A reminder that the upcoming whitebark symposium is an SAF sponsored technical workshop. Tim Love suggested a position statement on the roadless moratorium. At the state meeting we will honor Vernon Hamry, a 50 year SAF member. We have a communications plan but not a strategy. Ed Leiser suggested we immediately fill the communications chair position that is vacant.
Adequate communications is essential to achieving our goals.
Several names were suggested as possible contacts for this vacancy and these individuals will be contacted to determine their interest. Frank outlined a proposed budget for the coming year, highlighting the expected income and expenses. The topic of chapter dues distribution ensued as was the clarification of why the Missoula chapter receives significantly more disbursement than others. With the continued emphasis on use of electronic mail we expect the cost of producing the newsletter to drop significantly. As E-Mail addresses from current members become available this process will begin to occur.