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Member To Member Legislative Log Education Spotlight
READER SERVICES 6 President’s Message 8 CEO’s Message 9 Inside NHLA 21 Job Board 22 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;
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
MISSION LEADERS
Pem Jenkins Turn Bull Lumber Co. President
Skip Holmes Thomas & Proetz Lumber Co. Unique Services
Brent Stief Huron Forest Products Vice President
Darwin Murray McClain Forest Products Structure
Scott Heidler Heidler Hardwood Lumber Co. Past President 2012-2014
Charlie Netterville Fred Netterville Lumber Co. Membership & Networking
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
Gary Swaner Swaner Hardwood Co. Rules
in public/private policy issues; and providing a platform for networking opportunities.
The Endless Stair debuted in 2013 on the lawn of the Tate Modern Museum along the banks of the Thames in central London, as part of the London Design Festival. The Endless Stair is the second hardwood structure that AHEC has commissioned for the London Design Festival in collaboration with the engineering firm Arup. The Endless Stair pioneered the use of hardwood for cross laminated timber, typically made of softwood.
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About the Cover: Pictured on this month’s cover is the Endless Stair, commissioned by the American Hardwood Export Council, constructed of American tulipwood CLT.
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September 2015 ▪ Issue 160 National Hardwood Lumber Association PO Box 34518 ▪ Memphis, TN 38184-0518 901-377-1818 ▪ 901-382-6419 (fax) info@nhla.com ▪ www.nhla.com
Melissa Ellis Graphic Designer m.ellis@nhla.com Renee Hornsby Director of Communications/Editor r.hornsby@nhla.com
■■■ 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 Jim Reader Downes & Reader Hardwood Continuing Education/ Member Services Orn Gudmundsson Jr. Northland Corporation Communications & Marketing Scott Heidler Heidler Hardwood Lumber Co. Nominating Darwin Murray McClain Forest Products Finance Bucky Pescaglia Missouri-Pacific Lumber Co., Inc. Inspector Training School Joe Snyder Fitzpatrick & Weller, Inc. Rules Brent Stief Huron Forest Products Strategic Planning Stephanie VanDystadt DV Hardwoods Convention
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
2015 CONVENTION PRESENTING SPONSOR IS ROOTED IN FAMILY TRADITION As of this writing, we are in the second week of August and, not only is it the last full month of summer, your staff is working diligently to get ready for the 2015 NHLA Annual Convention in Nashville, Tenn. to be held October 7-9, 2015. From making maps to arranging receptions to creating signage to lead us to the next seminar or meeting, the staff is doing all they can to give every member the best experience possible at the convention. When you see them at the convention, please thank them for the work they all do on our behalf. As you will read in Mark Barford’s CEO letter this month, NHLA is fortunate to have TJT Consulting as this year’s convention presenting sponsor, formally known as The Jacobs Team from Hamburg, NY. Like many of us in the hardwood lumber business, TJT Consulting is at the core a family business. Their mission statement is a perfect example of this core family business model. “Coaching our clients to succeed their business into the future . . . with their interests for family and financial well-being in consistent focus throughout the process”. On behalf of the membership and the NHLA board of directors I want to thank David Jacobs and his team for stepping up to the plate and taking on the lead sponsorship role this year. This is a big deal for them and the Association and I hope that every member will consider sitting down with TJT Consulting to learn about the counsel they can provide. As a single owner without a clearly defined exit plan and without children in the business, it is hard to know what is the proper long-term course for my business. I have to imagine that there are many NHLA members with similar issues regarding the long range planning for their respective businesses. I also know that we all have issues that impact our decision making that are not core business issues. These issues may be ownership structure, family dynamics and leadership succession to name a few. These are both challenges and opportunities, with which an outside, unbiased group like TJT Consulting can help us all. The bottom line is that we all have to be brave enough and confident enough to admit we need help and be open to it. If you fit one of these categories, take the first step and give TJT Consulting a chance to speak with you about how they can bring value to your business and family. In closing, it appears that we are on track to have a great turnout at the upcoming 2015 NHLA Convention. If you have not made plans to come, I encourage you to do so. There will be no better place to meet your customers and suppliers, get the latest on market trends and the outlook for 2016. You may also have one conversation that can make or break your year. I hope to see you all there.
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On behalf of the membership and the NHLA board of directors I want to thank David Jacobs and his team for stepping up to the plate and taking on the lead sponsorship role this year. Thanks again for the privilege of serving as your President!
Pem Jenkins, NHLA President Turn Bull Lumber Company
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NHLA WELCOMES TJT CONSULTING AS PRESENTING SPONSOR OF THE 2015 NHLA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXHIBIT SHOWCASE We are delighted to announce that TJT Consulting has made the commitment to be the presenting sponsor for the 2015 NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase to be held in Nashville, Tenn. October 7-9. President David Jacobs has long aligned himself and TJT Consulting with the hardwood industry, and this partnership solidifies his dedication to concentrate the company’s efforts with us. Succession and family planning is a growing issue in the nearly 100 percent family owned hardwood lumber industry, which has an aging ownership and declining interest from the next generation. Due to the recent demise of the LUA Insurance group, most of the renewing sponsors have stepped up and increased their support for the Association and we are most grateful. TJT Consulting stepped all the way up to the role of presenting sponsor and we are excited for you to get to know them. The role of the convention sponsors is crucial to the fact that we have not raised registration fees and have maintained a first class convention with generous food, refreshments and top ranked speakers. Watch future issues of Hardwood Matters (or visit the convention website) for a list of these sponsors and be sure to thank them. The mission of TJT Consulting is stated as “Coaching our clients to succeed their business into the future...with their interests for family and financial well-being in consistent focus throughout the process.” The company was founded by David’s father, former NFL middle linebacker with the Buffalo Bills, Harry Jacobs. He successfully took his leadership and team-building skills from the gridiron to what has become TJT Consulting or as you may know them, The Jacobs Team.
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Since 2002, TJT Consulting has thrived under its new President, David Jacobs. Today, the staff consists of experienced professionals with a “hands-on” approach to financial analysis and design. Not only will you find staff members knowledgeable, but you will also discover that the staff truly cares about striving to make your dreams a reality. Over the years David has become a true friend and supporter of the hardwood industry and we welcome him and his company to a higher level of participation. He has several programs he wants to roll out to better serve NHLA members and you will be hearing more about them in the coming months. Please join me in welcoming TJT Consulting and I encourage you to take the time to learn how they may help you keep your business operating for decades to come.
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ACTIVE MEMBER WITH ANNUAL SALES LESS THAN $5 MILLION Chatham Mill, LLC – Chatham, Virginia JKW Lumber Co. – Holly Springs, North Carolina John Sveda Logging – Warren, Pennsylvania
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YOUR SUCCESSION PLAN IS DESIGNED! By David Jacobs, President, TJT Consulting
Business succession in any industry is challenging. Emotion, control and finances are simply a few issues which will influence the process and result. Succeeding your business to the next generation or sale to a third party is more than an event, agreement or transaction. It is a process that evolves over time. It just happens to involve emotions, control and finances. Five components are essential to optimize a business succession. Timing and Commitment Establishing logistics (i.e. economics, taxes, etc.) of an ownership transition is the easy part. Though important, this is identifying already known facts to assimilate an opportunistic result. A vital part is emotion. The current owner/ownership group built or led the organization for many years. ‘Letting go’ may be filled with emotion. Hence, timing and commitment are necessities. Ensuring the next generation is prepared, able and engaged is critical. Setting individual, family and business goals for succession is important. Appreciating life can maintain a series of hurdles, succession can be voluntary or involuntary. The latter may be uncomfortable to address. Yet, sickness or death of an owner should be considered. Often dismissed is a plan to address the same potentially occurring with an acquiring owner (e.g. next generation). Applying commitment to analyze all life-events may prove prudent. Energy and Momentum Energy and momentum are elements to a successful result. Naming a quarterback to drive the succession process on your behalf is crucial. Likely involved in current business strategies, operations and selling, it is helpful for a CEO to name a processquarterback. A long-time advisor (e.g. attorney, CPA, etc.) or firm specializing in this arena to facilitate this process will ensure energy and momentum are continued. Process Recognizing process in the hardwood lumber business is important to optimize customer satisfaction and business profitability, process is also essential in business. Experience is sometimes a valuable resource. Outside influences, such as government (i.e. estate tax, etc.), economy and/or competition are intangible items, which could very tangibly impact your plan. Family and shareholder (i.e. operating, non-operating) meetings help in communicating with each other. 10
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Detail, Coordination and Timeliness Attention to detail will never be replaced. The quarterback and advisor team must pay attention to details for you, your family and business. Recognizing multiple people and organizations may be involved, simply coordinating meetings, preparing agendas and checking status of outstanding follow items are part of the detail, coordination and timeliness. Follow Up Finishing strong is a desired life position. Finishing strong with your business succession design will be a challenge, due to numerous business obligations. Many meetings are held and time expended with, often times, too little accomplished. Once documentation (i.e. agreements, financials, etc.) is required, follow-up to conclude the process will be refreshing to experience.
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CLT, THE BUILDING BLOCK FOR THE FUTURE OF THE FOREST INDUSTRY Photo by Alex de Rijke
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VER THE LAST YEAR, STORIES OF WOODEN SKYSCRAPERS AND THEIR POTENTIAL IMPACT ON THE U.S. FOREST INDUSTRY HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS AND FREQUENT. In an article published on July 24 by the International Business Times, “a growing number of architects and designers predict that very soon, Americans will see a new breed of wooden high-rise buildings take shape that could shore up the struggling forest industry.” Last October, the U.S. Department of Agriculture launched the U.S. Tall Wood Building Prize Competition. The Competition invited U.S. developers, institutions, organizations and design teams willing to undertake an alternative solution approach to designing and building taller wood structures to submit entries for a $2 million prize. Following a funding initiative announced by the Obama Administration and the U.S. forestry industry through the USDA, SLB and BSLC, the goal of the prize competition is to link rural U.S. technical expertise and products with evolving domestic and international market opportunities to showcase the application and sustainability of innovative wood-based structural building materials and solutions. What has caused this new interest and support of wood in skyscraper construction? It appears that the invention of a new material 12
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called cross-laminated timber (CLT) has been the catalyst for broader acceptance of building wooden high-rises. The acceptance has grown so strong that earlier this year, the International Building Code (IBC) was updated to permit tall wooden buildings, thanks to the inclusion of cross-laminated timber. Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is an engineered timber product that is used increasingly to build the walls and floors of buildings. CLT is of a “sandwich” construction, normally with an odd number of layers. On each successive layer the fibers of the timbers run in opposing perpendicular directions, so that if you could look through the CLT from above you would see a grid of fibers. It is orthotropic, that is, it has different properties in three directions. This is important because timber is strong along the directions of the fibers, and less so in the cross direction. Building up this structure results in a panel that has equal strength in all directions. Modern offsite manufacturing methods mean that CLT panels can be made in a factory and then delivered to site for assembly in a fast and accurate manner, cutting down on the time needed for construction. In 2013, the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) commissioned the “Endless Stair”, a towering structure of 15 Escher-like interlocking staircases made from American tulipwood CLT for the London Design Festival. The Endless Stair pioneered the use of hardwood for cross-laminated timber, typically made from softwood, and demonstrated the real potential for using tulipwood, an abundant, relatively inexpensive and structurally impressive American hardwood. W W W. N H L A .CO M
Will this growing interest in cross-laminated timber really bring change and increased demand to the forest industry? According to Indroneil Ganguly, an expert in forestry products at University of Washington as quoted by International Business Times, the answer could be yes. “The advantage is we can use all kinds of wood and put it in different layers. We can use different species, too. It actually creates a new market for wood because we’re thinking of replacing some of the steel and concrete.” The promotion and support for innovative, sustainable wood building materials comes from none other than Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Wood may be one of the world’s oldest building materials, but it is now also one of the most advanced,” said Vilsack, in a statement released by the USDA. “Building stronger markets for innovative new wood products supports sustainable forestry, helps buffer/reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and puts rural America at the forefront of an emerging industry. Presently, the market for wood and other related forest products supports more than one million direct jobs, many in rural America. As these markets expand, so will the economic opportunities.” According to the USDA, by some industry estimates, a 3-5 story building made from emerging wood technologies has the same emissions control as taking up to 550 cars off the road for one year. Wood-based designs have also been demonstrated to improve energy efficiency, thereby reducing energy consumption for heating and cooling. When President Obama signed the 2014 Farm Bill in February he AFS-126A Ad Development_final.indd directed his Administration, working through the White House Rural Council, to lead a new Made in Rural America export and investment initiative. This initiative is charged with bringing together federal resources to help rural businesses and leaders take advantage of new investment opportunities and access new customers and markets both at home and abroad. White House Rural Council leadership on advanced wood products is an example of how the Administration is moving forward on dual goals of domestic production and sustainability.
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Advocates of CLT construction support its use in buildings as tall as 30 to 40 stories. A leading supporter of CLT construction is Vancouver architect Michael Green who is proposing the tallest timber-supported tower in the world – a 35-story skyscraper that forms part of a six-tower development called Baobab in Paris. When asked by The Guardian, why the shift in thought to wood, Green answered, “The fundamental reason for me is climate change. We’re taking two materials - steel and concrete - that have high carbon footprints, and replacing them with a low-energy material.”
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Management Agency and Department of Defense. The USDA’s Forest Products Laboratory in Madison, Wisconsin has invested over $2 million in research and technical support for emerging wood technologies. The Forest Products Laboratory has created additional opportunities for emerging wood technologies to be used in housing developments and other green building demonstration projects. And the U.S. Tall Wood Building Prize Competition issued an update on August 10 announcing that the Sponsors had completed their due diligence and Competition winner(s) would be announced in the coming weeks. In addition, the competition sponsors have provided notice through the Federal Register that the prize purse for the competition is now $3 million due to the contribution of an additional $1 million from the Softwood Lumber Board. Photo by Jonas Lencer
While the notion of wood in tall building construction is gaining steam, there are some, especially in the concrete and steel industries who are worried. The Canadian Concrete Masonry Producers Association has taken an offensive measure and recently published ads attacking wood, showing a burning wooden structure and stating “this is why you should build with concrete block.” Despite the naysayers, building with wood is a priority and part of the overall strategy of the USDA and the current Administration. The White House Rural Council recently hosted a Building with Wood: Jobs and the Environment workshop for architects, builders, designers, wood manufacturers, foresters, state officials, university leaders and representatives from the USDA, General Services Administration, Department of the Interior, Federal Emergency
“When I said seven years ago we could build three stories with wood people thought I was crazy,” says Michael Green. “Today we’re seeing timber tower proposals every month.” All signs indicate that the idea of wooden tall building construction seems to be the real deal. How long will it take for the notion to be truly embraced? Perhaps sooner than we think. Swap steel, concrete and brick for wood – wooden buildings are cheaper and cleaner – The Conversation, June 19, 2014 Tree houses: are wooden skyscrapers the future of tall buildings? – The Guardian, July 7, 2015 Can Wooden Skyscrapers Revive US Timber Industry? Washington, Oregon, USDA Betting They Can Fuel Demand – International Business Times, July 24, 2015.
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LEGISLATIVE LOG
NEW CLEAN POWER RULES: MORE THAN JUST COAL By Dana Cole, Executive Director Hardwood Federation
On a hot summer day in early August, just prior to Congress’s annual August recess, President Obama signed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) massive regulatory package that sets carbon emission limits for electric utilities. In addition to the Clean Power Plan rules, another related proposal, called the Federal Implementation Plan (FIP), was released and is open to public comment. This document serves as a model for states to use in crafting their own compliance plans. If states refuse to develop their own plans, they will be required to follow the guidance provided by the FIP, or be subject to federal action. EPA is soliciting comments on a number of issues around forest-based biomass in this Plan and the Hardwood Federation has responded, emphasizing two key points to EPA: 1. The forest products and biomass value chain needs certainty on the carbon profile of biomass combustion. Through the FIP, EPA can and must forge a clear, simple, realistic and consistent policy that recognizes the environmental and economic benefits of biomass energy.
bustion. There is concern among forest owners, biomass users and energy producers about an EPA-imposed biomass feedstock chain of custody requirement that would only serve to add administrative costs to our systems without any environmental benefit.
2. EPA’s approach to biomass energy cannot add more From conversations Hardwood Federation staff has had with costs to biomass usage through unnecessary recordkeeping, monitoring, tracking and verification schemes. our contacts at EPA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), it appears that the direction EPA currently wishes to take is to establish a list of “preapproved” biomass feedstocks, The proposed FIP seeks comment on whether and how biomass such as black liquor and waste derived feedstocks, which would feedstocks should be tracked between harvest and eventual combe eligible for states to use as a compliance measure. Additions
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The bottom line is that there is considerable—largely favorable-discussion in both the Clean Power Plan and the Federal Implementation Plan about biomass and its potential to contribute to the underlying carbon reduction goals of the Obama Administration and EPA. However, nothing in the package is definitive with respect to whether biomass will ultimately be recognized as compliance pathway for states to use. It is clear that we need to keep the pressure on EPA to secure a favorable outcome on this issue.
The Congressional letters are very helpful, but we need to remain vigilant and active on this issue in the coming months. The Hardwood Federation will continue to work with our friends in Congress and our industry allies to ensure that EPA makes the correct decision on this critical issue which is the centerpiece of our industry’s sustainability platform. W W W. N H L A .CO M
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Members of Congress are paying close attention to EPA’s activities. On July 31, a House letter supporting biomass energy signed by 154 House members—over one third of the lower chamber—was sent to leadership at EPA, USDA, and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). In addition to emphasizing the need for embracing biomass as sustainable and renewable, the letter implores the Administration to officially recognize the carbon neutrality of biomass energy in forthcoming policy proposals. The Hardwood Federation worked our contacts in numerous offices on the Hill and coordinated our outreach efforts with our allied trade associations. The House letter follows closely behind an identical letter the Senate sent in late June, which boasted nearly half the Senate as signatories. Both communications were bipartisan with significant representation from every region of the country.
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to the list would be made as the understanding of various “climate impacts” of other feedstocks evolves over time. There is also discussion in the document about sourcing biomass from sustainably managed forest lands as a precondition for eligibility. FSC is specifically mentioned as one example of proof of sustainability, as is SFI. Also, the document appears to look favorably on biomass based industrial byproducts for which there are no alternative markets. We will look to clarify this as arguably our saw mill residuals have many alternative markets—densified biomass fuel, animal bedding, garden mulch, well drilling additive, etc. A conclusion by EPA that sawdust is not carbon neutral by virtue of the fact that there are markets for this clean, renewable manufacturing byproduct would be absurd.
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EDUCATION SPOTLIGHT
NHLA GRADUATES THE 177TH CLASS OF THE INSPECTOR TRAINING SCHOOL Commencement exercises for the 177th class of the NHLA Inspector Training School were held on Thursday, August 6, 2015 with seven students completing the program. Jamie Barnett, a graduate of the 136th class, delivered the graduation address. As keynote speaker, Barnett shared his insights on what the future will hold for graduates and the hardwood industry. The 2015 summer program of the Inspector Training School was held at the West Virginia Wood Technology Center in Elkins, West Virginia. NHLA would like to thank the Wood Technology Center and Matt Wyatt, Training Coordinator for their support and partnership to bring the School to West Virginia. “NHLA was pleased to offer the Inspector Training School in West Virginia this summer, as numerous hardwood industry
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related companies call this region of the country home. Placing the School in Elkins provides students in the surrounding area with an opportunity they would otherwise only receive by traveling to Memphis and sometimes travel is just not possible,” said Dana Spessert, NHLA Chief Inspector & Director of Education. Graduates were: • Jacob S. Clisch of Endeavor Hardwoods, Inc. • Scottie W. Ellis of Pierson Lumber Co., Inc. • Dylan K. Guthrie of Industrial Timber & Lumber • Daniel E. Kessel II of Allegheny Wood Products International, Inc. • Kenneth L. Peoples, Jr. of Superior Hardwoods of Ohio, Inc. • Steven R. Schafstall of Pierson Lumber Co., Inc.
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The NHLA Inspector Training School has a proud and rich 66 year history; graduating more than 7,200 students since its conception.
Long time School instructor, Rich Hascher traveled to West Virginia and resided over the class, giving the students the same tradition of excellence they would have received in Memphis. Matt Wyatt, Training Coordinator for the West Virginia Wood Technology Center presented the individual achievement awards. For the summer program, two outstanding individual awards were given: The John Thomas Award for the highest overall average and the Westside Hardwood Club Award for the highest board run average. Congratulations to Jacob Clisch of Endeavor Hardwoods, Inc., the recipient of both awards. The NHLA Inspector Training School has a proud and rich 66 year history, graduating more than 7,200 students since its conception. The Program teaches the rules and applications of the NHLA grading system and prepares students for a career in the hardwood industry. This unique program has earned worldwide respect, consequently attracting students from throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Africa, South America and Asia.
Enrollment is now open for the 178th Class of the Inspector Training School, which begins Wednesday, September 2 at NHLA Headquarters in Memphis, Tenn. Scholarships, provided by the Inspector Training School Educational Foundation (ITSEF) are now available! To enroll or learn more about the program and available scholarships please visit www.inspectortrainingschool.com. W W W. N H L A .CO M
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INSPECTOR TRAINING SCHOOL EDUCATION FOUNDATION SOWS SEEDS OF GROWTH ITSEF Creates Scholarship Fund to Further the NHLA Inspector Training School The Inspector Training School Educational Foundation (ITSEF) is proud to introduce the Inspector Training School Education Scholarship. The Scholarship provides financial support for individuals looking to enhance their careers in the hardwood industry. ITSEF is now accepting applications for both the fall 2015 and spring 2016 Inspector Training School classes. The Scholarship application can be accessed at www.nhla.com/school. The Inspector Training School Educational Foundation is dedicated to: • Increasing School enrollment by providing financial support • Promoting the School outside of the hardwood industry • Maintaining relevant equipment to enhance the learning experience Learn more about ITSEF and how you can get involved by visiting www.nhla.com/itsef
NHLA Receives Telly award for video funded by ITSEF The National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) was recently awarded a Bronze Telly Award for its piece titled Inspector Training School Recruitment Video. With nearly 12,000 entries from all 50 states and numerous countries, this is truly an honor. The Telly Awards was founded in 1979 and is the premier award honoring outstanding local, regional, and cable TV commercials and programs, the finest video and film productions, and online commercials, video and films. Winners represent the best work of the most respected advertising agencies, production companies, television stations, cable operators, and corporate video departments in the world.
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In hopes of attracting new students to the Inspector Training School, the Association decided to create a video, with the help of a Memphis-based production company, Running Pony Productions. The video features interviews from successful graduates, b-roll of the campus and information on how to get involved. The Inspector Training School Educational Foundation (ITSEF) stepped in and provided the financial support to make the project possible. “The Association is thankful for the economic support provided by ITSEF to fund the video. The award comes at the perfect time as ITSEF has just announced the creation of the ITSEF Scholarship Fund. The scholarships will provide financial support for individuals looking to enhance their careers in the hardwood industry by attending the School. We hope further promotion of the video will make people more aware of the School and this scholarship opportunity,” said Renee Hornsby, Director of Communications. “The Telly Awards has a mission to honor the very best in film and video,” said Linda Day, Executive Director of the Telly Awards. The National Hardwood Lumber Association’s accomplishment illustrates their creativity, skill, and dedication to their craft and serves as a testament to great film and video production.”
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* To view current job postings or to post a job, visit www.nhla.com/jobboard.
JOB BOARD
Sawyer
Gutchess Lumber is seeking an experienced (minimum 2 years) sawyer. Sawyer is responsible for sawing logs for maximum value recovery by following daily cutting orders and achieving proper levels of yield. Accountable for proper operation of the carriage, feed works and log turner; checks lumber thickness at saw; conduct a daily physical inspection of all equipment. Send resume to jlortiz@gutchess.com to apply. Gutchess Lumber 10699 Maple Grove Road | Freedom, NY 14065 Fax: 607-428-8097
Sawyer
James Grezenski Forest Products Inc. desires an experienced sawyer for their Stevens Point location. Applicants will be responsible for operation of the carriage. Applicants must have experience and knowledge in this field. This is a full-time position offering benefits and a competitive salary package. To apply please Call 715-344-0878 and/or email resume to bgrezenski@grezenskiforestproducts.com James Grezenski Forest Products Inc. 3158 County Road X North | Stevens Point, WI 54482 Phone: 715-344-0878 | Fax: 715-344-1470
Green Lumber Inspector
James Grezenski Forest Products Inc. is seeking an experienced green lumber inspector. Applicants must have experience in lumber inspection and the NHLA grading Rules. Applicants must have a high school diploma. This is a full-time position offering benefits and a competitive salary package. To apply please call 715-344-0878 and/or email resume to bgrezenski@grezenskiforestproducts.com James Grezenski Forest Products Inc. 3158 County Road X North | Stevens Point, WI 54482 Phone: 715-344-0878 | Fax: 715-344-1470
Lumber Inspector
BWP Hardwoods, a division of Gutchess Lumber is seeking an NHLA certified lumber inspector. Lumber inspectors are responsible for visually inspecting lumber according to species, grades, and dimension using NHLA lumber grading rules. BWP Hardwoods offers competitive pay and a superior benefits package. If you share our vision of excellence, then we invite you to join our winning team! Send resume to jlortiz@gutchess.com to apply. BWP Hardwoods 12942 Route 322 | Brookville, PA 15825 Phone: 724-537-6447 | Fax: 607-428-8097 W W W. N H L A .CO M
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WH ERE IN THE WOR LD IS N H LA? Hardwood Federation Fly In September 8-9 | Washington, DC Participating: Mark Barford, CAE, Chief Executive Officer John Hester, Director of Membership
Flex Day Short Course Memphis, TN | September 28-October 2 | NHLA Headquarters Instructor: Ryan Wolfe, NHLA Assistant Education Director Contact: Becky Miller | 901-399-7569 | b.miller@nhla.com
Flex-Day Lumber Grading Short Course
October 5-7 | Nashville, TN Omni Hotel
Warren, PA | October 12-16 Warren Forest Higher Education Council Instructor: Barry Kibbey, National Inspector Contact: Donna Smith | 814-723-3222 | dsmith@hi-ed.org
NHLA Board of Managers Meeting
5-Day Lumber Grading Short Course
2015 NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase
November 16-18 | Memphis, TN The Peabody Hotel
Thanksgiving Holiday NHLA Headquarters Closed | November 26-27
Morehead, KY | October 12-16 Maysville Community and Technical College Instructor: Benji Richards, NHLA National Inspector Contact: Lorrina White | 606-356-2100 | lorrina.white@kctcs.edu
4-Day Lumber Grading Short Course
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Elkins, WV | November 2-5 | West Virginia Wood Tech Center Instructor: Barry Kibbey, NHLA National Inspector Contact: Matt Wyatt | 304-637-7500 | matt@wvwoodtech.com
178th Class NHLA Inspector Training School Program
Progressive Inspector Training School Program: Block 3
Memphis, TN | September 2-November 19 Instructor: Rich Hascher, NHLA ITS Instructor Contact: Becky Miller | 901-399-7569 | b.miller@nhla.com
Memphis, TN | November 2-20 | NHLA Headquarters Instructor: Rich Hascher, NHLA ITS Instructor Contact: Becky Miller | 901-399-7569 | b.miller@nhla.com
Flex Day Short Course
Flex-Day Lumber Grading Short Course
Piketon, OH | September 14-18 | Ohio State University Instructor: Barry Kibbey, NHLA National Inspector Contact: Becky Miller | 901-399-7569 | b.miller@nhla.com
Indianapolis, IN | November 16-20 | Wood-Mizer Products, Inc. Instructor: Barry Kibbey, National Inspector Contact: Denice Helmbrecht | 317-875-3661 | info@ihla.org
5-Day Lumber Grading Short Course
Progressive Inspector Training School Program: Block 1
Hillman, MI | September 21-25 | Northeast Michigan Works Instructor: Barry Kibbey, NHLA National Inspector Contact: Aleece Hodges | 989-705-3733 | ahodges@nemcog.org
Memphis, TN | November 30-December 12 | NHLA Headquarters Instructor: Rich Hascher, NHLA ITS Instructor Contact: Becky Miller | 901-399-7569 | b.miller@nhla.com
Flex-Day Lumber Grading Short Course Winthrop, IA | September 28-October 2 | Wieland & Sons Lumber Instructor: Barry Kibbey, National Inspector Contact: Becky Miller | 901-399-7569 | b.miller@nhla.com
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