MEETING REVIEW

Over 200 members traveled to Myrtle Beach to participate in the NCFA's Annual Meeting. In addition to golf and shooting clays, members received an update on the association and listened to an impressive list speakers who addressed the current economic conditions our industry is competing in this global economy. Speakers that are underlined have shared their presentations with the NCFA.

SPEAKING PROGRAM

Gene Kodama - SC State Forester

Mark Wilde - Deutsche Bank

Mark Brown - U.S. Forest Service

Owen Smith - Duke Energy

Pete Stewart - Forest2Market

Brian Fiacco - Timberland Strategies

Bob Slocum, NCFA & Julian Philpott, NC Farm Bureau

(left) Jim Olson, a former Director of the CIA, spoke at lunch and signed copies of his new book, Fair Play, for NCFA members.

AWARD WINNERS

(l-r) Jo and Dave Woodmanssee pose for a photograph with NCFA President Mark Wiseman. Woodmanssee received the NCFA's Outstanding Service Award.

(l-r) Jean and Bob Cooper pose with NCFA's Director of Communications Chris Brown. Cooper was presented with the NCFA's Communicator of the Year Award.