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ISSUE X 2017 VOLUME XL DC Branch
IN THIS ISSUE:
DC BRANCH MEETING
SCHEDULE ...................... 3
NEXT MEETING INFO AND
DIRECTIONS............ 10-11
UPCOMING GREEN INDUSTRY
EVENTS ..................... 4-5
PHOTOS .......................... 9
NEXT MEETING INFORMATION RSVP is Required!
Date: Thursday,
October 5, 2017 at 6:00 PM
Location:
The Catholic University of
America: Raymond A. DuFour
Athletic Center
620 Michigan Ave, NE
Washington, DC 20064
Sponsors Grounds Manage-
ment and Landscaping Inc. and
Fountainhead Irrigation
RSVP: Please RSVP to
Michael Gildea at
240-395-2101
More Information, Map, and
Directions on Page 11
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 to Doug
and Rob DelGandio for
hosting us again for our
annual family picnic.
A beautiful day was
enjoyed by everyone
along with crabs, burgers, hotdogs
and some amazing dishes prepared
by our members and guests. Thank
you, Eric, Kip and everyone else who
helped with the cooking, setup and
clean up.
Our next meeting is on October 5th at
Catholic University’s athletic fields.
Chris Vetick will give us a talk about
their new artificial turf field. Our
sponsors for the meeting are Grounds
Management and Landscaping Inc.
and Fountainhead Irrigation.
If anyone has any ideas for meeting
sites in 2018 please let myself or Josh
know. We already have some
exciting locations lined up.
See everyone on the 5th at Catholic
University.
our monthly meeting sponsors!
Seeking Board Members
To volunteer as a board member
for the upcoming two years,
contact Chris Erb at
Fall Branch Picnic
Thank you to
Four Seasons Landscaping
of
Damascus, Maryland
For hosting the picnic!
Thank you to our October meeting
sponsors Grounds Management and
Landscaping Inc. and Fountainhead
Irrigation.
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Thank you sponsors (those listed here and
throughout the newsletter!)
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2017 Board Members President: Christopher Erb City of Gaithersburg. [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
October 5, 2017 Catholic University of America
Washington, DC Sponsor: Grounds Management and Landscaping Inc. and
Fountainhead Irrigation
November 3, 2017 Vermeer Mid Atlantic, LLC
8830 Corridor Road Annapolis Jct., MD 20701
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
TCIA Expo
November 2-4 2017
Columbus, Ohio
https://expo.tcia.org/
PGMS School of Grounds Management
October 18-21, 2017
Louisville, KY
http://pgms.org/
Trees Matter Symposium
November 1, 2017
Silver Spring, MD
https://www.montgomeryparks.org/about/divisions/arboriculture/trees-matter-symposium/
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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INDUSTRY EVENTS
SAVE THE DATE!
The Green Industry Professional Pesticide License Re-certification Seminar will be held at
the ERNST Community Cultural Center at Northern Virginia Community College Annandale
Campus on Friday, January 26, 2018
The Pesticide Applicator Re-certification Training is a full day event and is expected to be
approved for the following categories:
VA: 3-A, 3-B, 6, 9, 10
MD: 3-A, 3-C, 6, 10
DC: 3-A, 3-B, 6
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JOB LISTINGS
City of Rockville Maintenance Worker I—Parks and Facilities (Horticulture)
Job Summary: This position is responsible for performing routine tasks involved in the care and maintenance of City of Rockville parks, playgrounds, facilities, landscape and rights-of-way. The work requires regular con-tacts with maintenance employees and with other City employees and periodic contacts with contractors and the general public. Incumbents work independently and work is subject to general supervisory review. Incum-bents are required to work various shifts and overtime as needed.
Essential Job Functions: Primary functions of Horticulture, Installation and maintenance of summer annuals, Installation and maintenance of spring bulbs, Installation and maintenance of perennials, Installation and maintenance of shrubs and small trees, Cleans and maintains parks, playgrounds, facilities, and rights-of-way and performs landscaping activities, Operates push mowers, walk-behind mowers, riding mowers, line trim-mers, edgers, blowers and other parks maintenance equipment, Operates hand and power spray equipment in the application of pesticides and herbicides, Inspects and repairs playground equipment, Mixes and applies chemicals and fertilizers, Waters, fertilizes, cultivates, trims, rakes and edges grasses, shrubs and trees, Picks up and disposes of trash around buildings and empties trash cans and recycling containers, Moves heavy sup-plies and equipment and climbs ladders in order to accomplish tasks, Removes trash, leaves, snow and ice from outside stairs, sidewalks, parking lots, bike and walking paths, etc., Ensures proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use, Drives trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling, and unloading of various equipment and materials, Operates and main-tains equipment such as jackhammer, chipper, chain saw, and other powered hand tools, etc., Investigates and resolves various complaints filed throughout the City, Follows and enforces recommended safety practices and uses appropriate traffic safety devices such as cones, arrow boards and flagging signs, Reports damage to facilities and equipment, Performs emergency inspections and repairs such as snow/ice removal, storm clean-up, street repair, etc., Sweeps, shovels, rakes leaves, picks up litter and cuts, trims and loads brush, us-ing hand or chain saws, Assists and fills-in for other staff when necessary, Performs other duties as required.
Education and Experience: High school diploma; and three (3) years of progressively responsible work in the maintenance of parks, play-grounds, facilities, landscape and rights-of-way; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Qualifications: Must possess a valid state commercial driver's license (CDL) with required endorsements.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of the methods and equipment used in parks, playgrounds, fa-cilities, and rights-of-way grounds maintenance work and landscaping activities, Some knowledge of occupa-tional hazards and safety precautions for the proper execution and usage of a variety of mowers and power tools, Ability to follow oral and written instructions, Ability to perform tasks, which involve prolonged standing, pushing, pulling, climbing, and stooping, Ability to handle and operate light and heavy hand and power equip-ment, Ability to independently perform maintenance duties, Ability to read and interpret chemical labels, written instructions and operation manuals, Ability and willingness to perform other duties as assigned; including but not limited to snow removal, storm debris clean up, assistance with special events and other emergencies at times other than regularly scheduled work hours.
Applications may be filed online at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/rockville/default.cfm
Position number 201700056
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JOB LISTINGS
Northern Virginia Community College (Loudoun Campus)
Horticulture Faculty Position
Northern Virginia Community College (Loudoun Campus) seeks to hire a 9-month full
time teaching faculty. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in Horticulture or related field
and a minimum of 2 years teaching and 3 years of experience in the field; or a Bachelor's degree
in Horticulture or related field with significant field experience (minimum of 5 years).
For further information and/or to apply please visit http://www.nvcc.edu/employment/index.html.
When searching for the position type 02187P into the "keyword box" .
Please contact Barbara Canfield 7
03-450-2587 with any questions concerning the position
or the application process. [email protected]
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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
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NEXT PGMS-DC BRANCH MEETING DIRECTIONS
LOCATION: The Catholic University of America 620 E. Michigan Ave, NE Washington, DC 20064
DATE: October 5, 2017 at 6:00 PM HOST: Chris Vetick SPONSORS: Grounds Management and Landscaping, Inc and Fountainhead Irrigation PROGRAM: Chris Vetick, the Grounds Manager and his staff will give a tour of their new artificial turf project and discuss successes and challenges with their sports field maintenance operation. RSVP: to Michael Gildea at [email protected] or 240-395-2101
By Car
Driving from the West, I-66
I-66 from Virginia empties onto Constitution Avenue. Continue east on Constitution Avenue and turn left on 6th Street, NW. Turn
right on E Street, NW. Turn left on North Capitol Street. Drive approximately 2 miles and turn right on Michigan Avenue, NE. You
will soon see the dome of the Basilica on your left marking a university entrance at 4th Street, NE.
Driving from the South, I-95
When I-95 intersects the Capital Beltway in Springfield, Virginia, follow I-395 North. After crossing the Potomac River, take the
"Route 1 North" exit. The road becomes 14th Street, NW. Turn right on Constitution Avenue. Turn left on 6th Street, NW. Turn right
on E Street, NW. Turn left on North Capitol Street. Drive approximately 2 miles and turn right on Michigan Avenue, NE. You will
soon see the dome of the Basilica on your left marking a university entrance at 4th Street, NE.
Driving from the East, Route 50
Take Route 50 West (becomes New York Avenue) and exit on South Dakota Avenue. After approximately 1.3 miles, turn left onto
Monroe Street. Follow Monroe Street until it merges with Michigan Avenue. You will see the dome of the Basilica on your right
marking a university entrance at 4th Street, NE.
Driving from the Northwest, I-70 to I-270
From Frederick, Maryland, take Exit 53, I-270 South to Washington. I-270 divides. Take the 495 East, Silver Spring/College Park
exit (two left lanes). You will eventually feed onto the beltway, I-495. Continue on I-495 and take Exit 22 B, the Baltimore/
Washington Parkway. Continue traveling south on the Parkway and exit at Route 50 West. Take the South Dakota Avenue exit. After
approximately 1.3 miles, turn left onto Monroe Street. At Michigan Avenue, Monroe Street ends. Bear left and you will see the dome
of the Basilica on your right marking a university entrance at 4th Street, NE.
Driving from the North, I-95 to I-495
Follow I-95/I-495 South to Exit 22B, the Baltimore/Washington Parkway. Continue traveling south on the Parkway and exit at Route
50 West. Take the South Dakota Avenue exit. After approximately 1.3 miles, turn left onto Monroe Street. Monroe Street ends at
Michigan Avenue, NE. Bear left and you will see the dome of the Basilica on your right marking a university entrance at 4th Street,
NE.
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NEXT PGMS-DC BRANCH MEETING DIRECTIONS
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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.