University of Massachusetts - Amherst
Department of Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning
109 Hills North
Amherst, MA  01003
Info@UMassASLA.com

 

2008 - 2009 Officer Election Information
 

The time to elect new UMass ASLA officers for the 2008 – 2009 school year is coming soon, and there are several key dates.  The election procedures remain the same as last year; however, there is a new officer position that was approved by the membership in November of 2007.  Read the information below regarding the dates and new procedures.

Week of March 31st  –
April 4th

 

Officer Nomination Period

 

People may nominate themselves or any other ASLA member who has met the requirements contained in our Constitution.  The nominator must also provide their name on the form.  Nominations lacking the name of the nominator will not be considered valid nominations.  Forms are available beginning March 31st in and must be returned to the main office of the Department of Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning, Hills North 109 by April 4th at 4PM. 

 

April 7th – April 9th

 

Acceptance or Rejection of Nomination

 

 

Nominees will be asked to confirm their nomination by completing the “Officer Candidacy Acceptance” form.  If an individual is nominated for more than one office, the nominee must accept only one nomination and reject the other(s).  This is performed by completing the “Officer Candidacy Acceptance” form. 

 

Wednesday, April 16th, 2007 12PM
Procopio Room
Hills North 105

 

Election Day

 

On the day of the election, each candidate shall address the membership present.  Only a brief statement (1-3 minutes) is necessary.  A possible outline is to describe as to why s/he would like to serve in the office for which s/he is a candidate, why s/he feels they are qualified for the position, and some potential goals for the next school year. 

Following the brief addresses, each UMass ASLA member shall be entitled to cast one vote for each office.
 

By Friday, April 18th

 

Tally of the Votes

 

 

The 2007 – 2008 Officers and Class Representatives will tally the votes cast and announce the officers-elect.  The officers-elect will assume their responsibilities at the conclusion of the 2007 – 2008 school year.  

 

Mid-Late April, 2007

 

RSO Officer Training

 

 

The 2007 – 2008 must attend an RSO Officer Training organized by the University in order to maintain RSO status.  These dates will be announced by the University at a later date. 
 

2008 - 2009 Officer Election Information

Elections were held for the 2007 – 2008 UMass ASLA Officers recently.  The results are as follows:

President * Tim Nickerson 28
    Russell D.H. Stott (Write-in) 1
    Dave Thompson (Write-in) 1
    Greg Velis (Write-in) 1
    Will Dourdounas (Write-in) 1
       
Vice President * Brad Brochu 29
    Dan Shea (Write-in) 2
       
Treasurer   Brandon Breau 14
  * Ariel Dungca 19
       
Secretary * Jen Chandler 31
    Chris Kessler (Write-in) 1

* Denotes Winner

Thank you to all of those of you who came and voted.  The new officers will take office at the conclusion of the school year. 

For all of those who want to be involved besides being an officer, please consider being a Class Representative.  Class Representatives attend meetings of the Officers and Class Reps, and they assist with events, tasks, and other things within the organization.  They also help relay the on goings of the UMass ASLA to their classes.  Please see or contact the President-elect if you are interested in being a Class Representative next year.  We would love to have your help!