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    VOLUNTEER SIGN UP-25th Annual Tree Climbing Championship & Trees Unite Us Conference

    • November 03, 2023
    • November 05, 2023
    • Legacy Park - 500 S Columbia Dr Decatur, GA

    Registration

    (depends on selected options)

    Base fee:
    • Requires a minimum of 4 hours of volunteer time Includes Friday Breakfast, Friday Lunch, Dinner Friday, Saturday Breakfast, Saturday Lunch, Saturday Dinner, Sunday Breakfast, T-Shirt. FREE Entry at Trees Unite Us Conference.


      Registration includes 1 person (the volunteer) - guests can be added for additional charge during registration. Camping for free. Swag/Appreciation Bag. A GREAT TIME WITH GREAT PEOPLE!
    • Includes Friday Breakfast, Friday Lunch, Dinner Friday, Saturday Breakfast, Saturday Lunch, Saturday Dinner, Sunday Breakfast, T-Shirt. Up to 10 CEUs. FREE Entry at Trees Unite Us Conference.

      Registration includes 1 person (the volunteer) - guests can be added for additional charge during registration. Camping for free. Swag/Appreciation Bag. A GREAT TIME WITH GREAT PEOPLE!

    You will find the REGISTER BUTTON on the far left of your screen.  Scroll to the bottom left and click REGISTER

    Legacy Park

    500 S Columbia Dr

    Decatur, GA 30030

    Full Schedule/Agenda HERE

    • November 3 - Trees Unite Us Conference (9 am-5pm), with Networking Social, hosted by GFASTI (5-7pm), and Chili Dinner (7-8pm)
    • November 4th - Tree Climbing Championship - Qualifying Events & Awards Dinner with after-party 

      ***Be the DJ and submit your favorite song requests here***

    • November 5th - Tree Climbing Championship - Masters Challenge

    The GAA relies on our awesome volunteers to make this event the best it can be.  I hope you will join us this year! Bring the family - spectators are free!  There will also be a FREE Family Fun Climb!

    ***If you register after October 5th we cannot guarantee shirt sizes.  We always order extra, but if we do not have your registration prior to the shirt order deadline additional sizes available will be limited.

    1. PLEASE complete your registration on the GAA page so we can plan on you for food, shirts, goodies, etc. We want to show you the appreciation you deserve for all your help and support, but we can't do that if you don't fill out the registration.  Thank you!
    2. Please sign up for your specific time slots and volunteer capacity on sigh up genius here.
    3. Please be sure to complete the volunteer waiver which can be accessed here.

    If you wish to also sign up as a sponsor or competitor you can find those sign up links below.  If you wish to attend the Trees Unite Us Conference, that is included in your volunteer registration.  Just let us know through the required sign up information.  A separate sign up is required for competitors and sponsors to help us stay organized and give you the best experience.  THANK YOU in advance for your cooperation!

    • Sponsorship Registration HERE

    • Competitor Registration COMING SOON - opens August 4, 2023

    • Trees Unite Us Conference Registration HERE


    Discounted Hotel & FREE Camping Information:

    CAMPING IS FREE however we need to plan on you!  Please let us know via this form if you will be camping and in what capacity.  Please see included map here of camping space.   All camping is dry camping with no hookups, but we have 24hr access to Leigh Hall with everything you need...water, restrooms, showers.  There are no electrical hook ups.

    Important Reminder - we are representing our industry  and expect high community attendance which is a great opportunity to educate the public on proper arboriculture practices.  This event is at a public park so please abide by these rules:

    • no smoking
    • no open containers
    • all pets on a leash - well behaved pets allowed off leash/under voice control in wooden fenced area by camping space
    • no pets on the ball fields please
    • no open fires - sorry no fire pits

    The GAA has secured a discounted room block at the below hotels - each listing has its own personal booking link or you can call the number listed and let them know you are with the Georgia Arborist Association.

    Residence Inn Decatur at Emory 

    Discount cut off October 3rd, 2023


    2754 North Decatur Rd

    Decatur, GA 30033

    1-888-236-2427

    Booking Link



    Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Decatur/Emory

    Discount cut off October 2nd, 2023


    116 Clairemont Ave Decatur, GA 30030

    404-377-6360

    Booking Link



    THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

    Georgia Arborist Association


    Email:  info@georgiaarborist.org
    Phone:  (404) 913-1422
    Address:  GAA ~ P.O. Box 2516, Decatur GA 30031

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