TNLA Working For You, October 8, 2021

TNLA Working for You E-Newsletter

TNLA

October 8, 2021

Working for You

CALLING ALL LANDSCAPERS!

Submit your application for TEIL TODAY! Deadline is Nov. 5, 2021

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September 24,, 2021 - TNLA Working

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Table of Contents 03 Meeting & Events Calendar Upcoming Region Meetings

04 Texas Excellence In Landscaping Awards: Applications Due Nov. 5th

06 Check out the Latest Job Opportunities Available on the TNLA Career Center New TNLA Members New TNLA Certified Professionals

08 TNLA Tailgate Topics: Rototillers 09 Legislative & Regulatory Updates TNLA Member Updates 10 TNLA Member Updates Continued

Upcoming Region Meetings

Meeting & Events Calendar Accepting Applications

TEIL & TGRA Due Nov. 5, 2021 More Info Here!

Region I: Oct. 19 Click Here for info Region II: Oct. 12 Click Here for info Region IV: Oct. 12 Click Here for info Region V: Oct. 13 Click Here for info

October 14-15, 2021

West Texas Workshop Alpine, TX More Info Here!

January 10-12, 2022

TNLA Lone Star Hort Forum More Info Here!

Ad Index Inside Front Cover....OHP, Inc. Inside Back Cover...Hotchkiss Insurance

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BELOW IS A LIST OF PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS TAKING PART IN THE 2021 LAWN & GARDEN TAX HOLIDAY OVER THE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND. THIS LIST IS AS OF MAY 26, 2021

AWARD CATEGORIES: A: Commercial Installation

E: Special Project Under $100K, $100-$500K & Over $500K F: Unique Features B: Commercial Maintenance G: Design C: Residential Installation Under $50K, $50-$150K & Over $150K

D: Residential Maintenance

SEND IN YOUR TEIL APPLICATION BY NOVEMBER 5, 2021 AT TNLA.AWARDSPLATFORM.COM

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THIS YEAR'S WINNERS WILL BE AWARDED AT THE TNLA AWARDS FESTIVAL HELD DURING THE LONE STAR HORT FORUM ON JANUARY 11, 2022 BELOW IS A LIST OF PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS TAKING PART IN THE 2021 LAWN & GARDEN TAX HOLIDAY OVER THE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND. THIS LIST IS AS OF MAY 26, 2021

For more information about the Texas Excellence in Landscaping Awards Program Scan Here

FOR QUESTIONS ON SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION CONTACT TYLER CARPENTER AT 512-579-3860 OR EMAIL TYLER@TNLAONLINE.ORG

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Check out the Latest Job Opportunities Available on TNLA’s Career Center Landscape Laborer; Houston, Texas; McDugaldSteele Irrigation Technician; Austin, Texas; PS Landscapes, Inc. Licensed Landscape Irrigator; Houston, Texas; UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Estates Maintenance Foreman; Colleyville, Texas; Unique Landscaping Landscape Maintenance Project Manager; Dallas, Texas; AquaGreen Global, LLC Sales Representative; Houston, Texas; Shades of Texas Safety Services Consultant; Dallas, Texas; Hortica, a brand of The Sentry Insurance Group Landscape Services Assistant Supervisor; Huntsville, Texas; Sam Houston State University Landscape Architect; Austin, Texas; Kelly Grossman Architects, LLC For additional information on how to register your company to post a position or post your resume, click here.

New TNLA Members: REGION 2

REGION 7

Student Jhakeesha C. Robbins Houston Community CollegeAgScience/Hort Katy, TX

Landscape Business Laguna Landscapes Nicole Slaten Corpus Christi, TX

Supplier Streamside Green, LLC Margaret Hebert Whitewright, TX REGION 4 Landscape Government David Madden TCLP City of Allen Allen, TX REGION 5 Student Susan Vierra Keller, TX

REGION 8 Grower Business Bee House Creek Tree Farm Ian Siverly Pidcoke, TX Grower Business Juniper Creek Nursery LLC Samuel Moss Liberty Hill, TX Out of State Retail The Magnolia Company Karen Christopher Barberville, FL

New TNLA Certified Professionals: TCNP Grant Goldstein TCNP Carmen Cardona TCLP Dave Madden TCLA Noah Hill

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October 8, 2021 - TNLA Working For

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TNLA Tailgate Topics: Rototillers Objective: Participants will be able to correctly and safely operate a rototiller.

APPLICATION: The rototiller is a time saving device that is used to make a procedure less labor intensive. It is used to loosen soil and assist in incorporating amendments into soils. Have participants become familiar with the three types of rototillers. Since each type of rototiller is different, participants must be comfortable with operating the machines. Have participants practice using the machines.

There are three types of rototillers, but the first two are most commonly used:

⭐ Rear tine tiller ⭐ Three point attachment (tractor hitch attachment) ⭐ Front tine tiller

No matter which type of tiller is being used, safety is your first priority! Different types of tiller have different methods of operation. Have participants practice using tillers. Be sure to follow these steps. Have an area marked off for practice or set aside a time for participants to practice.

Be sure to evaluate based on proficiency and safety.

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Familiarize yourself with the owner’s manual – that’s what it’s there for.

Know the capabilities and limitations of the tiller.

Locate utilities before tilling! ⭐ Only operate the machine when instructed to do so.

Inspect the tiller. Check the belts, hydraulic hoses, tire pressure, look for loose or worn tines and clear the tines of any debris.

Check all fluid levels, the oil, grease fittings and the air cleaner.

Suit up! Put on the proper safety gear, including eye protection and earplugs.⭐ Safely start and operate the rototiller.

Use hydraulics and/or gears to engage the tiller tines.

Always till area to a uniform depth.

Safely shut down and park the machine.

Remember: all soils are not the same! Adjustments to the tines may be necessary.

⭐ = Safety requirement

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Legislative & Regulatory Updates The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a notice on Sept. 16 that new minimum wage rates for employees who perform work on or connected to federal contracts. The rate will increase to $11.25 an hour for existing contracts on January 1, 2022, and for new, renewed and extended contracts the rate will be $15. Read More Here.

TNLA Member Updates DID YOU KNOW TNLA’s Lone Star Hort Forum just opened up sponsorship and exhibit tabletop opportunities to brand your company and be seen by Green Industry in luencers and decision makers. To ind out more about the sponsorship opportunities click here. To become a tabletop exhibitor at the Lone Star Hort Forum click here.

TNLA is accepting applications for the TNLA Foundation Scholarship. Be sure to spread the word to those graduating Seniors or College Students already pursuing a degree in the industry. The deadline to apply is December 15, 2021. For more information click here.

DON’T MISS OUT Next week is the TNLA West Texas Workshop in Alpine, Texas, Oct. 14-15, 2021. There is still plenty of time to pack your bags and head out West to enjoy all this amazing plant scene has to offer. We have a great education line up, with a social, a tour and more! Visit here for more information. Thank you to our sponsors: TNLA Region VI, Civano Growers, Austin Wood Recycling, Environmental Landscape Solutions, Back To Nature, SiteOne Landscape Supply and Sod Solutions Professionals.

Chrissy Martina's

Oct. 14-15, 2021 Alpine, TX

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TNLA Member Updates Continued: HAVE YOU HEARD? Your Exclusive Member Portal Has a Facelift - Log In Today and Check it out!

Call Sara Fern at 512-579-3853 if you need your Member Login information WHAT’S NEW? •

As a primary contact for your company, you are now able to view and edit all related profiles (employees, branches, etc.).

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You can pay all of your Branch Invoice and Membership Renewals without having to log into multiple profile records

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You can view your CEUs and the CEUs of your employees through your Member Portal.

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As always, you can access exclusive Members Only content, edit your company information and employees, update your products and services, and receive the Member pricing in the Online Store plus much more.

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