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• PLANET members make an impact in Washington, D.C.
• Congressman recognized as PLANET Business Champion of the Year
• TEAM PLANET is making a difference
• Television personality to speak at Green Industry Conference
• A message from your PLANET President
• Take the OSHA challenge
• Outdoor safety concerns
• PLANET revamps online safety page
• Executive Forum to focus on balancing life, work, and health
• Computer-based certification testing offered at hundreds of locations
• Help expand the PLANET network

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PLANET members make an impact in Washington, D.C.
Approximately 400 PLANET members, their employees, and family members converged on the nation’s capital in July. They came to participate in PLANET’s Renewal & Remembrance service project at Arlington National and Historic Congressional cemeteries, and Legislative Day on the Hill, which included visits to representatives and senators on Capitol Hill. More details

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Congressman recognized as PLANET Business Champion of the Year
U.S. Rep. Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) was honored at PLANET’s Legislative Day on the Hill with the 2008 Business Champion of the Year Award. Stupak received the award for his leadership and overall understanding of the needs of American business in sponsoring commonsense legislation that is beneficial to the green industry, such as the H-2B guest worker program. He also is a founding member of the U.S. House Water Caucus.

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TEAM PLANET is making a difference
Greater governance efficiency, a stronger strategic focus on industry issues, and a more rewarding volunteer experience are the results of PLANET’s new governance structure and TEAM PLANET. More details

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Television personality to speak at Green Industry Conference
Participants at PLANET’s Green Industry Conference, October 22–25, 2008, in Louisville, Kentucky, will have the chance to hear national celebrity garden designer, P. Allen Smith, speak about the hot new outdoor living trends that consumers want in his session, “How Creative Thinking and Design Will Maximize Your Profits,” sponsored by STIHL Inc.

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A message from your PLANET President
Find out what PLANET President Jason Cupp, CLP, has to say about the recent Summer Leadership Meeting, PLANET’s new governance structure, and TEAM PLANET in his August PLANET News “President’s Letter.”

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Take the OSHA challenge
The OSHA Challenge offers businesses the opportunity to develop or improve their safety and health management systems in a nonthreatening, proactive manner. A step-by-step roadmap, based on the successful Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) model, will guide you through the Challenge’s three stages.

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Outdoor safety concerns
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recently established a topic page on the safety concerns of Outdoor Workers. It focuses on issues such as heat, venomous bites, sun exposure, and lightening. Please visit the page for extensive health and safety documents and other information.

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PLANET revamps online safety page
An avid proponent of safety in the workplace, PLANET has added even more valuable information to its online Safety Page for your convenience. Resources on the page include the Safety Tip of the Week, featured safety publications, STARS Safe Company Program details, Safety Recognition Awards Program information, CNA bulletins, and OSHA alliance safety programs.

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Executive Forum to focus on balancing life, work, and health
Disney’s Beach Club Resort at Walt Disney World® Resort will host PLANET’s 2009 Executive Forum — Executive Magic: The Balance of Life, Work & Health. From February 19–22, green industry executives will learn how to be effective, inspirational leaders from educator and world champion athlete Murray Banks, business consultant Bill Arman, and advanced certified personal trainer and clinical hypnotherapist Scott Smith. Book your room at Disney today.

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Computer-based certification testing offered at hundreds of locations
PLANET’s Certified Landscape Professional (CLP) exams can now be taken at LaserGrade computer-based testing centers nationwide. Through this partnership with LaserGrade, PLANET members have access to hundreds of computer-based testing centers located throughout the U.S. and Canada and at 30 international sites. More about CLP testing

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Help expand the PLANET network
PLANET is strengthening its member network and positioning itself as a force in the green industry with the introduction of the exciting Grow the Network — Join the Network membership campaign.

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