LSLA Returns To Wisconsin For Annual Winter Gathering
Hotel Northland in Green Bay, WI, was the recent site of the Lake States Lumber Association (LSLA) annual winter meeting.
For two full days, LSLA members and guests met for a full lineup of educational speakers as well as ample networking opportunities, including a golf game for those who chose to play.
LSLA Exceptional Reception
The first evening kicked off with a welcome reception, followed the next morning by a welcome address by Larry Krueger, of Krueger Lumber Co. Michael Snow, executive director of the American Hardwood Export Council, followed that with a presentation focused on the current U.S. hardwood export market.
The remainder of the morning’s speakers touched on the Australian market’s opportunities for Wisconsin hardwoods, phytosanitary updates and a panel of educators discussed the industry in general.
The Hardwood Federation’s executive director, Dana Lee Cole, brought attendees up to date on current legislative discussions. She was joined by Scott Everett, LSLA’s Michigan Legislative Consultant and Amy Boyer, LSLA’s Wisconsin Legislative Consultant.
After a lunch break and election of directors, LSLA attendees heard from Jim Maltese, of Stella-Jones, and Ian Faight, of the Hardwood Manufacturers Association, regarding current activity by the Real American Hardwood Coalition.
Hardwood Market Report’s David Caldwell and Scott Lyon, of the Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources, also gave presentations.
Gathering From All Walks of Life
Incorporated in 1983 to provide representation to a broad cross-section of individuals and business organizations involved in the timber industry, the Lake States Lumber Association’s membership of over 140 members represents 18 states and one Canadian Province. The Association’s primary objective is in Providing Leadership and Education to Assure the Sustainability of Our Forest Resources. This objective is achieved by a network of committees and volunteers.
In a joint effort with other organizations including the Great Lakes Timber Producers Association, Hardwood Federation, and the National Hardwood Lumber Association, Lake States Lumber Association actively lobbies state and federal legislatures on pertinent issues affecting this industry.
Learn more at www.lsla.com.
