2017

WINTER LAWN CARE CONFERENCE

massachusetts association

of lawn care professionals

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2017

(SNOW DATE : THURSDAY, JANUARY 26)

Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center

366 Main St. (Rt. 20)

Sturbridge, Massachusetts

Please join us for the 2017 edition of the MALCP Winter Lawn Care Conference. Discover new agronomic and

pesticide insights in our Technical Seminar, while the Business Seminar Workshops are ideal for any Green

Industry (Lawn Care, Landscaping, Irrigation, etc.) business owner and/or managers. In addition, you can meet

with a host of exhibitors featuring a variety of products and services.

This is a great opportunity for everyone in the Lawn Care and Green Industries - Lawn Care Professionals,

Sports Turf Managers, Landscapers, Municipal / Institutional Groundskeepers.

Conference Highlights:

Business Seminar features a comprehensive legal roundtable hosted by Associated Industries of

Massachusetts Attorney Tom Jones, discussing an overview of various legal issue facing business

owners and decision makers, along with a presentation by Jeffery Helm of Gordon Atlantic Insur-

ance on important insurance risk assessment issues any business owner should be concerned with.

Technical Seminar features an update on new PACE requirements for pesticide license credits,

along with a presentation on “Under Direct Supervision” and the latest changes to the Nutrient

Management Regulations. Also included, is a review of IPM strategies of disease control, the latest

on lawn insect pests and a timely overview of honey bee health and pesticide use. 5 pesticide

recertification credits have been requested.

Vendor Exhibitor Area featuring a variety of products and services. Vendors will be available

during pre-Conference Continental Breakfast, morning Coffee with the Vendors break, as well as

during the Lunch Session.

Optional on-site Lunch Buffet available for Technical Seminar participants (Pre-Registration

Required).

The last half hour of lunch period will feature a Reception for Dr. Pat Vittum along with Free Door

Prize Raffle drawing for all participants, held in the Vendor Exhibitor Area prior to beginning of

afternoon sessions.

Marquee Sponsor platinum Sponsors

gold Sponsor

malcp “Success Through Professionalism”

BUSINESS SEMINAR

MALCP Member - $90 pp for first 2 attendees, $80 pp for each additional attendee from same facility. Non-Member - $100 pp for first 2 attendees, $90 per person for each additional attendee from same facility. An optional Hot Lunch Buffet served on-site is available for an additional $30 per attendee (Pre-Registration required).

TECHNICAL SEMINAR

TECHNICAL SEMINAR -

BUSINESS SEMINAR -

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

(Pre-Registration Deadline is Monday, January 23, 2017 )

MALCP Member $130 per person ($145 Non Member pp) - Includes Hot Buffet Lunch

2017 W L C C - CONFERENCE AGENDA

Become a MALCP member and receive a special WLCC Discount - 50% off your first year’s membership

For more details, contact us today - 617-640-4846 or malcp@yahoo.com

Welcome / Opening Remarks

Talk #1 Today’s Legal Environment (Part 1) - Mr. Thomas Jones, Esq., Associated Industries of Massachusetts

BREAK Coffee With The Vendors, Exhibitor Area

Talk #2 Today’s Legal Environment (Part 2)

LUNCH On Site Buffet (Included) - Vendor Exhibition Area Open - Dr. Pat Vittum Reception - Raffle Drawing

Talk #3 Today’s Legal Environment (Part 3)

Talk #4 Enterprise Risk Management - “What are your Biggest Insurance Risks?” - Mr. L. Jeffery Helm, LIA, Gordon Atlantic Insurance

ADJOURN UNTIL 2018

Welcome / Opening Remarks / Update on new PACE Requirements

Talk #1 “Under Direct Supervision and Nutrient Management Regulations” - Mr. Robert Mann, Corporate Agronomist, Lawn Dawg

Talk #2 “Concepts in IPM of Lawn Diseases” - Dr. Angela Medeiros, UMASS Plant Diagnostic Laboratory

BREAK Coffee With The Vendors, Exhibitor Area

Talk #3 “Turf Insect Update: Billbugs, Chinch Bugs & Craneflies”- Dr. Pat Vittum, UMASS Entomolgy

LUNCH On-Site Buffet (Pre-Registration Required), off-site options available - Exhibitor Area Open - Dr. Pat Vittum Reception - Door Prize Raffle Drawing Talk #4 “Honey Bee Health and Pesticide Use” - Dr. Kim Skyrm, Chief Aviary Inpsector, MDAR,

Ms. Taryn LaScola, Director Crop & Pest Srvices, MDAR

Awarding of Pesticide Re-certification Credits - ADJOURN UNTIL 2018

Walk-In Registration is available (Cash or Check ONLY) Please Note: On-site lunch is not available for walk-in registrants.

7:00 - 8:15 ATTENDEE CHECK IN / REGISTRATION - CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST, EXHIBITOR AREA OPEN

***IMPORTANT NOTE***

Per new MDAR Pesticide Program’s PACE requirements (Effective January 1, 2017), Pesticide Recertification Credit rules have changed. At registration, please be prepared to show a valid photo ID (preferably MA driver’s license) and current pesticide license (for license number/category). We

recommend that you please arrive early and allow for extra check-in time . Your cooperation and understanding will be greatly appreciated.

Business Seminar Registration

Mail Form to :

MALCP / WLCC PO BOX 222 STOW MA 01775

Please sign me up for ______ people @ $130.00 pp (MALCP Member) $145.00 pp (Non Member)

TOTAL $ __________ Check # ____________(enclosed) payable to MALCP / WLCC PO # (If applicable) ________________________ - Please FAX your PO along with registration form to 781-274-7878 - Do you need to be invoiced ? Yes No

Technical Seminar Registration

NAME * PESTICIDE LICENSE # *CATEGORY #

NAME * PESTICIDE LICENSE # *CATEGORY #

COMPANY

ADDRESS CITY / TOWN ZIP

DAYTIME PHONE E-MAIL

To register for Technical Seminar via Purchase Order, please FAX, along with registration form to 978-897-7573 Do You Need an Invoice? Yes No

REMEMBER - Pre-Registration Deadline for Seminars/Lunch Option is Monday January 23, 2017 to allow hotel sufficient plan time

Pesticide License # and Category are required to receive re-certification credits, Valid Photo ID will be Required at Check In per MDAR Regulations *

Directions to STURBRIDGE HOST HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER: From the North, East & West, take the Mass Pike (I-90) to Exit 9, Route 20 West. - From the South, take either Interstate 84 or Route 131 to Route 20 West. The hotel is located less than 1/4 mile from the first set of traffic lights.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event of an impending winter storm on January 25 : Please call 781-274-7373 or visit malcp.org for instructions.

Phone: 508-347-7393 sturbridgehosthotel.com

CREDIT CARD / ON-LINE REGISTRATIONS, PLEASE VISIT malcp.org or https://www.regonline.com/2017winterlawncareconference

2017 W L C C CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

FOR QUESTIONS OR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT MALCP

617-640-4846 malcp@yahoo.com

COMPANY _______________________________________________________________________________________ PAYMENT ENCLOSED Check # ________________ payable to MALCP /WLCC

ADDRESS _______________________________________________________________________________________

CITY / TOWN _____________________________________________________________ ZIP _________________

EMAIL __________________________________________________________________________________________ CONTACT PHONE # __________________________

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