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Ohio Forestry Association 2020 Annual Meeting March 4-5, 2020

Marriott Columbus University Area 3100 Olentangy River Rd Columbus, OH 43202 Phone: 614-447-9777

Telling the Story of Ohio's Hardwoods

Ohio Forestry Association 507 Main St., Suite 200 Zanesville, OH 43701

Look inside for 2020 OFA/OTFC Annual Meeting Details and Registration Material!

Phone: 888-388-7337

650/0120

2020 OHIO FORESTRY ASSOCIATION ~ OHIO TREE FARM

ANNUAL MEETING

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES

TREE FARM/LANDOWNER ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITIES FOR ALL

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

1:00 PM Registration Opens Exhibitors Setup Silent Auction Setup 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Forest Advisory Council Meeting (closed meeting) 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Logging Standards Council Meeting (closed meeting) 4:45 PM Bus departs for Jack Nicklaus Museum. The bus will depart approximately every 15 minutes until 5:30 PM. 5:00 PM - 8:00PM Join us for our Welcome Reception at the Jack Nicklaus Museum for Cocktails, Appetizers and Museum Tour. 7:30 PM Bus departs Jack Nicklaus Museum to return to the Marriott. The bus will depart approximately every 15 minutes until 8:00 PM.

Marriott Columbus University Area 3100 Olentangy River Road Columbus OH 43202

Call (614) 447-9777 for room reservations Ask for the Ohio Forestry rate of $142+ tax

Or book on-line at the link found at . For more information call OFA at 888-388-7337

Thursday, March 5, 2020

8:00 AM Registration Opens Continental Breakfast Exhibits Open Fellowship of Christian Lumbermen's Meeting

Tree Farm Silent Auction Opens ? Silent Auction donations welcome, please bring to the meeting or call OFA for advance shipping information.

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM Keynote Speaker Dana Lee Cole, Hardwood Federation Dana will discuss the Real American Hardwood Promotion, a timely marketing campaign for the Appalachian Hardwood Industry.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM State of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Steve Gray, Assistant Director ODNR Assistant Director Gray will update the OFA membership on the department's activities and direction, especially as it relates to Forestry and Wildlife.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM State of the Division of Forestry Dan Balser, Chief, ODNR, Division of Forestry Chief Balser willl update attendees on the programs and activities of the Division of Forestry.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Networking Break/Visit with Exhibitors/Silent Auction

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM *811 Regulations for Ohio Marathon Petroleum and Ohio 811 Oil and Gas and OHIO811 professionals will discuss all things related to rules and regulations on any type of dirt excavation. From logging around oil and gas lines, to digging a hole for your mailbox post. We may even play a little "Wheel of Fortune" in this presentation.

11:45 AM - 1:45 PM Awards Luncheon Share in the presentation of the annual awards to the Tree Farmer of the Year, Ohio Logger of the Year and those who have made special contributions to Ohio Forestry. The Ohio Tree Farm Committee will hold a fund raising raffle during the luncheon.

Telling the Story of Ohio's Hardwoods

March 4-5, 2020 ~ Marriott University Area

Industry Track Topics

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM Directions for Hardwood Lumber in the US and Ohio Matt Bumgardner, USDA Forest Service Matt will update attendees on hardwood trade and consumption trends for the US and Ohio.

2:45 PM - 3:15 PM Hardwood Lumber Market Conditions Andy Johnson, Hardwood Market Report Andy will discuss current market conditions and share his insights on what the future holds for hardwood industry.

3:15 PM - 3:45 PM

Networking Break/Visit with Exhibitors

Tree Farm Silent Auction Bidding Closes

3:45 PM - 4:30 PM US Trade Policy under Trump Tiffany Smith, Mayer|Brown, LLP Tiffany will give the attendees an inside look at under-standing America's trade policy under President Trump.

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Future Markets for American Hardwoods Mike Snow, American Hardwood Export Council Mike will discuss current and future markets for American hardwoods with the attendees.

Landowner Track Topics

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM Woodland Ownership/Timber Trespass & Theft Jim Savage, Attorney and Tree Farmer Mark Rickey , ODNR - Division of Forestry Jim and Mark will discuss the various forms of property ownership and talk about the issue of timber trespass and theft, bringing us up to date on the current happenings in this regard.

2:45 PM - 3:15 PM The Latest with American Chestnut Restoration Sara Fitzsimmons, The American Chestnut Foundation There has been a lot of work done to create an American chestnut that is blight free. There have been some recent adjustments in this regard and Sara will be updating us about the current status of restoring the American Chestnut to the American landscape.

3:15 PM - 3:45 PM Networking Break/Visit with Exhibitors Tree Farm Silent Auction Bidding Closes

3:45 PM - 4:30 PM Is it Time to Harvest Your Timber? How Do You Know? Dave Apsley, Natural Resources Specialist, Ohio State University Extension Harvests are a key part of managing woodlands and Dave will be sharing how to best handle this part of managing our woodlands.

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Forest Carbon Sequestration Gary Kaster, Forest and Carbon Project Services, LLC and Cassie Ridenour, Ohio Tree Farmer Climate change and carbon sequestration are much discussed topics and Gary and Cassie will discuss carbon sequestration starting with the basics to give us all a better understanding of this subject.

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

President's Reception Join us for hors d'oeuvres and cocktails and spend some time visiting with our exhibitors. Winning bidders in the Tree Farm Silent Auction may pay for and pick up their merchandise during the reception.

Ohio Forestry Association, Inc. 2020 Annual Meeting Marriott Columbus University Area ~ March 4-5, 2020

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By signing above, I attest that the information is accurate and give consent to receive communications from the Association via any of the means above including communications promoting Association products and services. I also agree that any photographs taken of me or my product at this event may be used in the Associations promotional material including print and web.

Registration includes: Wednesday Welcome Reception and Transportation, Thursday, Continental Breakfast, Thursday Sessions, Awards Luncheon, President's Reception.

OFA Member/Tree Farm Member

Early Bird Registration Before 2/20/2020 #______@ $175

Regular Registration 2/21/2020 or after #______@ $225

Spouse/Guest (must be accompanied by a full priced registration)

#______@ $125

#______@ $150

Awards Luncheon Only

#______@ $45

#______@ $55

Welcome Reception Only

#______@ $40

#______@ $50

I will ride the bus to the Welcome Reception I will drive to the Welcome Reception

Total Due Registration Fees :_____________

Sponsorship Opportunities Sponsorships include: signage at sponsored event, mention on handouts at meeting, company name or logo

on website and verbal mention at the meeting. Other inclusions listed with the sponsored event below.

Welcome Reception $1000 (4 available)

Includes One (1) Meeting Registration

Continental Breakfast Sponsor $500 (4 available) Tour Bus Sponsor $800 (1 available)

Awards Luncheon $1,000 (4 available)

Includes One (1) Meeting Registration

President's Reception Sponsor $750 (4 available) Reception Contributor $100 (unlimited)

Student Attendee Sponsor/Mentor $165 - Pay a registration fee for one of our student members, and introduce them to other industry

professionals at the meeting.

Total Due Sponsorships Fees: _____________

Exhibitor Opportunities All exhibitors will be listed on signage at the event and on the OFA website. Includes 6' Table and two chairs

Industry Exhibit (includes one (1) annual meeting registration)

$350 OFA Member/$650 Non-Member

Educational/Non-Profit/Government Agency

$125 (does not include annual meeting registration)

Additional Industry Exhibit Table Top Display $100

Additional Educational/Non-Profit/Government Agency $75

______Additional Exhibiting Personnel Registration - $140

110v electricity (must provide own extension cords)

Total Due Exhibitor Registration Fees:______________

Grand Total Due: ______________

Return completed form with your check, cashier's check or money order to:

Ohio Forestry Association 507 Main St., Suite 200 Zanesville, OH 43701-7303 Phone: 888-388-7337

If you wish to pay with a credit card, register at . Click Events, Annual Meeting. OFA Accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. You will need your Username, email address and your Password. If you do not remember your Username or Password, use the Reset Your Password link on the OFA website by entering the email address associated with your member record. If you do not have this information, please contact the OFA office at 888-388-7337 for assistance.

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