The MSAF is offering our spring program free of charge as a set of webinars. The programs will run from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm & will provide 4 CFEs each morning.
You must register separately, in advance for each webinar at these links:
Wednesday June 10 – https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2641601281848046093
Thursday June 11 – https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3770810718690288653
You must register separately, in advance for each webinar at these links:
Wednesday June 10 – https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2641601281848046093
Thursday June 11 – https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3770810718690288653
Update on 2020 SAF Convention:
We have been informed that the Rhode Island Convention Center (the site of our 2020 National Convention) has been leased by the Rhode Island government to serve as a hospital facility for recovering COVID-19 patients in the area and overflow from Boston. This lease is in place through November 1, 2020. The convention center has let us know that they will be cancelling our agreement. Here is a local article outlining the situation: https://www.wpri.com/target-12/ri-to-pay-4-million-to-lease-ri-convention-center-for-makeshift-hospital/.
I know this comes as a shock, but it also resolves a lot of uncertainty. Uncertainty seems to be the only thing we can be sure of at this time. Prior to this information, SAF staff had been conducting our due diligence on contingency planning for the 2020 Convention given the uncertainty we face. Given our current reality, we have given thought to the possibility of looking for another in person location this Fall.
In consultation with our event planner, Delaney, they have informed us that hundreds of Spring/Summer events have been rescheduled to the Fall, limiting our options. We also run the risk of this scenario playing out in another city. Current travel restrictions for health and safety have created concerns about travel. In the event that they are lifted, those concerns may not fully subside for our attendees and presenters. For that reason, we will not attempt an in-person convention in another location.
During our contingency planning, staff had inspiring presentations on the possibility of a virtual convention in 2020 to facilitate engagement, education, and development opportunities to our community. Given the decision made for us by the Rhode Island government, we are composing a proposal to present to the Board of Directors for our ability to host a virtual event. Our focus will be creating an experience as similar as possible to an in person event to showcase the connectedness of our community. Following the upcoming Board of Directors call on May 2, we will update you with more information.
Thank you for your support in these constantly changing times.
We have been informed that the Rhode Island Convention Center (the site of our 2020 National Convention) has been leased by the Rhode Island government to serve as a hospital facility for recovering COVID-19 patients in the area and overflow from Boston. This lease is in place through November 1, 2020. The convention center has let us know that they will be cancelling our agreement. Here is a local article outlining the situation: https://www.wpri.com/target-12/ri-to-pay-4-million-to-lease-ri-convention-center-for-makeshift-hospital/.
I know this comes as a shock, but it also resolves a lot of uncertainty. Uncertainty seems to be the only thing we can be sure of at this time. Prior to this information, SAF staff had been conducting our due diligence on contingency planning for the 2020 Convention given the uncertainty we face. Given our current reality, we have given thought to the possibility of looking for another in person location this Fall.
In consultation with our event planner, Delaney, they have informed us that hundreds of Spring/Summer events have been rescheduled to the Fall, limiting our options. We also run the risk of this scenario playing out in another city. Current travel restrictions for health and safety have created concerns about travel. In the event that they are lifted, those concerns may not fully subside for our attendees and presenters. For that reason, we will not attempt an in-person convention in another location.
During our contingency planning, staff had inspiring presentations on the possibility of a virtual convention in 2020 to facilitate engagement, education, and development opportunities to our community. Given the decision made for us by the Rhode Island government, we are composing a proposal to present to the Board of Directors for our ability to host a virtual event. Our focus will be creating an experience as similar as possible to an in person event to showcase the connectedness of our community. Following the upcoming Board of Directors call on May 2, we will update you with more information.
Thank you for your support in these constantly changing times.
Michigan Mission Statement
The mission of the Michigan Society of American Foresters is to serve those professional natural resource managers responsible for the stewardship of our forests and offer information to the many interests within our Michigan communities.
The Michigan SAF consists of 415 foresters from many walks of life; state, federal, industry, consultants, university, and others. While many perspectives may lie within every natural resource issue, the depth and diversity of the Michigan SAF provides strength and expertise found nowhere else.
Realizing that the health and use of forests is vitally important to society and that we, as foresters, have a technical and advisory role to play as spokesperson for these resources, we offer the following:
The Michigan SAF consists of 415 foresters from many walks of life; state, federal, industry, consultants, university, and others. While many perspectives may lie within every natural resource issue, the depth and diversity of the Michigan SAF provides strength and expertise found nowhere else.
Realizing that the health and use of forests is vitally important to society and that we, as foresters, have a technical and advisory role to play as spokesperson for these resources, we offer the following:
- Promote and enhance the professional development of our members.
- Create public awareness of professional forestry.
- Participate in constructive, open dialogue with other resource professionals, conservation groups, state and local government, and the general public.
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