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• PLANET installs new board of directors
• Record number of students compete at Student Career Days
• Future industry leaders receive PLANET AEF scholarships
• Rex Bishop honored as Outstanding Educator of the Year
• Summer Leadership brings PLANET leaders together
• Fred Barnes to speak at Legislative Day on the Hill in July
• PLANET launches this year’s awards programs
• Deadline for safety awards program entries is May 2
• Housing is open for the Green Industry Conference
• A winning combination — Executive Forum at Disney World
• New publication addresses water quality/quantity issues in turfgrass
• OSHA posters and publications free for the asking
• State standard information on OSHA Web site
• April is National Lawn Care Month
• Support the troops, volunteer to provide lawn care to military families
• New York City project opportunity

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PLANET installs new board of directors

The installation of the 2008/2009 PLANET Board of Directors took place on March 27, 2008, during Student Career Days in Atlanta, Georgia. “The goal of the new PLANET board will be much more strategic than operational,” says PLANET President Jason Cupp, CLP. “We will focus more on issues impacting the industry, including economic and labor challenges.” 2008/2009 PLANET Board of Directors

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Record number of students compete at Student Career Days

Energy and excitement was in the air as almost 1,000 students from 66 schools competed in this year’s Student Career Days at North Metro Technical College in Atlanta, Georgia. In addition to the competitive events, attendees spent time at student workshops, a first-ever industry workshop, the Career Fair, and on a tour of The Georgia Aquarium, Pike Family Nurseries, and The Smith-Gilbert Arboretum. More on the results of the competition.

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Future industry leaders receive PLANET AEF scholarships

The PLANET Academic Excellence Foundation (PLANET AEF) presented 66 scholarships, totaling $70,000, to students at PLANET’s 32nd annual Student Career Days event in Atlanta, Georgia. Congratulations to the scholarship recipients for their hard work and commitment.

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Rex Bishop honored as Outstanding Educator of the Year

Congratulations to Rex Bishop, environmental horticulture instructor at North Metro Technical College in Atlanta, Georgia, for being named the PLANET 2008 Outstanding Educator of the Year. The award recognizes professors who have made significant contributions to green industry education by devoting time, energy, and enthusiasm to their programs and to the education of future leaders in the industry.

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Summer Leadership brings PLANET leaders together

PLANET’s leadership invites you to participate in its upcoming strategic planning event — Summer Leadership, June 18–22, 2008. Get involved and make a difference in your association and your industry. Reserve your room at the Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa in Stowe, Vermont.

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Fred Barnes to speak at Legislative Day on the Hill in July

In preparation for their visits to Capitol Hill during Legislative Day on the Hill in Washington, D.C., members will be briefed by political experts on key industry issues. Kicking off these briefings will be keynote speaker, Fred Barnes, a veteran political reporter and commentator, executive editor of The Weekly Standard, and one of the hosts of “The Beltway Boys” on the Fox News channel. More about Legislative Day on the Hill and Renewal & Remembrance.

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PLANET launches this year’s awards programs

Entries are now being accepted for the following PLANET awards programs: Environmental Improvement Awards, Green Industry Contribution Award, Community Service Recognition Awards, Association Partner of the Year Award, Association Executive Partner of the Year Award, Lifetime Leadership Award, and the new PLANET Promise Award. More details

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Deadline for safety awards program entries is May 2

The deadline for getting your entries to PLANET for the Safety Recognition Awards Program is fast approaching. Show your commitment to a safe work environment. Enter today.

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Housing is open for the Green Industry Conference

Reserve your room at the Louisville Marriott Downtown for the Green Industry Conference, October 22–25, 2008, in Louisville, Kentucky. This will be PLANET’s headquarters hotel and the location of the popular Breakfasts With Champions, Awards Banquet, specialty group receptions, most PLANET committee meetings, and more. Book your room now and use the reference code PLANETGIC08.

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A winning combination — Executive Forum at Disney World

PLANET is taking its Executive Forum event to Disney World in 2009. This event is a high-powered networking and educational venue for owners and senior managers. It’s also a fun location, so bring your family. Make your reservations today at Disney’s Beach Club Resort. Call (407) 934-3372 for the PLANET group rate ($259 single/double) for the dates of February 19–22, 2009, in Orlando, Florida.

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New publication addresses water quality/quantity issues in turfgrass

The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) recently released Water Quality and Quantity Issues for Turfgrasses in Urban Landscapes, the culmination of discussions and presentations from a CAST-sponsored workshop. It features 16 presentations from 25 water, turf, and landscape specialists.

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OSHA posters and publications free for the asking

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reminds employers that official posters — such as the OSHA Workplace Poster — are available at no cost. Posters, and most other OSHA publications, are available by visiting the Publications page on the agency’s Web site, or by calling the Publications office at (202) 693-1888.

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State standard information on OSHA Web site

Currently there are 22 states and territories operating complete Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) state plans. For the latest information on standards and directives issued by states that operate their own OSHA-approved job safety and health programs, click here.

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April is National Lawn Care Month

Now is the time to tout the aesthetic and environmental benefits of a healthy lawn. Celebrate National Lawn Care Month by sharing these benefits with your customers. Think green!

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Support the troops; volunteer to provide lawn care to military families

Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops program is looking for volunteers to relieve the burden of lawn care on families with a major breadwinner serving in the Middle East. This very successful program has an ambitious goal of helping 8,000 military families in 2008. Sign up today.

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New York City project opportunity

New York City is embarking on an ambitious Million Trees NYC tree-planting campaign. The city hopes to set up contracts with nurseries to grow large quantities of 2.5”-3” caliper deciduous street trees. If you are interested in getting in on this truly unique and exciting opportunity or want more information, please contact Matthew Stephens.

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