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March
2017 Issue Vol.1 Issue 9
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In this issue: Thank you! - Enjoy photos of the 79th OLC, meet the 2017-2018 Officers, updates on events at the 2017, OLC Foundation Scholarship application and Save The Date for the 80th Celebration of the OLC, February 22, 23, & 24, 2018.
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THANK YOU FOR MAKING THE
79th OREGON LOGGING CONFERENCE
A GREAT SUCCESS
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Thank You to all who participated at the 79th Oregon Logging Conference.
Your involvement as an exhibitor, sponsor, attendee, competitor, OLC officers, directors, staff and volunteers, is very much appreciated.
Your hard work and dedication is a huge part of the success of the Oregon Logging Conference each year. THANK YOU!
Click here
for a complete list of the 79th OLC, Exhibitors, Sponsors and Auction Donors.
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Bigger and Better 79th Annual
Oregon Logging Conference
Thank You to All Who
Contributed to Our Success
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More than 6000 industry professionals from 37 U.S. states, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Estonia, Finland, Japan, New Zealand, Russia, and Sweden attended the 79th Annual Oregon Logging Conference (OLC), held February 23 – 25, 2017 at the Lane County Events Center and Fairgrounds in Eugene, OR.
You can almost double that number, when you add the local school students and the general public which participated in the various activities associated with OLC on Saturday when the admission to the show was free.
“The 79th conference surpasses the successful event from 2016, with more than 250 exhibitors displaying in over 90,000 sq ft. of inside exhibit space and millions of dollars of logging, trucking, construction and heavy equipment displayed on over 14 acres of outside exhibit area,” OLC Conference Manager Rikki Wellman said.
79th Annual OLC President Jeff Wimer said the success of the conference shows that the logging and related industries are thriving. “Quality speakers spoke to packed rooms during the keynote address, panel sessions and seminars, presenting timely information on hot topics in the industry today.” These topics included steep slope logging, state-of-the-art technology, and how to attract a new generation of professionals into the industry. “Equipment exhibitors were happy with the interactions they had with those attending the conference, and the overall attitude was positive,” Wimer said. “Even the weather cooperated, at least for the most part, during the conference.”
Keynote Speaker Merv George Jr.
Forest Supervisor of the Six Rivers National Forest in northern California, Merv George Jr. told a capacity crowd that collaboration is a key to moving forward.”If I have a gift, it’s getting people to work together,” George said. “We can do anything when people decide to come together.” He urged more focus on active management on federal land, because without it he predicted more large fires. “The amount of money being spent on fire suppression is staggering,” he said. And he suggested the money being used for fire suppression be put towards timber sales instead.
His message was well received by those who were in the audience.
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2017 President Jeff Wimer address crowd on opening morning the 79th OLC
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Crowds enjoy the inside exhibits
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Hands on Seminar -
Logging Scaling Basics
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Keynote Speaker Merv George Jr.
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Drone aerial photo of the
2017 equipment show
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Freightliner NW presents seminar in
their inside exhibit area
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14th Desserts for Dreams Charity Event
Donates Funds To SafeHaven Humane Society
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The 14th Annual charity event held at the Eugene Hilton on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, brought in over $5,000 with 100% of the proceeds donated to the SafeHaven Humane Society. OLC First Lady Marla Wimer, was very pleased with the turnout and the interest in this worthwhile charity.
SafeHaven Humane Society Executive Director Chris Storm gave a compelling presentation about her organization. She said as a community we have a responsibility to show compassion, respect, and a commitment to animal welfare.
SafeHaven Humane Society is a private, non-profit organization located in Tangent, OR, that has been part of the community for 35 years. Since the beginning, the shelter has been a place of compassion and happy endings for more than 20,000 homeless, lost, abandoned, and injured animals.
The Desserts for Dreams is one event held each year in conjunction with the OLC. Delicious desserts and other luncheon fare are donated by local restaurants and bakeries.
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First lady Marla Wimer presents
incoming first lady Donna Kriege
with the traditional pillow "Stress spelled backwards is Dessert"
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Just a few of wonderful desserts and salads for delicious light lunch.
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Chris Storm, executive director of SafeHaven Humane Society
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A wonderful feast for Queens!
Thank you Eugene Hilton and the many wonderful Restaurants and bakeries for their delicious donations.
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Langlois, OR Woman Wins the 2017
Guess the Load of Logs
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There was a tie between four people for the closest guess of board feet in the "Guess the Net Scale" at the OLC, and Brittany Kreutzer from Langlois, OR (near Coos Bay) was drawn as the winner.
She and three others guessed 6,500 board feet net, which was closest to the actual board feet of 6,490. Kreutzer comes from a family of loggers and truckers and is currently involved in the trucking industry.
A total of 774 guesses were submitted during the OLC. For those who are curious – the Gross scale of the load was 7,980 Board Feet and the logs on the load consisted of 2M, 3P, and 2P log grades with deductions for Knots, Pitch Ring, and Large Spangle. The highest guess received was 3,000,002 board feet and the lowest guess was 45 board feet.
Thank you for Guessing this year and be sure to join us February 22, 23, & 24, 2018 to "Guess Again!"
Thank you to Swanson Bros. Lumber Co. for sponsoring the event and Leonard Massey Trucking for providing the truck.
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College Scholarship Applications Being Accepted
by Oregon Logging Conference Foundation
The Oregon Logging Conference Foundation (OLCF) is currently accepting scholarship applications for the 2017-2018 academic year. Students must return completed applications to the OLCF office in Eugene by APRIL 25, 2017. (Mailing address is P.O. B
ox 10669, Eugene, OR 97440).
Applications were being accepted starting in January of this year. The OLCF scholarship program was established to assist students who are studying forestry related subjects, such as forest engineering, forest management, forest operations/management, resource management, diesel mechanics/heavy equipment maintenance, and welding. Previous year scholarship recipients are eligible to re-apply, and must complete and submit a new application.
The OLCF is a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation which awards five to 10 scholarships annually. Monetary awards range from $750 to $2,500. Scholarships are awarded to assist in covering costs of tuition and books, and are sent directly to the recipient’s school and deposited in the student’s account.
Proceeds from the recent OLCF auction, held at the 79th Annual Oregon Logging Conference, totaled more than $24,000 and will be used to fund the scholarship program. Scholarship applications are reviewed by a committee of six to eight members of the OLCF Board of Directors.
The final selection of recipients will be made at the OLCF Spring meeting in May, and the selected students will be notified by mail.
OLC Foundation Auction for Forestry Scholarships
More than $24,000 was raised during the Oregon Logging Conference Foundation auction held during the morning sessions of the OLC on February 23rd and 24th.
A very special thank you goes out to all donors and bidders for their support of educational programs at the OLC. The money raised will be used to provide college scholarships to deserving students.
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2017 President Jeff Wimer
Welcomes the crowd
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Auction Donation from
Past OLCF scholarship recipient
Jeff Clevenger
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Auctioneer Jaime Yraguen
presides
over each morning auction
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Southstar 750 Felling Head
Thank You for the Donation to the
OLC Foundation Auction
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Thank You To The Generous Donations to the OLC Foundation Forestry Scholarship Auction
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Educational Activities At The 79th OLC
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Getting the Message Across
The importance of educating students and the general public about the logging industry cannot be underestimated, and this was accomplished through several avenues at the 79th Annual Oregon Logging Conference.
Education day at OLC was Thursday, February 23rd and 800 elementary school students from nine schools got an up close and personal opportunity to learn about logging and related issues, as well as experience the latest in technology and see examples of the machinery that makes logging happen. Students from Eugene, Springfield, Coburg, Cottage Grove, and Pleasant Hill were guided by OLC Board Members and forestry professionals, spending several hours getting a first hand look at logging and related industries.
High School Forestry Clubs Show Their Skills
On the high school level, 38 students from three Oregon high schools competed in a logging skills competition. Students from Philomath, Sweet Home, and this year for the first time, Tillamook High Schools competed in choker setting, cable splicing, crosscut sawing, power bucking, and arbor climbing. These students are learning the necessary skills to become the next generation of workers in the logging industry.
Family Fun and Education
Saturday, February 25th was Family Day and the final day of the three-day OLC. The sun was shining on families and interested members of the public on this free admission day. The OLC hosts the family fun and education event in the Wheeler Pavilion with a focus on the benefits of the wood products industry. Children learn how to count the age of a tree, build a bird feeder, learn to make paper, and have an up close encounter with wildlife from Wildlife Images.
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Elementary students enjoy guided tour of outside equipment show
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Barn Owl from
Wildlife Image
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Kids building bird feeders with the help from Miss Lane County
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Learning the age of trees
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Clown fun and balloon animals
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Great Horned Owl from Wildlife Images
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8th Annual Log Loader Competition
A Crowd Favorite
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Those who gathered watched in fascination, as skilled equipment operators placed one piece of log on top of another to complete three separate stacks of three pieces of log. And I’ll tell you one thing, it’s a lot harder than it looks!
Twenty-five contestants applied their skills to the task, and the names of the top performers will seem very familiar. They are the same winners from last year, but in a slightly different order.
This year’s winners are:
First Place – 3:14.75
Bryan Chipps, Green Diamond Resource Company, Korbel, CA
Second Place – 3:20.25
Ross Cribbs, Van Well Timber Co, Dallas, OR
Third Place – 3:23.31
Zane Bryant, Bryant Logging Co., Beaver Creek, OR
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First Place Winning Time 3:14
Milt Moran, 2014 OLC President and Bryan Chipps, Green Diamond Resources
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Meetings, Exhibits and Fun!
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Eagle Carriage talk to customers
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Peterson CAT Welcome's Loggers
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Bo Vanderfriff at Iron Wolf
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Technical Forest Solutions
and Tractionline
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Future generation of loggers
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Young Corporation guys decked out
in their OLC logo gear.
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General Trailer and Peerless inside exhibit
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Harry Hanscom (center) attends his 70th Oregon Logging Conference
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Kids having fun in the Cat bucket
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Plikat Logging - Operators of the Year
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Fun time at the Friday evening
Dinner and Dance
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Oregon Logging Conference Officers will Lead the Way to the 80th Annual Gathering February 22nd - 24th, 2018
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The Oregon Logging Conference (OLC) has announced its new officers for 2017-2018. The following board officers and staff will serve the OLC for 2017-2018:
- Rick Kriege, Kriege Logging LLC., Inc., Prineville, OR., president
- Jim Dudley, Swanson Group, Glendale, OR., first vice president
- Greg Stratton, Southern Oregon Timber Mgmt., Riddle, OR., second vice president
- Scott Melcher, Melcher Logging Co., Sweet Home, OR., third vice president
- Milton Moran, Cascade Timber Consulting Inc., Sweet Home, OR., treasurer
- Rikki Wellman, Oregon Logging Conference, Eugene, OR., conference manager
The 2018 Oregon Logging Conference will celebrate its eightieth anniversary February 22 to February 24, 2017 at the Lane Events Center in Eugene, Ore., and will feature education seminars, exhibits on the latest technology in logging equipment, networking opportunities and the chance to earn professional logger credits. Details are available at the Oregon Logging Conference website, www.oregonloggingconference.com, or by calling 541-686-9191.
Photo: L - R standing: Jim Dudley, 1st VP (Swanson Group Inc., Glendale, Oregon), Greg Stratton, 2nd VP (Southern Oregon Timber Mgmt., Riddle, Oregon), and Scott Melcher, 3rd VP. L – R seated: Rick Kriege, President (Kriege Logging LLC, Prineville, Oregon), and Milton Moran, Treasurer (Cascade Timber Consulting, Sweet Home, Oregon).
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PLAN AHEAD AND JOIN US FOR THE
80TH OREGON LOGGING CONFERENCE
FEBRUARY 22, 23, & 24, 2018
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SAVE THE DATES for the 80th Celebration of the Oregon Logging Conference, February 22, 23, & 24, 2018.
Here's just a few reasons why you should attend the 80th OLC (Logging, Construction, Trucking and Heavy Equipment Expo).
The registration fee of $95 includes:
- Wednesday pre-registration meet & greet at the Eugene Hilton
- Thursday opening breakfast, meetings and social networking at the well-known OLC Sawdust Bowl.
- Friday breakfast, meetings, break-out seminar sessions, and social networking at the well-known OLC Sawdust bowl.
- An opportunity to sign-up to compete in the 79th Annual Log Loader Competition.
- The largest logging equipment show west of the Mississippi with millions of dollars of equipment on display
- Attend meetings and earn Pro Logger credits.
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PUBLISHER / EDITOR / WRITER
Mary Bullwinkel, Freelance
Rikki Wellman, Conference Manager
Office 541.686.9191
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Quick Links To
OLC Events
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