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Association Updates
Dear MAA Members,
Thank you to those who assisted with and attended the MAA/MOSH joint event, "
Rigging, Regulations, and More!
" that was held on September 21 at the Howard County Fairgrounds. The nearly 100 attendees had the opportunity to learn more about work safety, chainsaw maintenance, rigging techniques, and continuing education requirements. This workshop was able to help many meet their CEU requirements by the year-end deadline.
A small group met the following day to go through a site walk of Federal Hill Park, where next year's Arborist Day will be held on
April 28, 2018
. Potential hazards were identified at this time and it was determined that some of the lightening protection will need repair. Some of the MAA board members had the chance to speak with visitors of the park who were excited about the tree work that will be completed in the Spring.
We have now started to begin planning for our winter seminar. Mark your calendars for
January 23 & 24, 2018
at the Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City. Registration details will be coming in early December.
Have a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving!
Lindsay Thompson
MAA Executive Director
(443) 262-8491
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Thank You to our White Oak Sponsors
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UPDATE from the MD Forest Service
Due to the tornado on the Eastern Shore and the recent hurricanes, please be aware that your updated insurance certificate may not have been forwarded to the MD Forest Service as in the past. Here's how you can check without calling the MD Forest Service.
Put in your LTE number. IF our database has a current insurance policy, your LTE should appear. IF not, send us a copy of your policy. No need to call. Wait a few days after sending to us and check again, your LTE information should appear.
Don't miss out on the free advertising! Be aware that your potential customers do use this site to verify your license.
Send your certificate to:
Fax:
410-260-8595
(no name needed - all certificates are placed in a box next to the fax machine)
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Vermeer Mid Atlantic Partners with Yanmar Equipment
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Vermeer Mid Atlantic (VMA), the East Coast’s premier Vermeer dealer partner and member of the Norris Companies, is partnering with Yanmar Equipment to fill out its already extensive product lineup. Customers now have access to commercial trucks, trailers, two equipment brands, finance options and after-sales support all in one location.
VMA is one of the few suppliers of Yanmar in the market, especially for the utility, landscape and forestry industries. Some of the most popular Yanmar models, like excavators, articulating wheel loaders, tracked carriers and skid steer and tracked loaders will service the existing Vermeer markets in addition to opening new ones. All products will be sold and serviced by trained VMA representatives working out of 11 existing locations, plus a brand-new store opening later this year in Roanoke, Virginia. Stock units, demo units and rental fleet options are now available.
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The University of MD Extension office has published the weekly IPM Report - and was distributed on October 27, 2017. Take a look at the bulletin for timely information. If you would like to be added to the distribution list, contact
Suzanne Klick: sklick@umd.edu.
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New LTE's - Congratulations!
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Congratulations to the following individuals who passed the September & October Exams.
John Heyser, Jr.,
Noble Atkins III, Charles Black, Matthew Oldham, Frank Parker, David Starr, Gary Naumann, and Juan Argueta.
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BGE’s 2017/2018 Contractor Assistance Program
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BGE’s Vegetation Management Unit is becoming increasingly concerned that some private tree contractors are taking chances and endangering their employees by working near our energized overhead powerlines. The Maryland High Voltage Line Act (MD HVLA) requires that no person or equipment shall come closer than 10 ft. from energized wires. BGE would like to take this opportunity to update MAA members about their Contractor Assistance Program so that you have a clear understanding of the services they provide and how their assistance might affect the way you do business. This update involves BGE assistance to private tree contractors working for property owners on privately-owned trees growing near our overhead wires within BGE’s service territory.
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2018 LTE Exam Dates Announced
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All on the second Wednesday of each month:
- Dec 13, 2017
- Jan 10, 2018
- Feb 14, 2018
- Mar 14, 2018
- Apr 11, 2018
- May 9, 2018
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- June 13, 2018
- July 11, 2018
- Sept 12, 2018
- Oct 10, 2018
- Nov 14, 2018
- Dec 12, 2018
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Advanced Landscape Plant IPM PHC Short Course
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The annual Advanced Landscape IPM PHC Short Course is a recertification short course for arborists, landscape supervisors, IPM monitors, advanced gardeners, and others responsible for urban plant management. This year's event will
be held Janu
ary 8-11, 2018 in College Park.For more information, contact the University of Maryland's Department of Entomology at
301-405-391 or
umdentomology@umd.edu.
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