Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Early Registration Deadline this Friday for the 2011 Aquatic Weed Control Short Course!

 

EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE THIS FRIDAY:

FEBRUARY 25!

Register Early and Save $50
Earn up to 20 CEUs!   

 

2011 Aquatic Weed Control
Short Course

May 3-5, 2011
Coral Springs Marriott
Coral Springs, Florida

www.conference.ifas.ufl.edu/aw

 

Greetings!

The Short Course Agenda is now available! So register today to take part in the 2011 Aquatic Weed Short Course to be held May 3-5, 2011 at the Coral Springs Marriott Hotel, Golf Club, and Convention Center in Coral Springs, FL.

The short course is designed to benefit those new to the industry and experienced professionals seeking a comprehensive update. Topics include: 
 
· General Standards (CORE) Training
· Pesticide Application Equipment Calibration Training
· Plant Identification
· Aquatic Pest Control Category Training
· Natural Areas Weed Management Training    
· Right-of-Way Weed Management Training

The 2011 program is now confirmed, however, the CEU assignments are still forthcoming.  The  2010 CEU break-down may be used as a reference for what to expect this year. Historically 20+ CEUs in Aquatics, Rights-of-way, Natural Areas, CORE and others have been offered. 

 

Register Online Today! 

Registration is now available for the 2011 Aquatic Weed Control Short Course. Be sure that your organization is budgeted to attend this valuable training.

Early Reduced Registration Fee

(By February 25, 2011) $240.00


Regular Registration Fee

(By April 8, 2011) $290.00
Late Registration Fee
(After April 8, 2011) $340.00
Student Registration Fee
$115.00
 CLICK HERE to register today! The registration fee, combined with funds contributed by our generous sponsors, provides each attendee with the educational program, course materials, a Book of Presentations, morning, mid-day and afternoon refreshments, and Tuesday evening's welcome reception.

 

CEUs and Certification Exams

Up to 20 Florida Continuing Education Units (CEUs) may be earned by attending this course.
A representative from the Florida Pesticide Certification Office will be available at the short course to answer questions regarding CEUs and Florida licensing requirements.

Commercial, Public and/or Private Pesticide Applicator Certification testing will be offered on Thursday, May 5th from 1:15 - 4:30pm.
There is no charge for taking an exam.  Please visit the conference website for more information on the available exams.

 

Short Course Publicity

We need your help.
If you manage listservs or have access to email addresses of colleagues who may be interested in attending the short course, please forward this email, along with a link to the short course web site where updates are posted periodically.

If you manage a society or association website or newsletter where your members would benefit from this training, please consider posting this course in your upcoming events.

Thank you

Aquatic Weed Control Short Course | May 3-5, 2011
Coral Springs Marriott | Coral Springs, FL

www.conference.ifas.ufl.edu/aw

 

Thank You to Our Current Sponsors

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Please feel free to contact me personally should you have any questions about the 2011 Aquatic Weed Control Short Course.


Sincerely,
Jhanna Gilbert, CMP

Short Course Coordinator
PO Box 110750 | Bldg. 639 Mowry Rd. 
Gainesville, FL 32611-0750| USA
PH 352-392-5930 | FAX  352-392-9734
jhanna@ufl.edu|www.conference.ifas.ufl.edu/aw

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Meeting Site & Accommodations
Coral Springs Marriott

Coral Springs Marriott

11775 Heron Bay Boulevard
Coral Springs, FL 33076
PHONE: 954-753-5598
FAX: 954-753-2888
TOLL FREE: 800-311-8018
 
Reservation Cut-off Date:
April 10, 2011


Special Group Rates

Group Code: aqqaqqa

Regular Room

$102 + tax

Concierge Level Room

$112 + tax

King Executive Suite

$122+ tax

One Bedroom Suite

$192 + tax

CLICK HERE to Book Online
Note: All rooms are subject to applicable local and state taxes, currently 11%.
  

 

Short Course Presenters  

Do you regularly present at the Aquatic Weed Control Short Course?  If so, please know that speaker information and registration instructions will be emailed to you in the next day or so.  Should you have any questions, please contact Jhanna Gilbert at jhanna@ufl.edu or Dr. Bill Haller at whaller@ufl.edu.  

 

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