Conference updates from the International Society of Arboriculture. http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/ Mon, 13 May 2013 10:37:28 GMT Mon, 13 May 2013 10:37:28 GMT If you have not yet registered for the ISA Annual International Conference in Toronto, don't wait much longer. Save on registration fees when you register by May 31st. Hotels are also filling up quickly so make your reservations soon. http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/registrationAndHousing.aspx 5/7/2013 11:49:04 AM 920 Check out the current list of Tree Risk Assessment Qualification events being offered and get registered to take a course. http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/workshopsAndSymposia/TRAQevents.aspx 5/2/2013 11:48:02 AM 917 Congratulations Scott Forrest and Jessica Knott, 2013 APTCC Champions.Thank you to the New Zealand Chapter and to all the volunteers for another successful Asia Pacific Tree Climbing Championship. Check out the complete competition results http://www.itcc-isa.com/events/regional/aptcc/results.aspx 4/5/2013 12:22:01 PM 902 Many thanks to the committee chairs and Board members who were present last week for ISA's annual strategic planning session. Lots of big things to look forward to in 2014 and beyond! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151471546172557&set=a.135901207556.110179.97576797556&type=1&relevant_count=1&ref=nf 3/14/2013 11:23:37 AM 894 Boston.com's 'The Green Blog' highlights the upcoming 2013 STIHL Tour des Trees. http://ow.ly/hLgHQ 2/25/2013 3:31:23 PM 880 Registration is now open for the 2013 ISA Annual International Conference and Trade Show. Look for details online and with your February issue of Arborist News. http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/registrationAndHousing.aspx 5/7/2013 11:46:46 AM 846 We are recruiting volunteers for the NATCC to be held in Newark, NJ April 27 and 28. Visit the NATCC site for a volunteer form. http://www.itcc-isa.com/events/regional/natcc/volunteerforms.aspx 4/5/2013 12:19:10 PM 842 Submit by March 29. Do you know someone deserving of one of ISA's top awards? Submit your nomination now. http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/awardsPrograms/internationalAwards.aspx 4/1/2013 1:37:51 PM 835 At ISA Headquarters, we're looking forward to the new year—including the 2013 ISA Conference in Toronto! Did you know that beneath the streets of Toronto lies Canada’s largest continuous underground pedestrian system, known as PATH, which connects 17.5 miles (28 km) of shopping, services, and entertainment? Definitely a destination to check out if you can make it to conference! http://www.toronto.ca/path/ 12/11/2012 4:26:38 PM 816 The next business meeting of the Accredited Standards Commitee Z133 (ANSI Standard for Arboricultural Operations—Safety Requirements) will take place on December 12, 2012, at the Westin Baltimore Washington Airport—BWI in Linthicum, Maryland. A newly-seated commitee will initiate the next revision cycle, which requires a complete review of the ANSI Z133-2012 standard for the anticipated 2017 revision. For more information, please contact Janet Huber at ISA, ASC Z133 Secretariat, by phone (217) 355-9411 ext. 259, or by email at jhuber@isa-arbor.com. http://www.isa-arbor.com/store/product.aspx?ProductID=122 12/12/2012 9:23:58 AM 789 On the last day of the 2012 ISA Leadership Workshop, attendees from across four generations work together to build a bridge—a symbol of learning to communicate with everyone, whatever their perspective. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151216066922557&set=a.135901207556.110179.97576797556&type=1&relevant_count=1 11/2/2012 4:44:48 PM 786 75 chapter leaders from 13 countries have gathered in Champaign, Illinois, this week for the 2012 ISA Annual Leadership Workshop. One key activity in the workshop is a global arboriculture issues forum, where participants are discussing trends, concerns, and topics of interest to the profession. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151212809752557&set=a.135901207556.110179.97576797556&type=1&relevant_count=1 10/31/2012 4:02:30 PM 784 Submit your proposal now for the 2013 ISA Conference in Toronto! Deadline is October 15, 2012. http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/submitPresentation.aspx 10/19/2012 8:57:05 AM 748 Congratulations Beddes Strasser and Veronika Ericsson. Find out complete competition results on the ITCC website. http://www.itcc-isa.com/results/2012results.aspx 11/7/2012 10:11:38 AM 729 The review period for the ITCC Technical Advisory Committee proposed set of Performance Criteria has been extended. The review period will now close on October 31, 2012. http://www.isa-arbor.com/newsroom/industryNews/index.aspx 11/7/2012 9:58:11 AM 708 REMINDER: Monday, July 23, is the LAST day to pre-register for the 2012 ISA Conference! Register now or you must pay on-site in Portland, Oregon. http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/registrationAndHousing.aspx 7/20/2012 4:49:09 PM 706 The last day to pre-register for the 2012 ISA Annual Conference is Monday, July 23. Don't wait, register today! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/registrationAndHousing.aspx 7/10/2012 3:07:45 PM 696 The ISA Trade Show goes hand in hand with the ISA Annual Conference each year. Over 100 booths will be on display August 12-14 at the Oregon Convention Center to give you an opportunity to network and research the latest in arboriculture. Learn more and see the map of exhibitors at our website! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/tradeShow.aspx 6/25/2012 11:20:53 AM 689 More than 50 members of the Belgian Arborist Association have arrived at the European Tree Climbing Championship in Germany to volunteer with set-up and judging and to showcase the skill of their climbing community. Pictured here are some of the Belgian board members, officers, and volunteers who met with Samantha Koon, ISA Marketing and Membership Director, to talk about how ISA can better serve their members. http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/c67.0.403.403/p403x403/547343_10150972490472557_1243760997_n.jpg 6/21/2012 3:15:11 PM 685 Last chance! Today is the LAST day to register for the 2012 ISA Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon, for the early discount rate. Sign up today to save! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/registrationAndHousing.aspx 5/31/2012 11:19:49 AM 668 Looking for some extra fun at the 2012 ISA Conference in Portland, Oregon? SCA wants you to gather up a team and support the Tree Dynamics Fund in the 2012 Rakemaster Challenge! This year will be better than ever, so grab your silly hats and get ready to rake! http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/p480x480/600782_10150924163682557_97576797556_9763387_843975790_n.jpg 5/30/2012 4:18:47 PM 667 Don't forget that the early registration rate is only in effect for the 2012 ISA Conference for one more week! Deadline for the discount is May 31. Register today! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/registrationAndHousing.aspx 5/24/2012 4:20:54 PM 660 The fourth special event we want you to know about on Wednesday, August 15, in Portland, Oregon, a/k/a "P.A. Day" at the 2012 ISA Annual Conference, is the AREA Luncheon. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet with AREA colleagues and discuss the current state of arboricultural research and education. Everyone is welcome, and students are especially encouraged to join! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/optionalActivities.aspx 5/22/2012 4:41:01 PM 656 Never been to Portland, Oregon? Here is a unique sneak peek of the site of the 2012 ISA Annual Conference and International Tree Climbing Championships! https://vimeo.com/41011190 5/17/2012 4:31:15 PM 652 Are you going to the ISA Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon, this August? Don't forget to book your hotel room! Room blocks in the conference hotels are already filling up! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/registrationAndHousing.aspx 5/16/2012 5:02:32 PM 651 Be sure to register early for the Environmental Concerns in Rights-of-Way Management: 10th International Symposium held in Phoenix, Arizona, on September 30–October 3. http://www.regonline.com/Rights-of-WaySymposium10 5/23/2012 3:28:43 PM 648 There's something for everyone on "P.A. Day" at the ISA Annual Conference! On Wednesday, August, 15, SCA Members are invited to join in on a tour of Collier Arbor Care, Inc., in Clackamas, Oregon, featuring their best practices in sustainability. Please note that the SCA business meeting will be also be held that day. http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/optionalActivities.aspx 5/9/2012 4:58:34 PM 642 The 2012 ISA Conference is drawing nearer, but there's still time to save on your trip to Portland, Oregon! Remember to register before May 31 so you don't miss out on the early-bird discounted rate! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/registrationAndHousing.aspx 5/8/2012 3:59:50 PM 640 SMA Members, you, too, have your own special activities scheduled for "P.A. Day" on Wednesday, August, 15, at the ISA Conference in Portland! Your tour schedule includes stops downtown, the Ira Keller Fountain, the Hoyt Arboretum, Washington Park, and South Park Blocks. Learn more at the ISA website! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/optionalActivities.aspx 5/1/2012 4:46:17 PM 633 We're excited about "P.A. Day" at the 2012 ISA Conference in Portland, Oregon. On Wednesday, August 15, each of ISA's four Professional Affiliates will be hosting opportunities for their members to network together. For example, the Utility Arborist Association will be holding a luncheon between 11:00 and 12:30 that day at the Oregon Convention Center in conjunction with their educational session track so that UAA colleagues can reunite. (Register in advance to save on the cost of admission!) http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/optionalActivities.aspx 4/25/2012 4:28:00 PM 625 There's so much to experience in Portland, Oregon! Here are just a few of the optional activities available to you if you travel there this August with the ISA Annual Conference! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/optionalActivities.aspx 3/29/2012 4:02:32 PM 606 Have you booked your hotel reservations for the 2012 ISA Annual Conference in Portland yet? You can do so online today! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/registrationAndHousing.aspx 3/26/2012 3:46:41 PM 602 You still have time to register early and save. Register by May 31 for the lowest conference registration rate. Register online today! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/registrationAndHousing.aspx 6/1/2012 8:14:03 AM 535 Already thinking about the 2012 ISA Annual Conference? You can book your housing online now! Reserve your room in Portland, Oregon, today, and cross it off your to-do list! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/registrationAndHousing.aspx 11/14/2011 11:56:13 AM 488 The ITCC Rules Committee is currently reviewing the rules for any changes for 2012. If you have a question or comment you wish to be considered, please submit via the online submission form at http://itcc.isa-arbor.com/rules-scoring/ruleChangeForm.aspx. http://itcc.isa-arbor.com/rules-scoring/ruleChangeForm.aspx 11/9/2011 4:58:22 PM 483 Today kicks off the first full day of the 2011 Annual ISA Leadership Workshop! Executives and officers from ISA's regional chapters, associate organizations, and other related groups all over the world are gathered in Champaign, Illinois, home of ISA Headquarters, for a few days of networking and learning. When they return home, they'll be ready to make their programs better than ever! Find the ISA Chapter or Associate Organization nearest you on our website. http://www.isa-arbor.com/membership/localChapters/index.aspx 10/26/2011 10:44:08 AM 470 REMINDER: Today is the LAST day to submit your presentation proposal for the 2012 ISA Conference in Portland, Oregon, August 11-15, 2012! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/submitPresentation.aspx 10/17/2011 10:36:44 AM 455 DON'T FORGET! ISA is seeking proposals for presentations for its 88th Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon, August 11-15, 2012. The deadline to submit your proposal is Monday, October 17! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/submitPresentation.aspx 10/11/2011 2:15:52 PM 445 ISA is still seeking proposals for presentations for its 88th Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon, August 11-15, 2012. Deadline for proposal submission is MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2011. http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/submitPresentation.aspx 10/5/2011 8:49:34 AM 438 ISA is seeking proposals for presentations for its 88th Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon, August 11-15, 2012. Deadline for proposal submission is October 17, 2011 http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/submitPresentation.aspx 10/18/2011 9:02:32 AM 420 Learn more about each of the 2011 ISA Awards of Distinction winners, who have made great contributions to arboriculture through research, education, and publishing. Congratulations to all! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/resources/event_Awards_of_Distinction_Recipients.pdf 7/28/2011 3:22:17 PM 386 Conference attendees are about to embark on their last day of learning in the land down under! Many educational sessions are being held today, including one by ISA Headquarters' very own Educational Development Manager, Luana Vargas, who will be speaking on the training and education of arborists at 9:45 a.m. Sydney time. Enjoy the day, everyone! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/presenterBiography.aspx?ID=403 7/26/2011 3:57:08 PM 382 The results are up for the top finishers in every category at the 2011 ITCC. Congratulations again to all of the climbers, and thanks to our many volunteers and sponsors! See you next year in Portland, Oregon! http://itcc.isa-arbor.com/results/2011results.aspx 7/26/2011 9:31:53 AM 380 And New Zealand sweeps the ITCC Masters! Men: 1st - Scott Forrest, New Zealand 2nd - Joe Harris, Australia 3rd - Jonathon Turnbull, UK/I 4th - Johan Gustavsson, Sweden 5th - Jared Abrojena, Western/NATCC Women: 1st - Chrissy Spence, New Zealand 2nd - Jessica Knott, Australia 3rd - Kiah Martin, Australia/Asia-Pacific Congratulations to you all! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/itccAndArborFair.aspx 7/25/2011 3:40:58 PM 377 ISA is seeking proposals for presentations for its 88th Annual Conference to be held in Portland, Oregon, USA, August 11-15, 2012. Sustainability is the focus of the conference and the theme is "Trees: A Global Necessity." The deadline for submissions is Monday, October 17, 2011. http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/submitPresentation.aspx 7/18/2011 2:56:55 PM 368 Check out this open-source project started by 2011 Australia Conference speakers Amber Bieg and Kelaine Vargas. Those of you around San Francisco can help create a map of your urban forest, one tree at a time. http://urbanforestmap.org/ 7/11/2011 1:54:30 PM 361 Please read the important reminders for all registered attendees of the 2011 ISA Annual International Conference in Australia. http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/resources/events_Conference_2011Delegate%20Reminders.pdf 8/8/2011 1:25:23 PM 359 The deadline for room reservations within the ISA block has passed. Please contact WaldronSmith Management (isa-arbor@wsm.com.au)to make your room reservation request. Rates and space availability are not guaranteed. http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/registrationAndHousing.aspx 7/8/2011 10:27:11 AM 354 Now two-days of utility educational programming at the ISA Annual Conference in Sydney. See the conference website for complete details. http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/tuesdayUtilitySessions.aspx 8/8/2011 1:25:33 PM 274 Early Registration Deadline Extended. 2011 ISA Conference early registration deadline is now April 14. Register now at http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/registrationAndHousing.aspx http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/registrationAndHousing.aspx 4/5/2011 10:15:20 AM 259 Traveling to Australia for the 2011 ISA Conference? Ideas and information for arranging your transportation from the Sydney airport to Parramatta can be found on the Attendee Information page of the ISA Conference website, linked below. Looking forward to seeing you there! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/attendeeInformation.aspx 3/30/2011 10:23:13 AM 255 ISA Conference attendees - The deadline to register early for this year's conference is coming up this Friday. Don't miss out on the savings and convenience of registering early! Visit the page below for registration information, conference events, other activities to enjoy in Australia, and more. And don't forget - register before this Friday, April 1st to save. See you there! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/registrationAndHousing.aspx%20 3/29/2011 3:42:51 PM 252 Register now for this year's conference and save! April 1 is the early registration deadline for the 2011 ISA Conference in Sydney, Australia. To save money on registration fees and ticket prices, visit the link below. http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/registrationAndHousing.aspx 3/23/2011 12:40:57 PM 243 Following this year's ISA Conference and International Tree Climbing Championship, stay on for the 2011 World Arbor Camp in Queensland, Australia, July 28th through the 30th. Follow the link below for information including a PDF flyer with details. http://www.qaa.net.au/page/wrld_arbrcmp.html 3/22/2011 9:59:00 AM 240 ISA Conference attendees - Follow the link below for information on Early Registration. Save money by registering before the deadline, which is coming up fast! Visit the page below for registration information, conference events, other activities to enjoy in Australia, and more. And don't forget - register before April 1st to save. See you there! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/registrationAndHousing.aspx 3/22/2011 9:58:54 AM 235 In addition to the information we posted earlier about travel visa and passport requirements, visit out website below for much more conference info, including travel planning, attractions in Sydney and Parramatta, and much more. http://www.isa-arbor.org/events/conference/attendeeInformation.aspx 3/2/2011 3:18:21 PM 215 Important info about this year's conference - All visitors (except in rare cases) require a visa and passport to enter Australia. International visitors attending the conference should, in most instances, apply for a short stay business visitor visa (subclass 456). Follow the link below (PDF) for information. http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/resources/events_Conference_2011ISAvisainformation.pdf 3/2/2011 11:15:52 AM 213 A variety of optional tours and activities are available for Conference goers this year, including tasting wine, chocolates, and cheese on The Hunter Valley Wine Tour and visit to Hunter Valley Gardens. Travel through the beautiful Australian countryside two hours north of Sydney to visit up to five wineries. Follow the link below for information on this and several other available options. http://www.isa-arbor.org/events/conference/optionalActivities.aspx 2/23/2011 3:14:19 PM 204 Want to get up close to koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, dingoes, emus and other Australian wildlife? Then sign up for the Blue Mountains Experience tour while you are in Australia for the 2011 ISA Annual Conference. To learn more about this and other exciting opportunities, visit the Optional Activities page on the conference website link below. And join us Down Under for the 2011 ISA Conference! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/optionalActivities.aspx 2/23/2011 3:14:32 PM 187 Plan your trip to the ISA Annual Conference in Australia now. Hotel rooms are now available at a discounted rate for conference goers. Follow the link below for more information on how to book your room in advance and save. And don't forget the 2011 ISA International Conference and International Tree Climbing Championship takes place 23-27 of July, 2011 in Sydney, Australia. http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/registrationAndHousing.aspx 2/10/2011 3:12:12 PM 175 Are you going to be in Australia for the 2011 ISA Conference and ITCC? Are you interested in volunteering as a scorer or technician for the ITCC while you're there? Take part in the event on an even bigger level by volunteering to get involved. E-mail itcc@isa-arbor.com for more information on how you can volunteer for the event. http://www.isa-arbor.org/events/treeClimbingChampionships/index.aspx 2/10/2011 3:12:07 PM 172 All visitors (with the exception of New Zealand citizens traveling on a New Zealand passport) require a visa to enter Australia. International visitors attending the conference should, in most instances, apply for a short stay business visitor visa (subclass 456). http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/resources/events_Conference_2011ISAvisainformation.pdf 1/11/2011 3:28:15 PM 151 Registration is now available for the ISA Annual Conference in Australia. Register by April 1, 2011 to get discounted pricing. http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/registrationAndHousing.aspx 12/14/2010 4:04:30 PM 142 Mark your calendar now and save the date for the 2011 Annual Conference and Trade Show, held in Sydney, Australia on July 23-27, 2011. ISA is excited to travel to Australia for the conference and we hope that you’ll make plans to join us down under. Information about hotels, local vegetation, and things to do in Sydney are featured in the brochure on the following pages of this newsletter. We hope you’ll join us for an outstanding educational conference held in one of the world’s most exciting cities! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/index.aspx 10/18/2010 2:28:56 PM 130