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Serve on the WCISA Board of Directors or
Nominate a Colleague
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The WCISA Board of Directors is currently in need of good people from across the chapter to continue the tradition of dedication and commitment set by current and previous officers and Board members. Become involved by submitting a nomination now. The nominations must be received by Past President Lisa Smith no later than November 30, 2017.
Current positions available for nominations:
Vice President (Term 2018 - 2019)
Director (Term 2018 - 2022)
ISA Representative (Term 2018 -2021)
To submit your Nomination Click Here
Nominations received after that date may not be considered.
Note: All nominations will be vetted by the Nominations Committee
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WCISA Board of Directors
2017-2018
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2016 Award Winners
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A Colleague Today!
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The Awards Committee is seeking nominations from our Active Members for the annual awards that are given at the annual conference to individuals and agencies that deserve recognition for their efforts to enhance the urban environment through public outreach, education and volunteerism. Contact Rose Epperson with your questions.
Nominations close on December 31, 2017. To submit your nomination and for a list of awards visit: WCISA Awards
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Bring the TreeCircus to your kid's school
Spring 2018 California Tour
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TreeCircus will be touring California once again in celebration of California's Urban Forest in 2017/18. This high energy group will hold about 16 "edu-taining" assemblies at schools throughout the state!
During their performances, TreeCircus will dig into biology, urban forestry, and even careers in arboriculture. They'll help students understand how their local trees can lower the temperature and raise their spirits. Throughout the program participants will learn all about trees, including their value, why we should plant more of them, and even how to climb trees like the pros. Student participation is central to the show's success.
Southern California- March 5 -7, 2018
Northern California- March 12 - 13, 2018
Sacramento Area- March 15 -16, 2018
Interested in having the TreeCircus at your school please submit your application online TreeCircus Spring 2018
These assemblies are sponsored by Cal Fire and the US Forest Service - they are provided to schools at no cost!
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Chainsaw Safety with Anthony Tresselt - NATS
November 16, 2017 - Anaheim, CA
Register Now to Reserve your Seat!
This will help companies verify, according to OSHA and ANSI Z133.1 guideline, that they have given safety training to all your employees according to their job descriptions. It also helps to verify that employees understand basic safety concepts required to work on the ground during tree care operations, and are qualified to work as ground workers. Registration fee includes the Chainsaw Safety workbook. Sign-in begins at 8:30 am. Appropriate attire and PPE needed. Inside and outside instruction.
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Pest and Disease Annual Symposium
November 16, 2017 -
Saratoga, CA
Need DPR Hours?
Join us for the 13th Annual Pest and Disease Symposium focusing on management of comment and invasive pests. We'll be covering new developments in landscape Phytophthora, P. ramorum management, boxwood blight, composts, drought and pest interaction, and quarantines.
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TRAQ Renewal Information
Effective September 15, 2017, the time period for renewal of a Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) begins 18 months prior to the credential holder's expiration date.
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ANSI Z133 Updates
As the 2017 revision of the Z133 Standard (Safety Requirements for Arboricultural Operations) will soon be in print and available for purchase, the new Accredited Standards Committee for the 2022 revision of the Z133 is in the process of being seated. And, check out the sharp, new "Z" logo!
Read more
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Arbor Day Award Nominations Deadline November 3, 2017
Do you know individuals, organizations or communities going above and beyond in tree planting and environmental practices? The Arbor Day Foundation is seeking nominations for the annual Arbor Day Awards.
These awards, presented by the Foundation, recognize conservation efforts such as tree planting and care, Arbor Day celebrations, education, community projects, and roadside beautification on an international, national, state, and community level. Learn more about the awards and their criteria by visiting
arborday.org/awards
Nominations for 2018 awards will be accepted through November 3, 2017.
Nomination Form
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CEU Resources
Looking for more CEU opportunities? Don't forget to check 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.
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Western Arborist Magazine: Home Study Quizzes Online
Still have some home study quizzes to submit for credit. Here are the online links for all of the home study quizzes that are still available for submission.
Please Note: Home Study Quizzes are ONLY available to members.
Fall 2016: Trees and Water Part II
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Closes November 1, 2017
Winter 2016: Root Crown Excavation
Spring 2017: Scolytid beetle and Fungal Symbionts
Summer 2017: The Urban Soil as a Rooting Environment
Fall 2017: Entomology for arborists
If you need the article or quiz, please contact
Rita Franco, 559-784-8733 or
rita@wcisa.net
Not a Member? Would like to become one?
Please contact Rita Franco
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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.
- LAUSD Seeks Tree Surgeons, Los Angeles, CA
- County of San Mateo Seeks Arborist, San Mateo, CA
- City of Chico Seeks Senior Tree Maintenance Worker, Chico, CA
- Integrity Tree Service Seeks Tree Climbers, Phoenix, AZ
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¿Necesita CEUs y no sabe por dónde empezar? El Western Chapter tiene varios artículos en español con cuestionario de un valor de .50 a 1 CEU. Comuníquese con Rita Franco al 559-784-8733 para más información o para obtener el cuestionario.
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Metodos de Seguridad Para Escalar Palmeras
November 4, 2017 - Sacramento, CA
Aprenda los conocimientos de escalar palmeras con seguridad. El seminario cubrirá las normas de seguridad, la evaluación de peligros en el lugar de trabajo, los procedimientos de emergencia y la preparación y mucho más. El seminario hacer p
resentado en Español
por Noe Cardenas.
Sacramento Tree Foundation
191 Lathrop Way Unit D
Sacramento, CA 95815
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Tree Risk Assessment Qualification
Need to renew your TRAQ qualification or get the qualification? We have two new session coming up in Hawaii. Registration is now open
If interested in attending this session, please contact,
contact Rita Franco 866-785-8960 ext. 104 or
rita@wcisa.net
to be added to the interest list and to be notified of future sessions. To learn more about the TRAQ qualification see
TRAQ Handbook
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Certification Exam Dates
Arborist ONLY: November 17, 2017- Reno, NV
To Register for an exam date or for additional information about certification please visit the ISA Website. |
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Tree Workers Workshop (ACTC)
November 3, 2017 - Chandler, AZ
This one day workshop will review the components in the exam. It will start with with Tree Health and Science and end the day with Rigging. To register for the Tree Worker Certification Exams
click here for information on exam, or call 1-888-472-8733 for details.
Location:
Morning Session- City of Chandler, Parks and Recreation
650 E. Ryan Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85286
Afternoon Session- Folley Memorial Park
601 E. Frye Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85225
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Arborist Certification Prep &
Certified Arborist Review Series
November 14 - 16, 2017 - Reno, NV
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The Nevada Shade Tree Council (NSTC) and Washoe County Wilbur D. May Arboretum is sponsoring an Arborist Certification Preparatory Series designed to help prepare those interested in taking the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Arborist Certification Examination. This is also an excellent review course for certified arborists. This series will cover all chapters in the ISA Arborists' Certification Study Guide.
It will
consist of three, 7-hour days,
Tuesday,
November 14, 2017 - Thursday, November
16, 2017
Wilbur D. May Arboretum
Ranch House, 1595 North Sierra Street,
Reno, Nevada 89503.
Class registration to open October 3, 2017.
Limit: 25 attendees per day.
For More Information and registration
Click Here
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Sudden Oak Death presented Dr. Matteo Garbelotto
November 8, 2017 - Berkeley, CA
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