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- Membership Dues for 2010 are $100 for a Full Membership and $50 for an Associate Membership. Associate Memberships are available to employees of firms that currently have a Full membership.
- Payment must be received by 12/31/09 to be included in the 2010 LDA Directory.
- #1 Pay now via Paypal (using a direct transfer from your checking account or credit card) - please click on the link 'Pay your Membership Dues' provided at your upper left, then indicate Full or Associate Member and submit. Then click on 'Buy Now'. A note about Paypal - On the subsequent PayPal page, you can sign in if you have or want to establish a PayPal account; to skip this step and pay via a Credit Card, look to the Paypal screen where several credit card symbols are shown and click on 'continue'. If you prefer, you may mail a check to membership chairperson, Ann Gusfield, 2383 Madiera Court, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089.
- #2 Take a few moments to update your profile completely. We value your suggestions for programs and workshop ideas as well as your interest in committee positions. Current information is vital to insure you maximize all the benefits of LDA.
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Highlights and Activities included in your 2010 LDA Membership:
- 20th Year LDA Celebration and Holiday Party in December
- Design Off - This year we combat the challenges of the Urban Landscape with Rooftop potential**
- Garden Walk - see member gardens in the Western Suburbs**
- Workshops - interactive - hands on design techniques**
- Programs - New plant material, Water features, technology and legalities
- Summer BBQ - possible tied in with Garden Walk!
- Covering Ground - in color and packed with valuable information
- Networking and Mentorship opportunities available on Resource page
- Hardcopy of the Landscape Design Association's member directory
- Access to LDAONLINE Bulletin Board for posting wants and needs
- Sponsorship opportunities available for vendors and service providers to Landscape Designers
** Extensive workshops may require an additional fee
Thank you very much for your continued interest in our association as a vehicle to improve your skills and network opportunities. As a member of LDA, you are showing your commitment to a higher standard of professionalism in our landscape industry!
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Landscape Design Association Presidents
- Brian Shea 2010
- Patty Glicksberg 2009
- Shannon Hackett 2008
- Steve Marzahl 2007
- Todd Hayden 2006
- Ruth Ward 2005
- Kathy Robin 2004
- Steve Boese 2003
- Dean MacMorris2002
- Sharon Anderson 2001
- Nancy Sauerberg 2000
- Pam Duthie 1999
- Marcia Ellis 1998
- Tim Christie 1997
- Margaret Morris 1996
- Rosalind Reed 1995
- Mitsy Granzow 1994
- Sheila Hollander 1993
- Mary Jane Klein 1992
- Pam Duthie 1991
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Covering Ground
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Educational Resources
Education
- American Academy of Landscape Design
- Chicago Botanic Garden – Events Listing
- College of DuPage
- College of Lake County
- Harper College
- McHenry County College
- The Morton Arboretum
- Northwestern University’s certificate program in Residential Landscape Design & Management
- Triton College
Industry Organizations
- American Nursery & Landscape Association
- American Society of Landscape Architects
- Association of Professional Landscape Designers
- Garden Conservancy
- Garden Writers Association of America
- Ilinois Green Industry Association
- Illinois Arborist Assoc.
- Illinois Landscape Contractors Association
- International Society of Arboriculture
- Irrigation & Green Industry Network
- Midwest Ecological Landscape Association
- National Gardening Association
- Ornamental Growers Asso. of Northern Illinois
- Perennial Plant Association
Magazines
Newsletters
Environmental
Plant Material Information
- CBG Plant Evaluation Database
- Great Plant Picks
- Landscape Plants of Upper Midwest
- Longwood Gardens
- National Plant Database
- University of Illinois Extension Services-Hort Page
Design Software
Legislation
Illinois Underground Utility Facilities Damage Prevention Act has changes that will be in effect 1/1/2010.
SB 1357 was signed into law August '09.
You may now Email your 'locate request' via J.U.L.I.E. LINK.
The Landscape Architect Practice Acts / Title Acts. What does it mean for the Designer?
Read this informative Article that appeared in the 2010 Winter edition of Covering Ground by Maureen DiRienzo.
View the current version of the Landscape Architect Licensure Act, Follow the link below.
SB #1925
THIS BILL HAS PASSED 2009
To view the activity of the Senate Bill #1925, follow the below link.
SB #1925
THESE BILLS FAILED TO PASS COMMITTEE 2009
To view the activity of the Senate Bill #1711 or the House of Representatives Bill #2636 - AKA The Landscape Architect Practice Act, please follow the below links
SB #1711
HB #2636
Click here for a listing of the Illinois State Representatives
Click here for a listing of the Illinois State Senators
To view Sample letters that you may send to your representatives regarding the Landscape Practice Act.– please select from below.
Sample Letter #1
Sample Letter #2
Board Archive and Committee
For a hard copy of the membership’s roles and responsibilities please select from below:
- President
- Treasurer
- President Elect
- Secretary
- Membership
- New Members
- Liaison
- Programs
- Workshop
- Garden Walk
- Social Events
- Newsletter
- Website
- Hospitality
Bulletin Board
The opportunity to post wants, needs or announcements has been long desired and we are happy to provide this Bulletin Board for member use only. To submit a post to the LDA Bulletin Board, click here. Please note that all submissions will be subject to approval by Committee.
- Web Master Assistant (2.1) - LDA is looking for someone that would like to learn more about websites! Patty Glicksberg will teach you the ins 'n' outs of the Expression Engine. We would like to find a successor for the LDA Webmaster. No experience necessary, but helpful. Learn on the committee and become a valuable part of the LDA network.
- Concrete contractor needed (11.23) - Searching for concrete contractor that does finish concrete, willing to do small job - stoop and front walk in Evanston. Please contact Margaret Morris.
Event History
Workshop
Workshop: "Design-Off" by LDA members
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10 Commandments for Small Business Owners by Jerry Pinney
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Annual Meeting Kruggel Kobbles Presentation of new hardscape materials - Jon Hirsch
Tour
Field Trip to Midwest Groundcovers - lunch
Network
Garden Walk and BBQ Social at Glicksberg House Deerfield
Panel Discussion
Irrigation Panel - Marty Schrero, John Boseman, Lynn Carter, Todd Hayden
Workshop
Better by Design Workshop, Fred Huber CPA, Phil Cleland, Tibor Gomory
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On the Road Garden, Shannon Hackett, Julie Siegal
Panel Discussion
Design Trends in the Landscape Industry - panel discussion with Beth Botts, Todd Hayden, Rinda West and Alex Head
Network
BBQ Social at Glicksberg House Deerfield
Tour
Lunch, tour & program at C.J. Fiore Nursery
Network
Chicago Garden Walk - Phil Cleland, Rinda West - Demonstration of good truck organization by Brian Shea
Network
Dinner Social with Julie Moir Messervy at Shannon Hackett’s home
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Website Development with Brandon Wilson of Distant Horizon
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DynaSCAPE demonstration with Len Hordyk
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Annual Meeting & Balancing Work, Life, and Health:A Wellness Workshop
Panel Discussion
What to do with the Water? Sue Cubberly, Beata Walsh, Jay Womack and tour of Chicago Center for Green Technology
Tour
Field Trip: Ball Seed Company tour and lunch, Jim Nau
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Taming the Paper Tiger, Tim Thoelecke
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Designing with Natural Stone, Bill Mitchell, Shawn Weidner, slides from Appian Stone Werks
Workshop
Workshop: Landscape Design with Greg Pierceall
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Garden Design for Shade with Pam Wolfe
Panel Discussion
Annual Meeting & Roundtable Discussion: Growing Your Business, Dean MacMorris, Diane Smith, Steve Boese
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Sharpen Your Pruning Skills with Craig Martin at Schmechtig Landscape
Tour
Working with Natural Stone at Lurvey’s
Program
Not the Same Old Same Old - New, Better Plants for the Urban Garden
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Urban Soils: A designer’ Guide to Soil Management
Workshop
Workshop: Graphics with Mike Linn
Network
Meet LDA at MID-AM horticultural trade show
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Employment Issues in the Green Industry by Donald McNeil, lawyer
Tour
Field trip: Rich’s Foxwillow Pines and Kimball & Bean
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Field trip: Beaver Creek
Panel Discussion
Roundtable: Business Practices and Trade Customs, John Beaudry, Phil Cleland, Sheena John, Anita Phillipsborn, Steve Marzhal, Tina Shaw
Tour
Field trip: Lurvey’s visit and presentation from Unilock
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Creative Applications of Digital Photography, Tim Thoelecke
Workshop
Workshop: LDA Photography Workshop, Linda Oyama Bryan
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Marketing and Promotion + Annual Meeting
Tour
Field trip: A day with Mariani Landscaping
Tour
Field trip: Behind the Scenes at Millennium Park, Christy Webber and Terry Guen
Network
Dinner Social/discussion with Christopher Lloyd and Fergus Garrett
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Accessorizing the Garden for Fun & Profit, Steve Boese, Debra Phillips, Beau Kimball
Panel Discussion
Irrigation Roundtable; Marty Schrero, Todd Hayden, Phil Cleland at Oak Park Conservatory
Workshop
Workshop: Water features; Their Design and Construction, Rick Walsh
Program
Designing Rooftop Gardens at Garfield Park during the Chihuly exhibit, Maria Smithburg, Roz Reed, Kim Kozimor
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Program: Techniques for Landscapers, Kim Kaulas
Tour
Tour: Longshadow ornaments and gardens
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Ball Seeds tour and summer picnic
Tour
Northwind Perennial Farm tour and lunch at Barbara Berend’s
Panel Discussion
Annual Meeting: Brainstorming with 4 contractors (prairie restoration, woodworking, paving and pools)
Tour
Tour of Trudy Temple’s Garden & her insider thoughts - Steve Boese water features
Tour
Tour of Mettawa Manor
Tour
Tour of Andersen Gardens
Tour
Field Trip: Art in the Garden at Wood St. Gallery
Program
Business Plan in a Day, Bruce Caris
Program
How to get our work published, Shirley Remes
Network
John Brookes, Evening and Dinner Social at Pam Duthie's
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion: Estimating, Installation, and Communicating with Clients
Program
Pruning, John Beaudry
Tour
Chicago Wilderness at Field Museum
Program
Pricing and Collecting the Landscape Job, Tom Vasale
Tour
Tour and lunch at Craig Bergmann’s nursery
Program
Sharing at Tim Thoelecke’s office: Portfolio, forms, etc.
Program
American Brick Paving, David Douglas
Program
Woody Plants at Morton Arboretum, Kris Bachtell
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Woodworking and Garden Structures, Leo Kelly
Program
Landscapes for Older Homes and Tour of Pinetum at Morton Arboretum, Marcy Stewart Pyziak
Program
Business Insurance, Janet Kennedy
Tour
Anderson Garden Tour
Program
Integrating Native Plants into Residential Design, Vicki Nowicki
Program
Annual Meeting - Legal Issues of Partnerships, Contracts, etc. at the Peggy Notebaert Museum, Bradd Easton
Program
Designing for Lighting at Oak Park Conservatory, Roz Reed
Network
Client Skits (performed by LDA members) and Business Practices (Led by LDA members)
Network
Tour of Dean MacMorris lighting projects combined with summer BBQ at Sauerberg's
Program
Using the Internet for Your Business
Program
Urban Landscapes at Garfield Park Conservatory
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Aquatic and Wet Gardens for Shade, Greg Speichert
2010 Membership Application
Membership benefits include programs, workshops and garden walks for the landscape design professional. LDA produces a quarterly newsletter, annual membership directory, and provides opportunities to network, serve on committees, and participate in mentorships with other members. Enjoy camaraderie at annual social events. Membership runs from January through December.
Member dues: $100 / year
Associate* dues: $50 / year
*Associate membership is offered to those whose employer is a full member. Associates may participate in all events.
Please complete the below application. Upon completion you will be directed to Paypal where you can directly pay for the membership. Alternatively, you may send your check to the below listed Membership Chair. Your membership will be activated upon receipt of funds.
Ann Gusfield, Membership Chair
2383 Madiera Court
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Applications and checks must be received by December 31st for inclusion in the 2010 LDA Membership Directory. Late recipients will be listed in the LDA website only.
Board Contacts
Landscape Design Association
2009 Officers and Committee Chairs
*President – Brian C. Shea
bshea@voltairesgardener.com
773 610-9117
*President Elect – Anne Flannery
ahamilton9@comcast.net
847 452-7746
Past President – Patricia Glicksberg
design@experiencingthegarden.com
847 363-0047
*Treasurer – Todd Hayden
toddhayden1@gmail.com
815 236 7655
*Secretary – Cathy Litrofsky
cmlitrofsky@aol.com
847 274-9202
Membership
Ann Gusfield
agusfield@gmail.com
847 415-2118
Kim Kozimor
kkozimor@att.net
312 208-1024
New Members
Maureen Taylor
maurred@aol.com
773 255-2789
Betty Phillips
Ebp2@comcast.net
847 256-0245
Newsletter
Pam Duthie
thegiftedgardener@comcast.net
847 272-4386
Karen Koerth
Karen@greenroomcg.com
847 869-9766
Program
Stephen Marzahl
steve@creativeenv.com
847 639-9497
Cindy Scheel
backyardsldsp@comcast.net
847 541-3516
Rinda West
rinda.west@gmail.com
773 575-1205
Sheena John
sheena@GardenLandscapeDesign.net
847 615-3855
David Migdal
djmigdal@gardenconsultants.com
847 446-8301
BIll Mitchell
bill@readapted.com
772 415-8215
Design Off
Anne Flannery
ahamilton9@comcast.net
847 452-7746
Bonnie Ford
bfordinc@flash.net
847 475-5838
Garden Walk
Nancy Sauerberg
nancy.sauerberg@gmail.com
630 789-3348
Lynn Bement
compostqueen@comcast.net
708 485-7765
Cindy Tyley
bctyley@netzero.com
708 790-7029
Summer BBQ
Dean MacMorris
xsnrg2@comcast.net
630 627-1111
Noreen Edwards
designgreenlandscapes@gmail.com
847 492 1595
Winter Social
Elizabeth Messersmith
emessersmith@comcast.net
847 441 6542
Friends & Hospitality
Maureen DiRienzo
maureendirienzo@att.net
847 634-3390
Suzanne Frank
suzanne@bluestemgardens.com
773 213-3273
Legislation
Maureen DiRienzo
maureendirienzo@att.net
847 634-3390
Liaison
Kim Kaulas
kaulas@rcn.com
773 761-3668
Website
Patricia Glicksberg
design@experiencingthegarden.com
847 363-0047
*indicate Executive Board Member
completed 12/13/09 PCG
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