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Greetings Chapter Members:
It is hard to believe that a year has gone by and another group of dedicated volunteers are about to take the reins as the leaders of our organization. I want to take this time to thank all the amazing people that volunteered their time, away from work, away from their families so that we as a profession could continue to grow and compete. I think it often goes unnoticed by the membership just how much work is needed to operate this organization. These volunteers don’t get a reduced rate on membership, but they give up their time in dedication to the profession to complete the tasks necessary in an ever changing professional environment. Without them, there would be no licensure, there would be less opportunities for work, there would be more competition from other professions. Without them our university programs would be less relevant, our profession would no longer be viewed as a leader in the design industry. The profession would suffer.
It is a thankless job in reality, so I will take the time here to say THANK YOU to all those that have volunteered (past, present and future) as an elected officer, serve on a committee, show up to a section event, teach a class to students. THANKS to all of you who have given your time, whether through ASLA or not, to advance the profession in a positive way.
It has been a privilege and an honor to serve as your president. It has also been very humbling, having encountered so many amazing and dedicated landscape architect’s, both in state and out. If I have anything to leave behind, it is to get involved, get your employees involved; it can’t be done by the same group over and over. Volunteer your time when you can, you are important and the chapter needs your voice now.
Thank you all,
Jeff Brophy, ASLA