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OALA Hockey Night in Ontario
SAVE the DATE …
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 26, 2012 at 5pm
OTTAWA – Ottawa Senators vs New York Islanders
TORONTO – Marlies vs Hamilton Bulldogs
…OALA Hockey Night
** Limited tickets – purchase them online now!**
As this is an OALA social event, we’d like to keep it to one non-LA guest per Landscape Architect.
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Organized by the OALA Social Committee.
CE Breakfast Seminar: Being an Expert Witness
Stuart Zacharias, a Partner of Lerners LLP in Toronto
Stuart will outline the challenges of Expert Testimony in this Continuing Education Breakfast Seminar. According to Stuart, “Expert evidence plays an important role in the civil justice system, but it can be a minefield for the unwary. Courts are increasingly strict in enforcing the requirement that experts provide unbiased opinion that assists, rather than distorts, the fact finding process. This requirement and the other rules that govern evidence are critical to such evidence serving its intended purpose”.
There can be significant pitfalls in being an Expert Witness, and it should not be taken lightly. The realities and challenges of being an Expert Witness are similar regardless of your particular expertise. Stuart will be able to provide advice to all of our members who may currently be an Expert Witness or those who might be interested in venturing into being one in the future.
For further information, click here to view the poster.
Date:
Friday, January 20th, 2012
Time:
8:30 – 9:00am Registration, Hot Buffet Breakfast, Networking
9:00 – 10:00am Presentation
10:00 – 10:15am Questions and Answers
Location:
Novotel Toronto Centre, 45 The Esplanade, Champagne Ballroom (walking distance from Union Station)
Registration:
Fees Include registration, hot buffet breakfast, coffee, tea & juice and great conversation and networking.
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OALA Annual Ski Day 2012!
Friday, February 17, 2012
Alpine Ski Club, Collingwood
Main Lodge, Ascot Hall
8:30 am- 5:00 pm
Please join us for a day of fun with OALA members, sponsors, clients & friends.
Ski, Snowboard, Snowshoe or just take the time to relax with friends, and enjoy the hospitality and food in the Alpine Ski Club Main Lodge. Come see one of Ontario’s finest resorts designed by fellow OALA members.
Take advantage of our early bird prices!
Early bird ends January 20, 2012.
| Early Bird Member | Early Bird Non-Member | Regular Rate Member | Regular Rate Non-Member | |
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| Adult | 95.00 | 120.00 | 115.00 | 135.00 |
| Student | 75.00 | 95.00 | 90.00 | 105.00 |
| Child under 13 | 45.00 | 55.00 | 55.00 | 65.00 |
| No Lift Ticket | 55.00 | 55.00 | 60.00 | 60.00 |
Your Ski Day Package Includes:
- Lift ticket
- Hot Breakfast (to 10:30AM)
- Gourmet Lunch
- Free Drink Ticket
- Après Ski Feast & Entertainment
- 50/50 Draw
- Prize Table Draw
- Grand Prize Draw
Ski Hill Activities:
- 35 diverse trails all with spectacular view of Georgian Bay
- OALA Fun race after lunch
Après Ski Theme:
- Débuting this year’s new Après Ski Theme – Retro Style Ski, with prizes for the most creative costume!
Lessons: 1 hour complimentary Adult beginner lessons for ski and snowboarding are included for those wishing to get on the slopes for the first time. Ask the OALA for details.
Rentals: Equipment rentals are available on site. Log-on to this Squire John’s website https://secure.squirejohns.com/ to book your rentals. Rental booking deadline is February 14th. Rentals are paid for directly to Squire John’s online.
EVENT INFORMATION including SPONSORSHIP and PRIZE GIVING:
Contact AINA at the OALA (416)-231-4181×1 or oalaadmin@oala.ca
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Thank you to our sponsors who make this day possible!
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World Landscape Architecture Month 2012 –Poster Competition
Every April the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) celebrates World Landscape Architecture Month (WLAM). The purpose of WLAM is to bring national recognition and awareness to the profession, landscape architects, and works of landscape architecture in Canada. One of the key communication tools of the month long celebration is the CSLA World Landscape Architecture Month poster. Each year the CSLA sponsors a poster competition to select a winning poster design to be promote WLAM. Enter the poster competition for World Landscape Architecture Month 2012!
For eligibility and more information, please see the call for submissions page: click here.
OALA Breakfast Seminar – Site Lighting 101
This is an introduction to landscape lighting for members wishing to increase their knowledge in this area, as well as an update with respect to current trends in the industry.
Ann Jung and Rudy Ponce – Salix-Marnik Inc.
will demystifying the Lighting Language – What exactly is a “luminaire”, and what are its parts?
Highlights will include:
- Landscape and Outdoor Lighting “101″ – Site Considerations
- Dark Sky/LEED restrictions
- lamp options
- How to specify and keep your choices on the project.
- Types of Luminaires and where to use them
- Rare Earth Materials Crisis – what is it, and how does it affect your client?
- Light Pollution
- Trespass
- Glare
- Energy Conservation
- Safety and Security.
When
Thursday, November 24, 2011
8:00 – 9:00am Registration, Hot Buffet Breakfast, Networking
9:00 – 10:00am Presentation
10:00 – 10:15 Questions and AnswersLocation
The Old Mill Inn. The Balmoral Room (third floor).
21 Old Mill Road, (Etobicoke) Toronto, ON M8X 1G5
www.oldmilltoronto.com/location.htmlRegistration – Now Closed.
Fees include registration, hot buffet breakfast*, coffee, tea & juice and great conversation and networking. *Please let Aina Budrevics know ahead of time, if you have any special dietary needs or restrictions.
Registration extended to November 21, 2011.
Brought to you by The OALA Continuing Education Committee
Want to get involved? Contact the OALA office at oalaadmin@oala.ca or (416) 231-4181. Help needed with the Continuing Education Committee and Marketing Committee.
Questions or additional information please contact:
Aina Budrevics, OALA Administrator
Ontario Association of Landscape Architects
oalaadmin@oala.ca or (416) 231-4181.
