posted Feb 13, 2013, 12:32 PM by Carl Dobler
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Mike Low - Director & Group Lead, Scotiabank - Forest Industry BusinessCarl Dobler - President, BCWLA Russell Taylor - President - International Wood Markets Group
The 2013 AGM & Smoker on Feb 7th went well with a new venue at the Delta Burnaby Hotel. The AGM was an election year and President Carl Dobler (now Past President) stepped down and now Chris Sainas has stepped into the President role for the two year term. Rick Morrow of Olympic has also been elected to 3rd Vice President, also for a two year term.
For the Smoker, we had two amazing speakers. Russ Taylor from International Wood Markets Group and Mike Low from Scotiabank. Both had very generous insight into the lumber and financial markets in the foreseeable future so we are very positive going into 2013.
Regards, Carl Dobler President / Past-President |
posted May 25, 2012, 10:09 AM by Carl Dobler
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posted Jan 25, 2012, 9:40 PM by Carl Dobler
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updated Jan 25, 2012, 9:40 PM
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L: Honorable Steve Thomson, Minister of Forests C: Kip Fotheringham, (prev) Treasurer, BCWLA & Vancouver NAWLA Regional Committee R: Carl Dobler, President, BCWLA
It was a fine day for the AGM and Smoker at the Vancouver Rowing Club. The AGM was well represented and numerous topics were discussed and initiatives tabled which show great potential for the Association for this year. The highly anticipated Smoker with the Honorable Steve Thomson as the keynote speaker gave us much better insight into the international wood markets and the future of the forest industry over the next several years. After the Minister concluded his speech the floor opened up for Q&A and an number of topics were discussed. A few questions were asked that required further insight so it was proposed the Executive send a delegation and have another meeting with Minister Thomson and the Executive plan to follow up with that promptly.
Additionally, Minister Thomson was able to announce that both the BCWLA and the Vancouver NAWLA Regional Committee had both met today and agreed to EACH donate $5000 to the victims and familiy of the Burns Lake tragedy. In addition, the Minister agreed to contribute to the same fund, the additional $500 which the BCWLA donates each year on behalf of the keynote speaker to the charity of his/her choice.
This totals $10500 contributed by the BC wholesale lumber community. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the victims and family affected by the Burns Lake tragedy.
It was with deep regret that Kip Fotheringham had to depart his Executive role as Treasurer for the BCWLA due to his recent change of companies. We wish him all the best in the future, but don't think for a minute Kip we won't call you when you're needed :-)
With the departure of Kip, Maureen Zavislak of Artemis International has agreed to act as Treasurer for the remainder of the 2012 terms with the hopes and expectation from all the Executive she continue in the role for many years to come. Thank you in advance for your volunteer work!!
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posted Jan 15, 2012, 3:50 PM by Carl Dobler
AGM & SMOKER (WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25th 4:30pm) Vancouver Rowing Club - Stanley Park (Trophy Room)
The Honourable Steve Thomson, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources will be speaking at this year's event.
Seating WILL be capped so reserve your spot now!!
AGM starts at 3:15pm-4:15pm sharp (for Members only) and the Smoker starts at 4:30pm sharp (all are invited).
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posted Jan 15, 2012, 3:45 PM by Carl Dobler
Considering the heavy snowfall in the Northern part of the Lower Mainland, Tsawwassen didn't get ANY snow so the Curling Bonspiel went ahead. The curling was great and everyone had a good time. Pictures are attached. See you at the AGM / Smoker!!! |
posted Nov 24, 2011, 9:52 AM by Carl Dobler
You can now order DVD copies of our Annual Lumberman of the Year Roast. Click on the left to go to that webpage.
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posted Nov 24, 2011, 8:11 AM by Carl Dobler
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posted Sep 2, 2011, 9:43 AM by Carl Dobler
The weather turned out to be fantastic and everyone in attendance had a great time. There were the ususal LD KP holes this year along with some new challenges including the Hockey Net on Hole #1 and the Straight Drive competition on Hole #4. Many thanks to all the sponsors for the prizes and drink holes and congratulations to all the prize winners. We look forward to seeing everyone next year!!! Pictures will be posted shortly.
SPONSORS
GOLD
Marnor Transport Millar-Western Artemis BP Wood Pilot
SILVER
CTL (Clark Trucking Lines) Tolko Norman G Jensen
BRONZE
Dunkley Lumber Carrier Lumber BN Dulay Trucking
DRINK HOLES
Welco Dakeryn Olympic Southbeach
WINNERS
GRAND PRIZE: $1000 Gift Certificate with Jubilee Travel
RAY STEWART - DAKERYN
SECONDARY PRIZE: 'Steak on the Lake' 2 Night Stay at Lakeside Resort (Oliver,BC)
[DONATED BY BP WOOD]
YVONNE LAPALME - OLYMPIC
WINNING 4 SOME: TEAM WELCO
KIP FOTHERINGHAM
MIKE JONES
RYAN LEPP
CHRIS AHERN |
posted Aug 10, 2011, 11:33 PM by Carl Dobler
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When: TUESDAY, AUGUST 30th, 2011
Place: University Golf Club (UBC) 5185 University Ave., Vancouver, B.C.
Time: 11 am (scheduled tee off times in effect) BEST BALL FORMAT
Entry Fee: C$175 / U$185 for BCWLA MEMBERS and C$190 / U$200 for NON-MEMBERS
Includes:
Registration & Green Fees Score Sheet
Golf Carts Bar-B-Que Steak Dinner
Range & Practice Facility Prizes, etc
Putting Tournament
Dinner Only: C$70 / U$75
This year we are changing things up!!
The PRIZE table is going to be the BIGGEST ever, featuring a soon to be announced GRAND PRIZE along with significant subsidiary prizes and better prizes all around. We are also going to have more activities per hole so there will be a minimum of one unique challenge / drink / something every second hole.
SPONSORSHIP!!!
As in years previous, we have three levels of sponsorship:
Gold: $500 Silver: $350 Bronze: $200
All sponsors will be given various levels of signage exposure on the golf course and your company will be acknowledged by the President at the reception. More details to follow.
We need your support and cooperation -- please RSVP no later than Friday, August 12th. Golfers wishing to play with specific partners should register by Friday August 5th .
Please fax/mail/email your registration and entry fee to:
BCWLA Golf
c/o Taiga Building Products
#800-4710 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC V5H 4M2
Attn.: Carl Dobler
Fax 604-439-4266 Email info@bcwla.org
Please make cheques out to: BCWLA
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posted Apr 6, 2011, 11:15 AM by Carl Dobler
The LOTY Roast is less than two months away. Please mark in your calendars this event taking place at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club near Jericho Beach.
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