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SATURDAY

Past Presidents' BBQ
Plan to arrive at Innisbrook the day before the conference gets into full swing and join us for this tasty and fun family-oriented event. The Florida Chapter extends an invitation to all green industry professionals in the Tampa Bay area, Trees Florida attendees, ISA members, arborists and family
members to join us for networking with the Florida Chapter “family”! No alcohol please.  Dinner served at 4:00 PM. Conference registration is not required to attend the BBQ but you will need to RSVP!

- Trees Florida conference attendees: RSVP during your conference registration
- Non-conference individuals: RSVP on www.floridaisa.org

Space is limited - RSVP early!

 Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club...
...offers more Saturday activities to registered resort guests:
-  At dusk watch The Lorax at “Dive-In Movie Night” at the Loch Ness Pool
-  7 PM - 10 PM  Live music at the Osprey Sports Bar.

SUNDAY

ISA Certified Arborist Exam
Register separately with ISA (Champaign, IL) at least 12 business days prior to exam day.

Tree Academy Options:
ACADEMY 1  |  URBAN FORESTRY FIELD STUDY: Celebrating Our Roots in Pinellas County
9:00 AM (board bus at 8:45) to 4:00 PM - Lunch provided 
Come prepared to spend parts of the day outdoors with hats, sunglasses & sunscreen.
ISA CEUs: 7-Arborist, 7-Municipal, 7-Tree Worker, BCMA (3-Mgmt, 4-Practice)
Other CEUs: 4-FNGLA, 4-LIAF 
•    Dunedin Tree Arboretum - Alan Mayberry
•    Hammock Park, Dunedin - Ron Litts
•    Safety Harbor Library (Baranoff Oak) - Joe Samnik
•    Brooker Creek Preserve, Tarpon Springs - Dr. Craig Huegel
•    Upper Tampa Bay Regional Park - Sheryl Bowman
Lunch and beverages will be provided. This field study has LIMITED SEATING - REGISTER EARLY!

ACADEMY 2   |   TREE PRESERVATION: Connecting Our Past to the Future
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM - Lunch provided
Come prepared to spend parts of the day outdoors with hats, sunglasses & sunscreen.
ISA CEUs:  7-Arborist, 7-Municipal, 7-Tree Worker, BCMA (3-Mgmt, 3-Prac, 1-Sci)
Other CEUs: 4-FNGLA, 4-LIAF  
•    Preservation: How It Works and Making It Happen - Joe Samnik
•    Preservation Demonstrations (outdoor) - Lori Ballard & Dr. Ed Gilman
•    Physiology of Trees & How They React to Change - Dr. Andrew Koeser
•    Structural Pruning and Tree Preservation - Dr. Ed Gilman
•    Pruning and Protection Demonstrations (outdoor) - Dr. Ed Gilman & Lauren Lanphear       
•    The Business Side of Lightning Protection & Cabling and Bracing - Lauren Lanphear 
 
WELCOME RECEPTION with Exhibitors and Sponsors (5:00 PM to 6:30 PM)
Join us at the Sunday reception in the exhibit hall for hors d’oeuvres and drinks with exhibitors, attending sponsors and friends. One drink ticket per registration will be provided.

TreesAreCool PUB CRAWL (6:30 PM to 10:30 PM)
Directly following the Welcome Reception, join friends and colleagues for the TreesAreCool Pub Crawl!  Depart Inverness Hall on resort buses that will provide complimentary transportation to pre-determined Innisbrook venues.  Stops are scheduled at the Osprey Sports Bar and the Turnberry Pub. Travel back to your on-site lodging  via resort buses. Food/beverages on your own.

MONDAY

GENERAL SESSION  (8:00 AM to 2:30 PM - Lunch provided)
ISA CEUs: 5-Arborist, 5-Municipal, BCMA (4-Mgmt, 1-Science)
Other CEUs:  4-LA (course #00009516), 4-FNGLA, 4-LIAF, 4-FACE, 4-SAF
•    Opening Introductions & Welcome
•    KEYNOTE ADDRESS: A World of Arboriculture - Lauren Lanphear, South Euclid, OH
•    The Future of the Nursery Business - Timothee Sallin
•    Explaining the Species Rating List - Lori Ballard
•    Palm Biology & Implications for Landscape Management - Don Hodel, Los Angeles, CA
•    Social Media Marketing - Lauren Lanphear, South Euclid, OH
•    Arboriculture Around the World - Jim Skiera, Champaign, IL

BREAKOUT SESSION 1 "What's Up Doc?" (3:00 PM to 5:00 PM)
ISA CEUs: 2-Arborist, 2-Municipal, BCMA (2-Science)
Other CEUs:  2-LA (course #00009517), 2-FACE, 2-SAF
•    Florida Urban Tree Disease Update - Dr. Jason Smith
•    Tree Risk Assessment: Current Practice, Past Findings & Persisting Research Gaps - Dr. Andrew Koeser
•    How to Identify Palms - Don Hodel, Los Angeles, CA

BREAKOUT SESSION 2 "Utiity/Municipal Arboriculture: It's a High-Tension World"  (3:00 PM to 5:00 PM)
ISA CEUs: 2-Arborist, 2-Municipal, 1.5 Utility, BCMA (2 Mgmt)
Other CEUs:  1.5-LA (course #00009518), 1.5-FACE, 1.5-SAF
•    New Regulations Impacting Vegetation Management for Utilities - Wayne Zimmerman
•    Customer Expectations of a Utility Arborist - Ken LaCasse
•    Utility & Municipal Arborists: Two Industries, Same Objective - Mark Roberts, Aukland, NZ

MONDAY NIGHT SOCIAL (8:00 PM to 10:00 PM)
Splish-Splash!  Bring your family & join your friends for the Trees Florida 2014 Monday Night Social at the Innisbrook Copperhead swimming pool.  See you there! Complimentary hors d'oervres and 2 drink tickets provided.

TUESDAY

BREAKOUT SESSION 1 "What's Up Doc?" (8:00 AM to 10:00 AM)
ISA CEUs: 2-Arborist, 2-Municipal, BCMA (2-Science)
Other CEUs:  2-LA (course #00009517), 2-FACE, 2-SAF
•    Florida Urban Tree Disease Update - Dr. Jason Smith
•    Tree Risk Assessment: Current Practice, Past Findings & Persisting Research Gaps - Dr. Andrew
      Koeser
•    How to Identify Palms - Don Hodel, Los Angeles, CA

BREAKOUT SESSION 2 "Diagnostic Skills" (8:00 AM to 10:00 AM)
ISA CEUs: 2-Arborist, 2-Municipal, BCMA (2-Science)
Other CEUs:  2-LA (course #00009519), 2-FACE, 2-SAF
•    Testing Your Diagnostic Skills - Dr. A.D. Ali & Norm Easey

Silent Auction Bidding Ends at 10:30 AM - remember to pay for & pick up your TREE Fund Silent Auction items during this break!

GENERAL SESSION (10:45 AM to 3:15 PM - Lunch provided)
ISA CEUs: 4.5-Arborist, 4.5-Municipal, BCMA (3-Mgmt, 1.5-Science)
Other CEUs: 3025-LA (course #00009520), 4-FNGLA, 4-LIAF, 3-FACE, 3-SAF
•    What's New in Chamaedorea - Don Hodel, Los Angeles, CA
•    Citrus Greening - Jamie Burrow
•    12:00 PM LUNCHEON WITH GUEST SPEAKER: Joe Samnik Presents a Politically Incorrect Luncheon
•    Clinical Effect of Trunk Injections on Palms - Dr. Stephanie Bledsoe
•    Myth Busters - Dr Ed Gilman

Conference Adjourns (3:15 PM)