FRA 2022 Annual Meeting
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Monday, May 16
| Time | Details | Room |
| 10:00AM - 5:30PM | Registration | Palmetto Landing |
| 11:30AM - 2:30PM | Executive Committee Meeting With Working Lunch (By Invitation Only) | Savannah |
| 12:30PM - 1:30PM | Welcome Lunch | Courtyard |
| 3:00 - 3:45PM |
FRA 2022 Annual Meeting Kick-Off
"USDA Forest Service Vision for National Forests—Immediate and Long-Term"
Randy Moore - Chief of the U.S. Forest Service |
Palmetto Ballroom |
| 3:45 - 5:00PM |
National Public Policy / Advocacy Committee Session
"Off to the Races: A Preview of Election Day 2022”
Jim Ellis, Senior Political Analyst, BIPAC |
Palmetto Ballroom |
| 5:30 - 6:00PM | Emerging Leader Reception | Palmetto Lawn |
| From 5:30PM |
FRA Welcome Reception & South Carolina Low Country Boil
'Welcome to Hilton Head'
Cam Crawford, President and CEO,
Forestry Association of South Carolina |
Palmetto Lawn |
Tuesday, May 17
| Time | Details | Room |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00AM - 5:30PM | Registration | Palmetto Landing |
| 7:00 - 8:15AM | Breakfast | Sabal |
| 8:15 - 9:15AM | Annual Member Meeting | Palmetto Ballroom |
| 9:30 - 10:15AM |
Keynote Speaker Session:
"The Importance of Resilience - Building Strength In Business"
David B. Sewell - President and CEO, WestRock |
Palmetto Ballroom |
| 10:15 - 10:30AM | Morning Break | |
| 10:30AM - 12:30PM | National Operations Committee Meeting | May1&2 |
| 10:30 - 11:30AM |
Speaker Panel: "Trucking Challenges & Solutions"
Ellen Voie - President and CEO, Women in Trucking Carl Hamilton - General Manager, New South Express Jeremy Morris - General Manager, Ag Services, JB Hunt |
May 1&2 |
| 11:30-12:30PM | Committee Business Meeting | May 1&2 |
| 11:30- 12:30PM | Emerging Leader Session | Savannah |
| 12:30 - 1:30PM | Lunch | Courtyard |
| 1:30 - 2:15PM |
Keynote Speaker Session: "The Real Economy: US Economic Outlook, Inflation, and Geopolitical Conflict "
Joe Brusuelas- Chief Economist, RSM US LLC An award-winning economist with more than 20 years of experience analyzing U.S. monetary policy, labor markets, fiscal policy, international finance, economic indicators and the condition of the U.S. consumer. |
Palmetto Ballroom |
| 2:15PM | Break | |
| 2:30 - 4:30PM | National Supplier/Consumer Relations Committee Meeting | May1&2 |
| 2:30 - 3:30PM |
Speaker Session: "Supporting the North American Forest Industry: Taking Risks, Advancing Ideas, & Enhancing the Supply Chain" Pete Madden - President and CEO, U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities |
May1&2 |
| 3:30 - 4:30PM | Committee Business Meeting | May1&2 |
| 5:30 - 6:30PM | Reception | Shore House |
| 6:30PM | National Awards Dinner and THATS Live Auction | Shore House |
Wednesday, May 18
| Time | Details | Room |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 - 9:00 AM | Breakfast | Sabal |
| 8:00 - 9:00AM | THATS Foundation Committee Meeting | Savannah |
| 9:00 - 9:45AM |
Speaker Session:
"A Strategy for Visionary Leaders: Employing DEI to Optimize Company Performance"
Brian Gugliotta |
Palmetto Ballroom |
| 9:45 - 11:45AM | Board of Directors Meeting | Palmetto Ballroom |
NB – Meetings are open to all unless otherwise stated
All times are listed in Eastern