C.A.A. CTW test and Jamboree

easyphloem

easyphloem

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Hi Ya'll,

Sorry for the late notice, but the CAA is putting on a CTW workshop/test and climbing skills jamboree on October 19, 20th, and 21st.


Please email me directly for the flyer with all of the specific information stephanzimm@mac.com . If you have any questions, you can PM Spaceghost (the CAA's newest board member and chair for this event) , Mo-Rice, or me.


I couldn't get the flyer on this post as an attachment because of it's size..... any help out there?
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Thanks!

SZ
 
Easyphloem, you might want to distinguish C.A.A. because when I read it I think California Arborist Association... because I'm a west coast guy.

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CHARLOTTE ARBORISTS ASSOCIATION presents....



A CTW exam!


IN lovely Charlotte, North Carolina.



October 19, 20, and 21st ( with Jamboree included!)
and we do intend to put the JAM in Jamboree!



Independence Park ,
7th and Hawthorne Ave
Charlotte, NC 28204



The flyer that the committee made is so much nicer and informative, however, I can't fit it as an attachment, but would be glad to send it to anyone in an email.


SZ


aka

Biggie (East Coast)
 
This is not the famous Charlotte Arborists Association TCC....



This is just a CTW exam and skills test, and then we are going to have some fun in the trees and share techniques and skillz


SZ
 
I'm doing my first ctw test for some job corps students on the 28th of this month. I'm glad to finally put my proctor status to use. I really like the sharing of ideas and techniques afterwards...I'll see if we can do that also.
 
So tell us how the event went last weekend. I hope you guys had a blast. Iwas too busy this time, but I look forward to helping at your TCC in the spring.

Peace, ya'll
 
Thanks for the bump, Sam, and welcome to the Buzz!


Last weekend we had 9 tree people (including yours truly, totally not a conflict of interest in any way) taking the CTW exam. On Friday, BCMA Chuck Holtzclaw and CA Matt Hodges put on a seminar that the Southern Chapter might adopt as a standard program.

They really outdid themselves. As a participant, I felt like the program is a terrific intro into our profession, and a good stepping stone to becoming a Certified Arborist. I have been in the industry for 12 years now, and I am always looking for a new challenge. I am very glad I took this program. I also got to meet Guy Mayor (Milleur)....again. Though he may not remember, we were in an ASCA Academy in Atlanta together a couple of years ago.

I must say, Guy can climb! He uses a taut-line hitch I believe, and his saddle has no leg straps, but he put some of the younger guys in the practical exam to shame! It was awesome to see everybody get through the knots test, and it was especially great to have everyone unanimously agree that the sheets bend is a knot that practically no one ever uses, and should definitely not be on a test, let alone be a requirement for passing a knot section of the exam, seeing as though it is such an underutilized knot and all.


But I digress.


After the CTW exam, on Sunday we had a climbing techniques seminar (we couldn't call it a jamboree for insurance reasons, even though I jammed out pretty hardcore).


Matt pretty much ran the show, he went through all five events a contestant in a TCC would see, went over the objectives and had a practical demonstration on each event. We had one of the two Fire Department Rescue Teams on site, and we had a great interchange of techniques and ideas between the two professions. We were able to show them some new climbing systems, and they talked about their experience in high angle rescues. All of it really wonderful information, and a great example of why we as an industry should be more involved with the first responders and how we can help them help us!


I had a great time, climbed a ton of trees, and had a great day with old and new friends.


SZ
 
what faster way is there to attach a line than a sheet bend, even better a slippery sheet bend. slip knot...maybe?

sounds like it was a great time with some good leadership.
 
Sounds like a good program, I'm glad you guys are doing that.
I use the slippery sheet bend. It's my favorite line to line attachment. and quick for everybody.
 
I wish I'd have been there. I've climbed with Guy a lot and he gets around alright for and old geezer. (okay, truth is, he pretty much taught me tree climbing)

'bout that sheet bend... that's an important knot to me, not only because it's the perfect way to tie a rope to a rope but also because it's a fundamental bend... you can make other knots with it. Spyder can probably explain the names better but I use it in three different forms routinely. Plus, it's dirt simple to tie. Why not expect more from treeworkers instead of less?
 
man Stephan I sure wish I hadn't missed this one. Sounds like you guys put on a terrific show and kudos to all of you supporting the CTW. While the test is geared for a climber with 18 months experience and therefore would be pretty easy for climbers with a ton of experience I think it is super important for more experienced climbers to take the test and show support for those who are just starting out. I wish this program had been around when I started out, it would have introduced me to the educational/professional side of Arboriculutre much earlier. I am thrilled to be a proctor for CTW as it allows me to pay back the industry that has treated me so well for the last 17 years.
 
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I am thrilled to be a proctor for CTW as it allows me to pay back the industry that has treated me so well for the last 17 years.

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Same here Rich, just a couple more years to add on.
Scotty
 
Great work by Chuck and Matt; professional encouragement from both. I'm hoping to proctor it in eastern nc next year, if i passed the written test...

Charlotte Arborists are a great example of colleagues working together.

Stephan if anyone had comments please fwd. dopey me not bringing the video camera.
 
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