Association News: Jan. 1998

The American Society of Landscape Architects reported a record 4,766 people attended the annual meeting and expo Nov. 7-10 in Atlanta. Newly-elected officers include: Thomas Dunbar, president; Barry Starke, president-elect; Van Cox, vice president for education; and Kathleen Fox, vice president for finance.

The California Landscape Contractors Association elected the following officers for its 1998 executive board: Dave Penry, board chair; Charles Nunley, president; and Richard Angelo, president-elect.

The American Society of Irrigation Consultants presented awards during an annual membership meeting at the society’s 14th annual conference. Richard Choate was given the ASIC Lifetime Achievement Award and Dave Davis was elevated to the society’s Fellow Member status.

The Professional Lawn Care Association of America and LESCO presented a $2,500 James I. FitzGibbon Scholarship to Mississippi State University student David Fulgham. The student, a major in turfgrass management, works for his parents’ company, Fulgham Spraying Service, Tupelo, Miss.

The Associated Landscape Contractors of America released a study guide for the certified landscape professional exterior and interior exams. The guide prepares test takers with a series of sample questions for both exams, descriptions of content areas and background information. Call 800/395-3522.

The Professional Grounds Management Society elected Tom Riccardi, president, Randall Willis, first vice president, Kevin O’Donnell, second vice president, and George Van Haasteren, treasurer.