Chapter: Marys Peak
Chapter Communications
The Marys Peak Chapter of the Society of American Foresters (SAF) is comprised of approximately 150 natural resource managers and scientists in and around the Benton, Lincoln, and Linn County areas. We meet monthly from September to June to promote continued advancement of our profession, to discuss current issues in natural resource management and to share ideas with fellow professionals. Marvin L. Rowley, SAF Fellow
This past year, three members of the Marys Peak chapter worked together to officially nominate a very deserving candidate for the honor of SAF Fellow. After many months of deliberation and review at the National level, it was announced this summer that Marvin Rowley has been accepted into the SAF Fellows. This month we will be honoring Marvin at our September meeting, and will get to hear a first-hand synopsis of his career and what he's learned over the years.
Only 5% of SAF members will have the honor of being a Fellow, so this award presentation is a unique opportunity to hear what one of the brightest and best of our society has to say.
Upcoming Events
Meeting Date: Thursday, September 1, 2009 (This Past Meeting was a Success, Thanks Everyone!)
Location: Elmers Restaurant, 2802 Santiam Highway, Albany
Mark Nichols and Dan Alar of North Pacific will give a presentation on the options foresters have for bridges and culverts in todays market. They are also looking forward to answering any questions you might have on Pre-fabricated bridge kits, decking options, certified railcar bridges, and even installation.
Agenda
6:30-7:00am: Get acquainted, find a seat, order breakfast
7:00-7:15am: Introductions and brief Marys Peak chapter meeting
7:15-7:30am: Honorary guest, Marvin Rowley
7:30-8:30am: Feature presentation (building bridges) followe by Q&A
8:30am: Meeting adjourned
Worth 1 CFE credit. Bring a friend who might be curious about bridges!
Kids Day for Conservation
Saturday, October 3, 10:00am - 4:00pm, Benton County Fair Grounds
Over 40 companies, agencies, and organizations are coming together the first Saturday in October to reach out to kids in our community, and this year, the Marys Peak SAF chapter will be there to help too. We're putting together an increment boring and tree ring counting activity, and would love input or assistance from any members. We're also looking for help setting up Friday afternoon if you're busy on Saturday. Contact Jim Stuart ([email protected]) for more info at 541.336.6228.
If you don't care to commit to helping, consider bringing your kids or grandkids to the benton County Fair grounds for a few hours anyway. This event is completely free, and will provided kids of ALL ages a wide variety of hands-on natural resource activities like harnessing wind and solar energy, building birdhouses, and much, much more.
October: We are busy planning a breakfast meeting to be held with high school students from Philomath, Scio, and Sweet Home. We will have a guest speaker from SAF speak about careers in forestry, and we need your help to act as a mentor for the day.
November: November's guest speaker will be bringing us all up to date on the latest products and capabilities from TDS & Trimble. From handheld data collectors to GPS hardware, we'll learn what options we have available to get the job done.
Meeting Minutes
Coming Soon
Leadership Directory
Marys Peak Chapter Officers 2009
| Chair: Adam May () |
(o) 541-929-2477 (h) 541-752-9882 |
| Chair-elect: -Vacant- () |
(o) 541.555.1234 (h) 541.555.1212 |
| Immediate Past Chair: Jim Stuart () |
(o) 541.336-6338 (h) 541.270-1802 |
| Science and Technology Chair: Dr. Michael Newton () |
(o) 541.737-6076 (h) 541.929-3074 |
| Treasurer: Steve Pilkerton () |
(o) 541.737-3236 (h) 541.926-6792 |
| Membership Chair: Dave Schmidt () |
(o) 541.979-7523 (h) 541.979-7523 |
| Policy Chair: Steve Klein () |
(o) 541.754-4858 (Fax) 541.754-4799 |
| Continuing Forestry Education Contact: Jim Stuart () |
(o) 541.336-6338 (h) 541.270-1802 |
