LO this week: Sept. 28, 2011

Durham Chapter this week
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Durham Chapter meeting, Oct. 16
Families are welcome to attend the afternoon tour of Parkwood, former
home of R.S. McLaughlin, founder of General Motors of Canada, at 270 Simcoe St. North, Oshawa. The event will take place from 12 – 4 p.m. with refreshments provided by the chapter. Parkwood
is considered the last grand estate in Canada. Please rsvp no later than Oct. 13. For more information,
contact Helen Hassard at hhassard@landscapeontario.com.

Georgian Lakelands Chapter this week
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Georgian Lakelands Chapter
meeting, Oct. 20

Learn about the fundamentals of branding your company, when Georgian
Lakelands Chapter holds its October meeting at Meaford Golf and Country
Club, 408 Ridge Road. The Chapter will serve a light dinner along with a guest
speaker from Sideroad Communications, a strategic branding, design and
marketing communications firm. Ridge Road runs just west of Meaford, off
Highway 26. The evening begins at 6 p.m. For more information call
Chapter coordinator Lexi Dearborn at 519-538-1400, ldearborn@landscapeontario.com.

Find out what you need to know about accessible customer service
standards and opportunities for staff training from local providers, at a
free luncheon on Oct. 6, at the Simcoe County Museum, 1151 Highway 26, Minesing. The luncheon
begins at 11:30 a.m. Constance Exley, president of Accessibility
Ontario, will provide information on the Accessibility Standards for
Customer Service Act, which comes into effect on Jan. 1, 2012. Find out
how the new Act can impact and grow your business. For more information,
contact chapter coordinator Lexi Dearborn at lexi@landscapeontario.com.

Check out Georgian Lakelands’ Facebook Page.

Golden Horseshoe Chapter this week

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Golden Horseshoe Chapter meeting, Nov. 3

Come out to the Golden Horseshoe Chapter’s first meeting of the season. This event will feature Rory Sheehan, a highly
sought-after speaker specializing in conversational sales. He will
teach the non-traditional sales approach to increase
the likelihood of making a sale. This event will take place at noon at the
Appleby Ice Centre, 1201 Appleby Line, Burlington. There is no cost to
attend this event, just rsvp by contacting Helen Hassard at
1-800-265-5656, ext. 354, or hhassard@landscapeontario.com.

London Chapter this week
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London Chapter meeting, Oct. 11
London Chapter meeting will take place at the Best Western Lamplight
Inn, 591 Wellington Road South, London, starting at 7 p.m. The event
will feature a conversation with Mike LaSelva of Workplace Safety and
Prevention Services (WSPS). An overview will take place of WSPS’s Safe
Communities Incentive program and other industry specific health and
safety products and training. For more information, contact cbailey@landscapeontario.com.

Fanshawe College hosts written certification evaluation
There will be a written evaluation opportunity for all Landscape Industry Certified designations at Fanshawe College on Nov. 5. Technicians, this was created to complement your out-of-town practical exams held in Milton last July, or coming up in Milton on Oct. 24. Click here for more information or to register, or contact Rachel Cerellli.

Ottawa Chapter this week

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Free lunch and chance to win Sen’s tickets

Join the Ottawa Chapter at 12-noon for the first meeting of the season on Oct. 18 at the new location this year: the Barrhaven Branch 641 of the Royal Canadian Legion, at 3500 Fallowfield Road, Unit #3 (see map) in Ottawa, across from the Fallowfield Bus Terminal. Our guest speaker is Joanne Plummer, owner and
designer of Mill Street Florist, who will speak on grassroot marketing techniques that she has developed for her prosperous business of 30 years. Free lunch and a chance to win one of two pairs of Ottawa
Senators’ tickets will be given to those who pre-register before Oct.12. For more information, contact Martha Walsh.

Ottawa Chapter winter seminars now online

The new schedule for Ottawa Chapter winter seminars is now available for
viewing and registration online. Opportunies include business
prosperity, social media, irrigation and much more. Safe and secure
online registration is available. For more information, contact Martha
Walsh at mwalsh@landscapeontario.com.

Ottawa Chapter Day of Tribute, Oct. 28
Ottawa Chapter members are invited to honour our nation’s military and
their families at the annual Day of Tribute at the National Military
Cemetery, Beechwood. The event will take place on Oct. 28. All members
are welcome to take part in the tribute. For more information, contact
Martha Walsh at mwalsh@landscapeontario.com.

Ottawa Chapter now on Facebook

Join Ottawa Chapter the new Facebook page, where you can get all the most up to date news
and events relevant to the Ottawa Chapter. Don’t forget to LIKE us!

Toronto Chapter this week
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Come for a great Oktoberfest feast Latvian style, Oct. 6
The October Toronto Chapter meeting will feature a Landscaper’s Round Table Rant to allow you a chance to speak with fellow industry members about key issues facing your business. The meeting will run from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Latvian Canadian Cultural Centre, 4 Credit Union Drive, Toronto. Oktoberfest dinner will be provided by the Chapter; all you need to do is rsvp. Non-members will be charged $20, and those who do not respond by Oct. 3, will be charged $20. For
more information, or to RSVP, contact Helen Hassard .

Job fair in Newmarket, Oct. 27
Sir William Mulock
Secondary School will host Newmarket’s annual Post Secondary
Destinations Fair, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Companies, or organizations that promote careers in
landscaping and horticulture to recent or potential high school
graduates are asked to contact Jason Roberts at 906-967-1045, ext. 191,
or jason.roberts@yrdsb.edu.on.ca.

Schools hosting careers in landscaping night

Alexander Mackenzie High School in Richmond Hill, in collaboration with Stephen Lewis
S.S., Westmount Collegiate Institute and Maple H.S., will host its
annual post-secondary evening on Nov. 9, from 7 to 9 p.m. Companies, or
organizations that promote careers in landscaping and horticulture to
recent or potential high school graduates are asked to contact Brian
Weinstock at 905-417-9444, ext. 155, or brian.weinstock@yrdsb.edu.on.ca.

Upper Canada Chapter this week
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Chapter helps community facility

Members of the Upper Canada Chapter are excited about their latest
community project. Community Living Quinte West’s instructional
facility, at 11 Canal Street in Trenton, is in need of landscaping. The
project includes designing and installing a sensory garden, along with
four raised teaching beds. Members are invited to become involved to
both lend a hand or donate materials. Work is expected begin this Sat.,
Oct. 1, and continue again on Oct. 8. Anyone interested in helping, is
asked to contact Dan Clost at dan.clost@sympatico.ca. He says they could
use a pallet or two of 60 mm pavers — “doesn’t matter the colour.” For
more information, see the story on chapter web page.

Waterloo Chapter this week
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Waterloo Chapter meeting, Oct. 5
The Waterloo Chapter is hold its second meeting of the season, on Oct. 5, from 7 – 9 p.m., at
the
Knights of Columbus, 145 Dearborn Place, in Waterloo.
The meeting will cover the issues of small business savings and taxes. For more information, contact Helen Hassard.

Survey: Improve your PR
The Waterloo Chapter is looking to increase public relations opportunities for local members by
working with home office staff to develop a sustainable marketing
campaign. In order to do this, we need your input! Please fill in this PR survey and bring to the next chapter meeting on Oct. 5.

Fanshawe College hosts written certification evaluation
There
will be a written evaluation opportunity for all Landscape Industry
Certified designations at Fanshawe College on Nov. 5. Technicians, this
was created to complement your out-of-town practical exams held in
Milton last July, or coming up in Milton Oct. 24. Click here for more information or to register, or contact Rachel Cerellli.

Chainsaw seminar in Elmira
A two-day seminar on chainsaw safety meets the Ministry of Labour
requirements that all landscapers using chainsaws on the job be trained
on safe operation. Both classroom and outdoor instruction will take
place on Nov. 7 and 8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., both days, at Allgreen Tree Service, 155
Union St., Elmira. For more details and to register, go to chainsaw.

Fall Freeze-up, Nov. 18
Come out and enjoy a season-ending event at the 32nd Annual Waterloo
Chapter’s Fall Freeze-up dinner and dance, at the Viennese Ballroom,
Waterloo Inn Conference Hotel, 475 King Street North, Waterloo.
Cocktails start at 6 p.m., with buffet dinner at 7:15. The event will
include D.J., door prizes and large draw prizes. Tickets cost $130 per
couple. Order tickets early to be entered into a draw to win a free
night at the Waterloo Inn. Draw to be held at the November general meeting. Click here for more information or to purchase tickets online.

Windsor Chapter this week
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Chapter meeting featuring Awards of Distinction
This year’s Windsor Chapter Awards of Distinction will be given out at the Oct. 27 meeting at Top Grade Landscape and Garden Solutions, 8211 North Townline Rd., McGregor. The evening begins at 5 p.m. and
runs to 8 p.m. For more information or to RSVP, contact Helen Hassard at hhassard@landscapeontario.com.

Fanshawe College hosts written certification evaluation
There
will be a written evaluation opportunity for all Landscape Industry
Certified designations at Fanshawe College on Nov. 5. Technicians, this
was created to complement your out-of-town practical exams held in
Milton last July, or coming up in Milton Oct. 24. Click here for more information or to register, or contact Rachel Cerellli.

LO this week

Expo’s earlybird pricing ends Oct. 7

Don’t miss your opportunity for great savings by pre-registering for Expo 2011 at www.loexpo.ca.

Awards entry deadline is Mon., Oct. 3
The construction, maintenance and design awards programs deadline is
Mon., Oct. 3, at 4 p.m. The contest is open to members only. To enter or
for more information, including categories and fees, go to
www.loawards.com.

Landscape Industry Certified tests

On Oct. 24 (practical) and Oct. 25 (written), we will
test at the LO home office in Milton, so register now to save your
spot. To find out more or register, go to Industry
Certified. Already Certified? Volunteer to judge at the event, because
you need
CEUs to remain Certified! Contact Rachel Cerelli for more
information.

Expo featuring floral and
fashion show

Join Expo 2011 for a fabulous floral design and fashion show on Wed.,
Oct. 19, hosted by Canadian Academy of Floral Art. The next day applaud the award-winning
towns and cities from across Ontario, when Communities in Blooms — Ontario hands out its annual awards. All this,
and much more, is at Expo 2011! REGISTER TODAY.

Fall seminar series
Landscape Ontario helps you navigate the path to prosperity with a wide range of practical fall seminars. This week’s featured seminar is
Sales vs. Marketing: What is the Difference? Nov. 7. Creating a brand and awareness is not the same as generating leads. This
seminar is intended for business owners and business development
personnel. Participants will learn how to define ideal client profiles
and strategize with effective marketing tactics.

Chainsaw Training, Nov. 7 and 8
Building Your Prosperity, Nov. 9
CLD- Equipped to Design, Nov. 10
Rain Gardens, Nov. 17
NEW! Intro-Sage Simply Accounting, Nov. 21
NEW! WSIB Claims Management Tips, Nov. 22
NEW! Rapport and Relationship Building, Nov. 23
Risk Management & the Law in Construction: Avoiding Problems & Getting Paid, Nov. 25
Dry Stone Walling 101, Nov. 28 and 29
NEW! Envirobond Certified Installer, Nov. 29
NEW! Close the Sale! Dec.5
Building Your Prosperity, Dec. 7
Great Landscape Contractors, Great Landscape Businesses, Dec. 12 and 13

Equipment education and golf forum, Oct. 6

The Ontario Parks Association is hosting an equipment education and golf
forum at the world-class Rattlesnake Point Golf Club. This will be a
day full of education, fresh air, and golfing! In addition to spending
the day at an incredible golf course, meet face-to-face with vendors and
learn about their products and how they can help you in your day-to-day
world as parks professionals. Go online now and sign up
at golfing, or if interested, click sponsorship opportunities.

Special Award nominations are open
The Special Awards program is open for nomination until Oct. 3, at 4 p.m. Nominations are accepted in writing; email to awards@landscapeontario.com, in 800 words or less. Include reasons for the nomination, as well as your relationship to the nominee. The Awards Program is a means of recognition for the
many volunteers and friends of the association, that have spent
countless hours working to better our great industry. You may not nominate yourself, or an employee of your company. A list of Special Awards can be found at Special Awards.

Time to join a Safety Group

The 2012 Safety Groups Program helps industry firms develop a Ministry
of Labour compliant safety program for their workplaces. Firms will
select five WSIB safety elements at the start of the year, and then
initiate or improve upon them by attending at least three compulsory
meetings. Working with other members, the initiatives are put in place
by the end of the year. Along with an improved safety record, there are
financial benefits in the form of rebates from WSIB. For more details
and to participate in the 2012 program, go to Safety Groups.

Highway project part of info-day on reducing
carbons

Come to Evergreen Brick Works in Toronto, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 12, for
the latest information on carbon sequestration and pollution mitigation.
Learn how trees are a solution to carbon reduction. Part of the day
includes coordinated travel to highway greening sites at 401 and 427
intersection, a project heavily backed by Landscape Ontario. One of the
scheduled speakers is Dr. Hannah Mathers, Vineland Research and
Innovation Centre. Cost is $65 per person, and registration closes Oct.
1. To register, contact Kathryn Goodish at
kathryn.goodish@vinelandresearch.com, or call 905-562-0320, ext. 777.

Post help-wanted ads at Expo
As a member of Landscape Ontario, you are exclusively entitled to post
employment ads. on LO’s Job Board at this season’s trade shows.
Take advantage of the job board, now. The deadline for Expo is Oct. 12.

Questions? Contact Rachel Cerelli.

Soupalicious is this weekend
Join Landscape Ontario and the Compost Council
of Canada for “Soupalicious Toronto 2011” this Sat. and Sun., Oct 1 and
2, at Heritage Court, Exhibition Place (north of Direct Energy Centre),
200 Princes’ Blvd. Toronto. Come sip, slurp and savour a medley of tasty
soup creations. Landscape Ontario is a proud sponsor, and staff donated
vegetables, herbs and time to the event. The event is presented by Grow
a Row, a national initiative that encourages people to grow an extra
row of food and share their harvest with those in need.

Greenbuild International Conference in Toronto
For the first time ever, Greenbuild International Conference and Expo
will hold its annual convention outside the U.S. The Metro
Toronto Convention Centre will house the event Oct. 4-7. The latest innovations in
green building will be showcased. To find
out more about the conference and exhibition go to Greenbuild. To view a slide presentation of green buildings go to Buildings.

Look for qualified employees at job fairs in October

Two NAPP Canada Job Fairs are scheduled in Oct. The first one takes
place at the Toronto Centennial Conference Centre on Oct. 6, and the
second is at the Mississauga International Centre on Oct. 20. To see
more information on the two events, go to Job Fairs.

Argos offer discount to LO members
The Toronto Argonauts have created a discount offer for Landscape
Ontario members. Various price levels are available. To see more info on
the program, or to order ticks go to
Argonauts.