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Annual Conference Activities
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The excitement is building up!
18 days to go! We can't wait to see you in Paradise! Get a sneak peak of what's in store from our fantastic group of speakers by visiting the updated
schedule
Need CEUs? Find them at Paradise Point. Over 17 ISA continuing education hours avaliable. CTSP hours? California Department of Pesticide Regulation hours have been applied for too!
Hate to leave your sweetheart at home? Have them join you in paradise! Kalli Lageres from Tree San Diego wants to share all the things she loves about San Diego! There's never been a better time to bring your sweetheart to a conference. View the
guest/spouse itinerary of the fun activities scheduled.
Don't Pollute in your Commute! Let's try to make the WCISA 2017 Conference a carbon neutral conference by offsetting your carbon released from traveling to this beautiful destination. Make a donation towards the planting of trees in San Diego through Tree San Diego. They work to benefit San Diego County's 18 cities, unincorporated areas, military bases and Native American reservations to make the region a healthier place to live, work and play. Donated funds will go towards the efforts of tree planting projects in the San Diego Region.
Click Here to donate today!
Lodging:
We are SOLD OUT at Paradise Point, but we have a hotel recommendation that is only a couple miles away. It's the The Dana on Mission Bay. There is no special rate, but the pricing is right. To make your reservation today
click here.
If you are having difficulties completing the registration online, please call our office: 866-785-8960
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You still have time to help this year's Britton Fund Riders reach their fundraising goal.
Click Here
to view all riders and to make your donation today!
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The Britton Fund's
Annual Silent Auction
is now accepting donations
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Haven't submitted your donations to The Britton Fund's Silent Auction? Don't worry you still have time. Check out the list below for some ideas. For more information contact Rita Franco at 559-784-8733 or
[email protected]
- Artwork: tree & nature themed or otherwise
- Family or child-themed items
- Fun outings - beer tours, zoo trips, whitewater rafting, spa day
- Themed baskets
- Home brew or homemade wine
- Classic, signed or first-edition tree books
- Vacation getaways
- Tree equipment - rope, saws, climbing gear, etc.
- Unique wooden objects: think handmade, recycled urban lumber, etc
- Check on eBay and Etsy for unique, one of a kind treasures that our attendees will love!
Beautiful handmade quilt by Jennifer Garland and donated by member Anne Fenkner.
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A Splendid Green Faberge Egg Trinket Box. Donated by member Carol Kwan.
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Make sure to LIKE us on Facebook. We will be featuring donated items.
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Annual Golf Tournament supporting the TREE Fund
Our annual golf tournament supporting the TREE Fund will be held at Riverwalk Golf Club! The tree-lined fairways of Riverwalk Golf Club Course are a local favorite and a pleasant escape for some of San Diego County's most dedicated and accomplished golfers. Located just minutes from Paradise Point Resort, we welcome visitors and locals alike to enjoy the incredible value of daily tee times and pristine course conditions - all nestled right in the heart of San Diego County.
For more information visit the
wcisaconnect.com
or if you have any questions feel free to call Al Epperson at 559-793-1913 or email
[email protected]
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Western Chapter ISA Tree Climbing Championship
June 17 & 18, 2017
Los Angeles, CA
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Come out to Los Angeles' Lincoln Park on June 17 - 18 and see the best climbers in the west compete for the Western Chapter Title! Preliminary events will be held Saturday, June 17th with Master's Challenge on Sunday. The 2017 champions will represent the Western Chapter in Washington, DC this spring at the International Level. Click Here for more information.
Volunteers and judges are needed to help support the event. We need judges, timers, registration, awards and set up volunteers. Contact Philip Ruiz at (626) 274-2501 or by email at [email protected]
Click Here to register now as a Volunteer or a judge.
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Recently the Western Chapter made the jump over to Instagram! Follow us for event updates and inspirational photos!
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Review of Title 5 Standards for
School Sites and Designs
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The California Department of Education (CDE) is reviewing the standards for school site selection and design pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 5. The CDE and the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR) invite members of the community to provide informal input on areas the CDE should consider in developing regulatory amendments.
CDE will:
- Describe the current Title 5 regulations
- Present an overview of the timeline and process for Title 5 update
- Provide an opportunity to provide comments at each of the listening sessions
Written comments may also be submitted for consideration via email to [email protected] or mail:
Attention: Title 5 Comments
California Department of Education
School Facilities and Transportation Services Division
1430 N. Street, Suite 1201
Sacramento, CA 95814
The deadline to submit informal comments is April 28, 2017.
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Nevada Division of Forestry Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program is
Now Open
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Looking for some funding for your community? The State of Nevada Division of Forestry Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program is now Open! Please consider requesting funding for your communities urban forest! Click Here for more information.
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Urban Greening Program Grant Program
Solicitation Now Open
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The California Natural Resources Agency is pleased to announce the open solicitation period for the Urban Greening Grant Program! The Guidelines include information to assist in preparing an application for funding. Please be sure to read these Guidelines, Application and Forms in their entirety for important information on project eligibility, evaluation criteria, and submission requirements.
GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION ARE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD HERE:
Urban Greening Grant
ONLINE APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 1, 2017, 5 p.m.
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State of Hawaii, Division of Forestry and Wildlife
Forestry Programs
Kalulunani Grant Program
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The California Natural Resources Agency is pleased to announce the open solicitation period for the Urban Greening Grant Program! The Guidelines include information to assist in preparing an application for funding. Please be sure to read these Guidelines, Applications and Forms in their entirety for important information on project eligibility, evaluation criteria, and submission requirements. Kaulunani has awarded grants to hundreds of non-profit groups, schools, community organizations, parks, museums and arboretums. Both the Honolulu zoos and the Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens on the Big Island have benefited from Kaulunani grants!
Generally grant awards range from $500 to $14,999 and respond to a need identified in our Forest Action Plan (Issue 4). Large scale projects more than $14,999 may be considered with Program Staff consultation and will require a Pre-Proposal (Guidelines will be available after April 15, 2017). Your urban forestry ideas are welcomed. Grants are awarded pending availability of federal funds.
GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION ARE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD HERE:
ONLINE APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications are due quarterly. Next deadline is June 15, 2017.
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CEU Resources
Looking for more CEU opportunities? Don't forget to check out our Alternative CEU Resources page! It links to podcasts, online quizzes and more - accessible to you no matter your proximity to our regional conferences!
Here's the link.
New Online CEU Article Collections Available from ISA
Previously available only in print format, you can now purchase and access all of ISA's Collections of CEU Articles electronically, along with the accompanying CEU quizzes, previously printed in Arborist News. The complete set of articles can help you earn up to 95.75 CEUs!
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Western Arborist Magazine: Home Study Quizzes Online
Still have some home study quizzes to submit for credit. Here are the online links for all of the home study quizzes that are still available for submission.
If you need the article or the paper quiz, please contact Rita Franco, 559-784-8733 or
[email protected]
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Job Listings
In the market for a new job in arboriculture? Look no further than the WCISA
website! For details about posting a job listing, please email
[email protected]. Listings are $50 per month.
- City of Roseville Seeks Arborist Technicians, Roseville, CA
- City of Boulder Seeks Forestry Technician, Boulder, CO
- Stanford University Seeks Supervisor for Facilities Management, Palo Alto, CA
- WECI Seeks Consulting Utility Forester, Medicino and Sonoma Counties, CA
- City of Simi Valley Seeks Public Work Inspector- Landscape, Simi Valley, CA
- Presidio Trust Seeks Forester, San Francisco, CA
- UC San Francisco seeks Forest Technician, San Francisco, CA
- WCEI Seeks Utility Arborist/Auditor, San Diego, CA
- Ned Patchett Consulting Seeks Tree Climbers and Tree Workers, Moss Beach, CA
- KYCC Seeks Environmental Services Manager, Los Angeles, CA
- Cagwin and Dorward Seeks Tree Care Managers and Trainees, Various Locations, NorCal
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Annual Day of Safety featuring Jared Abrojena
June 16, 2017
Los Angeles, CA
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Join us for our annual Day of Safety at Lincoln Park, one of the oldest parks in LA's history. Our instructors will be covering everything to keep you safe in and around the workplace. They'll teach you how to establish policies and protocols, emergency response systems and creating 5 part plans. We will go over how to properly set up a site with tree and site evaluation.
Jared and Chris will be leading an outdoor demonstration of Single Rope Technique and application of techniques and gear usage and when it's best to apply them. Stay for the weekend and cheer on the best climbers in the chapter as they compete in our annual Western Chapter Tree Climbing Competition!
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TRAQ
June 19 - 21, 2017
El Dorado Hills, CA
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TRAQ
June 26 - 28, 2017
Los Angeles, CA
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Fabulous Landscape Fig Day
Arcadia, CA
June 27, 2017
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Join us for an in depth conversation about landscape figs. We'll be covering the natural history, distribution, common pests and identification. Part of the program requires a 15-minute walk (about 800 yards) to the Ficus collection at the Arboretum. The collection is on slightly sloping and uneven terrain. Wear appropriate shoes and take water, hat, sun screen and insect repellent. If you have a disability please contact our office so that we can make arrangements.
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Ride Share Opportunity for Future Seminars
Starting March 1st we will be offering an opt in ride share program for all WCISA Regional Conferences. You can find the ride share document on each chapter conference event page in the links to online registration and the conference flyer. We understand traffic is getting worse and are happy to offer this option to those willing to use it. To take part in this great opportunity, please fill out the online
questionnaire
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Any questions please contact
[email protected]
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TRAQ Seminars
Need to renew your TRAQ qualification or get a TRAQ qualification? Good news, we have two TRAQ sessions scheduled for June.
El Dorado Hills, CA on June 19 - 21, 2017- Register Now!
Los Angeles, CA on June 26 - 28, 2017-
Register Now!
We are still working in finalizing the Fall courses in the Santa Rosa and San Diego Area.
To learn more about the TRAQ qualification see
Contact Rita Franco 559-784-8733 or
[email protected]
to be added to a interest list to be notified of future upcoming sessions.
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Certification Exam Dates
Certificate Arborist & Tree Worker April 29, 2017- Folsom, CA
Certificate Arborist & Tree Worker May 6, 2017- San Diego, CA
Certificate Arborist & Tree Worker May 20, 2017- Bakersfield, CA
Certificate Arborist & Tree Worker July 15, 2017- Santa Barbara, CA
Certificate Arborist & Tree Worker July 15, 2017- Concord, CA
Certificate Arborist September 16, 2017- Prescott, AZ
Certificate Arborist & Tree Worker October 14, 2017- Honolulu, AZ
Certificate Arborist & Tree Worker November 11, 2017- Santa Fe Springs, CA
To register for an exam date or for additional information about certification please visit the ISA Website
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ISA Announces New Executive Director
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The ISA Board has selected Caitlyn Pollihan as the organization's new executive director. Learn more about Caitlyn and the expected transition timeline in the offical news release from
ISA Newsroom
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2017 ISA Annual International Conference
and
Trade Show with ITCC
July 28 - August 2, 2017
The ISA Annual International Conference and Trade Show provides a forum for the exchange of information and opportunities to network with others in the arboricultural profession. The event provides a lineup of educational sessions led by industry leaders from around the globe, sharing their thoughts and views about the newest trends in equipment, practice, technology and research in arboriculture and urban forestry. It is the world's premier gathering of arboricultural professionals, where
practicing arborists and urban foresters come together with top researchers and educators. Register Today!
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Ride the 2017 STIHL Tour des Trees and be part of our 25th Anniversary Celebration!
July 30 - August 5, 2017
Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C.
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Riders will enjoy a week of cycling through Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. on a mix of urban trails and bucolic country roads. The region's combination of cosmoplitan and colonial, heady progress and historic past, is the perfect backdrop for the 2017 STIHL Tour des Trees as it launches a new type of ride while marking its 25th anniversary. For the first time in its history, the Tour is designed as a series of looped routes staging from the International Society of Arboriculture Annual International Conference. The Tour will stay most nights at the conference hotel, the Gayloard National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD, and have one overnight in Gainesville, VA. Part-time riders are welcome.
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Wildland Fire Litigation Conference
April 21 - 23, 2017
Coronado, CA
Welcome to the 11th Annual Wildland Fire Litigation Conference. Previous year's event was attended by participants from 30 states and 3 Canadian provinces and Australia. In attendance in recent years were wildland fire investigators, forensics experts, fire fighting and prevention personnel, plaintiff, defense, subrogation, government, utility, insurance attorneys, public utility personnel, appraisers and environmental damage appraisers, Department of Forestry personnel (California and Oregon), USFS, BLM, tree inspection and tree trimming contractors, insurance adjusters and insurance subrogation managers, arborists, foresters and academics. In short, all of the members of the various Plaintiff and Defense litigation teams were well represented. This year's program has been expanded to include fire investigation topics, legal topics, forensics topics, damages and environmental issues. We have an outstanding faculty of professionals ready to expand on your knowledge on many important topics.
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Ventura's Tree Management- Tree Care Management
May 25, 2017
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
For more information or to register email Michael Ventura:
[email protected]
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Advanced Course on Biomechanics of the Trees
June 5 - 9, 2017
Pistoia, Italy
For more information regarding this course please see the
Flyer: Tree Biomechanics Advanced Courses.
View
Venue and Accommodations for additional information.
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Time to do some housekeeping
Did you get this email multiple times? That means we have different email addresses for you in our database. Please unsubscribe any email addresses
that you no longer use. Please contact our Membership Coordinator Rita Franco
at 559-784-8733 to help you remove any emails or if you have any questions.
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