Supporting Member Weekly Update – July 18, 2025

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Log A Load Golf Tournaments – Register Now! Teams Selling Out Fast!

It is time to register teams for the PLC’s 2025 Log A Load for Kids Golf Tournaments! These important fund-raisers are critical to PLC’s efforts on behalf of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and families served by them, and they are a lot of fun as well! Don’t wait, team spots are going quickly, mark your calendars and register now!

PLC Hires Certification Coordinator

The Professional Logging Contractors of the Northeast (PLC) has hired Maggie Rideout of Augusta, ME as its new Certification Coordinator. 

Maggie started her new position in mid-July and is looking forward to working with loggers and landowners through the Master Logger® Certification and Forest Stewardship Council certification programs to meet their professional needs. 

“Maggie brings great experience and a strong professional background to her role, and her strong organizational skills and experience working in a team environment make her a valuable member of the PLC.” Dana Doran, Executive Director of the PLC, said. “She is looking forward to supporting and growing the Master Logger Certification and Forest Stewardship Council certification programs as both expand throughout the Northeast.” 

She previously worked as a Subcontractor Onboarding Specialist and Risk Coordinator for Tilson Technologies, a telecommunications construction company. 

Maggie grew up in Pennsylvania and graduated from Eastern University in 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration & Entrepreneurial Studies. She currently lives in Augusta, ME with her husband. 

Maggie may be reached at (207) 688-8195 or maggie@plcloggers.org 

The Master Logger® Certification Program was created by the PLC in 2001 as the first in the world point-of-harvest certification program, offering independent third-party certification of logging companies’ harvesting practices.  

The PLC also administers an FSC®-certified group of family forest landowners throughout New England and New York. Under this arrangement, forest landowners can inexpensively gain access to FSC® group certification.  

Welcome aboard Maggie!

As a PLC Supporting Member, you have the opportunity to promote your business, product, or service directly to our network of more than 230 logging companies across the Northeast.

Whether you’re offering a new service, running a promotion, or simply want to increase visibility, we’ll send your message on your behalf for just $99.

How it works:
Send us your content: copy, images, and any links…and we’ll take care of layout & delivering it to our contractor list.

Ready to share your message? Email jessica@plcloggers.org

MLOFT Feller Buncher Instructor Needed

Members, the MLOFT program is seeking a feller buncher instructor for the 2025 Class! This could be a 3-4 day per week position if desired for the right candidate. Anyone with feller butcher experience interested in learning more about the position is encouraged to contact Donald Burr at 207) 356-1541 or ndburr@nmcc.edu immediately! Don’t miss out on this opportunity!

The SLoCAMP Grant Program launches Monday, July 21 to support logging work in Vermont.

If you missed the live webinar, now’s the time to catch up. The recording walks through who qualifies, what types of projects are funded, and how to prepare your application materials.

Be ready when applications open next week.

Vermont News Clips

📌 Immersing in the Wilderness of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom – The North Star Monthly
📌 Groups warn rescinding roadless rule risks Maine national forest | VermontPublic
📌 Explore New England’s Tree Species with Charles Fergus – The North Star Monthly
📌 European Union Pumping the Brakes on the Misguided EUDR

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