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DC BranchIS SU E VV OL UM E XL2017THE MISSION OF THE PGMS DC BRANCH IS TO FOSTER INTEGRITY AND EXCELLENCEIN GROUNDS MANAGEMENT BY PROMOTING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGHEDUCATION PROGRAMS, NETW ORKING, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND FELLOW SHIP.http://pgms.org/branchdcIN THIS ISSUE: DC BRANCH MEETINGSCHEDULE . 3 NEXT MEETING INFO ANDDIRECTIONS.8 UPCOMING GREEN INDUSTRYEVENTS .4 PHOTOS .7NEXT MEETINGINFORMATIONRSVP is Required!Date: Thursday,May 4 at 6:00 PMLocation:Newsom Seed in MapleLawn (Fulton)Sponsor:Newsom SeedRSVP: Please RSVP toMichael Gildea atmikeg@chevychaseclub.orgor 240-395-2101More Information,Map, and Directionson Page 8A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENTThank you, CountrySprings Nursery, forboth hosting andsupplying the foodand beverages atthe April meeting.Country Springsalways comes through for usand I hope everyone takes thetime to order their plantmaterial from them this season.We enjoyed a great presentationby Stephanie Brock fromRiverbend Nursery on “Whatis New and Interesting in theWorld of Perennials”. Themeeting also had some greatraffle prizes including tickets toboth the Orioles and Nationalbaseball games.The Day of Renewal andRemembrance is on July 17thand we will be looking forprobably two volunteers toattend from our branch. Saraand I have gone the last twoyears and I hope that someoneelse will be able to takeadvantage of this specialopportunity and attend this year.If interested please let me know1ASAP and I will get your nameto National.Our next meeting is May 4that Newsom Seed’s facility inMaple Lawn (Fulton). This isa great facility and it has beenseveral years since we havebeen out there. Newsom willbe both our host and sponsor.See everyone on May 4th.

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PGMS DC BRANCH MEETINGS 20172017 Board MembersPresident:May 4, 2017Newsom SeedMaple Lawn (Fulton)Sponsor: Newsom SeedChristopher ErbComplete Plant Health Care, Inc.Chriserb88@gmail.comTerm Expires 2017Vice President:June 1, 2017Program Smithsonian GreenhousesLocation Suitland, MDSponsor: NeededJoshua NadlerBartlett Tree ExpertsJosh.D.Nadler@gmail.comTerm Expires 2017Treasurer:August 3, 2017Doug McDanielWaredaca Brewing CompanyLaytonsville, MDSponsor: TBDSeptember 7, 2017Grounds Management &Landscaping, Inc.Groundsmanagementdmd@gmail.comTerm Expires 2017Secretary:Paul StaehleLandscape Conservation Planningpdstaehle1@verizon.netTerm Expires 2017Pope Farm NurseryGaithersburg, MDSponsor: TBDChair:Eric WengerOctober 6, 2017Complete Plant Health Care, Inc.Eric@HealthyPlant.comTerm Expires 2017Program TBDLocation TBDAt Large:November 3, 2017Shemin Nursery (Tentative)Burtonsville, MDSponsor: TBDWilliam EckBartlett Tree Experts.beck@bartlett.comTerm Expires 2018Kip Cortelyoukipcortelyou@gmail.comTerm Expires 2018Don CoffmanDependable Land Care LLCdependablelandcare@comcast.netTerm Expires 2017Sara JensenSavATreesjensen@savatree.comTerm Expires 2017Lester Dubsldubs@verizon.netTerm Expires 2017Newletter Editors:Michael GildeaChevy Chase Clubmikeg@chevychaseclub.orgKatie McDavidkmcdavid460@gmail.com3

UPCOMING GREEN INDUSTRY EVENTSMAA/UMD Extension Evening Plant Diagnostic ClinicMay 23, 2017Cylburn Arboretum, Baltimore, MDContact: 410-321-8082Pesticide Recertification ConferenceJune 9, 2017Montgomery County Extension Office, Derwood, MDMGLGA Nursery Field DayJune 29, 2017Ruppert Nurseries, Laytonsville, MDGreen Industry Field DayJuly 20, 2017American University, Washington DChttp://greenindustryseminar.org/PGMS School of Grounds Management Summer ConferenceJuly 24-25, 2017Charlotte, NCwww.pgms.orgISA Annual MeetingJuly 28-30, 2017Gaylord Resort and Conference Center, National Harbor, MDhttp://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/4

JOB LISTINGSProduction Manager – Lighting DivisionOutdoor Illumination is the MD/VA/DC region's premier outdoor lighting firm. For nearly 20 years, we have beenan industry leader in lighting and irrigation work. We are now accepting resumes from qualified candidates forLighting Division Production Manager.Qualifications:- Management skills. Experience in managing teams, preferably in some aspect building/construction/landscape.Implementation and enforcement of appropriate procedures for operations, jobsite decorum and internal communication. Recruitment, development and growth of Crew Leaders and field personnel. Superior time management anddeployment capabilities. Quality control.- A proven track record of success that would translate to our firm.- Effective inter-office communication skills via a variety of forms of technology.- Valid driver's license with good record.We are looking for a great leader who can grow our Lighting Installation team. We are a great place to work - justask our many 5, 10 and 15 year associates. Salary is commensurate with experience and skill.Come grow with us! Please email your resume to Info@OutdoorIllumination.com, or mail to 4337 MontgomeryAvenue, Bethesda, MD 20814.Overstock Sale: Blue Spruce, NorwaySpruce, Douglas Fir,8-10’ for 85, 10-12’ for 95, B&BTightly Shearedwww.npnursery.com5

THANK YOU SPONSORS!Educational & Employee Training OpportunitiesLANDSCAPING CLASSES AT MONTGOMERY COLLEGEDo you-Want to learn about designing gardens & landscapes with digital tools?Want to incorporate more native plants in your business or home landscape?Want to learn the newest techniques for plant propagation like hydroponics and tissue culture?Want to learn how to identify and select the best trees, shrubs, and ground covers for good results?If any of these “want to’s” is on your list for 2015, the Montgomery College Landscape Technology program is offering greatclasses to help you meet your goals—and 3 class locations to make learning more convenient!Classes are offered at the Germantown & Takoma Park Campuses and at the Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood.For further information contact:Steve Dubik, 240-567-7803Express CertificationYour FAST track to legal pesticide application.Online Training at your convenience!Take the exams in as little as two or three months.Approved for Maryland, Virginia,and West Virginia.(See website for details http://expresscert.net)Contact: David .dubik@montgomerycollege.edu

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NEXT PGMS-DC BRANCH MEETING DIRECTIONSDC Branch MeetingLOCATION:Newsom Seed11788 Scaggsville RoadFulton, MD 20759HOST:Newsom SeedSPONSOR:Newsom SeedRSVP:to Michael Gildea at mikeg@chevychaseclub.org or 240-395-21018

DC Branch, Inc.http://www.pgms.org/branchdcThe mission of the PGMS D.C. Branch is to foster integrity andexcellence in grounds management by promoting professionaldevelopment through education programs, networking,community service, and fellowship.Professional GroundsManagement SocietyDC Branch News1708 Grandads LaneSilver Spring, MD9

Pope Farm Nursery Gaithersburg, MD Sponsor: TBD Program TBD Location TBD November 3, 2017 Shemin Nursery (Tentative) Burtonsville, MD Sponsor: TBD Term Expires 2018 At Large: William Eck Bartlett Tree Experts. beck@bartlett.com Term Expires 2018 Kip Cortelyou kipcortelyou@gmail.com Don Coffma