Association News: Jan. 2000

The International Society of Arboriculture celebrated its 75th anniversary by raising money for arboricultural research. At its annual conference, arborists from across the country and around the world raised approximately $300,000. Next year’s ISA Conference will take place in Baltimore, Md.

Arthur "Buck" Jones, president of Arthur A. "Buck" Jones & Associates, Grayson, Ga., received this year’s Southern Nursery Association Slater Wight Memorial Award, which is given annually to the individual who has made a significant contribution to the advancement of the industry in the South and to the association.

The Pennsylvania Turfgrass Council announced allocation of $175,000 to support Penn State University’s turfgrass science program. The Council designated its support for the three disciplines within the program: agronomy, entomology and plant pathology. The funds can be used for staff and research support for projects designed to solve problems relating to turfgrass pests and other cultural practices used in the turfgrass industry.

The Professional Grounds Management Society elected its new officers who will each serve for a term of one year: Randall Willis as president, Kevin O’Donnell as first vice president, George Van Haasteren as second vice president and Matt Vehr as treasurer.

The Ohio Lawn Care Association is sponsoring an internship program organized to place horticulture and turf management students in member companies, offering them an opportunity to see and experience lawn care and maintenance first hand.