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Full Program
THE 2023 PROGRAM IS NOT AVAILABLE YET
IT WILL BE AVAILABLE STARTING JANUARY 2023
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2022 Redwood Region Logging Conference Program Highlights
(Events and times subject to change)
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THURSDAY - March 17, 2022
9:00 AM EDUCATION DAY
Over 1,000 school students will visit the Logging Conference from classes in Humboldt County. Students will cheer the College Lumberjack Show, Wild Things, and Historical Exhibits. Bus transportation will be sponsored by the Logging Conference Education Fund and volunteer Tour Guides will escort the teachers and students to each one of the Educational Stations.
Sponsored by: GE & Company
Women in Timber
Green Diamond Resource Co.
Johns' Group, LLC
Sierra Pacific Industries
Tunzi Ranch
McLean Foundation
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9:00 AM GOLF TOURNAMENT
Teams of FOUR: Price $400
Individuals: Price $100
The RRLC Annual Golf Tournament Scramble will be held at the Baywood Golf & Country Club Course on Thursday. The tournament will start at 9:00 and lunch will be served at noon. Call the RRLC Office - register at www.rrlc.net
Sponsored by: Conrad Forest Products
GR Sundberg
RDO Equipment Co.
9:30 - 11:30 AM PRO LOGGER RISK MANAGEMENT - Red Lion Inn, Registration required.
1:00 - 5:00 PM PRO LOGGER FIRST AID - Red Lion Inn, Registration required.
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12:00 Noon MURAL AWARDS
Education Day students will gather at the Grandstands for the RRLC Mural Contest awards.
Sponsored by: California Women in Timber
Northern Aggregates
5:30 PM THURSDAY NIGHT BEER & WINE GALA Price: $50
The Beer & Wine Tasting Gala will include a BBQ Tri Tip Dinner and Oysters. A complimentary beer or wine glass will be included. Chainsaw Carvings will be auctioned to benefit RRLC Ed. Programs.
Sponsored by: Shuster's Transportation
C&K Johnson Industries
Mendes Supply
Contech Engineered Solutions,
Lumber Packaging
Eureka Freightiner
Redwoods Forest Products
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FRIDAY - March 18, 2022
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8:30 AM GIN FIZZ BREAKFAST
RRLC Members Only Price $40
The Annual Gin Fizz & Moose Milk Breakfast officially kicks off the business portion of the Conference. The The RRLC Scholarship Awards will be presented at the breakfast including the Emanuel Fritz Memorial, Holmgren Memorial, RRLC Recognition and the Jere Melo Memorial Scholarship.
Sponsored by: Bedliners Plus
Tri Counties Bank
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM PROLOGGER CLASSES
Four ProLogger Classes will be offered on Friday starting at 11:00 AM thru 3:00 PM. Topics include: CHP Updates for 2022, Forest Regulations and Legislative Updates, Underwriters and Lawyers as well as Safety when using a Medical Helicopter to transport an injured worker.. Each class will offer 2 ProLogger Credits from Associated California Loggers.
Sponsored by: Associated California Loggers & RRLC
12:00 NOON HIGH SCHOOL FORESTRY COMPETITION
The High School Forestry Competition is in its 27th year at the Redwood Region Logging Conference. Events in this contest will be held at the Fairgrounds and will test the skills and knowledge needed by resource professionals in the forest products industry. Pre-registration is required.
Sponsored by: Ford Logging, Inc.
C.W. Wood Products
Schmidbaure Lumber
US Bank
12:30 TO 2:30 PM RRLC CAREER DAY
Career Day will feature opportunities for local High School Sophomore, Junior, Senior, and College students to learn more about the exciting opportunities in the Forest Products Industry. Pre-registration is required. Contact the RRLC Office at (707) 443-4091 or website: www.rrlc.net
Sponsored by: GE & Company
North Fork Lumber Co.
Peterson CAT
The Conservation Fund
Mendocino County Farm Bureau
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FRIDAY EVENING BANQUET at Arcata Community Center
6:00 PM COCKTAIL SOCIAL
7:00 PM BANQUET & AUCTION
Price per person: $100
Reserved Table of 8: $800
Special Table of 8: $1,300 (Includes a Redwood Logger's Raffle packet)
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You will not forget the experience of attending the 83rd Anniversary BANQUET of the 2022 Logging Conference. The Sawdust Bowl & Banquet, Auction and Raffle will be held at the Arcata Community Center. The event includes announcement of the RRLC 2022 Achievement Award & Shining Star. The 2022 Slide Show, and the Education Auction & “Loggers Raffle.” Seating is limited - presale ticket required.
Sponsored by: Redwood Empire Sawmill
North Coast Resource Management
Wine Provided by: American AgCredit
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SATURDAY - March 19, 2022
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11:00 AM PORTABLE SAWMILL EXHIBITION
The RRLC presents the West Coast Portable Sawmill Exhibition as well as Firewood Processing Equipment. Vendors from around the country will demonstrate their products and mill lumber auctioned off at the annual Timberman’s Banquet & Auction.
Sponsored by: Reuser
Meyer Land Clearing, Inc.
Trinity River Lumber
Lumber Packaging
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11:30 AM LADIES LUNCHEON Price: $50
Join your Timber Industry Women friends for this once-a-year celebration! The day will include a wonderful lunch at Old Growth Cellars with Wine Tasting and Spirits from Humboldt Craft Spirits of Eureka. Social starts at 11:30, lunch at Noon. The 2022 Shining Star will be honored for her years of contribution to the forest products industry. This will be a very memorable event that you won’t want to miss.
Sponsored by: Harvest Market
Bedliners Plus
Jacobszoon & Associates
Humboldt County Farm Bureau
Trucut Custom Milling
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NOON LOG LOADER COMPETITION
Participants in the Log Loading competition must be currently employed by an established logging company. The event will take place at the Fairgrounds and individuals must pre-register with the RRLC Office at (707) 443-4091.
Sponsored by: Bettendorf Trucking
Morris Logging
Redwood Timber Co.
Parmeter Logging
Loggers Association of Northern California
4:00 PM THREE PRIZE DRAWING
The Redwood Region Logging Conference is offering a raffle with THREE chances to win three different prizes. Following are the items to be raffled:
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1. Christensen Arms - Mesa Cal. Bronze Cerakote Bolt Action
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2. Kimber 1911 Caliber and Specific Model TBA
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3. Night Stay, Dinner and $50 Play Money at Bear River Casino Resort
Tickets for this raffle can be purchased from any one of the RRLC Board of Directors or at the Conference Registration Desk. The raffle supports the Natural Resource Education programs and you need NOT be present to win. Tickets are $10.00 each or 15 for $100. The drawing will be held at 4:00 PM at the Main Exhibit Hall on Saturday, March 19, 2022.
Continuing Events:
SHOW 'N SHINE
A display of TRUCKS will showcase the best of the best in the Show 'N Shine contest. Owners must pre-register and vehicles will on display in the Vendor Parking Lot at the Fairgrounds from Thursday morning until Saturday afternoon. Cash Prizes and trophies will be awarded to the winner on Friday afternoon.
Sponsored by: Parmeter Logging
Johns' Group, LLC
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EQUIPMENT SHOW FREE
See the largest Logging Equipment show in the State of California. Vendors from all around the country bring Logging Equipment to be viewed by forest professionals and the general public. Exhibits include heavy equipment for all types of logging operations, supporting industry, and professional organizations.
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LUMBERJACK & JILL SHOW FREE
The Lumberjack & Jill Show is an exciting adventure providing a blend of sports, history, and comedy. This year the Redwood Region Logging Conference has partnered with the Humboldt State University Logging Sports Team as well as other college teams to provide this entertaining, exciting, and educational production.
Sponsored by: Green Diamond Resource Co.
CONSERVATION AMBASSADORS WILDLIFE SHOW FREE
Wild Things educates students of all ages about wildlife and their environment. This interactive and thought-provoking program is a celebration of native California wildlife and animal habitats. Wild Things, Inc. will share real animals and teach the audience about wildlife. They take great pride in offering a sanctuary to many animals that can no longer survive in the wild and their health and future is provided by the organization.
Sponsored by: Humboldt Redwood Company
Mendocino Redwood Company
Greenwood Land Development
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HISTORICAL DISPLAYS FREE
Come ride the historical locomotive and view the steam donkeys as well as other antique logging equipment at the fairgrounds. This incredible display of equipment from our past will show you how logging operations were conducted over 100 years ago.
Sponsored by: Mercer-Fraser Company
Johns' Group, LLC
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PORTABLE SAWMILL EXHIBITION FREE
The RRLC presents the West Coast Portable Sawmill Exhibition as well as Firewood Processing Equipment. Vendors from around the country will demonstrate their products and mill lumber auctioned off at the annual Timberman's Banquet & Auction.
Sponsored by: Reuser
Meyer Land Clearing, Inc.
Trinity River Lumber
Lumber Packaging
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RRLC INVITATIONAL CHAINSAW CARVING CONTEST FREE
This contest is open to selected Professional West Coast Chainsaw Carvers. The sculptures will be created each day and will be auctioned to the highest bidder at each evening’s events. The large carvings will be auctioned Friday evening at the Timberman’s Banquet at the Fairgrounds. Prize money will be awarded to the winning carvers.
Sponsored by: Bailey's
Harbers Insurance Agency
Mad River Lumber
Redwood Timber Company LLC
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