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PLEASE NOTE!! REGISTERED COMPANIES WILL RECEIVE TWO PRO

LOGGER CREDITS WHEN ATTENDING THE EQUIPMENT SHOW.

INSIDE EXHIBITS WILL BE DISPLAYED IN THE AUDITORIUM,

EXHIBIT HALL AND PERFORMANCE HALL OF THE MAIN

CONVENTION CENTER

Featuring Outside Equipment Displays Every Year!

Presents the

Logging, Construction, Trucking &

Heavy Equipment Expo

February 25, 26, 27, 2016

LANE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS & CONVENTION CENTEREUGENE, OREGON

Inside & Outside Equipment Exhibits Wednesday Evening OWIT Dinnerand Auction Educational Seminars Earn Professional Logger Credits

Hosted Breakfast for Members OLC Famous Sawdust Bowl Equipment Dealers Hospitality Parties 7th Annual Log Loader Competition Ladies’ Desserts for Dreams Charity Benefit Friday Evening 78th Celebration

Buffet Dinner, Cocktail Party & Dance

Host Hotel: Eugene Hilton – For Group Room Rate 541-342-2000

For more information call 800-595-9191 or 541-686-9191www.oregonloggingconference.com

P.O. Box 10669 Eugene, Oregon 97440

12-5-15

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Presents the

LOGGING, CONSTRUCTION, TRUCKING& HEAVY EQUIP. EXPOFEBRUARY 25, 26 & 27, 2016

LANE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER & FAIRGROUNDS ~ EUGENE, OREGON

Plan to attend the celebration of the 78th Annual Oregon Logging Conference – “Logging, Construction,Trucking and Heavy Equipment Expo” February 25. 26 & 27, 2016 at the Lane County Convention Center &Fairgrounds in Eugene, Oregon. The equipment and products on display at this year’s conference will highlight thecutting-edge technology and innovation in forestry and biomass equipment.The program and registration details areincluded in this packet.

This year’s theme, “Reaching New Heights with Forest Products” will set the stage for uniqueeducational and networking opportunities with forestry professionals. The conference’s two days of education programswill be held on Thursday, February 25, and Friday, February 26 at the Lane County Fairgrounds, allowing members toattend educational sessions and view the equipment show at one convenient location.

Again, this year, the program will include ‘hands-on training’ seminars which will be presented by Exhibitors in theiroutside tent displays. See program schedule for topic details. Education program participants can earn up to 10professional logger credits – in just two days!

We continue to work to make the OLC better each year. You will see a couple changes in the schedule; starting withOregon Women In Timber Auction and Dinner will be held on Wednesday evening. In addition, over the past few years’you have asked us to bring back the Friday evening Hors d’oeuvre Cocktail Party. We have listened to your request andonce again we will hold the Friday evening Hors d’oeuvre Cocktail Party. Plan to attend this fun evening to help uscelebrate the 78th Anniversary of the OLC. The evening will begin at 7pm with Hosted Beer and Wine tasting, heavy horsd’oeuvres and dancing until 11p.m.. Reserve your tickets on the attached OLC Registration form.

The Oregon Logging Conference will hold our 7th Annual “O LC Log Loader Competition”. The event will be held onFriday from 11:30am – 3:30pm and on Saturday from 10am-12 noon. Your company must be registered to enter the event.See attached forms for details.

Registration for the Oregon Logging Conference is $95, fee includes: Admission to all logger education program seminars, including Oregon and Washington Forest Practices

training. Earn up to 10 professional logger credits. Registered Companies will receive Two Credits when attending the OLC and Equipment Show. Admission to the Oregon Logging Conference Equipment Show. All inside booth will be displayed in the

Exhibit Hall and Performance Hall of the Convention Center. Hosted Beer & Wine at the Pre-Registration / Meet & Greet Main Level of the Eugene Hilton on Feb. 24. Hosted breakfast at the Wheeler Pavilion on Thursday, February 25, and Friday, February 26. Sawdust Bowls – Hosted Beer and Wine, on Thursday, February 25, and Friday, February 26.

Be sure to reserve your ticket to the Desserts for Dreams, a charity benefit for the Boys and Girls Aid Societyprogram. Enjoy A Light Lunch of Assorted Salads, Decadent Desserts and Champagne. The event will begin with alight lunch at 12:30pm and followed by delicious desserts donated by local restaurants and bakeries. This event willbe held on Friday, February 26 on the Main Level of the Eugene Hilton. Join us for this worthwhile event!

To register for the 78th annual Oregon Logging Conference, complete the enclosed application and return to theOLC office along with your payment. Registration packets will be available to pickup at the conference.

I look forward to joiningyou at this year’s conference. If you have any questions, please call 541-686-9191 or800-595-9191. Visit our website for updated program details www.oregonloggingconference.com

Sincerely,

Jeff UngerJeff Unger, 2016 President

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2016 OREGON LOGGING CONFERENCE REGISTRATION APPLICATIONP.O. Box 10669 ∙ Eugene, OR 97440 ∙ Tel 541-686-9191 ∙ Fax 855-866-0572

FEBRUARY 25, 26, and 27, 2016 – LANE EVENTS CENTER, EUGENE, OREGON

COMPANY _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

TELEPHONE ________________________________ FAX _________________________________________CELL___________________________________________

CITY ____________________________________________________________ STATE ____________ ZIP___________________ COUNTRY____________________

PLEASE SEND INFORMATION TO MY EMAIL ___________________________________________________________ I WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE NEWSLETTER

Please List Names Of Indiv iduals Attending Conference: (attach sheet for additional names)

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___ Please indicate the industry that best describes your company: Logging ( ) Trucking ( ) Forest Prod. Mfg. ( ) Equipment Dealer ( ) Education ( )

Press ( ) Equipment Mfg. ( ) Forest Prod. Sales ( ) Association ( ) Finance ( ) Road Contractor ( ) Gov ernment ( ) Forester ( ) Other _______________________

PLEASE COMPLETE INFORMATION BELOW *Full Price TotalRegistration - Fee includes Thurs. & Fri. breakfast tickets $95x = $Spouse Registration - Fee includes Thurs. & Fri. breakfast tickets $50x = $(Spouse must pay registration to qualify for Professional Logger Credits)

Voluntary Contribution to Forestry Education Scholarship Program(Donations to the OLC will go directly to the OLC Foundation or you may donatedirectly to the OLC Foundation a 501(c)(3) tax deductible).

= $

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2016 TICKET EVENTS

OWIT Auction And Dinner, Eugene Hilton, Play wrights Hall. - Call Diann Washburn

503-831-1593 - Wednesday, Feb. 24th, Talk About Trees Auction & Dinner

Play wrights’ Hall, Eugene Hilton ~Oregon Women In Timber

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2016 TICKET EVENTS

LADIES’ EVENT ~ 13th DESSERTS FOR DREAMS ~ EUGENE HILTON $30x = $All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Boys & Girls Aids Society. Enjoy ALight Lunch of Assorted Salads, Decadent Desserts and Champagne. DoorsOpen at 12:30p.m. Main Level of the Eugene Hilton

NEW! - FRIDAY, EV ENING CELEBRATION PARTY TICKETS $50x = $Join the Fun at the Party as we celebrate the OLC’s 78th on Friday,February 26th at the Cocktail Party and Buffet Dinner. Hosted Beer & Winetasting, hearty Buffet Dinner and Dancing to Bump In The Road. Doors Openat 7pm until 11pm in the Playwrights Hall at the Eugene Hilton

ADDITIONAL BREAKFAST TICKETS – WHEELER PAVILIONThursday February 25, 2016 Breakfast Ticket – 7:30am-8:30am $25x = $Friday, February 26, 2016 Breakfast Ticket – 7:00am – 8:00am $25x = $

PAY WITH CHECK OR CREDIT CARD TOTAL DUENO REFUND AFTER DECEMBER 31, 2015 US FUNDS $

I authorize the Oregon Logging Conference to charge the total amount due to my credit card.

Credit Card Number____________________________V-code_________Exp Date_________Visa MasterCard

Complete Mailing address and Name of Card Holder____________________________________________________

City____________________St/Prov _______Postal Code________Signature_________________________________

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“Reaching New Heights withForest Products”

LOGGING, CONSTRUCTION, TRUCKING & HEAVY EQUIPMENT EXPOFEBRUARY 25, 26, 27, 2016

LANE COUNTY EVENTS CENTER & FAIRGROUNDS - EUGENE, OREGONHost Hotel: Eugene Hilton – For Room Reservations Call 541-342-2000

“REMINDER” Registered Companies Will Receive Two Credits When AttendingThe Oregon Logging Conference and Equipment Show”

TENTATIVE PROGRAM AND SCHEDULE OF ENTERTAINMENT

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2016 - Activities Held At The Eugene Hilton

4p.m. – 6:30p.m. Registration – Meet & Greet - “Hosted Beer & Wine” -

4p.m. - 10p.m.

6:30p.m.

Doors Open for Silent Auction benefiting “Talk About Trees”OWIT Dinner and Live Annual Auction – Call OWIT at 503-831-1593 to order tickets.“Hosted Beer & Wine” – Playwrights Hall, Eugene Hilton

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016 - Program Sessions Held At Lane County Fairgrounds

7a.m. - 4p.m. Registration - Main Convention Center Lobby

8a.m. - 5p.m. Equipment Displays Open

7a.m. - 8a.m. Opening Session & Breakfast - Wheeler Pavilion – Ticket included with paid registration

Sponsors: Caterpillar & Peterson Cat

8:00a.m. – 11:00a.m. Conference Wheeler Pavilion - 1 PL CreditOpening Prayer – Kirk Luoto, Cross & Crown Inc.Oregon Logging Conference Foundation AuctionCall to Order – Jeff Unger, 2016 President, Oregon Logging ConferenceWelcome – Chairman, Eugene Chamber of CommerceGreetings – Doug Mays, 2016 President, Pacific Logging CongressProgram Update – Jeff Wimer. 1st Vice President, Oregon Logging ConferencePresident's Address – Jeff Unger, 2016 President, Oregon Logging ConferenceOregon State University Forestry Program Update – Dean Thomas Maness, Dean of ForestryKeynote Speaker –- Wiremu Lee Edmonds, “Standing In The Gap”, Tuakiri Limited, NZSponsor: Waratah

9a.m. - 4p.m. Chainsaw Wood Carver – Outside Demonstration Area

10a.m. - 1p.m. Elementary School Education Tours

10:30a.m. – 12:30p.m. Exhibitor Hands On Seminar- “Log Roll Out” / “End Products”-Outside Display Area -2PL credit

“End Products”1) Brian Tenbusch, Boise Cascade, Monmouth, Oregon2) Jayme Dumford, Swanson Bros., Lumber Co., Noti, Oregon

“Log Roll Out”Dave Sabol, Manager, Pacific Rim Log Scaling Bureau, Lacey, WA

12pm-6pm Lars Larson Show Broadcast Live Remote Onsite – Sponsor: General Trailer Co.

12p.m. - 1p.m. Free Time to View Equipment Displays

1p.m. Meeting Called To Order - Wheeler Pavilion – Orange area on Map

1:30p.m. Operators of the Year Presentation – Oregon Department of Forestry

2:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. “Better Ideas / New Technology In Logging” 1 OPF Credit

Moderator – Jim Dudley, Swanson Group, Glendale, Oregon

1) “Linear Rock Crushing”, Matt Bostrom, Advanced Land Management LLC, Lebanon, Oregon

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2) “Revisiting Tethering Systems in the Pacific Northwest” - Frank Chandler Jr., C & C Logging Co.LLC, Kelso, WA3) “Eye for an Eye”, Brian Tuor, Cable Logging Consultant & Trainer, Corvall is, Oregon4) “Steep Slope Innovations with Cable Systems, Tyson and George Lambert, T-Mar Industries,Campbell River, BC, Canada

5p.m. - 6:30p.m. Sawdust Bowl "Hosted Beer & Wine – Performance Hall, Convention Center

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2016 - Program Sessions Held At Lane County Fairgrounds

7a.m. - 4p.m. Registration - Main Convention Center Lobby

8a.m. - 5p.m. Equipment Displays Open

7a.m. - 8a.mHosted Breakfast - Wheeler Pavilion – Tickets included with PAID registration

Sponsor: Pape’ Group

9a.m. - 4p.m. Chain Saw Wood Carver –- Outside Demonstration Area

8:30a.m. - 11:30a.m. “Oregon Forest Practices Act Compliance Audit” Seminar, Wheeler Pavilion –3 FP Credits

Part 1: Ov erv iew of the AuditPaul Clements, Compliance Training Coordinator, Oregon Department of Forestry, Salem, OregonPart 2: Industry / Stakeholder’s PerspectivePart 3: Ov erv iew of What We Do Well According to Audit ResultsPart 4: Top 6 Non-Compliance Items: Relation to ORFPA and Remedies for Improvements

8:30a.m. - 10:30a.m. “Washington Forest Practices” Seminar - SE Meeting Room, Exhibit Hall,

2 WFP or 1 PL Credit - “Tools for Safe Yarding”1) Joe Grycko, Pacific Power Group / Active Data Systems, Vancouver, WA2) Roger Smith, R L Smith Logging, Kelso, WA3) Tony Henderson, ACDAT System, NZ

10a.m. – 11a.m. Business Seminar 1 – “Log Market Updates” - SW Meeting Room, Exhibit Hall1 PL CreditForeign: Dave Stroble, Merrill Ring, Port Angeles, WashingtonDomestic: Speaker to be announced

10a.m. – 11a.m. Exhibitor Hands On Seminar – “Log Roll Out” Outside Display Area – 1PL CreditDave Sabol, Manager, Pacific Rim Log Scaling Bureau, Lacey, WA

11:30a.m. – 3:30p.m. "OLC" Log Loader Competition – Sponsored by Triad Machinery and Linkbelt - Outside

Display Area – Visit www.oregonloggingconference.com or call 541-686-9191

1:00p.m. – 2:00p.m. Business Seminar 2 - “Oregon Project Updates” - SW Meeting Room, Exhibit Hall1 PL CreditSwanson Group Mill Re-build, Springfield, Oregon: Chuck Wert, COO, Swanson Group,Glendale, OregonRed Rock Biofuels – A Biorefinery in Lakev iew, Oregon: Jeff Manternach, Co-Founder & CFO,Red Rock Biofuels LLC., Fort Collins, Colorado

1:30p.m. - 3:30p.m. “Making Safety Real” Seminar. Wheeler Pavilion – 2 PL Credits

“This seminar will emphasis practical boots on the ground safety”Moderator – Steve Henson, Potlatch, St Maries, Idaho1) “Cable Logging Safety, Setup & Efficiency”, Brian Tuor, Cable Logging Consultant2) “Logging Fire Salvage Safely”, Don Persyn, Roseburg Forest Products, Roseburg, Or

1:30p.m. - 3:30p.m. “Washington Forest Practices” Seminar, SE Meeting, Exhibit Hall, 2 WFP or 1 PL Credit

“Cultural and Historic Preservation” Topics will be addressed.1) David Powell, Archaeologist, Timber, Fish and Wildlife Program, Yakama Nation2) Allyson Brooks, State Historic Preservation Officer, DAHP, Olympia, WA3) David Morrill, Forester, Hancock Forest Management, North Cascades Region, Orting, WA

2:30p.m. - 3:30p.m. Business Seminar 3 – “Cross Laminated Wood and Tall Structures” - SW MeetingRoom - Exhibit Hall – 1 PL CreditSpeakers on this seminar will discuss Cross laminated timber (CLT), CLT is an engineered woodbuilding system designed to complement light- and heavy-timber framing optionsManufacturer of CLT: Valerie Johnson, President, DR Johnson Lumber., Co., Riddle, Or

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Architect / Engineer: Speaker to be announcedTall Structure Project: Leah Muszynski, Assistant Professor in the Dept. of Wood Science &Engineering, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon

2:30p.m. - 3:30p.m. Exhibitor Hands On Seminar - “Tire & Wheel Safety“ presented by Les Schwab TireCenter, Outside Display Area - 1 PL CreditGary Pierce, FleetTire Systems, Les Schwab Tire Center, Portland, OregonBill Ashley, Fleet Tire Systems, Les Schwab Tire Center, Eugene, Oregon

5p.m. - 6:00p.m. Sawdust Bowl "Hosted Beer & Wine" Performance Hall, Convention Center

EVENTS HELD AT THE EUGENE HILTON

12:30p.m. - 3p.m. LADIES' DESSERTS FOR DREAMS – Charity Benefit for Boys and Girls Aid Society.Enjoy Decadent Desserts Donated from area Restaurants and Bakeries Visitwww.oregonloggingconference.com or call 541-686-9191 to order tickets.

7p.m. – 11pm

7p.m.

7p.m. – 9p.m.

7:30p.m. – 11pm

OLC Celebration Buffet Dinner & Dance – Playwrights Hall, Eugene HiltonDoors Open - Hosted Beer & Wine TastingBuffetDancing to Bump In The Road

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2016 - All Activities Held At Lane County Fairgrounds

9a.m. - 2p.m. All Exhibits Open To Public – Convention Center & Parking AreaFamily Fun and Education Activities – Wheeler PavilionWood Carver – Outside Demonstration AreaHigh School Forestry Skills Competition - Outside DisplayArea

10a.m. - 12p.m. "OLC" Log Loader Competition – Sponsored by Triad Machinery and Linkbelt - OutsideDisplay Area – Visit www.oregonloggingconference.com or call 541-686-9191

Events You Don’t Want To MissPlan to arrive early on Wednesday, February 24th at the Eugene Hilton for the OLC Meet &

Greet and Pre-registration. Pick up your registration packet from 4pm – 7pm.Oregon Women In Timber 25th Annual Dinner and Auction begins on Wednesday evening withdoors open at 4pm for the silent auction, buffet dinner at 6:30pm followed by the Live Auction.

Order tickets by calling 503-831-1593.

Have a sweet tooth? This is an event you won’t want to miss! The 13th Annual Desserts for

Dreams fund raiser event will be held on Friday, February 26th at the Eugene Hilton. Startingat 12:30pm with a light lunch and topped off with decadent desserts donated from bakeries andrestaurants in the area. To purchase tickets to this event complete the enclosed registration form or

call the OLC office 541-686-9191 tickets are $30 each with 100 percent of the proceeds benefitingthe Boys and Girls Aid Society Program.

Help us celebrate the 78th Celebration of the OLC on Friday evening, February 26th.Yes, back by popular demand, you let us know you wanted to party! Plan to join us at the

Hors’ doeuvre Cocktail Party at the Eugene Hilton Playwrights Hall from 7pm until11pm. We will start the evening with Beer and Wine tasting from 7pm until 8pm, “hearty”Buffet will be available from 7:00pm until 8:30pm and dancing starting at 7:30pm until 11pm. To

purchase tickets to this event complete the enclosed registration form or call the OLC office541-686-9191 tickets are just $50 per person.

Need PL Credits? You won’t want to miss the educational panel and seminars going on atthe Lane Events Center and Fairgrounds – Thursday, February 25th starts off with the Openingsession breakfast and program, Friday, February 26th several education seminars will take place.

Check the detailed program schedule enclosed. Finish the busy day off at the Sawdust bowl heldThursday and Friday from 5pm – 6pm, hosted beer and wine and lots of socializing.

Are you the best log loader operator in the west? Well here’s an opportunity for you to show yourskills. Plan to participate in the 7th Annual OLC Log Loader competition. Held on Friday, February

26th from 11:30am – 3:30pm and on Saturday, February 27th from 10am until 12pm.Cash Prize for 1st place of $750, 2nd place $500 and 3rd place $250. Sign up today!

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This Is Where You Will Find The Action!

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EUGENE / SPRINGFIELD HOTEL LIST

Broadway Inn476 E BroadwayEugene, OR 97401(541) 344-5233www.eugenebroadwayinn.com

Campus Inn & Suites390 E BroadwayEugene, OR 97401(541) 343-3376www.campus-inn.com

Courtesy Inn345 W 6th AveEugene, OR 97401(541) 345-3391www.courtesyinneugene.com

Courtyard by Marriott3443 Hutton StSpringfield, OR 97477(541) 726-2121www.eugenespringfieldcourtyard.com

Downtown Motel361 W 7th AveEugene, OR 97401(541) 345-8739www.downtownmotel.com

Eugene Comfort Suites3060 E 25th AveEugene, OR 97403(541) 343-7000www.eugeneuniversityhotel.com

Eugene Hilton (Headquarters)66 E. 6th St.Eugene, OR 97401(541) 342-2000 – Group rate of $139www.hiltoneugene.com

Hilton Garden Inn3528 Gateway St.Springfield, OR 97477(541) 741-4683www.hiltongardeninn.hilton.com

Express Inn & Suites990 W 6th AveEugene, OR 97402(541) 868-1520www.expressinn.net

Franklin Village Extended Stay2085 Garden AveEugene, OR 97403(541) 342-7463www.franklinvillageextendedstay.com

Hampton Inn - Eugene3780 W 11th AveEugene, OR 97402(541) 431-1225www.hampton-inn.com

Holiday Inn Eugene-Springfield919 Kruse WaySpringfield, OR 97477(541) 284-0707www.holidayinn.com/eugeneoregon

Holiday Inn Express - Eugene2117 Franklin BlvdEugene, OR 97403(541) 342-1243www.hiexpress.com/eugeneoregon

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - Springfield3480 Hutton StSpringfield, OR 97477(541) 746-8471www.hiexpress.com/eugeneor

Motel 6 - Springfield3752 International CtSpringfield, OR 97477(541) 741-1105www.motel6.com

Quality Inn & Suites3550 Gateway StSpringfield, OR 97478(541) 726-9266www.choicehotels.com/hotel/or164

Residence Inn by Marriott25 Club RdEugene, OR 97401(541) 342-7171www.marriott.com/eugri

River Walk Inn250 Adams St NEugene, OR 97402(541) 344-6506www.ariverwalkinn.com

Shilo Inn - Springfield3350 Gateway StSpringfield, OR 97477(541) 747-0332www.Shiloinns.com

Timbers Motel1015 Pearl StEugene, OR 97401(541) 343-3345www.timbersmotel.net

Travelers Inn540 E BroadwayEugene, OR 97401(541) 342-1109www.eugenetravelersinn.com

University Inn & Suites1857 Franklin BlvdEugene, OR 97403(541) 342-4804www.eugeneuniversityinn.com

Valley River Inn1000 Valley River WayEugene, OR 97401(541) 743-1000www.valleyriverinn.com

Village Inn Motel1875 Mohawk BlvdSpringfield, OR 97477(541) 747-4546www.springfieldvillageinn.com

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2016 Entry Form7th Annual Oregon Logging Conference - Log Loader Competition

February 26th – 11:30AM – 3:30PM and February 27th - 10AM – 12NOONLane County Fairgrounds, Eugene, Oregon

Application Deadline: 5:00 PM - February 16, 2016

No Entry Fee Required(Your Company Must Have A Paid Registration For The 2016 OLC Convention To Compete)

Cash Prizes For Top Three Places Over The Two Days.

Applicant’s Name ______________________ ____________________ Phone ________________Last First

Current Position with Company________________________ Years in this Position _____________

Name of Employer _________________________________ Phone __________________________

Employer Address _________________________________________________________________

City ____________________________ State / Prov. ___________Postal/Zip Code______________

Employer Contact Name ___________________________ Phone ____________________________

Email Address_____________________________________________Fax_____________________

Applying Operators Experience _______________________________________________________

I prefer to compete on ___Friday ___AM ___PM ___Saturday ___AM ___PM ___No Preference

____Yes, the Company is registered for the 2016 Oregon Logging Conference.Please Note: A paid registration with the OLC is required in order to compete in the competition.

____________________________ ____________________________Applicants Signature Company Representative Signature

____________________________ ____________________________Date Date

All Entry Forms must be received at the OLC Office by 5:00 PM on February 16, 2016.

All Entry Forms shall be reviewed by a committee of OLC Directors and Staff to choose qualified competitors.Competitors will be notified by mail or email if they have been accepted to compete.

Fax Application To OLC: 855-866-0572 or Rikki@oregonloggingconferenc.comMail To: Oregon Logging Conference, P.O. Box 10669, Eugene OR 97440

Questions? Call 541-686-9191 or Toll Free 800-595-9191Or visit www.oregonloggingconference.com

© Copy Right OLC Log Loader Event 2010

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2016 Oregon Logging Conference - Log Loader Competition - Official & Event Rules

Competitor must be employed or be an owner of an established logging company.

Sponsoring company must have competitor fully registered for the 2016 Oregon Logging Conference (OLC).

Sponsoring logging company to complete Official Competition Entry Form for each competitor.

All applications must be received at the OLC Office by 5:00 PM, February 16, 2016. Applications can be faxed to the OLC office at855-866-0572 or mail to: Oregon Logging Conference, P.O. Box 10669, Eugene OR 97440

There is No Entry Fee - Entry forms will be reviewed by a committee of OLC Directors and Staff to choose qualified competitors.There will maybe a maximum of competitors to be determined by Oregon Logging Conference.

All Qualifying Applicants names will be drawn for a time to compete. Planned Event Times will be 11:30am - 3:30pm Friday,February 26 and 10am - 12 noon on Saturday, February 27, 2016, however event times may be change or adjusted as needed by OregonLogging Conference. Qualifying Applicants will be notified prior to the conference and given the Event Schedule. The Event Schedulewill be posted at the conference.

Cash Contest Prizes will be awarded to the top three places over the two day competition, based on shortest times including all penalties.

A maximum of 7 minutes will be allowed to complete the event task. The Event Official will signal the competitor to stop the runimmediately.

Event Rules - Competitors, Event Officials, other participants and spectators will be required to maintain Safety First at all times.

All Competitors will be required to Check-In with Event Officials not less than 15 minutes prior to their assigned run time. Late CheckIn or No Shows will be disqualified.

Each competitor will be allowed 2 minutes of warm up time immediately prior to their scheduled event run time to familiarize themselveswith the machine. During warm up time the competitor is not allowed to touch or move blocks used for the event. A warm up block willbe provided. Competitor will begin warm up only upon a signal from the Event Official. Official will signal when 2 minutes are up.

Movement of the machine tracks, either forward or backward during warm up or the event run are prohibited and will result in immediatedisqualification.

Any competitor who in the opinion of the Event Official appears to be unable to maintain reasonable control or safe procedures will bedisqualified and required to shut down the machine immediately.There will be a Swing Arc Boundary marked on the ground. If the shovel boom crosses the boundary line a 10 second penalty will beadded for each infraction to total time. If a block rolls outside the Swing Arc Boundary the competitor may retrieve the block, however a10 second penalty will be assessed. Any block thrown, touching down outside the Swing Arc Boundary will result in an immediatedisqualification and require the machine be shut down immediately.

The event starts with 9 wood blocks scattered randomly on the ground. The Heeling Rack of the machine will be at a predetermined Start/ Stop location.

The Event Official will signal the competitor that all is clear and may begin the run. Time will start when the heeling rack leaves the Start/ Stop point and time will stop when the heeling rack contacts the Start / Stop point, ending that run. Hard landings, in the opinion of theEvent Officials, of the heeling rack, will result in a 10 second penalty.

The object is to stack the blocks end to end starting at three predetermined marks on the ground, matching numbers or colors. Each stackof blocks when complete will be three blocks high with colors and numbers matched. Colors and numbers not matching will result in adisqualification of that competitor. Each stack must be completed prior to starting another stack.

Each Stack must remain standing for 5 seconds after the heeling rack contacts the Stop / Start point, signaling completion of the event run.All three stacks must remain standing for the 5 seconds or that competitor will be disqualified.

I (print competitors name) ______________________________________ have read and understand the Offici al Rules of the OregonLogging Conference Log Loader Competition and agree to abide by these rules and the decisions of the Event Officials.

OREGON LOGGING CONFERENCE LOG LOADER COMPETITION - HOLD HARMLESS RELEASE FORM

I hereby rel ease, indemnify, and hold harmless the Oregon Logging Conference, its directors and officers, employees, sponsors, andvolunteers of this competition from any and all claims, causes of actions and liability arising from or in any way connected with myparticipation with the Oregon Logging Conference 2016 Log Loader Competition.

Signed:_____________________________________Date:_______________________________________

Printed Name:_______________________________ Company____________________________________

© Copy right OLC Log Loader Event 2010

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Dear Friends~

Oregon Women in Timber invites you to the 78th Annual Oregon Logging Conference and Oregon Women in Timber’s 25rdAnnualAuction to benefit the award winning forest education program, Talk About Trees! The Auction will be part of the Meet & Greetfestivities at the Eugene Hilton Hotel & Conference Center on Wednesday, February 24, 2016. The doors will open at 4:00 PM, wherethe fun begins. Enjoy hosted beer & wine while viewing the amazing silent and live items offered at the event. Tickets include a heartybuffet and a relaxed atmosphere to start the bidding for forestry education!

This year’s auction celebrates Talk About Trees’ 25th anniversary! Over 2.7 million students and adults have participated in a Talk AboutTrees classroom program since 1991! Talk About Trees is a statewide forestry education program focused on increasing the student’sknowledge and awareness of forestry and related issues. This on-site, hands-on science unit is offered to pre-school through eighth gradestudents free of charge and is presented by Talk About Trees facilitators.

Oregon Women in Timber is a volunteer organization. Your support makes a difference! A contract with the Oregon ForestResources Institute offers the primary financial support for the Talk About Trees program, but just as critical is support from our annualauction, grants and the many generous donations from individuals and businesses just like you. This assistance and confidence enablesTalk About Trees to continue educating Oregonians, young and old, about the valuable resources in our renewable forests.

Please take a moment to consider how you can help keep this program going. Fill out the enclosed response form. Your attendance at ourauction, a direct cash donation or donation of an auction item will help us to continue our success and reach even more students thisschool year. Special donations such as trips, jewelry, tickets to sporting events, hunting & fishing items or artwork are always a big hit.

Oregon Women in Timber & the Oregon Logging Conference continue to work together to raise funds for the OLC Scholarship Fund andTalk About Trees by selling a 2016 commemorative lapel pin for $100. The sale of each pin gives you an opportunity to support futuregenerations and also a chance to win a Mystery Money Jar filled with at least $500, sponsored by Westech Rigging Supply of Eugene &Salem. The winner does not have to be present to win. Remember – all donations and purchases are tax deductible. Oregon Women inTimber is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization.

To assure acknowledgement in our auction booklet we must receive your donation and or reservation by February 1, 2016.

Thank you for your continued support for forestry education!

--------------TO RESERVE YOUR AUCTION / DINNER TICKET RETURN THIS PORTION AND PAYMENT TO ----------------

Oregon Women in Timber – 501 (c)(3)– Tax ID 93-0712362PO Box 760, Dallas, OR 97338

Annual Auction Event – Eugene Hilton Hotel – “New Night” 6p.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2015Table Reservation & Donation Form

Contact Name______________________________________________________________________________________________

Company _________________________________________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address______________________________________City____________________St_________________Zip_________

Telephone________________________ Fax____________________ Email____________________________________________* Includes Hosted Beer & WinePlease reserve_____ Individual tickets @ $55.00 each $__________Please reserve_____ Table of 8 @ $500.00 per table $__________Please reserve_____ Table of “Champions” @ $1000.00 per table of 10 $__________(Includes direct donation to sponsor Talk About Trees education program. Special amenities are included for Champion Sponsors!)

I would like to make a donation of: (Donation of $250 or more includes Advertising) $__________

Partners in Education – OLC Foundation Scholarship Fund & OWIT’s Talk About Trees $__________(Each $100 donation receives a commemorative lapel pin and a chance to win a Mystery Money Jar Filled with at least $500Sponsored by Westech Rigging Supply of Eugene & Salem, Oregon)

Mail this form & check to OWIT OR __Check here and fax if you would like to be invoiced Amount Due $__________

I would like to donate the following item(s): ___________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________ Fair Market Value $__________________

Mail or Fax this form to: Oregon Women in Timber, PO Box 760, Dallas, OR 97338 - Fax number is 503-831-1593

Large Items can be shipped to: Oregon Women in Timber, 15450 Starr Road, Dallas, OR 97338Questions Contact: Diann Washburn 503-831-1593 To assure acknowledgement in the auction booklet, please respond by 2-1-2016.

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LOGGING, CONSTRUCTION, TRUCKING & HEAVY EQUIPMENT EXPO

“Reaching New Heights with Forest Products”FEBRUARY 25, 26, & 27, 2016

LANE EV ENTS CENTER & FAIRGROUNDS –EUGENE, OREGONFEATURING LARGE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE EQUIPMENT EXHIBITS

Host Hotel: Eugene Hilton, for reservations call 541-342-2000For more information call the OLC office at 541-686-9191

www.oregonloggingconference.com P.O. Box 10669 Eugene, Oregon 97440

FUTURE OREGON LOGGING CONFERENCE DATES TO REMEMBER

2016 FEBRUARY 25, 26, 272017 FEBRUARY 23, 24, 252018 FEBRUARY 22, 23, 24

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Oregon Logging ConferencePO Box 10669Eugene, OR 97440