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ISSUE V 2017 VOLUME XL DC Branch
IN THIS ISSUE:
DC BRANCH MEETING
SCHEDULE ...................... 3
NEXT MEETING INFO AND
DIRECTIONS.................... 8
UPCOMING GREEN INDUSTRY
EVENTS ......................... 4
PHOTOS .......................... 7
NEXT MEETING INFORMATION RSVP is Required! Date: Thursday, May 4 at 6:00 PM Location: Newsom Seed in Maple Lawn (Fulton) Sponsor: Newsom Seed RSVP: Please RSVP to Michael Gildea at [email protected] or 240-395-2101 More Information, Map, and Directions on Page 8
T HE M I SSI ON OF T H E PG M S DC BR AN C H I S T O FO ST ER IN T EGR IT Y AN D EX C EL LEN C E
IN G ROU N D S M AN AGEM ENT BY PR O MO T ING PROF ESSIO N AL D EVELO PM ENT T H ROU GH
EDU C AT ION PROG R AM S, N ETW ORKI NG , CO M M UN IT Y SER VI C E, AN D F EL LOW SHI P.
http://pgms.org/branchdc
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Thank you, Country
Springs Nursery, for
both hosting and
supplying the food
and beverages at
the April meeting.
Country Springs
always comes through for us
and I hope everyone takes the
time to order their plant
material from them this season.
We enjoyed a great presentation
by Stephanie Brock from
Riverbend Nursery on “What
is New and Interesting in the
World of Perennials”. The
meeting also had some great
raffle prizes including tickets to
both the Orioles and National
baseball games.
The Day of Renewal and
Remembrance is on July 17th
and we will be looking for
probably two volunteers to
attend from our branch. Sara
and I have gone the last two
years and I hope that someone
else will be able to take
advantage of this special
opportunity and attend this year.
If interested please let me know
ASAP and I will get your name
to National.
Our next meeting is May 4th
at Newsom Seed’s facility in
Maple Lawn (Fulton). This is
a great facility and it has been
several years since we have
been out there. Newsom will
be both our host and sponsor.
See everyone on May 4th.
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Thank you sponsors (those listed here and
throughout the newsletter!)
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2017 Board Members President: Christopher Erb Complete Plant Health Care, Inc. [email protected] Term Expires 2017
Vice President: Joshua Nadler Bartlett Tree Experts [email protected] Term Expires 2017
Treasurer: Doug McDaniel Grounds Management & Landscaping, Inc. [email protected]
Term Expires 2017
Secretary: Paul Staehle Landscape Conservation Planning [email protected] Term Expires 2017
Chair: Eric Wenger Complete Plant Health Care, Inc. [email protected] Term Expires 2017
PGMS DC BRANCH MEETINGS 2017
May 4, 2017 Newsom Seed
Maple Lawn (Fulton) Sponsor: Newsom Seed
June 1, 2017 Program Smithsonian Greenhouses
Location Suitland, MD Sponsor: Needed
August 3, 2017 Waredaca Brewing Company
Laytonsville, MD Sponsor: TBD
September 7, 2017 Pope Farm Nursery Gaithersburg, MD
Sponsor: TBD
October 6, 2017 Program TBD Location TBD
November 3, 2017 Shemin Nursery (Tentative)
Burtonsville, MD Sponsor: TBD
At Large: William Eck Bartlett Tree Experts. [email protected] Term Expires 2018
Kip Cortelyou [email protected] Term Expires 2018
Don Coffman Dependable Land Care LLC [email protected]
Term Expires 2017
Sara Jensen SavATree [email protected] Term Expires 2017 Lester Dubs [email protected] Term Expires 2017
Newletter Editors: Michael Gildea Chevy Chase Club [email protected]
Katie McDavid [email protected]
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UPCOMING GREEN INDUSTRY EVENTS
MAA/UMD Extension Evening Plant Diagnostic Clinic
May 23, 2017
Cylburn Arboretum, Baltimore, MD
Contact: 410-321-8082
Pesticide Recertification Conference
June 9, 2017
Montgomery County Extension Office, Derwood, MD
MGLGA Nursery Field Day
June 29, 2017
Ruppert Nurseries, Laytonsville, MD
Green Industry Field Day
July 20, 2017
American University, Washington DC
http://greenindustryseminar.org/
PGMS School of Grounds Management Summer Conference
July 24-25, 2017
Charlotte, NC
www.pgms.org
ISA Annual Meeting
July 28-30, 2017
Gaylord Resort and Conference Center, National Harbor, MD
http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/
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JOB LISTINGS
Production Manager – Lighting Division
Outdoor Illumination is the MD/VA/DC region's premier outdoor lighting firm. For nearly 20 years, we have been
an industry leader in lighting and irrigation work. We are now accepting resumes from qualified candidates for
Lighting Division Production Manager.
Qualifications:
- Management skills. Experience in managing teams, preferably in some aspect building/construction/landscape.
Implementation and enforcement of appropriate procedures for operations, jobsite decorum and internal communi-
cation. Recruitment, development and growth of Crew Leaders and field personnel. Superior time management and
deployment capabilities. Quality control.
- A proven track record of success that would translate to our firm.
- Effective inter-office communication skills via a variety of forms of technology.
- Valid driver's license with good record.
We are looking for a great leader who can grow our Lighting Installation team. We are a great place to work - just
ask our many 5, 10 and 15+ year associates. Salary is commensurate with experience and skill.
Come grow with us! Please email your resume to [email protected], or mail to 4337 Montgomery
Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814.
Overstock Sale: Blue Spruce, Norway
Spruce, Douglas Fir,
8-10’ for $85, 10-12’ for $95, B&B
Tightly Sheared
www.npnursery.com
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Express Certification
Your FAST track to legal pesticide application.
Online Training at your convenience!
Take the exams in as little as two or three months.
Approved for Maryland, Virginia,
and West Virginia.
(See website for details http://expresscert.net)
Contact: David Jefferson
301-775-0512
Educational & Employee Training Opportunities
LANDSCAPING CLASSES AT MONTGOMERY COLLEGE
Do you-- Want to learn about designing gardens & landscapes with digital tools? Want to incorporate more native plants in your business or home landscape? Want to learn the newest techniques for plant propagation like hydroponics and tissue culture? Want to learn how to identify and select the best trees, shrubs, and ground covers for good results? If any of these “want to’s” is on your list for 2015, the Montgomery College Landscape Technology program is offering great classes to help you meet your goals—and 3 class locations to make learning more convenient!
Classes are offered at the Germantown & Takoma Park Campuses and at the Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood.
For further information contact: Steve Dubik, 240-567-7803 [email protected]
THANK YOU SPONSORS!
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PHOTOS FROM THE LAST MEETING
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NEXT PGMS-DC BRANCH MEETING DIRECTIONS
DC Branch Meeting LOCATION: Newsom Seed 11788 Scaggsville Road Fulton, MD 20759 HOST: Newsom Seed SPONSOR: Newsom Seed RSVP: to Michael Gildea at [email protected] or 240-395-2101
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Professional Grounds Management Society
DC Branch News 1708 Grandads Lane Silver Spring, MD
DC Branch, Inc. http://www.pgms.org/branchdc The mission of the PGMS D.C. Branch is to foster integrity and excellence in grounds management by promoting professional development through education programs, networking, community service, and fellowship.