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Have you signed up yet? The Western Chapter Annual Conference and Trade Show has something for EVERYONE!
Don’t miss this great opportunity to experience beautiful downtown San Jose at half the price. Discounted rate of $169.00 per night ends APRIL 9, 2008 – make your reservation today by calling the Fairmont, San Jose at 866/540-4493 mention the Western Chapter ISA to take advantage of the conference rate.
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Pre-conference field day in partnership with California Arborist Association
Field Day on Palms and Safety – May 1, 2008
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A full day dedicated to field personnel. Key topics include palm tree safety, assessment (both risk and health). New strategies and approaches for the maintenance of Palms in the urban environment. A look at time tested and new approaches to safe climbing and caring for trees in general. Program will wind down with practical applications of all techniques where attendees can participate in the learning activities.
GREAT DAY TO VISIT WITH THE OUTDOOR EXHIBITORS ALONG MARKET STREET!
$100.00 – WCISA/CAA Members $130.00 – Non Members
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS:
7.0 Certified Arborist/Certified Treeworker/BCMA – Practice
Pre-conference workshop in partnership with California Urban Forest Council
Urban Forestry in the Urban Interface - May 1, 2008
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Communities are increasingly finding value in the interface of urban and open space areas. Whether they are manmade or protected native plantings, they often involve urban foresters and arborists. As opportunities arise to increase canopy cover, we are given new sets of challenges and values that may enable us to add to the communities’ urban forest. This program will present us with changing concepts and approaches to interface area management with the potential to maximize the value of trees.
$100.00 – WCISA/CAUFC Members $130.00 – Non Members
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS:
6.5 Certified Arborist/Municipal Specialist/BCMA-Management/Certified Tree Worker
Pre conference Activities - Thursday, May 1, 2008
Arbor Day Celebration at Confluence Park
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Celebrate Arbor Day with the City of San Jose. Cheer on the Britton Fun-d Riders as they complete their inaugural ride!
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New Member Orientation
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New to WCISA? Discover how to make the most of your membership while getting to know other WCISA members.
Located in the Club Regent
General Conference Program
Roots, Shoots and Research - May 1 to 4, 2008
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The conference really gets into gear Friday with our terrific program focusing on Roots, Shoots, & Research! Speakers such as Jim Clark, Nelda Matheny, Ed Gilman, Joe Murray, David Kelley, Gordon Mann, Leonard Dunn, Gary Watson, Ted Sweicki, Susan Frankel, and Ian Wilson will capture our attention for two full days. Friday afternoon will include break-out sessions for Utility Arborists. We then have a chance to stretch our legs as we wrap up Sunday with a field day visit to San José State, or hop on a luxury bus ride with former San Jose City Arborist Mark Beaudoin as we take a journey of Trees and People. This “exceptional tree tour" will travel through eight incredible sites that demonstrate cultural differences in tree care.
This year, all events are included in your full-conference registration, including: opening ceremony and reception, educational sessions, awards celebration luncheon with exhibitors, kkeynote luncheon with exhibitors featuring Dr. Roger Funk, Davey Resource Group speaking on “The Future of Arboriculture: Where Research is Growing Our Industry,” banquet and casino night and full access to the trade show during the entire conference.
Just added: WOMEN IN ARBORICULTURE Networking Breakfast on Saturday, May 3rd, 8:00-10:00am
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS:
15.5 Certified Arborist/Certified Treeworker ~3.0 Municipal Specialist ~ BCMA: 3.0 Science, 7.5 Practice, and 5.0 Management
Concurrent Session on Friday
Utility Arborist Breakout Session – May 2, 2008
| 1:30 - 1:45 | Welcome Comments and Update on the Utility Arborist Association Nelsen Money ~ Vegetation Program Manager, Pacific Gas & Electric Company and Vice President, Utility Arborist Association |
| 1:45 - 2:00 | The UAA Web Site Matt Horowitz ~ Principal, Forest City Consulting and Chair UAA Resource Committee |
| 2:00 – 2:45 | Developing a Protocol for Hazard Tree Identification in the West Bob Novembri ~ President, Novembri Consulting, LLC |
| 2:45 – 3:15 | Wildfire Issues and Utilities David Hillman~ Chief of Law Enforcement, Cal-Fire |
| 3:15 – 3:45 | Potential for Utility Tree Programs for Carbon Reduction Flamik ~ Urban Forestry Program Administrator, Cal-Fire |
| 3:45 – 4:30 | Effective Municipal and Utility Partnerships
Jimmie Webb ~ Manager of Quality Control, San Diego Gas and Electric Drew Potocki ~ Urban Forester, City of San Diego |
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS:
3.0 Certified Arborist/Utility Specialist/Certified Treeworker/BCMA – Management/1.0 Municipal Specialist
Post Conference Workshop
Preparation Course for Certified Arborist Exam – May 4, 2008
Conducted by Tony Dietz, this all day preparatory course is a designed to assist qualified individuals in obtaining their certification as an Arborist. Tony Dietz has conducted over 100 certification review sessions for the Utah Arborist Association and Nevada Division of Forestry.
This year, all events are included in your full-conference registration, including: opening ceremony and reception, educational sessions, awards celebration luncheon with exhibitors, kkeynote luncheon with exhibitors featuring Dr. Roger Funk, Davey Resource Group speaking on “The Future of Arboriculture: Where Research is Growing Our Industry,” banquet and casino night and full access to the trade show during the entire conference.
$120.00 – WCISA Members $150.00 – Non Members
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS:
7.0 Certified Arborist/Certified Treeworker/2.0 BCMA – Science, 3.5 BCMA – Practice, 1.5 BCMA – Management
Spouse/Guest Program
Thursday, May 1, 2008
| 03:00 - 05:00 | Arbor Day Celebration at Confluence Park |
| 04:00 - 05:30 | Registration opens |
| 04:00 - 05:00 | New Member Orientation |
| 05:30 - 08:30 | Opening Ceremony and Reception |
Friday, May 2, 2008
| 08:00 - 10:30 | Meet and Greet Continental Breakfast |
| 12:00 - 01:30 | Awards Luncheon |
| 02:00 - 04:00 | Tour - Museum of Modern Art |
Saturday, May 3, 2008
| 09:00 - 11:00 | Women in Arboriculture Breakfast |
| 12:00 - 01:30 | Green by Design Exhibit at Tech Museum of Innovation If we work together, we can power the world |
| 02:00 - 04:00 | Tea at Fairmont |
| 06:30 - 11:59 | Annual Banquet and Casino Night |
Sunday, May 4, 2008
| 09:30 - 04:30 | PEOPLE AND TREES: Exceptional Tree Tour |
Youth Program ~ details to come!!
- Discovery Children’s Museum
- Tech Museum of Innovation
- Performance of Mulan, Jr. at Montgomery Theatre