[MAIPC] Fwd: 2018 Innovations in Invasive Species Management Conference Early Registration Open
Jil Swearingen
jilswearingen at gmail.com
Tue Jun 5 20:08:05 PDT 2018
Hi,
Please see Steve's message below for more information. Note that June 15 is
the deadline for oral presentation submissions; November 15 for posters.
Students are encouraged to participate.
Thank you,
Jil
.......................
Jil Swearingen
Invasive Species Consultant
*In the Weeds*
410-200-7085
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From: Steven Manning <stevemanning at mindspring.com>
Date: Tue, Jun 5, 2018 at 5:40 PM
Subject: RE: 2018 Innovations in Invasive Species Management Conference
Early Registration Open
To:
Cc:
Hi I’ve pasted updated information for the Innovations in Invasive Species
Training December 12-14 below. Our first registration period has ended and
now the early registration rate is open. Not much has changed with the
text below but I have made several changes to the agenda and speakers.
Chuck will make the changes tonight so would you please email this out to
your lists tomorrow morning? Thanks
*Pre-Registration is Open*
*Innovations in Invasive Species Management Training *
*December 12-14th, 2018*
*Gaylord Opryland HotelNashville, 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
<http://www.nmfwa.net/index.php/working_groups/invasive_species>* the
*Tennessee
Invasive Plant Council <http://www.tnipc.org/>* the *Southeast Exotic Pest
Plant Council <https://www.se-eppc.org/>* the *National Association of
Invasive Plant Councils <http://www.na-ipc.org/>,* *National Invasive
Species Council <https://www.doi.gov/invasivespecies>* and *Invasive Plant
Control, Inc. <http://www.invasiveplantcontrol.com>*
*Current Agenda*
*Click here to view the 2018 Training Draft Agenda
<http://www.invasiveplantcontrol.com/conference18/>*
*Conference Website*
*Click here to view the 2018 Innovations Training Website
<http://www.invasiveplantcontrol.com/conference18/>*
*Registration*
To register for the Innovations in Invasive Species Management Training and
Workshop please visit Eventbrite by clicking on the following link: Click
here to register for the 2018 Innovations in Invasive Species Training
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/innovations-in-invasive-species-management-tickets-42279616471>
*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 <https://aws.passkey.com/e/49591072> 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 <https://aws.passkey.com/e/49591072>*. 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 <steve at ipc-inc.org>*
*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
<steve at ipc-inc.org?subject=Nashville%20Conference%20Proposal>*. 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 at ipc-inc.org <steve at ipc-inc.org>*
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