Winter Management Workshop and Award Ceremony
Please join us for an afternoon of of education and an evening of networking & celebration with friends! Together we will welcome in the New Year as we celebrate our accomplishments & recognize those who have given their extra time & energy to help the GAA and the industry professionals we serve.
Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge
418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd
Dawsonville, GA 30534
Saturday, January 11 2025
1 pm - 9:30 pm
4 CEUS
Agenda
12:30 pm - Check In and Get Settled in Oak Hall
1:00 PM - Safety and Human Performance with Warren Williams
2:00 PM - Building Company Culture with Cindy Schwab
3:00 PM - Hickory Rooted Humans: An Arborist's Perspective on Conflict Resolution with Mateo Fennell
4:00 PM - What Does Success Mean? Roundtable of Industry Experts
5:00 PM - Break and Get Ready for Dinner
6:30 PM - Open Reception and Networking
7:30 PM - Dinner and Awards Ceremony
About the Speakers:
Warren Williams
Cindy Schwab, currently serving as Operations RC Talent Manager of the East at Davey Tree, oversees the people and culture function. With a career spanning over two decades in the Green Industry, Cindy brings a wealth of experience, having excelled in various roles such as fieldwork, sales arborist responsibilities, and management of both field and office teams.
Cindy earned her bachelor’s degree in Uban Forestry and Parks & Recreation from UW-Stevens Point, followed by an M.B.A. from National Lewis University. She further enhanced her skill set with a Certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from The Ohio State University. Cindy is recognized as an ISA Certified Arborist and holds prestigious certifications such as SHRM Senior Certified Professional and Certified Diversity Executive (CDE).
Mateo Fennell is the Community Forester for Athens Clarke County, where he nurtures both trees and relationships with equal care. He holds a Bachelor's of Science degree from the Eugene Odum school of Ecology at the University of Georgia.
As an ISA Certified Arborist with TRAQ and WRRQ qualifications, Mateo doesn't just know trees he speaks their language ... and often translates so the homeowner can hear. For more than 20 years, Mateo has worn many hats (and helmets), including those of climber, sales arborist, and plant health care technician.
But perhaps his most unique title was as a technical representative for a Fortune 500 company, where his specialty was "verbal firefighting" -extinguishing misunderstandings with wit, patience, and charm. Trained in conflict resolution, de-escalation, and even the art of snake and human charming, Mateo brings a unique blend of expertise, humor, and empathy everywhere he goes.
Workshop and Award Banquet Member Ticket $100
Workshop and Award Banquet Non-Member Ticket $150
Just Award Banquet Members $55
Just Award Banquet Non-Members $75
Sponsorship $1000
Sponsorship includes 2 tickets to event, logo recognition on all event correspondence, recognition on event presentation and a moment to address attendees. Exhibit table included.
Attendee Registration includes dinner & drinks for in person attendees
The GAA has also reserved a discounted hotel block for attendees (limited availability so book fast!). More information on hotel/accommodations below
All Industry Professionals Welcome!
Bring your team & invite your friends!
Dress: Business Casual
Hotel/Accommodations
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A limited block of discounted rooms are available at the Lodge ($130/night + taxes/fees). You can book your stay
HERE.
December 6th is the
deadline to book at the discounted rate before rooms are released to the general public. There are 2 ways to book.
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Online - Go to website: www.amicalolafallslodge.com Upper right hand corner Click on Blue box: Lowest Rate Guaranteed BOOK HERE! Click on BOOK NOW! Enter arrival date and select number of room nights Click on Rate Options Enter Promotional Code: 06423 Click on Next Select room, scroll to bottom of page and click NEXT Complete required information to make reservation
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Call in - Reservations for the Event will be made by individual attendees directly with Hotel reservations prior to the Cut-off Date. All guests should identify themselves as a member of Organization's group in order to obtain the Organization's rate. Hotel will accept reservations from attendees after Wednesday, December 6, 2024 only on a space and rate available basis. The Reservations Department phone number is 1-800-573-9656.
-There are also many other options for RV/tent camping, glamping, and cabins that can be found HERE.
It will be a little cold for a tent however :)
-Locally there are several hotels and/or great Airbnbs available as well
