2008 Chapter Officers

Chair: Jon Sokol ()
Chair-elect: David Shostak ()
Past Chair: Scot Teverino ()
Secretary: Scott P. Jones ()
Treasurer: Susan Reisch ()

2008 News

Chapter Elections
It is that time of year when we all start thinking about politics and elections. This upcoming election may be the most important in recent history. I know that you all can't wait to cast your ballots soon. I am of course talking about the much anticipated Chattahoochee Chapter elections. This year we will be electing a Chair-elect and a Secretary. Below are brief descriptions of the two positions. Please feel free to nominate or volunteer to be nominated.

Officially, the Chair-elect, in the absence of the Chair, presides at Chapter meetings and acts for and assist the Chair in conducting Chapter affairs, as requested. The term is actually a two-year commitment: Year 1 - Chair-elect (1/1/09 - 12/31/09); Year 2 - Chair (1/1/10-12/31/10).

The position is not terribly time-demanding, but nevertheless fulfills an important functionality of the Chapter. All Chapter members are welcome to submit nominations and/or serve in this position.

The Secretary is responsible for recording the minutes during the meetings and sending the minutes to the Chapter members. This office requires only a one-year commitment.

Timeline
Immediately: Floor is open for nominations. Submit to Jon Sokol ()
November 17: Deadline to submit nominations
November 24: Ballots submitted to Chapter members
December 8: Deadline to submit ballots
December 12: Official election results submitted to SESAF

2008 Meeting Dates

Date: Tuesday, February 19, 11:00am
Location: Forest Landowners Association office (Atlanta, GA)
Speaker and Topic: Tim Lowrimore (GFA), GA Legislative Update
Scott Jones (FLA), Federal Legislative Update

Date: Mid-May, May 15, 11:00am
Location: Gail Lutowski (UGA), Walk in the Woods discussion
Speaker and Topic:Dale Higdon (GFC), Drought Implications on the GA Forest Industry

Date: August 15, 11:00am
Location: Wells REIT office (Norcorss, GA)
Speaker and Topic: Troy Harris (Wells), Update on Timberland Investments

Date: November 5, 11:30am
Location: Forest Landowners Association Office, lobby conference room (Atlanta)
Speaker and Topic: Member roundtable forum, featuring new SAF member Wade Camp
Meal: dutch-style lunch afterwards

Happy Hour Meetings

We have two objectives for these "happy hour" meetings. The first is to encourage networking among foresters as well as others interested in the forestry community. Please feel free to invite co-workers, attorneys, financial institutions, journalists, etc. Anyone who wants to meet a forester is welcome to join us. The other objective is to recruit new members into the SAF. If you know of any forestry professionals who are not members of SAF, please invite them as well.

These meetings will be very informal, with no agenda. Also, because of insurance requirements, drinks will be on your own. Meetings are tentatively scheduled every 4-8 weeks, with an advanced notice delivered directly to Chapter members by the Chair. Those interested should contact Jon Sokol ().

Scheduled Meetings: April 24, May 29, June 19, July 31, October 30, and November 20. All meetings will take place at 5:00 pm at Fado Irish Pub and Restaurant in Buckhead.

Community Service Event

The Chattahoochee Chapter is currently organizing a Walk in the Woods event for sometime in the Fall. Those with ideas or who are interested should contact Jon Sokol () or David Shostak ().

2007 Review

2007 Chapter Officers

Chair: Scot Teverino ()
Chair-elect: Jon Sokol ()
Past Chair: Joshua Harrell ()
Secretary: Charles A. Bradley, CF ()
Treasurer: Marie D. Pritchett ()
Communications Committee: Troy Harris, Chair ()

2007 Meeting Dates

Date: Thursday, February 1, 11:30am
Location: GP building - 51st floor (Pritchett)
Speaker and Topic: Steve McWilliams, GA Legislative Update
Scott Jones, Federal Legislative Update

Date: Monday, May 21, 11:00am (Meeting announcement)
Location: Forest Investment Associates' office
Speaker and Topic: Michael Kelly - Update on Timberland Investments
Notes: Lunch will be Dutch-style afterwards at Tin Lizzy's next to FIA office.

Date: Monday, August 20 (tentative)
Location: near Newnan, Georgia
Speaker and Topic: Tour of Scofield operation
Notes: Joint meeting with Pine Mountain Chapter

Date: Tuesday, November 20, 11:00am (tentative)
Location: Turner Foundation or Biltmore Hotel
Speaker and Topic: Turner Foundation Or Jim Stokes - Georgia Conservancy Or Earl Barrs - DNR Board Member
Notes: This meeting will have a conservation organization focus