Tuesday, February 7
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ACL Presents “Defensive Driving”
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds, Fusaro Hall
Sponsored by Associated California Loggers, and Shinnerer Insurance Services. Presented by loss control specialist, Don Milani.
There are fees associated with this presentation: ACL Members $50, Non-Members $75
2 Units Pro Logger Credits. Contact: Eric Carleson(916) 441-7940
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p. m. Cresco Presents “Fork Lift Recertification Training”
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds, Fusaro Hall
Rough Terrain Forklift Certification Training consists of theory, walk-around inspection, and hands-on operation of the Class 7 unit.
Registration fee is $50 – Class limited to the first 20 people
Contact: Debbie Peeples at (530) 510-5314 to enroll.
Wednesday, February 8
9:00 a.m. Golf Tournament – Shotgun Start (Check-In 8 a.m.)
Location: Gold Hills Country Club, Redding, CA
Inclement weather contact: Paul Violett (530) 701-1152
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ACL presents “Risk Management”
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds, Fusaro Hall
Sponsored by Associated California Loggers, and Shinnerer Insurance Services. Presented by loss control specialist, Don Milani.
There are fees associated with this presentation: ACL Members $50, Non-Members $75
2 Units Pro Logger CreditsContact: Eric Carleson(916) 441-7940
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Media Logging Contest
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds, Joe Spear Judging Arena
Join local media celebrities as they compete for the coveted Logging Conference Trophy
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ACL presents “First Aid/ CPR”
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds, Fusaro Hall
Sponsored by the Associated California Loggers, and Shinnerer Insurance Services. Presented by loss control specialist, Don Milani.
There are fees associated with this presentation: ACL Members $50, Non-Members $75
4 Units Pro Logger Credits. Contact: Eric Carleson(916) 441-7940
Thursday, February 9
8:00 a.m. Conference Kickoff Breakfast – Doors open at 7:30a.m.
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds, Fusaro Hall
Featured speaker: Jeff Fowle, Past President, Ag Chat Foundation
M.C. Jed Gibson – Bullwhackers courtesy of Warner Enterprises, Inc.
You must have a ticket to attend this event
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Education Day – By Invitation Only
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds
11:00 a.m. Exhibits Open at Shasta District Fairgrounds
12:30 p.m. Presidents Ax Throw
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds, Joe Spear Judging Arena
The competition is fierce as the Sierra Cascade Logging Conference past Presidents compete for the bull’s eye.
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Panel Discussion – Marijuana Gardens: The Public Safety Threat on Our Lands
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds, Fusaro Hall
The number of marijuana gardens is increasing across the forested landscape on both public and private lands. With this, increasing numbers of dangerous and potentially deadly confrontations are occurring between growers, the recreational public, landowners and land managers. The panel will include: Shasta County Sheriff Tom Bosenko and former USFS law enforcement officer Roger Newton.
Moderator: John Andersen – Area Manager Mendocino Redwood Company and Board Member of the Jere Melo Foundation.
2 Units Pro Logger Credits
SAF Continued Forestry Education Hours; 2 hours Category 2
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Logging Sports Exhibition
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds, Joe Spear Judging Arena
Join the action as College teams from across California compete with the Pro’s in traditional logging sports events including: chopping, whip-sawing, and ax throwing among others.
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ACL presents “Fire Safety in the Woods”
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds, Fusaro Hall
Sponsored by Associated California Loggers, and Shinnerer Insurance Services. Presented by loss control specialist, Don Milani.
2 Units Pro Logger Credits. Contact: Eric Carleson(916) 441-7940
5:00 p.m. Exhibits Close
6:00 p.m. Vendor Appreciation & Presidents Reception Buffet
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds, Fusaro Hall
You must have a ticket to attend this event.
Friday, February 10
7:00 a.m. Humboldt State University Forestry Alumni Breakfast
Location: Marie Calendars Restaurant, 1987 Hilltop Drive, Redding, CA
Contact: Jay Francis(530) 258-9227
7:00 a.m. Cal Poly Forestry and Natural Resources Alumni Breakfast
Location: Perkos Café, 2631 Balls Ferry Road, Anderson, CA
Contact: Jared Tappero(530) 258-9222 and Valerie Grant (707) 496-2697
9:00 a.m. Exhibits Open at Shasta District Fairgrounds
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. “Social Media: Make It Work for You & Your Industry”
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds, Fusaro Hall
Learn from Jeff Fowle, Etna Rancher and President of Ag Chat Foundation, how to use social networks for issue and business promotion. Jeff is a third generation rancher and farmer from Etna, California, raising cattle, horses and hay. He began utilizing social media nearly three years ago to reach out to the public. Through adaptive learning he now has more than 40,000 active followers on Twitter and his blog receives more than 4000 hits each week. Jeff has a clear passion for agvocacy and desire to help others involved in agriculture to be able to discover their own voice and become influencers in their own unique way.
1 Unit Pro Logger Credit
SAF Continued Forestry Education Hours; 1 hour Category 2
10:30 a.m. Ladies Day Luncheon
Location: Anderson City Hall, 1887 Howard Street, Anderson, CA
Entertainment: Rising country music talent Summer Schappell, accompanied by Lou White.
Tri-tip and Chicken luncheon will be catered by Anderson Rotary, tickets are $30.
Contact Jerry Bryant for details (530) 524-4411 (mobile) – (530) 223-0587 (home)
10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Logging Sports Exhibition
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds, Joe Spear Judging Arena
Join the action as College teams from across California compete with the Pro’s in traditional logging sports events including: chopping, whip-sawing, and ax throwing among others.
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Loggers Association of Northern California Presents – CPR Training
Class is Full
Location: Sierra Pacific Industries Headquarters, Training Room, 19794 Riverside Ave., Anderson, CA
Note: There is “ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING ALLOWED” on Sierra Pacific Property
4 Units Pro Logger Credits. Contact: Frank Del Gallo (530) 926-4622
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Panel Discussion – Forest Carbon: Science, Legislation, and Regulation
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds, Fusaro Hall
The discussion will be focused on the science, legislation, and regulation of Carbon as it relates to the Forest Products Industry. Panelists include: Terry Collins of Collins Pine Company, Steve Brink of the California Forestry Association, and Ed Murphy of Sierra Pacific Industries.
Moderator: William W. “Bill” Keye – Government Affairs Specialist, California Licensed Forester’s Association.
2 Units Pro Logger Credits
SAF Continued Forestry Education Hours; 2 hours Category 2
3:15 p.m. Wild Things, Wildlife Show
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds, Pepsi Pavilion (inclement weather, Joe Spear Judging Arena)
Wild Things, Inc. was founded in 1987 for the explicit purpose of housing and caring for displaced wildlife and educating the public with a message of conservation and appreciation for natural wonders.
5:00 p.m. Exhibits Close
6:30 p.m. Lumberjack Banquet & Education Auction
Location: GAIA Shasta Hotel, 4125 Riverside Place, Anderson, CA
Doors open at 6:00 PM
You must have a ticket to attend this event.
Saturday, February 11
7:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Truckers Seminar
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds, Fusaro Hall Doors open at 6:30 a.m.
Representatives from Les Schwab Tires, Allison Transmission, and California Highway Patrol will speak on relative topics.
4 Units Pro Logger Credits. Contact: Roger Vickers (530) 222-1212
8 a.m. Past Presidents Breakfast – Hosted by Sierra Cascade Logging Conference
Location: Vittles Restaurant, 2385 North Street, Anderson, CA
Please pass the word, we encourage all past Presidents to attend.
8 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Panel discussion presented by Loggers Association of Northern California
Class is Full
Location: Sierra Pacific Industries Headquarters, Training Room, 19794 Riverside Ave., Anderson, CA
A representative from Cal OSHA will discuss all safety regulations related to the logging industry. The second half of the discussion will be focused on Employment Law. Pre-registration is required and limited to the first 50 registrants.
There will be a fee for those who wish to register but are not members of the Logging Association of Northern California.
Note: There is “ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING ALLOWED” on Sierra Pacific Property
4 Units Pro Logger Credits. Contact: Frank Del Gallo (530) 926-4622
9:00 a.m. Exhibits Open at Shasta District Fairgrounds
9:00 a.m. to Completion – “Log Loader Skills Competition”
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds, Race Track
Test your log-loader skills in the first annual SCLC Log Loader Skills Competition. , competitors will compete for prizes in a John Deere 2154 shovel. Along with bragging rights, awards will be given for first through fifth place. The event is sponsored by Pape Machinery and LeVey Transportation.
There is a $10 entry fee to participate. Contact: Gary Warner (530) 941-4655
Saturday, February 11 (cont’d)
9:00 a.m. to Completion – “Backhoe Rodeo”
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds, Race Track
Can you dig it? Balance it? That is the question that contestants from far and wide will try to answer. Join us as we watch experienced backhoe operators fight time and gravity to take home the prize money. Equipment available to competitors will include CAT, Case, and John Deere backhoes.
Event sponsored by: Eddie Axner Construction
There is a $10 entry fee to participate. Contact: Keith Foster (530) 941-7414
10:00 a.m. to Completion – Truck Driving Skills Competition
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds, Race Track
Can you back up? Park with precision? Drive within boundaries? Test your truck driving skills in both a semi- and pick-up truck in our annual Truck Rodeo. Vehicles will be supplied by Redding Freightliner and Eddie Axner Construction.
Event Sponsored by: Redding Freightliner and LKQ Auto Parts of Northern California
There is a $10 entry fee to participate. Contact: Rick Krogen (530) 241-4412
11:00 a.m. Wild Things, Wildlife Show
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds, Pepsi Pavilion (if inclement weather, Joe Spear Judging Arena)
Wild Things, Inc. was founded in 1987 for the explicit purpose of housing and caring for displaced wildlife and educating the public with a message of conservation and appreciation for natural wonders.
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Logging Sports Exhibition
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds, Joe Spear Judging Arena
Join the action as College teams from across California compete with the Pro’s in traditional logging sports events including: chopping, whip-sawing, and ax throwing among others.
2:00 p.m. Wild Things, Wildlife Show
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds, Pepsi Pavilion (if inclement weather, Joe Spear Judging Arena)
Wild Things, Inc. was founded in 1987 for the explicit purpose of housing and caring for displaced wildlife and educating the public with a message of conservation and appreciation for natural wonders.
3:00 p.m. Sierra Cascade Logging Conference 2012 Gun Drawing – WINNER TAKES ALL!
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds,
This year’s drawing will include four guns: Smith & Wesson model 642 .38 cal. revolver w/ pink grips, Kimber Pro CDP .45 cal. semi-auto, Benelli Super Vinci 12 ga. Max 4 Camo 2 ¾ – 3 ½”, and a Kimber Montana SS synthetic .300 WSM.
3:30 p.m. Gates Close
