Standing
Committees:
The PFA has organized 15 committees and 2 special appointments to further its' mission. Committees work on furthering PFA's mission and enable members to participate. We invite you to look over the descriptions and to contact committee chairs for additional information.
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Annual Meeting—Organizes the annual PFA meeting held in the fall. Contact PFA office for information; Tel: (800) 835-8065. Awards—Solicits nominations and makes awards. Joseph Barnard, E-mail: jboaernard@aol.com. Big Trees—Encourages interest and involvement from the citizens of the Commonwealth in the historic, aesthetic, preservation value, and registration of the big trees of Pennsylvania. If you think you have such a tree, contact the following person for information on how your tree(s) can be included in the registry: Scott Wade, 5 Prince Eugene Lane, Media, PA 19063, Tel: (610) 627-1247; E-mail:wades@comcast.net. http://www.pabigtrees.com Conservation Dinner — Organizes annual Conservation Dinner held in the spring. Contact the PFA office for information, Tel. (800) 835-8065. Education/Communication—Encourages and fosters proper management of all forest lands and natural resources of the Commonwealth through educational programs and materials directed at PFA's members and the Citizens of the Commonwealth. Supports and assists the staff, Board of Directors, Pennsylvania Forests' editor, other committees, and related programs in the area of environmental eductation which publicize the value and importance of PFA. Address questions on awards, displays, timber sales, and management questions on forest land to: Jim Stiehler, PA DCNR, Bureau of Forestry, 137 Penn Nursery Road, Spring Mills, PA 16875-9621. Tel: (814) 364-5157; E-mail: jstiehler@state.pa.us. Finance—Address questions to: Roy Seifert; E-mail: rsiefert@state.pa.us. Forest Industry—Promotes the wise use of Pennsylvania's forest resources and provides an industry perspective to other PFA committees and the Board of Directors. Direct such concerns and the Log A Load for Kids Charity Shoot to Scott J. Kurtzman, 228 Main St, Spring Grove, PA 17362. Tel: (717) 225-4711; E-mail: scott.kurtzman@glatfelter.com. Investments/Endowment Fund—Receives financial contributions and manages these investments in funds according to the donors wishes. Henry Gerhold, 816 S. Sparks St., State College, PA 16801; Tel: (814) 238-6126; E-mail: hdg@psu.edu. Legislation—Monitors state and federal legistlation related to forestry and recommends PFA policy positions. Jim Walizer, 304 Walizer Road, Bellefonte, PA, Tel: (814) 383-2622. Address 25 X '25 questions to: Terry Hoffman; E-mail: tehoffman@hotmail.com. Magazine/Public Relations—Provides information about PFA. The Pennsylvania Forestry Association, PO Box 1278, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, Tel: (800) 835-8065; E-mail: thepfa@verizon.net. Magazine editor is Lauren Jacobs, 1340 N 17th St., Harrisburg, PA 17103, Tel: (717) 232-0144; Fax: (717) 232-8823; E-mail: ljacobs@artcomsys.com. Membership—Dedicated to building a strong membership. Dave Alerich. Please direct inquiries to the PFA office, Tel. (800) 835-8065. Nominating—Recommends nominees for PFA Board of Directors and officers. Dave Jackson, Penn State Cooperative Extension-Centre County, 420 Holmes Avenue, Willowbank Building, Room 322, Bellefonte, PA 16823. Tel: (814) 355-4897; E-mail: drj11@psu.edu. Tree Farm—Encourages stewardship and conservation of our state's forest resources by promoting multiple-use forest management on all forest land in the Commonwealth; maintains and improves the quality and integrity of the Pennsylvania Tree Farm Program. Address questions to: John Portzline; E-mail:jportzline@state.pa.us Urban and Community Forestry—Educates and provides assistance to PFA members, community leaders, and the general public about the planting and care of trees and the improvement of wildlife habitat in urban and suburban areas to enhance the quality of life and human values for all people. Address questions to Rachel Billingham, DCNR/Bureau of Forestry, P.O. Box 8552, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8552, Tel: 717-783-0385; E-mail:rbillingha@state.pa.us. Web Page— Responsible for timely updates and future design planning. Jennifer Stingelin Keefer (jls227@psu.edu).
Forest Landowner Committee Chair— Nancy Baker; Representative for all PA Forest /Woodland Owner Associations. Address questions to: Nancy Baker, Tel: (570)-746-1844; E-mail: bakerii@epix.net. Penn State Agricultural Council Representative—Marc Lewis; The council is the primary forum for interaction between the College and its industry clientele. It allows members to stay informed and provide feedback on College programs, activities, and opportunities. Address questions to: Marc Lewis, Lewis Lumber Company, Hillsgrove, PA 18619, Tel: (570) 924-3507; E-mail: lewism@epix.net.
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