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Inside NHLA Legislative Log Rules Corner
READER SERVICES 6 President’s Message 8 CEO’s Message 22 Job Board 23 Calendar
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THE MISSION OF NH LA To serve NHLA Members engaged in the commerce of North American hardwood lumber by: maintaining order, structure and ethics in the changing global hardwood marketplace; providing unique member services;
April 2016 ▪ Issue 166 National Hardwood Lumber Association PO Box 34518 ▪ Memphis, TN 38184-0518 901-377-1818 ▪ 901-382-6419 (fax) info@nhla.com ▪ www.nhla.com
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
MISSION LEADERS
Pem Jenkins Turn Bull Lumber Co. President
Orn Gudmundsson Jr. Northland Corporation Unique Services
Brent Stief Huron Forest Products Vice President
Mark Mah UCS Forest Group Rules
Scott Heidler Heidler Hardwood Lumber Co. Past President 2012-2014
Darwin Murray McClain Forest Products Structure
promoting North American hardwood lumber and
Mark Barford, CAE Chief Executive Officer
Jack Shannon J.T. Shannon Lumber Co. Industry Advocacy & Promotion
advocating the interest of the hardwood community
NHLA STAFF
Nordeck Thompson Thompson Appalachian Hardwoods Membership & Networking
in public/private policy issues; and providing a platform for networking opportunities.
Mark A. Barford, CAE Chief Executive Officer m.barford@nhla.com Renee Hornsby Director of Communications/Editor r.hornsby@nhla.com Melissa Ellis Smith Graphic Designer m.ellis@nhla.com Kristina Thomas Community Manager k.thomas@nhla.com
■■■ About the cover: Getting Away From It All is made from American red oak and cherry. This cocoon-like workspace was designed and made by Sebastian Cox for design legend Terence Conran in close partnership with furniture makers, Benchmark, as part of The Wish List presented during the 2014 London Design Festival. Photo by Petr Krejci Photography. For advertising inquiries: Contact John Hester, Director of Membership at j.hester@nhla.com or 901-399-7558.
Desirée Freeman Controller Rich Hascher Inspector Training School Instructor John Hester Director of Membership Dana Spessert Chief Inspector
COMMITTEE CHAIRS Dave Bramlage Cole Hardwood Membership Dan Caldwell Atlanta Hardwood Corporation Hardwood Advocacy Kevin Gillette Tioga Hardwoods Convention Scott Heidler Heidler Hardwood Lumber Co. Nominating Steve Jones Ron Jones Hardwood Sales, Inc Inspection Services Darwin Murray McClain Forest Products Finance Bucky Pescaglia Missouri-Pacific Lumber Co., Inc. Inspector Training School
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Cliff Nelson
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Rob Case
Project Development & Mgmt.
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Director of Operations
Client Service
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Mentoring Leadership
Nicholle Overkamp
Personal & Retirement Planning
Administrator
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Chief Financial Officer
Jason Meyers
Financial Advisor
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Leadership Lessons Learned from the Bylaws Vote to Allow Full International Membership A bylaws change proposal “to give full membership to companies headquartered outside the United States and Canada” was recently voted upon by the NHLA membership. The vote resulted in 80 votes in favor of to 75 votes against the proposed change. For clarification, in order to change a bylaw, a super majority of two-thirds of the vote in favor of is required to implement the change; this did not happen. As your President, I learned some valuable lessons during the voting process. First and foremost, I am sorry that I sent an email to the membership before the voting concluded identifying the vote tally and encouraging the membership to vote yes to pass the bylaws change. In hindsight, this was wrong and I should not have done it. I’d like to personally thank Dave Williams for pointing this out and giving me his perspective. The takeaway from all this is that when you are in a leadership position of a group such as NHLA it is unfair to publish a tally prior to the completion of voting. I compare this to the recent example of the networks not reporting on exit polls when projecting a winner in the recent primaries. Encouraging membership to vote is one thing, announcing the tally and encouraging the vote in one direction is another. What other lessons were learned from the process? In three simple words: communication, communication and communication. Good, clear, and repeated communication is needed to propose any change, especially one as sensitive as this one. This did not happen and it should have been done before the vote request was sent out. It also should have been communicated in person at a gathering such as the NHLA Annual Convention if at all possible. An in person gathering would allow open discourse to occur on the proposed change and allow members to have a voice versus having the vote occur in a vacuum. The international membership is important given the reality of markets and the changing structure of our customers. If a change of this magnitude is proposed in the future, it deserves to be vetted transparently and often. The final lesson learned is the vote identifies the challenge to the stated international vision in the NHLA strategic plan and I quote from our two most recent strategic plans: Strategic Plan Fall 2013 The vision of NHLA: To be the Global Standard for Hardwood Trade and Commerce Strategic Plan Fall 2015 (Not yet implemented by the Board of Managers)
I’d like to personally thank Dave Williams for pointing this out and giving me his perspective. Does this mean that there is a mis-match between the Board of Managers and the membership? While I am not certain of this, I do know that changes and strategic plans need to be carefully vetted at the board level and all board members need to express their respective concerns on the issues and again this needs to be communicated to the membership. My takeaway from this is while the leader needs to push for change, it is imperative that all stakeholders be communicated with fairly and accurately and as often as possible. Thanks again for the privilege of serving as your President!
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CEO’S MESSAGE
NHLA PLANS BUSY SPRING WITH NEW ACTIVITIES With spring weather now here, the NHLA staff is preparing for a busy season, which includes some new programs and services. This year the Association has entered the 21st century of technology by putting our Membership Directory aka the Buyer’s Guide into an app (which is short for application in the tech world). The app is designed to be used on your mobile phone and tablet or can even be downloaded to your desktop computer. Like the print publication, it lists members alphabetically by state, company name and services, but the most significant difference is that the information is updated monthly and the listings are interactive so that further company details and contacts can be gained by directly linking to the member’s websites and one-click calling from your phone. The information is timely, updated, and detailed, and the best part is you don’t have to carry around a book with you. Speaking of technology, to help you take advantage of the new digital promotion efforts that NHLA has recently initiated, we have a unique way of encouraging you to get online. Simply take a moment to follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/nhlaofficial, and you can enter to win an HBox that is awarded monthly. The HBox is a beautiful solid walnut creation with several unique hardwood items inside and frankly is not to be missed. Once on Facebook, click on the giveaway tag underneath the cover photo and then just follow the prompts and you are in the running to Win! While on Facebook take a moment to review the NHLA promotion efforts also on other social sites such as Twitter and LinkedIn. This summer NHLA is taking the Inspector Training School on the road and back to Antigo, WI starting May 16 – July 22. Renowned Memphis instructor Rich Hascher will be travelling North to lead the 180th version of the Inspector Training School. The facilities at Northcentral Technical College in Antigo are first class and we thank our local members for helping us to organize and support the class which is open to anyone no matter where you are located. Wisconsin in the summer can be very pleasant and Rich can take you fishing after hours! To register visit www.nhla.com/school. And finally, be on the look out for online convention registration opening midApril. The 2016 NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase features a return to our nation’s capitol, Washington, DC. The meeting will be held at the historic Shoreham Hotel (near the National Zoo). Being just three weeks away from the 2016 presidential election, the Opening Session will feature two wellknown political speakers, Charles Krauthammer and Robert Reich who will offer their insights from both sides of the aisle of what their expectations will be for the upcoming vote.
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We hope to meet-up with a number of members and share our excitement about what’s new at NHLA. You will see the NHLA staff at various industry meetings this spring and summer such as the NWFA Wood Flooring Expo in Charlotte this April, Expo Richmond in early May, and the International Woodworking Fair in Atlanta this August. We hope to meet-up with a number of members and share our excitement about what’s new at NHLA.
Mark Barford, CAE, Chief Executive Officer 901-377-1082 direct | m.barford@nhla.com
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SAVE THE DATE 2016 NHLA Convention Online Registration Opens
April 15
www.nhla.com/convention
THE NEW MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY APP IS UP AND RUNNING New for 2016, the NHLA Buyers Guide book will no longer be printed. In its place is the NHLA Membership App. The App is for your mobile phone, tablet or desktop computer. The app lists all members alphabetically, by state and by service. The app is updated monthly and provides interactive email and web links and one-click calling.
ATTRIBUTES Web and email links One-click calling Updated monthly
The app is available for download at www.nhladirectory.com. Please contact John Hester, Director of Membership at j.hester@nhla.com or call 901-399-7558 for advertising information.
April is Sustainability Month
BOX Giveaway Enter to WIN by following these 3 simple steps: • Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/nhlaofficial • Click the giveaway tab underneath our cover photo • Follow the prompts and you’re in the running to WIN! The winner will be announced on the last Friday of each month. Good luck!
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WATCHING OUR WEIGHTS By Dana Cole, Executive Director Hardwood Federation
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n emerging issue for the entire manufacturing and shipping community is the new Safety of Life At Sea (SOLAS) requirements that will take effect July 1 of this year. SOLAS is an international convention administered by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) which operates under the authority of the United Nations. The United States is a member of the IMO and one of 162 signatory nations to SOLAS. SOLAS is regarded as one of the most important international treaties concerned with the safety of mariners aboard merchant ships. It was first passed in 1914 in response to the sinking of
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the RMS Titanic. SOLAS also regulates the number of lifeboats vessels are required to have, general emergency preparedness and continuous radio watches. The IMO cites concerns about inconsistency of international weighing practices as the primary driver of the recent changes. Over or under estimating the weight of cargo can cause serious accidents, in port and on the water. The amendments to SOLAS have been on the books for some time, but are only now receiving attention from U.S. exporters as the compliance deadline looms. The new specifications will require shippers to physically
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Coast Guard Rear Admiral Paul Thomas announced at a recent forum that cargo ship owners and their flag states are solely responsible for compliance with SOLAS and that shippers are not on the hook for ensuring adherence to the new requirements. weigh containers and their contents before being loaded at the port of origin. Enforcement of this requirement begins July 1, 2016. The key issue is the new obligation requiring shippers to transmit to terminal owners and vessel operators the “verified gross mass” or VGM of each container. Two methodologies are provided under SOLAS for measuring VGM: 1. Weighing the filled container, which the shipper may or may not own; or 2. Adding up the weight of the packaging and goods, plus the TARE weight-empty weight of the container.
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One of the primary wrinkles causing angst is the exactness to which shippers will be held accountable to their weight declarations. As we know, forest products can accumulate moisture content in certain climates. To date, the Coast Guard, which is on point for enforcing the new requirement, has been silent on the tolerances that will be allowed for weight variations. The UK model for implementation allows for a 5 percent variance, but Coast Guard officials have not yet committed to whether variances will be acknowledged. Another concern that has been expressed is uncertainty around the tare weight. Shippers typically reference the empty container weight from the label that is imprinted on the door of the container. However, as we know, these containers are often repaired (particularly the floors) or reinforced with steel after they have been in use, which obviously renders the container manufacturer’s printed label obsolete and inaccurate. The bottom line is that shippers are concerned that their load will be pulled from the line at the port and not allowed to be loaded if weight numbers do not line up exactly. There are a host of other concerns as well, derived in large part to lack of information coming out of the enforcement bodies. As evidence of this, Coast Guard Rear Admiral Paul Thomas announced at a recent forum that cargo ship owners and their flag states are solely responsible for compliance with SOLAS and that shippers are not on the hook for ensuring adherence to the new requirements. This statement took shippers in attendance at the conference and fellow panelists by surprise. We are also picking up signals that ocean carriers are starting to take some ownership of working with shippers to facilitate container weight reporting and making tare weight of containers available to the shipping public. This is encouraging as we are seeing some movement in a positive direction on this issue. Regardless, your Federation team is ramping up on this issue and participating in shipper coalition meetings to identify opportunities where we can be helpful. We will keep you regularly apprised of developments.
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GROWN IN SECONDS, A NEW WEBSITE LAUNCHED BY AHEC, DEMONSTRATES SUSTAINABILITY OF AMERICAN TIMBER
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The Grown in Seconds website shows how nine impressive projects, initiated by AHEC, and created in partnership with some of the leading lights of design and architecture, have imaginatively used American hardwoods in a variety of ways. Most importantly, it demonstrates the environmental Life Cycle Assessment of each piece and gives a calculation of how quickly the material used would naturally grow in the forest. In some instances the timber used in the construction of these objects will have taken just seconds to grow, such is the wealth of resource available. Examples shown on the site include a spectacular M.C. Esher-inspired staircase that would take just two minutes to replace, a design-savvy shed (a mere 14 seconds), a wooden workspace (five seconds), decking (25 seconds) and even a bespoke pencil sharpener (0.02 seconds). This platform, www.growninseconds.org, together with the AHEC website, will provide environmentally concerned architects, developers and manufacturers with an easy source of
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The US Forest Service Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) program (www.fia.fs.fed.us/tools-data) has gathered this data for decades, tracking the rate at which each species of American timber grows and is harvested, by county, across the entire country. This resource has been used to calculate how long it takes for an entire forest to replace the material used in certain creative projects. Examples of all the projects which feature on the Grown in Seconds website include: GETTING AWAY FROM IT ALL Made from American red oak and cherry that took less than five seconds to grow.
information to help them select the most suitable materials for their projects. The American Hardwood Export Council promotes the use of indigenous American hardwoods to international architects and designers. This new website, illustrating how quickly American hardwood can grow and regenerate, and the effect of the manufacturing process on the overall environmental impact of the piece, will further reinforce the argument that American hardwoods are a highly sustainable material. Around a third of the United States is forested and nearly half of this resource is devoted to growing and harvesting hardwood. These forests are so vast and trees are felled so selectively that the timber that is cut down, dried, milled and machined to make furniture, buildings or products is replaced by natural regrowth within a matter of seconds. In many cases, the annual growth rate of the hardwoods in the American forest far outweighs the harvest rate; just 40% of the American cherry which naturally regrows each year is harvested. W W W. N H L A .CO M
This cocoon-like workspace was designed and made by Sebastian Cox for design legend Terence Conran in Getting Away From It All close partnership with furniture makers, Benchmark, as part of The Wish List presented during the 2014 London Design Festival. Note: Getting Away From It All is skilfully constructed from American cherry and steam bent American red oak, the most abundant hardwood in the US forests. Each year 8.6 million m3 of cherry and 51.9 million m3 of red oak grow across the American forests. In contrast, only 3.5 million m3 of cherry and 32.4 million m3 of red oak are actually harvested. This vast availability but underutilisation means that it takes less than five seconds for the American forests to grow the amount of red oak and cherry used in Getting Away From it All. The American hardwood in the whole structure absorbed and stores 317kg CO2 and has a cradle-to-site carbon footprint of just 248kg CO2 equivalent. For more information and images of Getting Away From It All and The Wish List http://www.americanhardwood.org/newsevents/the-wish-list/projects/workspace/
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The Endless Stair
THE ENDLESS STAIR Made from cross-laminated American tulipwood that takes just two minutes to replace. The Endless Stair is an extraordinary installation designed by the dRMM architecture practice, led by Alex de Rijke and engineered by Arup. The piece was presented outside Tate Modern on London’s Southbank during London Design Festival 2013. Endless Stair was devised with M.C. Esher’s popular drawings in mind and made from cross laminated American tulipwood and took inspiration from the structural, social and artistic possibilities of the staircase as an architectural feature in itself.
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incredible 14,572kg of CO2, which is significantly more than the cradle-to-site carbon footprint of only 13,173kg CO2 equivalent. For more information and images of the Endless Stair: http://www.americanhardwood.org/news-events/endless-stair/ PAUL’S SHED Made from American ash that took 14 seconds to grow. Paul’s Shed was designed and made by Nathalie de Leval for designer Paul Smith, in close collaboration with furniture makers, Benchmark, as part of The Wish List presented during London Design Festival in 2014.
Note: During a single year, 32.6 million m3 of tulipwood grow in the American forests. Conversely, only 13.3 million m3 are harvested.
Note: It is constructed from thermally modified American ash to make it suitable for outdoor use and it rotates so the commissioner can take advantage of the sun or shade at any time of the day.
Despite its size, it only takes two minutes to replace the 100m3 of tulipwood used to create the Endless Stair, through natural regrowth in the American hardwood forests. It stores an
In a single year, 12.3 million m3 of American ash grows across America, while only 5.3 million m3 is cut. This means that it
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Its size means that the shed stores 1,450kg of CO2 but even with the energy intensive thermal modification used to treat the ash and the number of metal fixings required in its construction it only has a cradle-to-site carbon footprint of 1,084kg CO2 equivalent.
AHEC The Wish List_Smith_Paul's Shed_©Petr Krejci Photography
For more information and images of Paul’s Shed and The Wish List: http://www. americanhardwood.org/news-events/the-wishlist/projects/smith-de-leval/ * http://growninseconds.org/
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THIS MONTH: RULE CLARIFICATIONS FOR WALNUT AND THE DEFINITION OF STAIN By Dana Spessert, NHLA Chief Inspector
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uring a recent international lumber grading short course conducted by NHLA, the instructor was challenged on a Rule pertaining to the width of a board. The question was in regards to the width of a board in kiln dried FAS Walnut 6 feet and 7 feet long, when the board is considered 8 inches wide and allowed two standard defects. The answer to this question is complicated as there are two different areas of the NHLA Rules Book that cover this situation. The first area of reference is the Standard Kiln Dried Rule on page 56, of the 2015 edition of the NHLA Rules Book. The Rule is: “… the minimum widths mentioned in all grades may be 1/4” scant in width and the 10% admitted by Paragraph 10 may be 1/2” scant in width. In other respects the rules for grading air dried lumber shall apply.” The second area of reference that covers this particular example is in paragraph 10, Minimum Widths and it states: “Ninety percent of the minimum widths mentioned in all grades of lumber shall be full width; the remaining 10% may be up to 1/4” scant in width. This rule also applies to each stock width and to any specified width.” Due to the specified width of 8” and wider in 6’ and 7’ Walnut FAS allowing for two Standard Defects after kiln drying the board could be 7 ¾” wide. For every nine boards that are 7 3/4” you may have one 7 1/2” board that would be considered 8” wide for this rule.
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Opposite page top: Enzo sideboard in walnut by Rosanna Ceravolo Design. Opposite page bottom: Boss Executive table in walnut by Riva 1920®
Another Rule that recently required clarification was regarding Stain. Stain is mentioned numerous times in the NHLA Rules Book and the specific question was related to paragraph 26, on page 9 of the 2015 version. Paragraph 26 states: “Stain, including spots in which the disintegration has not proceeded far enough to soften or otherwise change the hardness of the wood perceptibly, will be admitted in grades of species where the rules specifically state stain is admitted or in grades of species specifying Sound Cuttings.” This definition of Stain is very similar to the definition for Incipient Decay: “The early stage of decay that has not proceeded far enough to soften or otherwise perceptibly impair the hardness of the wood. It is usually accompanied by a slight discoloration or bleaching of the wood.” Both of the definitions are very similar as they both are referring to stain or discoloration that is preceding any degradation in the strength of the wood. The simple way to resolve the question as to whether or not the above would be allowed in a Sound Cutting is a judgement call by the Inspector to determine if the wood has softened or impaired the hardness of the wood. If not, then it would be allowed in a Sound Cutting, if so then it is not allowed and would be considered rot or decay. I hope this month’s article has been informative and has offered some guidance to the Rules in question. Please send all Rules questions to the Chief Inspector at d.spessert@nhla.com.
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JOB BOARD
LUMBER INSPECTOR
HARDWOOD LUMBER INSPECTOR
Boehm-Madisen Lumber is seeking a lumber inspector. Lumber inspectors are responsible for the inspection of upper grade hardwoods and must be able to pull custom proprietary grades. Other responsibilities include setting up run orders for site planer to inspect.
Tag Lumber Services is looking to hire a full-time Hardwood Lumber Inspector. Primary duties and responsibilities include consistent and accurate grading of green and dried lumber. The successful candidate must be NHLA certified or equivalent experience and have the flexibility and ability to work in a team oriented, fast paced work environment.
Boehm-Madisen is a third-generation family owned wholesale stocking distributor of hardwood lumber and forest products and offers competitive pay and a full benefits package. To apply, please call 262-544-4660. Boehm-Madisen N16W22100 Jericho Dr | Waukesha, WI 53186 Phone: 262-544-4660
Applicants must have a high school degree or GED equivelant and an additional 2 years experience in the field. This is not an entry level position and will require proven competencies. To apply please visit: https://tag.hiringthing.com Tag Lumber Services Winchester, VA
KILN TECHNICIAN Tag Lumber Services is seeking a Kiln Technician. Kiln Technician is responsible for operating approximately 700mpf of lumber in kilns to dry wood to specified moisture content for the purpose of maximizing kiln capacity and minimizing degrade among various other duties.
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Applicants must have general background knowledge of lumber and drying principles, leadership skills and experience in the field. This position may also be combined with a facility maintenance role.
Northeastern States Kilns offers competitive pay. To apply please fax resume to Dale at 518-863-2656.
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Northeastern States Kilns is seeking a hardwood lumber grader for their Pleasantville, PA location. Applicants must be able to use the NHLA lumber grading rules to determine species and grade of lumber.
Northeastern States Kilns Pleasantville, PA 16341 | Phone: 814-589-1999
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* To view current job postings or to post a job, visit www.nhla.com/jobs.
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WH ERE IN THE WOR LD IS N H LA? 2016 Kentucky Forest Industries Association Annual Meeting April 5-7 | Louisville, KY Attending John Hester, Director of Membership
IWPA World of Wood Convention April 5-8 | Austin,TX Attending John Hester, Director of Membership
4-Day Lumber Grading Short Course
Millersburg, OH | June 6-9 | Yoder Lumber Co., Inc. Instructor: Barry Kibbey, NHLA National Inspector Contact: Gayla Fleming | 614-497-9580 | info@ohioforest.org
3-Day Lumber Grading Short Course
Portage Lake, ME | June 14-16 | Maine Woods Co., LLC Instructor: Jack English, NHLA National Inspector Contact: Becky Miller | 901-399-7569 | b.miller@nhla.com
4-Day Lumber Grading Short Course
Sandy Lake, PA | July 18-21 | McKeever Environmental Center Instructor: Barry Kibbey, NHLA National Inspector Contact: Fran Bores | 724-376-1000 | info@mckeever.org
NHLA Board of Managers Meeting April 18-20 | Charleston, SC Belmond Charleston Place
Flex-Day Lumber Grading Short Course
NWFA 2016 Wood Flooring Expo April 27-30 | Charlotte, NC Participating John Hester, Director of Membership and Renee Hornsby, Director of Communications
Memphis, TN | July 25-29 | NHLA Headquarters Instructor: Rich Hascher, NHLA ITS Instructor Contact: Becky Miller | 901-399-7569 | b.miller@nhla.com
Inspector Training School Progressive Program: Block 1
EXPO Richmond May 13-14 | Sandston, VA Participating John Hester, Director of Membership and Renee Hornsby, Director of Communications
Memphis, TN | August 8-19 | NHLA Headquarters Instructor: Rich Hascher, NHLA ITS Instructor Contact: Becky Miller | 901-399-7569 | b.miller@nhla.com To enroll visit: www.nhla.com/school
The International Woodworking Fair (IWF)
5-Day Lumber Grading Short Course
August 24-27 | Atlanta, GA Participating John Hester, Director of Membership and Renee Hornsby, Director of Communications
Marcus Hook, PA | August 15-19 | Alan McAllvain Co Instructor: Barry Kibbey, NHLA National Inspector Contact: Becky Miller | 901-399-7569 | b.miller@nhla.com
Inspector Training School 181st Class
EDUCATION & TRAIN I NG Inspector Training School Progressive Program: Block 1
Memphis, TN | April 4-15 | NHLA Headquarters Instructor: Rich Hascher, NHLA ITS Instructor Contact: Becky Miller | 901-399-7569 | b.miller@nhla.com To enroll visit: www.nhla.com/school
Memphis, TN | August 31-November 18 | NHLA Headquarters Instructor: Rich Hascher, NHLA ITS Instructor Contact: Becky Miller | 901-399-7569 | b.miller@nhla.com To enroll visit: www.nhla.com/school
For applications, a complete listing of events and more information please visit www.nhla.com/calendar.
Flex-Day Lumber Grading Short Course
Memphis, TN | April 25-29 | NHLA Headquarters Instructor: Rich Hascher, NHLA ITS Instructor Contact: Becky Miller | 901-399-7569 | b.miller@nhla.com
Inspector Training School 180th Class
Antigo, WI | May 16 – July 22 | NorthCentral Technical College Instructor: Rich Hascher, NHLA ITS Instructor Contact: Becky Miller | 901-399-7569 | b.miller@nhla.com To enroll visit: www.nhla.com/school
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