Reach your Highest Peak - APRIL 27 - 30, 2020 86th Annual WCISA Conference & Trade Show - Southern Nevada Arborist Group
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Reach your Highest Peak
86th Annual WCISA Conference & Trade Show
APRIL 27 - 30, 2020
Resort at Squaw Creek| Olympic Valley, CA
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Monday, April 27, 2020
7:00 13th Annual Britton Fund Ride 5:00 Tree Planting
8:00 TREE Fund Golf Outing 5:30 Opening Ceremony & Reception with Exhibitors
3:00 Registration Opens
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
7:00 Registration Open, Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors 11:50 Awards Luncheon
8:00 Welcome, President Molly Sinnott, Sinnott Consulting 1:30 Arborglyphs: Speaking Through Trees, Joxe Mallea-
Keynote – Tahoe Regional Planning Agency: Where a 50- Olaetxe, Ph.D., University of Nevada, Reno
8:30 Pollinator Protection and Integrated Pest Management
Year Legacy Guides Environmentalism in the 21st Century 2:15
for Lake Tahoe, Joanne Marchetta, Tahoe Regional Plan- Practices, Kevin Burls, Ph.D., University of Nevada Coop-
ning Agency erative Extension, Reno
Morning Stretch with Exhibitors 3:15 Afternoon Stretch with Exhibitors
9:45
Energy Flow from Sun to Soil, Kevin Smith, Ph.D., USDA 3:45 Fire Ecology, Christina Restaino, Ph.D., University of Ne-
10:15 vada, Reno (subject to change)
Forest Service
“Lightning Rounds” – Alternative Sidewalks: Gordon Mann; 4:45 Alternative Pest Management Strategies, A.D. Ali, Ph.D.,
11:15 Davey Tree Expert Company
Report Writing: Rick Gessner; Working with Wildlife:
Ryan Gilpin 5:30 Happy Hour with Outdoor Exhibits
Wednesday, April 29, 2020 - concurrent sessions
Concurrent Session 1 Concurrent Session 2
8:00 Technology for the Climber, Consultant, & Company, Nick The Eclectic Urban Forest Planting Test: Taking Bold (and Simple) New
Araya, Ricardo Vasquez & Karina Nordbak, TreeCareLA Steps to Grow the Urban Forest of Tomorrow, Ian Kesterson, City
of Berkeley
9:05 Danger>Hazard>Risk: A Review of Terminology Used by Electrical Climate-ready Trees: Predicting Urban Forest Responses to
Utilities to Characterize Risk Posed by Trees, Geoff Kempter, Climate-Change, Taylor Crow, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Asplundh Tree Expert Company
10:05 Morning Stretch with Exhibitors
10:30 Forged in Fire: Arborist Options Before and After Fire, Jim How Technology & Math Help in Preserving Veteran Trees,
Flott, Community Forestry Consultants, Inc. Chris Rippey, City of Seattle Parks
11:20 Stay in the Game: Running the Gauntlet of Your Business, Youth Engagement in Arboriculture: At-Height Experiences to
Tracy Ryan-Johnson, Bay Cities Area Tree Preservation Engage, Inspire, and Recruit, Chad Giblin, University of Min-
nesota
12:05 Lunch with Exhibitors
Concurrent Session 3 Concurrent Session 4
1:05 Investigative Visual Tree Assessment: A Strategic Approach Trees, Roots & the Urban Soil Environment, Heidi Kratsch,
to Diagnosing Tree Problems, Scott D. Baker, Tree Solu- Ph.D., University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, Reno
tions, Inc.
2:10 Managing the Risk of Mature Trees – Advanced Tree Risk Quantifying Shade Produced by the Urban Forest, Ed Mulrean,
Assessment, Michael-Gerold Neumann, Forstmeister Consultants Ph.D., Enumeral Research and Consulting, LLC
3:15 Afternoon Stretch
3:45 Tree Water Dynamics, A.D. Ali, Ph.D., Davey Tree Expert ANSI A300 Pruning – Overview and How to Use the Standard,
Company Geoff Kempter, Asplundh Tree Expert Company
4:20 Trees in a Challenging Environment: Stormwater Basins, Igor Are CODIT and Compartmentalization the Same Thing?, Kevin
Lacan, Ph.D., University of California Cooperative Exten- Smith, Ph.D., USDA Forest Service
sion, San Mateo/San Francisco
6:00 Annual Banquet & Silent Auction
Thursday, April 30, 2020
7:00 Women in Arboriculture Breakfast (Ticketed event) Breaking Barriers, Jessika Mitchell, Davey Resource
Group & Julia Gowin, CALFire
8:30 Tree Selection and Species Diversity in the Urban Forest, Matt Ritter, Ph.D., CalPoly San Luis Obispo
9:15 The Arborist and Tree Contractor at Trial: the Nuisance-Tree Case from Initial Consultation Through Verdict,
Derek Simpson, Attorney at Law
10:15 Morning Stretch
10:30 Lightning Round: Saving Face, Literally!!, speaker TBD; Impact Inves ng/Socially Responsible Inves ng, Francine
Lai, Gerber Kawasaki
11:15 Peaks of Arboriculture: A Recap of Recent Technical Achievements, Scien fic Discoveries, and Useful Resources for the
Prac cing Arborist, Igor Lacan, Ph.D., University of California Cooperative Extension, San Mateo/San Francisco
12:00 Conclusion of program - SEE YOU IN HUMBOLDT
1:00 OPTIONAL TREE TOUR - The Not-So-Urban Forest (Ticketed event)
Ample opportunities to connect Spouse/Guest Program
with friends and colleagues Visit the Squaw Valley Olympic Museum site of the 1960 Winter Olym-
while supporting arboricultural pics with breathtaking views of the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountains
and Squaw Valley Ski Resort; spend a day on the shores of beautiful
research! Lake Tahoe and explore the historical and unique Thunderbird Lodge
built in the early 1900’s by George Whittell, Jr., one of San Francisco’s
13th Annual Britton Fund Ride: wealthiest sons; and journey with us to Donner Memorial State Museum
April 27th offering spectacular scenery around the Donner Lake area nestled in the
This year’s ride will take a Sierras and learn about the tragic story of the Donner Party expedition.
breathtaking view of the
route from Reno to Olympic
Valley. Riders will raise a Women in Arboriculture Breakfast (ticket required)
minimum of $700.00 dollars. Teams are THURSDAY, April 30th, 7:00 a.m.
allowed - minimum of $700.00 per rider The WCISA WIA breakfast presented by the Women In Arboriculture Commit-
(for example - 3 rider team will have a tee is an all-inclusive event that focus on topics and speakers related to women
minimum of $2100.00). in arboriculture. It is a great networking event and participation helps to identi-
fy, learn, and resolve challenges women face in our industry.
TREE Fund Golf Outing:
April 27th This year's breakfast focuses on identifying challenges that women face as
Play a round to benefit the employees, as well as those that employers face when it comes to hiring
Tree Research and Education women. The breakfast will be led by Jessika Mitchell (Davey Resource Group)
Endowment at a great local and Julia Gowin (CalFire) and facilitated by members of the WIA committee.
golf course. Lunch is included in the
$125.00 entry fee. There are pro-shop Post Conference Tour, The Not-So-Urban Forest
(ticket required)
script prizes for first and second place
along with longest drive and closest to the THURSDAY, April 30th 1:00 p.m.
holes. Sponsor a hole for only $250.00. Come see beautiful Lake Tahoe and learn about the interactions of
Contact Al Epperson Aepperson@wcainc.com people and trees in the urban forest of Tahoe. See what drives land
Stump the Chump managers, utility companies and fire agencies in their management of
This fun and challenging quiz tests your natural forests within an urban canopy. Tickets include transportation
arboricultural prowess and knowledge of and refreshments. Bus will leave from front of the hotel at 1:00 pm and
chapter lore. Stop by the Stump the return approximately 5:00 pm. This is a ticketed event.
Chump display in the foyer and take the
quiz for a chance to win! The $10.00
entry fee benefits The Britton Fund, Inc. and
Exhibitor/Sponsor Information
The opportunities for exposure and networking with members of the
is included in your registration. Quiz is
valued at 1.0 continuing education hour. largest chapter of ISA are endless. Contact Suzanne Schuba
suzanne@wcisa.net or (866)785-8960 for registration materials or to
Silent Auction reserve your booth today! Floor plan available at wcisaconnect.com.
With proceeds benefiting The Britton Fund,
our Silent Auction is held throughout the Help support the meeting - Four levels of sponsorships are available to
conference and will close at the Annual suit everyone’s comfort level. Contact Rose Epperson
Banquet on April 25th. Fine wines, travel repperson@wcisa.net to pledge your support today!
opportunities, tree equipment, art, jewelry,
and recycled urban lumber items will be Bronze
$500
Silver
$1,000
Gold
$2,500
Platinum
$5,000+
available. All items are donated by Recognition at opening ceremony X X X X
Western Chapter ISA members. Recognition in conference notebook X X X X
Contact Rita Franco rita@wcisa.net
Recognition on signage during conference X X X X
Sponsor ribbons for company attendees X X X X
Sponsor recognition on Trade Booth sign X X X X
(for companies that exhibit)
Company logo on WCISA conference web- Logo Small Medium Large
site only, logo logo logo
No link with link with link with link
Complimentary registration or booth - - X X
Opportunity to have promotional material - - - X
placed in conference attendee bag
(restrictions apply)
Logo on slide shown before each session - - - X
Reach your Highest Peak
APRIL 27 - APRIL 30, 2020
Resort at Squaw Creek| Olympic Valley, CA
Accommodations
Resort at Squaw Creek offers luxurious Lake Tahoe accommodations with grand picture
windows that reveal sweeping views of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, ancient
Ponderosa pine forests, and lush meadows. To complement the spectacular Lake Tahoe
outdoor environment, each room and suite presents muted tones and rich textures, which
create an inviting ambiance that helps you feel at home here in Squaw Valley.
Call 800-404-5544 with name of group (WESTERN CHAPTER ISA) and preferred
dates, select from a Deluxe Guestroom at $179 or Fireplace Suite at $219 (a $50
discount on rack rates!)
Transportation
Travel time to & from Reno-Tahoe International Airport is
approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. If flying into Reno there is a
shuttle operated by North Lake Tahoe Express. They are
located in Baggage Claim behind the rental car counters
between doors A and B in the Reno Tahoe International Airport. Reno-Tahoe International Airport provides convenient
access to nine different rental car agencies with rental car pick up available right outside the terminal building.
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