Crane and Rigging workshop in IL near St. Louis

[Norm_Hall]

The IL Arborist Association is having a 2 day workshop on advanced rigging and working safely with cranes, September 18 (Friday) and Sept. 19 (Saturday). It will be held in Edwardsville, IL., which is just North of Saint Louis, MO.

 

[willbranch]

I just checked the web site and couldn't find any more info. Is there a registration fee? Is there gear required ? help

 

[Norm_Hall]

The IL Arborist Assoc. Executive Director is outa town this week. I left voicemail for her regarding this. She is the one that posts this stuff on the web site.
If there is time, we plan to have attendees "work the tree".
Registration will be around $150. The more we get signed up, the less $ it will be.
We're hoping to get arborists from the St. Louis area to attend.
Thanks for responding.

 

[KBacks1]

Hay! Norm you can count me in. I just made friends with a crane operator so a crane safety work shop is right up my alley.

 

[Norm_Hall]

Keith, that's great. Keep looking on the IAA website for the annoucement and registration. April is back in the office on Monday, June 15.

 

[southsoundtree]

Might have two interested parties coming. Any idea about the maximum number of attendees?

 

[Norm_Hall]

Thanks, that's an excellent question. We were thinking of capping at 18, but if more are interested we will expand the max registration.

 

[KBacks1]

Hay, Norm is the member price and the non-member price the same? The reason I'm asking is the crain operator I just started to do business with, is thinking about attending as-well.

 

[Norm_Hall]

I'm not sure about pricing. In the past it has been the same. I'm waiting to hear back from the folks down there for sponsorships, crane availability and meals. Sounds like Vermeer is in as a sponsor. They would like to display some arborist equipment both days.

 

[Jamin_Mayer]

You getting any out of state attendees?

 

[tod_k]

Yes sir.

 

[Norm_Hall]

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You getting any out of state attendees?

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Jamin, are you interested in attending? It would be awesome to have you there.

 

[Norm_Hall]

OK, finally have it all put together. The price for both days is $200. A one day attendance is $125. Rigging is Friday Sept. 18 and crane safety-tree removal is Sat. Sept. 19.
Kristian Schultz has offered to help out as well. Thank you Kristian.

 

[Norm_Hall]

Still lookin for interested arborists. Call the IL Arborist Assoc. toll free (877) 617-8887 or print the registration sheet off the website; illinoisarborist.org, go to calendar.

 

[tod_k]

I'll be there(as an instructor). This is a great class and a great price!

 

[KyLimbwalker]

Norm, I think Rick and I are going to make the trip (for two days each) if there's still room.

 

[Crazy_Jimmy]

Yeah me too,im thinking of making the drive.

 

[tod_k]

It would be great to have you.

 

[Norm_Hall]

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Norm, I think Rick and I are going to make the trip (for two days each) if there's still room.

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Please register with April (the Executive Director of IAA). Call toll free (877) 617-8887.

So, we have Chris O'Bryan, Rick Denbeau and Jimmy Pritchard from outta state. Thank you guys. Looking forward to seeing you again.

 

[PUClimber]

I might have to talk to the boss and see if I can't make the trip.