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TNLA Updates TNLA Staff Spring Fling 2022
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TNLA Tailgate Topics Converting Fractions to Decimal Equivalents
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TNLA Advocacy Report TNLA is Headed to Washington D.C. on H-2B
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2022 EXPO Join us August 10-12, 2022
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TNLA STAFF SPRING FLING 2022
The 2023-2024 Texas Nursery & Landscape Association Foundation Horticulture Scholarship program will begin July 1, 2022. If you are a deserving student or know of one interested in this field of study, please go to the following website for more details: apply.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarships/tnlafoundation-scholarship
As a part of the annual TNLA Staff Spring Fling, the TNLA team toured Clean Scapes Headquarters in Austin, Texas, to learn more about the company and its operations.
UPCOMING REGION MEETINGS TNLA Region V Meeting Tuesday, May 17, 2022 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST Visit here for more information: https://web.tnlaonline.org/events/RegionV%20Meeting628/details TNLA Region I Meeting Thursday, May 26, 2022 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST Visit here for more information: https://web.tnlaonline.org/events/RegionI%20Meeting631/details TNLA Region IV Meeting Friday, June 3, 2022 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM CST Visit here for more information: https://web.tnlaonline.org/events/RegionIV%20Meeting630/details
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Completed in 2020, the new Clean Scapes facility increased offices, break rooms, and meeting rooms. The open-concept layout optimizes the space and is geared towards a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Clean Scapes incorporated sustainable practices and increased efficiency with updated waste systems, fuel stations, and an innovative all-natural paving system. TNLA Staff toured each facet of the facility, learning what it takes to organize such a large operation. Zach Shewmaker with Clean Scapes organized the grounds tour and took the tour group to see a sample of their work at The Domain, a large-scale outdoor shopping experience in Austin, Texas. TNLA Staff enjoyed seeing the total operation from behind the scenes to the finished product. The work that TNLA members do is awe-inspiring. To see a little bit of the tour, see the photos on the next page.
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TNLA Foundation Leadership Bootcamp Deadline to Submit Applications: June 8, 2022 Get ready to advance your leadership skills through the TNLA Foundation's Leadership Bootcamp. Only twenty industry professionals will be selected to participate in four in-depth sessions to take a deep dive into personal development skills, strengths-based leadership, performance coaching, interpersonal skills, business management, and best hiring practices, plus more! Apply by clicking here. "Participating in this program has been a great experience broadening multiple items in my career growth. It opened doors for networking, provided ideas on how to improve communication, and discussed different types of management styles for me to apply in my career. I highly recommend this program if you are interested in growing yourself personally and professionally." - Blake Freis, Leadership Bootcamp Class I
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Save the Date TNLA Foundation Horticulture Scholarship The Texas Nursery & Landscape Association Foundation established a scholarship program for students interested in the field of Horticulture. The 2023-2024 Texas Nursery & Landscape Association Foundation Horticulture Scholarship program will begin July 1, 2022. If you are a deserving student or know of one interested in this field of study, please go to the following website for more details: apply.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarships/tn la-foundation-scholarship We appreciate your support and promotion of this worthwhile program. If you are interested in finding out more, please visit our website tnlaonline.org or contact Cheryl Staritz at (512) 579-3863 or cheryl@tnlaonline.org.
TNLA Career Center Update! Check out these great opportunities! Sales Associate Earthtones Greenery Nursery Midlothian, Texas
Purchasing Manager LMI Landscapes, Inc. Carrollton, Texas
Regional sales Abbott-Ipco Dallas, Texas Featured!Featured!
Landscape Purchasing Manager Glasco & Co. Landscaping, Inc. Brenham, Texas
Heavy Equipment Operator I Spray Technician City of Denton Denton, Texas
Wholesale Account Manager JustPots LLC San Antonio, Texas
Senior Horticulturist Houston Botanic Garden Houston, Texas Key Account Sales Representative Greenleaf Nursery Company El Campo, Texas
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Landscape Project Manager/Designer Lawns LTD Inc. Waco, Texas
Plant Procurement Specialist Landvisions Tyler, Texas Assistant Yard Manager Oakstreet Wholesale Nursery Fairview, Texas
Head to https://careers.tnlaonline.org/jobs/ for more details!
USED POT RETURN Do you have used pots? Don't toss them! Due to pot shortages, there is a huge need for your used pots. You can help by
contacting your local grower or wholesale supplier TODAY to discuss returning your extra pots. Used pots in good condition are ideal. You can help the industry, on the ground, today, by contacting your growers and suppliers NOW!
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TNLA TAILGATE TOPICS
CONVERTING FRACTIONS TO DECIMAL EQUIVALENTS Objective: Participants will be able to correctly convert inches and fractions of inches in feet using the following steps. APPLICATION: Identify circumstances when participants will need to convert inches into feet. Using the following steps practice making conversions. If needed, examples can be altered to form additional problem sets.
When measuring for landscape installation and maintenance it is crucial to be as exact as possible. An incorrect measurement can increase costs and/or add time to a project. Often, measurements are taken in feet and inches but must be recorded as feet and decimals of a foot. Example A: Inches only, no feet. A retaining wall measures 54 ½”. Convert this number into feet. Step One: Convert fraction of an inch (½) into a decimal of an inch by dividing the numerator by the denominator. This will create a decimal of an inch. 1 ÷ 2 = 0.5” Step Two: Add converted fraction to the whole inches. 54” + 0.5” = 54.5” Step Three: Convert inches into feet (or decimal of a foot) by dividing by 12 (12” = 1 foot). 54.5” ÷ 12 = 4.54 feet Example B: If there is a foot (feet) preceding the fraction. The outer edge of a perennial bed measures 25’-13⅝” Step One: Convert fraction of an inch (⅝) into a decimal of an inch by dividing the numerator by the denominator. This will create a decimal of an inch. 5 ÷ 8 = 0.625 Step Two: Add converted fraction to the whole inches. 13 + 0.625” = 13.625” Step Three: Convert inches into feet (or decimal of a foot) by dividing by 12 (12” = 1 foot) Add to original feet. 13.625” ÷ 12 = 1.14’ + 25’ = 26.14 feet
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ADVOCACY REPORT TNLA is Headed to Washington D.C. on H2B and Invites Any TNLA Member to Attend TNLA will be joining NALP, FEWA, and SEA on a fly-in to Washington D.C. on June 7th8th to push for H-2B cap relief in FY 2023. Many Texas H-2B employers are familiar with the struggle to secure H-2B cap relief in recent years and, while we have been successful in getting thousands of supplemental H-2B visas, the process is too slow and undependable. We need Texas companies to join us in Washington and share the story of the green industry with our congressional delegation. There is NO registration fee for this event. Attendees must make their own flight arrangements and can book hotel rooms for $299 at the Renaissance Washington D.C. downtown. Schedule At A Glance Tuesday, June 7th 6:00 – 7:00 pm Drinks at Hotel Bar Dinner on Own Wednesday, June 8th 7:00 – 8:30 am Breakfast and Briefing at the Hotel 8:30 – 4:00 Congressional Visits on the Hill Interested in attending? Please email ryan@tnalonline.org to register for free or ask questions. Deadline for hotels is May 24th. Hotels can be secured through the block available here: https://book.passkey.com/event/50336005/o wner/545/home
TNLA Attends Texas Senate Hearing on Rural Workforce & Immigration TNLA staff were in attendance at the Texas Senate hearing on agriculture & rural workforce development. Also up for discussion was the topic of illegal and legal immigration in rural Texas. TNLA met with several key legislative staffers and elected officials committee about the importance of the developing new workforce in Texas for the green industry as well as the importance of the H2 programs to the grower and landscape sector. Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed In Parker County The Texas A&M Forest Service has issued an alert of a positive finding in Parker County for Emerald Ash Borer. A pest of major regulatory concern, EAB is already quarantined in 6 Texas counties including neighboring Denton and Tarrant Counties. Retailers, arborists, landscapers, and mulch producers should be aware of the restrictions for moving ash under the existing quarantines and compliance agreements. TNLA will share the details of the quarantine when it is published by Texas Dept. of Agriculture. Forest Service Announcement: https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/content/article.aspx ?id=32244
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MARCH 31, 2022 ‑ MAY 10, 2022
REGION 1 Landscape Associate Dan Scott Oak Court Universal City, TX
Report Landscape Government Jon Weible TCLP, TCNP, TCWSP Town of Addison Lavon, TX
Student Michael Gerick Trinity University San Antonio, TX
Non‑Profit The Crape Myrtle Trails of McKinney Foundation Roger Smidt McKinney, TX
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Supplier Form and Fiber Geri Rademacher Mabank, TX
Grower Business Esplendor Nursery, Inc. Adolfo Almaraz Wallis, TX Retail Business Texas Gardener Jay White Brenham, TX Supplier Branch Heirloom Soils of Texas Luis Chamorro Porter, TX REGION 4 Landscape Government Shohn Rodgers City of Richardson Parks & Recreation Garland, TX
REGION 5 Landscape Business Jennz Bloomz Jennifer Edwards Millsap, TX Landscape Business Barron Facility Services LLC, dba Green Barron Landscapes Michelle Johnston Fort Worth, TX Retail Business Rail Signal Systems, LLC John Cummings Fort Worth, TX
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Supplier Business Native American Seed Jan Neiman Junction, TX
Retail Carden & Associates, Inc. David Hammond Winter Haven, FL
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Supplier Central Life Sciences Lauren Clementi Schaumburg, IL
Landscape Government Daniel Pacatte TCNP Travis County TNR, Parks Cedar Creek, TX Landscape Business Transformed Landscaping Ronald Weaver Jr. Austin, TX Landscape Business R and R Landscaping Rachelle Kemp Elm Mott, TX Retail Business Giddings Nursery & Garden Center Robyn Jacob Giddings, TX Supplier Business Patriot Green Products, LLC Kevin Fretz Leander, TX Out of State Grower Michael's Nursery ‑ LA Mike Goree Glenmora, LA
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Supplier Dawson Manufacturing LLC Craig Carlson Glen Burnie, MD Landscape Associate John Addison Medxcel Indianapolis, IN Supplier Desjoyaux Pools Kurt Wangenheim Roswell, GA Supplier Grower Direct Supply Inc Shirley Cheung Walnut, CA Supplier Quality Truck and Equipment Lauren Manderbach Clare, MI