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14 THE DAVEY BULLETIN | September/October 2024 NEW ENGLAND Nick Carson, trimmer, Chippers – Meredith offi ce; Blake Duval (pictured), foreman, Chippers – Meredith offi ce; and Cory Rebello, foreman, Hartney Greymont – Cape Cod offi ce, competed in the New England Tree Climbing Championship held at Masonic Youth Center in Warwick, Rhode Island. For the men, Duval placed third in Aerial Rescue. "Being in the same group as Nick was great. Since we work at the same offi ce, we have a really good relationship," Duval said. "Climbing and competing together was a lot of fun." The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Tree Climbing Championships highlighted include the British Columbia, New England, New York, and Rocky Mountain Chapter competitions Davey has been involved with so far in 2024. Keep an eye out for coverage of upcoming events in a future Bulletin issue. We are highlighting 23 climbers from Davey! ISA TREE CLIMBING CHAMPIONSHIPS LEADERSHIP BRITISH COLUMBIA Isaac Kilpatrick, foreman, Victoria Residential offi ce, Jason Mayorga, arborist skills trainer, health and safety department, and Arik Van Meurs, groundperson, Nanaimo Residential offi ce, competed in the British Columbia Tree Climbing Competition held at Queens Park in New Westminster, British Columbia. "I enjoyed being able to speak to so many arborists and draw from their experiences, especially since it was my fi rst time at one of these competitions," Kilpatrick said. "Everyone is really helpful by giving you as many tips and tricks as possible to see you succeed. It's a good community." ROCKY MOUNTAIN In the front from left to right is Tyler Eide, trimmer, Fort Collins offi ce; Jessica Orozco, trimmer, North Denver offi ce; Luke Schumann, foreman, North Denver offi ce; Libby Bower, tree care coordinator, Barrington offi ce; and Meta Dolfi n, foreman crew lead, North Milwaukee offi ce; and in the back from left to right is Devon Premer, foreman, North Denver offi ce; Bob Blaschke, foreman, Southeast Denver offi ce; John "Jack" Mazzone, foreman, East Denver offi ce; Austin Haskett, foreman, Fort Collins offi ce; Greg Shephard, foreman, Southeast Denver offi ce; and Abby Alm, foreman, Fort Collins offi ce, who competed in the Rocky Mountain Tree Climbing Championship held at Collyer Park in Longmont, Colorado. For the women, Alm placed third in Aerial Rescue, second in Belayed Speed Climb, fi rst in Ascent and Throwline, and second overall; Bower placed second in Aerial Rescue and Ascent, third in Work Climb, and third overall; and Dolfi n placed second in Work Climb. "This year was my fi rst time being in a group with several other women, and that was such a great experience. I was able to watch the other Davey climbers in all their events as well as other friends I've made at past events," Alm said. "That comradery that comes with our shared experience in this industry as females is very special to me, and I'm grateful for everyone who competes in the women's category." NEW YORK From the left is event-supporter Codie Martin, foreman, Richmond offi ce, pictured with Dan Barnes, foreman, Albany offi ce; Sarah Hood-Recant, foreman, Richmond offi ce; and Eamon Burke, foreman, Elmsford offi ce, who, along with Dillon Engelmann (not pictured), trimmer, Albany offi ce, and Nestor Reyes (not pictured), foreman, Long Island offi ce, competed in the New York State Arborists Tree Climbing Championship held at Washington Park in Albany, New York. For the men, Barnes came in second overall and won the Masters' Challenge. Hood-Recant placed second overall for the women. "I've been competing in tree climbing competitions for about 11 years," Barnes said. "Winning the championship was a big goal of mine, so that drove me to be better each time. I'd say it's the highlight of my career now."

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