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March /April 2025
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THE DAVEY BULLETIN
Daniel Vargas, foreman,
Naperville office,
(back) is pictured
with Michael Clarke,
trimmer, Needham
office, (front) during
a "news headline"
activity where D.I.T.S.
students focused on
key terms related to
arborist rigging.
Nicholas Martin, PHC technician, West
Columbus office, Residential/Commercial
services, demonstrates how to use a foot
ascender with a moving rope system at the
outdoor tree climbing session. D.I.T.S. students
learned different climbing systems and tactics
including ascending methods, work
positioning, moving and stationary rope
systems, and the adjustable false crotch system.
GOLDEN OAK AWARD FACULTY AWARD
Matthew Gerke, tree care coordinator,
South St. Paul office, is left of Dr. R.J. Laverne,
manager, education and training, after receiving
the Golden Oak Award. This prestigious award
is given to the student with the highest
number of points on all D.I.T.S. assignments.
STUDENT AWARD
Brandon Ponciano, foreman, Dallas office,
R/C services, won the Faculty Award, chosen
as the D.I.T.S student who best exemplified
the spirit of seeking and sharing knowledge.
David Hernandez, sales and service
coordinator, Lewis Tree Service, a Davey
company office, won the first-ever Student
Award. He was chosen by fellow D.I.T.S.
students as someone they've learned
something from over the course of D.I.T.S.
Chelsi Abbott technical advisor, Davey
Institute, (left standing) circulates amongst
the tables of students during a plant
identification section.
Colton Lipinkski, Northwest
Detroit office, Residential/
Commercial services, uses
a Biltmore stick during the
Factors and Forces session.
