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2012 ACTC ANNUAL CONFERENCE - SEPTEMBER 21, 2012 
Wildhorse Pass Hotel & Casino
5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd.
Chandler, AZ 85226
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| CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES | ACTC MEMBER | NON MEMBER | QUESTIONS?Call ACTC at 602-354-3023 |
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| Early Bird Registration (May 1st thru August 10th) | $140 | $190 | ||
| Standard Registration (August 11th thru September 10th) | $165 | $215 | ||
| Late Registration (After September 10th) | $180 | $230 | ||
| Student Registration (Must send copy of current ID) | $55 | $55 | ||
| BONUS! Conference Registration & Plant Problem Diagnosis Workshop (2 days) | $205 | $255 | ||
| 2 day Standard Registration (August 11th thru Sept. 10th) | $230 | $280 | ||
| 2 day Late Registration (After September 10th) | $245 | $395 | ||
| Saturday Only Plant Problem Diagnosis Workshop (May 1st thru August 10th) | $95 | $145 | ||
| Saturday Only Plant Problem Diagnosis Workshop (After August 10th) | $120 | $170 | ||
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
| Click here for detailed class descriptions. | Click here for speaker bios | ||
| 7:00 am – 8:00 am | Registration & Breakfast—Vendor Marketplace |  |
| 8:00 am – 8:30 am | Welcome – Tom Ellis, ACTC President | |
| 8:30 am – 10:00 am | Main Session – Dr. Joseph Murray, Blue Ridge Community College Trees Have Hormones...And Know How to Use Them! | |
| 10:00 am – 10:15 am | Break - Vendor Marketplace Open, Silent Auction | |
| 10:15 am – 11:15 am | Break-Out Session 1 1. Trees Work for Us - "Yuma's River Park - A Long-Term Success" Stacey Bealmear, UofA Cooperative Extension, Yuma 2. How Trees Work to Thrive - "Botany for Arborists" Dr. Jim Downer, UC Cooperative Extension, CA 3. Certified Arborist Review - "Tree Biology, Soil and Water Nutrients" | |
| 11:30 am – 12:45 pm | LUNCH – Vendor Marketplace Open Alix Rogstad, Program Manager, Urban & Community Forestry | |
| 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Break-Out Session 2 1. Trees Work for Us - "What is that Tree Worth?" Libby Davison, Consulting Arborist 2. How Trees Work to Thrive - Palm Biology and Implications for Management " Don Hodel, UC Cooperative Extension 3. Certified Arborist Review – "Diagnosis and Plant Health" | |
| 2:00 pm – 2:15 pm | Break - Vendor Marketplace Open, Silent Auction | |
| 2:15 pm – 3:15 pm | Break-Out Session 3 1. Trees Work for Us - "How a City Tree Inventory Works" Davey Resource Group 2. How Trees Work to Thrive - "Fruit Tree Physiology" Dr. Glenn Wright, UA Cooperative Extension, Yuma 3. Certified Arborist Review - "Pruning, Staking, Tree Worker Safety" | |
| 3:15 pm – 3:30 pm | Break - Vendor Marketplace Open, Silent Auction | |
| 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm | Break-Out Session 4 1. Trees Work for Us— "Trees and Climate Change" Dr. Chris Martin, Arizona State University 2. How Trees Work to Thrive— "What Trees Expect of Soil" Dr. Joseph Murray, Blue Ridge Community College 3. Certified Arborist Review —"Plant Identification, Test Domains, Test Tips & Review" | |
| 4:45 pm – 6:30 pm | Closing Session & Cocktail Reception (Cash Bar & Snacks) Final Raffle Winner, Awards Ceremony, Announcements, Vendor Booths Open | |
SATURDAY PLANT PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS WORKSHOP - EARN ALL 6 OPM CEU'S IN ONE DAY [ Click for Saturday Schedule ]
ISA CERTIFICATION EXAM: This test is being offered in Phoenix on September 22nd. ACTC is offering a Review Course at the conference on the 21st. The ACTC Review Course does not enroll you for the certification exam. You must register with ISA at least 6 weeks in advance! Check their website at www.isa-arbor.com for the deadline.