National Capital Society of American Foresters

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2013 Issue #3 Newsletter now available (archives)

National Capital Society of American Foresters (NCSAF)
Service Day on Theodore Roosevelt Island Park
Saturday Dec 7 th, 2013

This year, NCSAF will host a volunteer service day on Theodore Roosevelt Island Park,
picking up trash and unwanted items along the hiking trail.

The goal is to:
Help clean up the highly vested park and maintain its pristine character
Conduct an initial reconnaissance of potential sites for the proposed Gifford Pinchot Memorial monument.

Time: Arrive before 10am
10:00-10:30 am Orientation with National Park Service (NPS) ranger
10:30-12:00 pm Park clean up
12:00-01:00 pm Lunch
01:00-02:00 pm Survey/reconnaissance
Location: Theodore Roosevelt Island Park, entrance after crossing the bridge (see map below).

Directions: click here. Close to Rosslyn metro station on the orange and blue line.
Parking is limited, so please arrive early or take public transportation.
Note: Please wear long sleeve shirts and pants, bring a hat and warm clothes.
Park service will provide the grabbers, trash bags and basic supplies.

If you know anyone who is interested in making a positive impact to our community, please invite them.

Lunch will be provided. RSVP by 12/4/2013 by click here.
Inquiries, please send an email to cchen@fs.fed.us. Thanks.

Capitol Christmas Tree 2013
The 2013 tree will be harvested from the Colville National Forest in northeast Washington State.

National Capital Society of American Foresters
Holiday Party

Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Following the lighting of the Capitol Christmas Tree , which begins at 5:00 p.m.

Come one, come all to meet new friends, congratulate old friends and offer a bit of good cheer.

NCSAF will host a reception in the House Agriculture Committee Room
Room 1300, Longworth House Office Bldg

Food and drink will be provided.

There will be a short program at 6:45 to announce the election of new officers
and recognize length of membership milestones

Dress is business casual with a holiday spirit.

Please RSVP to: Andy Mason, acmason1954@gmail.com

A New Monument for Gifford Pinchot?

Virginia Loves Trees License Plate
NCSAF member Paul Ries shared information on an effort underway to recognize the importance of urban trees and woods to the Commonwealth of Virginia. There is a campaign underway to produce the license plate shown below, provided there are least 450 applications. Applications are being accepted and once the magic number is reached it will go into production. Click on the link above for more information and do your part to show that Virginia is for Tree Lovers.

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What is the National Capital SAF?

The National Capital SAF is one of thirty-two State Societies that make up the national organization of the SAF. Our members generally live and work in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. However, there are two other State Societies located in our metropolitan area - the Appalachian Society in northern Virginia and the Allegheny Society in Maryland. We have over 300 members in the National Capital SAF. Members may join any state society they wish by paying the appropriate state society dues.

Our NCSAF members serve in positions with Federal and local governments, forest industry and affiliated organizations, non-governmental conservation and environmental organizations, colleges and universities, and small businesses, including consulting foresters. In addition, some of our members are now retired.

L to R: Ted Beauvais, Past Chair; David Gwaze, Fundraising; Jeanne Kavinski, Membership; Bryan Petit, Past Program; Tim Resch, Web Master, Darrel Pendris, Past Treasurer; Christine Cadigan, Treasurer; Jake Donnay, Secretary; Daina Apple, Science and Technology Coordinator; Chris Farley, Newsletter and Andy Mason, Chair. Not pictured: Jeff Bradley, Chair-elect; Eric Norland, Program; Chinling Chen, Service; Terri Bates, Communications; Nadine Block, Nominations and Recognition; and Doug MacCleery, Historian

What is the Society of American Foresters (SAF)?

The Society of American Foresters (SAF) is the national scientific and educational organization representing the forestry profession in the United States. Founded in 1900 by Gifford Pinchot, it is the largest professional society in the world for foresters and other professions interested in forestry.

The mission of the Society of American Foresters is to advance the science, education, technology, and practice of forestry; to enhance the competency of its members; to establish professional excellence; and, to use the knowledge, skills, and conservation ethic of the profession to ensure the continued health and use of forest ecosystems and the present and future availability of forest resources to benefit society. SAF is a nonprofit organization meeting the requirements of 501 (c) (3). SAF members include natural resource professionals in public and private settings, researchers, CEOs, administrators, educators, and students.

For more information on SAF, please explore the national SAF website