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Introducing PLANET’s new leadership

PLANET’s 2006 leadership were installed on February 3 at the Executive Forum Recognition Banquet. The new Board of Directors and members of the Key Result Areas (KRAs), specialty groups, and committees are ready to lead the charge. Congratulations to all new leaders and a very special thanks to last year’s departing leaders for their generous contributions to PLANET and the green industry.

Kurt Kluznik’s night in the spotlight

Kurt Kluznik, CCLP, president of Yardmaster, Inc., received PLANET’s annual Lifetime Leadership Award for his demonstrated leadership, service, and commitment, as well as his many contributions to both PLANET and the green industry. He was presented with the award during the Executive Forum Recognition Banquet. Congratulations, Kurt!
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Philip Morris USA receives Landscape Contribution Award

Philip Morris USA was honored recently with the 2005 Landscape Contribution Award for its commitment to interior and exterior landscaping. PLANET presents this award to major corporations, developers, and municipalities that are committed to quality landscape development and help to consistently create landscape awareness.
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James Martin Associates, Inc., contributes $25,000 to AEF

The ALCA Educational Foundation (AEF) recently received a donation of $25,000 from James Martin Associates, Inc., and The James Martin Family, which distinguishes them as an AEF Ambassador. Contributions at the Ambassador level entitle donors to name and establish the criteria for their scholarship.
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Lower your risk costs

The newly revised STARS Safe Company Program is a free safety initiative developed by PLANET to assist green industry companies in their efforts to lower their total costs of risk by reducing hazards and injuries. Look for a copy of the STARS program application in the February PLANET News mailing or visit landcarenetwork.org.

National Lawn Care Month is around the corner

April is National Lawn Care Month, an excellent time to propose lawn care programs for your clients and remind them that property values, the environment, and the community benefit from healthy, thick lawns.

Save money on popular publications

PLANET members can now receive special discounts on the Employee Training Manuals for irrigation, installation, and maintenance technicians (buy an English-version manual at the member price and get any of the Spanish versions at 50 percent off the member price) and the Guide to Interior Landscape Specifications (pay only $50 — $29.95 off the member price). This offer ends April 30, 2006, so place your order today. Click on the links above to order online or call the PLANET Bookstore at (800) 293-5542.

Tune in to CLT-Exterior video online

PLANET’s new Certified Landscape Technician-Exterior (CLT-E) video is now online. From the convenience of your desk, you can watch this free 14-minute video and learn about the benefits and value of certification in the green industry.

Impress your clients with an Overall Safety Achievement Award

All green industry companies are invited to participate in PLANET’s annual Safety Recognition Awards Program. As part of the awards program, participants also may qualify for the Overall Safety Achievement Award. This award honors those companies with thorough, high-performing safety programs that create and maintain safe work environments in the green industry.
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New tool for training workers to prevent amputations

PLANET has produced a fourth bilingual (English/Spanish) Safety Tips Sheet that is available to the entire industry to use to train workers. The new one-page Safety Tips Sheet, Reducing the Risk of an Amputation, is aimed at preventing amputations that result from a hand or foot getting caught in the rapidly moving blades of a mower, being pulled into a wood chipper, or other actions.

Reserve your GIC hotel room now

You can now book your hotel room for the Green Industry Conference (GIC). For the GIC housing form click here. Make your reservations today to attend PLANET’s largest conference of the year.

Survey conducted on member needs

Over the last few weeks, PLANET has conducted a member satisfaction survey designed to help make the association an even more valuable resource for members. Thanks to all who participated, and congratulations to the winner of the drawing for a digital camera — Jason Gee of Driftwood Landscaping.