MA Association of Landscape Professionals upcoming events

MCLP 2026 Recertification (30 Aug 2026)

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

MCLP RECERTIFICATION FORM

TO START, MAKE SURE YOU ARE LOGGED IN TO YOUR MEMBER ACCOUNT AT MLP-MCLP.ORG. Once logged in, click REGISTER to begin the form.

You will report credits earned between January 1 - December 31, 2025. Credits may have been earned online or in-person. Please use the text boxes to add any additional information not captured by the pre-filled lists.

10 CREDITS ARE REQUIRED ANNUALLY. This should include 2 Education and 2 Safety credits.

IMPORTANT: 2 safety credits are required; if you have more than 2 safety credits, these can be used toward your education credit requirements. (Education credits cannot be used to fulfill your safety requirement).

DEADLINE: February 15. After February 15, a $50 late fee will be added.

MALP MEMBERS: Recertification is included with your company's MALP membership. Please check with your company's membership coordinator to make sure that your company dues are paid for 2026.

Non-MALP MEMBERS: Non-members pay $95 for recertification. This can be paid here with your recertification form.

September 2026 MCLP Exam (9 Sep 2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Candidates for the MCLP Exam must have their own unique login to the MCLP Study Guide. Study guide orders can be placed here.

Exam registrations must be cancelled 2 weeks or more prior to the exam date for a full refund. Exams cancelled with less than 2 weeks notice may not be eligible for a refund.

Questions about the MCLP Program should be directed to Carrie Martin at the MALP office.

September 2026 MALP Meeting: Snow Readiness: What Every Crew Member Needs to Know Before the First Flake (30 Sep 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Snow Readiness:
What Every Crew Member Needs to Know Before the First Flake

Interactive session built for the people actually running the routes, plow and equipment operators, sidewalk crews, foreman and managers from snow and ice companies.

Mindset shift: landscaping to snow
Storm-day dispatch & communication chain
Commercial vs. residential stakes
Safety, fatigue & cold-stress awareness
Personal readiness & go-bag essentials
Pre-season training (SIMA) & equipment checks
Customer site standards & documentation
Every role, from operators to managers

Who should attend? Crew members from any snow & ice management company. This is an industry session, built to raise the floor for everyone on the ground during a storm.

ABOUT OUR PRESENTER

JP Sanieski, CSP, ASM
Director of Commercial Accounts, Perrone Landscaping
Landscaping & Snow Operations Leader | Industry Educator | Automation Advocate

JP is an experienced operations leader in the snow, landscaping and facility maintenance industry, bringing more than 26 years of hands-on field, fleet, operations and business-management experience. He combines practical industry knowledge with a forward-thinking approach to technology, automation, and team development to help his teams and contractors run smarter, more efficient operations.

Recognized by the Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) as both a Certified Snow Professional (CSP) and an Accredited Snow Manager (ASM), JP is committed to advancing professional standards, operational excellence, and leadership within the snow and ice industry. His background spans equipment and crew coordination, office systems, customer communication, and process improvement across landscaping and snow operations.

JP is passionate about helping service businesses build stronger workflows, embrace modern tools, and create scalable systems that support dependable service and profitable growth. His upbeat, practical presentation style connects real-world operational experience with actionable ideas contractors can put to work right away.

2 MCLP safety OR education credits

Schedule

4:00 PM Registration & Networking
5:00 PM Educational Presentation
6:00 PM Dinner, Dessert & More Networking