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SUMMARY:WAA 2025 Fall Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Managing Trees From Above and Below\n\n\n\nPlease join the WAA at our next Fall Seminar in East Troy\, WI to learn a lot and earn your much needed CEUs at Army Lake Camp & Retreat Center. We are offering two tracks of education\, one indoors and one outdoors\, so dress accordingly. We hope to see you at Army Lake! \n\n\n\nClick the links below for presentation descriptions and speaker bios. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registration Deadline: Tuesday\, September 30th. \n\n\n\nOn-line Registration Deadline: October 5\, 2025. WALK-UPS WILL BE WELCOME! (at delayed pricing). \n\n\n\nRegistration Fees: \n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Pricing           WAA members – $140 / Non-Members $160\n\n\n\nNon-Members with 1 year membership included $185\n\n\n\nDelayed Registration (after Sept. 30)      WAA Members – $165 / Non-Members – $185\n\n\n\nFull-Time Students  FREE          \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\nLast day to register online Sunday October 5th\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\nParking\n\n\n\nGo past the camp on Army Lake Road and park on the left on the soccer field. It is about a half- mile walk back to the camp. Signs will be posted.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Information\n\n\n\n\nLUNCH AND REFRESHMENT BREAK SPONSORSHIPS STILL NEEDED! \n\n\n\nSee Sponsorship Program Brochure for details.\n\n\n\nTHANKS TO THOSE THAT HAVE SPONSORED ALREADY!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\n7:30am – 8:15am    Registration \n\n\n\n8:15am – 8:30am Welcome – Ian Brown\, WAA President \n\n\n\nTrack One – Concurrent Indoor Sessions \n\n\n\n8:30am – 9:30am  Tree Tolerance to Moisture Stress: Tree Tricks Up Their Leaves – Rich Hauer \n\n\n\n9:30am – 10:30am After the Storm: Crown Restoration Pruning of Storm Damaged Trees – Jake Miesbauer \n\n\n\n10:30am – 11:00am Morning Break \n\n\n\n11:00am – 12:00pm  BMPs Around Tree Roots – Ian Brown\, Briana Frank \n\n\n\n12:00pm – 1:00pm  Lunch \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 2:00pm  After the Storm: Crown Restoration Pruning of Storm Damaged Trees – Jake Miesbauer \n\n\n\n2:00pm – 3:00pm  BMPs Around Tree Roots – Ian Brown\, Briana Frank \n\n\n\n3:00pm – 4:00pm  Reducing the Impact of Salt on the Landscape – Allison Madison \n\n\n\nTrack Two – Concurrent Outdoor Sessions  \n\n\n\n8:30am — 9:30am  What does YOUR sales visit look like? – Michael L. Peterson \n\n\n\n9:30am – 10:30am  Tree Risk Assessment: Look Up\, Look Down\, Look All Around – Rich Hauer \n\n\n\n10:30am – 11:00am Morning Break \n\n\n\n11:00am – 12:00pm  Remote Rigging – Ryan Rodefer \n\n\n\n12:00pm – 1:00pm  Lunch \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 2:00pm On-site Soil Assessments for Arborists – Luke Scheberl \n\n\n\n2:00pm – 3:00pm  Call the Utility\, Don’t Take Chances – Brian Smith \n\n\n\n3:00pm – 4:00pm Managing Big Wood – Ryan Rodefer \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nUp to six CEUs are possible if you attend the full conference. (Please allow ISA 6-8 weeks to process CEUs.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before September 30\, 2025 with a $20 processing fee.\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after September 30th\, 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.  \n\n\n\nWe 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-2025-fall-seminar/
LOCATION:Army Lake Camp & Retreat Center\, N8725 Army Lake Rd.\, East Troy\, Wisconsin\, 53120
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:WAA 2025 Summer Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the WAA Summer Conference at the Stayer Center at Marian University in Fond du Lac\, WI on Thursday\, July 31st. The Program Committee has organized Two Excellent Tracks of Education\, one indoors and one outdoors\, covering information on a plethora of topics.  We will have outdoor demonstrations on advanced drone applications also.  Be sure to enjoy the camaraderie of colleagues while feasting on a buffet lunch served in the Stayer Center Dining Room.  We can’t wait to see you in Fond du Lac! \n\n\n\nClick the links below for presentation descriptions and speaker bios. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOn-line Registration Deadline: Sunday July 27\, 2025. Pre-registration is now closed. WALK-UPS WILL BE WELCOME! \n\n\n\nRegistration Fees\, if sent before July 17\, 2025: \n\n\n\n          Members – $140 / Non-Members – $160 \n\n\n\n          Full-Time Students  FREE           \n\n\n\nLate Registration (after July 17th)       $25 per person – Prices change on 7/18/25 \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\nSponsorship Information\n\n\n\n\nCOOKIE BREAK sponsorships are still available! Click here for more information.\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\n7:30am – 8:15am    Registration \n\n\n\n8:15am – 8:30am Welcome – Ian Brown\, WAA President \n\n\n\nTrack One – Concurrent Indoor Sessions \n\n\n\n8:30am – 9:30am    Wood Banks & Urban Forestry: Exploring the Relationship – Jay Dampier\, Rick Harper \n\n\n\n9:30am – 10:30am  Advanced Drone Applications for Vegetation Management –Leah Morris\, Deborah Sheeler \n\n\n\n10:30am – 11:00am Morning Break with Vendors \n\n\n\n11:00am – 12:00pm    Tree Planting: Costs & Considerations – Rick Harper \n\n\n\n12:00pm – 1:00pm  Lunch \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 2:00pm    Working with Municipalities and Non-profits: Best Practicesfor Arborists and Consultants – Jay Dampier\, Nicolle Spafford \n\n\n\n2:00pm – 3:00pm  Roadside Vegetation Management – Mark Renz \n\n\n\n3:00pm – 4:00pm    WI’s Recent Insect Trends – PJ Liesch \n\n\n\nTrack Two – Concurrent Outdoor Sessions \n\n\n\n8:30am – 9:30am    Aerial Rescue Preparation – Gary Kohler \n\n\n\n9:30am – 10:30am  Intro to UVM: Why\, How and What Not to Touch –Samuel Prestidge \n\n\n\n10:30am – 11:00am Morning Break with Vendors \n\n\n\n11:00am – 12:00pm    PHC and the Public –Joe Crawford \n\n\n\n12:00pm – 1:00pm  Lunch \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 2:00pm    Climbing Devices: New and Old – Ryan Rodefer \n\n\n\n2:00pm – 3:00pm   PHC and the Public –Joe Crawford  \n\n\n\n3:00-4:00 pm Aerial Rescue: Real Scenario Application – Gary Kohler\,EMS Services \n\n\n\nOutdoor Demonstrations – New Equipment for 2025 \n\n\n\n11:00am & 1:00pm    Advanced Drone Applications for Vegeta –tion Management – Leah Morris\, Deborah Sheeler \n\n\n\n\nUp to six CEUs are possible if you attend the full seminar.\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 17\, 2025 with a $20 processing fee.\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after July 17th\, 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-2025-summer-conference/
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:WAA 2024 Fall Seminar
DESCRIPTION:‘Review\, Reflect\, Project: An Evolution of Arboriculture’\n\n\n\nPlease join the WAA for the Fall Seminar at Gateway Technical College in Kenosha\, WI. The Program Committee put together another fantastic line-up for this event. We are offering Two Tracks of Education\, one indoors and one outdoor\, covering several arboricultural topics for everyone to gain knowledge. Enjoy catching up with colleagues\, while feasting on a buffet lunch. We look forward to seeing you in Kenosha! Click the links below for presentation descriptions and speaker bios. \n\n\n\nWe are now offering the Illinois Chapter members the member pricing also! Since we are so close to the IL border\, we would love to meet more members of the IL Chapter! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registration Deadline: Tuesday\, October 1\, 2024. \n\n\n\nOn-line Registration Deadline: Tuesday\, October 8\, 2024. WALK-UPS WILL BE WELCOME! (at delayed pricing). Pre-Registration is now closed! \n\n\n\nRegistration Fees: \n\n\n\nEarly Bird Pricing           WAA/IAA Members – $125 / Non-Members – $145 \n\n\n\nDelayed Registration (after Oct. 1st)       Members – $150 / Non-Members – $170 \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\nPlenty of free parking spaces available.\n\n\n\nRegistration is in Haribo Hall lobby.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Information\n\n\n\n\nALL SPONSORSHIPS HAVE BEEN SOLD! THANK YOU SO MUCH!\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 – Fred Hoppe\, WAA President \n\n\n\n8:30am – 9:30am Long-term Effects of Tree Injections in Ash Trees Treated for Emerald Ash Borers – Abigail Tumino \n\n\n\nTrack One – Concurrent Indoor Sessions \n\n\n\n9:30am – 10:30am Training Resources for Arborists – August Hoppe \n\n\n\n10:30am – 11:00am Morning Break \n\n\n\n11:00am – 12:00pm    EAB and the Rearview Mirror! Now What? – Fredric Miller \n\n\n\n12:00pm – 1:00pm  Lunch \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 2:00pm    EAB and the Rearview Mirror! Now What? – Fredric Miller \n\n\n\n2:00pm – 3:00pm    Training Resources for Arborists – August Hoppe \n\n\n\n3:00pm – 4:00pm    Avoid Citations by Knowing the Law – John Wayne Farber \n\n\n\nTrack Two – Concurrent Outdoor Sessions  \n\n\n\n9:30am – 10:30am Magical Plant Disease Mystery Tour – Brian Hudelson \n\n\n\n10:30am – 11:00am Morning Break \n\n\n\n11:00am – 12:00pm   Training A New Generation of Tree Climbers: A Holistic Approach – Najjar Abdullah\, Phil Prohaska \n\n\n\n12:00pm – 1:00pm  Lunch \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 2:00pm    Magical Plant Disease Mystery Tour – Brian Hudelson \n\n\n\n2:00pm – 3:00pm    Training A New Generation of Tree Climbers: A Holistic Approach – Najjar Abdullah\, Phil Prohaska \n\n\n\n3:10pm – 4:10pm Tree ID Walk on Campus – Aaron Schauer \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nUp to six CEUs are possible if you attend the full conference. (Please allow ISA 6-8 weeks to process CEUs.) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before October 1\, 2024 with a $10 processing fee.\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after October 1st\, 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.  \n\n\n\nWe 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-2024-fall-seminar/
LOCATION:Gateway Technical College\, Kenosha Campus\, 3520 30th Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53144\, United States
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:WAA 2023 Fall Seminar
DESCRIPTION:‘Below-Ground Safety and PHC in Arboriculture’\n\n\n\nJoin the WAA in-person for the 2023 Fall Seminar at West Bend Mutual Insurance Company in West Bend\, WI on Tuesday\, October 17th. The Program Committee has outdone itself again with this line-up!  We are offering Two Tracks of Education\, one indoors and one outdoors\, covering information on below-ground root issues and safety in arboriculture.  Many sessions will be repeated\, so you won’t miss a thing!  We look forward to seeing you in West Bend! Click the links below for presentation descriptions and speaker bios. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registration Deadline: Tuesday\, October 3\, 2023.   \n\n\n\nOn-line Registration Deadline: Tuesday\, October 11\, 2023.   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 Oct. 3rd)        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 Prairie Center Guest Parking lot.\n\n\n\nRegistration is in the Prairie Building near Prairie Center Entrance.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Information\n\n\n\n\nALL SPONSORSHIPS HAVE BEEN FILLED!  THANK YOU SO MUCH!  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   Tree Root Systems: The Misunderstood and Forgotten 50% – Gary Johnson \n\n\n\nTrack One – Concurrent Indoor Sessions \n\n\n\n9:35am – 10:35am   Quit Going in Circles: Managing Roots of Container-Grown Trees – Bert Cregg \n\n\n\n10:35am – 11:00am  Morning Break \n\n\n\n11:00am – 12:00pm    A Preventative and Curative Approach to Treating Iron Chlorosis for Landscape Trees – Lee Fredericks \n\n\n\n12:00pm – 1:00pm  Lunch \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 2:00pm    Quit Going in Circles: Managing Roots of Container-Grown Trees – Bert Cregg \n\n\n\n2:05pm – 3:05pm    A Preventative and Curative Approach to Treating Iron Chlorosis for Landscape Trees – Lee Fredericks \n\n\n\n3:10pm – 4:10pm    GIS to Improve Your TCO! Layman’s Terms: Computers Improve Your Tree Care Operations – Nathan Schuettpelz \n\n\n\nTrack Two – Concurrent Outdoor Sessions  \n\n\n\n9:35am – 10:35am    Putting Trees in Holes – Adam Alves\, Zac Eckberg\, Theresa Williams \n\n\n\n10:35am – 11:00am  Morning Break \n\n\n\n11:00am – 12:00pm    Autumn Arbor Care: A Hands-On Approach for Essential Tree Treatments in the Fall Season – Cory McCurry \n\n\n\n12:00pm – 1:00pm  Lunch \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 2:00pm    Putting Trees in Holes – Adam Alves\, Zac Eckberg\, Theresa Williams \n\n\n\n2:05pm – 3:05pm    Autumn Arbor Care: A Hands-On Approach for Essential Tree Treatments in the Fall Season – Cory McCurry \n\n\n\n3:10pm – 4:10pm     Root Collar Exams as a Diagnostic Tactic and a Treatment Tool – Gary Johnson \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nUp to six CEUs are possible if you attend the full conference. (Please allow ISA 6-8 weeks to process CEUs.) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before October 3\, 2023 with a $10 processing fee. \n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after October 3rd\, 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.  \n\n\n\nWe 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-fall-seminar/
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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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/
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:WAA 2022 Fall Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Let’s “Fall” into Safety and PHC \n\n\n\n       THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join the WAA at our 2022 Fall Seminar — back to East Troy\, WI to enjoy the breathtaking lake views and the facilities at Army Lake Camp & Retreat Center.  The Program Committee has done another astounding job putting together this exciting educational opportunity!  We are offering Two Tracks of Education\, one indoors and one outdoors.  Many of the sessions will be repeated\, so youcan pick and choose what you want to see. A buffet-style lunch will be served while you enjoy networking with friends and colleagues. We hope to see you at Army Lake! Click the links below for presentation descriptions and speaker bios. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registration Deadline: Tuesday\, September 27\, 2022.   \n\n\n\nOn-line Registration Deadline: Friday\, October 7\, 2022.   WALK-UPS WILL BE WELCOME! \n\n\n\nOn-line Registration is now closed. \n\n\n\nRegistration Fees: \n\n\n\nEarly Bird Pricing                                   Members – $100  /  Non-Members – $110 \n\n\n\nLate Registration (after Sept. 27th)       $25 per person \n\n\n\nFull-Time Students                                 FREE            \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!)For more details about the program and to pay by check\, please print off this BROCHURE.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSponsorship Information\n\n\n\nSession sponsorships are still available!  Click here for more information.\n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\n7:30am – 8:15am    Registration \n\n\n\n8:15am – 8:30am    Welcome (outdoors) – Tim Harris II\, WAA President \n\n\n\nTrack One – Concurrent Indoor Sessions \n\n\n\n8:30am – 9:30am      Stress Tested Tree Diversity Options – Jay Weiss \n\n\n\n9:30am – 10:30am     Respecting Your Elders: Planting Shrubs\, Groundcovers and Perrenials Underneath Established Trees – Mike Wendt\, Laura Jull \n\n\n\n10:30am – 11:00am  Morning Break \n\n\n\n11:00am – 12:00pm    Tree Injection BMP’s – Lee Fredericks \n\n\n\n12:00pm – 1:00pm  Lunch \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 2:00pm    Stress Tested Tree Diversity Options – Jay Weiss \n\n\n\n2:00pm – 3:00pm    2022 Forest Health Review – Bill McNee  \n\n\n\n3:00pm – 4:00pm    Propagation to Planting: Tried and True to Innovative Techniques– Jeff Edgar\, Ron Zillmer \n\n\n\nTrack Two – Concurrent Outdoor Sessions \n\n\n\n8:30am – 9:30am    Safer Stump Grinding – Ryan Rodefer\, Dan Barwinski \n\n\n\n9:30am – 10:30am    Climbing Ergonomics – Eric Freesmeyer \n\n\n\n10:30am – 11:00am  Morning Break \n\n\n\n11:00am – 12:00pm    PHC Spill Response – Ben Ori \n\n\n\n12:00pm – 1:00pm  Lunch \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 2:00pm    Safer Stump Grinding – Ryan Rodefer\, Dan Barwinski \n\n\n\n2:00pm – 3:00pm    Respecting Your Elders: Planting Shrubs\, Groundcovers and Perrenials Underneath Established Trees DEMO – Mike Wendt\, Laura Jull \n\n\n\n3:00pm – 4:00pm     Tree Injection BMP’s DEMO – Lee Fredericks \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nUp to six CEUs are possible if you attend the full seminar.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before September 27\, 2022 with a $10 processing fee. There will be no refunds for cancellations made after September 27th\, 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.Notice 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\nQuestions or Need Help Registering?\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/waa-2022-fall-seminar/
LOCATION:Army Lake Camp & Retreat Center\, N8725 Army Lake Rd.\, East Troy\, Wisconsin\, 53120
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:WAA 2022 Summer Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join the WAA in-person for the Summer Conference this year at the Stayer Center at Marian University in Fond du Lac\, WI on Tuesday\, July 19th. The Program Committee has put together another extraordinary agenda for this event.  We are offering Two Tracks of Education\, one indoors and one outdoors\, covering information on pesticide regulations\, tree risk assessment\, aerial rescue\, and much more.   We will have outdoor demonstrations on some new equipment for 2022 as well.  Many sessions will be repeated\, so you won’t miss what you want to see. Be sure to enjoy the camaraderie of colleagues while feasting on a buffet lunch served in the Stayer Center Dining Room.  We look forward to seeing you in Fond du Lac! Click the links below for presentation descriptions and speaker bios. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registration Deadline: Friday\, July 1\, 2022.   \n\n\n\nOn-line Registration Deadline: Friday\, July 15\, 2022.   WALK-UPS WILL BE WELCOME! \n\n\n\nRegistration Fees: \n\n\n\nEarly Bird Pricing                               Members – $100  /  Non-Members – $110 \n\n\n\nLate Registration (after July 1st)       $25 per person \n\n\n\nFull-Time Students                             FREE            \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!)For more details about the program and to pay by check\, please print off this BROCHURE.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSponsorship Information\n\n\n\nSession sponsorships are still available!  Click here for more information.\n\n\n\nExhibitor Information\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\nProgram\n\n\n\n7:30am – 8:15am    Registration \n\n\n\n8:15am – 8:30am    Welcome (outdoors) – Tim Harris II\, WAA President \n\n\n\nTrack One – Concurrent Indoor Sessions \n\n\n\n8:30am – 9:30am      Level 3 Advanced Tree Risk Assessment – Briana Frank\, Fred Hoppe\, Nathan Schuettpelz \n\n\n\n9:30am – 10:30am     Rules and Regulations for Applying Pesticides in WI – Art Fonk \n\n\n\n10:30am – 11:00am  Morning Break with Vendors & Ask the Experts \n\n\n\n11:00am – 12:00pm    Managing Urban Areas for Wildlife – Jamie Nack \n\n\n\n12:00pm – 1:00pm  Lunch \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 2:00pm    Dr. Death’s Tree/Shrub Disease Predictions for 2022 – Brian Hudelson \n\n\n\n2:00pm – 3:00pm    Rules and Regulations for Applying Pesticides in WI – Art Fonk \n\n\n\n3:00pm – 4:00pm    Managing Urban Areas for Wildlife – Jamie Nack \n\n\n\nTrack Two – Concurrent Outdoor Sessions \n\n\n\n8:30am – 9:30am    Aerial Rescue & Assessment: An Arborist’s Point of View – Eric Freesmeyer \n\n\n\n9:30am – 10:30am    Climbing System Comparisons – Eric Freesmeyer \n\n\n\n10:30am – 11:00am  Morning Break with Vendors & Ask the Experts \n\n\n\n11:00am – 12:00pm    Level 3 Advanced Tree Risk Assessment Demonstration – Briana Frank\, Fred Hoppe\, Nathan Schuettpelz \n\n\n\n12:00pm – 1:00pm  Lunch \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 2:00pm    Climbing System Comparisons – Eric Freesmeyer \n\n\n\n2:00pm – 4:00pm    Aerial Rescue & Assessment: An First Responder’s Point of View – Eric Freesmeyer and the City of Fond du Lac Technical Rescue Team \n\n\n\nOutdoor Demonstrations – New Equipment for 2022 \n\n\n\n11:00am & 1:00pm    Evolution of Mini Skid Steers & Articulated Loaders – Eric Stapleton \n\n\n\nUp to six CEUs are possible if you attend the full seminar.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before July 1\, 2022 with a $10 processing fee. There will be no refunds for cancellations made after July 1st\, 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.Notice 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\nQuestions or Need Help Registering?\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/waa-2022-summer-conference/
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:WAA 2021 VIRTUAL Fall Seminar
DESCRIPTION:WAA presents our 2021 VIRTUAL Fall Seminar\, available for viewing October 1-15\, 2021. This is a repeat performance of our In-Person Seminar from September 15th for those not comfortable attending In-Person Events yet.  This seminar will include a total of five hours of virtual learning and engagement with 5 CEU’s available through an online quiz. Watch the sessions at your own pace\, as the platform will be available for a full two weeks. You must pass the quiz with an 80% (16 of 20 correct) to attain CEU’s. WAA will let you know your results\, as the quiz may be taken as often as necessary to pass. WAA will submit the passing results to ISA.   Click the links below for presentation descriptions and speaker bios. \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: Friday\, September 30\, 2021.   \n\n\n\nRegistration Fees: \n\n\n\nVirtual Seminar                                  Members – $90  /  Non-Members – $100 \n\n\n\nFull-Time Students                               FREE            \n\n\n\nWAA Member Dues/ Renewal: $45.  Click here to renew or become a WAA member.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSponsorship Information\n\n\n\nConference Sponsor and Session sponsorships are still available!  Click here for more information.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nVirtual Program – Available on the Pheedloop Platform\n\n\n\nWelcome – Nathan Schuettpelz\, WAA President \n\n\n\nFruit for the Home Gardener – Paul Schwabe \n\n\n\nIdentifying & Serving Local Forest Products Markets – Logan Wells\, Scott Lyon \n\n\n\nHow to Perform Aerial Lift Daily Inspections – Adam Neel \n\n\n\nSkyline Alternatives – Eduardo Medina\, Christian Feichtinger \n\n\n\nTrailer Safety & Load Securement – Mike Stanonik \n\n\n\nUp to five CEUs are possible if you view every session and take & pass the online quiz.  More CEU information will available in the lobby on the Pheedloop Platform.Each individual must provide their own email address and Cert ID number (even if one person is registering multiple people) if they want CEUs.Participants will receive an email invite to the Pheedloop Platform the day before the event starts.  Login details will be included.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy\n\n\n\nRefund will be made if requested on or before September 24\, 2021 with a $5 processing fee. Substitutions are permitted.  Contact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nQuestions or Need Help Registering?\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/waa-2021-virtual-fall-seminar/
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:WAA 2021 In-Person Fall Seminar
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to finally be in-person again!  Please join the WAA at our next Fall Seminar. Enjoy the breathtaking lake views and the facilities at Army Lake Camp & Retreat Center in East Troy\, WI. The Program Committee has put together another outstanding educational event. We are offering Two Tracks of Education\, one indoors and one outdoors\, along with an outdoor demonstration of electric power equipment.  Our indoor track offers information on fruit tree management\, root rots and local forest products markets.  Our outdoor track will consist of aerial lift inspections\, Skyline alternatives and trailer safety and load securement.  ALL of the sessions will be repeated\, so you won’t miss anything. A buffet-style lunch will be served while you enjoy spending time with all your friends and colleagues you haven’t seen in a long time. We hope to see you at Army Lake!  Click the links below for presentation descriptions and speaker bios. \n\n\n\nIf you are uncomfortable attending in-person\, we will be offering a virtual option of this event as well.  Please click on the ‘WAA 2021 Virtual Fall Seminar’ under the events tab for more details. \n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registration Deadline: Friday\, September 1\, 2021.   \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED!  WE HAVE REACHED MAX CAPACITY. \n\n\n\nRegistration Fees: \n\n\n\nEarly Bird Pricing                               Members – $100  /  Non-Members – $110 \n\n\n\nLate Registration (after Sept. 1st)      $25 per person \n\n\n\nFull-Time Students                             FREE            \n\n\n\nWAA Member Dues/ Renewal: $45.  Click here to renew or become a WAA member.For more details about the program and to pay by check\, please print off this BROCHURE.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSponsorship Information\n\n\n\nSession sponsorships are still available!  Click here for more information.\n\n\n\nExhibitor Information\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\nIn-Person Program\n\n\n\n7:30am – 8:15am    Registration \n\n\n\n8:15am – 8:30am    Welcome (outdoors) – Nathan Schuettpelz\, WAA President \n\n\n\nTrack One – Concurrent Indoor Sessions \n\n\n\n8:30am – 9:30am      Fruit for the Home Gardener – Paul Schwabe \n\n\n\n9:30am – 10:30am     Root and Butt Decays: Getting to the Bottom of It – Glen Stanosz \n\n\n\n10:30am – 11:00am  Morning Break with Vendors \n\n\n\n11:00am – 12:00pm    Identifying & Serving Local Forest Products Markets – Logan Wells\, Scott Lyon \n\n\n\n12:00pm – 1:00pm  Lunch \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 2:00pm    Fruit for the Home Gardener – Paul Schwabe \n\n\n\n2:00pm – 3:00pm    Root and Butt Decays: Getting to the Bottom of It – Glen Stanosz \n\n\n\n3:00pm – 4:00pm    Identifying & Serving Local Forest Products Markets – Logan Wells\, Scott Lyon \n\n\n\nTrack Two – Concurrent Outdoor Sessions \n\n\n\n8:30am – 9:30am    How to Perform Aerial Lift Daily Inspections – Adam Neel \n\n\n\n9:30am – 10:30am    Skyline Alternatives – Eduardo Medina\, Christian Feichtinger \n\n\n\n10:30am – 11:00am  Morning Break with Vendors \n\n\n\n11:00am – 12:00pm    Trailer Safety & Load Securement – Mike Stanonik \n\n\n\n12:00pm – 1:00pm  Lunch \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 2:00pm    How to Perform Aerial Lift Daily Inspections – Adam Neel \n\n\n\n2:00pm – 3:00pm    Skyline Alternatives – Eduardo Medina\, Christian Feichtinger \n\n\n\n3:00pm – 4:00pm    Trailer Safety & Load Securement – Mike Stanonik \n\n\n\nOutdoor Demonstrations – New Equipment for 2021 \n\n\n\n11:00am & 2:00pm    The Evolution of Battery Power Equipment – Scott Grim \n\n\n\nUp to six CEUs are possible if you attend the full seminar.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy\n\n\n\nRefund will be made if requested on or before September 1\, 2021 with a $5 processing fee. Substitutions are permitted.  Contact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website.If you are feeling sick the day of the conference\, please do NOT attend the conference. Please let Tina Johnson know via email the morning of the conference before it begins. Your registration will then be applied to the Virtual Event. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN IN THIS SITUATION! Nor will refunds be given if you contact the WAA after the event.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nQuestions or Need Help Registering?\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/waa-2021-in-person-fall-seminar/
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:WAA/DNR 2021 Virtual Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us from the comfort of your own home or office for this extraordinary 2 ½ day event\, as the WAA and DNR present our next Annual Conference VIRTUALLY!  We have a wealth of knowledge coming your way with numerous notable speakers you won’t want to miss! \n\n\n\nAfter much research\, the Program Committee has decided to use Pheedloop for our virtual conference platform.  This is an all-in-one platform where you never have to leave the site.  Besides all of these fantastic sessions that will offer plenty of ISA CEU’s\, we will have a virtual exhibit hall where we encourage you to take your scheduled breaks during the conference to browse their booths and speak with exhibitors through the chat feature or by joining them live.  We are going to offer a fun way to earn prizes through the gamification tab on the platform.  Additionally\, the popular Blue Light Special Raffle will be back in a virtual format; tickets will be available for purchase on our website.  We are also planning on holding our Arbor-Master Trivia during the conference\, so start studying so you can win those bragging rights again!  Furthermore\, there will be plenty of opportunities for networking on this platform through real-time chatting and video calling.  \n\n\n\nTo learn more about Pheedloop before the conference\, go to https://pheedloop.com/more/virtual-attendee-training for “training\, tips and tricks to get the most out of your virtual event experience.”  More information and tips about Pheedloop can be found here. \n\n\n\nPheedloop Tips: \n\n\n\nEnsure you are using a modern browser (Internet Explorer is not supported)For the optimal experience with this platform\, use a laptop or desktop computer.Phones and tablets will work for viewing sessions and seeing the platform\, however\, one on one and video chatting with Exhibitors and other Attendees will not work well.\n\n\n\nWe are excited to present our annual conference through this platform and can’t wait to ‘see’ everyone there!  Click the links below for presentation descriptions and speaker bios. \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: Monday\, February 15\, 2021. \n\n\n\nRegistration Fees: \n\n\n\nFull Conference            WAA Members – $130   Non-Members – $150 \n\n\n\nSunday Only                  WAA Members – $40    Non-Members – $50 \n\n\n\nMonday Only                 WAA Members – $60    Non-Members – $70 \n\n\n\nTuesday Only                 WAA Members – $60    Non-Members – $70 \n\n\n\nFull-Time Students (must have valid school email)            FREE            \n\n\n\nWAA Member Dues/ Renewal: $45.  Click here to renew or become a WAA member.\n\n\n\nExhibitor Information\n\n\n\nExhibit Booths are available.  Click here for more information.\n\n\n\nSponsorship Information\n\n\n\nMany sponsorships are available.  Click here for more information.\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\nSunday\, February 21\, 2021 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:00pm – 2:00pm  Modeling Trees & Tree Rings for Sustainable Urban Forests – Eric North \n\n\n\n2:00pm – 3:00pm   Break with Exhibitors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3:00pm – 4:00pm  Taming Wild Trees – Eric North \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:00pm – 4:00pm  Tree Selection & Diversity: Past\, Present\, & Beyond (with 1/2 hr break) – Laura Jull\, Mike Wendt\, Randy Krouse\, Anna Healy\, Jay Weiss \n\n\n\n4:00pm – 4:30pm  New Member/ Student Meet & Greet – Lee Fredericks (host) \n\n\n\n4:30pm – 5:30pm  Arbor Master Trivia – August Hoppe (emcee) \n\n\n\nMonday\, February 22\, 2021 \n\n\n\n8:30am – 9:00am    WAA/DNR Welcome – Anna Healy\, August Hoppe\, Heather Berklund  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:00am – 10:00am    How Trees Grow to Deal with Gravity & Wind – Greg Dahle  \n\n\n\n10:00am – 11:00am   Break with Exhibitors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00am – 12:00pm    Pruning for Performance & Prevention – Lindsey Purcell \n\n\n\n12:00pm – 1:00pm   Lunch/Break with Exhibitors \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 2:00pm    Trees & Legal Issues – Kassie Lang \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:00pm – 2:00pm    The Importance of Making Correct Pruning Cuts of Appropriate Size – Greg Dahle \n\n\n\n2:00pm – 2:30pm   Break with Exhibitors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:30pm – 3:30pm    Utilities & Vegetation Management in North America: Results from a 2019 Utility Forestry Census of Tree Activities & Operations – Randy Miller\, Rich Hauer \n\n\n\n2:30pm – 3:30pm    Precision Tree Felling – Jay Hayek \n\n\n\n4:00pm – 5:00pm    Annual Business Meeting – Anna Healy \n\n\n\nTuesday\, February 23\, 2021 \n\n\n\n8:30am – 9:00am    WAA/Urban Forestry Council Awards – Nathan Schuettpelz and Linda Cadotte \n\n\n\n9:00am – 10:00am    Urban Forestry: The Big Picture – Cecil Konijnendijk \n\n\n\n10:00am – 11:00am   Break with Exhibitors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00am – 12:00pm    Wisconsin’s Insect Trends – PJ Liesch \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00am – 12:00pm    The Urban Wood Network: Expanding from Coast to Coast – Jennifer Alger\, August Hoppe\, John Kemppainen\, Don Peterson\, Jordan Skiff\, Dwayne Sperber\, Bob Wesp \n\n\n\n12:00pm – 1:00pm   Lunch/Break with Exhibitors \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 2:00pm    Lyme Disease: The Invisible Enemy – Kevin Green\, MD MS\, Evelyn Andersen\, APNP\, MSN \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:00pm – 2:00pm    What You Need to Know About Crane Work – Mark Chisolm \n\n\n\n2:00pm – 2:30pm   Break with Exhibitors \n\n\n\n2:30pm – 3:30pm    Preserving Trees Start to Finish: Tips from the Trenches – CJ Lammers  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:30pm – 3:30pm    Being a True Professional– Mark Chisolm \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCEU’s – Up to 10.5 CEU’s are available and granted to registered participants only who provide their Cert ID numbers at the time of registration and attend the Live Webinars.  Participants must be logged in using their emails to be accounted for.  You must be present for at least 80% of the duration of each individual session to receive CEU credit. If watching together\, this must be brought to Tina Johnson’s attention prior to the conference to receive your CEU’s.  Participants will receive an invite to the email address provided on your registration form to login to Pheedloop a couple days prior to the conference\, so you can get to know the platform.  Each individual must provide their own email address and Cert ID number (even if one person is registering multiple people) if they want CEUs.\n\n\n\nBlue Light Raffle Information – Prices are $5 for 6 tickets\, $10 for 15 tickets\, $20 for 40 tickets\, and $50 for 100 tickets.  Purchase your tickets here.\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy\n\n\n\nRefund will be made if requested on or before February 15\, 2021 with a $5 processing fee. Substitutions are permitted.  Contact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website.\n\n\n\nQuestions or Need Help Registering?\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/waa-dnr-2021-virtual-annual-conference/
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:WAA 2020 Virtual Summer/Fall Seminar
DESCRIPTION:WAA presents our 2020 Summer/Fall Seminar\, seen directly from your home or office\, for two days each for three weeks starting September 29th – October 15th.  This will include a two-day workshop on Electrical Hazard Training in week one\, followed by two more weeks with two\, one-hour presentations each day for a total of twelve hours of virtual learning and engagement.  You can choose to attend the full conference\, workshop only\, or individual dates.  Click the links below for presentation descriptions and speaker bios. \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: Friday\, September 25\, 2020. REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED! \n\n\n\nRegistration Fees: \n\n\n\nFull Conference & EHT Workshop (10 sessions)           Members – $130   Non-Members – $140 \n\n\n\nFull Conference without Workshop (8 sessions)         Members – $90    Non-Members – $130 \n\n\n\nEHT Workshop Only (2 sessions)                                     Members – $40    Non-Members – $50 \n\n\n\nPer-day (2 sessions\, not workshop)                                 Members – $25    Non-Members – $35 \n\n\n\nFull-Time Students (does not include workshop\, 8 sessions)            FREE            \n\n\n\nWAA Member Dues/ Renewal: $45.  Click here to renew or become a WAA member.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSponsorship Information\n\n\n\nSession sponsorships are available.  Click here for more information.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\nTuesday\, September 29 & Wednesday\, September 30\, 2020 (2-day workshop) \n\n\n\n2:00pm – 4:00pm  Electrical Hazard Training (EHT) Workshop – John Ball \n\n\n\nTuesday\, October 6\, 2020 \n\n\n\n2:00pm – 3:00pm    Plant Health Care: A Holistic Approach – A Practitioner’s Perspective – Aaron Dickinson  \n\n\n\n3:00pm – 4:00pm    Under-Utilized Plants in the Urban Landscape – Paul Schwabe \n\n\n\nThursday\, October 8\, 2020 \n\n\n\n2:00pm – 3:00pm    Gear Geek Out Session – Andrew Fedor\, Casey Selner\, Ryan Rodefer \n\n\n\n3:00pm – 4:00pm    Rope Installation/Friction Saver Installation – Colin Bugg\, Casey Selner\, Ryan Rodefer \n\n\n\nTuesday\, October 13\, 2020 \n\n\n\n2:00pm – 3:00pm    Woody Ornamental Disease Updates – Brian Hudelson \n\n\n\n3:00pm – 4:00pm    Important Insect Pests: 2020 – Mike Hillstrom \n\n\n\nThursday\, October 15\, 2020 \n\n\n\n2:00pm – 3:00pm    Basic First Aid for Tree Care Workers – Gary Kohler  \n\n\n\n3:00pm – 4:00pm    Aerial Rescue Techniques – Gary Kohler \n\n\n\nUp to twelve CEUs are available and granted to registered participants only who provide their Cert ID numbers at the time of registration and attend the Live Webinars.  Participants will receive call-in/ zoom information the day before each session\, to the email address provided on your registration form.  Each individual must provide their own email address and Cert ID number (even if one person is registering multiple people) if they want CEUs.\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy\n\n\n\nRefund will be made if requested on or before September 25\, 2020 with a $5 processing fee. Substitutions are permitted.  Contact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website.\n\n\n\nQuestions or Need Help Registering?\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/waa-2020-virtual-summer-fall-seminar/
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:WAA 2020 Spring Day of Service
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.  IT WILL BE RESCHEDULED. \n\n\n\n \n\n\nDue to COVID-19\, we are taking steps to ensure the health and safety of our members and our leadership team. We are monitoring all guidelines and updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Wisconsin Department of Health.   We are taking extra precautions to do our part to slow the spread of COVID-19. \n\n\n\nThe March 18th Day\nof Service will be rescheduled for a later date.The April 2nd BOD\nmeeting will be switched to an online Zoom Meeting. The April 27th ISA\nTree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) RENEWAL will be rescheduled for a\nlater date.  The ISA will be working directly with the WAA to ensure no\none is penalized if their credential expires due to this cancellation.  Please\nbe patient as we work thru the rescheduling or refund process.  We will\nkeep you updated via email.The April 28th to\nApril 30th ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) will\nbe rescheduled for a later date.  Again\,please be patient as we work thru the rescheduling\nor refund process.  We will keep you updated via email.\n\n\n\nWe will continue to monitor local and federal government\nrecommendations closely\, as the current status continues to evolve. Future\nupdates\, if any\, will be shared via email.  We recognize this is an\nunprecedented and unique situation and appreciate your flexibility and support.\nOur website will be updated as soon as possible with all changes. \n\n\n\nThank you for supporting these efforts\, \n\n\n\nThe WAA Governance Committee \n\n\n \n\n\nWhen: Wednesday\, March 18. at 730 am until completed CANCELLED                              Where: Sun Prairie Fireman & Dream Park at 415 Park St\, Sun Prairie\, WIWhat: Lots of tree pruning needed\, including:– Medium sized shade trees around the large playground area.– Mature Oaks in need of dead limb removal.– (5) Mature tree removals. \n\n\n\n​Climbers\, Bucket truck(s)\, Tracked Lift(s)\, Mini Loaders\, and a Stump Grinder are all appreciated and needed.Lunch will be provided. \n\n\n\nContact Jake Kubisiak at jakek@wachteltree.com for questions or to volunteer.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/waa-2020-spring-day-of-service/
LOCATION:Sun Prairie Fireman & Dream Park\, 415 Park St.\, Sun Prairie\, Wisconsin\, 53590\, United States
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