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American Loggers Council Annual Meeting
28th Annual Meeting • September 22-24, 2022 Branson Convention Center Branson, Missouri “The Show Me State”
On behalf of the American Loggers Council, the Missouri Loggers Council and the Missouri Forest Products Association, I invite you to attend our 28th Annual Meeting in Branson, Missouri, a visitor’s paradise.
Missouri is where the ALC was first organized in 1994 and we are proud to be hosting the 28th reunion of that initial gathering that took place in St. Louis.
All events will be based out of the Branson Hilton Convention Center Hotel that is directly connected to the Branson Convention Center, an easy drive from either the Springfield, Missouri Airport or the Little Rock, Arkansas airport.
Branson offers many opportunities for you to make this a family affair from our scenic natural attractions to theme parks and nightly entertainment should you choose to extend your visit. Our contract with the hotel allows up to three days before or after our event at our special group rate.
Shawnee and I are excited that you are visiting our part of the country and welcome you to the Mid-West where East meets West.
Shannon Jarvis President
ALC’s Live Auction – Friday, September 23, 2022
Item Name: ________________________________________________________________ Description of Item:__________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________ Estimated Value: _______________ Donor:_______________________________________ Contact person: ____________________________________________________________
The American Loggers Council is a nonprofit 501(c)(6)organization. Donations given to the ALC for auction items may not be written off as a charitable contribution. Please have all donated auction items turned in at the registration desk by noon Friday, September 23 to facilitate setting up the event in the Convention Center. Thank you! If you need to ship your auction item to the meeting: Shipments (boxes, packages, etc.) should not arrive at the hotel more than five business day prior to the start of an event or meeting. All shipments should be sent to the following address: Branson Convention Center, 200 E. Main Street., Branson, MO 65616. Please mark clearly on the package “For American Loggers Council Event 9-23-2022.”
CONFERENCE SPONSORS
Platinum Associate Membership ● Tigercat ● International Trucks ● John Deere ● Caterpillar ● Southern Loggers Cooperative ● Sierra Cascade Logging Conference Gold Associate Membership ● Bitco Insurance Co. ● Morbark ● Black Rifle Coffee Co. ● Biomass Power
Live Stream Conference Sponsor ● North American Timber Program
7 am–5 pm: Registration at hotel (exhibits open) 9 am-Noon: Missouri Virtual Logging Tour (optional) 6 pm–8 pm: Cocktail Welcome Reception at Convention Center (light hors d’oeuvres). Explore
Branson for dinner options 8 pm–9 pm: Executive Committee meeting, TBD
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
6 am–12 pm: Registration at hotel 6:15 am–7:45 am: Breakfast buffet, hotel 8 am–4 pm: Seminars and Guest Speakers, hotel, lunch included 9:00 am–3 pm: ALC Ladies tram tour of Dogwood
Canyon, lunch included. Drive your own vehicle or carpool required 6 pm-7 pm: President’s Reception-Convention Center 7 pm–10 pm: President’s Dinner & ALC Auction, Branson Convention Center
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
7 am-8 am: Registration at hotel 7 am–8 am: Breakfast buffet, Convention Center 8 am–9 am: Board of Directors meeting, Convention
Center 9:15 am–11:30 am: Full membership meeting 12 pm–1:30 pm: Full membership Awards Luncheon-
Sponsor recognition, Presidents Award & Logging
Activist of the Year Award 9 am–2:30 pm: Ladies—on your own in Branson 6 pm–7 pm: President’s Farewell Reception, Convention
Center 7 pm–10 pm: President’s Farewell Banquet, Roll Call of the States, Timber Harvesting’s Logging Business of the Year Award, Passing of the Gavel, Branson Convention Center Booking Your Hotel
We have made contracts with theHilton Branson Convention Center Hotel in Branson. Reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly at 1-417336-5400 or their national reservation line at 1-800634-8001. Be certain and use the group code LOG22 when making your reservation to receive the group rate. Room Rates Single/Double Run of House $154.00/night 2 Queen Beds Deluxe Room $154.00/night Group rates apply only to the specific room block as noted above and will be made available three days propr to and three days following the event based upon space and rate availability at the time the reservation is confirmed. All rates are subject to state and local taxes (subject to change). A parking garage is available across from the hotel.
The cut-off date is August 19, 2022, and it will be here before you know it! Getting There
The closest airport to Branson is the Springfield-Branson International Airport (SGF)—5 miles or 50 minute drive. (We are exploring arranging shuttle transportation to and from the airport.)
AMERICAN LOGGERS COUNCIL 28TH ANNUAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 22-24, 2022 • REGISTRATION FORM
(CIRCLE ONE) Mr. Ms. Mrs.
Name:________________________________________________ Nickname for badge: ________________________________
Company: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
Logging Association: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
City:_______________________________________ State:________________ ZIP: __________________________________
Phone:_____________________ Fax:_____________________ E-mail: ____________________________________________
FULL MEETING REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
● Thursday Virtual Logging Tour ● Thursday Welcome Reception ● Friday ALC Ladies Dogwood Bash ● Friday Seminars and Guest Speakers ● Friday President’s Reception, Dinner & Auction ● Saturday Awards Luncheon ● President’s Farewell Reception & Banquet ● Friday & Saturday Breakfasts
REGISTRATION FEES
PLEASE CHECK ONLY THE EVENTS YOU PLAN TO ATTEND. WE NEED AN ACCURATE COUNT.
ALC Member Registration Fee: √ Included Events √ ■ Early Bird Registration (postmarked by 8/21/2022) $350.00 ■ Thursday’s Missouri Logging Tour ■ On-Site Registration (after 8/21/2022) $400.00 ■ Thursday’s Welcome Reception ALC Member Spouse Registration Fee: √ ■ Early Bird Registration (postmarked by 8/21/2022) $325.00 ■ Friday—Logger Breakfast ■ Friday—ALC Ladies Dogwood Valley Nature Park Tour & Lunch ■ Friday—Seminars & Lunch ■ Friday—President’s Reception, Banquet & Auction ■ On-Site Registration (after 8/21/2022) $375.00
Non-Member Registration Fee: √ ■ Early Bird Registration (postmarked by 8/21/2022) $375.00 ■ Saturday—Logger Breakfast ■ Saturday—Full Membership Meeting
■ On-Site Registration (after 8/21/2022) $400.00 ■ Saturday—Full Membership Awards Luncheon ■ Saturday—Farewell Reception/Banquet
Please submit one form for each attendee. **Make copies if needed. Please check ONLY the events you plan to attend. We need an accurate count. I have encloded full payment for the events indicated for the total mount of $_________________ Please make check payable to: American Loggers Council For best rates, please complete and mail or fax by August 21, 2022 to: American Loggers Council • Attn: Registration 3961 Barker Rd. South., Gilbert, MN 55741 Questions? Email scott.dane@amloggers.com
CANCELLATION POLICY: Registration cancellation by August 10=full refund; cancellation by August 21=50% refund; cancellation after August 21=no refund. NO SHOW POLICY: Early bird registered attendees that do not cancel by August 21 will be billed.
Tidewater Is Opening Store In Marianna
Tidewater Equipment Co. announced the development of a new location in Marianna, Fla., expecting to set up at the old Safari helicopter site in the Marianna Airport Commerce Park. It plans to be in operation toward the end of June.
The business plans to start its newest location with a crew of eight to 10 workers and continue to add personnel for a team of 20 after their first year in the roughly 16,500 sq. ft. building.
Tidewater’s Regional General Manager Jackie Fleetwood says the jobs will range from entry-level parts counterpersons to skilled equipment technicians, and that area resident David Pollack will be the branch manager for Marianna. All other hires are expected to be local individuals that will receive on-the-job training in their positions.
The company has more than 20 locations across five states in the Southeastern U.S. Tidewater entered into a three-year lease with the city of Marianna in January.
Caterpillar Expands Engine Service
Caterpillar is expanding its service replacement engine program for owners of equipment powered by Cat engines, giving new alternatives to major engine overhaul. These options give users the opportunity to replace engines in a timely and cost-effective manner in comparison to a complete machine replacement. The program consists of four options, including new replacement engines, Cat Reman engines, short block engine replacements and heavy-duty long blocks.
Available now, Cat offers a broad range of replacement engines for equipment using engines up to a Cat C7.1, or 320 HP. The range provides quality results for a wide variety of heavy-duty applications, such as chippers, grinders, pumps, and compressors.
New replacement or Cat Reman engine solutions are faster and easier than a complete rebuild and deliver enhanced uptime and productivity. Additionally, the program helps equipment owners reach their sustainability goals by utilizing remanufactured components that may otherwise be sent to landfills. To get started, customers can contact their local Cat dealer.
TEC Is Named Sennebogen’s Best
Sennebogen LLC announced its 2021 annual Dealer of the Year winners, including its Top Dealer— Tractor & Equipment Co. (TEC), based in Birmingham, Ala. Employee-owned TEC operates 20 machine sales and service branches.
Envimat, a recent addition to the Sennebogen network and the first from South America to win recognition in Sennebogen’s distributor awards, was second, and Tyler Equipment of East Longmeadow, Maine rounded out the Top three.
Chairman of TEC, Dan Stracener, relishes the recognition for his company and his tight-knit team.
