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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Forwarded from Steve Manning at IPC Inc:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><img width="188" height="188" id="_x0000_i1025" src="cid:image001.png@01D34F41.5FC15290"><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";background:white">As we approach the Conference and Workshop this December 13-15th in Nashville our room block at the Opryland Resort and Convention Center is quickly filling
up. As of today we have filled the block, but the hotel is allowing a few more rooms as needed. You can click on this link and scroll down to Location to make your reservations.
<a href="http://www.invasiveplantcontrol.com/conference17/"><span style="color:windowtext">www.invasiveplantcontrol.com/conference17/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="background:white">If you try to reserve a room and find that rooms are no longer available when you go to make your reservation, please let me know. I am holding back several and temporarily have the ability to increase the block if needed. </span><br>
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<span style="background:white">Looking forward to seeing many of you in Nashville. </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Conference information</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Innovations in Invasive Species Management Conference and Workshop</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">December 13-15<sup>th</sup>, 2017</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Gaylord Opryland Hotel<br>
Nashville, TN</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">We invite you to join us for the first
<i>Innovations in Invasive Species Management Conference and Workshop</i> to be held in Nashville, TN December 13-15<sup>th</sup>, 2017 at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel. This year’s meeting will be co-hosted by the
<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.nmfwa.net_index.php_working-5Fgroups_invasive-5Fspecies&d=DwMFAw&c=pZJPUDQ3SB9JplYbifm4nt2lEVG5pWx2KikqINpWlZM&r=eqe6--BF7d01Q8qI209uxA&m=IIbrQ1Oqy4g0OulczS08e8kqpvV29STwmTMoucrNxxI&s=CSoevpCW0sOcYdaXz_s_BGKdRP88c3cnqPnwqGSwOhI&e=">
National Military Fish and Wildlife Association’s Invasive Species Working Group</a> the
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Tennessee Invasive Plant Council</a> the <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.se-2Deppc.org_&d=DwMFAw&c=pZJPUDQ3SB9JplYbifm4nt2lEVG5pWx2KikqINpWlZM&r=eqe6--BF7d01Q8qI209uxA&m=IIbrQ1Oqy4g0OulczS08e8kqpvV29STwmTMoucrNxxI&s=DyFzrqU0zMtK5ON2340mOpSwvXDzw5oUUEgLs0x-oWQ&e=">
Southeast Exotic Pest Plant Council</a> the <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.na-2Dipc.org_&d=DwMFAw&c=pZJPUDQ3SB9JplYbifm4nt2lEVG5pWx2KikqINpWlZM&r=eqe6--BF7d01Q8qI209uxA&m=IIbrQ1Oqy4g0OulczS08e8kqpvV29STwmTMoucrNxxI&s=Ub1uWCGu49eianXUUefbAUh2PzFylFfuKTnLgdNmNzk&e=">
National Association of Invasive Plant Councils</a> and <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.invasiveplantcontrol.com&d=DwMFAw&c=pZJPUDQ3SB9JplYbifm4nt2lEVG5pWx2KikqINpWlZM&r=eqe6--BF7d01Q8qI209uxA&m=IIbrQ1Oqy4g0OulczS08e8kqpvV29STwmTMoucrNxxI&s=FThK8PSwzp8mJITD32IU7W-BAyAlGvZXFc2U29z-Xmg&e=">
Invasive Plant Control, Inc. </a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Come see more than 50 speakers discuss topics ranging from “Aerial Application as an Initial Strike for Heavy Bush Honeysuckle (<i>Lonicera maackii</i>) Infestations in Illinois” to invasive animals of Florida.
The complete agenda can be found at the conference website <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.invasiveplantcontrol.com_conference17_&d=DwMFAw&c=pZJPUDQ3SB9JplYbifm4nt2lEVG5pWx2KikqINpWlZM&r=eqe6--BF7d01Q8qI209uxA&m=IIbrQ1Oqy4g0OulczS08e8kqpvV29STwmTMoucrNxxI&s=Ep83AZ23z8yxkoDeWPmvD4znn_sQpb1BgonF8DGeXDI&e=">
http://www.invasiveplantcontrol.com/conference17/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">It’s a great time of year to visit Nashville and the resort will be celebrating its Country Christmas with more than 3 million lights that are a part of the holiday decorations and many other activities.
The resort hosts more than 15 restaurants and offers a shuttle to popular downtown Nashville for those wishing to visit the busy downtown scene in the evenings.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Registration</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk480812801"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">To register for the Innovations in Invasive Species Management Conference and Workshop please visit Eventbrite by clicking on the following link:
</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.eventbrite.com_e_innovations-2Din-2Dinvasive-2Dspecies-2Dmanagement-2Dtickets-2D33526068373&d=DwMFAw&c=pZJPUDQ3SB9JplYbifm4nt2lEVG5pWx2KikqINpWlZM&r=eqe6--BF7d01Q8qI209uxA&m=IIbrQ1Oqy4g0OulczS08e8kqpvV29STwmTMoucrNxxI&s=N8K6BuR2MjUZZaeQxhMf7PAbHCG_7-jG5kU-qsLJnZ4&e=">Click
here to Register for the Innovations Conference and Workshop</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Who Should Attend? </span>
</b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Department of Defense Land Managers</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Department of Transportation
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Public and private land managers</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Not for profit land managers</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Municipal staff (parks and recreation, public works, inland wetlands/conservation commissions)</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Nursery, tree and landscape professionals</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Landscape architects and designers</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">State and federal employees
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Members of conservation organizations
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Educators, students
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Gardening enthusiasts</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Private landowners
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Concerned citizens
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS Pesticide Recertification Credits and other Continuing Education Credits will be offered for Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina,
Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania, Arkansas, Florida, Oregon and Washington. If you plan to attend and don’t see your state on the list, let us know and we will get it set up for you.</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Hotel and Conference Location</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__aws.passkey.com_gt_213083282-3Fgtid-3D9c0aedd225e1cf48f81b6a5d589e418e&d=DwMFAw&c=pZJPUDQ3SB9JplYbifm4nt2lEVG5pWx2KikqINpWlZM&r=eqe6--BF7d01Q8qI209uxA&m=IIbrQ1Oqy4g0OulczS08e8kqpvV29STwmTMoucrNxxI&s=R065FSDJIRuUKxAequMyXsuJZZsGTfroHJcMkwL4lFM&e=">Gaylord
Opryland Hotel</a> 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 Relāche 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.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__aws.passkey.com_gt_213083282-3Fgtid-3D9c0aedd225e1cf48f81b6a5d589e418e&d=DwMFAw&c=pZJPUDQ3SB9JplYbifm4nt2lEVG5pWx2KikqINpWlZM&r=eqe6--BF7d01Q8qI209uxA&m=IIbrQ1Oqy4g0OulczS08e8kqpvV29STwmTMoucrNxxI&s=R065FSDJIRuUKxAequMyXsuJZZsGTfroHJcMkwL4lFM&e=">Reservations
for the Opryland Hotel at the Conference Per Diem Rate can be made by clicking here</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Steven T. Manning<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">President<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Invasive Plant Control, Inc.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">e-mail: <a href="mailto:steve@ipc-inc.org">steve@ipc-inc.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">web: <a href="http://www.invasiveplantcontrol.com">www.invasiveplantcontrol.com</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">cell: 615-969-1309<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">office: 615-385-4319<o:p></o:p></p>
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