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CALENDAR WHERE IN THE WORLD IS NHLA EDUCATION & TRAINING 115th Annual IHLA Convention & Exposition Indianapolis, IN | February 5–7, 2013 Attending: Mark Barford, CAE, Executive Director John Hester, Marketing Director Canadian Hardwood Bureau Meeting February 12-14, 2013 | Montreal, QC Participating: Mark Barford, CAE, Executive Director Hardwood Federation/HFPAC Board Meeting Washington, DC | February 13–14, 2013 Participating: Renee Hornsby, Director of Communications AHMI 2013 Annual Meeting Orlando, FL | February 28 – March 3, 2013 Attending: Mark Barford, CAE, Executive Director HMA 2013 National Conference & Expo Charleston, SC | March 11–13, 2013 Attending: Mark Barford, CAE, Executive Director Interzum Guangzhou Guangzhou, China | March 22–30, 2013 Participating: Mark Barford, CAE, Executive Director KFIA 2013 Annual Meeting Lexington, KY | April 3–5, 2013 Attending: John Hester, Marketing Director NHLA Board Meeting Palm Beach, FL | April 17–19, 2013 2013 NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase Fort Worth, Texas | October 2–4, 2013 www.nhlaconvention.com Inspector Training School – 169th Class Graduation Memphis, TN | December 14 NHLA Headquarters Contact: Becky Miller | 901-399-7569 b.miller@nhla.com 5-Day Lumber Grading Short Course Clarendon, PA | January 21–25, 2013 Bingaman & Sons Lumber Co. Inc. Instructor: Barry Kibbey, National Inspector Contact: Jason Lyon | 814-723-2612 ext 301 To Register for the Course: Visit nhla.com/calendar to register online Inspector Training School – 170th Class Memphis, TN January 7 – April 12, 2013 NHLA Headquarters Instructor: Rich Hascher, NHLA Instructor Contact: Becky Miller | 901-399-7569 b.miller@nhla.com To Register for the Course: Visit nhla.com/calendar to register online View a complete list of events and programs at nhla.com INDUSTRY EVENTS Appalachian Lumbermen’s Club Hickory, NC | January 8, 2013 Domotex 2013 Hannover, Germany | January 12–15, 2013 Delhiwood New Delhi, India | January 31 – February 3, 2013 Ecobuild 2013 London, UK | March 5–7, 2013 Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | March 5–9, 2013 6th Vietnam International Furniture & Home Accessories Fair Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | March 11–14, 2013 Appalachian Lumbermen’s Club Greensboro, NC | March 12, 2013 Domotex asia/CHINAFLOOR Shanghai, China | March 26–28, 2013 NWFA Wood Flooring Expo Dallas, Texas | April 2–5, 2013 IWPA World of Wood Convention Vancouver, BC | April 17–19, 2013 22 DECEMBER 2012 HARDWOOD MATTERS WWW.NHLA.COM
JOB BOARD Experienced Veneer Log Buyer Yasam Wood Veneer Company is seeking a veneer log buyer for walnut log procurement. Qualified candidates must have 15 or more years of experience purchasing walnut veneer logs for a veneer producer. The candidate must also possess solid connections with walnut suppliers in Indiana and Ohio and also live around the same areas. The position offers a very attractive salary plus bonus. To apply please send resume to Michael Huang at mmhmail@yahoo.com. Yasam Wood Veneer Company 4 Eagle Talon Cove Little Rock, AR 72211 Lumber Inspector Rutland Lumber, a stable company located in south Mississippi just two hours from New Orleans and the Gulf Coast is seeking a Lumber Inspector to inspect kiln-dried lumber. A NHLA Inspector Training School graduate or equivalent is preferred. Insurance, profit sharing and year-end bonus is included. Salary is dependent upon experience. Qualified candidates should contact Tom at tduncan@rutlandlumber.com or call 601-765-8892. Rutland Lumber PO Box 2349 | Collins, MS 601-765-8892 | 601-765-4352 (fax) Lumber Inspector Hull Forest Products is seeking experienced lumber inspectors to grade hardwood lumber; who can grow into positions of greater responsibility in production and sales. Salary is competitive. To apply, please fax or email your resume. Hull Forest Products 101 Hampton Road | Pomfret Center, CT 06259 800-353-3331 | www.hullforest.com Lumber Inspector Brenneman Lumber Company is looking for a Lumber Inspector to grade green and kiln dried hardwoods. NHLA Inspection School graduate is preferred but not mandatory. Non NHLA graduates must have sufficient education and experience. Candidates must be willing to relocate to Mt. Vernon, Ohio. Benefits include 401k, paid vacations, and health, dental and life insurance. Salary is dependent upon on experience. Send resume to Charlie Brenneman at charlie@brennemanlumber.com Brenneman Lumber Co. 51 Parrott St. | P.O. Box 951 Mt. Vernon, OH 43050 740-397-0573 | 740-392-9498 (fax) www.brennemanlumber.com Bandsaw Filer Walters Brothers Lumber Mfg., Inc., a family owned business since 1936 has an opening for a Bandsaw Filer. Duties include bench and sharpen wide bandsaw blades, sharpen chipper and planer knives and light mill maintenance. The ideal candidate will have several years of experience. Salary is negotiable and health insurance, vacation, holiday pay and pension are included. To apply contact Tom at: 715-945-2217. Walters Brothers Lumber Mfg., Inc. PO Box 158 | Radisson, WI 54867 715-945-2217 | 715-945-2878 (fax) Current job openings are posted by NHLA member companies at www.nhla.com free of charge. All positions are posted for 30 days and openings can be renewed if necessary. Questions regarding job postings should be directed to Renee Hornsby at r.hornsby@nhla.com. Lumber Inspector Porosky Lumber Co., Inc. is looking for a highly motivated and experienced lumber inspector. NHLA graduate is required. Competitive wage, health insurance, 401K, paid vacation and holidays. To apply send resume via email to: scott@poroskylumber.com Porosky Lumber Co., Inc. 1903 Crosstown Hwy | Preston Park, PA 18455 570-798-2326 | www.poroskylumber.com Employers, Meet Job Seekers At THE NHLA.COM Job Board Employers, are you looking to fill a position with qualified, NHLA trained professionals Checkout the NHLA Resume Listings online at nhla.com/resumelist. NHLA ITS alumni post their resume, job preferences and contact information. Perhaps the perfect employee is just waiting for your call! WWW.NHLA.COM DECEMBER 2012 HARDWOOD MATTERS 23
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