MALP Educational Meeting
Tuesday January 26th 2010 6.30pm
Maui Community Services Bldg., next to CTAHR Extension Service at the Maui Community College Campus
Jimmy will share with us his many years of experience in growing the bedding, shrub and landscape trees and palms that he supplies the industry. He will be bringing a selection of plant material for a hands on demonstration of the different varieties available through his nursery.
Jimmy is one of the founding members of MALP and is a key supplier of pants to the industry. He is the leading provider of vegetable starts to the island and is a supplier to Home Despot, Lowes and Kula Hardware among others.
We will also hold MALP general election at this meeting. The positions of President, and two vocals are available. Susi Mastroianni , after three years as President will be stepping down into the past president slot. Donna Mann after faithfully serving MALP as a board member for over nine years is retiring from the board. Pam Gould also a founding member of MALP and who served for 2009 is also leaving. Gary Mohrlang has accepted to run as President. Any other interested parties to attend the January meeting. Please join us in voting for your board of 2010.
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1,000 Hawaiian Trees
Will Be Given Away
Saturday
November 7, 2009
9 am to 2 pm
Free Admission.
Parking across the street at the War Memorial Football Stadium.
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- Educational Speakers & Booths
- Plant Sales: Fruit Trees,
Succulents, Native Plants
- Tree Planting & Pruning
Demonstration
- Soil pH Testing & Education by
M.C.C. Agriculture Department
- Plant Pest Identification &
Education
- Landscape Industry Trade Show
- Ono Food, Door Prizes & Silent
Auction
- Landscape Equipment
Troubleshooting
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PRESS RELEASE
Arbor Day Celebration
Lawn & Garden Fair and Hawaiian Tree Give-away
On November 7th 9am-2pm 2009 Maui Nui Botanical Gardens (MNBG) & Maui Association of Landscape Professionals (MALP) will present the annual Arbor Day Fair. 1,000 Hawaiian trees will be given-away, one tree per person until they are gone. There will be plant sales, lectures, demonstrations, green industry representatives, and great food. This is an exciting must attend event full of educational activities and demonstrations.
At 12:15 the Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC) will be presenting their 2009 Malama i ka 'Aina Award to a landscape professional that promotes and aids in the use of non-invasive plants on Maui.
In addition to MNBG & MALP this event is sponsored by DLNR Kaulunani Program, the Maui County Department of Water Supply, Maui County Farm Bureau, and the Maui Electric Company.
Experts will be available to answer landscape, gardening, and tree questions. There will be booths representing the landscape industry, tree friendly organizations and non-profits to answer questions and provide demonstrations on landscape equipment & maintenance, fertilization, pests, diseases and soil testing. This event strives to support community education, beautification, and how to plant the right tree in the right place.
The Arbor Day Lawn & Garden Fair and Hawaiian Tree Give-Away
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Saturday, November 7, 2009
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9 am-2 pm
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Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, 150 Kanaloa Ave., Kahului. Across the street from the War Memorial Football Stadium.
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Free admission and parking at the War Memorial Stadium.
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Activities and demonstrations will include:
- 1,000 Hawaiian Tree Give-away
- Educational speakers, and booths
- Plant Sales, Fruit trees, Succulents, Native Plants
- Tree Planting & Pruning Demonstration
- Soil pH Testing & Education by M.C.C. Agriculture Department
- Plant Pest Identification and Education
- Landscape Industry Trade Show
- Small equipment maintenance trouble shooting
- Ono Food, Garden Door Prizes, Silent Auction
Tentative Schedule of Speakers and Activity List
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MALP Educational Meeting
Tuesday September 29th at 6:30 pm
Community Services Building next to the Cooperative Extension Service at Maui Community College
Our speaker for the evening is Wayne Nishida, Service Manager for Service Rentals & Supplies, Inc.
Wayne will give a class on maintaining, servicing and troubleshooting small equipment. From his years of repairing and maintaining small equipment, Wayne is perfect for offering practical tips to get years of life out of your equipment.
Wayne will be joined by Dan Honma, Golf and Landscape Sales Representative for Service Rentals & Supplies.
There is nothing worse than downed equipment when there are jobs to be done. Everyone wants to ensure a smooth running work week. So bring your questions or even your troubled machine to tuesday's MALP meeting!!
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CLT Test Dates
Below is the CLT testing dates held on the neighbor islands. Maui at this stage does not offer the testing on this island. We are in the process of setting up the classes for the written test. If any of our members are interested in taking their CLT certification, MALP can provide a grant for the member to take it on one of the other islands. Please contact me should you have any further questions.
| Kona (Big Island)
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| Field June27
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| Oahu
| Written August 8
| Field August 15
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| Kauai
| Written September 5
| Field September 12
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Kind Regards
Susi Mastroianni
MALP President 2009
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MALP Educational Meeting
Tuesday July 28th
at 6.30pm
Maui Community Services Bldg next to CTAHR Extension Services
Maui Community College Campus. Info call 268 9825
Presented by Maui Association of Landscape Professionals (MALP)
UH Manoa
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In this economic recession none of us can afford to have financial mishaps — forget to invoice something: loose paper work for reimbursement: bid too low and end up working for less than we need: keeping tight control of inventory and all the paperwork necessary to run an efficient and effective business.
It is the necessary evil of any business — so to help our members gain control of the paperwork our speaker is Stuart T. Nakamoto. Stuart is a Professor and Extension Economist at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Department of Human Nutrition, Food, and Animal Sciences (HNFAS) in the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources.
Stuart has been in his current position with UH-CTAHR since 1986. His training includes a PhD and MBA from UH.
Stuart's extension/outreach and applied research activities are in the marketing of perishable products especially adding value and niche marketing, and in agricultural economics/agribusiness -- as he puts it, "the business side of agriculture."
It seems we always need records for something; to get a loan, or for taxes, or because the law requires it for spraying chemicals or to be "organic". Financial records are the foundation for documents such as your balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow.
This presentation may be of interest to you if
- you want to get started with recordkeeping, or learn more about financial, farm/production, and regulatory records
- you want to learn how to organize all those receipts and papers and notes that currently are in your head
- you already have a system, but maybe can learn something extra to help your operation
Attendees will receive samples of some recordkeeping forms and learn how those forms might be used in their own recordkeeping system.
Stuart has put together an interactive presentation that will be informative and fun - Hope to see you there.
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MALP Educational Meeting
Tuesday May 26th
- starting with pupu
at 6.30pm
Maui Community Services Bldg next to CTAHR Extension Services
Maui Community College Campus.
A discussion on the Ti Plant with artist Philip Sabado
This meeting we will be discussing Ti Plants (Cordyline terminalis) with Hawaiian artist Philip Sabado. Philip has painted and grows many of the different varieties of Ti plant.
We will be looking at the value of the Ti plant within Hawaiian culture as well as sharing photos and art work on the many varieties of Ti. Philip will touch on propagation techniques and cultural diversity.Ti cuttings available as door prizes. For you Ti lovers out there - if you have an interesting variety you would like to swop for one you don't have - bring a cutting or plant to swop!
Philip Sabado's art education began where he was raised on the island of Molokai. As the youngest of nine children, his mother always put aside enough money for colors and paper for the young artist.
After serving in the army he returned to Honolulu to attend The Honolulu Academy of Art. In 1976 he chose to study art comprehensively in California and attended the prestigious Art Center College of Design as well as the Otis Parsons Institute of Design, both in Los Angeles.
In 1980 he was selected as a member of the prestigious Los Angeles Society of Illustrators. He was also selected as well as one of the top fifty illustrators in the United States and was chosen to study at Columbia University in Paris.
Philip now has his studio and art school on Maui. He has been commissioned for many art works and murals. For more information and to see Philips art work please visit his web site www.sabadostudios.com
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Annual Maui County Agricultural Festival
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14, and the long anticipated second annual Maui
County Agricultural Festival. Taking place on
the lū'au grounds of Maui Tropical Plantation in
Waikapū, here is a must-attend event for those
seeking to learn about local agriculture and its
vital role in creating a sustainable future for
Maui. Presented through a partnership between
Maui County Farm Bureau and County of Maui,
Office of Economic Development, the Ag Fest
seeks to raise awareness about the business of
agriculture, so we can keep agriculture alive on
Maui. Festival hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission is free.
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- FARMERS MARKET:
Talk story with the farmers; learn about the main farm
groups represented by Maui County Farm Bureau.
- VALUE-ADDED FARM PRODUCTS:
Discover gourmet items made with Grown on Maui
produce: They stretch the season, absorb surplus, and
provide extra farming revenue.
- FARM AND BARNYARD GAMES:
Sustainable agriculture centers around family farms
and ranches. Learn more about agricultural games
kids play worldwide.
- EDUCATION:
Find out how agriculture plants seeds for tomorrow
when our children (and we) become aware of the
many careers that support Maui agriculture.
- INFORMATION:
University of Hawai'i College of Tropical Agriculture
and Human Resources specialists and other agricultural
allies including Department of Agriculture answer
your farming questions.
- CENTER STAGE:
Pause here to watch agricultural demonstrations
and meet contest winners as they claim prizes.
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- VICTORY FARM:
Visit a real on-site farm to see the products that Maui
grows in the field, including coffee, fruits, veggies,
taro, flowers, native plants, aquaculture, landscaping
materials, and Maui onions.
- WELLNESS:
Make the connection between fresh produce and
good health with the guidance of health care professionals.
Learn how to make smart protein choices.
- TASTE EDUCATION:
Farmers pair themselves with chefs to showcase their
locally grown and raised products. Chef Peter
Merriman and Food Editor Shannon Wianecki of
Maui Nō Ka 'Oi magazine will be your hosts, while
Maui Culinary Academy staff, renowned chefs and
farmers are on site to guide you through an adventure
of taste; awaken to a deep appreciation of food
and those who contribute to it. To keep the quality of
this experience high, hours and participant numbers
are limited; a fee is charged for this attraction (subject
to change: $25 / adults; $12/keiki). Download a
ticket order form online at www.mauicountyfarmbureau.
org and submit your order. Tickets go on sale
January 15th!
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PRESS RELEASE
Arbor Day 2008
Lawn & Garden Fair and Hawaiian Tree Give-away
And the crowds came - over 2000 people attended this years celebration.
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On November 8th 9am-2pm 2007 Maui Nui Botanical Gardens (MNBG) in partnership with the Maui Association of Landscape Professionals (MALP) will for the second year combine their efforts to create a must attend event full of educational activities and demonstrations. In addition to the annual free 1,000 Hawaiian tree give-away there will be plant sales lectures, demonstrations, green industry representatives, and great food.
Malama I ka Aina Award presented by MISC to Native Nursery LLC,
Jonathan and Ethan
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At 12:15 the Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC) will be presenting their 2007 Malama i ka 'Aina Award to a landscape professional that promotes and aids in the use of non-invasive plants on Maui.
MALP Booth
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In addition to MNBG & MALP this event is sponsored by DLNR Kaulunani Program, the Maui County Department of Water Supply, Maui County Farm Bureau, and the Maui Electric Company.
Ernie Rezents giving a presentation on Fruit Tree Selection and Care
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Experts will be available to answer most of Maui's landscape, gardening and tree questions. There will be booths representing the landscape industry, tree friendly organizations and non-profits to answer questions and provide demonstrations on landscape equipment, fertilization, pests, diseases and soil testing. MALP's goal is education and elevation of landscape practices on Maui, and MNBG Arbor Day Celebration serves to beautify our island home and help to promote the right tree in the right place.
Activities and demonstrations will include:
- 1,000 Hawaiian Tree Give-away
- Educational speakers, and booths
- Plant Sales, Fruit trees, Succulents, Native Plants
- Tree Planting & Pruning Demonstration
- Soil pH Testing & Education by M.C.C. Agriculture Department
- Plant Pest Identification and Education
- Landscape Industry Trade Show
- Ono Food Vendors
- Small Equipment Repair & Tool Sharpening Demonstrations
- Green & Garden Door Prizes
- Silent Auction
Hillbilly Tilling Display
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Arbor Day 2008 Lawn & Garden Fair and Hawaiian Tree Give-Away
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Date:
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| Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, 150 Kanaloa Ave., Kahului. Across the street from the War Memorial Football Stadium. Free admission and parking at the War Memorial Stadium.
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Susi Mastroianni - Tree Planting Demo
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Tentative Schedule of Speakers and Activity List
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Blessing |
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Opening, 1,000 Trees to give-away until gone (one per person) |
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Ernie Rezents - Proper Fruit Tree Selection |
Terry Nutt - Pruning Demo
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Demonstrations: Tree Planting & Tree Pruning |
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12:15 - 12:45 | Awards & Gift Presentations
MISC Malama i ka 'Aina Award Presentation |
Mike Vierra giving a presentation on Drip Irrigation
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1:00 - 2:00 |
Mike Vierra - Drip Irrigation: Application and Components
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LISA RAYMOND
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Maui Nui Botanical Gardens
249-2798
SUSI MASTROIANNI
PRESIDENT
Maui Association of Landscape Professionals
268-9825
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