New Members !
Call for Speakers and Contributors
Membership Matters
Hello and happy summer , MAA members !
This is the time of year we all wait for . Perfect weather and productive days !
Summer is a much-needed “ in – between ” season here at the MAA office — a chance to regroup from winter membership renewal and recertifications and close the books on a busy series of spring events . If you hear from me over the summer , heads up ! It will likely be regarding a lapsed certification or an unpaid invoice . This is the time of year for tying up those sorts of loose ends .
I was glad to spend time with members at not one but three back – to – back events this past spring — in Springfield for ArborEXPO , at The German Club for the VISTA award and again at Bird Park for Arbor Day of Service . Thank you for sharing your ideas with me . MAA members always distinguish themselves as the most impressive , stand-out professionals around !
The spring MCA exam was a whirlwind two days from which a whopping 16 new MCAs emerged ! Congratulations to everyone who took the test in April — we know the time that goes into preparing for that exam and all efforts are applauded . The MCA Committee was able to conduct exit interviews with many of the candidates and learn more about what brought them to the test — not surprisingly , it was commitment to the industry and a desire to raise their level of professionalism that motivated the candidates . We expect another large group for the October exam so early registration is encouraged .
Best wishes for this busy season . Find some shade , hydrate , and please work safely .
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
Chloe Poole Bartlett Tree Experts Waltham , MA
Spencer Scannell MCA Bartlett Tree Experts Northampton , MA
Harrison Shaw Bartlett Tree Experts Nantucket , MA
Raphaella Oliveira Santos
New Members !
Leo ’ s Landscape LLC West Bridgewater , MA
Tom Hoffer Harrell ’ s LLC Auburn , MA
Call for Speakers and Contributors
As of May 1 , 2023
Shane Gokey Town of Norwell Norwell , MA
Nicholas Bain UMASS
Delia Mahoney UMASS
Morgan Parent R . P . Marzilli & Company Medway , MA
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 ( eeither at the podium , via Zoom , or with an article in the MAA newsletter ), we ’ d love to hear from you . Please follow the link at the MAA Home Page — in the “ Let ’ s Learn from Each Other ” section !
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