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– ANNOUNCING – MFI CANADA October 15 – 20, 2017 NAV Centre Cornwall, ON Who Should Attend? People who plan, manage, or ad- vocate for urban forestry programs and who want to become more effective leaders. Past MFI classes have included: v City Foresters and City Arborists v Urban Foresters, Municipal Arbor- ists, City Planners, Tree Wardens v State/Provincial Urban Forestry Staff v Municipal Tree Advocates v Non‐Profit Organization Staff Registration Details e all‐inclusive registration fee for MFI CANADA covers the following: v All course materials v Five nights hotel lodging (Sunday through ursday) v All meals from Sunday supper through Friday breakfast Registration Investment: $1835 USD for SMA members $1874 USD non SMA members CEU Options Available ISA CA, BCMA, Municipal Specialist SAF Certified Forester APA/AICP Certified Planner HOW TO APPLY Visit www.urban-forestry.com. Course registration closes on August 1, 2017 or when full. If you have any questions, contact the SMA or ask someone who has attended! Do You Have What It Takes To Move Yourself or Your Urban Forestry Program To e Next Level? e Municipal Forestry Institute (or MFI) may be able to take you there! MFI is an exciting, high‐level training opportunity educating people in the leadership and managerial aspects of urban forestry. is week‐long intensive educational pro‐ gram delivers a challenging opportunity to grow a more successful community tree program. Come learn and master leadership and management tools of program ad- ministration, coalition building, strategic thinking, program planning, and public relations by investing a week in your personal growth and development. Sign up now for MFI CANADA, being held October 15-20, 2017 in Cornwall, ON. Why Should YOU Attend? MFI is a unique leadership and professional development opportunity you won't find anywhere else. A team of dedicated urban forestry professionals from across North America will help you gain insights into how to move from a good urban forestry program to a great one. You will learn from and network with urban forestry professionals from large cities and small towns, state and federal agencies, and non‐profit organizations. MFI is an investment in your professional future ‐ one that could pay great dividends to you and your city or organization. What Does MFI Cover? e Institute curriculum was developed by a team of urban forestry professionals and educators with dozens of years experience in leading urban forestry programs at the local, state/provincial, federal, and non‐profit levels. ere are four major components of the MFI curriculum: • Developing A Leadership Approach To Your Position • Thinking and Planning Strategically to Advance Urban Forestry Programs • Working Effectively with Boards, Coalitions, and Non-Profit Organizations • Managing the Relationship Between People and Trees e curriculum is presented in a variety of formats including lectures, multi‐media presentations, panel discussions, group exercises, and real‐life scenarios. What Past Participants Say About MFI: "MFI is the single best leadership development program for those working in urban forestry. I came out of the program energized and was able to immediately take action on initiatives to move our program forward in our community." – Lanny Englund, City of Coquitlam, BC, MFI Grad 2008 "MFI: I came alone...and le with many friends and resources." -Brad Hays, Santa Clara, UT, MFI Grad 2012 "MFI expended on my existing leadership and forestry training and tied many "loose ends" together. e experience was revitalizing and still serve to guide and inspire me to excel in my daily contributions to our profession. I highly recommend this course, it's time well spent." –Shawn Gurney, City of Abbotsford, BC, MFI Grad 2012 38 City Trees

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