Tim Walsh
ArboristSite Member
Here is a draft of the program.
7th Annual Student Career Days and SSA Annual Conference
@ TCI Expo 2002, The Greatest Tree Care Show on Earth!
November 6-9, 2002
Midwest Express Center (MEC)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Wednesday, November 6: (Pre-registration required, all students welcome to attend either or both workshops)
Tree Biology Workshop “Dendrology and Its Impact on Tree Maintenance” Mike Wendt, Arboriculture/Horticulture Instructor Milwaukee Area Technical College (Time and location TBA)
Tree Climbing Workshop Robert Phillips (Time and location TBA)
Thursday, November 7: (Events listed in italics are recommended TCI Expo sessions for students, all other events are part of the SSA Annual Conference/NAA Career Days)
TCI Keynote Address: “Consequences of Prolonged Drought on Trees and What You Can Do About It – Dr. Phillip Wargo 8:30 – 9:45 Room 104 A/B MEC (Recommended)
Student Welcome and Keynote by Dr. Robert Blanchette: “Assessment on decay in the historic huts built by Scott and Shackleton in Antarctica” – 9:55- 10:40 Rm. 202D MEC
Student presentations – 10:50-11:35, Rm. 202D MEC (2 x 15min)
Job and Internship Fair (Rm. 102 MEC)
Job Fair and Internship Fair 12:30-3:30
Reverse Job Fair 3:30-4:30
Student Poster Presentation 12:30-4:30
Competition Mandatory Gear Inspection 2:30-4:30 (sign up for time slots at 12:30)
Jersey Giveaway -- 12:30 - 4:30 PM,
“Have More Fun at Work with Modern Arboricultural Techniques – Tom Dunlap 4:00-5:00 PM Room 104 A/B MEC (Recommended)
Ken Palmer and Dwayne Nuestaeter, ArborMaster Training Inc. Risk Tree presentation – 5:00-5:50 PM Room 202D MEC
TCI-EXPO Welcome Reception & Excellence in Arboriculture Awards Presentation, 6:30 - 8:30 PM, Rm. 104C&D MEC
Friday, November 8:
Tree Biology Olympics and Tree Care Skills Competition (Pre-registration required, maximum of five (5) students per educational institution for work climb and throw line competitions): 9 AM - 4 PM -- Site TBA
“How to Write Pruning Spec’s Using A300” – Tim Johnson 4:00-5:00 PM Room 104 A/B MEC (Recommended)
Dr. Rex Bastian, The Care of Trees, “Careers in Arboriculture” 5:00-5:50 PM Room 202D MEC
Student presentations – 6:00-6:25 PM, Rm. 202D MEC (2 x 10min)
Tree Care Industry Student Reception -- Entertainment by Tuck Pence 6:30 PM - ? Rm. TBA, Hilton City Center
Saturday, November 9:
“How Accidents Occur, and Why: Arboricultural Safety in the U.S. – Dr. John Ball 8:00-9:00 AM Room 104 A/B MEC (Recommended)
Gary Mullane, President of the American Society of Consulting Arborists will lead an interactive discussion entitled, “From College to Tree Consultant…” 9:10-10:00 AM 202D MEC
Tree Care Skills Competition Awards Ceremony, 10:30 – 11:00 AM, Tree Demo Area
Arborist Mentoring and Recreational Climb. Event starts at 1:00PM (Site TBA)
7th Annual Student Career Days and SSA Annual Conference
@ TCI Expo 2002, The Greatest Tree Care Show on Earth!
November 6-9, 2002
Midwest Express Center (MEC)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Wednesday, November 6: (Pre-registration required, all students welcome to attend either or both workshops)
Tree Biology Workshop “Dendrology and Its Impact on Tree Maintenance” Mike Wendt, Arboriculture/Horticulture Instructor Milwaukee Area Technical College (Time and location TBA)
Tree Climbing Workshop Robert Phillips (Time and location TBA)
Thursday, November 7: (Events listed in italics are recommended TCI Expo sessions for students, all other events are part of the SSA Annual Conference/NAA Career Days)
TCI Keynote Address: “Consequences of Prolonged Drought on Trees and What You Can Do About It – Dr. Phillip Wargo 8:30 – 9:45 Room 104 A/B MEC (Recommended)
Student Welcome and Keynote by Dr. Robert Blanchette: “Assessment on decay in the historic huts built by Scott and Shackleton in Antarctica” – 9:55- 10:40 Rm. 202D MEC
Student presentations – 10:50-11:35, Rm. 202D MEC (2 x 15min)
Job and Internship Fair (Rm. 102 MEC)
Job Fair and Internship Fair 12:30-3:30
Reverse Job Fair 3:30-4:30
Student Poster Presentation 12:30-4:30
Competition Mandatory Gear Inspection 2:30-4:30 (sign up for time slots at 12:30)
Jersey Giveaway -- 12:30 - 4:30 PM,
“Have More Fun at Work with Modern Arboricultural Techniques – Tom Dunlap 4:00-5:00 PM Room 104 A/B MEC (Recommended)
Ken Palmer and Dwayne Nuestaeter, ArborMaster Training Inc. Risk Tree presentation – 5:00-5:50 PM Room 202D MEC
TCI-EXPO Welcome Reception & Excellence in Arboriculture Awards Presentation, 6:30 - 8:30 PM, Rm. 104C&D MEC
Friday, November 8:
Tree Biology Olympics and Tree Care Skills Competition (Pre-registration required, maximum of five (5) students per educational institution for work climb and throw line competitions): 9 AM - 4 PM -- Site TBA
“How to Write Pruning Spec’s Using A300” – Tim Johnson 4:00-5:00 PM Room 104 A/B MEC (Recommended)
Dr. Rex Bastian, The Care of Trees, “Careers in Arboriculture” 5:00-5:50 PM Room 202D MEC
Student presentations – 6:00-6:25 PM, Rm. 202D MEC (2 x 10min)
Tree Care Industry Student Reception -- Entertainment by Tuck Pence 6:30 PM - ? Rm. TBA, Hilton City Center
Saturday, November 9:
“How Accidents Occur, and Why: Arboricultural Safety in the U.S. – Dr. John Ball 8:00-9:00 AM Room 104 A/B MEC (Recommended)
Gary Mullane, President of the American Society of Consulting Arborists will lead an interactive discussion entitled, “From College to Tree Consultant…” 9:10-10:00 AM 202D MEC
Tree Care Skills Competition Awards Ceremony, 10:30 – 11:00 AM, Tree Demo Area
Arborist Mentoring and Recreational Climb. Event starts at 1:00PM (Site TBA)
Mike Maas is noticeably absent from the speaker's list. What's up with that?
