The registration fee for the conference is $329 when received by March 17, 2008 ($379 after March 17, 2008). This fee includes all conference materials, refreshment breaks, lunches on April 7 and 8, and breakfasts on April 8 and 9. It does not include lodging.
Conference Schedule
Early check-in for the conference will run from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on April 6. On April 7, check-in will begin at 10:00 a.m., and the conference will convene with a welcome lunch at 12:00 noon. The conference will conclude at approximately 12:15 p.m. on April 9.
Exhibit space is available for $750. It includes an 8' × 10" draped booth with a 6-foot table and two chairs. One complimentary registration is included for the organization’s representative. Any additional representatives must register for the conference. Booth space is limited so reserve your space early.
A block of rooms has been reserved at the
Wyndham Orlando Resort located at
8001 International Drive;
Orlando,
Florida32819.
Please make your reservations by calling Wyndham Orlando Resort at
800-421-8001. Reference “Trees & Utilities National Conference” to receive the special group rate of $139 plus tax per night for single or double occupancy rooms. There is a charge of $20 per person per night for more than two people occupying a lodging room. To receive the special group rate, reservations must be received by March 7, 2008. After that date, available rooms will be sold at the prevailing rate. After the Wyndham Orlando Resort is sold out, please contact The Arbor Day Foundation for information about additional lodging options (888-448-7337, 402-474-5655).
Transportation
You can take advantage of an economical shuttle service between the Orlando Airport and Wyndham Orlando Resort, provided by Mears Transportation. As of the publication date of this brochure, the shuttle cost for an adult is $17.00 one way or $28.00 round trip. To make online reservations or to print instructions on where to catch your shuttle, see Mears’s airport shuttle services. To make reservations by phone, call 407-423-5566 or 800-759-0219. However, advanced reservations are not required. When you arrive, go to the ground level, one level below baggage claim and follow the signage to the Mears Counter. Shuttles depart every 10 to 20 minutes around the clock. The service counter is open 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight. If you arrive when the service counter is closed, a courtesy phone will be available to arrange your ride.
CEU/CFE Approval
This conference has been approved by the Society of American Foresters for 9.5 Category 1 and 1.5 Category 2 contact hours in their Continuing Forestry Education program. This conference has been approved by the International Society of Arboriculture for 11.0CEUs for certified arborists, utility specialists, and municipal specialists, 1 CEU for Tree Workers, 1 CEU for Science, and 7 CEUs for Management. If you need continuing education credit through another organization, a letter verifying course length, content, and your attendance will be provided to you.
ISA Certified Arborist and Utility Specialist Exams
These exams, which take 3½ hours, will be offered April 7, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Check-in is at 8:00 a.m. To register, contact
ISA at
217-355-9411 or e-mail
ISA at
for the appropriate forms. Completed forms and payment must be received by ISA no later than March 19, 2008.
Cancellations
Cancellations made at least one week prior to the conference date are eligible for a full refund of the registration. If you need to cancel less than one week before the program, your registration fee will be refunded less a $50 enrollment charge, or you may send a substitute from your organization. You are guaranteed a full refund of the registration fee if this conference is cancelled for any reason.
Conference T-Shirt
Each attendee will receive a conference t-shirt commemorating the event and recognizing our sponsors. If we receive your t-shirt size with your registration by March 1, 2008, we will guarantee your size. If we receive your size after that date, we will do our best to accommodate your request.
This beautiful hotel is a tropical paradise of 42 amenity-filled acres in the heart of the world’s most popular destination, Orlando, Florida. Lush gardens featuring trees, lagoons, and swimming pools make it easy to forget that this property is located on bustling International Drive—steps away from an array of the best restaurants and activities Orlando has to offer. Their expansive state-of-the-art conference center will make a comfortable setting for our conference.
The hotel offers a variety of recreation options including three heated swimming pools, a whirlpool spa, a scenic jogging trail, a health club and massage studio. The hotel also offers free shuttle service to Universal Studios, Sea World, and Wet & Wild.
Make it a family vacation! Arrive early or stay late to enjoy Orlando’s great attractions. And while you are at the conference, your guests can enjoy a variety of activities as well. Have a free evening? Disney, Universal, Sea World, Medieval Times, and a variety of other attractions are available through Hello-Florida. For a number of attractions, we have money-saving half-day tickets designed especially for conference attendees that are not available at the gates. To book discounted admissions prior to arrival, contact Lynn Naylor at 407-425-6132 #300 or visit their website.
