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SUMMARY:WAA 2023 Summer Conference
DESCRIPTION:‘Above-Ground Safety and PHC in Arboriculture’\n\n\n\nJoin the WAA in-person for the 2023 Summer Conference at Madison College – Truax Building in Madison\, WI on Wednesday\, July 26th. The Program Committee has put together another amazing agenda for this event.  We are offering Two Tracks of Education\, one indoors and one outdoors\, covering information on above-ground conflicts and safety in arboriculture\, including aerial rescue\, spraying safely\, and much more.   We will have outdoor demonstrations on some aerial lifts for 2023 as well.  Many sessions will be repeated\, so you won’t miss a thing!  Be sure to enjoy the camaraderie of colleagues while feasting on a buffet lunch served in the Truax Suite.  We look forward to seeing you in Madison! Click the links below for presentation descriptions and speaker bios. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registration Deadline: Wednesday\, July 12\, 2023.   \n\n\n\nOn-line Registration Deadline: Wednesday\, July 19\, 2022.   WALK-UPS WILL BE WELCOME! (at delayed pricing) \n\n\n\nRegistration Fees: \n\n\n\nEarly Bird Pricing                                       Members – $125  /  Non-Members – $135 \n\n\n\nDelayed Registration (after July 12th)       Members – $150  /  Non-Members – $160 \n\n\n\nFull-Time Students                                     FREE            \n\n\n\n\nWAA Member Dues/ Renewal: $45.  Click here to renew or become a WAA member.(Membership is on an individual basis\, not per company.  Please pay the correct pricing – per individual!)\n\n\n\nFor more details about the program and to pay by check\, please print off this BROCHURE.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPark in Lot A\, entering off of Wright Street\n\n\n\nRegistration is in the Gateway/ Welcome Center\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Information\n\n\n\n\nLunch sponsorship is still available!  Click here for more information.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExhibitor Information\n\n\n\n\nOutdoor Exhibitor booth space is available for the event.  Please bring your own pop-up tents and tables/chairs to use.  Click here for more information.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n7:30am – 8:15am    Registration \n\n\n\nPlenary Indoor Sessions \n\n\n\n8:15am – 8:30am    Welcome – Todd Haefke\, WAA President \n\n\n\n8:30am – 9:30 am   Roads\, Sidewalks\, Utilities and Other Things That Get in the Way of Trees – Tom Mortensen \n\n\n\nTrack One – Concurrent Indoor Sessions \n\n\n\n9:35am – 10:35am   Tree Preservation During Construction: Where Can Arborists Have an Impact? – JP McDonnell \n\n\n\n10:40am – 11:10am  Morning Break with Vendors \n\n\n\n11:15am – 12:15pm    New and Emerging Tree and Shrub Diseases – Brian Hudelson \n\n\n\n12:15pm – 1:15pm  Lunch \n\n\n\n1:15pm – 2:15pm    New and Emerging Tree and Shrub Diseases – Brian Hudelson \n\n\n\n2:20pm – 3:20pm    Tree Preservation During Construction: Where Can Arborists Have an Impact? – JP McDonnell \n\n\n\n3:25pm – 4:25pm    Planting Native Trees to Support Pollinators – Shahla Werner \n\n\n\nTrack Two – Concurrent Outdoor Sessions  \n\n\n\n9:35am – 10:35am    Middle-Age Tree Pruning by a Not-So-Middle-Aged Arborist – Mike Wendt \n\n\n\n10:40am – 11:10am  Morning Break with Vendors \n\n\n\n11:15am – 12:15pm    Plant Health Care: Spraying Demonstration – Ben Ori\, Ryan Rodefer \n\n\n\n12:15pm – 1:15pm  Lunch \n\n\n\n1:15pm – 2:15pm    Middle-Age Tree Pruning by a Not-So-Middle-Aged Arborist – Mike Wendt \n\n\n\n2:20pm – 3:20pm    Plant Health Care: Spraying Demonstration – Ben Ori\, Ryan Rodefer \n\n\n\n3:25pm – 4:25pm     Aerial Lift Rescue: Bucket Truck vs. Spider Lift -Shelly Wollerman \n\n\n\nOutdoor Demonstrations \n\n\n\n11:15am & 1:15pm    Evolution of Aerial Lifts to Backyard Lifts – David Schneider \n\n\n\n\nUp to six CEUs are possible if you attend the full conference.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before July 12\, 2023 with a $10 processing fee. \n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after July 12th\, although substitutions may be permitted.  Refunds will only be considered in emergency situations at the Wisconsin Arborist Association’s discretion.  Refunds will not be provided for registrants who do not attend the event.\n\n\n\nNotice of cancellation and/or substitutions must be made by contacting Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website or by calling Tina Johnson at 262-899-0060.  A cancellation acknowledgement will be sent within 3 working days and fees refunded within 10 working days\, subject to this Return Policy.  We do not issue refunds once the event has occurred.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nQuestions or Need Help Registering?\n\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/waa-2023-summer-conference/
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SUMMARY:ISA Certified Arborist\, Utility Specialist\, and Municipal Specialist Exam
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: July 10\, 2023 \n\n\n\nSeats Available: 35 \n\n\n\nMinimum Seating: 5 \n\n\n\nPlease check the ISA website (www.isa-arbor.com) for more information and for registration under Credentials/ Exam Information. Registration for the exam is made directly with the ISA\, and must be completed at least 12 working days in advance.  This is an application process that has certain requirements. Here is the webpage where you can find the application to apply for eligibility: https://www.isa-arbor.com/Credentials/Apply-Now/Apply-for-Eligibility. \n\n\n\nPlease contact ISA if you are having any difficulties with registration.  Do not wait until the last minute to register! \n\n\n\nCheck-in starts at 8:00am and exam begins promptly at 8:30am.  This exam is being held in conjunction with the WAA Summer Conference in Madison\, WI.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/isa-certified-arborist-utility-specialist-and-municipal-specialist-exam-10/
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