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OREGON LOGGING CONFERENCE OLC President’s Welcome am honored to serve as president to visit with equipment dealers and manu- be followed by a wide variety of education of the 80th Anniversary of the Oregon facturers to learn about new technology in panels, seminars, industry speakers, and net- Logging Conference (OLC) and extend equipment and attend valuable panels and working events. Please review the complete to you an invitation to attend this annual seminars where you can earn Professional details in the comprehensive show guide. I I event, which will run February 22 - 24, Logger Credits—all in one location. encourage you to browse and find items that 2018. This year’s conference will begin the will help you and your companies continue evening of February 21 with the OLC pre- to grow in 2018. registration and hosted Meet and Greet The 9th OLC Log Loader competition sponsored by Wilcox and Flegel at the sponsored by Triad Machinery and Link- Eugene Hilton, immediately followed by the Belt will be held Friday, February 23, and Oregon Women in Timber Annual Auction Saturday morning, February 24, outside near and Dinner. the Wheeler Pavilion. Come support your The theme this year is “80 Years Evergreen local operators and enjoy the friendly com- and Growing.” The theme reflects the 80- petition. Sign up early, as space is limited. year history of the OLC and our industry, the See if your operator is the Best in the West. sustainability of our industry, and the never Friday, February 23 at 12:30 p.m., OLC ending need to grow our industry through First Lady Donna Kriege and wives of the continued education of the public and the OLC board of directors will be hosting the hiring of a younger workforce so we CAN 15th Annual Desserts for Dreams ladies continue to grow. Over the years, we have event, at the Eugene Hilton. This fundrais- seen many changes to a few of the traditional ing event will benefit St. Charles Hospice. ways we have logged, and with these changes, Friday evening we finish the conference at the work we do today continues to provide Rick Kriege, President the 80th Celebration cocktail party, dinner, for the future of our industry. and dance from 7:00 p.m. until midnight at “Thank you” to the talented OLC board We have more than 300 vendors who will the Eugene Hilton. Dance to live music pro- of directors, past presidents, and staff for bring the latest in equipment, parts, prod- vided by Outlaw Shine, sponsored by Kriege their support, hard work, and leadership. ucts, and service that are highly beneficial to Logging LLC, General Trailer, and Peerless They have done an outstanding job putting your company. I want to thank the exhibi- Corporation. together a program and show that continues tors for their participation in our conference. On Saturday, February 24, 9:00 a.m. to make the OLC the premier equipment Please take the time to visit their displays – 2:00 p.m., we open the doors free to our show in the west. and personally thank them for coming to industry families and the public. Join us for The Oregon Logging Conference the show. family fun and educational displays, spon- Foundation (OLCF) will sponsor our first Please join me on Thursday morning, sored by KEZI 9 News. Once again we will Future Forestry Workers Career Day event February 22, for the loggers’ breakfast, spon- host the High School Forestry Skills dem- on Friday of the conference. The OLCF, sored by Peterson Cat and Caterpillar. This onstration, sponsored by Nygaard Logging in conjunction with the Oregon Logging is a great opportunity to catch up with old and Warrenton Fiber Co. Conference and Oregon Women in Timber, friends and acquaintances. This year I have Make plans to attend the 2018 will host more than 500 high school students, invited Kathy Abusow, president and CEO Oregon Logging Conference - Logging, teachers, and career counselors at the con- of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc. Construction, Trucking, and Heavy ference. They will learn firsthand about the to give the keynote address. She has a great Equipment Expo. For more details, visit our career opportunities available in our indus- message to share with all of you. website, www.oregonloggingconference.com, or try, with or without a college education. We Following the morning session, there will call us at (800) 595-9191 or (541) 686-9191. look forward to hosting this event and plan be time for all to enjoy the massive equip- I want to express my sincere thanks to to continue doing so at future conferences. ment on display. The afternoon session will the event sponsors, friends of the OLC, and The OLCF continues to award numer- begin with the ODF Operators of the Year supporters of the OLC Foundation auction. ous scholarships to worthy students within and the first panel of the conference, Better Continuing to educate our industry and the forestry-related areas of study. Many of the Ideas/New Technology in Logging. public is vital to the success of our industry. young people who have received the OLCF To finish the day, come and join us for Your ongoing support and dedication are scholarships continue to work in the logging/ hosted beer, wine, or cider and good con- what makes this a great conference. timber industry today. The OLCF is a 501c3 versation at our famous Sawdust Bowl. I’ve been fortunate to meet many great and is accepting charitable donations to con- This fun social event will be held in the people who are involved in our industry. tinue this worthwhile program. Contact the Performance Hall at the fairgrounds both Thank you, and I look forward to seeing you OLC office for more information. Thursday and Friday afternoon from 4:30 at the conference. This year, as always, the OLC will have p.m. until 6:00 p.m., sponsored by Ritchie a traditional full equipment show with the Bros. Auctioneers, US Bank, and Carsen Oil. Rick Kriege, President latest technology in logging, construction, Friday morning, February 23, we will 2018 Oregon Logging Conference trucking, heavy equipment, and biomass start the day with the loggers’ breakfast, TW processing. You will have an opportunity sponsored by the Papé Group. Breakfast will 8 TimberWest | January/February 2018 | www.forestnet.com OREGON LOGGING CONFERENCE Plan to join us at the OLC Meet and Then join your fellow industry profes- Meet & Greet Greet Wednesday, February 21, from 4:00 sionals in the main level convention center p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Eugene Hilton’s for a hosted beer and wine event. What: OLC Meet & Greet Main Level Convention Center. This evening will be sponsored by Wilcox When: Wednesday, If you sent in your registration in ad- & Flegel. February 21, 4:00 p.m. Come on up and enjoy the fun! vance, your registration packet will be ready TW Where: Eugene Hilton, Main Level for you to pick up. If you haven’t registered, Convention Center volunteers will be there on February 21, ready to help you. www.forestnet.com | January/February 2018 | TimberWest 9 OREGON LOGGING CONFERENCE Thank You! to the 2018 Sponsors GOLD LEVEL SILVER LEVEL BRONZE LEVEL FRIENDS of the OLC Wartenbee Trucking 10 TimberWest | January/February 2018 | www.forestnet.com OREGON LOGGING CONFERENCE JOINJOIN US US AT AT THE THE OREGON OREGON LOGGING LOGGING CONFERENCE CONFERENCE - FEBRUARY- FEBRUARY 22, 22, 23 23 & &24, 24, 2018 2018 REGISTRATION APPLICATION REGISTRATION APPLICATION P.O. Box 10669 ∙ Eugene, OR 97440 ∙ Tel 541.686.9191 ∙ Fax 855.866.0572 P.O. 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