Collaboration Is The Key Pennsylvania/Delaware Chapter of ASLA Pittsburgh, PA In conjunction with ASLA's 100th Anniversary, the Pennsylvania/ Delaware Chapter of the ASLA spearheaded many projects in 1999 that were designed to educate the public on the works of Landscape Architects. The first was an informational exhibit booth at the Philadelphia Flower Show manned by Chapter volunteers. Secondly, the Chapter awarded two Centennial Medallions for notable works of Landscape Architecture. The first medallion was awarded for Chestnut Park and the second was given to the Morris Arboretum which is a botanical garden designed as the arboretum of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Arboretum was remarkably transformed from a neglected Victorian-era estate into a premier showplace of collected and native plant materials, art and architecture. The master plan was undertaken by Andropogon Associates of Philadelphia in the mid 1970s. A dedication of the Arboretum Medallion is scheduled in the spring of 2000. Another notable event for 1999 was the Robert Pierson, FASLA, Life Achievements Celebration. He was honored for his extensive role in preserving open space and historical sites in Bucks County. He was named the first Director of the Bucks County Parks Department. From 1952 until 1968 the Parks Dept. began purchasing land and went from virtually no parkland to over 2,000 acres under his leadership. Pierson also founded the Bucks County Conservancy which is still in active operation today under the name Heritage Conservancy. Next year, the PA/DE Chapter is planning to organize a joint convention with Architects, Planners, and Landscape Architects on the importance of "collaboration" in Pittsburgh. Currently, Carl Keleman of Cowan Associates is serving as the Chapter President for 1999 - 2000. Members of the PA/DE Chapter awarded Paul Meyer (Center) of the Morris Arboretum with the Centennial Medallion. Also pictured from right to left are Andropogon principal Carol Franklin, FASLA, Jose Alminana, Yaki Miodovnik, and Laura Hardt.