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Opportunities for ASLA Committee Service
President-Elect Gary Scott, FASLA, will soon be considering appointments for committee service during his term as ASLA president (September 22, 2009, through September 13, 2010). To volunteer for service on one or more of the committees listed below, please contact Mary Hanson by Friday, July 10, 2009, indicating the group(s) of interest to you. A few brief comments on your interests and experience would be helpful as well, but professional commitment and the desire to contribute through ASLA committee service is all that is required.
ASLA committees support Board of Trustees-approved programmatic goals and objectives by (1) performing specific functions, e.g., the Professional Practice Committee is charged with reviewing and providing input on ASLA alliance partners’ products, programs, and services; or (2) providing member expertise and input on issues and programs, e.g., the Government Affairs Advisory Committee provides member input on issues that affect the profession and helps determine ASLA’s legislative priorities.
Committee chairs direct the activities of the group in coordination with staff and in accordance with the board-approved Annual Operating Plan and the committee charge. Staff are responsible for coordinating committee activities, including committee communications, and work with the chairs to set agendas. The frequency of committee conference calls, meetings, and correspondence depends on the nature of its work. The ASLA national officers serve as Executive Committee liaisons and are available to assist chairs and committees as needed. Terms range from one to three years and begin and end when the president assumes office at the conclusion of the annual meeting.
The committee makes recommendations to staff for invited continuing education sessions, and it reviews and evaluates submissions to the annual meeting call for presentations. Terms are for three years and are staggered to maintain continuity. The committee has one meeting in Washington, D.C., late in the year and meets by conference call as needed.
The Archives and Collections Committee provides member expertise and works with staff on maintenance of and access to the Society's official records and archives. Terms are for one year, and members are often reappointed to maintain project continuity. The committee corresponds via email and meets monthly via conference call and at the annual meeting.
The committee oversees the Society’s annual audit and provides independent oversight of its finances, internal control procedures, and accounting, reporting, and compliance practices. Members are limited to chapter trustees, members of the Finance and Investments Committee, and one financial expert who may or may not be an ASLA member. Terms are for two years and staggered, and outgoing members are not eligible for reappointment for at least three years. The committee meets at midyear, at the annual meeting, and via conference call as required.
The committee maintains and interprets the ASLA constitution and bylaws and administrative/corporate policies, advises the Board of Trustees on matters of governance and policy, and assists sponsors of proposed amendments. Terms are for three years and are staggered to maintain continuity. The committee corresponds via email and meets via conference call as frequently as business demands, which varies from year to year.
The Council on Education advises the Board of Trustees on issues relating to education policy, accreditation, program support, enrollments, and employment trends. Appointments are for two years and staggered to provide continuity. COE meets during the ASLA Annual Meeting and monthly by conference call.
The committee provides member review and input on Student, Student Affiliate, and Associate Member programs and services; promotion of the benefits of ASLA membership; and communication with and among all emerging professional members, ASLA chapters, and student chapters. Terms are for one year, and the committee meets quarterly by conference call and at the annual meeting.
Members must be individuals who are extremely thorough and discreet in their committee work. The committee receives and processes complaints, recommends code amendments to the Board of Trustees, and educates members about ethics issues. Appointments are for three years and staggered to ensure continuity. The committee corresponds via email and meets via conference call as often as needed and during the annual meeting.
The Finance and Investments Committee advises the Board of Trustees on matters concerning ASLA's financial management. Members must be skilled in business practices and informed about ASLA's financial status and condition. Terms are for three years and staggered to provide continuity. The committee meets at least quarterly by conference call and at the annual meeting.
The committee provides member review and input on issues that affect the profession and helps determine ASLA's federal legislative priorities. Terms are for two years and staggered for continuity. The committee corresponds via email and meets monthly via conference call and at the annual meeting.
The committee recommends the slate of jurors for the professional and student awards programs and reviews and makes recommendations for updating or altering, when necessary, all of ASLA's awards and honors programs. Terms are for two years and staggered to provide continuity. The committee meets during the annual meeting and via conference call as needed.
Please Note: During their term of service, members of the Honors and Awards Advisory Committee and their firms/organizations/agencies may not be considered for the medal awards, Firm Award, or Community Service Award.
Committee members read and review each issue of LAM to ensure compliance with editorial policies, provide the editor with monthly written/oral commentary on editorial content, and assist staff with editorial ideas. Members serve two-year terms that are staggered to maintain continuity. The committee meets monthly by conference call and holds a half-day meeting during the annual meeting.
Committee members develop, implement, and monitor plans to identify potential and emerging leaders with attention to diversity of practice type, gender, and ethnicity; and develop, implement, and monitor plans to encourage participation and guide development through the leadership ladder of ASLA. Appointments are for one year, and the committee meets via conference call three to four times a year.
The Licensure Committee provides member review and input on current and developing licensure advocacy materials and national and chapter outreach efforts. Terms are for two years and staggered for continuity. The committee corresponds via email and meets monthly via conference call and at the annual meeting (an additional meeting may be called during the year if required).
The LARE Prep Subcommittee develops resources and materials in support of those preparing to take the licensure exam and assists ASLA chapters in promoting the benefits of licensure, offering LARE review workshops, and otherwise mentoring exam candidates. Appointments are for one year. The subcommittee corresponds by email and meets monthly via conference call and at the annual meeting.
Committee members advise the staff and leadership on member recruitment and retention efforts, new programs and services for ASLA members and chapters, and professional membership qualifications, admission procedures, and privileges. Appointments are for one year, and the committee meets quarterly by conference call and during the annual meeting.
The Policy Committee formulates ASLA policy on matters of professional interest and concern and regularly reviews and updates ASLA public policy statements. Terms are for two years and staggered to maintain continuity. The committee meets by conference call as frequently as business demands and at the annual meeting. There is a significant amount of work conducted via Internet research and email correspondence.
The committee provides member review and input on specific practice needs and on ASLA products, programs, and services. Appointments are for one year. PPC subgroups include specifications review; business owners support, including standard form contract development; construction administration; and professional practice academics. The subgroups conduct a significant amount of work via email and by conference call. The full committee meets quarterly by conference call and at the annual meeting.
Committee members advise leadership and staff on strategies and programs to increase public practitioners’ interest and participation in ASLA and facilitate communication among all practitioners in the public sector. Appointments are for one year, and the committee meets monthly by conference call and during the annual meeting.
The committee advises staff on development, implementation, and evaluation of media relations strategies, publicity materials, and outreach activities; helps identify members with expertise in various issue and practice areas to represent the profession to the media; and provides member review and input on ASLA’s web resources and electronic communications. Terms are for one year, and the committee meets, at a minimum, quarterly by conference call and during the annual meeting.
Members of the Tellers Committee must be full members of the Society residing near ASLA national headquarters in Washington, D.C. The committee tallies/verifies annual election and other confidential ballots of the Society's professional membership. Appointments are for one year. The committee is usually convened only once a year, in June, to review and verify the results of the annual election for ASLA president-elect.
To volunteer for service on one or more of the committees listed above, please respond by Friday, July 10, 2009, to mhanson@asla.org.
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