A
lthough the International Tree Climbing
Championship (ITCC) has expanded
through the years, Davey's support contributes
to the event in several
capacities to this day.
"For 17 years, Davey
has sponsored the
ITCC as a tribute to
working arborists and
the safety-based culture
in which we support,"
says Sandra Reid, vice
president of corporate
communications and strategic planning
administration.
The 2015 ITCC, also the 39th international
competition, occurred in Tampa, Florida, in
March—separate from the International Society
of Arboriculture (ISA) Annual International
Conference for the first time.
"At ISA, we like to view change as an
opportunity for improvement," says Jim
Skiera, executive director of ISA. "We focused
on expanding the 2015 ITCC activities and
developing new ones that would engage
attendees, increase public awareness and
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Randy Mueller with his daughter, Raylee, and
Grace Page, daughter of Johnny Page.
Juan Carlos Hernandez-Lazaro and family.
Davey employees, pictured from left to right:
Paul Herb, Johnny Page, Mark Noark, Randy
Mueller, Neal Avery, Don Roppolo, Eduardo
Medina, Joe Shaw and Marvin Hassell.
create an 'ISA experience.'"
Several Davey employees volunteered for
climbing events and the limb walk this year.
A.D. Ali, technical
advisor for the Davey
Institute, led an
interactive outdoor
workshop to help
attendees determine
plant problems in the
landscape.
Many other
employees also
attended to simply witness the experience with
their families. From posing for photos with
a giant ITCC postcard, to connecting with
employees from out of town, employees well-
represented the Davey green all weekend long.
In appreciation for all those who participated
in activities at the event, Davey donated $500
to Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful.
"We extend our heart-felt thanks to The
Davey Tree Expert Company and the Davey
volunteers for their sustained support and the
essential role they play in making the ITCC a
success," Skiera says.
A Growing Sponsorship
Davey Support
Tom Wolf
Santos Montero Moranchel (right) and
his daughter
Eduardo Medina joins a group of ISA volunteers
for a photo op.
