WE WANT YOU!

Volunteer to Serve on the OLCA Board or Committee!

Volunteers are the strength of the association and instrumental in OLCA being able to continue to properly serve its membership. If you're not already serving on a committee and are a member of OLCA, we would like to invite you to join one (or more!) of the following committees or Board leadership. There are several opportunities to volunteer in OLCA and we look forward to your invaluable contribution.

You're asking, what does volunteering as a Board or Committee Member mean?

You’ll meet a few times a year with the OLCA Board or Committee in person (when feasible) or virtually to plan strategy and provide advice and subject matter expertise. Don’t worry, OLCA staff will manage and execute the projects so the time commitment isn't too large.

OLCA Board of Directors Volunteer Opportunities

The OLCA Nominating Committee is calling for the nominations of individuals for officer and director positions for the Board of Directors. These officers and directors will serve on the 2025 OLCA Board of Directors and continue the advancement of OLCA mission. 

Time Commitment: The OLCA Board of Directors meets a minimum of five times per year and board members are expected to attend OLCA membership meetings, events and the NW Landscape Expo. 

Elected Positions available for the 2025 year include the following:

• President Elect (3 years commitment which will include President Elect, President and Immediate Past President)
  President Elect - The President Elect shall be a designated representative from a licensed Landscape Contractor or Landscape Maintenance Contractor member in good standing. The President Elect is prepared at all times to assume the role of President, if necessary. The President Elect, whose knowledge and commitment mirrors that of the president, may serve in the President's place for board activities and in the spokesperson capacity. The President may delegate special assignments to the President Elect, who also works closely with the associations' staff to carry out the board's vision and directives.
  
  
• Secretary/Treasurer (1-year term)
  The Secretary/Treasurer is to oversee and report the financial position of the association and to report on the financial position of the association. The Secretary/Treasurer is to ensure that the records and minutes of the Board of Directors are maintained in accordance with the By-Laws.
  
  
• One Regular Director at Large position (2-year term)
  The Director at large shall attend and take part in Board of Director meetings called by the President or an authorized substitute.  Directors at large shall supervise committee activities and other Association projects and programs as assigned to them by the President or the Board of Directors.
  
  
• One Associate Director Position (2-year term)
  The Associate Director shall attend and take part in Board of Director meetings called by the President or an authorized substitute. Associate Directors shall supervise committee activities and other Association projects and programs as assigned to them by the President or the Board of Directors.

Appointed Positions available for the 2025 year include the following:

• NW Landscape Expo Chair (1-year term)
  

  The NW Landscape Expo Chair oversees the committee with developing education, exhibits and overall attendee experience for the NW Landscape Expo. 

• Legislative Committee Chair (1-year term)
  The Legislative Committee Chair oversees the committee with reviewing current state and federal legislative issues relevant to our industry
   
• Environmental Resource Chair (1-year term)
  The Environmental Resource Chair oversees the committee with connecting OLCA members to current affairs, useful resources, continuing education, new policies, and programs available to members for sustainability in landscaping. 

Want to start slow!  We GOT YOU!  Join a committee and help at the grass root level!

• NW Landscape Expo Committee
• Academic Committee
• Legislative Committee
• Environmental Resource Committee
• Membership Committee

Interested? Contact Stacey Barrett, OLCA Executive Director, at [email protected] for more information!