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My first experience participating in PLANET’s Renewal and Remembrance this year was memorable, but not for the reasons I had expected. There were no moments when I was overcome by emotion. Though I did develop a greater respect for humanity and what it means to me, which I imagine is different for all of us, […]
Hi, my name is Hannah. I am ten years old, and my grandpa is president of PLANET. My family and I went to Washington D.C. to pay tribute to the soldiers’ graves at the sacred Arlington cemetery with PLANET’s Renewal and Remembrance event on July 13th. We went to give honor to those who risked […]
I realize I am communicating with a fairly small group that is currently active on Twitter. Nevertheless, by the end of PLANET’s Renewal and Remembrance and Legislative Day, a few more PLANET members will have learned more about Twitter and especially how Twitter hashtags work to bring a group together. A Twitter hashtag is always […]
Many years ago, my boss gave me some important advice after my team had completed a difficult project. He said, “Bill, congratulations on finishing this project. Of course, you know why you and your team succeeded, don’t you? Discipline was the key, and it’s always the key to getting something done.” With so much experience […]
Associations from across the country united to create a national green industry careers Web site, designed to spark interest in the variety of positions that the green industry has to offer. The site provides students with an overview of the many career options available in the green industry including: arboriculture, garden center, gardening services, irrigation, landscape design, […]
PLANET is one of only 17 organizations nationally to receive an Award of Excellence in the first round of the 2009 Associations Advance America (AAA) Awards program, a national competition sponsored by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) & The Center for Association Leadership, Washington, D.C. PLANET received the award for its Renewal & […]
I’m writing live from PLANET’s Summer Leadership Meeting (SLM) in beautiful Stevenson, Washington – just 45 minutes from Portland, Oregon. It has been an incredible few days so far of our staff, members, suppliers and leadership focusing on the core direction of PLANET – especially in these uncertain economic times. I have to say that […]
I think my first PLANET conference I attended was the then 1986 ALCA Green Conference in Dallas TX. Since then I have only missed two during the last 28 years. Why? I have learned more from the seminars and networking at PLANET events than any other method. From the HUGE trade show, to the 75 different […]
We all know times are tough and the face of the job search has changed drastically from what it once was. It takes some persistence and creativity to really stand out in this job market. PLANET’s certification program is one way to differentiate yourself from your competition. Keep yourself top-of-mind to potential employers by keeping […]
Last month, I presented my interpretation of what a true professional is, using an analogy of a four-legged stool. One of those legs happens to be hard work. Frankly, it’s hard work to start a business, to maintain a business, and to be a consummate professional, even in the best of times. In more challenging […]