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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt'>Hi everybody,<br>
<br>
As you may have already heard, ISA’s Conference and Events Committee has
overhauled the structure and policies related to the ISA international
conference. Many of the changes will be invisible to the average ISA member or
conference attendee, affecting mostly staff and the local conference committee.<br>
<br>
One of the biggest changes, however, represents an exciting new education opportunity.
Starting in Providence, Rhode Island in 2009, the Sunday leading into
conference week (July 26) will be set aside for a full day of workshops. We
plan to build a matrix of offerings including 2-hour, 4-hour, and full-day
workshops. The topics will range from hands-on climbing workshops to diagnosis,
science, and topics that appeal to all sectors of our profession. <br>
<br>
The reason I’m writing to you (the EGS Committees mailing list) is
because many of you might be interested in presenting one of these workshops.
At this point, we are open to all ideas. We will be accepting proposals through
our online Call-for-Presentations submission site ONLY. Please visit <a
href="http://www.isa-arbor.com/ConferenceUpdates.aspx#2">http://www.isa-arbor.com/ConferenceUpdates.aspx#2</a>
and follow the instructions to submit a workshop proposal, or, of course, any
proposal to present at the general conference educational sessions. The
DEADLINE is MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17. <br>
<br>
Thanks!<br>
<br>
Sharon<br>
<br>
</span><span lang=EN-CA>Sharon Lilly<br>
Director of Educational Goods and Services <br>
International Society of Arboriculture<br>
217-355-9411 ext. 209<br>
Fax 217-355-9516<br>
P.O. Box 3129<br>
Champaign, IL 61826-3129<br>
</span><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt'><a
href="file:///C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\slilly\Application%20Data\Microsoft\Signatures\www.isa-arbor.com">www.isa-arbor.com</a></span><span
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</span><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt'>"Through research,
technology, and education promote the professional practice of arboriculture
and foster a greater public awareness of the benefits of trees."<br>
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