2010 Georgia SAF Chapter Officers | Duties of SAF Officers
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Registration and Meeting Details
Register online here. Download the brochure and registration form here (pdf).
Sponsor Forms
The sponsor form can be accessed here (pdf).
Monday, August 23
11:00am: Golf Outing (optional) - Georgia Vets Memorial Golf Course. Members will register by emailing Josh () directly and will pay at pro shop
3:00-5:00pm: GASAF Executive Committee Meeting
4:00-6:00pm: Forest Technology in Action - LandMark Spatial Solutions (open to registered attendees)
6:00-7:30pm: Reception/Catered Dinner
Tuesday, August 24
7:15am: Breakfast
7:45am: Call to Order, Welcome and GASAF Report - Josh Harrell, GASAF chair, Wayne Worsham, GA ACF Chair
8:00am: From Turpentine to TIMOs or History of Forestry in Georgia - Bob Izlar, University of Georgia
8:45am: State of Georgia's Forest Report - Robert Farris, Georgia Forestry Commission
9:30am: Current Status of Timberland and Timber Markets - David Foil, Forest Resource Consultants
10:15am: Break
10:30: Tomorrow's Legacy (forest products, biomass, carbon) - Brooks Mendell, Forisk Consulting Including biomass, carbon, forest products markets
11:45am: Awards Luncheon
2:00pm: Eucalyptus Research and Commercial Viability - Jeff Wright, ArborGen
2:45pm: Advances in herbicides and nutrition management - Derek Dougherty, (Dougherty & Dougherty Forestry Services)
3:30pm: Growth and yield modeling advances, decision-making and impacts of current price ratios - Barry Shiver, ForesTech
4:00pm: Legacy of a forestry family in Georgia - Andy Stone, Superior Pine Products
4:45pm: Closing Remarks and Adjourn
Accommodations
The meeting will be held at the Lake Blackshear Resort and Golf Club in Cordele, Georgia. Enjoy a view of the sparkling lake while you enjoy a casual lunch or sunset dinner in Cordelia's Restaurant. After a busy day or when your meeting is over, kick back in EightyEights or drop in for a late night drink. When you're ready to relax, there are choices to fit any mood; golfing, hiking, fishing, swimming...or a workout in our fitness center. Take a leisurely dip in the pool or settle into a relaxing chair on the veranda with a good book.
A block of rooms have been reserved for the nights of August 23 and 24. Please mention "Society of American Foresters" when booking your room to receive the special conference room rates ($109 - Lodge/Villa Guestroom; $154 - 2-bedroom Cabins; room rates include taxes and fees). Visit www.lakeblackshearresort.com or call 1.800.459.1230 to reserve your room. Cut-off date for special room rate at Lake Blackshear Resort is August 6!
Sponsorhip/Exhibitor Opportunities
For information on sponsorship/exhibitor opportunities, contact Joshua Harrell () at 404.495.8636 or email. CFE and CLE credits will be made available.