Survey- 2024 Annual Meeting in conjunction with the Southcentral Region Meeting

Thank you for attending FRA's recent Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee. We value your feedback concerning your experiences and ask that you please take a few minutes to complete this survey.

Please submit your response before Friday, May 31. FRA will keep all responses confidential, but if you would like to be eligible for a drawing for a $50 gift card, please provide your name, company, and phone number in the comment box at the end of this survey.

Tim O'Hara
FRA Interim President

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* 1. Where did you receive the most value out of the meeting? (Please select up to 2.)

Speakers

Committee Meetings

Networking

Board of Directors Meeting

Other (Please state below.)

Any comments?

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* 2. Please indicate your level of satisfaction with the following.

	N/A	Very Dissatisfied	Dissatisfied	Neutral	Satisfied	Very Satisfied
Content of the Meeting	Content of the Meeting N/A	Content of the Meeting Very Dissatisfied	Content of the Meeting Dissatisfied	Content of the Meeting Neutral	Content of the Meeting Satisfied	Content of the Meeting Very Satisfied
Quality of Speakers	Quality of Speakers N/A	Quality of Speakers Very Dissatisfied	Quality of Speakers Dissatisfied	Quality of Speakers Neutral	Quality of Speakers Satisfied	Quality of Speakers Very Satisfied
Process of Registration	Process of Registration N/A	Process of Registration Very Dissatisfied	Process of Registration Dissatisfied	Process of Registration Neutral	Process of Registration Satisfied	Process of Registration Very Satisfied
Location	Location N/A	Location Very Dissatisfied	Location Dissatisfied	Location Neutral	Location Satisfied	Location Very Satisfied
Quality of Meals Provided	Quality of Meals Provided N/A	Quality of Meals Provided Very Dissatisfied	Quality of Meals Provided Dissatisfied	Quality of Meals Provided Neutral	Quality of Meals Provided Satisfied	Quality of Meals Provided Very Satisfied
Overall Value in Attending	Overall Value in Attending N/A	Overall Value in Attending Very Dissatisfied	Overall Value in Attending Dissatisfied	Overall Value in Attending Neutral	Overall Value in Attending Satisfied	Overall Value in Attending Very Satisfied

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* 3. Please rate your level of satisfaction for the following presentations from very satisfied to very dissatisfied.

	Very Satisfied	Satisfied	Neutral	Dissatisfied	Very Dissatisfied	Didn't Attend
SmartLam’s US Operations and the Future of Cross-Laminated Timber/Mass Timber Derek Ratchford – CEO, SmartLam North America	SmartLam’s US Operations and the Future of Cross-Laminated Timber/Mass Timber Derek Ratchford – CEO, SmartLam North America Very Satisfied	SmartLam’s US Operations and the Future of Cross-Laminated Timber/Mass Timber Derek Ratchford – CEO, SmartLam North America Satisfied	SmartLam’s US Operations and the Future of Cross-Laminated Timber/Mass Timber Derek Ratchford – CEO, SmartLam North America Neutral	SmartLam’s US Operations and the Future of Cross-Laminated Timber/Mass Timber Derek Ratchford – CEO, SmartLam North America Dissatisfied	SmartLam’s US Operations and the Future of Cross-Laminated Timber/Mass Timber Derek Ratchford – CEO, SmartLam North America Very Dissatisfied	SmartLam’s US Operations and the Future of Cross-Laminated Timber/Mass Timber Derek Ratchford – CEO, SmartLam North America Didn't Attend
FRA & University Partnerships: Can the Timber Harvesting & Procurement Short Course Be a Model for Future Collaboration? Dr. Dale Greene – Retired Dean, Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources, University of Georgia Dr. Tom Gallagher – Emeritus Professor of Forest Operations, Auburn University Panel Moderator: Dr. Joe Conrad – Associate Professor of Forest Operations, Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources, University of Georgia	FRA & University Partnerships: Can the Timber Harvesting & Procurement Short Course Be a Model for Future Collaboration? Dr. Dale Greene – Retired Dean, Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources, University of Georgia Dr. Tom Gallagher – Emeritus Professor of Forest Operations, Auburn University Panel Moderator: Dr. Joe Conrad – Associate Professor of Forest Operations, Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources, University of Georgia Very Satisfied	FRA & University Partnerships: Can the Timber Harvesting & Procurement Short Course Be a Model for Future Collaboration? Dr. Dale Greene – Retired Dean, Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources, University of Georgia Dr. Tom Gallagher – Emeritus Professor of Forest Operations, Auburn University Panel Moderator: Dr. Joe Conrad – Associate Professor of Forest Operations, Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources, University of Georgia Satisfied	FRA & University Partnerships: Can the Timber Harvesting & Procurement Short Course Be a Model for Future Collaboration? Dr. Dale Greene – Retired Dean, Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources, University of Georgia Dr. Tom Gallagher – Emeritus Professor of Forest Operations, Auburn University Panel Moderator: Dr. Joe Conrad – Associate Professor of Forest Operations, Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources, University of Georgia Neutral	FRA & University Partnerships: Can the Timber Harvesting & Procurement Short Course Be a Model for Future Collaboration? Dr. Dale Greene – Retired Dean, Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources, University of Georgia Dr. Tom Gallagher – Emeritus Professor of Forest Operations, Auburn University Panel Moderator: Dr. Joe Conrad – Associate Professor of Forest Operations, Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources, University of Georgia Dissatisfied	FRA & University Partnerships: Can the Timber Harvesting & Procurement Short Course Be a Model for Future Collaboration? Dr. Dale Greene – Retired Dean, Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources, University of Georgia Dr. Tom Gallagher – Emeritus Professor of Forest Operations, Auburn University Panel Moderator: Dr. Joe Conrad – Associate Professor of Forest Operations, Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources, University of Georgia Very Dissatisfied	FRA & University Partnerships: Can the Timber Harvesting & Procurement Short Course Be a Model for Future Collaboration? Dr. Dale Greene – Retired Dean, Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources, University of Georgia Dr. Tom Gallagher – Emeritus Professor of Forest Operations, Auburn University Panel Moderator: Dr. Joe Conrad – Associate Professor of Forest Operations, Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources, University of Georgia Didn't Attend
An Innovative Approach to Promote Logger Safety Candace Dinwiddie – Executive Director, Tennessee Forestry Association Heather Slayton – State Forester and Assistant Commissioner, Tennessee Division of Forestry	An Innovative Approach to Promote Logger Safety Candace Dinwiddie – Executive Director, Tennessee Forestry Association Heather Slayton – State Forester and Assistant Commissioner, Tennessee Division of Forestry Very Satisfied	An Innovative Approach to Promote Logger Safety Candace Dinwiddie – Executive Director, Tennessee Forestry Association Heather Slayton – State Forester and Assistant Commissioner, Tennessee Division of Forestry Satisfied	An Innovative Approach to Promote Logger Safety Candace Dinwiddie – Executive Director, Tennessee Forestry Association Heather Slayton – State Forester and Assistant Commissioner, Tennessee Division of Forestry Neutral	An Innovative Approach to Promote Logger Safety Candace Dinwiddie – Executive Director, Tennessee Forestry Association Heather Slayton – State Forester and Assistant Commissioner, Tennessee Division of Forestry Dissatisfied	An Innovative Approach to Promote Logger Safety Candace Dinwiddie – Executive Director, Tennessee Forestry Association Heather Slayton – State Forester and Assistant Commissioner, Tennessee Division of Forestry Very Dissatisfied	An Innovative Approach to Promote Logger Safety Candace Dinwiddie – Executive Director, Tennessee Forestry Association Heather Slayton – State Forester and Assistant Commissioner, Tennessee Division of Forestry Didn't Attend
Society of American Foresters (SAF) Update Rebecca Barnard – 2024 President, Society of American Foresters	Society of American Foresters (SAF) Update Rebecca Barnard – 2024 President, Society of American Foresters Very Satisfied	Society of American Foresters (SAF) Update Rebecca Barnard – 2024 President, Society of American Foresters Satisfied	Society of American Foresters (SAF) Update Rebecca Barnard – 2024 President, Society of American Foresters Neutral	Society of American Foresters (SAF) Update Rebecca Barnard – 2024 President, Society of American Foresters Dissatisfied	Society of American Foresters (SAF) Update Rebecca Barnard – 2024 President, Society of American Foresters Very Dissatisfied	Society of American Foresters (SAF) Update Rebecca Barnard – 2024 President, Society of American Foresters Didn't Attend
Welcome to the Volunteer State Heather Slayton - State Forester and Assistant Commissioner, Tennessee Division of Forestry	Welcome to the Volunteer State Heather Slayton - State Forester and Assistant Commissioner, Tennessee Division of Forestry Very Satisfied	Welcome to the Volunteer State Heather Slayton - State Forester and Assistant Commissioner, Tennessee Division of Forestry Satisfied	Welcome to the Volunteer State Heather Slayton - State Forester and Assistant Commissioner, Tennessee Division of Forestry Neutral	Welcome to the Volunteer State Heather Slayton - State Forester and Assistant Commissioner, Tennessee Division of Forestry Dissatisfied	Welcome to the Volunteer State Heather Slayton - State Forester and Assistant Commissioner, Tennessee Division of Forestry Very Dissatisfied	Welcome to the Volunteer State Heather Slayton - State Forester and Assistant Commissioner, Tennessee Division of Forestry Didn't Attend
National Forest Operations Training Coalition: Inception and Next Steps Les Werner- Director of Wisconsin Forestry Center, College of Natural Resources, UW Stevens Point	National Forest Operations Training Coalition: Inception and Next Steps Les Werner- Director of Wisconsin Forestry Center, College of Natural Resources, UW Stevens Point Very Satisfied	National Forest Operations Training Coalition: Inception and Next Steps Les Werner- Director of Wisconsin Forestry Center, College of Natural Resources, UW Stevens Point Satisfied	National Forest Operations Training Coalition: Inception and Next Steps Les Werner- Director of Wisconsin Forestry Center, College of Natural Resources, UW Stevens Point Neutral	National Forest Operations Training Coalition: Inception and Next Steps Les Werner- Director of Wisconsin Forestry Center, College of Natural Resources, UW Stevens Point Dissatisfied	National Forest Operations Training Coalition: Inception and Next Steps Les Werner- Director of Wisconsin Forestry Center, College of Natural Resources, UW Stevens Point Very Dissatisfied	National Forest Operations Training Coalition: Inception and Next Steps Les Werner- Director of Wisconsin Forestry Center, College of Natural Resources, UW Stevens Point Didn't Attend
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) Rebecca Barnard – Forestry Certification Manager, Sappi North America	The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) Rebecca Barnard – Forestry Certification Manager, Sappi North America Very Satisfied	The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) Rebecca Barnard – Forestry Certification Manager, Sappi North America Satisfied	The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) Rebecca Barnard – Forestry Certification Manager, Sappi North America Neutral	The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) Rebecca Barnard – Forestry Certification Manager, Sappi North America Dissatisfied	The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) Rebecca Barnard – Forestry Certification Manager, Sappi North America Very Dissatisfied	The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) Rebecca Barnard – Forestry Certification Manager, Sappi North America Didn't Attend
Forester as CEO: Lessons Learned on a Leadership Journey Brad Southern – Chairman and CEO, LP Building Solutions	Forester as CEO: Lessons Learned on a Leadership Journey Brad Southern – Chairman and CEO, LP Building Solutions Very Satisfied	Forester as CEO: Lessons Learned on a Leadership Journey Brad Southern – Chairman and CEO, LP Building Solutions Satisfied	Forester as CEO: Lessons Learned on a Leadership Journey Brad Southern – Chairman and CEO, LP Building Solutions Neutral	Forester as CEO: Lessons Learned on a Leadership Journey Brad Southern – Chairman and CEO, LP Building Solutions Dissatisfied	Forester as CEO: Lessons Learned on a Leadership Journey Brad Southern – Chairman and CEO, LP Building Solutions Very Dissatisfied	Forester as CEO: Lessons Learned on a Leadership Journey Brad Southern – Chairman and CEO, LP Building Solutions Didn't Attend
Economic Outlook – How Stable is the U.S. Economy? Curtis Dubay – Chief Economist, U.S. Chamber of Commerce	Economic Outlook – How Stable is the U.S. Economy? Curtis Dubay – Chief Economist, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Very Satisfied	Economic Outlook – How Stable is the U.S. Economy? Curtis Dubay – Chief Economist, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Satisfied	Economic Outlook – How Stable is the U.S. Economy? Curtis Dubay – Chief Economist, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Neutral	Economic Outlook – How Stable is the U.S. Economy? Curtis Dubay – Chief Economist, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Dissatisfied	Economic Outlook – How Stable is the U.S. Economy? Curtis Dubay – Chief Economist, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Very Dissatisfied	Economic Outlook – How Stable is the U.S. Economy? Curtis Dubay – Chief Economist, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Didn't Attend
Tracking Wood from Harvest Site to the Mill: Meeting Geolocation Criteria for EUDR Jeff Widmer - Senior Business Consultant, Trimble	Tracking Wood from Harvest Site to the Mill: Meeting Geolocation Criteria for EUDR Jeff Widmer - Senior Business Consultant, Trimble Very Satisfied	Tracking Wood from Harvest Site to the Mill: Meeting Geolocation Criteria for EUDR Jeff Widmer - Senior Business Consultant, Trimble Satisfied	Tracking Wood from Harvest Site to the Mill: Meeting Geolocation Criteria for EUDR Jeff Widmer - Senior Business Consultant, Trimble Neutral	Tracking Wood from Harvest Site to the Mill: Meeting Geolocation Criteria for EUDR Jeff Widmer - Senior Business Consultant, Trimble Dissatisfied	Tracking Wood from Harvest Site to the Mill: Meeting Geolocation Criteria for EUDR Jeff Widmer - Senior Business Consultant, Trimble Very Dissatisfied	Tracking Wood from Harvest Site to the Mill: Meeting Geolocation Criteria for EUDR Jeff Widmer - Senior Business Consultant, Trimble Didn't Attend
Consulting Business Perspective on Forest and Land Management Changes Lee Ann Steigerwaldt – President and CEO, Steigerwaldt	Consulting Business Perspective on Forest and Land Management Changes Lee Ann Steigerwaldt – President and CEO, Steigerwaldt Very Satisfied	Consulting Business Perspective on Forest and Land Management Changes Lee Ann Steigerwaldt – President and CEO, Steigerwaldt Satisfied	Consulting Business Perspective on Forest and Land Management Changes Lee Ann Steigerwaldt – President and CEO, Steigerwaldt Neutral	Consulting Business Perspective on Forest and Land Management Changes Lee Ann Steigerwaldt – President and CEO, Steigerwaldt Dissatisfied	Consulting Business Perspective on Forest and Land Management Changes Lee Ann Steigerwaldt – President and CEO, Steigerwaldt Very Dissatisfied	Consulting Business Perspective on Forest and Land Management Changes Lee Ann Steigerwaldt – President and CEO, Steigerwaldt Didn't Attend
Changing the Narrative: Safety & Sustainability Haroon Syed – VP of Dedicated Services, Schneider	Changing the Narrative: Safety & Sustainability Haroon Syed – VP of Dedicated Services, Schneider Very Satisfied	Changing the Narrative: Safety & Sustainability Haroon Syed – VP of Dedicated Services, Schneider Satisfied	Changing the Narrative: Safety & Sustainability Haroon Syed – VP of Dedicated Services, Schneider Neutral	Changing the Narrative: Safety & Sustainability Haroon Syed – VP of Dedicated Services, Schneider Dissatisfied	Changing the Narrative: Safety & Sustainability Haroon Syed – VP of Dedicated Services, Schneider Very Dissatisfied	Changing the Narrative: Safety & Sustainability Haroon Syed – VP of Dedicated Services, Schneider Didn't Attend
Wood Innovations Program: Impacts and Opportunities Adam Smith - Wood Innovations Specialist, U.S. Forest Service	Wood Innovations Program: Impacts and Opportunities Adam Smith - Wood Innovations Specialist, U.S. Forest Service Very Satisfied	Wood Innovations Program: Impacts and Opportunities Adam Smith - Wood Innovations Specialist, U.S. Forest Service Satisfied	Wood Innovations Program: Impacts and Opportunities Adam Smith - Wood Innovations Specialist, U.S. Forest Service Neutral	Wood Innovations Program: Impacts and Opportunities Adam Smith - Wood Innovations Specialist, U.S. Forest Service Dissatisfied	Wood Innovations Program: Impacts and Opportunities Adam Smith - Wood Innovations Specialist, U.S. Forest Service Very Dissatisfied	Wood Innovations Program: Impacts and Opportunities Adam Smith - Wood Innovations Specialist, U.S. Forest Service Didn't Attend

Additional Comments

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* 4. Please rate the facility and service of the Westin Nashville.

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Fair

Poor

No Opinion

Additional Comments?

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* 5. Please rate the performance of the FRA Staff.

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Fair

Poor

No Opinion

Suggestions to improve FRA Staff performance?

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* 6. How could future events be improved? Select all that apply.

Make the events more interactive

Have more knowledgeable speaker(s)

More convenient location

Improved social events

Use a more comfortable space to host the event

Address more relevant topics

No improvement needed

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Do you think the event was too long, too short, or about right?

Too long

About right

Too short

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* 8. Did you receive the right amount of information prior to the meeting?

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* 9. FRA is committed to effective meetings that use your time wisely. Please provide suggestions for ways in which we can improve our meeting structure/format. In addition, feel free to provide any other general comments regarding the FRA Annual Meeting.

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* 10. Please tell us about yourself!

To what FRA membership class do you belong?

Industry Consumer

Sawmill

Chip Mill

Land Consultant

Landowner

TIMO

Industry Supplier

Associate Member

Consultant

Wood Supplier

Foreign Industry Consumer

Association Member

Non-Member

Not Sure

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* 11. Are you involved in FRA's governance?

As an FRA Board member.

As a member of an FRA National Committee, Task Group or Foundation.

As a member of an FRA Regional Committee or Task Group.

Not involved in FRA governance.

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* 12. Thank you for sharing your views! FRA will keep all responses confidential, but if you would like to be eligible for a drawing for a $50 gift card, please provide your name, company, and a phone number at which we can reach you, if your name is drawn.

Name:

Company:

Phone Number:

Thank you!
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* 1. Where did you receive the most value out of the meeting? (Please select up to 2.)

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* 2. Please indicate your level of satisfaction with the following.

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* 3. Please rate your level of satisfaction for the following presentations from very satisfied to very dissatisfied.

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* 4. Please rate the facility and service of the Westin Nashville.

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* 5. Please rate the performance of the FRA Staff.

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* 6. How could future events be improved? Select all that apply.

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* 7. Do you think the event was too long, too short, or about right?

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* 8. Did you receive the right amount of information prior to the meeting?

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* 9. FRA is committed to effective meetings that use your time wisely. Please provide suggestions for ways in which we can improve our meeting structure/format. In addition, feel free to provide any other general comments regarding the FRA Annual Meeting.

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* 10. Please tell us about yourself!To what FRA membership class do you belong?

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* 11. Are you involved in FRA's governance?

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* 12. Thank you for sharing your views! FRA will keep all responses confidential, but if you would like to be eligible for a drawing for a $50 gift card, please provide your name, company, and a phone number at which we can reach you, if your name is drawn.

* 10. Please tell us about yourself!

To what FRA membership class do you belong?