August Area Meetings Planned; IPPS Position Available; Seeking Award Nominations
June 2019
IPPS is a place for both newbies and experts to learn more about plant
production and propagation. Come in and find your seat!
MICHIGAN AREA MEETING AUGUST 8TH
You are invited to spend the day in the company of fellow plant professionals at the Whiting Forest of the Dow Gardens in Midland, Michigan on Thursday, August 8th. Erik Runkle of Michigan State will speak about the benefits and technology of LED lighting. You will tour the spectacular 110-acre Dow Gardens and experience first hand the new Canopy Walk in the Whiting Forest - the nation's longest canopy walk! More HERE.
OHIO AREA MEETING AUGUST 20TH
The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden will host an IPPS-ER area meeting on Tuesday, August 20th. Tour the zoo's many and varied garden exhibits, listen to top-notch speakers then tour Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum - one of the true gems of the Greater Cincinnati region. The day will end with an optional "after party" at the Taft Ale House. A fantastic opportunity to learn something new, see great plants and make new connections! More HERE.
KNOW ANYONE SPECIAL IN IPPS?
The IPPS Eastern Region honors its own once a year at the annual conference. Your nominations of worthy candidates for the Fellow Award and Award of Merit are needed. It's as simple as e-mailing a name to Recognition Committee Chair Brian Maynard by July 26, 2019. More HERE.
Right: Dale Pierson presents the 2018 Award of Merit to Peggy Walsh Craig at the 2018 conference in Newark, Delaware.
IPPS International EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION
Experienced Association Executive Needed
The Executive Director for IPPS International administers all International Board business. This is a part time position as an independent contractor, based in the US. Applications considered through July 31, 2019. ClickHEREfor details.
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES REMINDER
Conference scholarships are available for students to attend the IPPS Eastern Region Conference in Madison, Wisconsin October 16-19, 2019. Application deadline is September 13, 2019. More HERE.
