The Summer Meeting is July 21, 2016. There will be plenty of food, vendors and educational workshops. Come spend the day!
Connecticut Tree Climbing Competition 2016 – Results
The 2016 CTCC was another successful, interest-filled day, despite being overcast with an occasional shower. The spirit, though, is in the competition, and in the climbing, and not in the weather. The climbers, the judges and officials, the volunteers and the crowd that came to watch all contributed towards a good, solid competition.
Congratulations to Dan Severino, Joe Cleary and Matt Reynolds for making it to the Masters Challenge, with high-fives to Matt Reynolds for making it into the winner’s circle.
Commendations, as well, to all of the competitors,who made it such a good day, with special mention of Rachel Brudzinski and Kathleen Tarkington, for so ably representing the women climbers.
Full results of this year’s competition are now available.
Getting the 2016 CTCC off to a great start. The throwline is one of five preliminary events.
CT Tree Climbing Competition Next Saturday
Just a reminder to everyone – Connecticut Tree Climbing Competition will be held next Saturday, May 7th, at Colt Park in Hartford.
For climbers and volunteers, the day starts early, at 7 am. For everyone else, we hope to get the competition rolling by about 8 am. There is already close to a full roster of competitors – 27 at this point – that will likely fill by the time the day begins on Saturday. It should be another great and exciting CTPA climbing competition.
There is no charge for attendance and parking is free. Attendees are only encouraged to bring their own food and refreshments, along with perhaps a blanket to sit on.
For those who have not yet attended a CTCC, it is well-worth the time spent. The preliminary competition begins in the morning and usually runs until the early afternoon. In the preliminary events, each of the climbers take at turn at each of the skill events:
- Secured Footlock
- Throwline Accuracy
- Belayed Speed Climb
- Work Climb
- Aerial Rescue
Competitors are formed into groups. Throughout the preliminary events, each group circulates among the five events until all competitors have completed the circuit. At that point, the scores of the individual climbers totaled. The top three men and women climbers are then invited to participate in the Master’s Challenge.
Throughout the day, the skill, intelligence and athleticism of Connecticut’s tree care professionals, as well as those climbers from other states, is on display, as is their attention to safety, concern for the profession and respect for one another. The word ‘camaraderie’ is illustrated better at this event than at practically any other event one could mention. Climbers support climbers, and the attendees support climbers, in a way to shows a true passion for what tree climbing and tree care is all about.
It is a great thing to witness. You should check it out.
Arborist and the Law Workshop is Full
The Arborist and the Law Workshop scheduled for Tuesday, March 15, 2016
at Sessions Woods in Burlington, CT is not able to accept anymore registrations
or take walk-in registrations at the door.
CT Climbing Competition – Colt Park in Hartford
This years Connecticut Tree Climbing Competition is at Colt Park in Hartford, CT.
This is an all day event that is open to the public.
If you are interested in being a competitive climber or a sponsor, please register on-line or
by mail.
If you are interested in being a volunteer, please call Bud Neal (203)577-8144 (cell)
or Cathy in the office (203)484-2512.
Arborist and the Law Workshop – March 15, 2016
Annual Meeting Attendee Registration – Walk In Only
The on-line attendee registration for the Annual Meeting is closed. If you would like
to attend, please walk-in the morning of the event. There are plenty of seats available.
CTPA Marketing Campaign will Educate the Public on the Value of Hiring a Licensed Arborist
Campaign to be Unveiled at the CTPA Annual Meeting, January 21.
Over the years, CTPA has tried by various means to address the issue of unlicensed tree work. Out of the many past efforts, most have led to mixed and limited success.
Now, CTPA is now trying a bold new approach. At the end of 2015, the Association contracted with CEL, a marketing, public relations and design firm out of Minneapolis, in an effort to raise broad public visibility regarding the value of the arborist license to tree owners.
The marketing approach/campaign CEL is developing for CTPA will be unveiled at the CTPA Annual Meeting
, during the morning Business Session. All CTPA members are encourage to attend.
With respect to tree programs, CEL is a widely known and highly successful marketing firm. CEL is probably best known for their “Trees Pay Us Back” campaign. This campaign, done for the purpose of promoting greater recognition of the value of trees, makes use of large ‘price tags’ hung on trees that list the actual dollar values of the benefits of trees.
In the initial release of this campaign, these price tags were hung on trees, on Arbor Day, all around the Minnesota State Capitol. The result was legislators impressed with the importance of trees through an appreciation of the real dollar value of the benefits they provide.
Any marketing campaign is a multi-stage process and CTPA is only at the initial stage of campaign development with CEL. The CTPA campaign will be something unique to CTPA, reflective of the interests and concerns of CTPA’s members. For this campaign to succeed, we will need input and involvement from CTPA members and, very likely, the additional financial support of Connecticut’s tree care companies.
To learn more, attend the Business Session beginning at 8:30 am on January 21. It is the first thing on the agenda at the CTPA meeting. Representatives of CEL will also be in attendance to meet with attendees and to hear your feedback and ideas regarding this campaign.
The Arbor Day Committee Is Looking for Volunteers
Are you looking to volunteer some time? The Arbor Day Committee is looking for volunteers who would like to get involved. If you are interested please contact Cathy in the office at (203)484-2512 or email at cathy@ctpa.org for more details.
