2008 VLA Annual Meeting

2008 ANNUAL MEETING REGISTRATION

Holiday Inn I 64 West End
2000 Staples Mill Rd
Richmond, VA
October 10-12, 2008


This has been another great year for the Virginia Loggers Association. Please plan to join the members of YOUR association at our 6th Annual meeting, October 10-12 at the Holiday Inn West End, in Richmond, VA. The event will feature two SHARP Logger training classes on Friday morning. Rick Meyer with the FRA will hold a class on Fuel Efficiency, in the afternoon, Jim Cline with the VDOT will hold a class on entrance permitting and construction and flagger certification. Friday night you will have the opportunity to socialize with Legislators and State Officials.
Saturday will begin with the Breakfast Membership meeting and Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Bob Bloxom will make a presentation. The morning program will include a presentation by Janna Sakowitz, with Hermitage Safety on DOT compliance and Garald Cottrell with Bio-Gen Energy Solutions will speak about his company and how they integrate contacts for wood chips for the industrial boilers they market. Saturday afternoon will be free for you to tour Richmond, the Capitol of Virginia.
Saturday evening we will conclude with a reception and dinner. Our featured speaker will be Dr. Robert Shaffer; Professor Emeritus from Virginia Tech. Bob has long been a logger advocate and a driving force in Virginia logger professionalism. The Kountry Kikkers from Covington will also be joining us once again. Through out the weekend many of our supporting members will have display booths set up and Sharp Logger continuing education credits are available for both the class and meeting.







Drawing for a New Air Compressor

Larry Rakes with Anchor Sales will have a display set up where he is offing a new air compressor as a drawing for attendees. The drawing is open to any attendee that registers with Larry and you must be present to win.
Anchor Sales is a proud supporter of the Virginia Loggers Association and they offer a full line of air compressors, pressure washers and chemicals as well as service. A chance to win this unit is just one more reason to attend this function and the VLA thanks Anchor Sales for this generous offer.


















SCHEDULE


Friday October 10 – Holiday Inn West End

Registration 7:30 – 8:30 AM
FRA Fuel Efficiency Workshop 9:00 – 12:00
Lunch - on your own 12:00 - 1:00
VDOT Entrance Permits and Flagger Certification 1:00 - 4:00
Legislators Reception 6:00 – 8:00
Dinner on your own

Saturday October 11 – Holiday Inn West End

Registration 7:30 - 8:00 AM
Breakfast and Annual Membership Meeting 8:00
Secretary of Forestry and Agriculture - Bob Bloxom 9:30
DOT compliance - Janna Sakwiz - Hermitage Safety Consultants 10:00
Wood Energy Boilers - Garald Cottrell- Bio-Gen Energy Solutions 11:00
Lunch on your own
Afternoon Free
Reception 6:00
Dinner and Program - Dr. Robert Shaffer 7:00 – 9:00
Kountry Kikkers

Cost: $100:00 per member Spouse $75.00
Children free








VLA MEETING REGISTRATION (Please Print)
Return by September 29, 2008

Company______________________________________________

Name: ____________________________ (Spouse) ____________

(Children)_____________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________

______________________________________________

Phone: ___________________________

# Attending________@ $100.00_____________ @75.00_______

Please List Us as a Sponsor $250_____ or Supporter $100_____

Total $___________



I/We will attend the following:

Friday SHARP Logger Training ______

Friday Legislative Social______

Saturday Breakfast /Membership Meeting______

Saturday Reception and Dinner_____



Hotel Registration
Holiday Inn I 64 West End
2000 Staples Mill Rd
Richmond, VA 23230
804-359-6061
Fax 804 359-3177

Please contact the hotel directly for reservations. The Virginia Loggers Association has a block of rooms reserved at a discount rate of $82.00 per night for Thursday Oct 9th, Friday Oct 10th, and Saturday Oct 11th. Theses are for single or double occupancy. The cut off date for reservations is September 22nd. Ask for the VLA rate.

VDOT Entrance Permits

VDOT Entrance permits – New effective date announced.

VDOT has agreed to keep the blanket permit for temporary logging entrances program in place. After much discussion both in public and private meetings the blanket district permit will still be available, all though the cost will rise to $750 for a two year permit. This has been an excellent example of how the State and industry can work together. Both the VFA and VFPA worked together with the VLA to achieve this outcome. More info will be forth coming but as part of the process, VDOT will continue to crack down on violators. Remember, you still need to notify VDOT when moving to a new site. The new fee will take effect in July 2009 and old permits will be grandfathered in, you can save the increase in cost by renewing your permit prior to July 2009. This is a new date from previous announcements. The Department is still in negotiation with the telecommunications sector.