Important News and Upcoming Events

New events & announcements have been added to the calendar ( Update 7/28/10)

 

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It’s Election Time!

The ISA-RMC is looking for new volunteers to run for their board of directors. If you are an Active Member of both the International Society of Arboriculture and the Rocky Mountain Chapter and would like to get more involved, this is the perfect opportunity!  Click here to see descriptions of available positions.

Directors are elected by mail ballot prior to the annual meeting each year in the fall. If you are interested in running for a director position on the ISA-RMC Board please contact the ISA-RMC office at 303-756-1815 or by email at kathleen@hughesstuart.com or the nominating committee chair, Paul Bryan Jones at pbjtrees@taosnet.com with your name, position volunteering for, and bio of yourself to the Chapter office.

Ballots will be sent out July 30th so please be sure to submit your nominations to the Chapter office by July 21st. For more information about available positions please contact the Chapter office.
 
The ISA-RMC Board of Directors work hard for their members and are constantly striving for the betterment of the Chapter. We hope you will join us!
 
Your involvement and leadership is necessary to keep our Chapter growing and vital.
 
Thank you,
 
ISA-RMC Staff and Nominating Committee

ISA-Rocky Mountain Chapter Strategic Planning Meeting

Wednesday, August 25, 2010
1-4pm
ISA-RMC Chapter Office, Greenwood Village, CO

ISA-Rocky Mountain Chapter Annual Conference

Download Invitation Packet (Hotel Information, Schedule, Registration Form)
September 30-October 1, 2010
The Crowne Plaza Denver International Airport
Questions: 303-756-1815
Exhibitor Form

Register Today online. Click here

ISA-Rocky Mountain Chapter Tree Climbing Championship

October 2, 2010
Denver, CO
Download Registration Form
Sponsorship Form

TCI EXPO 2010

November 11-13, 2010
David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA.
To learn more, or register, please visit www.tcia.org

Save the Date!!!
ISA-RMC Pesticide Applicator’s Workshop

November 18-19, 2010
Douglas County Fairgrounds, Castle Rock, CO

AEA Arboricultural Training & Education

This extensive course will cover all domains you will be tested on for the Certified Arborist exam. Learn and master the knowledge and skills necessary to become an ISA Certified Arborist.

Download Registration Booklet

Wyoming Classes begin September 21 (register by September 7)
Download Wyoming Schedule

Colorado Classes begin September 23 (register by September 9)
Download Colorado Schedule

It's Time to Start Thinking About Arbor Day!

Download the Gold Leaf Award Application here. The categories are Outstanding Arbor Day Activities and Outstanding Community Landscape Beautification. Remember to include all documention when you submit your application (i.e. pictures, newspapers clippings, announcements, etc.)

If there are any questions, contact the chapter office 303-756-1815.

Local Green Enthusiast’s 12th Ride in America’s
Largest Fundraiser for Trees

Aurora plant pathologist to cycle across the Northeast in the STIHL Tour des Trees

(AURORA, Colo.) – Steve Geist, a local plant pathologist with Swingle Lawn Tree and Landscape care, will devote a week of his summer to ride in the STIHL Tour des Trees, a weeklong, 500-mile, cross-country cycling event. Read Full Press Release

Online testing now available in our Chapter for the Arborist Certification Exam!!!

Click here (Online Testing Sites) to see the locations in your state, or click here (http://www.isa-arbor.com/certification/resources/PearsonVUE_CertTestCenters.pdf) to be connected to the complete listing of testing sites.  Please note – once you complete your application for online testing, you will receive information on how to take the exam.  Remember to sign-up with the International office!

Any questions, please call the Chapter office 303-756-1815 or International 888-472-8733.

Tour des Trees Film

The highly anticipated Tour des Trees film has been posted on Current TV! Just click the link below and you'll be taken directly to it. This is a great rider recruitment tool.
http://current.com/items/89383312_tour_des_trees

Getting Current

Check out the Calendar page for more information on upcoming ISA events. We are also in the process of listing all upcoming exams and certifications on our Calendar of Exams.  We have updated our current publications, and a complete list of available literature can be found on the Publications page. Interested in joining the Rocky Mountain Chapter of ISA? Please have a look at the new information for Prospective Members on our membership page to learn about who we are and what we have to offer!

With over 16,000 members in thirty-five chapters worldwide, the International Society of Arboriculture is the largest and most influential tree care education and research organization in the world. The Rocky Mountain Chapter represents the interests of over 500 ISA members in the states of Colorado, Montana, New Mexico and Wyoming. The International Society of Arboriculture - Rocky Mountain Chapter is devoted to improving the care and understanding of trees in the Rocky Mountain Region, and to promoting professionalism in Arboriculture.