Bermy, you have the right perspective. And so do you, OSB.
OSB, it costs money. Bermy, it cost's you a lot more money.
All of us pay in if we choose to support our industry leadership. Some companies are large and have budgets, but Arborists like Bermy and OSB and Tree Machine, we're small operations.
Tree Machine is a solo operator, occasional help. I pay dues to TCIA ($395) and to ISA Intl.
and ISA Indiana chapter dues. I feel it's important to support our industry leadership, and it is my
option to use the benefits they provide, and attend the conferences they put on. It is through these organizations that we can gain legitimate, recognized accreditation.
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Originally Posted by OSB Maybe someone on this site can help so I can start writing those checks again for ISA |
You do what you can, OSB. Catch the Conference and Trade Show next time around. And don't feel any guilt about it. If going to an event can sabotage your life, financially or in any way, ya don't do it.
As far as what ISA does with the money, the hard working people there attempt to run the organization like any well-run business; at a profit. this allows our industry leadership to lead in a manner that does not have to scrape by and chintz.
We support the organization hosting our professional community so they can facilitate the excange of information through annual conferences, climbing competitions, Expos and a number of monthly publications.
TCIA and ISA are my source of Arboricultural information. Otherwise I'd have to depend on forum sites exclusively.
I would really hate for our respected Treecare Industry to
not have leadership. that's why I pay up. But as far as the conferences and Expos themselves, I'm with you, OSB; I go if it fits into the scheme of things.