ISA Certified Arborist®  Exam Review Course

Location: Athens, GA

Athens-Clarke County

Lanscape Management Office

June 8-9, 2023

Thursday/Friday: 8 am- 5pm

Registration Deadline: June 5, 2023

You may access a copy of the full agenda HERE.

EXAM DATE:

June 29, 2023

For IMPORTANT information on the exam application process through ISA please click here

EXAM REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 12, 2023

Premier Sponsor:

Cost:

$100 - GAA Members

$168 - Non-members (includes 1 year of Membership to GAA)

$350 - Lunch Sponsorship

(limit of 2 sponsors)

***Scholarship Opportunities Available - see Important Notes section for process and eligibility***

Presented by:  

Rob Swanson and Kay Evanovich

About our speakers: 

Over two full day sessions, experienced instructors and certified arborists Rob Swanson and Kay Evanovich will help attendees prepare for the exam with talks covering Tree Biology, Tree Identification, Soil Science, Water Management, Tree Nutrition and Fertilization, Tree Selection, Installation and Establishment, Pruning, Tree Support and Lightning Protection, Diagnosis and Plant Disorders, Plant Health Care, Tree Assessment and Risk Management, Trees and Construction, Urban Forestry, Tree Worker Safety, and Climbing & Working in Trees.  Attendees will also learn about eligibility for the exam and taking the exam.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Attendees should combine this class with the study of the ISA Certified Arborists' Study Guide (not included in course registration).  The GAA has a limited number of copies available in exchange for a donation to the GAA.  You can make your donation here.

Attendees are responsible for completing their own application for the exam through the ISA.  This is a 2 step process which begins with an application, and once approved by the ISA you can register for the exam date and location of your choice.  Exam fees are handled by ISA and are not included in registration for this course.  You can find a copy of the ISA Certified Arborist Application Guide HERE.  If you have any questions about the process, the GAA is happy to help!

Scholarships are available to tree board members and tree care workers employed by a city, county, school or university who are not already ISA Certified Arborists.  Scholarships are sponsored by the Georgia Forestry Commission.  Applicants must be employed within the State of Georgia.  Scholarship covers the $100 cost of the course, but does not include free membership.  You may apply for scholarship here.  If applying for scholarship please be sure to register to hold your spot - instead of paying just choose "invoice me". Scholarship application deadline is June 1, 2023.

15 CEUS AVAILABLE

***For those who want to register for the course as a refresher, and are already certified arborists you can receive 15 CEUS.  CEU sign in sheets are virtual and will be provided to the class in the chat window at the end of each session.  If you do not submit your sign in sheet, you will not receive CEUs.***

Questions? Contact GAA Administrator at 404-913-1422 or at info@georgiaarborist.org

ISA Certified Arborist, Utility Specialist, and Municipal Specialist Exam

Athens-Clarke County

Lanscape Management Office

2555 Lexington Rd

Athens, GA 

Date of the Exam:

June 29, 2023

Registration Deadline:

June 5, 2023

***BE SURE TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION WITH ISA IN ADVANCE TO ENSURE YOU MEET THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Process before enrolling in your exam - the below process is handled by the ISA through your ISA Dashboard

1. Apply to sit for a certification Exam: https://www.isa-arbor.com/Credentials/Apply-Now/Apply-for-Eligibility
2. After your application is approved you may enroll in the exam

Benefits of Credentials:

Read more on the power of ISA credentials here

About the Application Process & Exam:

Learn more about the process of applying to sit for an exam & what to expect here

FAQ:

Common Questions & Answers can be found here

Need help studying & preparing?  Enroll today in one of the GAA's Exam Prep Courses!

• ATHENS, GA - June 8-9, 2023
• VIRTUAL - Oct 17-Nov 7, 2023

Scholarships are available!

Scholarships are available to tree board members and tree care workers employed by a city, county, school or university who are not already ISA Certified Arborists.  Scholarships are sponsored by the Georgia Forestry Commission.  Applicants must be employed within the State of Georgia.  Scholarship covers the $100 cost of the course, but does not include free membership.  You may apply for scholarship by following the link in your desired program listing (above).

Bi-monthly Virtual Training:

Trees & Georgia Law

Presented by:

Lea Clark - Georgia Forestry Commission

In this session we will learn about:

Trees & Georgia Law - we will cover the most common legal issues arborists and tree professionals encounter when helping tree owners.  We cover nuisance and negligence as causes of action, standard of care, and learn from 3 important cases from Georgia courts

Location/Format: Virtual via ZOOM - upon registration via the GAA Website you will receive a confirmation and instructions to register your email via ZOOM.  Please be sure to complete this step to ensure you receive the log in instructions ahead of the event.

Time: 6:15 pm - 7:30 pm

Agenda:

6:15 pm-6:30 pm: Introduction & settle in, Q&A rules, & CEU sign in instructions

6:30 pm-7:30 pm: Training Session

Cost: FREE to all GAA Members and Business Supporters.  $20 for non-members

ISA CEUS: 1

Questions?

Please email us at info@georgiaarborist.org

***This training is recorded and will be sent by email to all registrants within a week of the event***

Urban Wood Re-Utilization Workshop

Sponsored by:

Location: UGA Griffin Campus - 1109 Experiment St, Griffin GA 

Student Learning Center 104 & Stuckey Auditorium (Lunch) 

Date: July 12, 2023 / Time: 8 am-2:45 pm

Members $25

Non-Members $35

5 CEUs Applied For

Join us for an exclusive opportunity to learn from industry experts on how we can prioritize the eco-friendly re-utilization of wood products to reduce waste and repurpose valuable materials. Our workshop will provide valuable insights from leaders in the industry, sharing their experiences and resources on how to make the most of wood products.

Not only is the re-utilization of wood a sustainable way to reduce waste, but it could also provide significant cost benefits to your company and add value to your services for the customer. This workshop will feature classroom presentations and outdoor demonstrations to show the practical applications of repurposing wood products and how it can positively impact the environment, as well as your budget.

Don't miss out on this chance to take a step towards a more sustainable future in the industry and learn how you can find opportunities to reduce environmental waste while benefiting your project's bottom line. Join us for our urban wood reutilization workshop and be part of the change!

August 2, 2023

TRAQ Renewal VIRTUAL Course

8:00am - 3:00pm Eastern

Registration Closes:

July 2, 2023

REGISTER HERE

Co-hosted event with ISA Southern Chapter, ISA Texas Chapter, & MW-ISA Chapter

• $280 - ISA Member AND a member of cooperating Chapter (Southern, TX, MW, GAA)
• $330 - ISA Member ONLY
• $340 - NON - ISA Member, BUT a member of a cooperating Chapter (Southern, TX, MW, GAA)

This is a virtual renewal option and is only available for those that already have the TRAQ credential. Please read the “ISA TRAQ Application Guide” to be very clear about the course prerequisites and renewal requirements and details about the credential and the courses. Applicants for the course must register 30 days prior to the session they plan to attend. Additional information about deadlines/refunds/cancellations can be found on the ISA Southern Chapter website at https://www.isasouthern.org/traq-events  

Click HERE to Register for August 2 Renewal Course (Closes July 2)

ISA Certified Arborist®  Exam Virtual Review Course

Location: Zoom

7 sessions

Oct 17-Nov 7, 2023

Tuesday/Thursday: 9am-12pm

You may access a copy of the full agenda HERE.

Sponsored by:

Cost:

$100 - GAA Members

$168 - Non-members (includes 1 year of Membership to GAA)

$250 - Sponsorship (limit of 2 sponsors)

***Scholarship Opportunities Available - see Important Notes section for process and eligibility***

Presented by:  

Rob Swanson and Kay Evanovich

About our speakers: 

Over seven sessions, experienced instructors and certified arborists Rob Swanson and Kay Evanovich will help attendees prepare for the exam with talks covering Tree Biology, Tree Identification, Soil Science, Water Management, Tree Nutrition and Fertilization, Tree Selection, Installation and Establishment, Pruning, Tree Support and Lightning Protection, Diagnosis and Plant Disorders, Plant Health Care, Tree Assessment and Risk Management, Trees and Construction, Urban Forestry, Tree Worker Safety, and Climbing & Working in Trees.  Attendees will also learn about eligibility for the exam and taking the exam.

***All registrants will receive a video recording of the classes at the end of each week***

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Attendees should combine this class with the study of the ISA Certified Arborists' Study Guide (not included in course registration).  The GAA has a limited number of copies available in exchange for a donation to the GAA.  You can make your donation here.

Attendees are responsible for completing their own application for the exam through the ISA.  This is a 2 step process which begins with an application, and once approved by the ISA you can register for the exam date and location of your choice.  Exam fees are handled by ISA and are not included in registration for this course.  You can find a copy of the ISA Certified Arborist Application Guide HERE.  If you have any questions about the process, the GAA is happy to help!

Please be sure to read all instructions within your event confirmation email to ensure you complete the final step of registering your email via Zoom.  This ensures you will receive the log in instructions/link/password ahead of the event.

Scholarships are available to tree board members and tree care workers employed by a city, county, school or university who are not already ISA Certified Arborists.  Scholarships are sponsored by the Georgia Forestry Commission.  Applicants must be employed within the State of Georgia.  Scholarship covers the $100 cost of the course, but does not include free membership.  You may apply for scholarship here.  If applying for scholarship please be sure to register to hold your spot - instead of paying just choose "invoice me". Scholarship application deadline is Oct 10, 2023.

15 CEUS AVAILABLE

***For those who want to register for the course as a refresher, and are already certified arborists you can receive 15 CEUS.  CEU sign in sheets are virtual and will be provided to the class in the chat window at the end of each session.  If you do not submit your sign in sheet, you will not receive CEUs.***

Questions? Contact GAA Administrator at 404-913-1422 or at info@georgiaarborist.org

November 1, 2023

TRAQ Renewal VIRTUAL Course

8:00am - 3:00pm Eastern

Registration Closes:

October 1, 2023

REGISTER HERE

Co-hosted event with ISA Southern Chapter, ISA Texas Chapter, & MW-ISA Chapter

• $280 - ISA Member AND a member of cooperating Chapter (Southern, TX, MW, GAA)
• $330 - ISA Member ONLY
• $340 - NON - ISA Member, BUT a member of a cooperating Chapter (Southern, TX, MW, GAA)

This is a virtual renewal option and is only available for those that already have the TRAQ credential. Please read the “ISA TRAQ Application Guide” to be very clear about the course prerequisites and renewal requirements and details about the credential and the courses. Applicants for the course must register 30 days prior to the session they plan to attend. Additional information about deadlines/refunds/cancellations can be found on the ISA Southern Chapter website at https://www.isasouthern.org/traq-events  

Click HERE to Register for November 1 Renewal Course (Closes October 1)

You will find the REGISTER BUTTON on the far left of your screen.  Scroll to the bottom left and click REGISTER

Legacy Park

500 S Columbia Dr

Decatur, GA 30030

• November 3 - Trees Unite Us Conference 9 am-5pm
• November 4th - Tree Climbing Championship - Qualifying Events & Awards Dinner with after-party 

  ***Be the DJ and submit your favorite song requests here***
• November 5th - Tree Climbing Championship - Masters Challenge

The GAA relies on our awesome volunteers to make this event the best it can be.  I hope you will join us this year! Bring the family - spectators are free!  There will also be a FREE Family Fun Climb!

***If you register after October 5th we cannot guarantee shirt sizes.  We always order extra, but if we do not have your registration prior to the shirt order deadline additional sizes available will be limited.

1. PLEASE complete your registration on the GAA page so we can plan on you for food, shirts, goodies, etc. We want to show you the appreciation you deserve for all your help and support, but we can't do that if you don't fill out the registration.  Thank you!
2. Please sign up for your specific time slots and volunteer capacity on sigh up genius here.
3. Please be sure to complete the volunteer waiver which can be accessed here.

If you wish to also sign up as a sponsor or competitor you can find those sign up links below.  If you wish to attend the Trees Unite Us Conference, that is included in your volunteer registration.  Just let us know through the required sign up information.  A separate sign up is required for competitors and sponsors to help us stay organized and give you the best experience.  THANK YOU in advance for your cooperation!

• Sponsorship Registration HERE

• Competitor Registration COMING SOON - opens August 4, 2023

• Trees Unite Us Conference Registration HERE

Discounted Hotel & FREE Camping Information:

CAMPING IS FREE however we need to plan on you!  Please let us know via this form if you will be camping and in what capacity.  Please see included map here of camping space.   All camping is dry camping with no hookups, but we have 24hr access to Leigh Hall with everything you need...water, restrooms, showers.  There are no electrical hook ups.

Important Reminder - we are representing our industry  and expect high community attendance which is a great opportunity to educate the public on proper arboriculture practices.  This event is at a public park so please abide by these rules:

• no smoking
• no open containers
• all pets on a leash - well behaved pets allowed off leash/under voice control in wooden fenced area by camping space
• no pets on the ball fields please
• no open fires - sorry no fire pits

The GAA has secured a discounted room block at the below hotels - each listing has its own personal booking link or you can call the number listed and let them know you are with the Georgia Arborist Association.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

You will find the REGISTER BUTTON on the far left of your screen.  Scroll to the bottom left and click REGISTER

Legacy Park

500 S Columbia Dr

Decatur, GA 30030

Competitor Registration Opens AUGUST 4, 2023

42 competitor slots available

In State - 22 slots reserved

Out of State  - 20 slots reserved

Female Climbers are unlimited - 10 total slots reserved, but will open up more as registration requires

***IF REGISTRATION FOR YOUR GROUP FILLS UP PLEASE GET ON THE WAITLIST...CANCELLATIONS HAPPEN.  30 DAYS IN ADVANCE OF THE EVENT IF IN STATE HAS NOT FILLED UP, WE WILL CALL OUT OF STATE WAITLISTERS....FIRST REPLIES WILL RECEIVE THE OPEN SPOTS.

• November 3 - Trees Unite Us Conference 9 am-5pm
• November 4th - Tree Climbing Championship - Qualifying Events & Awards Dinner with after-party 

  ***Be the DJ and submit your favorite song requests here***
• November 5th - Tree Climbing Championship - Masters Challenge

***If you register after October 5th we cannot guarantee shirt sizes.  We always order extra, but if we do not have your registration prior to the shirt order deadline additional sizes available will be limited.

Bring the family!  Spectators are Free and there will be a Family Fun Climb for all ages to enjoy!

If you wish to also sign up as a sponsor or attend the Trees Unite Us Conference you can find those sign up links below.  A separate sign up is required for each to help us stay organized and give you the best experience.  THANK YOU in advance for your cooperation!

• Sponsorship Registration HERE

• Trees Unite Us Conference Registration HERE

Discounted Hotel & FREE Camping Information:

CAMPING IS FREE however we need to plan on you!  Please let us know via this form if you will be camping and in what capacity.  Please see included map here of camping space.   All camping is dry camping with no hookups, but we have 24hr access to Leigh Hall with everything you need...water, restrooms, showers.  There are no electrical hook ups.

Important Reminder - we are representing our industry  and expect high community attendance which is a great opportunity to educate the public on proper arboriculture practices.  This event is at a public park so please abide by these rules:

• no smoking
• no open containers
• all pets on a leash - well behaved pets allowed off leash/under voice control in wooden fenced area by camping space
• no pets on the ball fields please
• no open fires - sorry no fire pits

The GAA has secured a discounted room block at the below hotels - each listing has its own personal booking link or you can call the number listed and let them know you are with the Georgia Arborist Association.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

You will find the REGISTER BUTTON on the far left of your screen.  Scroll to the bottom left and click REGISTER

Legacy Park

500 S Columbia Dr

Decatur, GA 30030

Sponsorship Levels:

***PLEASE NOTE - Deadline for sponsors to be included on event t-shirt/banner is October 5th***

• Signature Sponsor: $3500 (Limited to 3 Sponsors) - includes recognition for providing Awards Dinner, priority representation on event banner, 4 Awards Dinner Tickets, 4 entries to the educational sessions, Outdoor Exhibit, logo visibility on event emails, announcements, and event t-shirt
• Platinum Sponsor: $1750 - includes priority representation below Signature Sponsors on event banner, 4 Awards Dinner Tickets, 4 entries to the educational sessions, Outdoor Exhibit, logo visibility on event emails, announcements, and event t-shirt
• Gold Sponsor: $1000 - includes priority representation below Platinum Sponsors on event banner, 2 Awards Dinner Tickets, 2 entries to the educational sessions, Outdoor Exhibit, logo visibility on event emails, announcements, and event t-shirt
• Silver Sponsor: $750 -  includes priority representation below Gold Sponsors on event banner, 1 Awards Dinner Ticket, 1 entry to the educational sessions, logo visibility on event emails, announcements, and event t-shirt
• Bronze Sponsor: $500 - Logo visibility on event emails, announcements, and event t-shirt

***Custom & In-kind Sponsorships available - please reach out to Brittany Hope-Bhamla to discuss further but go ahead and register to grab your spot (select pay by invoice) and we will apply the necessary in-kind credits to the invoice - brittany@georgiaarborist.org***

If you wish to also sign up as a volunteer or competitor you can find those sign up links below.  If you wish to attend the Trees Unite Us Conference, that is included in your Silver, Gold, Platinum or Signature Sponsor registration.  Just let us know through the required sign up information. A separate sign up is required for competitors & volunteers to help us stay organized and give you the best experience.  THANK YOU in advance for your cooperation!

• Volunteer Registration HERE

• Competitor Registration COMING SOON - opens August 4, 2023

• Trees Unite Us Conference Registration HERE

Discounted Hotel & FREE Camping Information:

CAMPING IS FREE however we need to plan on you!  Please let us know via this form if you will be camping and in what capacity.  Please see included map here of camping space.   All camping is dry camping with no hookups, but we have 24hr access to Leigh Hall with everything you need...water, restrooms, showers.  There are no electrical hook ups.

Important Reminder - we are representing our industry  and expect high community attendance which is a great opportunity to educate the public on proper arboriculture practices.  This event is at a public park so please abide by these rules:

• no smoking
• no open containers
• all pets on a leash - well behaved pets allowed off leash/under voice control in wooden fenced area by camping space
• no pets on the ball fields please
• no open fires - sorry no fire pits

The GAA has secured a discounted room block at the below hotels - each listing has its own personal booking link or you can call the number listed and let them know you are with the Georgia Arborist Association.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

You will find the REGISTER BUTTON on the far left of your screen.  Scroll to the bottom left and click REGISTER

Legacy Park

500 S Columbia Dr

Decatur, GA 30030

• Trees Unite Us Conference 9 am-5pm
• 5pm-7 pm - Networking Social
• 7pm -8pm - Chili Dinner

• November 4th - Tree Climbing Championship - Qualifying Events & Awards Dinner with After Party. 

  ***Be the DJ and submit your favorite song requests here***

• November 5th - Tree Climbing Championship - Masters Challenge

If you wish to also sign up as a sponsor, competitor, or volunteer you can find those sign up links below.  A separate sign up is required for each to help us stay organized and give you the best experience.  THANK YOU in advance for your cooperation!

• Sponsorship Registration HERE

• Competitor Registration COMING SOON - opens August 4, 2023

• Volunteer Registration HERE

Discounted Hotel & FREE Camping Information:

CAMPING IS FREE however we need to plan on you!  Please let us know via this form if you will be camping and in what capacity.  Please see included map here of camping space.   All camping is dry camping with no hookups, but we have 24hr access to Leigh Hall with everything you need...water, restrooms, showers.  There are no electrical hook ups.

Important Reminder - we are representing our industry  and expect high community attendance which is a great opportunity to educate the public on proper arboriculture practices.  This event is at a public park so please abide by these rules:

• no smoking
• no open containers
• all pets on a leash - well behaved pets allowed off leash/under voice control in wooden fenced area by camping space
• no pets on the ball fields please
• no open fires - sorry no fire pits

The GAA has secured a discounted room block at the below hotels - each listing has its own personal booking link or you can call the number listed and let them know you are with the Georgia Arborist Association.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Bi-monthly Virtual Training:

Presented by:

Edward Morrow

Edward Morrow, ISA Certified Arborist & TRAQ, uses his experiences as an accountant, arborist, and author to help tree care professionals better understand business, while creating sustainable careers in arboriculture.

In this session:

Edward will share organizational tips for tree care professionals in order to help them develop sustainable legal, financial, and production systems that can be used to strengthen their current business model, while using creativity to develop scalable revenue streams within the tree care industry.

Key Points include:

Business Set up: S-corp, C-Corp, LLC

Financial: Key Performance Indicators, Financial Statements, Accounting Systems

Production: Estimating, CRM/Clients, Employees

Business Models & Revenue Generation

Location/Format: Virtual via ZOOM - upon registration via the GAA Website you will receive a confirmation and instructions to register your email via ZOOM.  Please be sure to complete this step to ensure you receive the log in instructions ahead of the event.

Time: 6:15 pm - 7:30 pm

Agenda:

6:15 pm-6:30 pm: Introduction & settle in, Q&A rules, & CEU sign in instructions

6:30 pm-7:30 pm: Training Session

Cost: FREE to all GAA Members and Business Supporters.  $20 for non-members

ISA CEUS: 1

Questions?

Please email us at info@georgiaarborist.org

***This training is recorded and will be sent by email to all registrants within a week of the event***