Transcript Canadian Institute of Forestry Rocky Mountain Section

Canadian Institute of Forestry
National and Rocky Mountain Section
CAPF 2014 AGM Update
June 19, 2014
Executive Royal Inn
Edmonton, Alberta
CIF National update:
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National CIF membership steady at approximately 2200+
Forestry Chronicle continues to be highly valued
journal:
– Recent “Forest History” theme issue published
– FRIAA theme issue in the works
Joint National CIF AGM with SAF National Convention
and XXIV IUFRO World Congress (Oct 8-11, 2014, Salt
Lake City, Utah, USA)
Whitecourt “Forest Capital of Canada” designation
extended to 2015; additional RMS events planned
CIF National update:
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New Prince of Wales Forest Leadership
Award, Canada/UK /TD Bank, $12K
HRH Award for Sustainable Forestry
launched last year
National Forests without Borders (FwB)
program growing:
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Obtained charitable status from GOC
Provincial caucuses in NL, ON, AB and BC
Continue building links to USA, China, Asia
CIF Silver Ring program review ongoing –
changes coming…
Join or renew today!
RMS Update:
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Section membership approximately 450; 10+ Sustaining Corp
Members from Alberta
Provide ongoing continuing competency opportunities for CIF and
CAPF/CAPFT members:
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Support a variety of student awards, events and activities
AB caucus FwB Project - Nepal Village School Seedling Nursery
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Three Tech Sessions planned for 2014-15; details to follow
Nepal Forestry Study Tour, Oct 16-Nov 8, 2014
RMS regarded as one of the strongest of 19 Sections in Canada join to help the local section and/or FwB caucus today!
2014-2015 CIF-RMS Council
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Director
Chair
Vice Chair
Secretary
Treasurer
Councilor
Councilor
Councilor
Councilor
Councilor
Councilor
Councilor
CAPF Liaison
UofA/NAIT Liaison
Lorne West
Alex Drummond
Ashley Lawson
Dan MacIsaac
Donna Smyl
Dave McNabb
Sharad Karmacharya
Jeff Renton
Brent Dysart
Diana Boylen
Marty O’Byrne
Steve McIsaac
Doug Krystofiak
TBC
RMS 2014 AGM
Thank you!