MAA NEWS Spring2023_w | Page 9

New Members !
Call for Speakers

Membership Matters

Hey MAA members !
There is so much action around the MAA office these days . I ’ m sure the same is true for all of you as we head into the busy spring season .
After a fun and educational evening at The German Club earlier this month , we are looking ahead to ArborEXPO in Springfield , MA on March 29-31 . Getting to chat with members , answer questions and share ideas are just some of the highlights of this event for me . We hope many of you will head to The Big E for an energetic few days of education and demos . Come say hi at the MAA Booth # 550 .
MCAs , thank you for your prompt and thorough attention to the 2022 recertification form . The MAA office received over 85 % of the recertification forms before the deadline – a new personal best ! The recertification deadline has passed but forms may still be submitted with the late fee . Cards are being mailed every 1-2 weeks to the preferred mailing address in your member record . Need to make an update to your address ? Visit your member profile at MassArbor . org and click EDIT PROFILE to make changes .
The Electrical Hazard Awareness webinars will Dr . John Ball will remain available after the March 31st credit deadline , so if you find yourself with a drenching rain day , check those out . Likewise , the webinar on hiring , with Davey Tree Expert ’ s Heather Reitano , will remain available all spring season if you ’ re looking for some ideas for how to grow and retain your team .
And last but definitely not least , I can ’ t wait for Arbor Day of Service ! It ’ s my favorite day of the year . I ’ ll be greeting crews at Bird Park in Walpole . Where will you be volunteering ? Hop to the MAA website and follow links to let us know your plans .
Hope to see you in Springfield !
Carrie Martin Membership and Certification Manager
Carrie Martin is the MAA ’ s Membership Manager . She is happy to answer any questions and make suggestions to help you get the most from your MAA membership . Reach Carrie via email at CMartin @ MassArbor . org or phone ( 508 ) 653-3320 .

Welcome

Brian Beaty , MCA b2 Arboriculture Bethel , VT
Daniel Dunphy Matt Pierce Barrett Tree Service East , Inc . Medford , MA
Richard P . Carey IV Forest Hills Cemetery Boston , MA
Devin Page Hartney Greymont , Davey Tree Experts Concord , MA
Winslow Mulry Landscape Planners , Inc . Wenham , MA
James Hearsum Massachusetts Horticultural Society Wellesley , MA

New Members !

Hannah Hayes Matthew R Foti Landscape Design & Construction Lexington , MA
Alan Royer Royer Tree Service Inc . Dedham , MA
Thomas Miles Brandon Snyder SavATree Hanover , MA
Daniel Verrington , MCA
Town of Andover Haverhill , MA
Welcome New Student Members :
Lilly Lombard David Rabinovitz University of Massachusetts , Amherst
Call for Speakers
As of March 1 , 2023
Do you have a passion project , a deep-rooted interest , or a new tree care technique you ’ d like to share with your fellow arborists ? The MAA is looking for a few enthusiastic experts !
Our education committee members are on the lookout for innovative presenters to instruct and inspire tree care professionals , while providing CEU credit opportunities . Our talented members have presented on topics ranging from business strategy to gear inspection , and from tree identification to emergency first aid . If you ’ re interested in sharing your knowledge and expertise ( either at the podium or via Zoom ), we ’ d like to hear from you . Please go to MassArbor . org , complete the Call for Speakers form , and we ’ ll share your ideas with MAA ’ s education committee .
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