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This year's meeting will
focus on the individuals and groups that affect us as forest landowners.
Not only will you get
two
chances to mingle with local and state representatives (and potential
representatives), but we will also visit with various agencies and
organizations in Montgomery -- all of whom have influence over the things that
concern us as landowners. |
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FRIDAY,
APRIL 28
TOURS & RECEPTION
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BUSES LOAD AT 12:30 PM
BUSES LEAVE AT 1 PM SHARP
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Tour Option 1
International Paper Containerboard Mill in Prattville* and
Capital Veneer Works, Inc.,*
Description: Have you ever
wondered what happens to those logs once they leave your property? See how
hardwood logs are turned into veneer and how pine pulpwood is turned into
unbleached Kraft linerboard.
Tour Leaders: Ted Crane & Ken Stacey at International Paper; Jason Adams or Jay
Cooper at Capital Veneer Works.
- Plus Added Bonus:
MSU’s Dr. Stephen Dicke will tell us 10 Tax Tips you should know.
*NOTE: Please wear
protective/comfortable clothing. No open-toed shoes, no heels, no dresses, no
shorts.
SCHEDULE
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1:00 PM SHARP |
Leave Guesthouse Hotel |
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1:15 PM |
Arrive at Capital Veneer
Works in Montgomery |
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2:45 PM |
Leave Capital Veneer Works,
head to IP in Prattville |
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3:15 PM |
Arrive at International
Paper mill |
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4:30 PM - 4:45 PM |
Leave International Paper
mill |
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5:00 PM |
Arrive back at Guesthouse
Hotel for reception |
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Tour
Option
2
White Oak Plantation
Description: Many
of us have asked ourselves, "How can I reasonably charge more for my hunting
land?" Come see how to manage your land for its maximum wildlife potential while
maintaining a viable timber investment.
Tour Leaders: Robert Pittman & Bo Pittman of White Oak Plantation; wildlife
experts Mark Thomas and Allen Deese.
SCHEDULE
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1:00 PM SHARP |
Leave Guesthouse Hotel |
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2:00 PM |
Arrive at White Oak
Plantation |
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4:00 PM |
Leave White Oak Plantation |
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5:00 PM |
Arrive back at Guesthouse
Hotel for reception |
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Advantage Forestry, LLC
Bach
& DeVos, Forestry and Wildlife Services
Brown
Manufacturing
Capital Veneer
Works, Inc.
Carignan
Forestry Consultants
Eiland Forestry & Real Estate
Federal Land Bank Association of South Alabama
The
Forest Shop
Forestry/Wildlife Integration, LLC
International Forest Company
International Paper
Kelley Forestry Consulting Services
Morgan Keegan
Morgan Stanley
National Auction Group
Nelson
Paint Company
Nestlé Waters
Resource Information Systems, Inc. (RISI)
Sawmill and
Woodlot Magazine
T.R. Brickman, RF,ACF
Treessentials Company
United Country Land Crafters of Montgomery
White Oak Plantation
FRIDAY "CANDIDATES - MEET & GREET" RECEPTION w/ EXHIBITS
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Don't miss this opportunity to engage
with candidates and incumbents on both a State and local level to discuss issues
that affect us as forest landowners!
Take advantage of this "meet and
greet" to mingle with your representatives and potential representatives and to
check out some services and supplies commercial exhibits.
Click here for a list of 2006 candidates and incumbents.
SPEAKERS/TOPICS
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TREE FARM PROGRAM
Frances Whitaker
AFA |
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PUBLIC FORESTRY EDUCATION
Chris Erwin
AFA/AFF |
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FIREWISE/CURRENT TAX LAW
Lou Hyman
AFC |
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WILDLIFE ISSUES
Stan Stewart
DCNR |
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LEGISLATIVE ISSUES & LOBBYING
Rosemary Elebash
National Federation of Independent Business/AFA |
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GIS MAPPING
Sarah O'Sullivan
AFC |
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FOREST PAC
Chris Isaacson
AFA |
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WILDLIFE ISSUES
Stan Stewart
DCNR |
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COST SHARE PROGRAMS
Arthur Hitt
AFC |
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GAME LAWS/ENFORCEMENT
Officers Grady Myers & Clint
Middlebrooks
DCNR |
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STATE HOUSE "STORIES" TOUR
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THE ROLE OF THE ADVISORY BOARD
TBA
DCNR |
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SATURDAY CONFERENCE
7:45 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday's conference begins
with an hour-long continental breakfast where we'll "meet and greet" with local
and state representatives and potential representatives. We will also have more
time with services and supplies commercial exhibits. Next, we’ll make rotating
stops to some Montgomery-area groups where we'll be presented with technical &
informational sessions that are of interest to forest landowners. We will also
tour the Alabama State Capitol building. |
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Alabama Forestry Commission
513 Madison Avenue | Montgomery, AL 36104 | (334) 240-9300
This state agency
provides protection and suppression from wildfires and professional technical
assistance to landowners to help us with forest management on our property. |
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Alabama Forestry Association
555 Alabama Street | Montgomery, AL 36104 | (334)
265-8733
This group
represents mills, loggers, and other vendors by promoting forestry-friendly laws
in the legislature and educating the general public on forestry concerns. |
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Alabama Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
64 N. Union Street | Montgomery, AL 36130 | (334)
242-3486
This agency is
responsible for the management of Alabama state lands and the creation and
enforcement of state hunting rules and regulations. |
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Alabama State Capitol Building*
Montgomery, AL 36104 | (334) 242-3935
The State Capitol was designated
a National Historic Landmark in 1962.
*NOTE: We will be required to
pass through a metal detector to enter the Capitol building, so please: no
knives, razors, or WMDs! |
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GuestHouse International Hotel & Suites
120 Madison Avenue | Montgomery, AL 36104 | (334)
264-2231
The hotel is AFOA’s annual
meeting headquarters hotel. About 100 rooms have been blocked off for AFOA
members, so reserve yours today! Note: this will be the departure location for
Friday's optional tours and Saturday's conference tours. The Friday evening
reception and Saturday morning continental breakfast will also be held in the
Hotel's Conference room.
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Forest Owner Advance Registration
- $25 per person plus optional
activities
Please print name as it is to appear on name tag |
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Annual Meeting & Tour Refunds
will be made if AFOA is notified by April 21
________ $25/person
advance SATURDAY† Conference & Lunch
($30 after April 21)
†NOTE:
When entering the Capitol Building, we will be required to pass through a
metal detector, so please: no knives, razors, or firearms!
________ $20/person FRIDAY
Pre-meeting Tour & Reception
(please select ONE tour per person)
£
International Paper Co. &
Capital Veneer Works
£
White Oak Plantation
________ $10/person FRIDAY Reception
without Tour
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Exhibitor/Sponsor
Registration
- $25 per person plus optional
activities
Please print name as it is to appear on name tag |
Name:____________________________
Spouse:___________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________
City: _____________________ State:___________
Zip: __________________
Phone: _____________ Fax:___________________
E-mail:_________________
Annual Meeting & Tour Refunds will be made if AFOA is notified by April 21
Sponsors:
[ ] Bus: $600
[ ] Platinum Sponsorship: $1,000
[ ] Gold Sponsorship: $500
[ ] Silver Sponsorship: $100
[ ] Bronze Sponsorship: $50
Exhibitors:
[ ] FRIDAY = $100 + $10** per person
[ ] SATURDAY = $100 + $25 per person
[ ] $10/person FRIDAY Reception without Tour
Attending the pre-reception tour is an additional
$10 per person. Please select 1 tour per person
£International
Paper Co. & Capital Veneer Works
£White Oak
Plantation
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