ISA membership

treestyle · 22nd August 2007, 07:37 PM

HI,

Just wondering on opinions regarding becoming a member of the ISA. Pro's and Con's?

Thanks

Sean Freeman · 22nd August 2007, 08:12 PM

Can't really think of a negative to ISA membership....I suppose you could argue the fee is too high, I don't think it is.

The pros: Annual subscriptions to Arb journal and Arborist news, discounts on ISA conferences and training, discounts on books vids etc, a means by which you can present your professionalism to your clients.

OK I have thought of a negative; membership can create the impression in some people that they have achieved something, when they have actually only opened up the opportunity to achieve something more..whether they actually take up that opportunity is really up to them.

TTHip · 3rd September 2007, 11:58 PM

OK I have thought of a negative; membership can create the impression in some people that they have achieved something, when they have actually only opened up the opportunity to achieve something more..whether they actually take up that opportunity is really up to them.[/QUOTE]

well said....

too many "isa arborists" think that the learning stops once you get certified...they never stay current with the changing research and info available....

TrevMcRev · 4th September 2007, 07:51 PM

Negative would be joining near the end of the year without being informed that membership is only for a calender year

Steve Tipton · 4th September 2007, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTHip

OK I have thought of a negative; membership can create the impression in some people that they have achieved something, when they have actually only opened up the opportunity to achieve something more..whether they actually take up that opportunity is really up to them.

well said....

too many "isa arborists" think that the learning stops once you get certified...they never stay current with the changing research and info available....[/QUOTE]

Isn't there a requirement to gain continued education units (CEU's)?

Sean Freeman · 4th September 2007, 09:15 PM

That requirement for ongoing education and amassing CEU's is in relation to the Certified Arborist qualification, not ISA membership.

treeseer · 4th September 2007, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean Freeman

That requirement for ongoing education and amassing CEU's is in relation to the Certified Arborist qualification, not ISA membership.

And, the CEU's are easy to get especially for college and municipal folks.

But still, I can't think of downsides to membership. It opens up opportunities for involvement, connection and learning.

22nd August 2007, 07:37 PM	#1
treestyle Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Brisbane Posts: 127	ISA membership HI, Just wondering on opinions regarding becoming a member of the ISA. Pro's and Con's? Thanks

3rd September 2007, 11:58 PM	#3
TTHip Sappling Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 7	Re: ISA membership OK I have thought of a negative; membership can create the impression in some people that they have achieved something, when they have actually only opened up the opportunity to achieve something more..whether they actually take up that opportunity is really up to them.[/QUOTE] well said.... too many "isa arborists" think that the learning stops once you get certified...they never stay current with the changing research and info available.... __________________ - in between evolution -

4th September 2007, 07:51 PM	#4
TrevMcRev Mature Tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 1,594	Re: ISA membership Negative would be joining near the end of the year without being informed that membership is only for a calender year

4th September 2007, 09:15 PM	#6
Sean Freeman Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Townsville Nth Queensland & Gold Coast Sth Queensland Posts: 1,981	Re: ISA membership That requirement for ongoing education and amassing CEU's is in relation to the Certified Arborist qualification, not ISA membership.

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22nd August 2007, 08:12 PM	#2
Sean Freeman Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Townsville Nth Queensland & Gold Coast Sth Queensland Posts: 1,981	Can't really think of a negative to ISA membership....I suppose you could argue the fee is too high, I don't think it is. The pros: Annual subscriptions to Arb journal and Arborist news, discounts on ISA conferences and training, discounts on books vids etc, a means by which you can present your professionalism to your clients. OK I have thought of a negative; membership can create the impression in some people that they have achieved something, when they have actually only opened up the opportunity to achieve something more..whether they actually take up that opportunity is really up to them.