Georgia Foresters Hall of Fame

Hall of Fame Recipients (list) | Nomination Form (pdf file)

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2008 Georgia Foresters Hall of Fame Committee

William R. (Bob) Lazenby ()
P.O. Box 2163
Gray, GA 31032-9514
Phone: 478.986.9558
Term Expires: 12/31/08

David K. Mitchell
P.O. Box 7625
Macon, GA 31210
Phone: 478.477.2227
Term Expires: 12/31/09

William L. Consoletti ()
3650 Ginger Drive
Columbus, GA 31909
Home: 706.561.8735
Work: 334.448.6403
Fax: 334.448.6476
Term Expires: 12/31/10

Earl Barrs ()
149 Lamar Street
Macon, GA 31204
Work: 478.741.8742
Fax: 478.741.8753
Term Expires: 12/31/11

W. Dale Greene ()
190 Doe Run
Athens, GA 30605
Work: 706.542.6652
Fax: 706.542.8356
Term Expires: 12/31/12

Nominating Procedure
Nominations Due June 1, 2008

It is the purpose of the Georgia Foresters Hall of Fame, a function of the Georgia Division, Southeastern Society of American Foresters, to honor foresters who have made outstanding and significant contributions to the forestry profession.

Any member, or past member, living or deceased, of the Georgia Division, Southeastern Society of American Foresters who, in the opinion of the nominators, has made outstanding contributions to the profession can be nominated. The nominee must be, or have been, a resident of the State of Georgia.

A dated, formal nomination stating the nominee's current address and telephone number must be presented to the Chair, Georgia Foresters Hall of Fame Committee by June 1 of each year to allow distribution to the Hall of Fame Committee members for their consideration before the annual committee meeting customarily held during the last week in June. The nomination must be signed by the principal nominator and include address and telephone number. An additional minimum of four supporting signatures must follow that of the principal nominator. All signers must be currently active members of the Georgia Division, Southeastern Society of American Foresters.

A detailed professional biography and other statements, not exceeding 300 words, emphasizing the nominee's professional contributions must accompany the nomination.

The Nomination Form is in pdf format. If you are unable to read pdf files, then click on the Adobe Acrobat logo, and download Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Following in a suggested nomination format.

Resume of Achievements and Contributions to Forestry

Please Note: Election to the Georgia Foresters Hall of Fame requires recognition of outstanding contributions to the broad field of forestry. These contributions should be documented in a concise, straightforward manner in those areas of activity pertinent to the nominee's professional accomplishments. Listed below are several criteria or activities which may be helpful in compiling this information. The list is obviously not inclusive, and it is intended only as a guideline for your use.

Contributions to Professional Forestry in One or More Categories

Widely recognized leadership role in the application of knowledge and service to forest resources.
Superior performance and service in the development and implementation of quality forestry programs at local, regional, or national levels.
Recognition of service and contributions through awards, honors, citations, offices, commissions, etc.
Participation and service to various SAF activities at the local, division, or national levels.
Recognition of problems and needs in forestry and efforts directed toward meeting these challenges.
Conscientious concern and effort in promoting professionalism among foresters, especially advising and assisting young professionals in achieving career goals.
Noteworthy contributions and support of forestry organizations or institutions through service, political activities and/or philanthropic means.
Notable contributions to the area of conservation through rational concern over environmental issues and problems and participation in local, regional, or national ancillary organizations.

Hall of Fame Recipients

1969	G. Norman Bishop Burley M. Luffburrow Charles Evans I.F. "Cap" Eldredge Bishop F. Grant Henry J. Malsberger William M. Oettmeier Bonnell H. Stone
1970	Alyn M. Herrick
1971	Ernst V. Brender C. Dorsey Dyer J.D. "Red" Strange
1972	B.E. Allen A.C. Connaughton L.W.R. Jackson
1973	H.C. Carruth Ben C. Meadows
1974	Frank A. Bennett S.B. Kinne, Jr.
1975	H. Guyton DeLoach
1976	John W. Cooper
1977	William H. McComb Jack T. May
1978	Douglass A. Craig
1979	Archie E. Patterson
1980	James F. Spiers Robert W. Cooper
1981	William A. Campbell John F. Sisley Vernon Yow
1982	Leon A. Hargreaves, Jr. George A. Anderson
1983	John C. Barber Frederick W. Haeussler Charlie Bonner Jones
1984	Jerome L. Clutter
1985	Claud L. Brown "Ted" W. Earle, Sr. J. Walter Myers
1986	H. Edward Ruark
1987	L. W. "Hoop" Eberhardt
1988	Harley Langdale, Jr. William Patrick Thomas
1989	None
1990	Barry F. Malac
1991	Joseph S. "Sid" McKnight
1992	W.B. (Bill) Oettmeier, Jr.
1993	none
1994	Eley C. Frazer III
1995	G. Edward Knapp Charles Fitzgerald
1996	none
1997	Robert L. Izlar John W. Mixon
1998	none
1999	William J. Barton
2000	A. Ray Shirley
2001	None
2002	James L. Gillis, Jr.
2003	William C. (Billy) Lancaster Arnett C. Mace, Jr.
2004	John Reid Parker
2005	None
2006	None
2007	W. Dale Greene Charles "Chuck" Place, Jr. Charles M. Tarver