Right-of-Way & Aquatic Pesticide Applicator Training

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Last updated: 10/09/2007

You will benefit by attending this program if you:

• Need CEUs for Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and 
  Texas licenses. (Approved for up to 12 CEUs.)

• Need Pesticide Applicator CEUs for categories such as:
    -Aquatic
    -Right-of-Way
    -General Standards (CORE)
    -Natural Areas

• Conduct weed control in canals, lakes, water retention ponds, golf
   course ponds, rivers, parks, highway rights-of-ways, transmission lines.

• Are employed by a public agency or private company which is responsible for vegetation management along right-of-
   ways and in natural areas.

• Are an employee of a basic manufacturer or a distributor that markets aquatic or vegetation management herbicides.

• Use biological control techniques to suppress aquatic weed growth.

• Establish and maintain wetland mitigation areas.

NOTE: This training is for continuing education units only. No certification testing will be offered at this training. For questions about this policy, please contact Jhanna C. Gilbert at jhanna@ufl.edu. For more information about local certification tests visit your county’s IFAS Extension Office.

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Continuing Education Units (CEUs) may be earned by attending this course. A representative from the Florida Pesticide Certification Office will be available to answer questions regarding CEUs and Florida licensing requirements -or- contact the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Pesticide Certification Office at 850-488-3314.

NOTE: Requirements for awarding CEUs vary by state. Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas license holders may not receive the same number of CEUs authorized by the State of Florida. Specific questions should be referred to your state Pesticide Certification Office. Applicators must present a Commercial, Public and/or Private Pesticide License and a social security number to have CEUs applied toward license renewal.

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Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Thursday, October 18, 2007

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The registration fee allows each attendee full participation in the educational program; morning, mid-day and afternoon refreshments; Wednesday’s boxed lunch; and the Wednesday evening welcome reception.

Refund Policy: Requests for registration refunds will be honored if written notice of cancellation is received by the Office of Conferences and Institutes on or before Monday, September 17, 2007. A $50.00 processing fee will be deducted from all refunds. No refunds will be honored for cancellations after Monday, September 17, 2007.

Special Needs: Special needs (such as visual, hearing or walking impairments) of registered attendees can be reasonably accommodated if they contact the Office of Conferences & Institutes at least 10 working days prior to the training. We can be reached by phone at 1-352-392-5930, by fax at 1-352-392-9734, or by email at jhanna@ufl.edu. If calling from within the State of Florida, the office can be reached through a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) at 1-800-955-8771.

Before clicking on the "Register Now" link below, we recommend that you have payment information on-hand, such as credit card, check number or purchase order number, if we are to invoice your institution.

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11212 Front Beach Road
Panama City Beach, Florida 32407
Phone: 850-235-4044
Toll Free: 800-874-8686
Fax: 850-233-7529
Website: www.edgewaterbeachresort.com

The Edgewater Beach Resort is offering three types of accommodations conveniently located near the conference center where the Pesticide Applicator Training sessions will be held: 1 Bedroom Villas, 2 Bedroom Villas, and 3 Bedroom Villas. Participants will primarily be housed in 1 Bedroom Villas, however the larger Villas are available upon request for those traveling with multiple colleagues or family. The majority of 1 Bedroom Villas contain one king-size bed, however some 1 Bedroom Villas have two double beds in the master bedroom. All Villa reservations are on a first come first serve basis.

1 Bedroom Villa-$79 per night	2 Bedroom Villa-$99 per night	3 Bedroom Villa-$139 per night
(All rates are subject to state and local taxes, currently at 10.6 % plus a 1% city tax..)
Drawings are not to scale
Note: As the room block fills, certain room/villa types may become unavailable. In the event you are unable to reserve a 1, 2, or 3 Bedroom Villa, please be aware that the Edgewater Beach Resort has extended a special group rate for Standard 1, 2, and 3 Bedroom Gulf Front Condos. The nightly rates for these alternative accommodations are as follows: 1 Bedroom Gulf Front Condo: $109 2 Bedroom Gulf Front Condo: $139 3 Bedroom Gulf Front Condo: $179 (All rates are subject to local and state taxes, currently at 10.6% plus a 1% city tax.) Amenities and provided services will be the same for Villa and Condo accommodations. For more information about the Gulf Front Condos click here.

Florida government participants: To receive tax exempt status, payment must be made in the form of a government issued check or credit card and be accompanied by a Florida sales tax exemption certificate presented at check-in). Note that persons receiving tax exempt status will be required to pay the 1% city tax.

All full-service 1, 2, and 3 Bedroom Edgewater Beach Resort Villas include:

Reservation Information:

•  Reservations must be made by Monday, September 17, 2007 in order to receive this group rate. Please be aware the block of rooms may fill before the deadline, so we urge you to make your reservation as soon as possible. After Monday, September 17, the discounted rate is not guaranteed on possible remaining rooms.

• When making a reservation, be sure to state which Villa type you would like to reserve. (1,2, or 3 Bedroom)

• To make a reservation, call the Edgewater Beach Resort’s reservations line toll free at
  (800)874-8686. Identify yourself as a Pesticide Applicator to receive the reduced rates.

Please note:

• All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room and tax deposit. All cancellations must be made 7 days prior to arrival in order to receive a full refund minus a $25 cancellation fee.

• The hotel check-in time is 4:00pm and check out is 10:00am. Arrangements will be made to hold luggage for guests attending functions on the day of departure so that they may also check out by 10:00am.

• This is a condominium property; all units are individually owned and maintained at the highest of standards. Each unit is equipped with a full kitchen including a washer and dryer. As such routine maid service is not provided. Extra towels will be provided for your room, however, should you require additional maid services there will be a $15 fee for limited service in all Villa types (1,2 and 3 Bedroom) and the following fees for full service cleanings:
      -$25 1 Bedroom Villa
      -$30 2 Bedroom Villa
      -$35 3 Bedroom Villa
  *Note:-Limited service is described as making beds, refreshing towels, and emptying the trash
  - Cleaning fees are based on a per-cleaning fee schedule for both limited and full service cleanings

• For additional information about check-in policies, your room, and what is provided click here.

• Edgewater Beach Resort is pleased to offer airport service pick up to and from the airport for $20.00 per person (including tax). Call 850-235-4044 to make arrangements.

• For any additional questions please visit the Edgewater Beach Resort’s website and view their Frequently Asked Questions.

Click Here for driving directions to the Edgewater Beach Resort.

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Travel Information

ASA Delta Connection: 800-221-1212 Northwest Airlink: 800-225-2525 US Airways: 800-428-4322

Affordable Limousine Service 850-233-0029 American Beach Taxi  850-230-9090 Checker Cab 850-784-1115 Executive Taxi  850-233-8299 Mel's Limo Service  850-230-6641 Yellow Cab 850-233-8083 Your Taxi Service 850-233-8299		850-913-0816
		850-769-1411
		850-763-0108
		850-763-2262
		850-769-2383
		850-763-5854

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The Right-of-Way & Aquatic Pesticide Applicator Training is made possible through the generous support from our sponsors. For information about the benefits of sponsorship and how your company can become a training sponsor, contact Dr. Ken Langeland.

Training Sponsors

GOLD LEVEL SPONSORS
SILVER LEVEL SPONSORS
	United Phosphorous Inc. Dharmen Setaram
BRONZE LEVEL SPONSORS
Harry Knight	Greg Reynolds	Jimmie Cobb
Kevin Chatelain	Karl Taylor	Paul Mason
Craig Smith		Lorraine Catalano
GENERAL LEVEL SPONSORS
Florida Aquatic Plant Management Society Jennifer Myers	Midsouth Aquatic Plant Management Society Robert Gunkel	Andy Pierce
Mark Seymour	Thad Boatwright	Michelle A. Isenberg
Clark Boyd	Lee Atkins	Jason House
	Stew Metzler

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Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, Panama City Beach is located in the Northwest region of Florida. Panama City Beach averages an elevation of 13 feet above sea level. Located 98 miles southwest of Tallahassee, Panama City Beach is a part of Bay County. Bay County boasts an average population of 150,000. About 7500 citizens reside in Panama City Beach.

Legendary worldwide for its beautiful beaches and subtropical climate, Panama City Beach is a natural draw for those seeking warmth and sunshine. Sugar white sands and emerald green waters provide a picturesque scene for vacationers to the Panama City Beach area. The soft sand is actually quartz crystals, which over time have been broken down, bleached, polished and deposited on the shoreline. This natural process has made Panama City Beach home to the "World's Most Beautiful Beaches."

Although the area is best known for its sugary, white sand beaches and the emerald green waters, you'll find plenty to do off the beach. Just a few of our family attractions in Panama City Beach include water and amusement parks, a zoo, marine park, racetrack, miniature golf courses and more.

With an average of 320 days of sunshine a year here, there's plenty of time to enjoy our beaches as well as the many other outdoor activities and entertainment venues that have made Panama City Beach a popular vacation escape for more than 40 years. Pleasant year-round temperatures (an average 78 degrees) make falling in love with the town especially easy.

Located at the east end of the city, St. Andrews State Park is the perfect place to familiarize yourself with all the outdoor activities available in Panama City Beach. As one of the most popular outdoor recreation spots in Florida, the 1,260-acre park has thick forests, sand dunes covered with sea oats, fresh and saltwater marshes, a lagoon swimming area, fishing jetties, hiking trails, 1.5 miles of beach and two campgrounds.

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Related Sites of Interest

Florida Vegetation Management Association	Midsouth Aquatic Plant Management Society	The Aquatic Plant Management Society
	Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council	Southeast Exotic Pest Plant Council
Florida Aquatic Plant Management Society		Florida Lake Management Society
		Texas Aquatic Plant Management Society

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