Western Chapter International Society of Arboriculture

1. Western Chapter International Society of Arboriculture Annual Business Meeting May 1, 2008 Fairmont Hotel San Jose, CA Mission Statement: The Western Chapter ISA is a member driven organization dedicated to fostering a greater appreciation for trees by promoting research and education to advance the professional practice of arboriculture.

2. State of the Chapter Address • Ray Morneau, 2007-08 President

3. Treasurer’s Report • Teresa Trueman- Madriaga, Treasurer • Presented by: Rose Epperson, Exe. Dir • Assets • Cash $232,380 • Investments 126,842 • Inventory 43,266 • Other 1,725 • Total Assets $404,213 • Liabilities • Sales Tax Payable $ 2,981 • Accts Payable 162 • Total Liabilities $ 3,143 • Retained Earnings $309,201 • Net Proceeds $ 91,861

4. Strategic Plan 2006-2011 Initiative #1 – Increase public and media awareness of the benefits of trees • Al Remyn, Champion • Strategies include: Represent Professional tree care for media and public awareness, develop promote and expand public awareness through educational services information materials. • Committee Reports • Public Relations: • Al Remyn, Chair • United Voices for Healthier Communities: • Dana Karcher, Chair

5. Public Relations • Al Remyn, Chair • Arizona • Tina McKeand • California • Al Remyn, South • Bill Gardner, North • Hawaii • Carol Kwan • Nevada • John Crandell

6. United Voices for Healthy Communities • Dana Karcher

7. Strategic Plan 2006-2011 Initiative #2 - Increase organizational growth • Dennis Swartzell, Champion • Strategies include: Increase organization growth through outreach programs and partnering opportunities through out the chapter. Cultivate membership to become future leaders by encouraging participation in organizational functions. And develop cohesion among Board members that provides effective leadership for the chapter. • Committee Reports • Membership • Dennis Swartzell

8. Membership count as of 4/21/08 ISA Members - 116 Chapter only – 6 ISA Members - 319 Chapter only - 14 ISA Members - 95 Chapter only - 4 ISA Members – 2,264 Chapter only - 175 ISA - 2,794 WCISA - 199

9. Strategic Plan 2006-2011 Initiative #3 – Promote multi-disciplinary approaches to research & education • Doug Anderson, Champion • Strategies include: Provide diverse regional research and education through Chapter funded programs and projects that will benefit professional arboriculture. • Committee Reports • TREE Fund • Doug Anderson • The Britton Fund, Inc. • Doug Anderson • Arbor Camp/Work Day • Andy Trotter

10. Britton Fund

11. Tree Fund • Support your WCISA Riders • Gary Abrojena • Randy Hopp • Bob Squibb • You?

12. Strategic Plan 2006-2011 Initiative #4 – Promote Tree Care Standards • Gabe Beeler, Champion • Strategies include: Promote the profession of arboriculture through integrity, honesty and safe work practices. Continue promoting current ISA tree care standards, specifications and code of ethics. • Committee Reports • Certification • Kevin Eckert • Editor • Bruce Hagen • Magazine • Carl Mellinger • Tree Climbing Championships • Jose Mercado

13. Certification • Kevin Eckert - Chair HAWAII: Cert Arborists-145 Certified TW-45 Committee Chair and WCISA Liaison: Kevin Eckert ARIZONA: Cert Arborists-335 Certified TW-69 Committee Member: Andrew Rable Statistics as of April 21, 2008

14. Certification • Continuous diligence and initiatives to ensure exam integrity and consistency • Proctor/Judges Training • Utility Specialist CTW Program • Please talk to me or one of our Regional Reps with any questions, comments or suggestions

15. Bruce Hagen Converting to color Summer issue If you fancy yourself a writer, here’s your opportunity to get your work published. The magazine deadline has been extended to May 10th. Editor

16. Tree Climbing Championship • Jose Mercado, Chair

17. Strategic Plan 2006-2011 Initiative #5 – Increase training opportunities. • Greg Monfette, Champion • Strategies include: To provide relevant education and training, resulting in professional growth and development. Promote outreach and involvement to youth, multi-lingual and diverse groups. • Committee Reports • Regional Conferences • Steve Churchillo • Student Activities Committee • Juan Barba • Spanish Arborist Committee • Jose Mercado

18. Steve Churchillo, Chair Arizona Phoenix, AZ - February California San Diego, January Whittier, February Arcadia, March Arcadia, April San Francisco, April Elk Grove, June Carmichael, August Palo Alto, August Anaheim, September Carmichael, October Milpitas, November Visalia, December Hawaii Honolulu, November Nevada Reno, January Henderson, June Carson City, July Las Vegas, October Regional Conferences

19. Student Activities Committee • Juan Barba, Chair • Jose Mercado, Chair Spanish Arborist

20. Administrative Committee Reports • Annual Conference • 2008: Doug Anderson, Chair • Roots, Shoots and Research • San Jose, California • 2009: Ray Morneau, Chair • Business of Arboriculture • Reno, Nevada • Awards • Carl Mellinger, Chair • Bylaws • Dana Karcher, Chair

21. Administrative Committee Reports • Executive Director Review • Greg Monfette, Chair • Nominations • Helen Stone, Chair • Open Discussion from the floor

22. WCISA Administrative Staff Executive Director Rose Epperson Office Manager Suzanne Schuba Administrative Assistant Heather Crippen Administrative Assistant Mary Mahoney Technical Advisors Chris Crippen Al Epperson Western Arborist Editor Bruce Hagen Graphic Design Linda Hagen

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