The number of students attending the annual SAF National Convention has increased each year. The 2000 convention in Washington, DC included 345 students representing 32 chapters from around the nation.
Many students work year round to raise funds to travel to the convention.
They may sell Christmas trees or firewood, plant trees for local landowners or even have car washes and bake sales. But they also depend on the generosity of SAF members to provide financial assistance. The 2001 convention in Denver is quickly approaching. Student chapters are preparing their budgets and planning fund raising events. But they also are depending on support from SAF members.