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2015 Annual Report

Illinois Arborist

Association

Table of Contents 2015 Strategic Goals…………………………………………………………………………….……..…….1 2015 Budget……………………………………………………………………………………….…..………5 Breakdown of Membership & Certification..…………………………………………………………..……7 Board and Staff Listings………………………………………………………………………………..…….8 TRAQ……………………………………………………………………………………………..………..…..9 Summer Conference…………………………………………………………………………...…………...10 Golf Outing……………………………………………………………………………………...……………11 Tree Climbing Championship……………………………………………………………………...……….12 Advanced Qualifications…………………………………………………………………………………….14 Municipal Foresters Meetings……………………………………………………………………………...17 Awards……….………………………………………………………………………………...……………..18 Tree City USA & SAWW………………………………………………………………………...………….19 Annual Conference…...…………………………………………………………………………..………...20

IAA 2015 Strategic Goals

Every year the IAA board of directors revisits the strategic plan and updates our achievements. At that time, we add new goals that may be pertinent to the organization or the industry. The annual revision of the plan helps promote buy in and creative vision for the new year.

Training The IAA’s mission is to educate and we take this very seriously. Every year we re-evaluate our goals and the members’ needs.

Scholarships for Professional Development Recipients will be required to provide articles for the newsletter Champions: Steve Ludwig & Executive Committee Amount Requested: $5,000

Aerial Lift Safety Course for 2015 Champion: Norm Hall Amount Requested: $6,000

SAWW Training or Equivalent Investigate how to take it statewide Partner with Council on Forestry Development Champions: Jim Semelka and Don Roppolo Amount Requested: $5,000

IAA/TCIA Joint Training Jointly run EHAP & Chipper Operator training Champions: Norm Hall and Peggy Drescher Amount Requested: $5,000

Advanced Qualification Program Develop curriculum & teaching aids Create a Course Catalog & have printed by February Champions: Mark Duntemann & Reinee Hildebrandt Amount Requested: $2,000

Update all Certified Arborist and Municipal Specialist PowerPoint’s Teachers review and update slides Champion: Mark Duntemann Amount Requested: $1,000

Setup and Conduct Fire Department Training Have NATS train key IAA members to deliver this training Champion: Norm Hall Amount Requested: $4,000

Total funds requested for training: $28,000

Marketing

IAA promotes the profession by educating the public about Certified Arborists, the importance for proper tree care and the value of trees. It’s important for members to seek continuing education and value the IAA mission.

Create “Snip-It” Videos * Fire Department Training * What is an arborist? * Careers in arboriculture * Municipal * Why hire an arborist? Champions: Tom Milas and Steve Ludwig Amount Requested: $10,000

Day of Service in Springfield Champion: Guy Sternberg Amount Requested: $0

Link Resource Videos with TCIA

Total funds requested for marketing: $10,000

Invasives Invasive species pose a constant threat to the urban forest. The IAA makes a point to stay abreast of new species that may affect Illinois trees.

Have representation on the National Invasive Species Council Champions: Stephanie Adams (will report back to the board) Amount Requested: $1,000

Illinois Invasive Species Council - DNR

Total funds requested for Invasives: $1,000

Rigging class - Advanced Qualification Training

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IAA Outreach The heart of the IAA’s mission is to inform and educate members and non-members about arboriculture, as well as, be active in recruiting students into the industry. Continuing research is imperative to keeping the IAA at the forefront of the issues that face the industry.

Social Media Expand use of Facebook and Twitter Champions: April Toney and Jeannie Kelley Amount Requested: $0

Student Outreach IAA should target high school students as well as college students Sponsor HS students to attend the IAA Conference Champion: Paul Blome and Don Roppolo Amount Requested: $0

How to hire interested students

Inform students about tree care

Vocational tests (? Arboriculture) – want to go to big cities

Contact Chicago School of Ag (IAA Conference)

Go to HS career days (talk to Industrial Ed)

Try and contact counselors in HS

Grade school – Arbor Day (create a video on why tree care is fun, climbing)

RTI - provide feedback to get kids involved

Reach out to rock climbing outfitters

Meet with Teacher Association and educate them to teach about trees

Arbor Day Foundation

Non-college route – not everyone goes to college

Billboard - “Arborists making the world a better place – one tree at a time.” (keeping

yourself in shape – immediate openings)

Reach out to insurance companies and realtors Educate homeowners on arborists for tree care Champions: April Toney Amount Requested: $0

Total Funds Requested for Outreach: $0

MUTCF students

Review & Evaluate the Midwest Urban Tree Care Forum (MUTCF)

The Midwest Urban Tree Care Forum has been providing students a unique opportunity to engage with professionals and other students in urban forestry. The goal of MUTCF is to present the many facets of the green industry, urban forestry and tree care by touring sites, projects and programs. Presentations span commercial, municipal, utility, and non-profit topics of our industry.

Evaluate where the conference needs to go. Champion: Peggy Drescher will follow-up with committee Amount Requested: $0

Total funds requested for Review and Evaluate MUTCF: $0

Legislative IAA spreads the word about what a great investment our urban forest can be. We also speak up when certain bills or legislation impact our industry.

Write Policy / Create IAA Board Liaison Policy to include how to review proposed bills, how often and how to communicate back to the IAA Board Champion: Mark Duntemann Amount Requested: $0

State License Plates When the State has the money, we will apply for a “Happy Trees, Healthy Homes” License Plate to generate revenue for our educational programs. Champion: April Toney Amount Requested: $0

Continue to work with IFDC and other partners to lobby for funding or low interest loans and Reinee’s Grant Program. Champion: Reinee Hildebrandt Amount Requested: $0

Investigate resources/partnerships or develop a committee to monitor bills that would impact the IAA membership (ongoing) Champion: Mark Duntemann Amount Requested: $0

Foster support for state funded grant programs addressing EAB tree removal / reforestation and treatment (5 year plan) Champion: Steve Ludwig Amount Requested: $0

Total funds requested for legislative: $0

Internal Administration Management of the affairs of the association is important to the success of the IAA.

Board Committee Review Champion: Derek Vannice and April Toney Amount Requested: $0

Develop Job Descriptions for October 2015:

Board Members

Committee Chairs (Term Limits) Champions: Derek Vannice, April Toney and Ron Gatewood Amount Requested: $0

Write Advertising Policy Use of Member Lists – What we should & shouldn’t release Champions: Derek Vannice and April Toney Amount Requested: $0

Finance Committee Procedures (UAA) March

Chair, 2 terms – 2 years

Vice Chair? Champions: Ron Gatewood, Derek Vannice, and April Toney Amount Requested: $0

Review Procedure for Executive Director, April 2015 Champions: Derek Vannice, Ron Gatewood and April Toney Amount Requested: $0

Review the need for additional committees based on Strategic Plan?

Safety Committee Champions: Derek Vannice and April Toney Amount Requested: $0

Total funds requested for Internal Administration: $0

Urban Wood Utilization

Utilizing wood from trees infected by invasive species or diseases in an effort to be environmentally conscience.

Develop or approve the following:

o Uniform standard or specification for Urban

Timber Harvesting (ANZI, A300 Part 11)

o Gauge interest in municipalities, FPD’s, park

districts, golf courses (residential), lot clearing

o Gauge interest or opposition from tree care

companies involved in tree removal operations

o Cooperation with competition for traditional

forestry

o 4% timber tax – Harvest Fee (SAWW Training)

o Develop alternative markets for more sustainable

products made from urban timber

o Marshaling/ movement / storage

o Cost vs. “free” pickup

Wood Utilization App Create Champion: Jim Semelka Amount Requested: $1,000 Reclaimed Urban Wood Table at Starbucks

2015 IPSI Scholarship

This years’ recipient was Rob Sproule from the

Village of Oak Park. Rob received a $500

Scholarship to help offset his tuition to the

Illinois Public Service Institute training. Rob

submitted a one paragraph summary denoting

how he felt attendance at the institute would

benefit his career as a tree professional.

1349 Members

2015 Budget

Activities Income Expense Net Income

Aerial Lift Training - SP 0.00 0.00 0.00

Advanced Training - SP 30,000.00 -20,000.00 10,000.00

Annual Meeting/Awards 165,000.00 -100,000.00 65,000.00

Certification 50,000.00 -16,000.00 34,000.00

Certified Tree Worker 3,300.00 -3,200.00 100.00

SAWW Training - SP 0.00 -5,000.00 -5,000.00

Create Short Educational Videos Marketing - SP 0.00 -10,000.00 -10,000.00

Day of Service - SP 0.00 0.00 0.00

EHAP - SP (TCIA) 3,750.00 -2,750.00 1,000.00

Chipper Operator (TCIA)Annual Conference estimate 2,750.00 -2,750.00 0.00

Golf Outing 10,000.00 -8,000.00 2,000.00

IPSI - Fire Department - SP (grant money) 0.00 -5,500.00 -5,500.00

Summer Conference 10,000.00 -15,000.00 -5,000.00

Tree Climbing Competition 8,000.00 -9,000.00 -1,000.00

TRAQ Training - SP 20,000.00 -15,000.00 5,000.00

Tree City USA 18,000.00 -17,000.00 1,000.00

Strike Team / Programs - SP 0.00 0.00 0.00

Student Outreach - SP 0.00 -2,500.00 -2,500.00

Trade Shows 0.00 0.00 0.00

Volunteers - SP 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total 320,800.00 -231,700.00 89,100.00

Administration Income Expense Net Income

IDES 0.00 -300.00 -300.00

Payroll Salary 0.00 -71,500.00 -71,500.00

Payroll Assistant Jeannie 0.00 -17,500.00 -17,500.00

Payroll Assistant Monica 0.00 -16,250.00 -16,250.00

Postage, Office Supplies, Rent, Accountant, Lawyer 0.00 -17,000.00 -17,000.00

Sales Tax Expense (cost of goods sold) 0.00 -500.00 -500.00

Telephone (Internet) 0.00 -3,500.00 -3,500.00

Bank Fees 0.00 -6,000.00 -6,000.00

Total 0.00 -132,550.00 -132,550.00

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Board & Committee Income Expense Net Income

Travel Expenses -15,000.00 -15,000.00

Ballot/Committee/Strategic Plan/Board -15,000.00 -15,000.00

Invasive Species Council SP -1,000.00 -1,000.00

Wood Utilization App -500.00 -500.00

Refund/Insurance/Professional -2,000.00 -2,000.00

Marketing/Web Design -1,000.00 -1,000.00

Legislative (this fee moved under committee)

Misc. 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total 0.00 -34,500.00 -34,500.00

Donations Income Expense Net Income

Donations/TREE Fund 2,500.00 -12,000.00 -9,500.00

MUTCF 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total 2,500.00 -12,000.00 -9,500.00

Membership Income Expense Net Income

Dues-In 55,000.00 0.00 55,000.00

Newsletter 4,000.00 -5,000.00 -1,000.00

Publications/Merchandise 8,000.00 -4,000.00 4,000.00

Total 67,000.00 -9,000.00 58,000.00

Totals: 390,300.00 -419,750.00 -29,450.00

2015 Budget Continued

“The best time to plant a tree

was 20 years ago. The second

best time is now.”

-Chinese Proverb

In 2015 IAA raised $25,669.00 for the TREE Fund!

Who Speaks For Illinois Trees?

1349 Members (Detailed Breakdown)

551 Commercial Arborists 389 Municipal Arborists

293 Arborists (no specification on record) 71 Utility Arborists 45 Associations

Who Cares For Illinois Trees?

Certification Workshops held in 2015

January 29—April 2 Glencoe, IL March 3—April 28 Maywood, IL March 5—May 7 Homewood, IL March 7— April 11 Normal, IL September 3—November 5 Homewood, IL September 10—November 12 Mundelein, IL September 21—November 23 Downers Grove, IL

Spanish Certification Workshop

March 2—May 2 Deerfield, IL

Exams 2015

8-Feb-15 Moline

17-Mar-15 Moline

23-Mar-15 Downers Grove

24-Mar-15 Downers Grove

2-Apr-15 Glencoe

11-Apr-15 Normal

5-May-15 Maywood

7-May-15 Homewood

18-May-15 Downers Grove

20-Jul-15 Downers Grove

21-Jul-15 Lisle

19-Sep-15 Lisle

5-Nov-15 Homewood

10-Nov-15 Lisle

12-Nov-15 Mundelein

23-Nov-15 Downers Grove

8-Dec-15 Lisle

8-Dec-15 Moline

We held Certified Arborist, Utility Specialist and Municipal Arborist Exams on 18 different dates in

2015.

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Trees impart enhanced quality of life and aesthetic values to residents at home and in their workplaces. In neighborhoods where mature trees are prevalent, property values are known to increase more rapidly.

IAA Mission Statement

“Foster interest, establish standards, exchange professional ideas and pursue

scientific research in Arboriculture.”

Illinois Arborist Association

Board of Directors

Executive Director: April Toney

Executive Director Assistant: Jeannie Kelley IAA Staff: Monica Mink

2015 Board of Directors

President: Steve Ludwig Village of Algonquin

President Elect: Don Roppolo The Care of Trees

Vice President: Jim Semelka Sterling Tree Solutions

Past President: Mark Simon Arthur Clesen, Inc.

ISA Director: Mark Duntemann Natural Path Urban Forestry Consultants

Director Commercial 2015 Erik Grossnickle: Bartlett Tree Experts

Director Commercial 2016: Steve Lane Graf Tree Care

Director Municipal 2015: Dru Sabatello Village of Arlington Heights Director Municipal 2016: Steve Miller Village of Bolingbrook

Director Utility 2015: Derek Vannice CN Utility Director Industrial 2015: Ron Gatewood Crain Tree Farm

Director Programs 2015: Stephanie Adams The Morton Arboretum Director Research 2015: Stephanie Porter Burris, Inc.

Illinois Forest Facts Forest Area Facts

Total land area - 35.6 million

acres

Forestland prior to European

settlement - 13.8 million acres (40 percent)

Forestland today - 4.4 million acres (12 percent)

Most of the original forests were

cleared for agriculture, fuel-wood, fence posts, transportation, and urban and industrial development

Illinois ranks 49th among states

in percent of land remaining in original vegetation

Since 1991, over 190,000 acres

of marginal farm ground and pasture have been planted to trees through state and federal conservation programs

Basic Facts Illinois grows some of the finest

hardwoods in the nation, such as black walnut, red oak, white oak, yellow poplar, ash, hickory, hard maple, and soft maple

97 percent of Illinois’ forests are

classified as hardwoods

3 percent of Illinois’ forests are

classified as conifers

Principal forest cover types:

Oak-Hickory (53 percent); Elm-Ash-Cottonwood (22 percent); Maple-Beech (20 percent), Misc. Pine (3 percent), and Oak-Gum-Cypress (2 percent)

Average annual volume growth

exceeds forest removals by 160 percent

Membership growth through the years

Year Number of Members

1995 592 1996 630 1997 708 1998 769 1999 812 2000 000 2001 000 2002 819 2003 855 2004 848 2005 1004 2006 1052 2007 1280 2008 1386 2009 1187 2010 1093 2011 1162 2012 1248 2013 1412 2014 1479 2015 1349

IAA Financial Information

Investment Accounts

Prime Money Fund 2015: $97,122.13 500 Index Fund 2015: $101,366.05 Total: $198,488.18

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2015 ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ)

In 2015 IAA set up three Tree Risk Assessment classes of which one ran and two were cancelled. 20 members attended the TRAQ class at the Forest Preserve District of Cook County in Palatine on December 7-9, 2015. The two classes that were cancelled due to low enrollment were the Lincolnwood Training Center and State Library in Springfield. Mark Duntemann was the instructor.

“If you don’t invest in risk management, it doesn’t

matter what business you’re in, it’s a risky business.

— Gary Cohn

TRAQ Budget

Revenue

18 Participants

$11,250

ISA Refund $336

Total Revenue

$11,586

Expense

ISA Cost $4,150

Food $525.00

Flyers $385

Instructor $2,852

Revenue $11,586

Expense ($7,912)

Total Revenue

$3,674

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Summer Conference June 25 & 26, 2015 Allerton House in Monticello

The IAA Summer Conference originated to take the place of the Annual Conference that would be held in Central Illinois every third year. It is a smaller hands-on conference that utilizes the formal gardens, upland forests, meadow and a 30-acre demonstration prairie at Allerton House in Monticello, IL. Allerton House can hold up to 51 guests in a total of 39 charming rooms in the Mansion. The gardens and natural areas provide a plethora of hands-on experiences to learn about trees and woody plants in their natural environment. This year’s conference covered Chipper Training; Long Term Repercussions of Bad Pruning Cuts; Hands-on Chainsaw Maintenance; Tree Risk Assessment, Inspection and Mitigation; and a Walking Insect and Disease Tour. Mini evening classes offered 2 additional CEUs for those who wanted to participate.

We had an evening wine tasting and all the proceeds went to support the TREE Fund.

The chipper training offered during this program was in line with our TCIA/IAA joint training strategic plan goal.

2015 Summer Conference

Revenue

68 Registrations $10,901.00

Total Revenue $10,901.00

Expense

Hotel & Food $12,319.00

Flyer Print $421.00

Speaker Travel $193.00

Refund $68.00

Total Expense $13,001.00


Total Expense -$13,001.00

Net Revenue -$2,100.00

Evening short sessions

The 2015 Golf Outing was held at Old Orchard Country Club in Mt. Prospect

IAA 2015 Annual Golf Outing

Hole Sponsors: Arborjet Bayer Environmental Growth Products National Seed NuFarm Nutri-pel Precision Laboratories Syngenta Vermeer

Hole-in-One Sponsor: Atlas Bobcat

Beverage Cart Sponsors: Arthur Clesen Circle Tractor Fred Marvin Vermeer Midwest Golf Committee: Todd Haefke Mark Simon Kevin Spiller Bill Thompson

Old Orchard Country Club 2015 Golf Outing Budget

Revenue

57 golfers $5985

Sponsors $3500

Raffle $471

Total $9956

Expenses

Hole-in-One Insurance $375

Country Club $6684

Prizes/Plaques/Signs/Flyer $1130

Total $8189

Total Revenue $9956

Total Expense $8189

Total Net Revenue $1767

The IAA Annual Golf Outing provides members with an opportunity to get out of the office and enjoy a day on the course with other arborists. Whether golfing with colleagues or treating a client, arborists utilize the time for networking, fun and enjoying nature. After 18 holes of golf we all enjoy a great dinner and raffle. Contests include: Closest to the Pin, Longest Putt, Longest Drive, Shortest Drive, Low Score, and Hole-in-One on all par three holes.

The Illinois Tree Climbing Championship

The Illinois Tree Climbing Championship showcases the skills of 30 competitors as they maneuver in and through

the trees. The climbers will perform five different preliminary events. Each event tests a competitor's ability to

quickly, professionally, and safely maneuver in a tree while performing work-related tree-care tasks. Tree climbing

competitions are designed to simulate working conditions of those arborists who work in the field. Utilizing the

highest level of professional skills and safety, the events provide a competitive learning environment for those

working in the industry.

The three climbers who score the highest during the preliminary competition will compete in the Masters’ Challenge.

The winner of this challenge will be named the Chapter Champion and will earn the honor of representing the

Illinois Chapter at the International Tree Climbing Championships (ITCC) April 2016 in San Antonio, TX .

Individual Events

Belayed Speed Climb Event

The climber must climb a predetermined route from the ground to

about 60 feet up in a tree, with a belayed (secured) climbing line

attached for safety. The event is timed and the contestant who

reaches and rings the bell at the top of the course in the least

amount of time wins.

Secured Footlock Event

This event measures the climber’s ability to perform a 40 foot

vertical ascent into the tree using special climbing knots and the

footlock method of climbing. The event is timed and the fastest

time wins.

Aerial Rescue Event

The event tests the contestant’s ability to reach and safely lower

an injured climber. The contestant must enter the tree using a pre-

installed line located 15-20 feet from the injured worker, tie-in to

the tree for security, secure the injured worker and descend to the

ground safely with the injured climber.

Work Climb Event

The contestant is required to complete five stations in the tree.

The event evaluates the climber’s ability to move about the tree

safely with minimum impact to the tree.

Throw Line Event

This timed event tests the contestant’s ability to accurately place

a throwline and climbing line in the tree at heights between 40

and 60 feet.

Masters’ Challenge

The top climbers from the 5 preliminary events move on to the

final Masters’ Challenge. This event combines the skills in the

preliminary and requires the climber to plan a route to

accomplish all tasks. Competitors are sequestered prior to their

performance. ComEd Corportate Cup Tree Climbing Award

This award was created to increase participation in the Illinois

Tree Climbing Competition by fostering competition between

companies. We hope this traveling Corporate Cup will

demonstrate the value of teamwork. 2015 Winner: Asplundh

2015 Sponsors

Kids Climb: JULIE, Inc

Benches donated by: Hardwood Tree Solutions, The Morton

Arboretum

Food provided by: Kramer Tree Specialists, Inc.

Event Sponsors: Davey Tree Experts, Vermeer Midwest,

SavATree, Rainbow Tree Care, ArborMaster.

Donors: All Gear, Echo, Fred Marvin, ISC, Petzel, Samson, Stihl,

Tree Stuff, Yale Cordage. Morton Arboretum donated benches.

2015 Illinois Tree Climbing Champion: Beau Nagan

1st Place: Beau Nagan

2nd Place: Tyler Wallace

3rd Place: Brandon Dobnick

Spirit of the Competition Award: Gene Meurer

Volunteer Award: Alex Julius

Kids Climb

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On September 26th, 2015 the Illinois Tree Climbing Championship was held at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle, IL Corporate Cup Winner: Asplundh

2015 Tree Climbing Competition

Scoring Team Jeff Brink Chloe Poole Special Advisors: Eduardo Medina Norm Hall Master’s Challenge HJ: Todd Kramer SJ: Gary Kohler SJ: Jason Diehl SJ: Rob Juetten TT: Mike Wendt GT: Tyler Roehler TM: Brian Sprinkle SA: Eduardo Medina

Work Climb: HJ: Todd Kramer SJ: Gary Kohler SJ: Rob Juetten SJ: John Meiszner GT: Mike Gawrych GT: Gary Rucker TT: Trevor Novacek TM: Betsy Meyers Aerial Rescue: HJ: Jason Diehl SJ: Brian Sprinkle SJ: Tyler Roehler SJ: Sean Zieche TT: Jason Hall TT: David Jorns GT: Tyler Ford GT: Todd Haefke TM: Kelly Bolger TM: Dick Nagan

2015 Judges, Timers and Volunteers

Jacob Allcorn Kramer Tree Specialists, Inc.

Joshua Arington King Tree Specialist

Nicholas Beloshapka Davey Tree

Tyler Bowling The Care of Trees

Matt Cobb The Care of Trees

Bryce Curran The Care of Trees

John Dixon Asplundh

Brandon Dobnick The Morton Arboretum

Jeremy Dunivan Meurer Bros Tree Care

Brandon Grunnet The Care of Trees

Josh Hodson Asplundh

James Jane The Care of Trees

Brody Lloyd Asplundh

Eugene Meurer Meurer Bros Tree Care

Daniel Monaco Kramer Tree Specialists, Inc.

Beau Nagan The Morton Arboretum

Matt Paule Meurer Bros Tree Care

Tony Perez Limbgrabbers

Jake Roberts Asplundh

Jose Sanchez Kramer Tree Specialists, Inc.

Tyler Wallace Professional Climber Specialists

2015 Competitors

Secured Footlock: HJ: Mike Wendt TM: Beth Corrigan TM: Clark Graffeo BL: Jim Matkovich BL: Steve Haigh Belayed Speed Climb HJ: Mark Younger TM: Humberto Perez TM: Stephanie Adams BL: Mike Priller BL: Alfredo Jimenez Throwline: HJ: Jeff Kramer TM: Rich Erdlitz TM: Desta Mehrer TM: Demi Grounds

Revenue

Competitor Fees $1,575

Sponsors $2,500

Corporate Cup $600

Total Revenue $4,675

Expenses

Prize Money/Plaques $656

Flyer Print $342

Rule Books $95

Signs $294

Shirts $2,739

Equipment $147

ISA Fee $200

Judge Travel $126

Food $234

Insurance $10,704

Refund $75

Total Expense $15,612


Total Expense $15,612

Net Revenue -10,937

2015 Advanced Qualification

Classes

Pruning: April 21, Cantigny, Wheaton

Intro to Plant Health Care/IPM: May 2 at Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield

Felling: May 5 at Cantigny, Wheaton

Pruning: June 9 at Cantigny, Wheaton

Tree Diseases: July 11 & 18 at Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield

Rigging Level 2: August 11 & 12 at Biltmore Country Club, North Barrington

Chainsaw Safety & Operation: August 18 at Mount Prospect PW, Mt Prospect

Chainsaw Safety & Operation: September 1 at Mount Prospect PW, Mt Prospect

Abiotic Stresses: September 19 & 26 at Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield

In 2015, the Advanced Training Program became the

Advanced Qualifications Program. The committee added

the Urban Forestry Domain and required that in order to

pass all classes one must pass the test at the end of the

class.

The four domains are:

Pest Diagnosis & Management (PDM)

Tree Site & Selection (TSS)

Tree Work (TW)

Urban Forestry (UF)

Pest Diagnosis & Management

Tree Site & Selection

Tree Work

Urban Forestry

Abiotic Problems

September 19 & 26, 2015

Lincoln Land Community College

Instructor: Bill Bolt

Revenue

6 full registrations $150.00 $900.00

1 day registration $75.00 $75.00

Total Revenue $975.00

Expense

Room Rental -$120.00

Flyer Print -$237.00

Instructor Pay -$825.00

Instructor Mileage -$92.00




Total Net Revenue -$299.00

Illinois Arborist Association Advanced Qualifications Classes 2015

Pruning

21-Apr-15

Cantigny, Wheaton

Instructor: Norm Hall

Revenue

10 registrations $150.00 $1,500.00

2 registrations non-member $190.00 $380.00


Expense

Insurance 0.00

Handouts -$37.00

Instructor Pay 7.75 hours -$581.00

Flyer print -$264.00

Total Expense -$882.00



Total Net Revenue $998.00

Intro to Plant Health Care/IPM

2-May-15



Revenue

5 registrations $150.00 $750.00


Expense


Instructor pay -$563.00

Room rental -$60.00





Felling

5-May-15

Cantigny, Wheaton


Revenue

6 registrations $130.00 $780.00


Expense

Insurance -$114.00







Pruning

9-Jun-15

Cantigny, Wheaton


Revenue

9 registrations $150.00 $1,350.00

2 registrations non-member $190.00 $380.00


Expense

Insurance -$0.00

Handouts -$37.00

Instructor Pay 7.75 hours -$581.00




Total Net Revenue $1,112.00

Illinois Arborist Association Advanced Qualifications Classes 2015

Tree Diseases

July 11 & 18, 2015



Revenue

13 registration member $150.00 $1950.00

4 registrations non-member rate $190.00 $760.00


Expense

Room Rental -$120.00



Mileage -$92.00





Rigging Level 2

August 11 & 12, 2015

Biltmore Country Club, North Barrington


Revenue

2 registrations Member $275.00 $550.00

2 registrations Non-Member $300.00 $600.00

4 registrations Member $275.00 $1,100.00


Expense

Instructor pay -$1,463.00

Insurance -$114.00





Chainsaw Safety & Operation

18-Aug-15

Mt. Prospect Public Works


Revenue

5 registrations Member $150.00 $750.00

11 registrations Non Member $175.00 $1925.00


Expense


Intructor mileage -$48.00

Copies -$16.00





Chainsaw Safety & Operation

1-Sep-15

Village of Mt. Prospect


Revenue

2 registrations $150.00 $300

5 registrations $175.00 $875


Expense


Instructor mileage -$48.00





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North East Municipal Forester Meetings (NEMF) North West Municipal Forester Meetings (NWMF)

The North East and West Municipal Foresters meet every third Thursday of each month except for June, July, August and October. You do not have to work for a municipality to attend! Anyone involved in the tree industry is welcome. Each meeting is worth 2 CEUs for those members who are certified. Typically, we allow 15 - 30 minutes for "open-mic" affording all in attendance to ask questions of the group as a whole, talk about new programs or just vent. Open-mic is followed by a guest speaker. The program ends with lunch beginning at 12:00pm.

2015 NEMF

January 22, 2015 — Urban Forestry—The Big Picture and How To Get There. Melissa Custic from the Chicago Regional Tree Initiative and Beth Corrigan from the Morton Arboretum.

March 3, 2015 —Current Management Strategies for EAB. What is working and what is not. Update on Pests for 2015 and Potential New Arrivals and Invasives. Dr. Fredric Miller, Joliet Junior College

September 17, 2015 — Tech Plan For Reforestation. Steve Lane and Phil Graf, Graf Tree Care

November 19, 2015 — Urban Timber Upcycling. Jim Semelka, Sterling Lumber Solutions

December 17, 2015 — Tour of Sterling Lumber. Jim Semelka, Sterling Lumber Solutions

2015 NWMF

March 5, 2015 — Aerial Rescue Training, Scott Carlson

September 24, 2015 — Reforestation—Changing the Face of the Urban Forest. Melissa Custic from the Chicago Regional Tree Initiative

November 12 — Wood Utilization, Jim Semelka, Sterling Lumber Solutions

As with tradition, the IAA awards those who go above and beyond the call of duty. The 2015 Award recipients are as follows: Award of Merit: Mike Robinson, Bartlett Tree Experts Mike received the Award of Merit because his lifelong career in arboriculture speaks to what a solid and dependable, apparitional mentor and leader that he is. His service to the industry and commitment to safety are exemplary. He leaves a legacy not only of contribution but of fond recollections by those privileged to have worked with him. Special Recognition Award: Don Roppolo, The Care of Trees Don has continuously supported the Illinois Arborist Association and its mission through the training that he has provided annually to the individuals in the tree care industry. The countless hours that he gives to the tree climbing championship, training and other events is an integral part of moving the IAA mission forward. His expertise and passion has not gone unnoticed. Special Recognition Award: Norm Hall, Arlington Power Equipment For continuously supporting many parts of the Illinois Arborist Association in his professional life. He has been integral in organizing and arranging the tree climbing competitions for many years, helping organize volunteers and has taught countless individuals in the tree care industry. Norm has worked with gear manufacturers to help develop and test gear to make it more efficient and safer to those in the industry and has been partially responsible for inventing several pieces of gear that are commonly used by professionals. He continues to learn new techniques and new information that comes along and effectively communicates this information in presentations and demonstrations. Gold Leaf Awards: Ben Zuleta of Sterling Tree Solutions and John West from the Village of Maywood For helping initiate training in the inner city for those who lacked formal training in arboriculture was invaluable. As a result, municipal employees from four different towns were afforded the opportunity to take the classes locally.

Past Presidents Award: Mark Simon Board Member Awards: Stephanie Adams Ron Gatewood Eric Grossnickle Stephanie Porter Dru Sabatello Derek Vannice

Awards

2015 Awards

“Appreciation goes a long way, as it motivates.”

- Candice Clark

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SAWW Training Programs

Tree City USA/Tree Campus Awards Ceremony

This year’s conference focused on looking at local state and national urban and community forestry programs. There was time to provide input on changes that attendees would like to see at state and

local levels and within the TCU /GROWTH program. March 24: IDNR Headquarters March 31 Moraine Valley Community College

In 2015 IAA ran level 1 & 2 Safety and Woods Worker (SAWW) classes. Don Roppolo and Aaron Meyer taught them on June 15 & 16, 2015 and July 26 & 27, 2015 at Dan Ryan Woods in Cook County Forest Preserve. The Safety and Woods Worker Training Program provides professional and recreational sawyers with highly effective, hands-on training programs delivered by certified safety trainers. SAWW Training is an umbrella organization that promotes safe and efficient chainsaw use, both professionally and recreationally, and oversees the development of training curriculums and the training of trainers. SAWW Certified Trainers are experts in their field. They are required to have extensive sawing experience, to participate in a rigorous certification process, and to refresh their skills in an annual training course. Certified Trainers stay current in regulation changes, and in safety and utilization techniques.

Level 1 Overview of the SAWW Training Program. OSHA regulations and requirements. Sessions on body mechanics, personal protective equipment, necessary tools, saws, tree felling, and limbing, bucking, and topping.

Level 2 Level One review. Maintenance, hands-on filing, carburetor adjustment, limbing techniques, precision felling assessment, and precision at the stump, including notching, hinge, species differences and terrain. Felling practice.

Level 3 Level One and Two review. Focus on difficult trees. Planning for the felling of difficult trees, including tree-specific issues, identifying hazards, and planning escape routes. Felling difficult trees. Processing cut trees. Participants will execute these steps on at least one tree.

Level 4 Level One, Two, and Three review. Trainer execution of any procedures and techniques as requested by participants. Practice implementing techniques on less difficult and difficult trees. Information on reference resources.

Storm Damage Training Levels 1 & 2 must be completed prior to storm damage training. Demonstration and execution of techniques used to handle cutting situations resulting from adverse weather conditions.

Utilization Training Creating a felling plan, grading and sizing logs, bucking for optimum value, sawing on a portable mill, comparing lumber yield and grades to standing and bucked grades.

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2015 Annual Conference Budget

Registration Cost Number Total

Complimentary/Exhibitor/Speaker $0.00 147 $0.00

Advanced Full Member $260.00 259 $67,340.00

Advanced Non-Member $300.00 16 $4,800.00

At-Door Member Full Conf $280.00 97 $27,160.00

At-Door Non-Member Full Conf $320.00 4 $1,280.00

Advanced Tuesday $190.00 41 $7,790.00

At-Door Tuesday Member $200.00 53 $10,600.00

Advanced Non-Member Tuesday $210.00 16 $3,3600.00

At-Door Tuesday Non-Member $220.00 18 $3960.00

Advanced Wednesday $190.00 34 $6,460.00

Advanced Non-Member Wednesday $210.00 7 $1,470.00

At-Door Member Wednesday $200.00 7 $1,400.00

Split Rate Tuesday $130 15 $1,950.00

Split Rate Wednesday $130.00 18 $2,340.00

Student Full $70.00 1 $70.00

Student One Day $55.00 3 $165.00

Total Registration 740 $141,185.00

2015 Exhibitor Cost # Total

10X10 Comp 9 $0.00

10X10 $630.00 13 $8,190.00

10X20 $840.00 4 $3,360.00

20X20 Comp 1 $0.00

20X20 $875.00 1 $875.00

20X30 $1,000.00 9 $9,000.00

Total Exhibitor 37 $21,425.00

2015 Sponsor Income

Spanish Session Sponsor $1,000.00 1 $1,000.00

Half Day Sponsor $500.00 1 $500.00

Day Sponsor (General Session) $1,000.00 2 $2,000.00

Two Day Sponsor $2,000.00 1 $2,000.00

Tree Stand $500.00 3 $1,500.00

TREE Fund Raffle/Reception $1,000.00 1 $1,000.00

Cookie Break $500.00 3 $1,500.00

Municipal Session Sponsor $1,000.00 1 $1,000.00

Short Session Sponsor $1,000.00 1 $1,000.00

Lunch Sponsor $750.00 2 $1,500.00

Conference T-Shirts $650.00 5 $3,250.00

Day of Certifications Sponsor $500.00 1 $500.00

Beverage Sponsor $25.00 7 $175.00

Total Sponsorship $16,925.00

2015 Annual Conference & Trade Show Income

Total Annual Conference Income

Exhibitors $21,425.00

Registration $141,185.00

Sponsorship $16,925.00

Total Income $179,535.00

The Demonstration Tree

The General Session

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2015 Annual Conference & Trade Show Expense

2015 Annual Conference Food Costs

BEO/Food $53,196.48

Speaker Expenses 2015

Audio/Visual $3,120.00

Honorariums $6,584.00

Room Rental + Tax $4,646.00

Speaker Gifts $338.00

Total Speaker Expense $14,688.00

2015 Annual Conference Miscellaneous Expenses

Hotel Deposit $30,000.00

Badges/Quizzes $45.00

Mailings/Handouts $779.00

Demo Tree $2,584.00

T-shirts for attendees $4,884.00

Signs and Banners $289.00

Acorn Balloons $48.00

Refunds $1,100.00

Awards (swap this year) $0.00

Total Miscellaneous $39,729.00

Total Food $53,196.00

Total Speakers $14,688.00

Total Misc $39,729.00

Total Expense $107,613.00

Short Sessions and Quizzes help members earn more

CEUs during their breaks.

The Exhibit Hall has all the latest gear and equipment.

Every year the IAA hosts a raffle and reception to

support the TREE Fund.

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