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Ride Share Opportunity for Future Seminars
Starting February 1st we will be offering an opt in ride share program for all WCISA Regional Conferences. You can find the ride share document on each chapter conference event page in the links to online registration and the conference flyer. We understand traffic is getting worse and are happy to offer this option to those who will use it. To take part in this great opportunity, please fill out the online
questionnaire
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Any questions please contact
ryan@wcisa.net
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Gregory K. Severino Memorial Fund
WCISA is mourning the loss of Hawaii arborist, Gregory K. Severino during a scuba diving accident just before Christmas 2016 2016. Greg was a major force in the arboriculture field in Hawaii, leading Aloha Arborist Association as president for 9 years and organizing the first Hawaii Tree Climbing Competition in many years in 2009, making it an annual event. While he had been battling cancer in late 2015/early 2016, it appeared he was beating it and was quickly regaining strength and weight after his cancer treatments. He was a scuba enthusiast and died in a beautiful location, doing what he loved. He leaves behind a 15-year old son, David. A fundraiser to help his son has been set up, To donate visit the
You Caring Site
.
Aloha 'oe, Greg. You will always be in our hearts.
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Don't miss out, Register Today!
The 83rd Annual WCISA Conference & Trade Show is now open for registration. For all of the latest information and updates please visit the Annual Conference website:
wcisaconnect.com
We have scheduled great speakers with informative topics. View the full program
WCISA Conference Program. CEUs are still being determined.
Lodging: We are pleased to offer 20 lanai patio rooms at a special early bird rate at $179/night (based on availability) and great group rate on lanai garden rooms of $199/night (normally starting at $309/night.) As a bonus the Resort fee is included in our group rate. The group code is 85Y2OD. To make your reservation today
Click here.
Exhibitors this is a great opportunity for exposure and networking with members of the largest chapter of the ISA. This year we have several events being held in the exhibit area with a special outdoor event on the evening of Tuesday, May 9, 2017. Please contact Suzanne at the Western Chapter at 866-785-8960 to reserve your spot or click
Exhibitors
for more information.
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The 10th Annual Britton Fund Ride will take place on May 8, 2017 in San Diego, CA. Our event will start at Paradise Point Resort and go for 30, 60, or 90 miles to help us increase research and education in tree care. The ride includes a tree planting and ceremony at a local elementary school, led by arborist entertainment/advocate group, TreeCircus.
We're offering an extended 3-day ride this year! We'll be at the Ayres Hotel in Alpine Friday night May 6th and Saturday night May 7th. Routes through the Alpine mountain district to be determined for Saturday and Sunday. Lodging will be paid for by the Britton Fund, food will be covered by the riders. Drive to Paradise Point Sunday evening for our pre-ride dinner and meeting. The fundraising minimum for this 3-day option is $1500.
REGISTER HERE!
Can't make the ride? Sponsor it instead and get your logo on the jersey!
Read more here.
NEED HELP?
- General event questions, sponsorship and volunteer registration, or to make a payment by check, email Mary Pendleton
- Cycling and route questions, email Doug Anderson
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Annual Golf Tournament supporting the TREE Fund
Our annual golf tournament supporting the TREE Fund will be held at Riverwalk Golf Club! The tree-lined fairways of Riverwalk Golf Club Course are a local favorite and a pleasant escape for some of San Diego County's most dedicated and accomplished golfers. Located just minutes from Paradise Point Resort, we welcome visitors and locals alike to enjoy the incredible value of daily tee times and pristine course conditions - all nestled right in the heart of San Diego County.
For more information visit the
wcisaconnect.com
or if you have any questions feel free to call Al Epperson at 559-793-1913 or email
aepperson@wcainc.com
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The Britton Fund's
Annual Silent Auction
is now accepting donations
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Now accepting donations for the Britton Fund's Annual Silent Auction! Educational materials, tree equipment, jewelry, works of art, specialty food and beverage will be offered for auction to the highest bidder at the WCISA Annual Conference and Trade Show in San Diego. Items may be mailed to the Chapter Office ahead of time or brought to the event the day of. To submit your donation details fill out the Online Form. For more information or questions regarding the silent auction or donation please contact Rita Franco at the Chapter office 866-785-8960 or
rita@wcisa.net
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Southern California bring the TreeCircus to your child's school!
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TRAQ Seminars
Need to renew your TRAQ qualification or get a TRAQ qualification? Good news we have an upcoming TRAQ session in Nevada and Arizona. To registration go to our Events Page on our website. To learn more about the TRAQ qualification see
Next TRAQ sessions are scheduled.
Jurupa Valley March 27 - 29, 2017 - Register Now!
Contact Rita Franco 559-784-8733 or
rita@wcisa.net
to be added to a interest list to be notified of future upcoming sessions.
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Oportunidades en Español
TCIA EHAP Spanish Workshops
Arcadia, CA - February 24, 2017
Vacaville, CA - March 10, 2017
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The Tree Care Industry Association is offering two EHAP Workshops in Spanish. Spanish workshops will take place in Arcadia, Ca on February 24th and Vacaville, CA on March 10th. For more information regarding these workshops or other workshops please visit: TCIA Training Calendar.
Workshop Description:
Electricity is a serious and widespread hazard to arborists. In fact, electricity causes about 30 percent of all fatalities in the tree care industry, making it the leading cause of worker fatalities.
These select workshops financed 100 percent through federal funds, will be offered to affected employees and owners of small businesses, including limited-English, low-literacy and hard-to-reach workers.
For more information or to register, please visit: TCIA
Descripción del Seminario:
La electricidad es un peligro extendido y serio para los arboristas. De hecho, la electricidad causa cerca del 30 por ciento de todas las muertes en la industria del cuidado de árbol, convirtiéndola en la causa principal de mortandad en los trabajadores.
Estos talleres selectos, financiados 100 por ciento a través de fondos federales, serán ofrecidos a los empleados afectados y dueños de pequeños negocios, incluyendo trabajadores con inglés limitado, poca alfabetización, y difíciles de alcanzar.
Para obtener más información o para registrarse, visite el sitio web de TCIA
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The 1st Annual Greg Severino
Aloha Arborist Associatoin's Hawaii Tree Jamboree
February 25, 2017
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Get Ready for a day of fun among the trees. The Hawaii Tree Jamboree is coming, bringing tree climbing events and fun for adults and kids alike.
For questions, please contact Andrew Kendall, andrew@klshawaii.com or 808-220-3452
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ACTC Annual Tree Festival & Climbing Championship
February 25, 2017
Phoenix, AZ
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The Annual Tree Climbing Championship and Master's Challenge are judged competitions featuring: Aerial Rescue, Belayed Speed Climb, Secured Footlock, Throwline and Work Climb. Climbers will be judged based on time, technique and safety.
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CEU Resources
Looking for more CEU opportunities? Don't forget to check out our Alternative CEU Resources page! It links to podcasts, online quizzes and more - accessible to you no matter your proximity to our regional conferences!
Here's the link.
New Online CEU Article Collections Available from ISA
Previously available only in print format, you can now purchase and access all of ISA's Collections of CEU Articles electronically, along with the accompanying CEU quizzes, previously printed in Arborist News. The complete set of articles can help you earn up to 95.75 CEUs!
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Job Listings
In the market for a new job in arboriculture? Look no further than the WCISA
website! For details about posting a job listing, please email
rita@wcisa.net. Listings are $50 per month.
- City of Santa Ana Seeks Tree Trimmer, Santa Ana, CA
- City of Santa Ana Seeks Tree Maintenance Supervisor, Santa Ana CA
- City of Temple City Seeks Tree Trimmer, Temple City, CA
- City of Monterey Seeks Assistant Urban Forester, Monterey, CA
- Presidio Trust Seeks Forestry Worker, San Francisco, CA
- Houston Arborist Seeks Tree Worker, Various Locations, CA
- Cagwin and Dorward Seeks Tree Care Managers and Trainees, Various Locations, NorCal
- IECLT seeks Tree Climbers/Bucket Workers Canyon Country, CA
- Integrity Tree seeks Tree Climbers, Phoenix, AZ
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2017 ISA Award Nomination:
The nomination deadline for the 2017 ISA Awards of Distinction and ISA True Professionals of Arboriculture is February 3, 2017. Now is the time to consider submitting award nominations for your peers in the industry who are working diligently to achieve ISA's mission through their promotion of safety and training; educational contributions in the classroom and the field; special achievements that have helped advance the arboriculture profession; or community outreach that teaches the public about proper tree care and the benefits of hiring an arborist. For more information or question email awards@isa-arbor.com please visit the ISA Website
2017 Rate Increase for ISA Membership and Credential Holders:
Beginning January 1, 2017,
ISA membership fees will increase by $5.00 USD and
certification exam and recertification fees will increase
by $20.00 USD for ISA members and $30.00 USD for
non-members. Renew your membership, apply for a
certification exam, or recertify now and pay the 2016 rates.
For a detailed explanation about these rate increases, please visit the ISA website.
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Chipper Safety and Maintenance - CalLine Equipment
January 27, 2017
Santa Fe Springs, CA
Commercial Companies are limited to 4 participants. Municipalities are limited to 2 participants.
FOR OPERATORS ONLY!
The brush chipper is one of the most common and potentially hazardous tools that is used daily in the tree care profession. In addition to this, it is often the first piece of equipment that a new employee will use. When misused, these necessary machines are involved with almost 20 fatalities and several hundred serious injuries per year.
This applied workshop will cover basic operations and safety for chippers and will feature a classroom presentation and live outdoor demonstrations of the equipment's safety features.
Featured Speakers:
Noe Cardenas, CTSP, La Verne, CA
Denny Knoll, Sacramento, CA
Bruce Bartling, Livermore, CA
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Trees and Risk: What we need to know
January 31, 2017
Las Vegas, NV
with live feeds through out Nevada
Join us for a day of talking about reducing your risk in tree risk assessment by knowing the law. We'll hear from Kevin Eckert on how to calculate the likelihood of failure and the importance of needing a standardized assessment process. The speakers will be onsite in Las Vegas with live video feeds in different locations.
This is a live video feed that requires you to be onsite. This is not a webinar.
Reno (Live video feed)-
SOLD OUT!
Carson City (Live video feed)-
Register Now!
Elko- (Live video feed)-
Register Now!
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Trees and Risk: What we need to know
February 9, 2017
Phoenix, AZ
Join us for a day of talking about reducing your risk in tree risk assessment by knowing the law. We'll hear from Kevin Eckert on how to calculate the likelihood of failure and the importance of needing a standardized assessment process. Other speakers will be onsite.
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California Tree Failure Report Program
March 23, 2017
Fullerton, CA
More information coming soon!
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TRAQ - Northern California
March 22 - 24, 2017
Palo Alto, CA
Registration is now open.
Register today to reserve your spot!
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TRAQ - Southern California
March 27- 29, 2017
Jurupa Valley, CA
Registration is now open.
Register today to reserve your spot!
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Chipper Safety and Maintenance - CalLine Equipment
March 31, 2017
Sacramento, CA
More information coming soon!
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Certified Arborist Exam Prep Courses
January 28, 2017
Bakersfield, CA
The Tree Foundation of Kern presents the International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist Exam Prep classes.
Class begin on Saturday January 28, 2017 at 10:30 am. For more information please contact Melissa at treeinfo@urbanforest.org or see the meeting Flyer!
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TCIA's Winter Management Conference
February 5 - 9, 2017
Puerto Rico
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WTMS - Palmfoolery: Palms are not trees!
February 9, 2017
San Marino, CA
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TCIA SH Grant EHAP
February 17, 2017
Arcadia, CA
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ASCA 2017 Consulting Academy
February 21 - 24, 2017
San Diego, CA
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Nevada Landscape Association's 26th Annual Trade Show
February 23, 2017
Reno, NV
26th Annual Trade Show and Conference
"Education in Our Business"
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A300 Planting and Transplanting Summit- TCIA
March 28, 2017
Reno, NV
ANSI A300 standards are the generally accepted industry standards for tree care practices. The ASC A300 committee, comprised of representatives from a broad and diverse group of industrial and governmental organizations, holds meetings, workshops and other events around the country in order to educate and solicit contributions from the industry on performance standards for managing trees, shrubs and other woody plants.
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CTSP Workshop - Advanced Safety/Behavioral Workshop
April 4 & 5, 2017
Arcadia, CA
Two-Day Advanced Safety/Behavioral Workshop and Cerification Exam. Be aware that in order to attend the workshop and be eligible to take the CTSP exam you must enroll in the program and successfully complete the homework (all 13 critical thinking exercises & safety program checklist). Request a registration form by phone 603-314-5380 or by email
ikochurov@tcia.org.
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