawasaki1985 Gerald Garner1984 Roger DeWeese1983 Robert DeLacy1982 Dennis Otsuji1981 Vickie Estrada1980 William Briggs1979 Ralph Stone1978 Ron Teshima1977 Stephen Halsey

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Southern California ChapterAngela Woodward 949/466-3152Pieter Severynen (Secretary) 323/441-8634Northern California ChapterDave Mitchell (Treasurer) 408/793-5528Jeff George 415/785-8860San Diego ChapterDavid Allan Taylor (President) 858/625-0112Chris Gustard 858/558-8977Sierra ChapterKeith Wilson 916/524-5614Marq Truscott (Govt Affairs) 916/441-2129State Lobbyist for ASLATerri V. ThomasThomas Advocacy Inc. 916/325-1010CCASLAManagerTracy Morgan Hollingworth 619/225-8155

ASLA National PresidentPerry Howard, FASLAASLA National President ElectAngela D. Dye, ASLAImmediate Past PresidentPatrick W. Caughey, FASLAVice President EducationTerry L. Clements, ASLAVice President CommunicationThomas R. Tavella, ASLAVice President FinanceGary Scott, FASLAVice President Information and PracticeTodd Wichman, ASLAVice President MembershipSusan M. Hatchell, FASLAVice President Government AffairsJonathan Mueller, FASLAASLA National Headquarters636 Eye Street, NWWashington, D.C. 20001-3736Phone 202/898-2444 • Fax 202/898-1185www.asla.org

Newsletter Editor,Advertising Manager and ProductionJerrie Beard Ph 800/605-1701Beard and Associates1024 Simon Dr. F jsb@beardassociates.comPlacerville CA 95667

The SD/ASLA Newsletter is a quarterly newsletter, pub-lished by and for members, in February, May, Augustand November.Articles: All articles, including editorial, announcements,and/or calendar events should be mailed to the VicePresident of Chapter Visibility by the 1st of the monthpreceding publication.Advertising: Contact Jerrie Beard and Associates for alladvertising rates, deadlines and artwork requirements.

ASLA NationalExecutive Officers

S a n D i e g o C h a p t e rNewsletter

California Council of ASLA2007/08 Executive Board

J U N E 2008

Visit www.asla-sandiego.org

I was recently re-reading a number ofnewsletter articles I penned during mytwo terms as Northern California ASLAChapter President (late ‘90s) and wasamazed at how pertinent they still are. Infact, many of the issues are right out oftoday’s headlines: fire recovery, urbansprawl, water availability, licensure,amongst many others. Chapter programs,encouraging volunteerism, and delivery ofmember services also seemed popularthemes at the time. As they say the morethings change, the more they stay thesame.

I suppose the most pertinent questioncoming to mind is why; why after nearlyten years does it seem that we are still ask-ing the same questions, still dealing withthe same issues that simply will not goaway? I like to think that it is not becausewe do not care, or do not make an effortto be heard. There are surely many of usout there speaking up and making it apoint to be heard; or maybe enough ofus are not making the individual effortsnecessary to shape the type of future wedesire.

I have made it a point to accomplishtwo things in particular during my tenureas your Chapter President – the establish-ment and adoption of a Chapter StrategicPlan, and to strengthen the Chapter’scommittee structure to improve the

efficiency of delivering services to themembers and responding to professionaland community issues. These are notexclusive goals. In fact, as in the ‘90s,I have made it a mantra to continuepointing out to the National organizationthat this is the highest purpose of thisorganization. Otherwise, it is difficult toexplain why any of us should belong toASLA.

On the local level, adoption of astrategic plan will helps us in our effortsto clarify our goals and objectives for thecoming years. These will be limited toensure we can focus on the types ofactivities necessary for success. The coreof this effort will be a revised committeestructure, starting from the Chapter Boardoutward. We will use these efforts tohopefully strengthen the Chapter,encourage member involvement, buildleadership opportunities, and mostimportantly, begin to put many of thelingering issues behind us.

What we do today will have a lastingaffect on what we face tomorrow. TheChapter, our profession, and our regionare facing many changes. Building afuture can be very challenging but excit-ing too. If we are successful in developinga vision of what can be, we will be betterprepared to accept the challenges that wewill face and be successful in our efforts.

ASLA National Trustee ReportGlen Schmidt, FASLA, Schmidt Design Group

Visit www.asla-sandiego.org for complete Trustee and CC/ASLA reports

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGESpring Brings Heightened Activity forASLA San Diego ChapterBy Jon Wreschinsky, ASLA – John Gallup & Associates

State Model Landscape OrdinanceOver the course of several months at the beginning of the year, members of our chapter

were busy reviewing a Draft State Model Water Conservation Ordinance proposed by

the State Department of Water Resources (DWR). This document is required based on

Assembly Bill 1881. Although there are many appropriate elements within the docu-

ment, in our opinion it was onerous and overly prescriptive.

On March 27, 2008, Glen Schmidt representing San Diego ASLA and DJ Taylor repre-

senting CCASLA testified to the Department in Los Angeles regarding our comments

and followed with formal letters. The DWR received over 300 letters in all with hun-

dreds of comments. They are reviewing these comments now and are expected to release

their response some time in June. Thank you for all that attending our Water

Conservation and Stormwater meeting and to those who submitted comments regarding

the ordinance. I also want to recognize the cooperation and assistance we have enjoyed

from allied organizations especially the San Diego County Water Authority and

California Landscape Contractors Association.

Once DWR releases their response and revised document, it is likely that we will

have a short period to respond. The State’s goal is to have the Model Ordinance ap-

proved by January 2009. At that time, each city and County in the state must adopt an

Ordinance that is “at least as effective.” It will be our goal at that time to lobby for a

consistent response by our local cities who will have until January 2010 to create their

own Ordinance.

Once we have more information, we will meet again with our membership. For more

information or to become involved please contact me at: gschmidt@schmidtdesign.com

Welcome New MembersPlease join us in welcoming our newest members to the San Diego Chapter.

•Henry Luc, Associate ASLA, of Spring Valley

•Monica Mroz, ASLA, MJM Design, San Diego

•Tim Jachlewski, Jr, ASLA, In-Site Landscape Architecture

•Karen Eaton Sumek, ASLA, Karen Sumek

Nominate Community Groups for ChapterGrant – Applications Due on August 1ASLA San Diego awards an annual $5,000 Grant to a local, worthy, non-profitcommunity group. Funded by the Annual Golf Tournament, the purpose of the Grantis to educate and enhance the community on landscape architecture and/or environ-mental issues. Examples on how past monies have been spent include project designand construction, the purchase of landscape amenities or for the on-going mainte-nance of a project. Past recipients have included the La Jolla Town Council, the PointLoma High School Foundation, the San Ysidro Business Association and the FallbrookGarden Club.

If you know of a Community Group, or if you are part of a Community Groupwho could use our Chapter’s assistance, please have them visit our web site atwww.asla-sandiego.org (News/Awards), use the application enclosed in thisnewsletter or call Tracy at 619.225.8155 for more information and a copy of theGrant application.

The Grant helps SDASLA by providing exposure to the Chapter through theprojects completed by local community groups. With our help, many communitygroups have seen their projects become reality.Please help by bringing this to theattention of those groups who could use our help.

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According to a recent survey of LandscapeArchitecture students this year at Labash(www.labash08.com/labash08.html), themain benefit of having an ASLA member-ship is getting Landscape Architecture mag-azine in their mailbox every month. Themagazine was indicated by nearly 91% ofthe respondents with little recognition ofother benefits. I, like these students, alsohad this opinion of ASLA before I joined.Surely, as a member, you’re not justpaying for an expensive magazinesubscription, right?

Not necessarily. Unfortunately I’vefound this perception to be ubiquitous,whether you’re a student or a practicingprofessional. While some benefits of ASLAmembership are listed on the Nationalwebsite (www.asla.org/membership/index.cfm), the benefits that I have foundmost valuable aren’t listed at all. Mymembership has enabled me to have net-working, educational and outreach oppor-tunities that I otherwise would not haveknown about or experienced. Events suchas our tours, Kickoff at Wine Steals andInterrobang lecture series have exposedme to people in our and allied industries;people whose time and conversation Icouldn’t have enjoyed in my normalwork-a-day. In all of these encounters,I’ve learned something about design thathas benefitted my outlook on and practiceof Landscape Architecture. Learning is

definitely something that the San DiegoASLA Chapter facilitates. Whether it is anInterrobang lecture, LARE prep course ora Model Water Conservation Ordinanceworkshop led by Glen Schmidt, opportu-nities organized and partnered by ourChapter have enabled me to learn out of aclassroom.

Lastly, and foremost in my mind, Ihave found that my membership has al-lowed me to expose the LandscapeArchitecture profession to the greatercommunity in the hope of growing it inpractice and recognition. Upon enteringcollege, I had no clue what LandscapeArchitecture was about and when I decid-ed to change majors, my family andfriends clearly had their misconceptions.By participating in events and committeeslike the Boy Scout Merit Badge Midwayand Community Grant Committee, we canreach younger people and expose them toour profession as a career and teach otherswhat a landscape architect does.

So please, check out the events page atwww.asla-sandiego.org, participate, joinand grow our profession! At the veryleast, you’ll get a really cool magazine inyour mailbox every month.Postscript: According to David Reed, ASLA, every-

one should visit Wikipedia to see a description best

encapsulating what Landscape Architecture is all

about.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landscape_Architecture

tolerant trees, plants and shrubs, pottedplants and outdoor furniture. “The locallandscape industry and CCS supportersbanded together to provide funding,products and services helping to create awelcoming, beautiful outdoor environ-ment that matches the wonderfullyrefurbished interiors,” he says. “Thanks toour generous community donors andASLA member companies, we were ableto contribute and give back to the commu-nity landscaped and upgraded grounds atthe shelter where families are seeking afresh start in a nurturing home environ-ment.”

The completion of the project, whichhonored National Landscape ArchitectureMonth in April as well as Sexual AssaultAwareness Month, required the hard workand dedication of community partners,including Big Trees Nursery, BrickmanGroup, Pardee Tree Nursery, ArmstrongNursery, Coast Recreation, GillespieMoody Patterson Inc., Horizon CraneCompany, John Deere Landscapes,Monrovia Growers, Quick Crete ProductsCorp., Decorative Stone Solutions, BMLALandscape Architects and SimplotPartners. Thank you on behalf of SDASLAand the members our chapter serves. Asthe only rape crisis center in the City ofSan Diego and a major provider of sexualassault and domestic violence servicesthroughout the county, CCS helps morethan 27,000 local residents each year.

ASLA - What’s In It For Me?

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Above: SDASLA Members and generous CCSproject partners.

Above: Members Darren Solano, Chris Gustard and David Reed explain the landscape architecture professionat the annual Boy Scout merit badge event.

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