Letter from the President: Call to Service

Dear Members and Friends of ASLA Oregon,

I am reaching out to you regarding a number of vacancies on the Executive Committee (ExCom) of ASLA Oregon, your state chapter, and in the Mt. Hood Section.  Unfortunately, we had a couple of dedicated ExCom members resign suddenly to accept out-of-state personal and professional opportunities. We also have a position remaining open from last fall’s election.  The ExCom has a strong track record developing quality offerings for our Members, but with our reduced capacity, we might not be able to offer as many events and programs as we have in the past. Lest you wonder what’s going on, I wanted to reach out directly.  

In Memoriam

ASLA Oregon is grieved to share that our colleague Robin Lee Gyorgyfalvy, FASLA passed away on January 14, 2020. Robin retired in September 2019 from a distinguished 32-year career with the U.S. Forest Service, served as ASLA’s Vice President of Government Affairs from 2015-2017 and was instrumental in forming the High Desert Section of ASLA Oregon. She was also active in civic affairs in her community of Bend, Oregon.

Announcing the opening of submissions to the 2020 AZ Awards!

Announcing the opening of submissions to the 2020 AZ Awards!

The AZ AWARDS is AZURE’s international design competition recognizing the world’s best projects, products and ideas.Entries are juried by a panel of internationally renowned practitioners in the areas of product design, architecture, landscape architecture and interiors. This year marks a major milestone – a decade of recognizing excellence in design and architecture across the world.

Meet the New Executive Committee Members for 2020

As many of you know, the conclusion of the Conference on Landscape Architecture (November 15-18) marks the point at which newly elected candidates begin their term on the Executive Committee (ExCom). ASLA Oregon is exceptionally lucky this year to be welcoming the following individuals into their positions on the ExCom. Here is an introduction to our new leaders, and a little bit more about the Chapter work that they will be doing.

Obituary / Robert P. Perron, FASLA

Noted Portland landscape architect and urban planner Robert Pepper Perron, FASLA passed on August 28, 2019 at age 83, from diseases of his heart and lungs.

Robert loved to travel and especially enjoyed his projects in Shanghai, China designing the master plan for Binhai Golf Course and club house grounds, plus other regional land developments.

He was perhaps best known locally for designing Salmon Street Springs Fountain for Portland Development Commission, and the distinctive surrounding benches, honored by Japan with their Excellence in Design award, which are also placed in many sites around the city. Robert designed the master plan for the 1974 World's Fair in Spokane WA., including the conversion of the area afterward into Waterfront Park, and its centerpiece Rotary Fountain. The master plan for Black Butte Ranch resort was his design, as were later phases of Sun River resort in Central Oregon.

Annual Call for Committee Service: Volunteer with ASLA Oregon!

Would you like to volunteer your time for ASLA Oregon, but can’t commit to a role on the Executive Committee? Participating in a chapter committee is a great way to build your network, give back to our community, and have fun!

This fall, president-elect Allison Rouse, ASLA, will be considering appointments for committee service for 2020. To volunteer for one or more of the committees listed below, please fill out our interest form by Friday, October 4, 2019 and we’ll be in touch!

ASLA Oregon Seeks Fellows Nominees

The ASLA Oregon Executive Committee and Fellows Nominating Committee welcomes members to identify potential nominees for the ASLA Council of Fellows.  

Fellowship is among the highest honors the ASLA bestows on members and recognizes the contributions of these individuals to their profession and society at large based on their works, leadership and management, knowledge, and service. The designation of Fellow is conferred on individuals in recognition of exceptional accomplishments over a sustained period of time.