President’s Report

Serving on the board of PLC has been a somewhat time consuming but rewarding experience. I've become friends with the movers and shakers of the industry. People who have dedicated immense amounts of time, talents and resources into this effort called PLC. What began as a few visionary people has become the solid outlet of safety resources, training, Maine's only college training program for mechanical logging, Master Logger Certification® and very respected representation at the State House. This year one of PLC's founding members, Andy Irish, became president of ALC, making the third founding member to do so nationally. I bring this all up because we live in a nation that just celebrated Thanksgiving. I suspect most of you were like me and ate too much. We as a nation have been blessed in abundance. That's not an accident. The success of this country is because: 1. We were founded on Godly principles. The nation that honors God will be blessed. 2. The selflessness of those who put others above themselves (a Godly principle). Sacrifice is the purest form of giving. That form of sacrifice was abundantly clear this spring at our annual meeting's auction. A room full of financially taxed loggers gave until it hurt. It made taking the gavel of president an honor. Selflessness inspires. The more people gave the more you wanted to follow. Anyone in that room who didn't know what a logger was left with an impression that will resonate for years to come. That's why representation is so important. I've had the pleasure of sitting on this board with many who sacrifice their time, talent, and treasure for no immediate or direct benefit in the short term. Instead they have a heart for the betterment of the industry and people involved in it. A sacrifice that inspired me to follow. As we enter into the Christmas season and reflect on the ultimate sacrifice for the good of mankind , remember the One who made that possible. Also don't take for granted those who sacrifice for the good of the industry. Freedom isn't free and the world is run by those who show up. I know I speak for the whole board when I say there's always room for one more.

By Will Cole

Paradis Logging LLC. of Wellington joined the PLC as a new Contractor Member in November of 2022. The company has a professional staff of 2. For more information contact Andrew Paradis at (207) 570-8041 or email paradislogging@outlook.com.

D and T Logging Inc. of West Enfield joined the PLC as a new Affiliated Contractor in November of 2022. The company has a professional staff of 2. For more information contact Dale Ireland at (207) 290-1930 or email dandtbiz@hotmail.com. Skowhegan Savings Bank of Skowhegan Maine joined the PLC as a new Preferred Supporting Member in October of 2022. Skowhegan Savings Bank was founded in 1869 and is based in Skowhegan, Maine. Skowhegan Savings Bank currently operates with 11 branches located in Maine. For more information contact Andrew Fortin-Trimble at 207-4312426 or email afortintrimble@skowhegansavings. com