October 2021 Issue <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Vol. 6 Issue 4
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In this issue: A few more details about the 84th OLC program, still time to earn Pro Logger credits this year (2021), and an update on Oregon Women in Timber activities and educational programs.
Easy quick links to the 2021 program, including social events can be found on the last page of this newsletter.
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Details on 2022
Oregon Logging Conference Seminars and Panel Discussions
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Details continue to be finalized for seminar and panel discussion topics and speakers at the 84th Annual Oregon Logging Conference. Specific activities are listed below. More details, including when each seminar, panel discussion, hands on seminars, and social events are taking place can be found on the OLC website, OLC Facebook page, and in future editions of the OLC NEWS newsletter.
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2022 TENTATIVE PROGRAM & SCHEDULE OF ENTERTAINMENT
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2022
Graduate Eugene Hotel
THURSDAY & FRIDAY, February 24 & 25, 2022
Lane County Fairgrounds
Equipment Displays Inside & Outdoors: Lane Events Center & Fairgrounds
Chainsaw Wood Carver – Outside Demonstration area
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2022
Lane County Fairgrounds
Opening Prayer: Terry Mann, Fellowship of Christian Loggers
Jaime Yraguen, Auctioneer, Basco Logging LLC.
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Welcome: Kari Westlund, Eugene Convention and Visitors Bureau
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Program Update: Craig Olson, 1st Vice President, Oregon Logging Conference
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President's Address: Scott Melcher, 2022 President, Oregon Logging Conference
Elementary School Education Tours: Sponsors: Oregon Logging Conference, Oregon Women in Timber, and Forests Today and Forever
NEW! Mill Tour: Group will travel to a local mill via shuttle van. This tour will have an additional fee to attend. Limited to the first 20 registered members to sign up the morning of the Tour. Signup sheet will be available at the OLC Registration Desk.
- Tour Planner: Jayme Dumford, Thompson Timber, Corvallis, OR
Hands-on Seminar 1: Log Damage Caused by Modern Processing Equipment, (1 PL Credit) Outside Display
- Moderator: TJ Hammerschmith, Swanson Group., Roseburg, OR
- Kevin Tuers, Sierra Pacific Industries, Eugene, OR
- Ted Reiss, Sierra Pacific Industries, Eugene, OR
- Matt Mattioda, Miller Timber Services, Philomath, OR
- Preston Greene, Miller Timber Services, Philomath, OR
- Representation from Ponsse USA
Afternoon Meeting Called to Order: Wheeler Pavilion
Operators of the Year Presentation: Oregon Department of Forestry
- Moderator: Jim Dudley, Swanson Group, Roseburg, OR
- Matt Hill, Douglas Timber Operators, Roseburg, OR
- Chris Edwards, Oregon Forest & Industry Council, Salem, OR
- Travis Joseph, American Forest Resources Council, Salem, OR
This seminar will cover regional, state, and federal issues and opportunities.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Lane County Fairgrounds
Ticket included with paid registration.
- Moderator: Jaime Yraguen, Basco Logging LLC., Roseburg, OR
Topics and Speakers: TBA
- Moderator: Riley Fogarty, Merrill Ring, Port Angeles, WA
- Doug Hooks, Director of Forest and Environmental Programs, WFPA, Olympia, WA
Additional speakers to be confirmed.
Business Seminar 1: Lubricants and Filtration Training for Trucks and Equipment, (1 PL Credit), Exhibit Hall (SW Meeting Room)
- Moderator: Matt Bliss, Roseburg Resources, Vaughn, OR
- Steve Bowles, CITGO Petroleum Corp
This seminar will look into the rising costs of maintenance, due to continued product shortages that will be seen well into the next few years.”
- Moderator: Mike McKibbin, Stimson Lumber Co., Tillamook, OR
- Chris Duncan, Account, MNP, British Columbia, Canada
This session will go over some of the things contractors can start doing to read the numbers to make business decisions and help be successful.
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Moderator: Chad Bell, Wayne Stone Logging, Sandy, Oregon
A Changing Labor Force
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Eric Krume, Summit Attachment & Mfg., Kelso, WA
This presentation will address how to automate yourself out of the labor shortage due to the lack of people looking for employment.
Reducing Stress & Fatigue due to Day-to-Day Equipment Operation
- Representative, Therapeutic Associates, Eugene, OR
The presenter will discuss how exercising and stretches preformed daily will help to reduce the stress.
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Moderator: Curt McClure, Triad Machinery, Coburg, OR,
Topic and Speaker: TBA
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Graduate Eugene Hotel
LADIES' DESSERTS FOR DREAMS: Fundraiser Benefit for “Sweet Home High School Forestry Program”. Enjoy decadent desserts donated by local restaurants and bakeries.
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- Hosted Beer and Wine Tasting
- Buffet Dinner
- Dancing to Live Music
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2022
Lane County Fairgrounds
Fellowship Of Christian Loggers Breakfast: Performance Hall Meeting Room 1, Lane County Events Center and Fairgrounds, Eugene, Oregon.
All Exhibits & Events Open to Public: Convention Center & Parking Area
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Still Time to Earn Pro Logger Credits In 2021 |
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We all know that because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Oregon Logging Conference in February of 2021 was held in a non-traditional manner. The opportunity this year to earn Pro Logger credits in association with the Oregon Logging Conference was by watching pre-recorded seminars and presentations on current industry issues.
Those pre-recorded seminars and presentations will be available for viewing and thus earning Pro Logger credits, until December 31, 2021.
As we proceed with plans for a traditional Oregon Logging Conference in 2022, the goal is to have timber industry professionals earn Pro Logger credits by attending in-person seminars and panel discussions at the Lane Events Center and Fairgrounds.
The previous article in this newsletter describes some of those seminar and panel discussion topics. Watch for more details in future editions of the OLC NEWS newsletter, as well as the OLC website and Facebook page.
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Oregon Women in Timber Plans for
2022 Auction and Keeps Active Supporting
the Timber Industry
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The date is set, and we are excited about seeing everybody in person next year at the annual dinner and auction at the Graduate Eugene Hotel. As always, this auction is held during the Oregon Logging Conference, and the date is Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Doors will open and the silent auction will be underway at 4 p.m., dinner is at 6:30 p.m., and the live auction is planned for 8:00 p.m.
Auction letters have gone out and we have begun to receive donations! To make a donation or purchase tickets or a table, visit the auction website at https://orwit.ejoinme.org/2022auction
At the 2022 OLC OWIT will have a booth and will partner with the Oregon Logging Conference Foundation and Forests Today and Forever, to provide school tours for local county students. We will also be joining in the Saturday Family Day activities, including building bird feeders with the Miss Oregon Volunteer program, at the Wheeler Pavilion. Coni Fir just might be there too.
Speaking of which, it was in December of 2020 that Coni Fir Connections was launched, an educational project that encourages kids to disconnect from technology and spend some time learning about forestry. Coni Fir Connections is a seasonal kit that can be purchased on the OWIT website and will be mailed directly to the recipient. It contains a newsletter, hands-on activities and a coloring contest. The Fall Coni Fir Connections is now available and includes many adventurous activities that teach about protecting trees from the things that can harm them.
OWIT has six thriving chapters: Clatsop, Coos, Douglas, Landing (Polk, Marion, Yamhill), Lane, and Union. It’s been amazing to see the continued growth and passion for OWIT during this pandemic. Admittedly, this past year has been a challenge, but the above-mentioned chapters have persevered by meeting virtually or in small groups when appropriate. The opportunities created by the virtual world have allowed our chapters to continue to thrive as we come up with new ways to engage and educate about forestry.
OWIT activities vary by chapter and usually include different events within each community, including Forest Products week in October. This past year chapters have also participated in SOLVE beach clean-up events, fair booths, Ag-Fest, Thru the Trees video contest, and the annual Ag-Timber Parade.
There is always an opportunity to start a new OWIT chapter, all it takes is three members and the willingness to have at least two meetings a year. OWIT is always looking for fresh ideas and more volunteers. Involvement can be great or small depending on time and interest. Membership dues are $40 per year and a printable form can be found online at https://www.orwit.org/membership-form.
Speaking of online, OWIT is excited to announce the launch of a new website this year. The web address is the same, but quite a bit has changed. We are planning to grow and develop the website and urge you to take a look. If you aren’t already signed up to receive our newsletter, you can do that on the website.
Oregon Women in Timber is a proud, statewide, non-profit organization dedicated to creating awareness of the importance of forests, trees, and woods products in our daily lives.
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Fall edition of Coni-Fir Connections
is now available.
The package is full of adventurous activities that teach about protecting trees from the things that can harm them.
Order your Connections Packet today.
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PHOTO COLLAGE OF OWIT 2021 YEAR |
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Video Contest Seeks to Engage
High School Students in Timber
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For the second year in a row, high school students are being invited to submit a short video that recognizes the value of and highlights a career in the forest products sector.
The contest is supported by a consortium of organizations in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana
Students are asked to submit a video, up to 90 seconds long, via YouTube. These videos can be in the format of a news segment, commercial, movie trailer, cartoon, storytelling, or music video, which highlight a job in the forest products industry.
The contest is open to students, ages 14 to 18 in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana. Entries are being accepted now, and the deadline for submitting the videos is April 15, 2022. Winners will be announced on May 1, 2022, and cash prizes will be awarded.
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Remember daylight savings ends at 2am on November 7th.
Fall back one hour!
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Industry Happenings And News |
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Stronger Than Steel, Able to Stop a Speeding Bullet—It’s Super Wood! Read more.
Teacher hosts vocational job series online to promote trades amid distance learning. Read more.
Sustainable wood construction is growing as a substitute for steel and concrete in low- and mid-rise buildings. Read more
Manley Jobs: Explore A Career As A Feller Buncher Operator. View video.
Loggers and Lagers: How Healthy Forests Help Brew a Better Pint. Read more.
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Editor - Publisher - Writer
Mary Bullwinkel, Freelance Writer
Rikki Wellman, Conference Manager
541.686.9191
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