IPPS Eastern Region Newsletter  December 2010 In This Issue Combating Emerald Ash Borer Foundation: Year-end Donations Warwick Keynote ________________________ Have a great production tip to share in Louisville next fall?  Program Chair Dave Sanford is seeking 5-10 minute presentations from members like YOU! Click here to contact Dave. ______________________ QUICK LINKS:  IPPS Foundation IPPS Regions Board of Directors Membership Application Newsletter Archive Interested in Board or Committee Service?  Click here to let us know! Do Chinese Ashes Offer Hope in Combating Emerald Ash Borer? Kris Bachtell, of the Morton Arboretum, reviews the damage caused by this devastating insect and explores possible resistance to be found from ash seed collected in China.        Click here for more photos and the full article.                               EAB damage to trunk of young tree. Need a Year-End Tax Deduction?  Let the IPPS-ER Foundation Help! Charitable contributions are an important part of any corporate or personal tax plan and the IPPS-ER Foundation is happy to help.  Your contribution can help reduce your tax burden while helping to build a bright future for our beloved IPPS.  Click here for details. Miss the Keynote in Warwick?   Watch Mark Sellew tell you about Pride Corner Farm's "Journey to Relevancy" in this YouTube video. Marks states that constantly questioning Prides relevance in the marketplace, to customers & to the community has been their guiding light.  Click here to access Part 1.  Links for additional segments are also on YouTube. 2011 Annual Meeting October 19-22, 2011 Seelbach Hilton Hotel Louisville, Kentucky The mission of the IPPS Eastern Region is to provide a forum for education and information exchange among plant professionals.  Contact Info IPPS Eastern Region, Margot Bridgen, Executive Secretary/Treasurer Tel: 631-765-9638; Fax: 631-765-9648; E-mail: ippser@gmail.com