Dear Sponsors and Contestants,
The Georgia Arborist Association would like to express its gratitude to those who sponsored the 15th Annual Georgia Tree Climbing Championship. Tree climbing competitions, sharing, and knowledge are dear to all of our hearts. For many of us competitions may be the only time each year we are able to unite, reconnect and begin new relationships with our Arborist community. Thank you for your generous donations. Your participation made the 15th Annual GAA TCC a successful and safe event.
Tree climbing competitions have always been more than a sporting event. During these events which take place only a few times a year, new life is inserted into old techniques. A competition becomes a round table for ideas and innovation. During these events we often hear the names of our sponsors in conversation. This includes everything from, “What is that?” and “Where did you get it?” to “I learned this technique from…”
The 2012 GAA TCC sponsors were approached because of the frequency we’ve heard your name and the solid reputation of your organization. As a sponsor for the 2012 GAA TCC your organization was promoted through the following outlets: the GAA website, social media outlets, event banners, event t-shirts, during our meetings, and called out, per prize, at the award ceremony. The event banners will be placed for the next calendar year at all GAA functions. The 2012 GAA TCC was covered by 3 news outlets. A 25 minute program will air on the local television show Spotlight on Gainesville.
In attendance we had 29 competitors from 8 states. We also had over 55 judges, technicians and volunteers from all over the country. Your sponsorship made the GAA TCC possible. The cash donations helped pay for the insurance, shirts, prizes, set up day food, water, snacks and the excellent barbecue served for lunch. The cash donations will also be used to sponsor our Male and Female Georgia champions to the Southern Chapter TCC. All prize donations were divided out between our preliminary and master’s male and female winners. This year we had the best prize packages in the 15 year history of the GAA TCC.
The City of Gainesville has graciously accepted the GAA request to host the 2013, 16th Annual GAA TCC at the Martha Hope Cabin Park. We would be honored by your presence and invite you to attend the 2013 TCC. The dates are tentatively scheduled for ninth and tenth of March 2013. Due to the support and success of this year’s competition The Georgia Arborist Association plans on holding an Arbor Camp and Conference to be held in conjunction with the 2013 GAA TCC. We hope to have continued support from you for the 2013 GAA TCC, Arbor Camp, and Conference.
We as Organizers, Judges, Technicians, Climbers, and Volunteers send our sincerest thanks,
GAA TCC Board
Odis Sisk – Chairman
Phillip Kelley – Technical Advisor
Warren Williams – Head Judge
Donna Rayfield- Liaison
Platinum Sponsor:
North American Training Solutions
Silver Sponsor:
Timber Solutions and landscape
404-Cut-Tree
Bartlett Tree Experts
Davey Tree
Soles Tree Service Yale Cordage
Bronze Sponsors:
Global Tree Preservation
Barneycastle Forestry Services
Appleseed Tree Service
Hulsey Tree
Downey Trees
Mason Tractor Co.
Vermeer
Prize Sponsors:
TreeStuff.com
Great Scott Sauces
Anchor Bridge Ropeworks
Sterling Rope
Arborwear
American Chain Saw
Soles Tree Service
Buckingham Mfg.
Greg Good
Shawn Nelson
