Victorian Tree Industry Organisation

I am sorry to have to inform you that we have had to postpone this year’s Australian ArborCamp which was due to be held Friday to Sunday, 23-25 March at Erica Scout Camp, Victoria.

Following extensive consultation with VTIO committee members and volunteers, and given prior volunteer commitments and schedule clashes; resignation of the long-time Camp co-ordinator and difficulty attracting a new Camp co-ordinator; low volunteer numbers and insufficient event management assistance, it was determined that going ahead with ArborCamp with only weeks to co-ordinate all the necessary behind the scenes and front-of-house activities would mean genuine and unacceptable compromise.

We did attempt to resolve alternatives to a major event; suggested alternative dates; considered a scaled-back event and an informal-style gathering, but felt that all of these options were compromising the expectations of regular camp-goers and would mar the overall experience for any newcomers.

Therefore, on behalf of the VTIO committee, I would like to sincerely apologise for the cancellation of the 2012 ArborCamp, especially to those who may have already made travel or accommodation plans. Unfortunately these were a collection of circumstances which were beyond the committee’s ability to control.

We intend to work hard behind the scenes getting our event management and administrative affairs in better shape in order to deliver better event preparation and management and to bring you an ArborCamp worthy of fond memories.

Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss any matters pertaining to ArborCamp or if you’d like to register interest as a volunteer for any VTIO activities.

We aim to ensure our next Camp is a fun-filled, family event full of opportunity to network and relax and we do hope you will join us once we have regrouped.

Yours sincerely