The 49th annual
Society of Municipal Arborists
conference marked my transition from intern to
alumni of the 2013 SMA internship Program. This exciting event offered valuable networking opportunities to
share ideas and experiences, and to match faces to
names that have become familiar through emailing and
online forums. I was especially pleased to finally meet
SMA Intern Program Manager Lance Davisson, who
was so helpful and responsive over the duration of the
program, from application to completion.
It was an honor to have the opportunity to speak about
my unforgettable summer intern experience in Bath,
Maine where I worked with mentor arborist, Mr. Thomas
Hoerth. I've never spoken before such a large audience, and I could not have asked for a more supportive
environment. The other interns and crowd of mentors
at the conference were so very reassuring that most
of my speaking anxiety was replaced with enthusiasm
and inspiration. —Heather Reed, SMA 2013 Intern, ISA
Incoming President Rachel Barker
Certified Arborist
The talented class of 2013 SMA Interns!
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