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JUNE 2018 Issue
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Vol.2 Issue 12
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In this issue:
A theme has been selected for the 81
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Annual Oregon Logging Conference, scholarship recipients are announced by the Oregon Logging Conference Foundation, and new directors have been nominated to serve on the OLC Board. Have a safe and Happy 4
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of July!
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"BUILDING PRODUCTS FOR BUILDING FUTURES" SELECTED AS
81st ANNUAL OLC THEME
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Wanting a theme that reflects the significance of 81 years in business, the Oregon Logging Conference (OLC) Board of Directors has selected
“Building Products for Building Futures.”
2019 OLC President Jim Dudley said he wanted the Board of Directors to come up with a theme that would describe the importance of the timber industry, and the current and future career opportunities in the industry.
The adopted theme was the suggestion of OLC Director Bodie Dowding, who works for the Oregon Department of Forestry in Salem, OR. He suggested the “Building Products for Building Futures” theme saying it points to the many ways that timber products contribute to the future.
“People can and do build their future careers and livelihoods in an industry that provides building products,” Dowding said, “(and) the OLC is focused on promoting these careers. The forest products industry needs to purposely build its future by promoting and innovating the products we create,” he added, “while battling the misguided social pressures we face.”
"We can accomplish this through education," Dowding stated. The responsibility of educating school children and the public about what we do falls on the shoulders of all of out members."
Working On The Details
OLC officers, directors, and staff are working on program details, such as setting up informative and thought-provoking seminars and panel topics, as well as speakers. Another top-notch, state-of-the-art equipment show is anticipated, along with some new activities being discussed. More details to come!
Mark the dates of February 21, 22, & 23
on your 2019 calendar and plan to attend the gathering at the Lane Events Center and Fairgrounds in Eugene, OR. The registration fee is $95 and includes the following activities:
- Wednesday pre-registration meet & greet at the Eugene Hilton
- Thursday opening breakfast, meetings, and social networking at the popular Sawdust Bowl, which concludes Thursday activities
- Friday opening breakfast, meetings, break-out seminar sessions, and social networking at the Friday Sawdust Bowl.
- An opportunity to sign up for the 9th Annual Log Loader Competition.
- See the largest equipment show west of the Mississippi, with millions of dollars of logging, construction, and heavy equipment on display.
- Attend OLC activities and earn Pro Logger credits
More specifics will be found in future issues of the OLC NEWS newsletter.
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2018-2019 Scholarship Recipients Selected
Fourteen college students will receive a total of more than $21,000 in financial assistance for their education from the Oregon Logging Conference Foundation (OLCF). The scholarships help pay for tuition, books, and other educational-related items.
26 applications were received from “quality” applicants according to OLCF scholarship program chair and Oregon Logging Conference 1
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Vice President Greg Stratton. “It was a tough decision to narrow the list down to the top 14,” he said. “We are very fortunate to have (these) young adults who want to learn about our industry and look forward to having a career (in our industry),” Stratton said. He said this year the scholarship committee divided the funds between two-year colleges and four-year universities. “We wanted to financially help individuals who are taking industry trade course such as welding and diesel mechanics,” he said.
Five of the 14 students have received OLCF scholarships in previous years. They are Seth Eades, Trevor Sartnurak, Anna Collins, Daniel Virtue who are attending Oregon State University and Kimberly Ortiz who is studying forestry at Umpqua Community College.
The first year recipients are: Jeremiah McGuigan, Linn Benton Community College; Callie Baker, Linn Benton Community College; Tanner Trimble, Lane Community College; Justin Whitis, Blue Mountain Community College; Lane Trissel, Centralia Community College; Natalie Dumford, Linn Benton Community College; Hunter Knox, Oregon State University; Danica Ruud, Oregon State University; and Jared Brandt, Oregon State University.
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FOUR NEW FACES ON OLC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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The Oregon Logging Conference Board welcomed four new members, all serving three year terms.
"When selecting directors the nominating committee looks for individual who are knowledgeable and represent themselves well in our industry", says 2nd Vice President and directors nominating committee chair Scott Melcher, Melcher Logging Co., Sweet Home, OR.
The knowledge and experience of each member of the Board of Directors is extremely valuable to the OLC. Board members are encouraged to lend their experience and wisdom to the OLC and the staff to improve the logging conference and the logging industry. Ideas for themes, speakers, panel and seminar topics are needed.
A vital part of the duties of an OLC director is to stimulate interest and enthusiasm for the conference in the director’s local area. Each director works as part of the OLC membership team to strengthen the conference.
This is an all volunteer board, and each director is responsible for their own expenses. Executive Director Rikki Wellman said, “The Oregon Logging Conference appreciates each director and their efforts, and the many hours and input from each person contributes the success of the OLC every year.”
The following new directors have joined the board:
Fred Blaylock, Blaylock Inc., Coquille, Oregon
. Fred started work in the industry at Circle D Lumber, where he ran their chipping operations and ended up in Burney, California running a couple of sides for Circle D. In 1997 he moved on to James Forest Products, running their chipping side and eventually becoming his side rod. In 2006, he started his own business, logging for Roseburg Forest Products, Powers Ranch, Campbell Global and other private owners. He has been attending the OLC since the early 1980's.
Jeanne Shuttleworth, Giustina Resources LLC, Eugene, OR.
Jeanne's been with Giustina for over 19 years, and currently handles log and stumpage procurement and marketing.
In her position, she travels throughout Oregon and Washington buying logs, standing timber and timberlands. She purchases logs for both the domestic and export markets. She oversees three log sort yards throughout western Oregon (Dexter, Philomath, and Rainer).
Matt Mattioda, Miller Co., Philomath, OR,
Matt began working for Miller in 2010 as Chief Forester. He also works in market development, sales, and is the CTL manager for Miller Timber Services. His love for the outdoors led him to decide his career path lay in the woods. He received a Bachelor’s degree in forest management with a minor in business from Oregon State University in 1995.
RJ Kriege, Kriege Logging LLC, Prineville, OR
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R.J has been working in the timber industry for the last eight years. He has worked many summers with his family logging company, Kriege Logging, and after graduating from high school, went to work full time as a side rod. As the fourth generation of the Krieges to be involved in logging, R.J. has been around the timber industry since he was a youngster
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TIMBER INDUSTRY NEWS AND HAPPENINGS
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Pacific Logging Congress 8th Live Woods Show:
The 8
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Annual PLC Live in the Woods Show will include displays and live demonstrations and the opportunity to see the timber industry in action! The event will be held on the Oregon State University Research Forest in Corvallis, OR and will take place September 13 -15, 2018.
Pacific Logging Congress In-The-Woods-Show
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Springfield Students Visit Local Lumber Mills under Skilled to Work Program:
Under the Skilled to Work program, students from Springfield, OR high schools visited local lumber mills in early June to get a first hand look at what it takes to work in the industry
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More information.
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EUGENE HILTON SOLD TO AJ CAPITAL PARTNERS
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AJ Capital Partners has announced the acquisition of the 275-room Hilton Eugene, in Eugene, OR. The hotel will continue to operate as Hilton Eugene until the end of this year when a comprehensive renovation will begin and the name will change to the Graduate Eugene, part of the Graduate Hotel collection.
More information.
The Hilton Eugene is the headquarter hotel for the 2019 Oregon Logging Conference
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Forest Proud Webpage Goes Live:
Forest Proud is the name of the newest education program coordinated through the Oregon Forest Resources Institute (OFRI). The new webpage
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https://www.oregonforests.org/ForestProud
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can also be accessed on the OFRI website homepage under educational programs. The website has information about Oregon forests and those who work in the forest industry. To spread the Forest Proud message, employers can use the Forest Proud toolkit
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https://www.oregonforests.org/pub/forest-proud-toolkit
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to request free educational materials that reinforce key reasons their employees should be proud to work in the forest sector.
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Let’s Grow Oregon Strong! Oregon Forests Forever:
Oregonians love our forests. We work here. We play here. And we stand together for our forests and the communities that depend upon them. The Oregon Sustainable Resources Alliance celebrates the economic, recreational and environmental benefits of our forests. Join us in protecting all that we love.
Learn more. Speak out. Take action.
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FEBRUARY 21, 22, & 23, 2019
LANE EVENTS CENTER & FAIRGROUNDS
EUGENE, OREGON
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PUBLISHER / EDITOR / WRITER
Mary Bullwinkel, Freelance
Rikki Wellman, Conference Manager
Office 541.686.9191
Photos and articles are welcome.
Please email to rikki@oregonloggingconference.com
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Quick Links To
the 2018 - 80th OLC Events
Pages and links will be updated in July
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