PLC Supporting Member Weekly Update February 2, 2024
In this Issue:
PLC Annual Awards – Accepting Nominations Now!
PLC Raises Record Funds for Log A Load – Great job everyone!
The Logger’s Voice – Winter 2024
PLC Annual Meeting – Save the Date & Book your room!
Maine – Latest News
Vermont – Latest News
Classified listings – Send us your listings!
Member Discounts – Many to choose from
Do you know a person or business involved in the logging industry who ought to be recognized for service to the community, outstanding professionalism or service to the industry? If you do, please NOMINATE THEM for one of the PLC’s annual awards.
PLC Logging Contractor of the Year Award – The PLC Logging Contractor of the Year award recognizes a PLC Logging Contractor for their commitment to the sustainability of the industry and logging as a profession.
PLC Community Service Award – This Award is given annually to a PLC member, Supporting Member or affiliated organization that has demonstrated a significant commitment to giving back to their community.
PLC Supporting Member of the Year Award – The PLC Supporting Member of the Year Award is presented annually to a PLC Supporting Member who has demonstrated an unprecedented commitment to logging contractors in the Northeast.
Nominations should be received no later than March 29, 2024.
Awards will be presented at the PLC Annual Meeting on May 10 at the Samoset Resort in Rockport, ME.
A list of previous winners is available HERE
Professional Logging Contractors (PLC) of the Northeast Log A Load for Maine Kids effort raises record $287,691 in 2023
Funds raised for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
AUGUSTA, ME – The Professional Logging Contractors (PLC) of the Northeast raised a record $287,691 for Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals in Maine in 2023 through its annual Log A Load for Kids fundraising efforts.
The total shattered the previous record set in 2022 of $262,403, with the PLC’s two Log A Load golf tournaments and the Log A Load live auction at the PLC’s annual membership meeting performing strongly while funds raised at the American Loggers Council (ALC) annual meeting in Bethel, ME also contributed to the total.
“It is truly inspiring that despite the many challenges facing the Northeast’s logging industry, PLC’s Members, Supporting Members, friends, and families rallied once again in 2023 to raise a record amount for Children’s Miracle Network hospitals,” Dana Doran, Executive Director of the PLC, said. “No matter what the conditions in the industry are, this group always reaches deep for the kids and their families.”
This year, the PLC Annual Meeting, Dinner, Awards Ceremony and Live Log A Load Auction will be held on May 9 – 10, 2024 at the Samoset Resort in Rockport! Please be sure to block the dates in your calendars.
We are planning for a fun social event on Thursday, so stay tuned for more updates.
Below is the reservation link for early booking information.
Reservation Booking Link:
Professional Logging Contractors of the Northeast
Code: 051024plcm
Maine News
Ag department encourages producers to consider forest management incentive
Madison-based TimberHP aims to be fully open this year as more public financing arrives
Sappi CEO Michael Haws Recognized as a 2023 Top CEO in Maine – Yahoo Finance
Professional Logging Contractors of the Northeast raise a record-setting amount of money for kids
The Pulse: New Biochar plants in New York and Maine
An inside look at a winter timber harvest in Maine – YouTube
New Exemplary Forestry Investment Fund Makes First Acquisition – Forbes
Hiking in Maine: There’s adventure all year long awaiting at Hidden Valley Nature Center
Vermont News
Forestry experts meet to discuss industry issues – WCAX
State partners with researchers on forest project | News | eagletimes.com
Zack Porter: Hanging in the balance — the uncertain future of the wild Worcester Range
Porter: Worcester Range future | Commentary | rutlandherald.com
Learn what Chittenden County forester Ethan Tapper does to keep forestshealthy
Final Reading: Vermont lawmakers try again to rein in timber theft – vtdigger
Member Discounts
ALC Member Discounts
PLC Members, because the PLC is a member of the American Loggers Council YOU are entitled to special discounts! CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
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Fabian Oil Discount
Wallingford’s Discounts
Maine Trailer Discounts
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PLC Members get a 5% discount on culverts purchased at Treeline and Frank Martin & Sons
Hale Trailer discounts for PLC Members on new trailer purchases! Call Neal at 207-232-7969 for details!
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