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For more information, contact the Membership Chair:
Dana Sather, SDA of Spurlock Poirier Landscape Architects
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SDA Job Bank
The San Diego Chapter has a job bank available to members at no cost and low cost to non members.
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Networking
Trade ideas, discuss challenges, exchange information and increase professional contacts through Conventions, Chapter Meetings/Seminars/Workshops, Chapter Newsletters, SDA List Serve, and PEG’s.
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SDA Publications
You receive a subscription to the SDA’s National Publication which offers information on issues relevant to the design industry, local chapter news and its members. Other publications include: SDA Handbook, SDA National Web Site, SDA Chapter Web Sites, SDA Chapter Newsletters, and the SDA Resource Center.
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Local Chapters
Local chapter meetings provide professional programs and opportunities to expand your leadership abilities as you work with members on local, regional, and national activities. SDA has chapters throughout the United States and Canada. The first chapter was chartered in 1961 and established an affiliation with the AIA in 1980 to reinforce objectives which are consistent with the goal of improving the design professional.
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Annual Convention & Leadership Conference
The SDA National Convention is informative, educational, and memorable. It offers seminars, challenging speakers, social events, exhibits, and a forum for the exchange of ideas. The Leadership days are specifically designed to enhance leadership skills, professional development and networking for SDA members.
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SDA List Serve
The SDA List Serve is an interactive email based discussion group that allows our members to ask questions and get answers to design administration issues.
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Regional Conference
Regional conferences give SDA members an opportunity to network with the Executive Committee, enhance leadership skills and professional development, and network with members in their geographic area.
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Continuing Education
Programs are designed to provide practical information regarding aspects in the design community. SDA members benefit from a national organization’s support in development of individual career goals.
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National Committees
Your leadership abilities are utilized and promoted by serving members through work on committees or as a national officer.
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SDA Certification
The National Certification Program provides further career direction and a recognition of achievement.
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Awards & Recognition
Each year at the National Convention, SDA recognizes achievements and contributions of its members through Awards Programs, competitions, and service to the organization.
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