GVMA Board of Directors Meeting

March 20, 2002

10:00 AM

ECTC

Smarr, Georgia

Board Members Present: Mark Atwater, Tim Beale, Mark Dennis, Ray Dorsey, Jennifer DuBose, Jimmy Etheridge, Doug Jones, Tom Roesser (for Werner Kralick), Dan McMillan, Tim Murphy, Mark Heffley (for John Raese), Gary Youngblood

President Beale opened the meeting with discussion of 2002 GVMA Annual Meeting/Conference.

Tim Beale reported on hotel reservations to date:
81 rooms booked for Wednesday, April 10
87 rooms booked for Thursday, April 11

Tim Beale requested Board Members turn in speaker biographies for introductions at conference.

Jimmy Etheridge reported Dr. Coder confirmed request to speak at conference on the new ISA appraisal guide. Jimmy Etheridge will have copies of the new ISA Tree Appraisal and study guide for sale at the conference.

Board Members made corrections to conference agenda:

Doug Jones will speak on pesticide use/inspections, not Paul Guillebeau
Ray Dorsey will report on DOT ROW Vegetation Management Policy, Thursday from 8:30 – 9:00 AM
Jennifer DuBose will introduce GVMA website Thursday, 11:30 – 11:45 AM, instead of Wednesday.

Tim Murphy reported the A/V equipment for conference is in order. Beth Murdock will bring data projector.

Jimmy Etheridge reported ISA will award 6.75 CEUs for attending conference:

Day one: 4 hours
Day two: 2.75 hours

Dan McMillan reported South Carolina will award 4 hours CEUs for attending conference.

Jimmy Etheridge reported 10 registrations for ISA Certified Arborist Exam to date.

Tim Beale reported cost of tables and chairs for Low Country Boil at approximately $650.00.

Tim Beale reported cost of portable restrooms for Plant McIntosh field tour at $55.00.

Dan McMillan reported on Exhibitors/Sponsors registration to date:

8 paid registrations/exhibitors fee
6 registered (unpaid)

Tim Beale discussed the possibility of a GVMA exhibitor booth for non-profit organizations to give out flyers, brochures, etc.

Mark Heffley gave Board Members a copy of Conference Evaluation Form for review.

Board Members discussed golf shirts to be given out as registration gifts.

200 tan polo shirts @ $13.00 each.
10 small
30 medium
100 large
50 x-large
10 2x-large

Shirts will be shipped to Tim Beale, Savannah Electric; invoice will be sent to Darrell Russell.


Doug Jones reported on the Department of Agriculture’s response to EPA label requirements. The EPA is working to correct problems with label terminology. The EPA’s deadline for comments is April 15.

Mark Hefley reported the GVMA website is now accessible, and requested Board Members to send biographies for website.

Tim Murphy told Board Members about an Herbicide Action course offered by Purdue University, taught by David Bridges. Murphy reported the three-day course focuses on brush and ROW Management, and is geared toward supervisors. Bridges may be willing to offer course in Georgia on a regional basis, which GVMA could sponsor. Participants receive a certificate of completion. Tim Beale suggested sponsoring the course prior to the 2003 GVMA Conference.

Dan McMillan reported UAP Timberland’s one-day ROW School (in conjunction with Virginia Electric Utilities) was a success.

Ray Dorsey reported on issues concerning the DOT ROW Vegetation Management Policy:
· Specify spot treatment applications for restricted use herbicides
· Selected treatment only; no broadcast applications for restricted use herbicides
· 48-hour notification
· Under 45 feet; no mitigation plans required, just annual schedule
· Spot applications should be narrowed down to specifics and reported

Ray Dorsey plans to send an e-mail to address questions and ambiguities, and a list of herbicides/active ingredients.

The next Board of Directors Meeting will be the Business Meeting at 2002 GVMA Conference in Savannah, April 12, 2002, at 11:45 AM.

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