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Eastern Region Newsletter 


May 2011
In This Issue
2011 Conference Tours
Greenhouse Water
IPPS Position Available
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Cave Hill Maple

Attention Plant Geeks!

Conference Tours Highlight Outstanding Plant Collections 

 

Cave Hill Statue 

What's the most fun at the IPPS Eastern Region conference?  The tours, of course!  You won't want to miss the tours in Louisville.  Read more to find out why.  

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Cool, Clean Water

Most of you have heard about growing
operations re-circulating the waterLucas greenhouse they use so there is little or no runoff leaving the nursery. But not many operations have treated their water to the point where fungicides, fertilizers, and other applications are significantly reduced and plant health notably increased.  This is the story of one New Jersey greenhouse that has done just that.
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IPPS Position Available!


Do you like promoting IPPS and are you well connected?  Have we got a position for you!  Ron Kujawski is stepping down as IPPS Eastern Region Sponsorship Coordinator, leaving a vital paid position open.  We are searching for a motivated individual to identify and secure sponsors for our annual conferences.  The ideal candidate would have ties to the horticultural industry, possess good communication skills, be self-directed and proficient at electronic communication. The sponsorship coordinator will receive an incentive for his or her efforts, plus be reimbursed for associated expenses like postage or office supplies. Travel to the annual meeting including hotel and meal costs are also paid.  Click here to express your interest and for further information on the position. Ron will continue until after the Louisville conference but will work with the new person this fall to ease the transition.  The application deadline is July 1st.        


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