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CTPA Annual Meeting – January 16, 2025

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The CTPA 103rd Annual Meeting is January 16, 2025.   Grab a cup of coffee and visit with the vendors before the talks.  Pre-registration is encouraged, and walk-ins are welcomed.

The following CEU’s have been awarded:  State of CT 3A and 3D – 4.25 CEU’s, ISA Certified Arborist – 3.75 CEU’s, TCIA CTSP – 1.0 CEU, Advanced Certified Tree Wardens – 4.50 CEU’s and Forest Practitioner – 2.0 CEU’s.


If you prefer to register by mail and pay by check, please download the AM Attendee Flyer 2025


If you prefer to register by mail and pay by check, please download the AM Exhibitor Flyer 2025

CTPA 103rd Annual Meeting – January 16, 2025

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The CTPA’s 103rd Annual Meeting is taking place on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the AquaTurf Club in Plantsville.

The day starts with the Business Meeting and a brief talk by Sargeant DeVine from DMV about the violations DMV encounters during an inspection.

2024 Arborist Citation Award presented to Bill Gleason by Michael Almstead, President.

Melissa LeVangie Ingersoll, Z133 committee representative, will share the new updates to the Z133.
Eric Rutkow from the University of Central Florida, will speak about Trees and the American Experience drawn from his book American Canopy.
And the keynote speakers is Bill DeVos, Treeworks, and he will be talking about the Three States of Urban Tree Health in Older Trees.

In-between talks, you can visit the vendors, catch up with friends and have a great lunch!

The following CEU’s have been awarded:  State of CT 3A and 3D – 4.25 CEU’s, ISA Certified Arborist – 3.75 CEU’s, TCIA CTSP – 1.0 CEU, Advanced Certified Tree Wardens – 4.50 CEU’s and Forest Practitioner – 2.0 CEU’s.


If you prefer to register by mail and pay by check, please download the AM Attendee Flyer 2025


If you prefer to register by mail and pay by check, please download the AM Exhibitor Flyer 2025

2024 Electrical Hazards Awareness Workshop

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The Connecticut Tree Protective Association presents an Electrical Hazards Awareness Program Workshop
Thursday, November 14, 2024
7:30am – 4pm
at the Eversource – Berlin Campus
107 Selden Street, Berlin, CT
Cost – CTPA Membership $85.00, Non-Members $100.00.   Price includes lunch.

CEU’s will be available for State of CT 3D (Arborist License)/6.50 CEU’s, 6 (Rights-of-Way)/6.50 CEU’s, ISA/6.25 CEU’s, TCIA CTSP/ 6.50 CEU’s, Forest Practitioner / 2.5 CEU’s and Advanced Certified Tree Wardens/6.25 CEU’s.

(Please note: This workshop is no longer associated with the TCIA EHAP course. If you need to be certified by TCIA, please take their course online at the TCIA website.)

This workshop will focus on the hazards all tree care workers face when they work around energized electrical conductors. This awareness is an essential part of basic tree care safety. It is recommended that all people who work in tree care take an EHAP course. This one-day workshop will be led by Emmett Shutts, Cheshire, CT. Emmett is a licensed CT arborist, and Supervisor of Arborist Skills Trainer with The Davey Tree Expert Company, Dave Ross, Woodland Tree Experts, and tabletop live wire demonstration will be given by Doug Pistawka with Eversource.
During the seminar Doug and Emmett will share information about the electrical distribution system and the hazards associated with working near electrical conductors. Safety standards and best
practices for working near electrical conductors will be discussed.
Line Clearance Qualification for employees can only be certified by the employer however this educational seminar can be part of the training. Mr. Shutts will discuss how employers can implement this training and document certification. CTPA will not be providing this additional training or testing.
CTPA encourages all companies engaged in tree care to have an EHAP program in place for all of their employees.

Cost for this workshop is $85 members and $100 non-members. This price includes lunch, and full day of instruction. Ensure your reservation by November 8th.

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If you are requiring certification from TCIA, you will need to take the EHAP course online. This course put on by CTPA, is designed to give education on Electrical Hazards but is not associated with the TCIA certification process.

Checks are accepted and can be mailed to: CTPA, PO Box 1946, Wallingford, CT 06492
If you have questions, please call Cathy at 203 484-2512
The CTPA would like to thank Eversource for the generous use of their facility and for their support of this program.

2024 Oscar P. Stone Scholarship applications

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CTPA is seeking applicants for the 2024 Arborist Scholarship.  There are two $2,000 scholarships being offered to undergraduate students who are residents of Connecticut studying urban forestry or arboriculture.  Students do not need to be attending college in Connecticut. If you know of a student who fits the criteria, please pass this information along.

2024 Scholarship Winner Benjamin Rickel and Past President, Allan Fenner.

The Association plans to offer two scholarships this year.  The due date for applications is December 2, 2024.  The name(s) of the 2024 award winner(s) will be announced at the 2025 Annual Meeting, January 16. 2025.

Please click on the button to print out the application forms:

  • 2024 Scholarship Cover Letterhead (pdf)
  • 2024 Scholarship Application Forms(pdf)

    • This is the 23rd year in which CTPA has offered this scholarship, with 36 scholarships awarded since 2001.

    If anyone has any questions, please contact the CTPA office (203-484-2512 or info@ctpa.org).

    Award Nominations! Do you know someone that should be recognized?

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    The Connecticut Tree Protective Association regularly honors individuals who have made significant contributions to arboriculture and to the care and protection of Connecticut’s trees. These awards are given annually and presented at the Annual Meeting. The CTPA Board of Directors is requesting nominees for awards for the upcoming Annual Meeting join January 16, 2025 and encourages you to nominate someone whom you feel deserves special recognition.

    Award of Merit presented to Shawn Emmons from Emmett Shutts, Vice-President.

    Arborist Citation Award presented to Bill Gleason from Michael Almstead, President.

    Award Categories:

    • Award of Merit– This award is presented to a CTPA member who has shown exemplary professionalism and dedication and made outstanding contributions to the care and protection of Connecticut’s trees.
    • Arborist Citation– This award is presented to a non-member who has shown exemplary dedication to the care and protection of Connecticut’s trees.

    If you know of someone that is deserving of either of these awards, please print out the nomination form and email to cathy@ctpa.org.

    The deadline for nominations is Friday, December 1, 2024.

    CAES Request for Bacterial Leaf Scorch Samples

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    From The Plant Disease Information Office at The CT Agricultural Experiment Station.

    The Plant Disease Information Office will be conducting ELISA testing for detection of Bacterial Leaf Scorch on shade trees over the next several weeks.  The link to the flyer is here: Bacterial Leaf Scorch flier
    The flier announces the testing, how to recognize symptoms of the disease, a list of susceptible hosts, and instructions on collecting and submitting physical samples for testing.

    1.) Samples from locations within Connecticut will be accepted from September 16th to October 31st.
    2.) Physical samples may be sent directly to the Plant Disease Office at CAES.  Please include the name of the town where the collection was made and indicate “BLS Testing” on the      .
    3.) If you can, please include digital photos of the trees the samples are collected from and send them directly to Felicia Millett at Felicia.Millett@ct.gov

    Thank you to everyone who is able to participate collecting samples!

     

    Newsletter Spring/Summer 2024 and Summer Meeting Registration

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    The Connecticut Arborist Newsletter for the Spring/Summer 2024 is available:  TCA Summer 2024 Smallest File Size.   Please take a look at the newsletter for all the information about the summer meeting and much more!

    The Summer Meeting is July 18, 2024, at the Farmington Polo Club: 

    Pre-registration for Exhibitors is until July 8th:

    Pre-Registration for Attendees is until July 12th:

     

    Summer Meeting – July 18th!

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    The Summer Meeting is taking place on Thursday, July 18th at the Farmington Polo Club and registration is open!

    There is a great lineup of speakers!  And of course, our exhibitors, food and catching up with friends and winning prizes in the Raffle!

    To register by mail and pay by check, please print out the following flyer:  

    To register on-line, please click the button:    

     

    Continuing Education Units that are available:  CT Arborist (3D) 5.0 CEU’s,  CT Forest Practitioner – 2.0 CEU’s, Advanced Certified Tree Wardens’ -5.0 CEU’s ,  ISA -3.75 CEU’s and TCIA CTSP – OSHA – 1.25, Job Briefing (English) – 1.25, Job Site Briefing (Spanish) – 1.25, Climbing Systems (Spanish) – 1.25 CEU’s and Eversource Live Line Trailer – .50 CEU’s.

    Early Registration Fee (by July 14th)

    • Members: $110 (Members must be present for guests to be registered at the Member rates)
    • Non-Members: $140 (click here to become a CTPA Member)

    Registration Fee (after July 14th and at the door)

    • Members: $125 (Members must be present for guests to be registered at the Member rates)
    • Non-Members: $160 (click here to become a CTPA Member)

    All payments are non-refundable.

    Prescott “Pep” Baxter (Tennett Tree Service)

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    Prescott "Pep" Baxter obituary, 1928-2024, Windham, CT

    Prescott “Pep” Baxter (Tennett Tree Service)

    1928-2024

    It is with a heavy heart that the CTPA recognizes the passing of Prescott “Pep” Baxter.  Pep was the owner of Tennett Tree Service in Windham, CT and a very long-standing license arborist in the State of Connecticut. (PMCS 0000607).  He was 95 years young at the time of passing on April 19, 2024.  His career in arboriculture was in the private industry, utility and CT Department of Transportation tree care.  He is remembered by many and will be missed by all.

    https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/thechronicle/name/prescott-baxter-obituary?id=54941277

    Post CT Climbing Competition 2024

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    The 20th annual CT Climbing Competition took place this past Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Seaside Park in Bridgeport.  The weather was sunny with a slight breeze coming off Long Island Sound.  There were 27 male competitors in attendance and approximately 40 volunteers.  We would like to thank all the volunteers for their time and dedication.  This event could not take place without them.

    We would also like to thank the sponsors for their generous donations.

    GOLD SPONSORS: Almstead Tree, Shrub and Lawn Company, Shelter Tree/RBI,  Northeast STIHL, Davey Tree Experts, Altec, Rainbow Ecoscience, Vermeer All Roads, Tree Insure by Ferguson and McQuire, Rayzor’s Edge Tree Service, KraneWorks, Bartlett Weston Arborists, Bartlett Tree Experts, Crane Solutions, LLC., Emerald Tree and Shrub Care Company, Tooher-Ferraris Insurance Group

    SILVER SPONSORS: Altec Capital, Bart’s Tree Service, Marc Warren, Muench Company, Inc., Newtown Power Equipment, Sawing High Climbers and Eversource Energy.

    We would like to also thank the City of Bridgeport for allowing us to hold our competition at their beautiful Seaside Park.  We appreciate all their help with the park and making the day very successful!

    And after a 6:30 am start, beginning with gear inspection and a safety briefing, the five events took until 3pm.  The scores were tallied, and three competitors went to the Master’s Challenge. 

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Tim Reynolds, Sam Schunk and Jake Slade were the top three.  At the end of the day Sam Schunk placed Third, Tim Reynolds placed Second and Jake Slade placed First!  Below are the final scores of the competition.

     

    NAME OF COMPETITION: 2024 CT Tree Climbing Competition  DATE: 4-May-24
    Men’s Preliminary Winners
    Aerial Rescue Overall Preliminary Ranking
    Name Score Name Chapter Score
    1 Jake Slade 0 46.33 1 Tim Reynolds 0 162.50
    2 Nicholas Carson 0 42.00 2 Jake Slade 0 154.08
    3 Kyle McCabe 0 35.67 3 Sam Schunck 0 144.45
    4 Val Brito 0 131.25
    Belayed Speed Climb 5 Kyle McCabe 0 121.40
    Name Chapter Time (secs) 6 Blake Duval 0 121.32
    1 Tim Reynolds 0 18.90
    2 Kyle McCabe 0 22.00
    3 Jake Slade 0 24.74
    Ascent Event
    Name Chapter Time (secs)
    1 Andrew Avalone 0 16.79
    2 Tim Reynolds 0 18.29
    3 Sam Schunck 0 21.02
    Throwline
    Name Chapter Score
    1 Val Brito 0 31
    2 Jake Slade 0 29 Masters’ Winners
    3 Sam Schunck 0 28 Name Chapter Score
    1 Jake Slade 0 239.33
    Work Climb 2 Tim Reynolds 0 231.67
    Name Chapter Score 3 Sam Schunck 0 145.33
    1 Tim Reynolds 0 72.67
    2 Kyle McCabe 0 64.14
    3 Jake Slade 0 62.55

     

    Contact CTPA

    MAILING ADDRESS:
    P.O. Box 1946,
    Wallingford CT 06492

    PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
    60 Church Street (Rte 68), Suite 3A,
    Wallingford , CT 06492

    PHONE: 203-484-2512
    EMAIL: info@ctpa.org

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