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Prospect Forestation Board prepares ArborFest, welcomes Tree Cities participation
Summary
The Prospect Forestation Board on Feb. 12 finalized event logistics for an upcoming ArborFest tied to the Tree Cities program, confirmed city representation, approved a $100 honorarium for a presenter, and mapped tech and outreach steps to support presenters and attendees.
The Prospect Forestation Board on Feb. 12 outlined final plans for an upcoming ArborFest tied to the Tree Cities program, confirming city representation, presenter logistics and a modest honorarium.
The board chair, Linda (Speaker 3), and the mayor (Speaker 1) said the city will be represented by Don Gibson because the mayor will be out of town. "I'm excited about the Tree Cities program," the mayor said, adding that the city views the initiative as "a great initiative." Linda also described outreach and promotional plans and said she has started receiving RSVPs from neighboring municipalities.
Why it matters: ArborFest is the board's main public event this period, used to distribute tree-care information, engage volunteers and showcase speakers. Organizers expect to display flyers about tree protection, deer deterrence and the saplings available at the event.
Board members agreed to provide a small honorarium for a visiting presenter. Dr. Hubbard offered to speak without pay, but the board supported providing a $100 honorarium that would be paid to Chrissy Mahan in recognition of the contribution. "That would be fine," Linda said after the mayor noted $100 is the typical honorarium.
The board also reviewed presentation technology and promotion: Dr. Hubbard will bring his presentation on a thumb drive but the city's system will not accept a thumb drive, so presenters were asked to bring laptops or load slides onto a laptop before the event. Ron agreed to run a test demonstration for board members earlier in the week and the group set a tentative midweek date for a run-through followed by a final Friday morning setup. Posters have been placed around town and an e-blast reminder will follow.
Next steps: organizers will confirm final RSVPs and perform a technology test run before the event. The mayor will be absent on the day of the event and Don Gibson will make welcoming remarks on the city's behalf.
