Wednesday, June 13, 2018

JOIN US! Monthly CISMA Call - Wednesday June 27 @ 1:30


From: Florida CISMAs [mailto:FLORIDACISMAS@LISTSERV.UGA.EDU] On Behalf Of Bell,Emily C
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2018 10:04 AM
To: FLORIDACISMAS@LISTSERV.UGA.EDU
Subject: JOIN US! Monthly CISMA Call - Wednesday June 27 @ 1:30

This month's CISMA call will keep you ahead of the invasion curve! 

Join us to learn about one of Florida’s new Early Detection and Rapid Response (EDRR) species!

Wednesday June 27, 1:30 - 2:30


Participation is voluntary, we promise it will only last one hour, and we guarantee that you will enjoy the conversations.

PresentationScleria microcarpa: A Newly Discovered Invasive Species – Alex Onisko, SFWMD

CISMA Update: Nature Coast CISMA – Bob Lindemuth


How to participate:
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://ufl.zoom.us/j/7923364433
And/or Telephone: 1 646 558 8656
Meeting ID: 792 336 4433

*you can join the audio through your computer or call-in
Or Skype for Business (Lync):  https://ufl.zoom.us/skype/7923364433


Looking forward to talking with you all!

________
Emily Bell
UF/IFAS Invasive Species Extension Coordinator
Florida Invasive Species Partnership Coordinator
University of Florida IFAS
School of Forest Resources and Conservation
PO Box 110410
Gainesville, FL 32611-0410
Office: (352) 846-2374
****Florida has a very broad Public Records Law. Virtually all written communications to or from State and Local Officials and employees are public records available to the public and media upon request. Seminole County policy does not differentiate between personal and business emails. E-mail sent on the County system will be considered public and will only be withheld from disclosure if deemed confidential pursuant to State Law.****

Innovations in Invasive Species Management Training

Innovations in Invasive Species Management Training
December 12-14th, 2018
Gaylord Opryland Hotel
Nashville, TN

We invite you to join us for the second annual Innovations in Invasive Species Management Training to be held in Nashville, TN December 12-14th, 2018 at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel.  This year’s meeting will be co-hosted by the National Military Fish and Wildlife Association’s Invasive Species Working Group the Tennessee Invasive Plant Council the Southeast Exotic Pest Plant Council the National Association of Invasive Plant Councils, National Invasive Species Council and Invasive Plant Control, Inc.    

Current Agenda

Conference Website

Registration


Who Should Attend?
·       Department of Defense Land Managers
·       Department of Transportation
·       Public and private land managers
·       Not for profit land managers
·       Municipal staff (parks and recreation, public works, inland wetlands/conservation commissions)
·       Nursery, tree and landscape professionals
·       Landscape architects and designers
·       State and federal employees
·       Members of conservation organizations
·       Educators, students
·       Gardening enthusiasts
·       Private landowners
·       Concerned citizens

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS Pesticide Recertification Credits and other Continuing Education Credits will be offered.

Hotel and Conference Location
Gaylord Opryland Hotel The hotel is offering the equivalent to the prevailing state and federal per diem which is currently $170 per night.  Click here to make reservations Gaylord Opryland Hotel.    Experience the finest in Southern hospitality at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Our premier Opryland hotel offers guests an unforgettable getaway with all the excitement and energy of Music City under one spectacular roof. Located only 10 minutes from the airport and featuring an extraordinary selection of dining, shopping, recreational activities and entertainment, there’s never a shortage of things to do at our resort. After unwinding at Relâche Spa & Salon, practice your swing at Gaylord Springs Golf Links, make a splash at our indoor or outdoor pool, hit the gym at our state-of-the-art fitness center, or explore our nine acres of lush, indoor gardens and cascading waterfalls.

Call for Presentations
For the 2018 meeting we are requesting proposals related to:
  • All aspects of Invasive Species Management
  • Pollinators and Habitat Management
  • Herbicides, looking at them from both sides
  • Where does installation of native plant material fit into the restoration scheme
  • Management of invasive species in sensitive areas
  • Managing Behaviors in Invasive Species Management
  • Specific Invasive Species Control applications
  • Use of Innovative Tools and Equipment for on the Ground Invasive Species Management
  • Using Drones to Manage Invasive Species
  • State Specific Talks related to Invasive Species management
  • Developing and implementing a Weed Wrangle
  • Weed control projects or research from diverse habitats
  • Mapping using UAVs
  • Coordinating volunteers and communicating with the public
  • Management of key Invasives: Success Stories and Progress Reports

Types of proposals we are seeking:
·       Outdoor Equipment Demonstrations
·       General Session Oral Presentations 15-30 minutes in length
·       Poster Presentations

Abstracts
We will have two submission deadlines for this training. 
·       Deadline for submission of Oral Presentation Abstracts is June 15th, 2018
·       Deadline for submission of Field Demonstration and Poster Presentation Abstracts is November 5th, 2018
General Sessions
  • Oral Presentations will be 15-30 minutes long with 5 minutes for discussion and questions. Presentations will be included in a relevant general oral session, or in an organized oral session if appropriate.
  • Poster Presentations will be displayed throughout the conference in the main Ballroom.   We ask that you be present during the session to present your poster and answer questions.  Posters should be no larger than 4x4 ft.
  • Outdoor Equipment Demonstrations will occur on Friday December 14th on the Opryland Grounds and at local parks in the hotel vicinity.  If you are interested in offering an equipment demonstration please contact Steven Manning
Note to Students: We encourage student submissions. Students who want to present at the conference should submit their abstract according to the outlines on this page.
Submission Instructions
For Symposia and Organized Oral Sessions, abstracts must be submitted for each presentation.
Abstracts must be submitted electronically to Steven Manning. Your email must include the document in the format described below, with this subject line:
·       Subject: (presenter’s last name) and type of submission (i.e. organized oral session, symposium, workshop, general oral session, or general poster session)
Abstract Content and Style for Papers and Posters
Each submitted abstract must include the following.  Please carefully adhere to these guidelines: Attach your abstract in Microsoft Word, using one-inch margins and Times New Roman 10 pt. font. Single space the abstract and separate each section with a single line space. 

  1. Title of Presentation
  2. Author or Authors
    1. Name
    2. Title
    3. Organization
  3. Contact information
    1. Email
    2. Telephone
    3. Address
  4. Abstract (to be published in the conference program)
  5. Speaker Bio


EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES
Read below for exhibit options.
All Table, Nonprofit and Booth Exhibitors will receive the following benefits:
  • Logo placement on conference website
  • Name and logo displayed in conference program
  • Exhibit booth or display table space
  • One full conference registration
  • Logo placement on conference website
Booth Exhibitor: $1,250
  • A draped, 10’ x 10’ exhibit area, with one clothed and draped 8’ table
  • A second full complementary registration
Table Exhibitor: $700
  • One clothed and draped 8’ table plus 2 chairs
Nonprofit Exhibitor: $300
  • Same benefits as regular Table Exhibitor
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
All Annual Meeting Sponsors receive the following benefits:
  • Logo placement on conference announcements, publications and website with a link to your website
  • Logo displayed in conference program
  • Logo displayed on prominent signage at the event
  • Exhibit booth space
  • Sponsor ribbons on name badges to recognize your company’s contribution

Additional benefits per tiered sponsor level include:
Concurrent Session Sponsor: $1,500
  • Receive 2 complimentary full conference registrations
  • Your company will be recognized as a sponsor of a concurrent session
  • Your company logo will appear on signage outside the session room

Break Sponsors: $3,000
  • Receive 4 complimentary full conference registrations
  • Your company will sponsor a morning or afternoon break during which all attendees will see your logo prominently displayed at the refreshment area
  • Quarter-page ad in conference program

Lunch Reception Sponsor: $5,000
  • Receive 6 complimentary full conference registrations
  • Your company will sponsor the one of the Exhibitor Lunch Receptions
  • All attendees will see your company name in several locations during lunch
  • Half-page ad in conference program

Evening Reception Sponsor: $7,500
  • Receive 8 complimentary full conference registrations
  • Your company will sponsor the Thursday evening Dinner
  • All attendees will recognize your company name in several locations around the buffet area; speaking opportunity at the general session
  • Full page ad in conference program

Additional or partial sponsorship opportunities are available such as sponsoring the tour, a break, special session, reception, or other marketing opportunity. 
For more information please contact Steven Manning at 615-969-1309 or steve@ipc-inc.org

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Tuesday, June 5, 2018

Innovations in Invasive Species Training Registration is now open


Innovations in Invasive Species Management Training
December 12-14th, 2018
Gaylord Opryland Hotel
Nashville, TN

We invite you to join us for the second annual Innovations in Invasive Species Management Training to be held in Nashville, TN December 12-14th, 2018 at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel.  This year’s meeting will be co-hosted by the National Military Fish and Wildlife Association’s Invasive Species Working Group the Tennessee Invasive Plant Council the Southeast Exotic Pest Plant Council the National Association of Invasive Plant Councils, National Invasive Species Council and Invasive Plant Control, Inc.    

Current Agenda

Conference Website

Registration


Who Should Attend?
·       Department of Defense Land Managers
·       Department of Transportation
·       Public and private land managers
·       Not for profit land managers
·       Municipal staff (parks and recreation, public works, inland wetlands/conservation commissions)
·       Nursery, tree and landscape professionals
·       Landscape architects and designers
·       State and federal employees
·       Members of conservation organizations
·       Educators, students
·       Gardening enthusiasts
·       Private landowners
·       Concerned citizens

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS Pesticide Recertification Credits and other Continuing Education Credits will be offered.

Hotel and Conference Location
Gaylord Opryland Hotel The hotel is offering the equivalent to the prevailing state and federal per diem which is currently $170 per night.  Click here to make reservations Gaylord Opryland Hotel.    Experience the finest in Southern hospitality at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Our premier Opryland hotel offers guests an unforgettable getaway with all the excitement and energy of Music City under one spectacular roof. Located only 10 minutes from the airport and featuring an extraordinary selection of dining, shopping, recreational activities and entertainment, there’s never a shortage of things to do at our resort. After unwinding at Relâche Spa & Salon, practice your swing at Gaylord Springs Golf Links, make a splash at our indoor or outdoor pool, hit the gym at our state-of-the-art fitness center, or explore our nine acres of lush, indoor gardens and cascading waterfalls.

Call for Presentations
For the 2018 meeting we are requesting proposals related to:
  • All aspects of Invasive Species Management
  • Pollinators and Habitat Management
  • Herbicides, looking at them from both sides
  • Where does installation of native plant material fit into the restoration scheme
  • Management of invasive species in sensitive areas
  • Managing Behaviors in Invasive Species Management
  • Specific Invasive Species Control applications
  • Use of Innovative Tools and Equipment for on the Ground Invasive Species Management
  • Using Drones to Manage Invasive Species
  • State Specific Talks related to Invasive Species management
  • Developing and implementing a Weed Wrangle
  • Weed control projects or research from diverse habitats
  • Mapping using UAVs
  • Coordinating volunteers and communicating with the public
  • Management of key Invasives: Success Stories and Progress Reports

Types of proposals we are seeking:
·       Outdoor Equipment Demonstrations
·       General Session Oral Presentations 15-30 minutes in length
·       Poster Presentations

Abstracts
We will have two submission deadlines for this training. 
·       Deadline for submission of Oral Presentation Abstracts is June 15th, 2018
·       Deadline for submission of Field Demonstration and Poster Presentation Abstracts is November 5th, 2018
General Sessions
  • Oral Presentations will be 15-30 minutes long with 5 minutes for discussion and questions. Presentations will be included in a relevant general oral session, or in an organized oral session if appropriate.
  • Poster Presentations will be displayed throughout the conference in the main Ballroom.   We ask that you be present during the session to present your poster and answer questions.  Posters should be no larger than 4x4 ft.
  • Outdoor Equipment Demonstrations will occur on Friday December 14th on the Opryland Grounds and at local parks in the hotel vicinity.  If you are interested in offering an equipment demonstration please contact Steven Manning
Note to Students: We encourage student submissions. Students who want to present at the conference should submit their abstract according to the outlines on this page.
Submission Instructions
For Symposia and Organized Oral Sessions, abstracts must be submitted for each presentation.
Abstracts must be submitted electronically to Steven Manning. Your email must include the document in the format described below, with this subject line:
·       Subject: (presenter’s last name) and type of submission (i.e. organized oral session, symposium, workshop, general oral session, or general poster session)
Abstract Content and Style for Papers and Posters
Each submitted abstract must include the following.  Please carefully adhere to these guidelines: Attach your abstract in Microsoft Word, using one-inch margins and Times New Roman 10 pt. font. Single space the abstract and separate each section with a single line space. 

  1. Title of Presentation
  2. Author or Authors
    1. Name
    2. Title
    3. Organization
  3. Contact information
    1. Email
    2. Telephone
    3. Address
  4. Abstract (to be published in the conference program)
  5. Speaker Bio


EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES
Read below for exhibit options.
All Table, Nonprofit and Booth Exhibitors will receive the following benefits:
  • Logo placement on conference website
  • Name and logo displayed in conference program
  • Exhibit booth or display table space
  • One full conference registration
  • Logo placement on conference website
Booth Exhibitor: $1,250
  • A draped, 10’ x 10’ exhibit area, with one clothed and draped 8’ table
  • A second full complementary registration
Table Exhibitor: $700
  • One clothed and draped 8’ table plus 2 chairs
Nonprofit Exhibitor: $300
  • Same benefits as regular Table Exhibitor
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
All Annual Meeting Sponsors receive the following benefits:
  • Logo placement on conference announcements, publications and website with a link to your website
  • Logo displayed in conference program
  • Logo displayed on prominent signage at the event
  • Exhibit booth space
  • Sponsor ribbons on name badges to recognize your company’s contribution

Additional benefits per tiered sponsor level include:
Concurrent Session Sponsor: $1,500
  • Receive 2 complimentary full conference registrations
  • Your company will be recognized as a sponsor of a concurrent session
  • Your company logo will appear on signage outside the session room

Break Sponsors: $3,000
  • Receive 4 complimentary full conference registrations
  • Your company will sponsor a morning or afternoon break during which all attendees will see your logo prominently displayed at the refreshment area
  • Quarter-page ad in conference program

Lunch Reception Sponsor: $5,000
  • Receive 6 complimentary full conference registrations
  • Your company will sponsor the one of the Exhibitor Lunch Receptions
  • All attendees will see your company name in several locations during lunch
  • Half-page ad in conference program

Evening Reception Sponsor: $7,500
  • Receive 8 complimentary full conference registrations
  • Your company will sponsor the Thursday evening Dinner
  • All attendees will recognize your company name in several locations around the buffet area; speaking opportunity at the general session
  • Full page ad in conference program

Additional or partial sponsorship opportunities are available such as sponsoring the tour, a break, special session, reception, or other marketing opportunity. 
For more information please contact Steven Manning at 615-969-1309 or steve@ipc-inc.org