Annual Meeting
Typically held in the fall, the NCFA's Annual Meeting educates members about a
variety of topics and offers opportunities to meet peers. For more
information, contact Ann Harper at aharper@ncforestry.org or by calling (800) 231-7723. The 2008 NCFA Annual Meeting will take place in Hickory on October 1-3, 2008. The Holiday Inn Select Hotel of Hickory is the host hotel. It is advertised as the most prestigious hotel property in the Hickory area. The award-winning hotel stands alone in terms of quality, service and amenities. Holiday Inn Select of Hickory offers 200 well-appointed guest rooms, on-site amenities include an elegant full-service restaurant, intimate after-hours lounge, and fully equipped fitness center with indoor pool. It is located on Exit 125 off of Highway 40 – 1385 Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard, SE, Hickory, NC 28602. The room rate will be $85 for a standard room and 105 for an executive room, which includes breakfast for two. NCFA members are encouraged to make their reservations (828) 323-1000 early.
The speaking portion of the NCFA’s Annual Meeting, typically on Thursday, will take place at the Hickory Metro Convention Center which is just down the street from the Holiday Inn Select. The Metro’s state-of-the-art Convention Center is recognized as a premier location for conferences and meetings that is within walking distance of various hotels and restaurants.
The topic and entertainment for this year’s meeting will be developed over the coming months and registration materials will be mailed in the summer. If you have a suggestion for a topic or activity for this year’s meeting, please contact Bob Slocum at (800) 231-7723 or at rwslocum@ncforestry.org.
ProLogger
Program
This program, which began in 1994 in response to a high number of logger injuries and fatalities
in North Carolina, is designed to enhance the professionalism of timber
harvesters through education and training in safety, environmental issues
and business management. Participants who complete the required 24 credit
hours of training through local community colleges receive a diploma and
designation as a Professional Logger. ProLoggers must complete an annual continuing education requirement to remain in good standing. Click
here for a program flyer/registration form or a schedule
of upcoming classes.
Defensive
Truck Driver Training Program
This
four-hour defensive driving and jobsite safety course was developed by the
North Carolina Forestry Association in cooperation with the N.C. Department
of Motor Vehicles Enforcement Division and the N.C. Community College System
to reduce the number of injuries and accidents involving log trucks on the
state’s highways. Certified truck driver trainers from the N.C. Truck
Driver Training School at Johnston Community College teach the course, which
uses an interactive video to illustrate realistic situations that truck
drivers face on the road and how to deal with those situations safely. Click here for a program
flyer/registration
form.
Logger
Safety Awareness Workshop
This six-hour course is held on Saturdays and involves both indoor and field sessions aimed at eliminating logging accidents and injuries. All boss loggers and their employees will benefit from this intense session that concentrates on safety.
Resource
Library
The
NCFA offers a variety of teaching/education materials including posters, a CD
ROM, a 17-minute video on forestry, forest inventory book, forest products
industry fact book, a landowner's guide and an extensive collection of safety and training
videos that are available for check-out. Materials are available to
both members and the public.
Volunteer
Truck Inspections
The
NCFA has teamed up with NCDMV Enforcement to offer voluntary truck
inspections throughout North Carolina. The inspections typically
start first thing in the morning and continue through the afternoon.
The purpose of the inspection program is to ensure all trucks meet safety
standards required by NCDMV. Each driver has the opportunity to
have his vehicle inspected with minor problems being handled on site by NCFA
sponsoring companies. The drivers receive other road safety items such as
reflective tape and load flags. In addition, each truck that passes
the inspection is given a three-month sticker that advertises that the truck
has recently passed all required safety standards. Click here for a
program flyer/registration
form .
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