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EDUCATIONAL SEMINARSTwo full days of Educational Seminars for Landscape, Tree Care,Irrigation, Lawn Maintenance, Hardscape Professionals, HR Managers &CFOs - Earn MDA (Pesticide), ISA, CTSP, NCMA, NALP & ODA (Ohio) Credits!
CERTIFICATION MEANS BUSINESS!MGIA is proud to host numerous national certification exams in conjunction with the MGIA 32nd Annual Trade Show & Convention.
Pre-Register and Save 10%!(Must Pre-Register by February 15th)
SHOW HOURS:
MARCH 5 & 6, 2019
Tuesday, March 5, 20197:15 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Registration8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Education9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Trade Show4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Social Hour/Gift Raffle
Wednesday, March 6, 20197:15 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Registration8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Education9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Trade Show
Held at the Suburban Collection Showplace46100 Grand River Ave. • Novi, MI 48374
FEATURES THE LATEST PRODUCTS, TECHNOLOGY & SERVICES FROM EXHIBITORS!Including . . . Lawn & Landscape Equipment, Heavy-Duty Equipment, Snow Equipment, Trucks, Nursery Stock, Chemicals,Hardscapes, Irrigation, Water Features & Lighting Supplies, Business-Related Equipment and Services . . . and Much More!!!
Exceptional Educational Programs.National Quality. Local Prices.
ATTENDEE REGISTRATIONMICHIGAN GREEN INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION 32ND ANNUAL
For more information on the Trade Show, call (248) 646-4992 or register online at www.landscape.org.
You’re Invited...
SHOW FLOORSOCIAL HOUR & GIFT RAFFLEMarch 5th • 4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Complimentary drink ticket given with admission.All admission tickets include one (1) complimentarydrink ticket for Social Hour on Tuesday, March 5th
from 4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. ONLY.
FEATURING INTERNATIONAL BEST-SELLING AUTHOR & KEYNOTESPEAKER GINA MOLLICONE-LONG.TOPICS INCLUDE:
THINK OR SINK! & THE SCIENCE OF INTUITIONGina Mollicone-Long helps people get what they want.
She is an international best-selling author, compelling speaker and peakperformance coach with a mission to reveal greatness in individuals,teams and organizations. She is the co-founder of The Greatness Group, aglobal team building and personal development company. Since 1998, shehas trained, coached or spoken to tens of thousands of people on six continents. Her books, Think or Sink and The Secret of Successful Failing are widely read and enjoyed by people around the world. She can show you exactly how to get out of your own way.
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Exceptional Educational Programs.National Quality. Local Prices.
MGIA 32nd ANNUAL TRADE SHOW & CONVENTION SPONSORS (as of 1/29/19)
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MGIA 32nd ANNUAL TRADE SHOW & CONVENTION SPONSORS (as of 1/29/19)
MGIA would like to thank the many sponsors for their continued support.
LAFONTAINE FORDOF LANSING
32nd Annual
TRADE SHOW32nd Annual
TRADE SHOW& CONVENTION
Tuesday, March 5, 2019KEYNOTE SESSION: Think or Sink ....................................................7The Secret to Selling to Millennials ....................................................7Plants Don’t Pay Us, People Do ..........................................................7The Plant Identification Challenge ......................................................7Hazards of Horticulture ......................................................................7Diagnostics Defining Plant Decline in the Landscape ........................8Managing Tree Diseases and Pests: Back to the Basics ....................8Integrated Pest Management: What You Need To Know Part 1............8Personal Protective Equipment: What, When, and Why ......................8Herbicide Strategies for Lawn Care....................................................8Ecology & Control of Yellow Nutsedge................................................82018 Year in Review & Tips for Improving Turf in 2019 ......................8Countermeasures for the War With Weeds ........................................9Respirable Crystalline Silica for Construction-MIOSHA Part 690 ........9Natural Stone in the Landscape: Right Tool, Right Technique..............9Evolving Hardscape Installation..........................................................9LED Landscape Lighting, New Solutions, Truths, Lies and Let Downs ..9Lighting Your Way to Extra Profit on Every Project ..............................9Irrigation Scheduling: Considerations to Properly Achieve
High Efficiency in Irrigation ............................................................9HR “Hot Button” Topics in the Green Industry ..................................10HR Recordkeeping: Starting & Ending the Employment
Relationship Right ........................................................................10 Social Media in the Landscape Industry ..........................................10“Close Encounters” With an MDARD Inspector in the Field ..............10 Pre-Trip Inspection Training & Regulatory Compliance Update ........10 Michigan’s Mobile Truck Simulator ..................................................10
ARBORIST, PROFESSIONAL CLIMBER AND GROUND CREW 2-DAY EDUCATION TRACK : Static vs. Dynamic Cabling Systems: Looking at Where, When
and Why to Install Each System ........................................................17 Rigging for Arborists ..............................................................................17Transitioning from Tree to Truck ............................................................17Aerial Rescue and Emergency Response ..............................................17
Wednesday, March 6, 2019KEYNOTE SESSION: The Science of Intuition ......................................11How to Transform “Think it Over” to Decision ......................................11Plant Disease Update ............................................................................11 The Root of the Matter ..........................................................................11Types of Pesticide Formulations & How They Work ..............................12Integrated Pest Management: What You Need To Know Part 2..............12Dealing with Lawn Insects: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly................12Minimizing Adverse Side Effects of Lawn and Landscape Pesticides ..12 Bulletproof Plants: Tough Nuts for the Landscape ................................12Fun in the Sun: Plants That Must Be Exposed ......................................12Hardscape Lighting Trials and Tribulations ............................................13Raised Patio Installation: Build it to Stand the Test of Time ..................13Employer Presentation-What is Unemployment Insurance
and How Does it Affect Me as an Employer? ....................................13Are You Providing STAR Customer Service? ..........................................13“Close Encounters” With an MDARD Inspector in the Field ..............13Pre-Trip Inspection Training & Regulatory Compliance Update ........14Michigan’s Mobile Truck Simulator ..................................................14
ARBORIST, PROFESSIONAL CLIMBER AND GROUND CREW 2-DAY EDUCATION TRACK : The New Standards for Working Near Electrical Conductors ............17The Cordless Electric Chain Saw: How Does It Fit
Into Your Operations? ..................................................................17You Train Your Dog, Why Not Your Trees?..........................................17
Trade Show & Convention Sponsors ............................2Program & CEU Key, List of Programs ................................3March 5th & 6th Education At-A-Glance ....................4-5National Certification Exams ..........................................6Tuesday, March 5th - Schedule of Programs ..................7-10Wednesday, March 6th - Schedule of Programs ..........11-14Michigan Certified Pesticide Applicator Training ..........15Arborist, Professional Climber & Ground Crew Training ..16-17MGIA Membership Application ....................................18Trade Show & Convention Pre-Registration ....................19
Register Early (by Feb. 15th) and Save 10%!!
List of Educational Programs
ATTENDEE REGISTRATIONTable of Contents PAGE
See corresponding page number for specific times, descriptions and room locations of each program.
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MDA Michigan Certified Pesticide Applicator
ISA Certified Arborist CTSP Certified Treecare
Safety Professional NCMA Certified Segmental
Retaining Wall (SRW)Installer
NALP Landscape Industry Certified
ODA Ohio Dept. of Ag.
CEU Key
NOTICE!! Soliciting for employees is ABSOLUTELY NOT PERMITTED at the expo or in the conference area during the MGIA Trade Show & Convention. Solicitors will be asked to leave. If you are seeking employees or employment,
contact MGIA at (248) 646-4992 for the many great options available to you!
You’re Invited...
Show Floor SocialHour & Gift Raffle
March 5th4:30-5:30 p.m.
Complimentary drink ticketgiven with admission.
All admission tickets include one(1) complimentary drink ticket forSocial Hour on Tuesday, March 5th
from 4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. ONLY.
CARTS - March 18, 19 & 20:Become a Certified Pesticide Applicator in 3 days! To
register, visit www.landscape.org or fill out the registrationon page 15 and drop it off at the MGIA booth.
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MONDAY-TUESDAY, MARCH 4-5, 2019:ICPI CONCRETE PAVER INSTALLER COURSE
Pearl Room, Suburban CollectionShowplace, Novi, Michigan 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on both days(7:30 a.m. Registration)Through the Interlocking ConcretePavement Institute (ICPI) ConcretePaver Installer (Level I) Course, individ-uals who are currently employed in the
concrete paver installer industry have the opportunity topursue education, certification and industry recognition.You can become one of over 11,550 certified installers byattending the two-day course in conjunction with theMGIA 32nd Annual Trade Show and Convention. The ICPIConcrete Paver Installer (Level I) Course imparts the req-uisite knowledge, experience and industry guidelinesrequired to properly install interlocking concrete pavingsystems. The paver installer program training and certifi-cation can be a powerful marketing tool to your clientsby further establishing your credibility as a knowledge-able contractor.
For more information or to register for the two-daycourse please go to www.ici.org/NoviCPI or call 703-657-6900. Limited to first 40 to register. Must pre-register.
Registration Fee (all fees listed are in US dollars)$350-Non-member, $315-MGIA MemberDISCOUNT CODE: MGIAMEMBER
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The Michigan Green Industry Association is proud to host the following national certification exams in conjunction with the MGIA 32nd Annual Trade Show & Convention.
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION EXAMS
Certification Means Business! Take advantage of one of the most powerful marketing tools. Raise the standards of your profession and join other proud industry professionals who share knowledge of industry guidelines, practices and advancements applicable to your profession.
SPONSORED BY:
MONDAY-TUESDAY, MARCH 4-5, 2019:RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST COURSE Coral Room, Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi, Michigan8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on both days (7:30 a.m. Registration)
The Residential Specialist Courseprovides classroom based trainingin residential paver installationsand covers some of the hottesttopics in outdoor living spacedesign and construction, specifi-cally specialty applications such
as raised and multi-level patios, fireplaces, fire pits, grills,outdoor kitchens, pool decks and permeable interlockingconcrete pavement. It is recommended (but not required)that participants have completed the ICPI Concrete PaverInstaller Course prior to attending this two-day course. AResidential Specialist Designation can be earned by meet-ing additional requirements. There are 13 CE Hoursoffered by this course.
For more information or to register for the two-daycourse please go to www.ici.org/NoviRS or call 703-657-6900. Limited to first 40 to register. Must pre-register.
Registration Fee (all fees listed are in US dollars)$350-Non-member, $315-MGIA MemberDISCOUNT CODE: MGIAMEMBER
SPONSORED BY:
MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2019: SEGMENTAL RETAINING WALL (SRW) INSTALLER COURSE – LEVEL I/BASIC (NATIONAL CONCRETE MASONRY ASSOCIATION)Jade Room, Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi, Michigan 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (7:30 a.m. Registration)
This one-day Segmental Retaining Wall (SRW) Installer Course teaches installers fundamental SRWinstallation guidelines, material and system component properties, soils and compaction, the effect of
water, and site practices. Program is also available to each candidate who completes the SRW InstallerCourse (or equivalent SRW-installation-related education) and passes a written examination is certified as a CertifiedSRW Installer (CSRWI). This credential is highly valued by consumers.
For more information or to register for this one-day course please go to ncma.org/srw-installer-upcoming-classes/ and click on the March 4 “REGISTER HERE” link or call Gabriela Mariscal @ 571-224-0931 or email [email protected] to first 40 to register. Must pre-register. Registration Fee (all fees listed are in US dollars): $275-Non-member, $250-MGIA Member
SPONSORED BY:
KEYNOTE SESSION10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Sponsored by: Accident Fund Insurance Company of AmericaThink or SinkSpeaker: Gina Mollicone-LongLocation: Crystal RoomGet out of your own way to breakthroughresults.
“A MAN WHO DOES NOT THINK FOR HIMSELF DOES NOTTHINK AT ALL” - Oscar Wilde
Would you like to get a solid competitive edge; one thatcould be the difference that makes the difference in yourresults? How about being able to master your mind in anysituation? Peak Performance Expert, Gina Mollicone-Long,will share with you a unique process for breaking through tothe next level. These techniques will even work to improveyour personal life balance. You don’t want to miss this pro-gram if growth is on your list; whether it’s personal or busi-ness or both! It’s time to get out of your own way on thepath to greatness!
Transform your business and personal results by learninghow to harness the power of your mind with laser focus andmeasureable success. Gina’s energetic and highly sought-afterprogram delves into the powers of your mind and leveragessome of the most cutting edge modern performance tech-niques out there. You will learn the secrets of being unstop-pable used by many of the great business and thought leadersthroughout history. Internal change brings external results.You will walk away from this paradigm-shifting program withpowerful tools and techniques that will allow you to beunstoppable in the face of any circumstances.
Gina Mollicone-Long helps people get out of their own way so they can get what theywant. She is an international best-selling author, compelling speaker and performanceexpert with a personal mission to reveal greatness in individuals, teams and organiza-tions. She is the co-founder of The Greatness Group, a corporate team building and train-ing company. Since 1998, she has trained, coached or spoken to tens of thousands ofpeople globally. She is an expert in leveraging the power of your mind holding board cer-tifications as a Master Trainer of NLP, Hypnotherapy, Time Line Therapy® and Coachingand is the founder of a coaching school called Greatness U. Her books, Think or Sinkand The Secret of Successful Failing are widely read and enjoyed by people around theglobe. Having spent a full year traveling the world with her family on a world speakingtour, Gina’s experience with diverse cultural perspectives gives her programs universalrelevance that helps her connect with audiences everywhere. Visit her atwww.GinaMollicone.com for more information. (@ginamollicone) CEUs: NALP
BUSINESS TRAINING1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Sponsored by: Sponsored by: Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA)The Secret to Selling to MillennialsSpeaker: Kirk Armstrong, Armstrong Sales Coaching, LLCLocation: Crystal RoomHave you wondered why it is sometimes so difficult to sell toor manage a millennial? Studies show that millennials are driv-en differently. What they view as important could be com-pletely different than what you expect. Learn the communica-tion patterns and strategies that you must understand inorder to communicate more effectively with these individuals.You will learn:
• What makes millennials tick, and how to motivate and compel them to action
• How to communicate more effectively with them in order to “win” more and get them on your side
• What to do and not do in order to get higher performance from them in the workplace
Join us in this highly interactive session and walk away with an actionable plan that you can implement right away!CEUs: NALP, NCMA
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Sponsored by: English GardensPlants Don’t Pay Us, People DoSpeaker: Dr. John Ball, South Dakota State UniversityLocation: Crystal RoomWhile its stating the obvious, plants don’t pay for our service,their owners do. Whether you are doing landscape design-build,lawn care or tree work, how you market your services is a key tosuccess and this session will show you the way! CEUs: 1-ISA, NALP
PLANT HEALTH CARE8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Sponsored by: Moose & Squirrel Horticultural ResourcesThe Plant Identification ChallengeSpeaker: Amy Stone, Extension Educator, Ohio State UniversityLocation: Onyx RoomHave you ever come across a plant that you are unfamiliar with?Whether you are identifying the plant for a client for basicknowledge, or to ultimately identify a plant pest and make aplant health care recommendation, there are some key charac-teristics that can assist with the proper identification. You willwalk through the process and test your plant ID skills. CEUs: 2-MDA (2, 3B, or 6), 2-ISA, 2-ODA (6A), NALP
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.Sponsored by: LaFontaine Ford of LansingHazards of HorticultureSpeaker: Amy Stone, Extension Educator, Ohio State UniversityLocation: Onyx RoomIn the industry we work in, we encounter pest hazards prettyfrequently. Come learn about some insect and plant hazardsthat you can encounter and what can happen when you comein contact with them. We will also be covering the importanceof safety when applying pesticides. CEUs: 1-MDA (Core, 2, 3B, or 6),1-ISA, 1-ODA (6A), NALP
A fifteen-minute legislative update will precede the keynote session at 9:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. in the Crystal Room.
Tuesday, March 5th
Legislative Issues Impacting the GreenIndustry: 2019 Outlook (March 5, 2019)
Speakers: Scott Faustyn and Joe Palamara, Karoub Associates (MGIA’sLobbyist) (rated the #1 lobbying firm by “Crain’s Detroit Business”)
Many important issues impacting the green industry are takingplace at our Capitol in Lansing. Learn what they are, what isbeing done, why it’s important to keep informed and how youcan offer support.
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PLANT HEALTH CARE (CONTINUED)2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.Sponsored by: Banner Sales & ConsultingDiagnostics Defining Plant Decline in the LandscapeSpeaker: Erik Draper, Assistant Professor, Extension Educator, Ohio State UniversityLocation: Onyx RoomWhy do plants decline in so many different and often strangeways before ultimately giving up their space and becomingcompost? What are some signs of plant decline and what arethey trying to tell us about the environment or conditions ofthat landscape planting? Is it always terminal to the plant?Come find answers to these and other diagnostic questionsregarding plant decline!CEUs: 1-MDA (2, 3B, or 6), 1-ISA, .5-ODA (6A), NALP
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Sponsored by: Banner Sales & ConsultingManaging Tree Diseases and Pests: Back to the BasicsSpeaker: Dr. David Roberts, Ph.D., The Plant Doctor LLCLocation: Onyx RoomWith the plethora of new invasive diseases and pests inrecent decades, it is becoming more challenging to managethe invasive and native maladies in conjunction with the toolsat our disposal. Hence, it is vitally important that we proper-ly diagnose the problem and then follow-through with theappropriate management procedures once an accurate diag-nosis is accomplished. Do invasive issues differ that muchfrom native ones? In order to effect the proper managementprocedures, we must thoroughly understand their diseaseand life cycles . . . and the differences and similarities amongthem if we are to be efficient at attaining our goals in planthealth care. Hence, it’s back to the basics.CEUs: 1-MDA (2, 3B, or 6), 1-ISA, 1-ODA (6A), NALP
CORE CREDIT CLASSES8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Sponsored by: Midwest Arborist SuppliesIntegrated Pest Management: What You Need To Know Part 1Speaker: Gary Eichen, Plant Health Care/ Bioturf Manager, Mike’s Tree Surgeons/SavaTreeLocation: Sapphire/Ruby RoomThe first part of this 2-part class will cover the history of IPMand why it was created. Attendees will learn the 7 steps of IPMand why using IPM is so important, not only as a business per-son but as an Arborist in the Urban Forest, and especially intoday's changing “climate.” CEUs: 2-MDA (Commercial or Private CORE), 2-ISA, 2-ODA (CORE), NALP
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Sponsored by: Member Insurance SolutionsPersonal Protective Equipment: What, When and WhySpeaker: Tom Bergschwenger, President, Natural Approach Lawn & TreeLocation: Sapphire/Ruby RoomApplying pesticides takes planning and preparation! This ses-sion will discuss professional conduct, planning for pesticideapplication and application procedures, in addition to thenecessary personal protective equipment (PPE) listed on thelabel and/or required by the Michigan Department ofAgriculture. CEUs: 2-MDA (Commercial or Private CORE), 2-ISA, 2-ODA (CORE), NALP
TURFGRASS MAINTENANCE9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Sponsored by: Rhino Seed & Landscape SupplyHerbicide Strategies for Lawn CareSpeaker: Dr. Roch Gaussoin, Department of Agronomy & Horticulture, University of NebraskaLocation: Opal RoomVery few “new” herbicides have been released in recent years.New herbicide combinations, however, have the potential forincreased efficacy and spectrum. This presentation willupdate participants on new chemistries, products and strate-gies for successful use.CEUs: 1-MDA (3A or 6), 1-ODA (8), NALP
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.Sponsored by: TBDEcology & Control of Yellow NutsedgeSpeaker: Dr. Roch Gaussoin, Department of Agronomy & Horticulture, University of NebraskaLocation: Opal RoomYellow nutsedge is one of the most difficult weeds to controlin turf and landscapes. It is very unique in its biology andecology. A single nutsedge plant can produce nearly 5,000tubers by the end of the growing season. This presentationwill use a multi-step strategy, developed after nearly 5 yearsof research, to effectively manage yellow nutsedge in turf-grass. CEUs: 1-MDA (3A or 6), 1-ODA (8), NALP
2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.Sponsored by: Evergreen Seed Supply2018 Year in Review & Tips for Improving Turf in 2019Speaker: Dr. Kevin Frank, Associate Professor and Extension Turfgrass Specialist, Michigan State UniversityLocation: Opal Room2018 will go down as a remarkable year for weather extremesand resultant turfgrass stress. This presentation will reviewthe challenges of 2018 and discuss how turfgrass speciesselection and management practices influence turfgrass per-formance during stressful conditions. CEUs: 1-MDA (3A or 6), 1-ODA (8), NALP
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3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Sponsored by: TBDCountermeasures for the War With WeedsSpeaker: Erik Draper, Assistant Professor, Extension Educator, Ohio State UniversityLocation: Opal RoomWhy are many landscape maintenance companies beginning towonder if weeds are winning the war? Why do weeds appear tohave become unaffected by or resistant to many of the com-mon control measures we apply? We’ll examine and discusssome of the top reasons for the seeming increase in the lack ofweed control in lawns, landscape settings and beds.CEUs: 1-MDA (3A or 6), .5-ODA (8), NALP
HARDSCAPES9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Sponsored by: Orion StoneRespirable Crystalline Silica forConstruction-Overview of MIOSHA Part 690Speaker: Jason Griffin, Director of Education & Safety Services,Construction Association of MichiganLocation: Hardscape Demo Area, Trade Show FloorThis presentation will provide you with a brief overview ofMIOSHA’s Part 690: Respirable Crystalline Silica forConstruction. During this program participants will learnabout:• Changes to the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL)• How to use Table 1• Developing a Silica Exposure Control Plan• Brief description of APFs for Respiratory Protection• The Medical Surveillance and Recordkeeping RequirementCEUs: NALP, NCMA
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Sponsored by: Orion Stone Natural Stone in the Landscape: RightTool, Right TechniqueSpeaker: Chris Pascoe, English StonemasonLocation: Hardscape Demo Area, Trade Show FloorChris Pascoe, English stonemason, will guide you through theworld of natural stone. Learn the types of stone and wherethey are sourced from, as well as selecting the proper stonefor your application. Chris will explain which products arestandard and which are custom from the quarry.Additionally, Chris will explain and demonstrate the propertools and techniques for your crews to successfully rock faceand dress stone in-house. You can turn your scrap into dol-lars and fix problems on site.CEUs: NALP, NCMA
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Sponsored by: Unilock Michigan, Inc. Evolving Hardscape InstallationSpeaker: Adam DeLamielleure, Territory Manager, Unilock Michigan, Inc.Location: Hardscape Demo Area, Trade Show FloorConcrete paving stones and segmental retaining walls havebeen successfully installed for years using reliable methodsthat are time tested and proven. However, the ever-changinghardscape market, in terms of product offerings and trends,has helped to bring about new and interesting installationmethods that can be adopted by today’s hardscape installerto be more efficient and safer. Come and learn about some ofthese advancements to determine how you can implementthem in your business. Topics will include:• Open jointed aggregate• Large format slabs• Vacuum Placers• Cutting techniques and regulation• Leveraging wallsCEUs: NALP, NCMA
IRRIGATION AND LIGHTING8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.Sponsored by: AIS Construction EquipmentLED Landscape Lighting, New Solutions,Truths, Lies and Let DownsSpeaker: Nels Peterson, Owner, Nordic LightingLocation: Garnet RoomAttend this session to learn the truth about LED lighting:what’s new, what’s coming, and how to use it. Also learn howconsumers perceive LED’s and how you can profit from it.CEUs: NALP, NCMA
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.Sponsored by: Cascade Lighting, Inc.Lighting Your Way to Extra Profit on Every ProjectSpeaker: Nels Peterson, Owner, Nordic LightingLocation: Garnet RoomIn this session, attendees will learn:• How to sell landscape lighting from the design perspective• Step by step successful sales process and skills• Own your client, sales skills and lessonsCEUs: NALP, NCMA
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Sponsored by: SiteOne Landscape SupplyIrrigation Scheduling: Considerations to Properly Achieve High Efficiency in Irrigation Speaker: Jeff Mgebroff, Hunter Industries, Inc.Location: Garnet RoomThis presentation will explain the importance of proper sched-uling as it relates to irrigation efficiency. Different schedulingmethods such as Smart Control and Requirement/PrecipitationRate will be discussed. Sourcing weather-based data will alsobe emphasized. CEUs: NALP
Tuesday, March 5th
CARTS - March 18, 19 & 20:Become a Certified Pesticide Applicator in threedays! To register, visit www.landscape.org or fill
out the registration on page 15 and drop it off at the MGIA booth.
HUMAN RESOURCES8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Sponsored by: TBDHR “Hot Button” Topics in the Green IndustrySpeakers: Maureen Rouse-Ayoub & Tiffany Snow, Labor & Employment Group, Varnum LLPLocation: Amethyst/Emerald RoomChallenges for Michigan Green Industry Employers in 2019include wage and hour compliance and how to manage med-ical and recreational marijuana in the workplace. This presen-tation will address:
Wage and Hour• Tracking and documenting hours work• Determining compensable time• Calculating overtime• Employee misclassification• Document retention – Legal requirements & best practices
Managing Medical and Recreational Marijuana in the Workplace• What the new law requires• Drug testing• Whether there is a duty to accommodate medical
or recreational marijuana in the workplace• Substance abuse policies best practices
CEUs: NALP, NCMA
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.Sponsored by: TBDHR Recordkeeping: Starting & Ending the Employment Relationship Right Speaker: Anne-Marie Vercruysse Welch, Clark Hill PLCLocation: Amethyst/Emerald RoomHiring, disciplining, and firing employees requires appropriatedocumentation to protect your organization and its manage-ment. Does your application ask the right questions? How doyou document a background check? Do you really need anoffer letter? What policies need to be in your handbook? Howmuch documentation does it take to fire someone? In thisclass, an employment attorney will teach you how to best doc-ument each stage of the employment process to prevent ordefend against future lawsuits. This class will be interactive,so be sure to bring your questions! CEUs: NALP, NCMA
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Sponsored by: Unilock Michigan, Inc.Social Media in the Landscape IndustrySpeaker: Desiree Bouchard, Integrator & Director of Marketing, Great Lakes Landscape DesignLocation: Amethyst/Emerald RoomJoin us for a landscape professional’s perspective on socialmedia such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Houzz: mar-keting to clients, eliciting response, responding to reviews,and what to focus on to gain likes & followers that matter.CEUs: NALP, NCMA
VEHICLE COMPLIANCE9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Sponsored by: Foster Blue Water Oil“Close Encounters” With an MDARDInspector in the Field Speaker: Sam Walker, Pesticide Inspector,Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural DevelopmentPesticide & Plant Pest Management DivisionLocation: Vehicle Compliance Area, Trade Show Floor Do you associate the Michigan Department of Agriculture andRural Development’s (MDARD) road inspection with fear andloathing, panic attacks and an upset stomach? Stay ahead ofthe game by attending this vehicle inspection seminar toensure that your staff and procedures are in compliance. Inaddition, MDARD staff will review the requirements for cus-tomer receipts (invoices), pesticide lawn marker postingsigns, personal protective equipment, and proper pesticidetransportation. In the event of an unexpected MDARD inspec-tion, attending this session will leave you confident that yourcompany is in compliance with MDARD’s requirements. CEUs: 1-MDA (Core), 1-ISA
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Sponsored by: Garber Chevrolet FleetPre-Trip Inspection Training & Regulatory Compliance Update Speaker: Charles Culton, Michigan Center for Truck SafetyLocation: Vehicle Compliance Area, Trade Show Floor Though many commercial drivers have had many years ofexperience in operating vehicles, there is still a high percent-age of vehicle defects that provide probable cause for lawenforcement to initiate a traffic stop / inspection of your vehi-cle. This hands-on presentation will walk you through the nec-essary skills you will need to know to conduct a pre-tripinspection. Also, you will be apprised of driver/vehicle com-pliance issues that are most relevant to the green industry.Information will be provided on the regulatory requirementsand benefits of a thorough pre-trip vehicle inspection by thedriver, in addition to a demonstration of a walk-through dailyvehicle inspection. Other topics covered are: identification ofdefective components that do not meet Federal Motor CarrierSafety Regulations, regulatory requirements and proper com-pletion of a DVIR (daily vehicle inspection report) and more.This session is a great opportunity to get your commercialvehicle/driver compliance questions answered!CEUs: 1.5-CTSP, NALP
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by: Michigan Center for Truck Safety Michigan’s Mobile Truck SimulatorLocation: Vehicle Compliance Area, Trade Show Floor This virtual simulator allows you to test and improve yourskills in a variety of conditions. To participate you sit behindthe wheel and take a 6-minute hands-on demonstration drivethat simulates both small, straight trucks, or full-size 18-wheeltractor trailers.
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Wednesday, March 6th
KEYNOTE SESSION10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Sponsored by: Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA)The Science of IntuitionSpeaker: Gina Mollicone-LongLocation: Crystal RoomUnlock Your Intuitive Intelligence Are you ready to lead from the inside out?
“The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is afaithful servant. We have created a society that honors theservant and has forgotten the gift.” – Albert EinsteinThink Branson, Jobs, Winfrey and Buffett. What quality doeseach of them credit as the secret to their success? Intuition!It’s time to move beyond the old models of driving profits andgenerating results. The speed at which business, trends andmarkets change has reached unprecedented levels. The abili-ty to access deeper levels of intelligence and make quick deci-sions in the absence of complete information will be the markof the new leader.
People believe that intuition is a gift – that you are either bornwith it or not. The truth is that intuition is a faculty of themind that can be cultivated and honed to produce replicat-able results. Intuition is a system that everyone possesses.But not everyone has the discipline required to develop andleverage it to produce outstanding success. An Australian uni-versity study of serial entrepreneurs showed that 80% reliedon intuition when making important business decisions. Thenew leader must learn to trust this intuitive faculty. The newleader must learn to be disciplined in cultivating reliability inthis system. The new leader must learn to unlock the time-saving mechanics of choosing the intuitive process over thetime-consuming logical process.
The time has come to go inside to solve the problems on theoutside. Come and learn what the best entrepreneurs andinnovators in the world are using as a shortcut to success!Intuition is the new success hack!
Gina Mollicone-Long helps people get out of their own way so they can get what theywant. She is an international best-selling author, compelling speaker and performanceexpert with a personal mission to reveal greatness in individuals, teams and organiza-tions. She is the co-founder of The Greatness Group, a corporate team building andtraining company. Since 1998, she has trained, coached or spoken to tens of thou-sands of people globally. She is an expert in leveraging the power of your mind holdingboard certifications as a Master Trainer of NLP, Hypnotherapy, Time Line Therapy® andCoaching and is the founder of a coaching school called Greatness U. Her books, Thinkor Sink and The Secret of Successful Failing are widely read and enjoyed by peoplearound the globe. Having spent a full year traveling the world with her family on a worldspeaking tour, Gina’s experience with diverse cultural perspectives gives her programsuniversal relevance that helps her connect with audiences everywhere. Visit her atwww.GinaMollicone.com for more information. (@ginamollicone) CEUs: NALP
BUSINESS TRAINING1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Sponsored by: TBDHow to Transform “Think it Over” toDecisionSpeaker: Erik Meier, EAM Consulting Group, Sandler TrainingLocation: Crystal RoomAre you a salesperson who has been hearing too many “We’llthink it over, “get back to me,” and “We’ll let you know”responses? If so, you are in good company. • Frustrated by pipelines that never seem full enough?• Are you worried that prospects may be telling you what youwant to hear but it isn’t the truth? • Concerned that you don’t feel like you have equal businessstature with potential clients? In this class you will learn, how prospects gain the upperhand during the sales process, why traditional salesapproaches can turn you into an unpaid consultant and whyyour challenges with time management may actually be some-thing else. CEUs: NALP, NCMA
PLANT HEALTH CARE8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.Sponsored by: Banner Sales & ConsultingPlant Disease Update Speaker: Jim Chatfield, Ohio State University Extension, Department ofPlant Pathology & Department of Horticulture and Crop ScienceLocation: Onyx RoomFrom oak wilt to rose rosette, these are the diseases of our(plants) lives. How do we evaluate host specificity of crabap-ples to apple scab, of buckeyes to leaf blotch disease? Whatis the pathogen that causes Beech Leaf Disease (we do notknow) or the various vascular wilt diseases of elm (we doknow). Was there any environmental factor in the season of2018 that may be a harbinger of some doom in 2019? Whatdoes a positive lab test for a root rot pathogen mean for rootrot control of a large tree? CEUs: 1-MDA (2, 3B or 6), 1-ISA, 1-ODA (6A), NALP
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.Sponsored by: Banner Sales & ConsultingThe Root of the MatterSpeaker: Jim Chatfield, Ohio State University Extension, Department of Plant Pathology & Department of Horticulture and Crop ScienceLocation: Onyx RoomWe have new tools to detect root pathogens, but what does itmean if you get a positive for Phytophthora from a root of alarge tree? What do we have to control root rots of a a largetree? What are some of the root and crown rot pathogens thataffect woody and herbaceous plants and which pesticideshelp manage them and in what situations? What does a com-prehensive root health management program look like?Complete the Robert Frost stanza: “A tree’s roots may be everso good/so may its bark and so may its wood…” CEUs: 1-MDA (2, 3B or 6), 1-ISA, 1-ODA (6A), NALP
CARTS - March 18, 19 & 20:Become a Certified Pesticide Applicator in three
days! To register, visit www.landscape.org or fill out the registration on page 15 and drop
it off at the MGIA booth.
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CORE CREDIT CLASSES8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Sponsored by: TBDTypes of Pesticide Formulations & How They WorkSpeaker: Tom Bergschwenger, President, Natural Approach Lawn & TreeLocation: Sapphire/Ruby Room This session will provide a comprehensive, detailed look atpesticide formulations. Attendees will learn the commontypes of formulations, distinguish between active and inertingredients, and learn the factors to consider when choosinga formulation for a specific site or situation.CEUs: 2-MDA (Core), 2-ISA, 2-ODA (CORE), NALP
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sponsored by: TBDIntegrated Pest Management: What You Need To Know Part 2Speaker: Gary Eichen, Plant Health Care/Bioturf Manager, Mike’s Tree Surgeons/SavaTreeLocation: Sapphire/Ruby RoomIn the second part of this 2-part class, attendees will learnwhat is needed to create an IPM program in their company,and where to get the informational resources necessary toimplement the program. How to effectively communicatethe benefits of an IPM program to your clients will also becovered. CEUs: 2-MDA (Core), 2-ISA, 2-ODA (CORE), NALP
TURFGRASS MAINTENANCE9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Sponsored by: TBDDealing with Lawn Insects: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Speaker: Dr. Daniel A. Potter, Professor of Entomology, University of KentuckyLocation: Opal RoomThis talk covers diagnosis and control of major insect pests oflawns including white grubs (Japanese beetles, European andmasked chafers), sod webworms, armyworms, billbugs,chinch bugs, and crane flies, as well as nuisance pests such ascicada killers. It includes specific information on optimum tim-ing for control, strengths and limitations of particular prod-ucts including reduced-risk insecticides and non-chemicalalternatives.CEUs: 1-MDA (3A or 6), 1-ODA (8), NALP
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Sponsored by: TBDMinimizing Adverse Side Effects of Lawnand Landscape Pesticides Speaker: Dr. Daniel A. Potter, Professor of Entomology, University of KentuckyLocation: Opal RoomPesticides are essential tools for the Land Care Industry. Mostmodern pesticides have low toxicity to humans, pets, andbirds, but some are broadly toxic to beneficial invertebratesincluding earthworms, bees, and natural enemies that helpkeep pest populations in check. This talk highlights ways tomanage pests without harming pollinators or upsetting thenatural checks and balances that help to buffer healthy lawnsand landscapes from pest outbreaks. CEUs: 1-MDA (3A or 6), 1-ODA (8), NALP
LANDSCAPE DESIGN/BUILD8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.Sponsored by: Milarch Nursery, Inc.Bulletproof Plants: Tough Nuts for the LandscapeSpeaker: Bryce Lane, Department of Horticultural Science, NC State UniversityLocation: Garnet Room What makes a great landscape plant? With the flood of newplants into the gardening market, it’s difficult to know whichones are going to perform the best, with the least amount ofattention. There is a group of “time-tested” plants that are reli-able and desirable. This talk will identify the some of the bestperforming, toughest, time tested, trees, shrubs, and perenni-als for the garden.CEUs: NALP
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Sponsored by: Milarch Nursery, Inc.Fun in the Sun: Plants That Must Be ExposedSpeaker: Bryce Lane, Department of Horticultural Science, NC State UniversityLocation: Garnet Room A dynamic presentation introducing plants that excel in sunnyareas. See how you can combine “sun-loving” woody plantswith herbaceous perennials and annuals to create show stop-ping garden areas.CEUs: NALP
Wednesday, March 6th
CARTS - March 18, 19 & 20: Become a Certified Pesticide Applicator in three days! To register,visit www.landscape.org or fill out the registration on page 15 and drop it off at the MGIA booth.
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HARDSCAPES9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Sponsored by: Rock Bottom Stone SupplyHardscape Lighting Trials and TribulationsSpeaker: Jeff Golota, LumenilaireLocation: Hardscape Demo Area, Trade Show FloorLighting hardscape features has become a necessary andvery popular feature in landscape designs. Hardscape featuresby their very nature require careful planning and attention todetail to ensure a successful project. Lighting the hardscaperequire the same details. Learn the basics of lighting hard-scapes that will save hours of labor and enhance the effects ofyour designs. Learn how to select, plan and install popularhardscape lighting fixtures. Learn the tricks to installing light-ing into existing hardscapes and avoid expensive mistakes outin field. CEUs: NALP, NCMA
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.Sponsored by: TBDRaised Patio Installation: Build it to Stand the Test of TimeSpeaker: Tom Tomaro, ICPI Authorized Instructor, Certified SRW Installer, Diamond Landscaping, Inc.Location: Hardscape Demo Area, Trade Show FloorHardscape Demo Area Trade Show Floor We will discuss how to properly construct a raised patio, frompre-planning and design, material management, layout andfoundation installation, and other special considerations.CEUs: NALP, NCMA
HUMAN RESOURCES8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.Sponsored by: TBDEmployer Presentation-What isUnemployment Insurance and How Does itAffect Me as an Employer?Speaker: Carrie Dillon, UI Analyst, Unemployment InsuranceLocation: Amethyst/Emerald RoomThe UI Presentation is a presentation given to employersabout the benefits and tax portion of the UI.The goal is to educate the employer: on understanding how aclaimant monetarily qualifies for a claim, how the employer ischarged and how the employer can protect their UI tax rates.CEUs: NALP, NCMA
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Sponsored by: Member Insurance SolutionsAre You Providing STAR Customer Service?Speaker: Cindy Jeanguenat, Strategic Performance Consultant,MBC Training and Development, Inc.Location: Amethyst/Emerald RoomWhether working behind the scenes or directly with cus-tomers; answering phones, selling, fulfilling requests orbilling; or something in-between, service is the key to any
organization’s continued success! Participants will learn themeaning and importance of quality customer service excel-lence, create a positive service impression and build a founda-tion for successful relationships.Session includes:• Understand the meaning of STAR Service
(Service-Teamwork-Attitude-Results)• Build lasting relationships • Learn how to make first impressions count!• Communicate positively and confidently• Be a good listener• Use appropriate/positive responses
CEUs: NALP, NCMA
VEHICLE COMPLIANCE9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Sponsored by: LaFontaine Ford of Lansing“Close Encounters” With an MDARD Inspector in the Field Speaker: Sam Walker, Pesticide Inspector,Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural DevelopmentPesticide & Plant Pest Management DivisionLocation: Vehicle Compliance Area, Trade Show Floor Do you associate the Michigan Department of Agriculture andRural Development’s (MDARD) road inspection with fear andloathing, panic attacks and an upset stomach? Stay ahead ofthe game by attending this vehicle inspection seminar toensure that your staff and procedures are in compliance. Inaddition, MDARD staff will review the requirements for cus-tomer receipts (invoices), pesticide lawn marker postingsigns, personal protective equipment, and proper pesticidetransportation. In the event of an unexpected MDARD inspec-tion, attending this session will leave you confident that yourcompany is in compliance with MDARD’s requirements. CEUs: 1-MDA (Core), 1-ISA
Wednesday, March 6th
NOTICE!! Soliciting for employees is
ABSOLUTELY NOT PERMITTEDat the expo or in the
conference area during theMGIA Trade Show & Convention.Solicitors will be asked to leave.If you are seeking employees or employment, contact MGIA at(248) 646-4992 for the manygreat options available to you!
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VEHICLE COMPLIANCE (CONTINUED)1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Sponsored by: Garden City RentalPre-Trip Inspection Training & Regulatory Compliance Update Speaker: Charles Culton, Michigan Center for Truck SafetyLocation: Vehicle Compliance Area, Trade Show Floor Though many commercial drivers have had many years ofexperience in operating vehicles, there is still a high percent-age of vehicle defects that provide probable cause for lawenforcement to initiate a traffic stop / inspection of yourvehicle. This hands-on presentation will walk you throughthe necessary skills you will need to know to conduct a pre-trip inspection. Also, you will be apprised of driver/vehiclecompliance issues that are most relevant to the green indus-try. Information will be provided on the regulatory require-ments and benefits of a thorough pre-trip vehicle inspectionby the driver, in addition to a demonstration of a walk-through daily vehicle inspection. Other topics covered are:
identification of defective components that do not meetFederal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, regulatory require-ments and proper completion of a DVIR (daily vehicleinspection report) and more. This session is a great opportu-nity to get your commercial vehicle/driver compliance ques-tions answered!CEUs: 1.5-CTSP, NALP
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sponsored by: Michigan Center for Truck Safety Michigan’s Mobile Truck SimulatorLocation: Vehicle Compliance Area, Trade Show Floor This virtual simulator allows you to test and improve yourskills in a variety of conditions. To participate you sit behindthe wheel and take a 6-minute hands-on demonstration drive that simulates both small, straight trucks, or full-size18-wheel tractor trailers.
Wednesday, March 6th
TRADE SHOW SPECIAL!
MICHIGAN GREEN INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
30600 Telegraph Road, Suite 3360 • Bingham Farms, MI 48025Phone (248) 646-4992 • Fax (248) 646-4994 • www.landscape.org
Sign up for membership during the show to receive discounted member registration rates into the show!!(Membership application must be submitted with Trade Show pre-registration
or during onsite registration at the show to receive member rates.)
CARTS - March 18, 19 & 20: Become a Certified Pesticide Applicator in three days! To register, visit www.landscape.org or fill out the registration
on page 15 and drop it off at the MGIA booth.
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CARTS 2019: Michigan Certified Pesticide Applicator Training Registration Form
CIRCLE CORRECT CATEGORY FOR EACH ATTENDEE
Certified RecertificationApplicator (CA) Credits (RE)
CA-3A (Turf) RE-3A (Turf)
CA-3B (Orna.) RE-3B (Orna.)OR CORE
CA-6 (ROW) RE-6 (ROW)Testing? o Yes o No
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TRAINING FEES:MGIA MembersCertified Applicators $275.00Recertification (per day) $95.00
Non-membersCertified Applicators $325.00Recertification (per day) $115.00
Training Manuals Extra(order above)
INCLUDE PAYMENT FOR THE TRAINING FEES & MANUALS (By Tuesday, March 12, 2019)Return registration form and make checks payable to:MGIA30600 Telegraph Rd., Suite 3360Bingham Farms, MI 48025Phone: (248) 646-4992 • Fax: (248) 646-4994Serving the Green Industry of Michiganwww.landscape.org
We also take Credit Cards: oVisa oMastercard oDiscover
Acct# ______________________________________________
Expiration Date ______________ 3 Digit Code ______________
Account Name ________________________________________
Signature ____________________________________________
TRAINING FEES:MGIA MembersCertified Applicators $275.00Recertification (per day) $95.00Non-membersCertified Applicators $325.00Recertification (per day) $115.00
Training fees include the training, continentalbreakfast and lunch. Training manuals and MDAtest fees are additional. Manual pricing:
CORE - $30Category 3A - $20Category 3B - $20Category 6 - $7.
Manuals must be ordered in advance.
ADDITIONAL FEE:The Michigan Department of Agriculture(MDA) requires the following additional fee:
Certified Applicators $75.00
Please make check payable to the State ofMichigan. This fee will be collected by the Department of Agriculture on the third day ofclasses, before the exam. THESE FEES ARE SEPARATE FROM THE TRAINING FEES THAT MUSTBE PRE-PAID BEFORE YOU COME TO CLASS.
ALL ATTENDEES MUST PRE-REGISTER. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS. Same day substitutions permitted ONLY for recertification attendees. No credit applied to future classes.
2019 PROGRAM DATES:Certified Applicators March 18, 19 & 20Recertification (per day) March 18, 19 & 20
TIMES:Registration (each day)8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.Classes (each day) 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION:Wayne County Community College DistrictWestern Campus / Multi-Purpose Room9555 Haggerty Rd.Belleville, MI 48111
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CARTS 2019 - March 18, 19 & 20Michigan Certified Pesticide Applicator Training
3 Days of Pesticide Training With On-Site TestingThe Michigan Green Industry Association, in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Agriculture, will be offering an intensive training program for individuals who want to become CERTIFIED APPLICATORS or earn RECERTIFICATION CREDITS.Would you like to become a Certified Applicator? Attend this 3-day course (March 18, 19 & 20) that includes extensive reviewof the CORE manual and category specific training (3A, 3B and/or 6). The CORE & category exams will be administered onsite bythe Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) in the afternoon of March 20. Are you Certified and Interested in Earning Recertification Credits? Avoid taking the recertification exam every three years byearning credits for commercial CORE and categories (3A, 3B & 6).
CEUs: March 18 - 8 MDA (Commercial Core); March 19 - 4 MDA (3A) and 4 MDA (3B); March 20 - 4 MDA (6)
TRAINING MANUALS QTY(Additional Fee)Com. CORE..........$30 ____3A Turf ................$20 ____3B Ornamental ....$20 ____6 Right-of-Way......$7 ____
Company Name_________________________________________________________Address_______________________________________________________________City _______________________________ State______ Zip_____________________Telephone___________________________ Fax_______________________________MGIA Member? o Yes o No Email ____________________________________Please list attendee names and mark categories below:
CIRCLE CORRECT CATEGORY FOR EACH ATTENDEE
Certified RecertificationApplicator (CA) Credits (RE)
CA-3A (Turf) RE-3A (Turf)CA-3B (Orna.) RE-3B (Orna.)
OR CORE CA-6 (ROW) RE-6 (ROW)Testing? o Yes o No
CIRCLE CORRECT CATEGORY FOR EACH ATTENDEE
Certified RecertificationApplicator (CA) Credits (RE)
CA-3A (Turf) RE-3A (Turf)
CA-3B (Orna.) RE-3B (Orna.)OR CORE
CA-6 (ROW) RE-6 (ROW)Testing? o Yes o No
CIRCLE CORRECT CATEGORY FOR EACH ATTENDEE
Certified RecertificationApplicator (CA) Credits (RE)
CA-3A (Turf) RE-3A (Turf)CA-3B (Orna.) RE-3B (Orna.)
OR CORE CA-6 (ROW) RE-6 (ROW)
Testing? o Yes o No
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This material was prepared under a Consultation Education and Training (CET) Grant awardedby the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA). MIOSHA is part of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). Points of view or opinions stated in this document do not necessarily reflect the view or policies of LARA.
Arborist, Professional Climber and Ground Crew 2-Day Education Track (MIOSHA Grant Funded)
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Only$50!Held in Conjunction with the MGIA 32nd Annual Trade Show & Convention an ALL-NEW MIOSHA Grant Funded Arborist Education Track!For the past nine years MGIA has been able to bring internationally recognized train-ing to the Michigan Arborist, professional climber and ground crew at reduced prices,due to a grant that the Association has received from MIOSHA. These programs aretaught throughout the United States and internationally, by leaders in tree care safetyand education. Please take advantage of this huge savings!
This year’s ALL NEW Arborist Education Track will feature Phillip Kelley, Lead Instructorand Operations Manager for North American Training Solutions, and Dr. John Ball,Professor at South Dakota State University and internationally renowned safety expert.
Topics will include: Static vs. Dynamic Cabling Systems: Looking at Where, When andWhy to Install Each System, Transitioning from Tree to Truck, Aerial Rescue andEmergency Response, Rigging for Arborists, The New Standards for Working NearElectrical Conductors, The Cordless Electric Chain Saw: How Does It Fit Into YourOperations? and You Train Your Dog, Why Not Your Trees? COST: Only $50!!!
Auxiliary aids, services and other reasonable accommodations are available, uponprior request, to individuals with disabilities.
SAFETY + TRAINING = PRODUCTION & PROFITS!
All NEW - GRANT FUNDED training program for the Arborist, Professional Climberand Ground Crew. Learn from the industry's internationally recognized training
instructors and others in live demonstrations and classroom instruction sessions.
• Static vs. Dynamic Cabling Systems: Looking at Where, When and Why to Install Each System
• Transitioning from Tree to Truck• Aerial Rescue and Emergency Response • The Cordless Electric Chain Saw: How Does It Fit Into Your Operations?• Rigging for Arborists• The New Standards for Working Near Electrical Conductors• You Train Your Dog,Why Not Your Trees?
No matter what your experience level is, there is something for everyone!
SEATING IS LIMITED, REGISTER NOW!
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MARCH 5-6, 2019 SCHEDULE
TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 20199:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., Demonstrative AreaSTATIC VS. DYNAMIC CABLING SYSTEMS:LOOKING AT WHERE, WHEN AND WHY TOINSTALL EACH SYSTEMSpeaker: Phillip Kelley, North American Training SolutionsWe will take a comprehensive look at the purposeof cabling a tree and which system best fits eachpossible need of the tree, from structural supportof weakened unions, wind dampening and sup-porting abnormal growth structure. We will lookat system construction and installation practicesto make sure the system fits the tree.CEUs: 1-ISA, 1-CTSP
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Demonstrative AreaRIGGING FOR ARBORISTSSpeaker: Phillip Kelley, North American Training SolutionsIn this session we will take an in-depth look atthe tools and techniques used to dismantletrees. We will discuss forces and loading andhow to manage energy and friction from simpleto complex systems.CEUs: 1-ISA, 1-CTSP
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Demonstrative AreaTRANSITIONING FROM TREE TO TRUCKSpeaker: Phillip Kelley, North American Training SolutionsGoing from daily production to management orsales is common in our industry. What is not common is time spent training and transitioningfor us to properly acclimate and adjust to thisdramatic change. We will discuss how the changeaffects our physical and mental health. We willalso offer tools and techniques that will help ussucceed in our new world in the way we manageour time and communicate throughout our day.CEUs: 1-ISA
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Demonstrative AreaAERIAL RESCUE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE Speaker: Phillip Kelley, North American Training SolutionsIn this session we will review emergencyresponse planning and define the 5 steps in arescue. We will discuss first aid practices andCRN, and finally, demonstrate and practice techniques for MRS and SRS climbing systems.CEUs: 1.5-ISA, 1.5-CTSP
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 20199:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., Demonstrative AreaTHE NEW STANDARDS FOR WORKING NEAR ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORSSpeaker: Dr. John Ball, South Dakota State UniversityThe new ANSI Z133 safety standard has somemajor changes in who can work near conductorsand how that work can be performed. This sessionwill highlight the changes in the standard andhow they apply to residential tree companies aswell as landscape maintenance operations.CEUs: 1-ISA, 1-CTSP
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Demonstrative AreaTHE CORDLESS ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW: HOW DOES IT FIT INTO YOUR OPERATIONS?Speaker: Dr. John Ball, South Dakota State UniversityOur technology is driving a change in fuel fromgasoline to lithium battery and this switch hasadvantages and challenges. This session willdemonstrate the safety requirements, use andmaintenance of this new technology.CEUs: 1-ISA, 1-CTSP
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., Demonstrative AreaYOU TRAIN YOUR DOG, WHY NOT YOUR TREES?Speaker: Dr. John Ball, South Dakota State UniversityIf we spent more time training young trees, we would have less need to prune matureones. This session will demonstrate the basic training techniques for young trees.CEUs: 1.5-ISA
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All admission tickets include one (1) complimentary drink ticket for the Show Floor Social Hour & Gift Raffle on Tuesday, March 5th from 4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. ONLY.
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Lodging inf or mat on: Hyatt Place detroit/novi at the Suburban Collection Showplace (adjoining Hotel)Host hotel for the MGIA Trade Show & Convention (46080 Grand River Avenue, Novi, MI 48374) • Ph: (248) 513-4111novi.place.hyatt.com • Rate Code: G-LAND • $139.00 Single Occupancy Rate Includes Complimentary breakfast buffet.