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President’s Welcome Logger Credits. All of which will be held at speaker for the morning will be Wiremu one location, the Lane County Fairgrounds Lee Edmonds, who will deliver an inspir- and Convention Center in Eugene, Oregon. ing motivational message “Standing in the The Oregon Logging Conference Gap.” Mr. Edmonds is sponsored by Waratah Foundation has awarded numerous schol- Forestry Attachments. arships to worthy students within forestry Friday morning, Feb. 26, we will start with related education. Many of the young people the loggers’ breakfast, sponsored by the Papé who have received the OLC Foundation Group. Breakfast will be followed by a wide scholarships continue to work in the log- variety of education panels and seminars, ging/timber industry today. industry speakers, and networking events Jeff Unger The OLC Foundation is a 501c3 and is throughout the three days. Please review the accepting charitable donations to continue complete details in the comprehensive show this worthwhile program. Contact the OLC guide. I encourage you to browse and find As this year’s OLC President, I would for more information. items that will help you and your companies like to extend an invitation to you to be a part I want to especially thank all the people prosper in 2016. of the 78th Oregon Logging Conference. who represent the equipment manufacturers, The 7th OLC Log Loader Competition This year’s conference kicks off on Feb. 24 dealers, and exhibitors. It’s their continued sponsored by Triad Machinery and Link- at 4:00 p.m. pre-registration with a hosted presence at the equipment show that provides Belt will be held Friday, Feb. 26 and Saturday Meet and Greet sponsored by Wilcox and you the opportunity to see the most modern morning, Feb. 27, near the Wheeler Pavilion Flegel at the Eugene Hilton, immediately machinery in the industry and talk directly in the outside display area. Come support your followed by the Oregon Women in Timber with their representatives. The conference’s local operators and enjoy the friendly compe- dinner and live annual auction. success is very dependent on these fine folks. tition. Sign up early as spots are limited. See if “Reaching New Heights with Forest Please spend time with the exhibitors and your operator is the “Best in the West.” Products” is the theme of this year’s OLC. thank them for attending. And Thank You, Plan to join us at the many social events, This theme reflects how today’s innova- to our many event sponsors. Your continued starting with the Sawdust bowl on Thursday tions and modern technology in logging support and dedication help to move this and Friday afternoons in the Performance equipment are helping our industry to grow, conference forward, providing the needed Hall from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. For the with more productive and operator-friendly education, collaboration, and networking. ladies, First Lady Lisa Unger invites you machines. Thank You to the OLC Board of Opening the conference this year, we to join her at the Eugene Hilton on Friday, Directors, past presidents, and staff for their will have three guest speakers on Thursday Feb. 26, 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. for the support, hard work, and leadership. They have morning, Feb. 25. Join us for the loggers’ 13th Annual “Desserts for Dreams” ladies done an outstanding job putting together a breakfast, sponsored by Peterson Cat and fundraising event. All proceeds will ben- program that continues to make the OLC Caterpillar Forestry. Following the presi- efit the Boys & Girls Aid. And on Friday the premier equipment show in the west. dent’s message, we will start the morning evening, we finish the conference with our This year, as always, we will have a tradi- with Thomas Maness, Dean of the College Celebration Buffet Dinner, Cocktail Party, tional full equipment show with the newest of Forestry at Oregon State University; and Dance from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. technology in logging, construction, truck- he will provide an update on the Forestry at the Eugene Hilton. ing, heavy equipment, and biomass process- program at the college. Our next speaker On Saturday, Feb. 27 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 ing. You will have an opportunity to visit will be Michael Green, Architect, Michael p.m, we open the doors free to the public with equipment dealers and manufacturers Green Architecture. His message will cover and our industry families . Join us for family to learn about the latest technology in equip- ‘why we should build wooden skyscrapers,’ fun and educational displays, sponsored by ment and attend valuable panels and semi- which reflects on our theme “Reaching New KEZI 9 News. Once again we will host the nar sessions where you can earn Professional Heights with Forest Products.” The closing High School Forestry Skills Competition, sponsored by Nygaard Logging and Warrenton Fiber Co. Come support these energized individuals. We have so much to offer you at the 2016 OLC: the opportunity to learn from the latest regulations, innovations, and technology being discussed and introduced at the conference; socializing with old and new acquaintances; and hands on time with the equipment people. You can even sit in the cab of one of today’s advanced forestry machines and see if it’s the right fit for you! Thank you and I look forward to seeing you at the conference. Jeff Unger, President 2016 Oregon Logging Conference Circle Reader Service Card 103 6 TimberWest | January/February 2016 | www.forestnet.com OLC Expands Meet & Greet The Oregon Logging Conference board is excited to see the 2016 What: OLC Meet & Greet OLC expand substantially from 2015 conference. When: Wednesday, February 24, 4:00 p.m. This year there will be 49+ more exhibitors displaying both inside Where: Eugene Hilton, Main Level Convention Center and out. The exhibitors range from those that are new to OLC to those that are coming back after a six-year hiatus. Plan to join us at the OLC Meet Conference Director Rikki Wellman says attendees will definitely and Greet held Wednesday, February 24, notice the difference. “The Auditorium, which has 13,000 square feet from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Main Level of additional inside exhibit space and Expo Hall 2, which has ad- Convention Center at the Eugene Hilton. ditional 7,200 square feet inside, have been added to the OLC fleet If you sent in your registration in ad- of buildings.” vance, your registration packet will be ready She adds, “New exhibitor Valley Freightliner has reserved one for you to pick up. Or, you can register on site and volunteers will third of the Auditorium and plans are in process to have a very nice be there, ready to help you. truck display. The other company exhibiting in this building is Brutus Then join your fellow industry professionals in the main level Truck Bodies. Expo Hall 2 will house various 10 x 10 booth ex- convention center for a hosted beer and wine. hibitors and a fantastic antique log trucks display from David Hull This evening will be co-sponsored by Wilcox & Flegel and the Family Antique Log Truck collection. The total inside exhibit space Eugene Hilton. for the 2016 show will be 95,000+ square feet.” Come on up and enjoy the fun! Enjoy the show! TW TW The Legend Returns. Introducing the New ™ ™ The newly designed professionalBIGGER sawbar now NO comes withSE a 15. tooth nose sprocket, which allows for higher chain tensions that improve efficiency. BTheE TTpatentedE 15R, tooth SMOOT sprocket and unique oilH feederER grooves CU workTT ING. together to reduce friction and wear which extends the life of the tip. 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