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2008 Optional Conference Activities
Opening Ceremony
Sunday, July 27
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Sponsored by 
ISA invites conference attendees to join President Lauren Lanphear as he officially opens the ISA 84th Annual Conference - St. Louis 2008. Recognition and awards for excellence in service and industry accomplishments throughout the past year will include:
- Award of Merit
- Award of Achievement
- Alex L. Shigo Award for Excellence in Arboricultural Education
- President’s Award
- R.W. Harris Author’s Citation
- Honorary Life Membership
- L.C. Chadwick Award for Arboricultural Research
Hear updates on the accomplishments of ISA and the TREE fund. Also, congratulate the event winners of the International Tree Climbing Championship (ITCC), and find out who will be the 2008 Masters’ Challenge Champions.
President’s Welcome Reception
Sunday, July 27
8:30 pm to 10:00 pm
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Following the Opening Ceremony, “Meet Us in St. Louis” at the welcome reception. Take some time for networking during the welcoming reception while enjoying a variety of local cuisine and sample life on the Mississippi River.
Conference Activities Supporting the TREE Fund
For more details on TREE Fund activities, visit www.treefund.org
Tour des Trees “Breaking Away to the Gateway”
Finale Celebration
Saturday, July 26 - 3:00 pm
Forest Park, Lindell Field
Join the merriment as we recognize our generous sponsors and applaud the hard work of the magnificent Tour des Trees cyclists and support crew, who trekked over 550 miles to support the research and education programs of the TREE Fund! Celebrate the message and legacy of good tree care that the participants shared throughout Indiana, Illinois and Missouri! For more information about Tour des Trees, please visit www.tourdestrees.org. Platinum Sponsor: Bartlett
Gold Sponsor: Wright
TREE Fund’s 14th Annual Golf Outing
Sponsored by Asplundh
Sunday, July 27
8:00 a.m. start
Stonewolf Golf Course
Enjoy a summer morning with friends on the beautiful greens of this Mississippi River valley course and get your ISA Conference experience off to a FUN start by helping us raise some funds for the Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund! The event format is a four-person scramble. Registration includes transportation to and from the Renaissance Hotel, a light breakfast, and full lunch along with opportunities for prizes.
Awards luncheon Sponsored by: Terex
Registration:
Golfer $175
Hole Sponsorship: $600
Hole Sponsorship & Foursome: $1,200
There’s still time to register through the ISA Conference registration.
“Raise Your Hand for Research” Auction
TREE Fund’s 10th Annual Auction & Reception
Monday, July 28th
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The Majestic Ballroom of the Renaissance Hotel
$25.00 per person (onsite)
Don’t miss the excitement as we raise money for research and education to advance knowledge in the field of arboriculture and urban forestry. Enjoy complimentary appetizers as you examine over 200 live and silent auction items. You will be surrounded by the elegant and luxurious atmosphere of one of St. Louis’ premier hotels as you bid on items that include an Alaskan Adventure for 2, a Family Getaway to the Ozarks (7 bedrooms, 5 baths), a Deep sea fishing expedition with a stop in Atlantic City, a 3-Day, Guided Wild Turkey Hunt for 2 in Ohio, a ski package at Mammouth Lakes, California, and much, much more including tools and equipment, travel packages, and exclusive handmade merchandise!
Hosting Sponsor: ISA
Auction Sponsor: Sherrill Tree
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