August 2016 Hardwood Matters

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Legislative Log

READER SERVICES 6 President’s Message 8 Executive Director’s Message 18 Job Board 19 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; promoting North American hardwood lumber and advocating the interest of the hardwood community in public/private policy issues; and providing a platform for networking opportunities.

August 2016 ▪ Issue 170 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 NHLA STAFF Lorna D. Christie Executive Director l.christie@nhla.com Renee Hornsby Director of Communications/Editor r.hornsby@nhla.com

Nordeck Thompson Thompson Appalachian Hardwoods Membership & Networking COMMITTEE CHAIRS Dave Bramlage Cole Hardwood Membership

Kristina Thomas Community Manager k.thomas@nhla.com

Dan Caldwell Atlanta Hardwood Corporation Hardwood Advocacy

Desirée Freeman Controller Rich Hascher Inspector Training School Instructor John Hester Director of Membership Becky Miller Administrative School/ Inspection Assistant Dana Spessert Chief Inspector

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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Darwin Murray McClain Forest Products Structure

Mike Powers Maley & Wertz Communications & Marketing Jim Reader Downes & Reader Hardwood Continuing Education/ Member Services Joe Snyder Fitzpatrick & Weller, Inc. Rules Brent Stief Huron Forest Products Strategic Planning

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

IN RECOGNITION OF OLD FRIENDS . . .

For more than 113 years, T.T. Jones Corporation has been a part of the National Hardwood Lumber Association – our legacies are intertwined. In fact, they are the Association’s longest-term member. The Jones Corporation was there when the Inspection Service was still in its infancy, when the hardwood industry was a vital contributor to our country’s war efforts, and all the triumphs and tragedies in-between. Four generations of the Jones family have supported NHLA, starting with Franklin Pierce Jones who served on the NHLA Rules Committee before 1902. The current generation, Richard O. Jones has also served the industry well, assisting in the establishment of key “NET” tally standards with Frank Paxton Jr. and organizing the successful defeat of disreputable activists focused on prohibiting the marketing of tropical hardwoods.

The Emmet Vaughn Lumber Co. joined NHLA in 1959; another family run company that shared a work ethic that guaranteed their success. Father and son shared the same name and both worked tirelessly for NHLA having both served on the NHLA Board of Managers. A military veteran, serving as a member of the famed 82nd Airborne Division, Emmet “Buck” Vaughn focused on promotion. His efforts resulted in the first TV commercial promoting hardwoods. Buck’s tenure on the Board also included the relocation of NHLA headquarters from Chicago, Ill. to Memphis, Tenn.

As with the T.T. Jones Corporation, our legacies are intertwined. These companies define what makes our members so extraordinary. They are the “keepers of the flame,” the standard-bearers of our history. We share the sentiment offered by Buck Vaughn, “I believe in God, my family, and the hardwood industry.” Thank you Mr. Vaughn, for also believing in NHLA for close to 60 years.

Just days ago, I learned T.T. Jones and Emmett Vaughn Lumber Co. have resigned their NHLA memberships. While both companies are in healthy financial positions, they are closing their doors. In Mr. Jones’ words, T.T. Jones is closing because “there is not a fifth generation to carry on the company legacy.” The Emmet Vaughn Lumber Co. is closing because the founders and employees are advancing in years and they “did not want to sell their family name”.

On behalf of the NHLA Board of Managers, thank you gentlemen for your companies’ extraordinary service to NHLA and the industry. You have not only helped define our past, members like you have given us a strong platform for the future.

On behalf of the NHLA Board of Managers, thank you gentlemen for your companies’ extraordinary service to NHLA and the industry. You have not only helped define our past, members like you have given us a strong platform for the future.

Your contributions to NHLA, and the hardwood industry will be remembered. In true fashion, Mr. Jones sent in his last dues payment. In honor of his contributions to NHLA, we will be donating his payment to ITSEF (Inspector Training School Educational Foundation). It is only fitting that as one leader leaves our membership, his dues will help a member of the next generation of leaders begin their own journey.

These two “historic” company closures caused me to consider my own succession plan. Like a lot of NHLA members, Turn Bull Lumber Company is family owned and operated and we are part of a business legacy that helped build America. Forbes notes that today, large and small family run businesses are responsible for 50 percent 6

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Emmet Vaughn, Sr. (far right) holds the reins to an ox used to move timber.

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Steam hauler used by G.W. Jones Lumber Company in 1908. Later known as T.T. Jones Corporation.

of the gross domestic product, 60 percent of current jobs and nearly 80 percent of new jobs created in the U.S. A majority of these companies are concerned about what will happen in the next generation.

At this time, I have no children that want to come into the business and my efforts are focused on developing a professional management team. This is a bit of a conundrum and will require clear-headed discernment as to where we fit in the hardwood landscape and supply chain and what are the best next steps.

These are points for all of us to ponder as we navigate our increasingly complex, global marketplace and set a course for our companies. If you need help navigating these challenges, don’t hesitate to reach out to Dave Jacobs and his team at TJT Consulting. You never know what might come out of one phone call.

Thanks again for the privilege of serving as your President!

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE

STRONG ROOTS, GLOBAL REACH Strong Roots, Global Reach . . . Four very simple, yet powerful words. I can think of no better way of describing NHLA and our past, present and future.

While I have been fortunate to have diverse work experiences over the course of my career, marketing has always been a key component of my job responsibilities.

I learned the concept of “brand messaging” when I bought the first marketing book I ever read, “Guerilla Marketing.” Whether you call it a slogan, a tag line, or the core brand message, all organizations should have one unique statement that defines, at its core, its value – today and in the future. Whatever you want to call it, I think NHLA members chose their words wisely.

So it should come as no surprise that one of the first questions I asked NHLA staff and members was how do we put the message behind our slogan in to action. The concept of “strong roots” is pretty straight forward. I learned quickly there is a great deal of pride in how those roots were created and how they have grown. NHLA is, and has always been, the “standard-bearer,” an organization defined by its history and tradition of service to the industry. That history is intertwined with the countless families who have, for generations, graduated from the Inspector Training School now in its 68th year, created and enforced the rules, and served on our Boards. It is that partnership between our members and NHLA staff that is the very foundation of our success.

NHLA is, and has always been, the “standard-bearer,” an organization defined by its history and tradition of service to the industry.

Translating “global reach” into member value is just a bit more complex. We know one thing to be true – globalization is not new. For some, it is a competitive threat, for others a new market opportunity. The reality is NHLA, and the supply chain we represent, are now global. Our governments are connected through free trade agreements and other regulatory actions. Even activists targeting our industry operate in a global network of similar organizations around the world.

We certainly don’t have the answers, in fact we are still discovering the questions!

What we do know is that the roots that made us strong will help guide us as we define what the next generation of member value looks like – and where it will be offered. As always, our Board of Managers will guide us.

NHLA’s work in China has already shown us the two-way value of our role as a standard-bearer to members everywhere. At the same time, we have to ask ourselves how do our Chinese members define value? What role will NHLA play as the markets develop in Vietnam, Mexico, Brazil and India? Many associations develop chapter models to ensure their strategies are consistent with regional business and consumer cultures. Will that model work for our industry?

Lorna D. Christie, Executive Director 901-377-1082 direct | l.christie@nhla.com

We must also recognize that global efforts are not always defined by location, but activities. There are many NHLA members here in the U.S. that have global responsibilities and focus. How do we serve this emerging segment?

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LEGISLATIVE LOG

LOOKING FORWARD TO FALL

By Dana Cole, Executive Director Hardwood Federation

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ugust in D.C. has the reputation of being hot and steamy.

2016 is no exception. This year the heat . . . and the 2016 quickly approaching November election . . . have driven both Houses of Congress back to their districts for an extended break. Members of both parties are hoping to capitalize on the highly contested Presidential election to maintain and grow majorities (Republicans) or pick up seats and regain control of leadership (Democrats).

Although Congress is in recess, the Hardwood Federation is working on a number of issues that are likely to surface in early September when both the House and Senate return for a 4 week working session before recessing again for last minute campaign pushes. Predicting legislative action is not the most precise of sciences, but we can make an educated assumption that the following issues will see at least some debate in September or in the Lame Duck session that will take place after the ballots are cast on November 8th. These will also most likely to be the issues that we cover during our Fly-In to Capitol Hill, September 20-22.

BIOMASS: Both the House and Senate appropriations bills for the U.S. Department of the Interior include favorable language regarding how biomass should be recognized by federal agencies and departments. The Senate language is particularly strong, effectively recognizing the carbon neutrality of forest biomass.

The Senate has passed its bill and we await action in the House.

It is our hope that negotiations between House and Senate leadership will produce a bill before the end of the year that can be signed by the President. We will be working our contacts within both Chambers and emphasize the critical need in our sector for certainty about how our carbon emissions from biomass combustion will be treated in any clean air policy going forward.

FEDERAL FOREST MANAGEMENT: There are multiple bills and draft bills floating around that attempt to address the dual issues of funding for wildfire suppression efforts by the U.S. Forest Service and improving the management of our federal forest system. Our primary goal is to increase timber thinning and harvesting which will both promote forest health and provide needed fiber and raw materials to the industry, particularly to those industry members which operate close to a national forest.

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to date in bringing attention to this issue, particularly as it relates to forests in the middle and eastern portions of the country where the bulk of our mills are located. Too often federal forest reform is framed as a Western issue because of out of control wildfires, but insects and disease are wreaking equal havoc on our overstocked and undermanaged eastern forests. The need for federal legislation addressing federal forests throughout the entire country is real and the time for Congress to act is now.

Our best hope for significant action this year is once again a year-end deal as part of the appropriations process. We are working toward an outcome where Congress cherry picks the most promising aspects of the documents now circulating and combines these provisions into a single proposal that can be shoe horned into an FY 2017 spending deal.

EXPORT PROMOTION: As always we will be keeping our eyes open for efforts to cut back funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Markets Development Program (FMD). Since its creation in 1985, MAP has proven to be highly successful in helping to boost U.S. agricultural exports, protecting and creating American jobs, and increasing farm income. Over this period, U.S. agricultural exports have increased by over 400 percent, and today over 1.1 million Americans have jobs that depend on these exports. According to USDA, each $1 billion in agricultural exports supports approximately 8,400 U.S. jobs. Thousands of small to medium size enterprises throughout the country, including family farms, depend on MAP for export markets.

We will also be keeping our eye on potential changes to current policies and implementation process related to the Northern Long Eared Bat and tax reform proposals that could negatively impact the hardwood industry. Potential regulatory reform efforts at the agency level is also something to be aware of; changes that can have significant impact on business have been known to be dropped with little warning and even less comment time. We will continue to be alert.

As always, please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about the Hardwood Federation. We may be reached at dana.cole@ hardwoodfederation.com or at (202) 463-2705.

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I believe in the National Hardwood Lumber Association Inspection Training School. Our company has actively supported it, almost since its inception, by sending people here to complete the prescribed course and returning to our organization as individuals far better qualified to make significant contributions as lumber inspectors, sales people and production team members.

We have, like many other companies, donated funds for the new headquarters building and school facilities and made scholarship monies available for needy students.

We have sponsored 37 people for attendance at the two different Inspection Training facilities located here in Memphis. We have employed over a period of 32 years, 64 graduates of these two schools.

We are believers. This School is the ongoing adhesive fiber that provides the continuity to our great hardwood industry. And today our hardwood lumber shipments are better inspected, better manufactured, and more universally received and accepted than at any time in this, the 20th century, as a direct result of this great instructional facility.

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YOUR DEDICATED TEAM OF HARDWOOD LUMBER GRADING EXPERTS HAVE CONDUCTED 22 SHORT COURSES, 2 FULL SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND 11 INTERNATIONAL DEMONSTRATIONS IN 6 COUNTRIES SINCE JANUARY 2016!

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he cornerstone of the National Hardwood Lumber Association and the hardwood industry are the NHLA hardwood lumber grading Rules.

Since its inception, the Association has operated an Inspection Services team to not only inspect lumber but to also educate the industry on the Rules. As the hardwood industry grew, so did the Inspection Services program and the need for a school to train the next generation of inspectors.

“It was great having Barry Kibbey with the NHLA come onsite

On July 31, 1948 forty-four students graduated from the 1st class of the NHLA Inspector Training School. Now sixty-eight years later, more than 7,200 lumber inspectors have been certified by NHLA but the educational efforts of NHLA are not limited to the Inspector Training School.

and employees now

NHLA offers in-house private company training, NHLA hosted courses open to the public and industry-sponsored courses offered through such groups as the Ohio Forestry Association. Since January of 2016, the team of NHLA National Inspectors has conducted 7 NHLA hosted short courses, 11 in-house courses, and 4 industry sponsored events. At the same time, the Inspector Training School graduated the 179th and 180th class and started students on Block 1 of the Progressive On-Line Program. These efforts alone equal a total educational outreach of more than 200 hardwood industry professionals.

Through a unique partnership with the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), NHLA continues to expand its educational offerings to the global hardwood industry. In June, Chief Inspector Dana Spessert was invited to speak at the 21st Annual AHEC Southeast Asia and Greater China Convention held in Chongqing, China. Spessert gave an inspiring keynote presentation to approximately 14

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to our mill and give a grading short course. Our mill have the knowledge and confidence to grade accurate and quality lumber.

The onsite short course was money well spent and our company will have no problem recouping the cost.”

Ben Dubbe Student and Owner Pine Products Inc Waconia, MN

350 attendees. Chongqing in Southwest China is a modern and fast developing city of 36 million people and the regional hub for 650 million Chinese consumers and their businesses - a region of enormous opportunities for growth, including the emerging furniture industry.

Traveling from Chongqing to Shanghai, Chief Inspector Spessert joined NHLA's International Inspector Roman Matyushenko for the Sylvawood Show. This unique opportunity featured three daily, wellattended NHLA grading Rules demonstrations led by Matyushenko with Chief Inspector Spessert on-hand at the NHLA booth to network and answer questions.

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Africa, United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom. These AHEC sponsored events have reached more than 700 importers, distributors and manufacturers of American hardwood lumber.

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Now, more than ever, the hardwood industry needs more knowledge and skill to meet the demands of a growing global economy.

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According to a report published by McKinsey Global Institute, another 1.8 billion people will enter the global consuming class over the next 15 years and worldwide consumption will nearly double to $64 trillion. Developing econo-

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added perspective it would benefit send employees to attend these confident we left with not only information but

mies will continue to drive global growth in demand for manufactured goods, becoming just as important as markets as they have been as contributors to the supply chain. Is your company positioned to take advantage of these global market opportunities? Perhaps the first step in keeping your company competitive is employee training through the NHLA Inspection Services team or the Inspector Training School.

For 118 years, NHLA has provided a single, global standard that now reaches and is recognized by all. Rely on your Association, for hardwood industry education that will help your business succeed.

the tools to begin using the information.

Thank you Barry!

Aaron Ruotsala, Ottawa Lumber Short Course Student

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NHLA is here to help with all your needs: grading accuracy,

personalized company training, quality control, value added, lumber upgrades and more. Call your local team member or Chief Inspector to schedule training or a company visit.

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Jack English Northeast, Pacific and Pacific Northwest Regions Phone: 518-366-1161 j.english@nhla.com

Dana Spessert, NHLA Chief Inspector Phone: 901-399-7551 d.spessert@nhla.com

Barry Kibbey Great Lakes & Northern Midwest Regions Phone: 814-566-2023 b.kibbey@nhla.com

Rich Hascher, Inspector Training School Instructor Phone: 901-399-7571 r.hascher@nhla.com

Simon Larocque Canada Phone: 819-712-1640 s.larocque@nhla.com

Ryan Wolfe, Assistant Director of Education Phone: 901-399-7557 r.wolfe@nhla.com

Roman Matyushenko International r.matyushenko@nhla.com

Thomas Byers Mid-Atlantic & Northeast Regions Phone: 814-431-5699 t.byers@nhla.com

Benji Richards Midwest, Southeast & Mid-Atlantic Regions Phone: 828-835-0008 b.richards@nhla.com

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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.

LUMBER INSPECTOR

Trout River 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.

Salary is based on experience.

To apply email Lindsey at Lindsey@troutriverlumber.com

Send resume to jlortiz@gutchess.com to apply.

Gutchess Lumber 10699 Maple Grove Road | Freedom, NY 14065 Fax: 607-428-8097

LUMBER INSPECTOR

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.

Gutchess Lumber offers competitive pay and a superior benefits package. If you share our vision of excellence, then we invite you to join our winning team!

Trout River Lumber 2600 Hudson Way | Crewe, VA 23930 Phone: 434-645-2600 | Fax: 434-645-2603

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

Send resume to jlortiz@gutchess.com to apply.

Gutchess Lumber Inc 890 McLean Road | Cortland, NY 13045 Phone: 607-753-1081

ARCHITECTURAL & DECORATIVE LAMINATE REPRESENTATIVE

Hardwoods Incorporated is seeking an Architectural & Decorative Laminate Representative for its Mableton, GA location. The Architectural & Decorative Laminate Representative is responsible for promoting Arborite and other Hardwood, Inc. products to the Architectural, Design, and Home Builder community.

This position requires 5+ years of experience.

James Grezenski Forest Products Inc. 3158 County Road X North | Stevens Point, WI 54482 Phone: 715-344-0878 | Fax: 715-344-1470

HARDWOOD LUMBER INSPECTOR

James Grezenski Forest Products Inc. is seeking an experienced hardwood lumber grader. 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

To apply, email resume to jobs1@hardwoodweb.com.

Hardwoods Incorporated 5596 Riverview Road | Mableton, GA 30126 Phone: 404-214-4707 | Fax: 404-799-2088

James Grezenski Forest Products Inc. 3158 County Road X North | Stevens Point, WI 54482 Phone: 715-344-0878 | Fax: 715-344-1470

* 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? Western Hardwood Assoc. Meeting

August 8-12 | Portland, OR Participating: Dana Spessert, Chief Inspector

The International Woodworking Fair (IWF)

August 24-27 | Atlanta, GA Participating: Lorna D. Christie, Executive Director; John Hester, Director of Membership and Renee Hornsby, Director of Communications

2016 NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase October 5-7 | Washington, D.C.

Flex-Day Lumber Grading Short Course

Piketon, OH | September 19-23 | Ohio State University/NHLA Instructor: Barry Kibbery, NHLA National Inspector Contact: Becky Miller | 901-399-7569 | b.miller@nhla.com

Flex-Day Lumber Grading Short Course

Indianapolis, IN | September 26-30 | Wood-Mizer Products, Inc. Instructor: Barry Kibbey, NHLA National Inspector Contact: Denice Helmbrecht | 317-875-3660 | info@ihla.org

1-Day Kiln Drying Short Course

Memphis, TN | October 18th | NHLA Headquarters Instructor: Adam Taylor, Associate Professor University of Tennessee Contact: Becky Miller | 901-399-7569 | b.miller@nhla.com

1-Day Log Grading Short Course

EDUCATION & TRAIN I NG Inspector Training School Progressive Program Block 1 Memphis, TN | August 8-19 | NHLA Headquarters Instructor: Rich Hascher, NHLA ITS Instructor Contact: Becky Miller | 901-399-7569 | b.miller@nhla.com

5-Day Lumber Grading Short Course

Marcus Hook, PA | August 15-19 | Alan McAllvain Co. Instructor: Tom Byers, NHLA National Inspector Contact: Becky Miller | 901-399-7569 | b.miller@nhla.com

Memphis, TN | October 19th | NHLA Headquarters Instructor: Adam Taylor, Associate Professor University of Tennessee Contact: Becky Miller | 901-399-7569 | b.miller@nhla.com

Inspector Training School Progressive Program Block 3

Memphis, TN | October 31-November 17 | NHLA Headquarters Instructor: Rich Hascher, NHLA ITS Instructor Contact: Becky Miller | 901-399-7569 | b.miller@nhla.com

INDUSTRY EVENTS Southern Forest Products Export Conference

Lumber Grading Short Course

Millersburg, OH | August 22-25 | Yoder Lumber Co., Inc. Instructor: Barry Kibbey, NHLA National Inspector Contact: Gayla Fleming | 614-497-9580 | info@ohioforest.org

Lumber Grading Short Course

Anaheim, CA | August 30-September 1 | Ganahl Lumber Co. Instructor: Dana Spessert, NHLA Chief Inspector Contact: Deonn DeFord | 714-239-2160

Inspector Training School 181st Class

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

October 17-18 | Charleston, SC www.southernforestproducts.org

Two-Day Conference: The Future of the Hardwood Lumber Industry

November 2-3 | Princeton, WV http://woodproducts.sbio.vt.edu/futurehardwoods/

For applications, a complete listing of events and more information please visit www.nhla.com/calendar.

5-Day Lumber Grading Short Course

Caledonia, MI | September 12-16 | Kamps Hardwoods Instructor: Barry Kibbey, NHLA National Inspector Contact: Becky Miller | 901-399-7569 | b.miller@nhla.com

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