Here is the news most relevant to you as a TLA member.
If you want to see more or different stories, please send ideas to Brenda Martin, Director of Communications, at brenda@tla.ca or 604.684.4291 Ext. 2.
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Advocacy Update from David
This month's advocacy update focuses on the TLA's new public strategic plan document. Built by the TLA board, the plan moves us through to 2017.
Read Advocacy Update - Oct. 2015
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TLA Strategic Plan
The TLA is built on a strong foundation with deep roots in BC's coastal communities where our timber harvesting contractors live and work.
We have developed a strategic plan to serve our members and the coastal communities they live and work in through to 2017.
Download the TLA Strategic Plan here.
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TLA Mayoral Dinner at UBCM
The TLA Mayoral Dinner was a rousing success once again with the TLA hosting 32 civic leaders from BC’s coastal communities.
After the delicious meal, TLA President, Don Banasky, and David Elstone, Executive Director, spoke to the room about how these community leaders could support and benefit from their local forest industry.
See event photos here.
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Log Export Press Release
BC’S COASTAL MAYORS RE-EXAMINE LOG EXPORT POLICY
September 24, Vancouver – The Truck Loggers Association hosted 32 civic leaders from BC’s coastal communities on Tuesday evening to discuss UBCM Resolution B36 Re-Examine Log Export Policy and how the BC coastal forest industry supports their communities.
Read the full press release here.
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TLA gave $45,000 to build new Loon Lake dining hall
The TLA is pleased to announce that the dining hall at Loon Lake Camp, part of the UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest, is built and fully operational! Find out more here.
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Networking Event Success
The TLA Networking Event in Nanaimo was a great success. The food was delicious, the speakers were interesting and the networking was second to none.
Thanks to Nanaimo Mayor, Bill McKay, for coming out and providing an official welcome.
See the photos here.
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Convention Registration Opens Today at 10 am!
There are only 110 Gold Passports available for members and VERY limited Gold Passports for non-members. These sell out quickly every year -- buy yours today!
When: January 13, 14 & 15, 2016
Where: Westin Bayshore, Vancouver
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Safety Alert for Contractors
This month's safety alert was particularly aimed at contractors and growing your business safely.
Grow Your Business Safely Alert
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Submit Your Job Postings
We have one new job posting!
The TLA offers a job postings section on our website and it's always the most popular link in The Grapple Yarder. And it's free for TLA members!
If you have a job you'd like posted, email it to Brenda at brenda@tla.ca.
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Truck LoggerBC Online Now!
There are now three ways to read Truck LoggerBC online:
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National Forest Week Art Contest for Kids!
This is a chance for children to draw a picture answering the question, "What does the forest mean to you?" Winners in each of three age groups (4-5, 6-8, 9-12) will receive a $50 Chapters gift card. Submissions must be post marked October 19th or earlier.
Do you have kids or grandkids? This is a great opportunity to talk to them about what you do and what the forest means to their community.
Find out more here.
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