MFPA 2017 Summer Meeting July 21-23 Old Kinderhook Camdenton
Summer Meeting Schedule 9:00am-5:00pm FRIDAY, JULY 21 REGISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS (All members are welcome to attend meetings) 10:00am-11:00am EDUCATION & TECHNICAL SERVICES Charged with the educational development of forestry, logging, and industry operations as well as developing technical resources to assist our members. 11:15am-12:30pm 12:30pm-1:30pm 1:30pm-2:30pm 3:00pm-5:00pm FOREST HEALTH Primary objective is to advocate utilizing sound forest management practices to address declining forest health on publicly owned forest land to ensure long term health and sustainability of the forest resource. MFP POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE Established to complement the association s legislative programs. The purpose is to financially support candidates and causes that are beneficial to industry interests. The association maintains its reputation for being effective with the Missouri General Assembly and other government regulatory agencies. GOVERNMENTAL & PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Responsible for the Association s position paper, Missouri General Assembly lobby work, U.S. Congress lobby work, state and federal regulatory compliance programs, public policy, tours, Legislative Day at the Capitol, and media relations. The committee also works closely with the Missouri Forest Products Political Action Committee, an independent state PAC that distributes and raises funds to support elected officials. MFPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FRIDAY EVENING EVENTS 5:00-9:30pm ASSOCIATE MEMBER EXHIBITION 5:30-9:30pm WELCOME RECEPTION BBQ AND ASSOCIATE MEMBER EXHIBITION Join us Friday evening for our Associate Member Exhibition and Welcome Reception BBQ. MFPA Associate Members will display their services at the Welcome Reception. MFPA strives to publicize all businesses among the association and encourages business between members. We believe having Associate Members display their services at the Summer Meeting will make members aware of the business opportunities that exist within MFPA membership. While visiting with our Associate Members be sure to fill up on BBQ! Page 2
Summer Meeting Schedule SATURDAY, JULY 22 6:30am-8:30am BREAKFAST BUFFET 7:00am-8:30am MISSOURI LOGGING COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING The Missouri Logging Council (MLC) was created by loggers for loggers. The purpose of this council is to provide a strength in numbers voice to loggers in Missouri. The timber industry plays a major role in Missouri s economy, and Missouri s loggers are a critical component in the forest to finished product process. The MLC is intended to create a forum for logger issues and provide an opportunity for its members to use this network of combined knowledge to better themselves and the industry. 8:30am-12:15pm GENERAL EDUCATION SESSION (See page 4 & 5) 12:30pm-2:00pm LUNCH & MEMBERSHIP MEETING Association news, guest speaker, board member recognition, incoming president induction, Logger of the Year Award, PAC raffle, silent auction, and more... SATURDAY EVENING EVENTS 6:30pm MEMBERSHIP DINNER 7:30PM-10:30PM THE BRANDON CUNNING BAND MUSIC AND DANCING ENTERTAINMENT (More information on this event is in the events section on page 9) Membership Meeting and Luncheon Guest Speaker. Our new member to the MFPA team, Fred Smith, will speak to the membership about the launch of the MFPA Logging School and the opportunity to host it s first class this October! The Missouri State Logger Award. Missouri Department of Conservation will present the Missouri State Logger of the Year Award recognizing Professional Timber Harvester Trained Missouri loggers who are practicing sustainable forest management, have good forest product utilization, and are implementing Best Management Practices. The MFP Political Action Committee Raffle. MFP PAC was established to compliment the association s legislative programs. The purpose is to financially support candidates and causes that are beneficial to industry interests. The auction held at the summer meeting is a big fundraiser for the committee. Check out the 3-piece Yeti cooler set up for auction! (Page 9) Log A Load for Kids Auction. We will have items up for auction with proceeds going to support our Log A Load for Kids Charity. Vera Bradley 3-piece set especially for our member ladies including large travel duffel, hanging travel organizer, and coin purse. Page 3
General Education Session Railroad Ties, What Can We Expect Next? by Jim Gauntt Executive Director, Railway Tie Association James is a 38-year veteran of the wood preserving industry having worked as Director of Product Acceptance for Osmose Wood Preserving Company, and as Vice President-Sales for Randall Brothers - a 120-year old architectural millwork and building material manufacturer/distributor. During his tenure with Osmose, Gauntt was primarily responsible for new product promotion of both fire-retardant treatments and CCA wood preservative products. Working directly with building codes and in the architectural markets he helped build a national market for Osmose brands. Since 1995 he has held the position of Executive Director of the Railway Tie Association - a 98-year old timber trade association dedicated to improving the life-cycle economic performance of the engineered wood crosstie system. He is responsible for publishing RTA s Crossties magazine, conducting training sessions on tie grading, and hosting the RTA Annual Symposium and Technical Conference. Gauntt is the published author of numerous articles, papers and publications on the subject of wood tie research and wood tie performance and a frequent speaker on wood preserving and tie industry subjects. Railroad tie markets across the United States have significantly softened over the past 12 months causing concern throughout the forest products industry. The cause for declined tie purchases will be discussed along with market projections for the rest of 2017 and 2018. Drone Feasibility in the Forest Products Industry by Chris Thiltgen Regulatory Compliance Manager for Capital Quarries Chris is the Regulatory Compliance Manager for Capital Quarries located in Jefferson City, MO. He has held this position for 4 years after receiving a B.S in Biology and M.S in Environmental Management. He is responsible for handling regulatory and compliance issues for all of Capital Quarries operations in Missouri. Capital Quarries is utilizing a drone to fly and photograph their quarry operations to monitor regulatory compliance and this experience will be shared with MFPA members. The technology could be useful for many applications in the forest products industry. Examples of the information that can be obtained from a drone will be shared along with an outside demonstration of flying the machine. Hardwood Market Report Trends by Andy Johnson Assistant Editor for the Hardwood Market Report Andy is assistant editor for the Hardwood Market Report, based in Memphis, TN. His hardwood industry involvement dates back to 1989 and includes extensive experience in lumber production, processing, purchasing, and sales. Andy has almost 20 years of experience as an editor and market analyst reporting on trends in demand and pricing for North American and tropical hardwood lumber domestically and internationally. The Hardwood Market Report, the company s flagship publication, is considered the authoritative report on North American hardwood pricing and markets, and has been published without interruption since 1922. The company also publishes the HMR Executive, a monthly publication concentrating on issues that influence business activity for hardwoods; and the HMR Import Newsletter, a new monthly publication detailing trends in markets and pricing for major temperate and tropical hardwood lumber species imported into the U.S. Andy Johnson of the Hardwood Market Report will offer a snapshot of trends in domestic and international markets for U.S. hardwood lumber and explain the leading factors now driving market trends. Page 4
General Education Session Log A Load for Kids 101, Why your donations are so important? by Kristen Fritschiek Children s Miracle Network Coordinator Kristen was in the Air Force for 6 years and graduated William Woods University in 1995 with a Bachelors in Marketing and in 2005 with a Master s in Business. I have done everything from work in a Hardware store to selling Pharmaceuticals. I have worked for MU Health Care for 10 years and with the past 4 years being the Coordinator of Children s Miracle Network. The most fulfilling thing about this job is twofold: meeting amazing people like the loggers and helping sick or injured kids have a better quality life. Children s Miracle Network (CMN) National Fast Facts CMN is the alliance of premier children s hospitals in North America. CMN hospitals treat over 17 million children each year for every disease and condition imaginable. CMN serves its hospitals by raising the much needed funds to pay for life saving equipment, charity care, and break through research. CMN raises funds through a number of corporate sponsors and events such as Radiothon. Since 1983, CMN has raised billions for hospitalized children most of which was donated a dollar or two at a time. CMN was co-founded by Marie Osmond and John Schneider through the Osmond Foundation in 1983. CMN at MU Children s Hospital Local CMN Programs raised approximately $1,056,719.00 in 2016. This is the 3nd year of breaking the million dollar mark! MU Children s Hospital is one of 170 CMN Hospitals and became affiliated with CMN in 1984. CMN has raised millions of dollars for MU Children s Hospital since 1984. All money raised in Mid-Missouri stays in Mid-Missouri benefiting MU Children s Hospital. Donations to CMN are used to fund programs, purchase equipment and provide education for staff and patients. How CMN Funds are used at Children s Hospital CMN funds are used for the greatest need at Children s Hospital that will provide the most benefit to our patients. 100% of donations are kept local. NO child is ever turned away due to their family s inability to pay. Sawmill Residuals, Market Trends in Missouri and Beyond by Brian Brookshire Executive Director, Missouri forest Products Association Sawmill residual markets have drastically changed since Verso closed their doors approximately one year ago. MFPA has been responding to member concerns regarding the future for sawmill residuals and we have launched a study to investigate new and emerging markets for the material. Engineers from Burns and McDonnell and Missouri Science and Technology launched the study in March and valuable information is beginning to emerge regarding market potential for sawmill residuals. 2017 Legislative Wrap Up invited Congressman Jason Smith, District 8 Jason was elected to represent Missouri s Eighth Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives during a special election in June of 2013. As a member of the 115th Congress, Jason serves on the Ways and Means Committee. Jason is committed to fighting intrusive government regulations, increasing agriculture markets and protecting his constituents rural way of life. Page 5
2017 Summer Meeting MFPA Associate Members Exhibition Calling all MFPA Associate Members, join us at the Summer Meeting July 21-23rd and participate in the annual MFPA Associate Members Exhibition!! MFPA is preparing this event to be held during the Summer Meeting that will benefit all members. During the Welcome Reception and BBQ, exhibit booths will be available for Associate Members to display and promote their services to fellow Industry and Logging Members who may utilize their services and equipment. MFPA Associate Members Exhibit Registration Friday, July 21st Each exhibit booth includes a 30 x6 table and two chairs Exhibit fees: $75.00 Exhibitor set up: Friday 4:00pm Exhibit times: Friday 5:30pm - 9:30pm Company Name: Contact Name: Payment Method: Check payable to Missouri Forest Products Association Credit Card Mastercard Visa Card Number Exp Date Zip Code Name on Card Please return this form to: Missouri Forest Products Association 505 East State Street Jefferson City, MO 65101 or fax to: 573-636-2591 or email to: Laura@moforest.org Questions? Call 573-634-3252 Page 6
Summer Meeting Sponsor Opportunities Support your association by sponsoring a meeting or event at the 2017 Summer Meeting (Get your sponsorships in early to be recognized in the Summer Meeting Agenda) Friday Committee Meeting Refreshments Forest Health $200 Education & Technical Services $200 Governmental Affairs $200 MFP PAC $200 Board of Directors Meeting Refreshments $200 Co-Sponsors $200 each Welcome Reception Exclusive Sponsor $1500 Co-Sponsors $500 each $500 Saturday Missouri Logging Council Board and General Membership Meeting $200 Co-Sponsors $200 each Membership Continental Breakfast $300 Co-Sponsors $300 each General Session Exclusive Sponsor $1200 Co-Sponsors $200 each $200 General Session Breaks $250 Co-Sponsors $250 each Dinner Exclusive Sponsor (dinner only, not entertainment) $1200 Co-sponsors $400 each $400 Name: Company: Return form to MFPA by mail: 505 East State Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101 fax: 573-636-2591 email: laura@moforest.org call: 573-634-3252 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Page 7
Summer Meeting Events - Join Us! 2017 Summer Meeting Log A Load For Kids Golf Outing MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Old Kinderhook Sunday, July 23 rd 8:00am **Sign up on the Summer Meeting Registration Form** SPONSOR THE GOLF TOURNAMENT Support The Missouri Logging Council by being a sponsor Golf Tournament Food and Beverage Sponsor a Hole Sponsor Longest Drive Sponsor Closest to Pin $300 $250 $250 $100 $100 As a sponsor, you will get your name on a placard placed on a green, a tee box, or attached to food and beverage area. Your sponsorship will also be recognized in newsletters and on the MFPA web site. Company Name Company Contact Payment Method: Check payable to Missouri Forest Products Association Mastercard Visa Card Number Exp Date Zip Code Name on Card Return form to MFPA by mail: 505 East State Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101 Fax: 573-636-2591 Email: mark@moforest.org Call: 573-634-3252 Log A Load for Kids is the charity MFPA contributes to through sawmills and loggers donating the value of truck loads of logs and various members participating in fund raisers that include skeet shoots and golf tournaments. The Log A Load for Kids program raises funds for treatment, education, and research associated with children s health and these funds are donated to Children s Miracle Network Hospitals. Join us during the Summer Meeting for the Missouri Logging Council Golf Tournament Fund Raiser on Thursday or the MLC Family Golf Outing on Sunday for Log A Load for Kids! These events will be held at The Excelsior Springs Golf Resort. The entry fee is $100, but you can still help the kids if you can t golf. Donate any amount to Log A Load for Kids at anytime. Another way to support Log A Load for Kids through this event is through the sponsorships listed above. Call 573-634-3252 or email mark@moforest.org for more information and to sign up to play and sponsor.
Summer Meeting Events - Raffle MFP PAC Raffle The Missouri Forest Products Political Action Committee is raffling a 3-piece set of Yeti Coolers retailing for $1000. We will be selling tickets for $100 and they will be sold until noon Saturday, July 22. The Yeti drawing will happen during the Saturday membership meeting and you do not need to be present to win. Please consider purchasing raffle tickets to support the MFPPAC and possibly win a set of Yeti coolers. To purchase a ticket Contact Beverly at 573-634-3252 or Beverly@moforest.org. Summer Meeting Events - Entertainment Join us Saturday evening for dinner, music, and dancing. We are bringing the entertainment to us at Old Kinderhook! We are excited to have our family dinner entertainment coming to us again this year! We welcome The Brandon Cunning Band on Saturday night and some 50 s Memphis Rock n Roll. Straight from Memphis Beale Street, Brandon Cunning will be rocking the great sounds that take us back to a simpler time. It doesn t get more authentic than this. Get ready for a jumping good time as Brandon and his band deliver the goods! Relax and enjoy the afternoon on the lake, at the pool, in the spa, at the outlet mall, or exploring Ha Ha Tonka State Park and we will see you at Grand Ballroom at 6:30 to begin a great evening good music and fun!!
Book Your Hotel Room Today! Old Kinderhook at the Lake of the Ozarks Old Kinderhook offers our Association a quaint venue that will exclusively serve our members attending the Summer Meeting. Our member attendees will fill every room the hotel has to offer giving our meeting and our members priority in service. The setting of Old Kinderhook is such that we have the opportunity to take advantage of the outdoor setting as well as the inviting indoor setting. The intimate size of Old Kinderhook and it s amenities will keep our member kids and families active with things to do while at the hotel. Things to do at Old Kinderhook include a full service spa, indoor & outdoor pools, fitness center, bocci ball, fishing, yard games including washers, bean bag toss and hillbilly golf, yoga and water aerobics, and more... The Spa at Old Kinderhook Visit the friendly staff at The Spa at Old Kinderhook. They have three treatment rooms where you can choose from a massage, body treatment, spray tans, facial or waxing. Enjoy a Pedicure or Manicure in the Mani/Pedi room. They have full amenities for your use after any treatment of your choice, including a shower and steam room! Please call in advanced for appointments 573.317.3519. Open 7 Days A Week: 10:00am-5:00pm. www.oldkinderhook.com/spa.asp Let s get together and play at the lake! Boating, fishing, paddle boards, kayaks, volleyball... We can talk to the hotel staff about your interest in renting water craft and playing volleyball. *Hotel Reservations* Old Kinderhook Reservations are made directly with the hotel MFPA room rates are listed below for the many options available. thursday, 7/20/2017 Friday, 7/21/2017 Saturday, 7/22/2017 Guestrooms in The Lodge Rate $129.00 $129.00 $129.00 1 Bedroom Golf Cottage Rate* $179.00 $179.00 $179.00 2 Bedroom Golf Cottage Rate* $279.00 $279.00 $279.00 3 Bedroom Villa Rate* $379.00 $379.00 $379.00 3 Bedroom Residence Rat e* $379.00 $379.00 $379.00 3 Bedroom Patio Home Rate* $379.00 $379.00 $379.00 Rooms will be released after July 5 th RESERVATION PROCEDURE Call toll free, 888-346-4949 or 573-317-4314, option 0 and referencing Missouri Forest Products Association. To make reservations online visit www.oldkinderhook. com. From the opening page select stay, select group code and enter 170727MFPA to access the block of rooms. You will select your accommodations from the list of options and proceed with securing your room/unit.
2017 Summer Meeting Registration Company Employee Name(s) Address City/State/Zip Phone ( ) Email Company Employee(s) (Quantity) X $295 = $ (after 7/14 $315) Fill out this section for families attending multiple Summer Meeting events including Friday Welcome Reception and Saturday breakfast, lunch, dinner and dinner entertainment Spouse/Guest X $155 = $ (after 7/14 $175) Spouse/Guest Name Children 12 years and up X $75 = $ *Children under 12 are free for all functions of the MFPA meeting, but please note them Children under 12* X $no charge on the registration for meal counts. Children Names Fill out this section for families attending the Saturday Evening Dinner and Entertainment Only (not attending any other meeting events) Spouse/Guest X $106 = $ (after 7/16 $126) Spouse/Guest Name *Children under 12 are free for all functions Child age 12 years and up X $48 = $ of the MFPA meeting, but please note them Child under 12* X $no charge on the registration for meal counts. Children Names 3-Piece Yeti Cooler Set MFPA PAC Raffle Ticket Purchase Yes, I would like to purchase a raffle ticket(s) to support the Missouri Forest Products Political Action Committee Quantity X $100 = TOTAL $ Log A Load for Kids Golf Outing Fundraiser Sunday, July 23 rd - Old Kinderhook Golf Resort Quantity X $100 = TOTAL $ Person(s) Golfing *I can t make the outing but would like to donate to Log A Load for Kids Donation $ = TOTAL $ Please see other side of form to complete registration
PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Jefferson City, MO 65101 Permit No.239 505 East State Street Jefferson City, MO 65101-3038 Registration Payment Total Payment Summary Registration $ Spouse Registration $ Child Registration $ Raffle Ticket(s) $ Golf Tournament $ Log A Load Donation $ TOTAL $ Cancellation Policy: If cancelled 14-8 days out, refund will be 100%, 7 days out - 50%, 4-1 days out - 0%. Payment Method rcheck payable to Missouri Forest Products Association rcredit Card: rmastercard rvisa Card Number Exp Date Zip Code Name on Card Please return this form to: Missouri Forest Products Association 505 East State Street Jefferson City, MO 65101 or fax to: 573-636-2591 or email to: Laura@moforest.org Questions? Call 573-634-3252