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Milwaukee, WI Permit No. 5654

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Summer Conference & BBQ Picnic

DIRECTIONS From the East: Traveling on I-94 west, exit on I-90 south (exit 138A). Continuing on I-90, exit at the West Beltline Highways12 &18 (exit 142A). Take the South Town Drive exit (Exit 264) and go south. From the West: From the West Beltline take the South Towne Drive exit (Exit 264) and go south. • Continue for almost one mile and then turn left on Moorland Road, which turns into Lake Farm Road after the road curves. • Turn left into the driveway at the Lussier Family Heritage Center sign. • As you enter, the building is on the left and the campground is on the right.

Growing the Arboricultural Roots: Promoting Proper Tree Planting, Tree Support Systems, PHC, and More

2016 Wisconsin Arborist Association Program Committee

Two Tracks of Education • Tree Disease Identifications and Treatments • EAB and Insect PHC • Tree Planting Techniques and Demonstrations • Tree Support Systems • Hybrid Approaches for Tree Climbing A Lunch-time Barbeque Feast Printed on Recycled Paper

Wisconsin Arborist Association PO Box 189 Eagle, WI 53119-0189

Richard Hauer, Chair | Gary Kohler, TCC Chair Todd Haefke / Jeff Boeder, Exhibitor Chairs Adam Alves David Laufenberg Larry Axlen David Lein Peggy Drescher Brian Pelot David Graham Ben Reince Ron Gumz Eric Romsos August Hoppe Aaron Schauer Dave Johnson Scott Schilling Kris Johnson Kim Sebastian Laura Jull John Thieme Chris Kramer Mike Wendt Randy Krouse

July 14, 2016 Lussier Family Heritage Center

photo courtesy of Tina Johnson

2016 Summer Conference Registration Form Name ____________________________________________ n Student WAA Member? n Yes n No Address ___________________________________________ City ______________________________________________ State ________________________ Zip __________________ Organization ________________________________________ Telephone__________________________________________ E-mail ____________________________________________

Additional Employees: Name ____________________________________________ n Student WAA Member? n Yes n No Name ____________________________________________ n Student WAA Member? n Yes n No Name ____________________________________________ n Student WAA Member? n Yes n No

Mark your calendars for Thursday, July 14, 2016! Join the WAA for the Summer Conference and Picnic at the Lussier Family Heritage Center in Madison. The Program Committee has put together another amazing line-up for this event. We are offering Two Tracks of Education to have something for everyone including information for climbers, planting information, and insect and disease information. This year’s line-up includes the one and only Chris Williamson bringing to light the important insect pests of the day, what’s new with EAB, and plant health care tips to save the day. Brian Hudelson will help you take a crack at how to identify common and emerging tree diseases and what current management strategies and treatments to use. The dynamic duo of Laura Jull and Dan Traas will discuss and demonstrate proper tree planting, considerations for plant

establishment and how to get the plant rooted firmly to branch ahead in life. A concurrent track will feature Aaron Schauer and Ryan Rodefer who will discuss the basics of tree support systems and how to advance your skills and support trees and reduce a tree risk. Colin Bugg will also help us examine different approaches to accessing different parts of the tree, making decisions on how complex you need to get depending on how much time you will be spending in a certain area. Just to make sure you can catch every topic, they will be repeated during the day so you won’t have to miss anything! Between the breaks, plan to bring your hunger on and enjoy a BBQ feast. Yes extra sauce and napkins are available. We look forward to seeing you in Madison!

Program 7:30-8:15 am 8:15-8:30 am

Registration Welcome – August Hoppe, WAA President

Conference Rates: WAA Members:

#________ @ $ 80 _____________

Track One – Tree Planting & PHC

Track Two – For Production Arborists

WAA Non-members:

#________ @ $ 90 _____________

8:30-10:00 am

8:30-9:30 am

#________ @ $125 _____________

10:00-10:30 am 10:30-11:15 am

With one-year membership included Student Member:

#________ @ $ 25 _____________

11:15-12:00 pm Late Registration (all registrants postmarked after July 1, 2016) Vegetarian Meals Needed

# _______@ $ 20 _____________

12:00-1:00 pm 1:00-2:30 pm

# _______

2:30-3:15 pm TOTAL PAYMENT ENCLOSED: $ ___________________________

3:15-4:00 pm

Enclose a check for the total due, payable to the Wisconsin Arborist Association. Return this form and payment to Wisconsin Arborist Association, PO Box 189, Eagle, WI 53119-0189.

Thriving, Not Just Surviving: The Effects of Tree Selection, Planting and Aftercare – Laura Jull & Dan Traas Morning Break with Vendors Important Insect Pests and EAB Plant Health Care – Identification and Treatment Options – Chris Williamson Tree Diseases – Identifications and Treatments – Brian Hudelson Lunch Thriving, Not Just Surviving: The Effects of Tree Selection, Planting and Aftercare – Laura Jull & Dan Traas Important Insect Pests and EAB Plant Health Care – Identification and Treatment Options – Chris Williamson Tree Diseases – Identifications and Treatments – Brian Hudelson

9:30-10:30 am 10:30-11:00 am 11:00-12:00 pm 12:00-1:00 pm 1:00-2:00 pm 2:00-3:00 pm 3:00-4:00 pm

Tree Support Systems to Increase Tree Longevity (Part One) – Aaron Schauer & Ryan Rodefer Hybrid Techniques for Moving around Within a Tree – Colin Bugg Morning Break with Vendors Tree Support Systems to Increase Tree Longevity (Part Two) – Aaron Schauer & Ryan Rodefer Lunch Tree Support Systems to Increase Tree Longevity (Part One) – Aaron Schauer & Ryan Rodefer Hybrid Techniques for Moving around Within a Tree – Colin Bugg Tree Support Systems to Increase Tree Longevity (Part Two) – Aaron Schauer & Ryan Rodefer

CEUs are available. ISA Arborist Certification and SAF Certified Forester will be provided for all conference sessions. Included with registration are a BBQ lunch buffet and refreshments, baked goods and snacks. Vendors will be on site as well.

On-line registration available at

www.waa-isa.org NO REFUNDS AFTER JULY 7, 2016 Registration includes: breaks, lunch, networking and a great opportunity to increase your arboricultural knowledge.

Conference Speakers Colin Bugg – Owner, Cambium Climbing LLC Brian Hudelson – Director of the Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic, UW–Madison

Laura Jull – Associate Professor of Horticulture, UW–Madison Ryan Rodefer – Certified Arborist, Wachtel Tree Science

Aaron Schauer – Owner/Operator, Trees 4 Life Dan Traas – President, Ranger Services, Inc. Chris Williamson – Turfgrass and Ornamental Entomologist, UW–Madison

Conference Questions: Call Tina Johnson (262) 899-0060 or [email protected]