SAF Action Calendar 2010
January
During the month
- Nominate a member for an SAF National Award. A list of awards can be found on the national SAF website.In Oregon, contact state awards chair Jim Rombach (). In Washington, contact Morrie Boles ().
- Finalize chapter officers and send officer listing to Brittany Brumby () and Michele Docy ().
- State society responsible for following year's Leadership Conference appoints chair (WSSAF responsible for even-numbered years; OSAF during odd-numbered years).
- Approve goals for the year.
Specific Dates
- 28-30, WSSAF/OSAF Joint Leadership Conference, Pack Forest, Eatonville, WA.
- 31, Fellow nominations due to local District Fellows Committee. In Oregon, contact John Bell (). In Washington, contact Jim Labau ().
February
During the month
- Chapters and state societies have last year's books reviewed in accordance with bylaws.
- District Fellows Committee considers Fellow nominations.
- Present 50-year Golden Member awards.
Specific Dates
- 1, Foresters' Fund regular grant (from $500 to $1500) applications due to the National office. Note that Foresters' Fund applications must be approved by state society executive committee prior to submitting to national. In Oregon, contact Norm Micahels (); in Washington, contact John Walkowiak ().
- 5, OSAF Executive Committee Meeting, Salem. Contact Tim Keith ().
- 6-7, National SAF Council meeting, Bethesda, MD. Contact: District 1 Council representative Chuck Lorenz () or District 2 Council representative Clark Seely ().
- 15, District Fellow Committee reviews pre-nominations and those to be forwarded to Council representative.
- 15, WSSAF tax worksheets for 2009 due to Chuck Lorenz ().
- 16, WSSAF executive committee one-hour conference call. Contact John Walkowiak ().
- 19-20, IE/MT SAF Leadership Workshop, Coeur d'Alene, ID. Contact Terrie Jain ().
- 22, SAF NWO Finance Subcommittee meets to review NWO financials.
- 28, OSAF tax worksheets due for 2009 to Lori Rasor () and Steve Cafferata ().
- 28, State awards nominations due to Awards Chair. Oregon's list of awards; send nominations to Jim Rombach (). Washington's list of awards. Nominations for Forester of the Year should be sent to last year's FOY recipient Bill Horn (). All others should be sent to Morrie Boles ().
- 28, National Awards due to National for 2010.
March
Specific Dates
- 1, Western Forester deadline for March/April/May issue. Theme: Wildlife in Managed Forests.
- 9, WSSAF executive committee one-hour conference call. Contact John Walkowiak ().
- 15, Fellows District Committee forwards recommendations to Council representatives.
April
During the month
- Develop and confirm list of potential officers for the following year at both the state and chapter level.
Specific Dates
- 6, WSSAF executive committee one-hour conference call. Contact John Walkowiak ().
- 7-9, OSAF annual meeting, Albany, Oregon. Contact: Gary Blanchard ().
- 22-24, Alaska ammual meeting, Fairbanks, AK. Contact: Elizabeth Brann ().
May
During the month
- Continue to develop and confirm list of potential officers for the following year at both the state and chapter level. Candidate confirmations by state annual meetings are suggested.
- Make personal contacts with all dues delinquent members.
- TBA, OSAF Foundation Fellow's Luncheon, Forestry Club Cabin, OSU Forest, Corvallis, OR. Contact: Jennifer Beathe (), 541.929.2477.
Specific Dates
- 1, Fellow Nominations due to SAF National from District Council member.
- 12-14, Washington State SAF annual meeting, La Conner, WA. Contact Paul Wagner ().
- 20-22, Inland Empire SAF annual meeting, May 20-22, Wallace, ID. Contact Richard Reid ().
- 21, OSAF Executive Committee conference call. Contact Tim Keith ().
June
During the month
- SAF Council considers all forwarded Fellow nominees and vote at June Council meeting.
- OSAF Foundation Golf Tournament, Date TBA.
Specific Dates
- 1, Council Nominations and Vice President Nominations due to National. Note: District 2 (Oregon SAF) will elect new Council representative in fall 2010 for 2011-2013; District 1 (WSSAF, IESAF, AKSAF) will elect new rep in fall 2011 for 2012-2014.
- 1, Foresters' Fund Special grant ($500-$5,000) applications due to National.
- 8, Western Forester deadline for July/August/September issue (Promoting SAF Chapter Efforts).
- 8, WSSAF executive committee one-hour conference call. Contact John Walkowiak ().
- 12-13, SAF Council Meeting, Coeur d'Alene, ID.
- 14, SAF Northwest Office full committee meeting, World Forestry Center, Portland.
- 15, Presidential Field Forester Nominations due to District Council representatives.
- 30, National purge of members who have not paid dues.
July
Specific Dates
- 1, Members running for vice president or council submit petition, campaign statement, biographical information, narrative and photo to national office.
August
Specific Dates
- 9, Western Forester deadline for September/October issue (thinning).
- 16, State and chapter election information due to Northwest Office for formatting and organizing to send to National (for electronic ballots).
- 17, WSSAF executive committee one-hour conference call. Contact John Walkowiak ().
- 27-September 6, Oregon State Fair, Oregon Forestry Booth, volunteers contact Julie Woodward (), 503.584.7259.
September
Specific Dates
- 1, HSD National Recognition award nominations due to National.
- 4, Electronic election candidate information is due to the national office for e-ballots.
- 10, OSAF Executive Committee Meeting, Bend.
- 10-26, Western Washington Fair, WSSAF booth, volunteers contact Bill Horn (), 253.770.0485.
- 14, WSSAF executive committee one-hour conference call. Contact John Walkowiak ().
- 15, Foresters' Fund Regular grant (up to $1,500) applications due to National.
October
During the month
- Open call for nominations from members to the District Fellows Committee in the fall (deadline January of following year).
Specific Dates
- 4, Members with emails receive national and local election information.
- 11, Individuals without electronic ballot receive paper ballot.
- 11, Western Forester deadline for November/December issue (Clean Water).
- 12, WSSAF executive committee one-hour conference call. Contact John Walkowiak ().
- 27-31, SAF National Convention, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
November
During the month
- Incoming state chair recruits executive committee members.
- SAF Northwest Office Committee meeting, date TBA.
Specific Dates
- 9: WSSAF executive committee one-hour conference call. Contact John Walkowiak ().
- 17, SAF Northwest Office full committee meeting, Portland, OR.
- 29, Western Forester deadline for January/February 2011 (Forestry and Energy).
December
During the month
- Incoming state chair continues to recruit executive committee members.
- Executive Committee members provide budget numbers to treasurer for next year's budget.
Specific Dates
- 3-5, SAF Council meeting, Bethesda, MD.
- 7, WSSAF Executive Committee Meeting, face-to-face, TBA.
- 10, OSAF Executive Committee Meeting, Eugene area.
Long-Range Planner: 2011
- January TBA, OSAF/WSSAF Leadership Conference. Contact Shaun Harkins ().
- May 11-13, Joint OSAF/WSSAF annual meeting, Jantzen Beach Red Lion, Portland, OR. Contact General Chair Bob Deal ().
- November 2-6, SAF National Convention, Honolulu, HI.
Super Duper Long-Range Planner: 2012
- October 22-28: SAF National Convention, Spokane, WA.
Send calendar items to Lori Rasor (), 503.224.8046.
