102nd

Annual General MeetingRegional Land Use Planning in a Global Economy

Jasper, AlbertaSeptember 27, 2010

102nd Annual General Meeting

Jasper Park LodgeJasper, Alberta

September 27, 2010

ChairAnne LeBrun Ruff, President CIF/IFC

Agenda

1. Welcome from President Anne LeBrun Ruff

2. Welcome from Rocky Mountain Section Director Anand Pandarinath

3. Tribute to Members and Colleagues

4. Approval of Minutes of 101st Annual General Meeting (Nanaimo, BC)

5. Institute Review 2009-2010

6. Financial Report

7. Auditor Report

8. Appointment of Auditor

9. Forests without Borders Presentation

10. People to People Delegation

11. Future Meetings (Huntsville – 2011 and Quebec City - 2012)

12. Approval of Board of Directors and Executive Actions

13. Resolutions

14. Resolutions from the Floor

15. Introduction of New Officers

16. Message from Incoming President Wayne Kelly

17. Outlook for 2010-2011

18. Presentation of Gold Ring

19. Adjourn

Cover Art: Rory Thompson

Table of ContentsPresident’s Report 2009-2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Executive Director’s Report 2009-2010 . . . . . . 2Section Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Finances and Auditor’s Statement

2009-2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Projects 2009-2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15The Forest on Your Desktop –

National Electronic Lecture Series . . . . . . . . 15 Forests without Borders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 People to People delegation to China. . . . . . . . 16 Think Forests! National Recruitment Program 16 Forestry Teacher’s Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 International Biomass Conference . . . . . . . . . . 16 Forest Carbon Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Partnerships and Sponsorships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Internships. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

The Forestry Chronicle Report . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Student Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Silver Ring Program Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Media Releases and Media Interaction . . . . . . 23 International Society of Environmental

Journalists Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Media SWAT Teams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 E-newsletters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Web site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Lateral Routes – the Institute’s Social

Networking Initiative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Section Web sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Articles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Publications and Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Presentations and Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Canadian Council of Forest Ministers . . . . . . . . 25

National Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Gold Medal Recipients. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Tree of Life Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Golden Year Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Member Volunteer Recognition. . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Canadian Forestry Accreditation Board . . . . 27 Canadian Federation of Professional

Foresters Associations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 101st Annual General Meeting Minutes . . . . 27 Report of Nominating Committee . . . . . . . 30

Our Respects

Members who have passed away since the last Annual General Meeting

James A. McIntosh 1920–2009

Harvey M. Anderson 1922–2009

Glen Whitlock 1935–2009

William Walter Hall 1929–2009

Murray (Ted) O. Dupuis 1924–2009

Stanley Conn Howe 1927–2009

William (Bill) Bennett McKay Clarke 1911–2009

David Neave 1943–2010

Arden Rytz 1922–2010

William K. Fullerton 1931–2010

Michael Watson 1953–2010

John Beckingham 1961–2010

103RD

CIF/IFC AGM and Conference

Canada’s Forest Conference 2011

Presented by: CIF/IFC Algonquin SectionSeptember 2011, Deerhurst Resort

Huntsville, Ontario

Thanks to ourConference Organizers

Regional Land Use Planning in a Global Economy

The Canadian Institute of Forestry/Institut forestier

du Canada recognizes the tremendous amount of

volunteer work that is undertaken to organize our

conference and annual general meeting. This would

not be possible without the dedicated efforts of our

members. We offer our thanks to Rocky Mountain

members for giving many personal and work hours to

the coordination, planning and delivery of our 102nd

Annual General Meeting and the 2010 Conference.

The Institute wishes to gratefully acknowledge

the dedication and hard work of all involved and the

support of our many partners and sponsors.

Our Values and Beliefs

We believe that members of the Canadian Institute of

Forestry/Institut forestier du Canada should have an

intimate knowledge and understanding of Canada's

forests.

We believe that the stewardship of our forests must

be based on an understanding of ecological principles

coupled with appropriate inventory and monitoring

to ensure that the criteria of ecological integrity and

function are maintained within an acceptable socio-

logical framework.

Through this understanding, members should promote

the intelligent use of Canada's forests to provide a

sustainable flow of a wide range of forest commodi-

ties, representing a balance of economic, spiritual,

recreational and wildlife habitat values. A wide range

of forest alternatives are possible, ranging from natu-

ral forests to intensively managed tree farms. We

believe that the mix of forest uses required to satisfy

Canadian needs should be based on an informed

public dialogue. Our members should play a construc-

tive role in facilitating such debate. (Anon. 1996).

103RD

CIF/IFC AGM and Conference

Canada’s Forest Conference 2011

Presented by: CIF/IFC Algonquin SectionSeptember 2011, Deerhurst Resort

Huntsville, Ontario

Something forevery forest practitioner

• Pre-conference canoetrip in world renownedAlgonquin ProvincialPark

• Presentations on ForestBiomass to Ethnobotany

• Events for the public andschools

• Post conference tours on Great Lakes St Lawrence forest silviculture www.cif-ifc.org/site/2011_huntsvillewww.cif-ifc.org/site/2011_huntsville

c/o The Canadian Ecology CentreP.O. Box 430, 6905 Hwy. 17 West

Mattawa, Ontario, Canada P0H 1V0Toll Free: 1-888-747-7577Telephone: 705-744-1715Facsimile: 705-744-1716Email: admin@cif-ifc.orgInternet: www.cif-ifc.org

The Canadian Institute of Forestry/Institut forestier du Canada (CIF/IFC) is anational voice of people who live and work in the forest. The CIF/IFC, formedin 1908, represents members who are foresters, forest technologists and technicians, biologists, ecologists, educators, scientists and many others witha professional or personal interest in forestry. The Institute’s mission is “toprovide national leadership in forestry, promote competence among forestryprofessionals, and foster public awareness of Canadian and internationalforestry issues.”

We are people with a professional or personal interest in forestry, working ingovernment, industry, academic and consulting fields. Our members use theireducation, training, and experience to help manage the forests of Canadaand to make the Canadian public aware of forestry.

PRESIDENT # Section TERM

Fernow, Bernard Edward 1 1908–1915

Leavitt, Clyde 2 1916–1917

Wilson, Ellwood 3 1918–1920

Grainger, Martin A. 4 1921–1923

Howe, Clifton Durant 5 1925–1926

Avery, Benjamin F. 6 ON 1927–1929

Caverhill, Peter Zembro 7 BC 1930–1932

Piche, Gustave-Clodomir 8 QC 1933–1935

Delahey, Wallace Acheson 9 QC 1936–1937

Gibson, John Miles 10 1938

Phipps, George Willard 11 NWO 1939

Mulholland, Fred D. 12 VI 1940

Webb, Leland Stanford 13 MR 1941–1942

Harrison, John D.B. 14 OV 1944

Brown, Roscoe M. 15 VA 1945–1946

Druce, Eric 16 VI 1947–1949

Balch, Reginald E. 17 MR 1949–1951

Beall, Herbert W. 18 1950*

MacDonald, Donald A. 19 1950*

Fensom, Kenneth Gordon 20 VA 1951–1953

Pepler, William A.E. 21 CH 1953–1955

Sisam, John William Bernard 22 SO 1955–1957

Creighton, G. Wilfred I. 23 NS 1957–1959

Hodgins, Hugh J. 24 VA 1959–1960

Besley, Lowell 25 CH 1961–1963

McKee, Robert Gerald 26 VI 1963–1964

Hearnden, Kenneth W. 27 NWO 1964–1965

Love, David Vaughan 28 SO 1965–1966

Crossley, Desmond Ivan 29 RMS 1966–1967

Nordin, Vidar 30 CH/SO 1967–1968

Fellows, Edward S. 31 MR 1968–1969

Matte, Francois 32 OR 1969–1970

Burch, William Gerald 33 VA 1970–1971

Ker, Jack W. 34 MR 1971–1972

Giles. J. Walter 35 SO 1972–1973

Weetman, Gordon F. 36 MR 1973–1974

PRESIDENT # Section TERM

Young, William 37 CR 1974–1975

Moore, Warren S. 38 NWO 1975–1976

Anderson, Arnold Brookman 39 VA 1976–1977

Boucher, P.E. 40 MR 1977–1978

Redmond, D.R. 41 OV 1978–1979

Smith, J.H.G. 42 VA 1979–1980

Devitt, W.J.B. 43 VI 1980–1981

Garner, J. George 44 LW 1981–1982

Cayford, J.H. 45 CO 1982–1983

Paille, Gilbert 46 OR 1983–1984

Clark, J.D. 47 RMS 1984–1985

Toovey, Jack W. 48 VA 1985–1986

Carrow. J.R. 49 MR/SO 1986–1987

Kayll, A. James 50 OV 1987–1988

Godbout, Claude 51 OR 1988–1989

Ackhurst, Peter William 52 VA 1989–1990

Gairns, C.H. 53 CR 1990–1991

Whidden, Arden 54 NS 1991–1992

Rotherham, A.A. (Tony) 55 CH 1992–1993

Murphy, Peter J. 56 RMS 1993–1994

Oldham, Hap 57 MR 1994–1995

Tolnai, Stephen 58 OK 1995–1996

Barker, John 59 VA 1996–1997

Roberts, Ralph W. 60 OV 1997–1998

Wrangler, Evelynne 61 RM 1998–1999

Ferguson, Bruce 62 SO 1999–2000

Stone, Gordon 63 CO 2000–2001

Gelinas, Donald 64 RM 2001–2002

Moores, Len 65 NL 2002–2003

Macnaughton, Richard 66 CO 2003–2004

McLaughlan, Michael 67 SK 2004–2005

Lee, Christopher A. 68 OV 2005–2006

Stables, Doug 69 VI 2006–2007

Pinto, Fred 70 AL 2007–2008

Marshall, Peter 71 VA 2008–2009

LeBrun Ruff, Anne 72 MR 2009–2010

* Provisional President

Presidents

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Looking Back When I was confronted with the daunting task of crafting ayear in review article for the annual report, I thought of mak-ing a funny satire or even something worthy of a Pulitzer-prize. It’s funny how the year-in-review process can quicklylead to a good reason to kick oneself in the rear or even tokick others in their rears to get things done. Regardless, Ifound this to be a positive and satisfying exercise. My year asPresident of the Institute went by far too quickly. The old say-ing that time flies when you are having fun is so true. I wantto thank the other members of the Executive, the NationalBoard and all members across Canada for the support, inter-est and personal engagement this past year. I am very proudto be a CIF/IFC member, and very proud to have had thisopportunity to serve all of you.

CIF/IFC membership remained stable in 2009-2010, inspite of the difficult times that the forest sector has faced forthe past several years. The fact that we have done reasonablywell during these times underlines the importance andstrength of the Institute. Membership is the key to the organi-zation; this is not a chicken and egg scenario. We already havea good egg—what we need are more chickens! We make thispitch fairly regularly and hope that all members will make theeffort to convince their friends and colleagues to considerjoining. It should be an easy sell. We have grown and changeda lot as an organization; we offer great value, services, andproducts to our members, especially in terms of continuingeducation, professional development and maintaining compe-tency. Our membership network reaches far and wide.

Securing the Institute’s financial future was a major focusthis past year, and I am proud to say that we have made somevery important gains on the financial level. Our expendituresare in check and the income from our partnerships is increas-ing. Many like-minded organizations want to partner with usto provide value and services to our membership. The list isimpressive and I can see where the Institute is becomingsomething of a unifier of all matters forest related. There aremany organizations and individuals doing great things with-in the world of forestry, and more and more we are findingways to work with them. We are still building momentumwith our biggest partner to date—the Forestry ResearchPartnership, and this has enabled expanded services toOntario and parts of Quebec, as well as the entire member-ship. Many other groups and organizations are also workingwith us: Natural Resources Canada, the Canadian WoodFibre Centre, FPInnovations, the Canadian Model ForestNetwork, the provincial RPF Associations and Tree Canada,to name just a few.

The 2009-2010 annual report highlights many significantachievements from hard-working members in CIF/IFCSections across the country. From one end of Canada to the other, CIF/IFC members worked side by side with thenational office to provide science based information and topromote understanding on topics such as diameter limit

cutting, land tenure,enhanced forest inven-tories, green buildingsystems, forest certifica-tion, and other issuesand themes. TheSections are very activeon all fronts, whether itis with public outreachand communications,special events such as workshops or field tours, or hosting ourhighly renowned socials.

The Institute will continue to strive to be the voice of forest practitioners in Canada. I think that there is a greatopportunity to grow our voice as Forests without Bordersestablishes itself and we begin to show what forest profes-sionals and practitioners can do to help restore and manageforest ecosystems in different parts of the world. We alsoexpect a renewed interest by the younger professionals andpractitioners with the CIF/IFC, as a result of this exciting pro-gram, as it shows the good that can be done by our membersthrough good forestry practices.

In closing, I again want to say how proud I am to be amember of the CIF/IFC. We are doing many great things atthe Sections and through National Office. The services, value,and products we provide to our members is impressive as isour media and public communications, especially when youconsider the leanness of our organization. It is the volunteerspirit and commitment that allows us to do pretty well every-thing—and everything very well. This is what makes usstrong and successful.

Looking back, we have had a good year, and looking for-ward I know we are in for more of the same!

Anne LeBrun Ruff, R.P.F. CIF/IFC President/présidente

President’s Report 2009–2010

Anne LeBrun Ruff, Don Floyd, André Cyr (Université de MonctonGold Medal winner), Jean-Marie Binot. (Maritime Section)

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Taking StockMember value and Institute relevance have been fairly con-sistent themes in my Chronicle reports these past four years;sometimes subtly woven into the messages, though moreoften prominently and perhaps even forcefully contained inwhat amounts to unabashed proselytizing. With the transi-tion to a new year (the Institute’s fiscal year begins July 1st), itseems appropriate to take stock, review, ruminate and againpreach a little bit about what we have collectively accom-plished, where we have been, and of course where we areheading.

The Institute’s 2009–2010 year was categorically a goodone, and we should all be proud; and not necessarily becauseof the bottom line or membership numbers. Althoughimportant indicators of health, many of us often feel obsessedwith the statistics and tend to forget what really matters. Italways comes back to the value and relevance we provide, orinherently possess as a 102 year old organization. If we main-tain ample quantities of these two commodities, eventuallywe will achieve statistical success, however elusive it mayoccasionally seem. It is a matter of time, patience and persist-ence—I have no doubt.

Our flagship value continues to be The Forestry Chronicle,an eclectic and excellent collection of science and research, as well as international, national, regional and internal news. Positive comments have been generously heaped uponour venerable publication this year. Our subscriptions aresteadily increasing around the world. We have had someexcellent theme issues, and more are in the queue. The digitalarchive of all issues back to 1925, created three years ago forus by the National Research Council, is now completely paidoff, and is gradually generating more revenue. The ForestryChronicle archive is quite simply a treasure trove of progres-sive developments in forest science, Canadian forestry history and general integrated natural resource managementrelated information.

The Forest on Your Desktop, our national electronic lectureseries has also had a banner-year. First offered over threeyears ago, we are averaging five series per year with a total ofabout 25 individual e-lectures annually. Themes and groupsfeatured during 2009–2010 have included FORREX, theForestry Research Partnership, the Sustainable ForestManagement Network, the Canadian Wood Fibre Centre, theFoothills Research Institute and Tree Canada – UrbanForestry. Each e-lecture is now typically attracting 80 to 110sites across the country with an average of four people at eachsite. With many relevant and timely series being planned, anda digital audio-visual archive of all past e-lectures (now over100 available), the immense value and convenience of thismember resource cannot be over-stated!

Communications efforts in general have gone very wellthis year. We have standardized our brand, colour scheme,and the general look and feel of our organization. Ourbrochures, banners, bookmarks, displays, Web sites, and e-newsletters all have an improved professional quality. Even

more importantly, theircontent continues to bepermeated with value—information, resources,and tools of all typesintended to assist ourmembers to stay currentand maintain compe-tency. Continuing edu-cation and professionaldevelopment optionsand opportunities will continue to be front and centre for ourmembers, and as marketable goods and services that helpgrow the Institute.

Our letters to politicians, policy-makers and senior man-agers in government and industry, as well as our mediareleases and editorials have been produced at timely intervalsduring the year. The Institute was proactive on enhanced forest inventory tools and technology, diameter limit cutting,forest certification systems, green building, the use of wood inbuilding and renovation, and tenure reform. Volunteer mem-ber initiation and involvement continue to be the main fac-tors in effectively and quickly producing these intelligible andcomprehensive communication materials that allow us to liveup to our motto as The Voice of Forest Practitioners.

Strategically, the Institute continues to develop and main-tain all kinds of successful partnership and sponsorshiparrangements. Voluntary cooperative dues collection was re-introduced with the College of Alberta Professional Forestersthis year, after a four-year hiatus. A pilot project with the gov-ernment of Manitoba, whereby the continuing educationportion of CIF/IFC dues could be expensed by employees,was implemented. The Institute worked with the RegisteredProfessional Foresters of New Brunswick to implement on-line cooperative dues collection. Existing arrangements inBritish Columbia, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, andNewfoundland continue to be effective and mutually positivein each case. The Institute’s direct engagement with theForestry Research Partnership (FRP) at the CanadianEcology Centre has been markedly positive, diversifying ourrevenue and allowing our national office to be meaningfullyinvolved in numerous extension and knowledge exchangeevents across our Ontario Sections. Our partnership with theFRP will continue for another year, well into 2011.

At the risk of using the word too many times, here aresome more successes that the now excessive length of thispiece compels me to abbreviate: Forests without Borders—growing in potential, interest and formality; Clean Air Treekits—great innovative tools for outreach and hands-on edu-cation; Think Forests!—ostensibly helping to reverse negativeenrolment trends in some programs/schools; Internships—young, inexpensive talent and labour for the Institute; LateralRoutes—our exciting and growing social networking portal;A new CIF/IFC mentorship program in the works—it’s notwhat you know, it’s who helps you grow!

Finally, the Sections remain the absolute bedrock of the

Executive Director’s Report2009–2010

John PineauCIF/IFC Executive Director/

Directeur général

Institute. In total this year, our 18 Sections can boast over 80individual activities and events of all types, excluding SilverRing Ceremonies! The social side of the Institute is alive andwell, and the camaraderie and professional network that wemaintain and enjoy are truly what make us vibrant and rele-vant. I have had the great pleasure and honour to travel tomany Sections this year, and experience first-hand all of thefun, learning and knowledge exchange that goes on at aCIF/IFC event. Whether it was the big conference inNanaimo, or a Section AGM with a luncheon and guidedhike, they are all special and have a quintessential and unmis-takeable Institute flavour.

One of my favourite quotes, exemplifying a simple yet bril-liant philosophy, comes from the Super Bowl winning formercoach of the Chicago Bears, Mike Ditka. I hope I have notused it before in one of these reports, but if I have, it is so goodthat it is definitely worth repeating:

“You never really lose until you stop trying.”

In taking stock of the year just ended, and the past fewyears for that matter, we have indeed been trying very hardduring some very challenging, even stark times in the forestsector, and we are emerging stronger and better than ever,with abundant traditional and modern value as well as pow-

erful scientific and political relevance. The truly amazingthing in all this is that we have not even come close to reach-ing our full potential. If we keep trying, it will not just be amatter of “never losing”. It will be about how big and pro-longed we can make our victories.

Thanks everyone for a great year!

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1st Vice-President/1er vice-présidente – Wayne Kelly, R.P.F.2nd Vice-President/2e vice-président – Mark Kube R.P.F.

Past President/président sortant – Peter Marshall, R.P.F.Executive Director/directeur général – John Pineau

Director/ Section Chair/Section directeur président de section

Algonquin Nancy Young Megan SmithCariboo Scott Scholefield Frank VargaCentral Ontario Leslie Homan Al CameronKlondike Gregory Cowman Aynslie OgdenLake of the Woods Derek Johnson Jack HarrisonManitoba Trevor Stanley Dan PhillipotMaritime Marie-Paule Godin Eric LabelleNewfoundland Eric Young Allan Masters

and LabradorNorthern Ontario Wally Bidwell Nikki Wood

Director/ Section Chair/Section directeur président de section

Northwestern Craig Robinson Doug ReidOntario

Nova Scotia Tim O’Brien Phillip ReddenOrléans Sylvie Carles Sylvie CarlesOttawa Valley Katalijn MacAfee Katalijn MacAfeeRocky Mountain Anand Pandarinath Sarah GoodingSaskatchewan Michael Bendzsak Mark DoyleSouthern Ontario Julia Hancock Mike ClarkeVancouver Janet Mitchell Candace ParsonsVancouver Island Jeff Monty Jeff Monty

CIF/IFC Executive Committee/Bureau de direction

President/Président – Anne LeBrun Ruff, R.P.F.

National Office Staff and Partners

Canadian Ecology CentreSuzanne Montreuil, Administrative AssistantDiane Collins, Manager of AdministrationLaura Pickering, Special Projects Coordinator – Summer 2010

CIF/IFCKaren Haddon, Information Services

Forests without Borders – CIF/IFCKrysta Souliere, Coordinator

Forestry Research Partnership – CIF/IFCMatt Meade, Extension ManagerMike Halferty, Extension Coordinator

The Forestry ChronicleRon Ayling, Editor-in-ChiefBrian Haddon, Research EditorNancy (Spike) Minogue, Production Manager – Designer

Invite a collegue to join the CIF/IFC

Invitez un collègue à se joindre au CIF/IFC

www.cif-ifc.org

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The Institute’s 18 Sections conducted a variety of events,activities and meetings, both for members and as outreach tothe general public during 2009–2010. Many Sections workedin partnership with compatible organizations in the planningand delivery of these activities. Section events included work-shops, seminars, conferences, meetings, socials and fieldtours, in most instances focusing on maintaining profession-al competency through continuing education and profession-al development. Many Sections used their events to activelypromote the Institute, sign-up new members, and to raiseawareness of, and fund-raise for Forests without Borders.

Both National office and the Sections maintain regularcommunications throughout the year with members; severalSections produced their own newsletters and updates.Section digital products were regularly linked in national e-newsletters under “Sections Snippets”. The Sections alsosubmitted their own annual reports to National, and manyprovided written submissions and photos of their activitiesfor publication in The Forestry Chronicle. Following areexcerpts presenting some specific highlights, from SectionReports and submissions to The Forestry Chronicle.

Algonquin Algonquin Section had a very busy year. In October of 2009an international biomass conference was held at NipissingUniversity in North Bay, Ontario. Many section membershelped to organize, present and give tours to the 450 dele-gates. The event was a huge success. In January 2010, theSection hosted its annual International Night and annualgeneral meeting. This included a combination of dinner andpresentations on forestry in China and Brazil. Over 50 mem-bers, family and friends participated.

The annual winter camp and forestry field tour for theMasters of Forest Conservation students and faculty from theUniversity of Toronto and the Environmental Biology classfrom Nipissing University took place at the CanadianEcology Centre in March 2009. It was a tremendous successas a result of the involvement of Section members, who madesure that everyone learned a lot and enjoyed themselves.

An event was held in March 2010 to raise funds for Forestswithout Borders. This included a presentation by Jill Peckentitled Raising the Bar(bell) in Kandahar. The NipissingUniversity Sustainability event was also held in March 2010,with a presentation by CIF/IFC member Dr. Jeff Dech ofNipissing University. A booth was set up to give informationabout the CIF/IFC and Clean Air Tree kits were distributed.The Section was highly involved in distributing over 2000Clean Air Tree kits in total, to groups across central and east-ern Ontario, and even international delegates at the NipissingBiomass Conference. A friendly challenge was initiated byDirector Andree Morneault at the Nanaimo annual generalmeeting, to see which section could collect the most “penniesfor seeds” for the Forests without Borders Zambia project.

The Section’s main focus during the year was public out-reach, achieved by setting up a booth with CIF/IFC informa-tion at every possible opportunity. The Section sold T-shirtsreading “Trees Suck … Carbon” in order to raise money for

and awareness of Forests without Borders. Many presenta-tions were made at local schools promoting the Institute andcareers in Forestry. The Section was also present at theAlgonquin College Career Day, as well as at the Institute’sSilver Ring ceremony in Pembroke. The Section is dedicatedto informing new people about forestry, through sponsorshipand involvement in several local Envirothon competitionsand the annual Forestry Teachers’ Tour at the CanadianEcology Centre.

Algonquin Section usually produces an annual newsletter,but has now opted to distribute notices of events and articlesdirectly to members and to the national e-newsletter. The Section’s Web site was also recently revamped and com-pletely updated by Council member Megan Smith, usingNational’s new content management system.

Finally, many members and councillors have been work-ing diligently at planning the upcoming 2011 CIF/IFC AGMbased in Huntsville.

CaribooThroughout 2009–2010, Cariboo Section was active and suc-cessful. This included the receipt of numerous partnershipand sponsorship contributions that helped maintain a healthyfinancial state, and allowed the planning and delivery of sev-eral special events.

The Section hosted its annual student chilli and network-ing event with the University of Northern British Columbia(UNBC) and the College of New Caledonia (CNC). TheSection also conducted the annual Silver Ring ceremony withUNBC and CNC.

Over 35 volunteers were recruited in collaboration withthe Association of BC Forest Professionals – Prince GeorgeNetwork of Forest Professionals to conduct the annual “Walkin the Woods” with 600 local area students.

With the designation of the Cariboo Regional District asthe 2010 Forestry Capital of Canada, Section members havebeen actively involved in the planning of a number of eventsand activities associated with this Canadian ForestryAssociation Program.

Members were kept up to date using e-mail notices,Facebook events page, a professional on-line social network-ing platform. Section events and activities raised awareness inthe profession and in communities, which as a whole pro-mote recruitment and enrolment in forestry educational pro-grams. Linkages and strategies are being developed to bolsterand specifically address recruitment for membership of allresource-related programs.

The section was also extensively involved in public rela-tions during the year, with notices to the public through radiointerview, newspaper, television interviews, and local adver-tising.

Central Ontario Central Ontario enjoyed an active 2009–2010. In November,the Section held a friendly, fun dinner and presentation at theOutback Student Life Centre on the Sault College campus inSault Ste. Marie. The event brought many active and retired

Section Highlights

members together along with new student members from thecollege, with close to 60 attending. Executive Director JohnPineau was the guest speaker, providing an overview of theInstitute’s programs and projects, with special focus on thenew Forests without Borders initiative. All of the studentsreceived a copy of the latest Forestry Chronicle, and were givenan opportunity to learn about the newly available Clean AirTree kits. There was considerable media coverage for theevent, with several regional reporters interviewing SectionCouncil member John Clement, a professor at the College,and John Pineau. The Institute’s Forests without Borders pro-gram generated much interest in the news media and was fea-tured in several articles in regional newspapers.

In March 2010 the Section sponsored the NaturalResources Canada (Great Lakes Forestry Centre) vs. OntarioMinistry of Natural Resources (Ontario Forest ResearchInstitute) Ball Hockey Battle. Continuing in the tradition of along history of athletic competition between the two Centres,the GLFC was looking to avenge its recent loss to OFRI aftera defeat in the finals of a local United Way hockey tourna-ment. The ball hockey game was also held in the spirit of theMemorandum of Understanding between the GLFC and theOMNR. This Memorandum encourages partnership and col-laboration between the two organizations and the ball hock-ey game was an opportunity for staff to foster and maintainthose relationships. The Section realized that the camaraderieof this ball hockey game between the two research instituteswas something that the Section promotes and encourages. Inan effort to support the game, promote team work and addsome fuel to the competitive fire the Section sponsored thegame by providing the game balls, hot chocolate and a chequefor $100 to Forest without Borders in the name of the win-ning team. Approximately 40 people came out to watch andplay in the game. The story of the game definitely was not thefinal score, but the laughs and the friendly rivalry betweentwo forestry centres. The ultimate winner was CIF/IFC’scharity: Forests without Borders.

Klondike Klondike Section continued to coordinate participation of itsmembers in the Institute’s national electronic lecture series.The Section also distributed Clean Air Tree kits during out-reach activities during the year.

Although a small Section, Klondike is starting to growand has consistently been represented and engaged inNational Board meetings.

Lake of the Woods During 2009–2010, Lake of the Woods Section held severalevents. In March 2010, the Section held a knowledgeexchange workshop in Dryden. Information and updates onboth the Institute and the Forestry Research Partnership(FRP) were provided by Matt Meade and John Pineau fromNational Office. Representatives from the Forest Co-op werealso in attendance, with Matt Wilkie and Janet Lane provid-ing the group with a presentation on the latest and greatestforest science initiatives being worked on by the Forest Co-op. The three organizations (CIF/IFC, FRP and ForestCo-op) discussed opportunities to work together in thefuture and deliver knowledge exchange and extension activi-ties in the coming years. The group also provided input to the

report prepared by national office in response to theCanadian Council of Forest Ministers Vision Statement.

The Section also was involved in outreach activities tolocal schools, and distributed Clean Air Tree kits to students.

Manitoba Manitoba Section was very active throughout 2009–2010. InMay 2010, Section members met with students and recentgraduates at the University of Winnipeg to discuss the newCIF/IFC Mentoring Initiative, to get their assistance in devel-oping the program. Recognizing the great importance of per-sonal and professional mentoring towards the developmentof young forest professionals this program aims to providethe much needed assistance in dealing with the challengesthat come with beginning a new career.

CIF/IFC Manitoba Section along with the ManitobaForestry Association and Manitoba Conservation set up abooth promoting careers in forestry at the ManitobaEnvironmental Industries Association (MEIA) Environ-mental Career Fair at the University of Manitoba in March2010. CIF/IFC Clean Air Tree kits and bookmarks were givenout to visitors to the booth. The Section also set up the boothat the Manitoba Forestry Association’s annual general meet-ing. CIF/IFC Clean Air Tree kits were presented to all partic-ipants in the Manitoba Envirothon in May. Several membersof the Manitoba Section volunteered and helped with theEnvirothon.

A new membership/professional development programwas launched with Manitoba Conservation forestry staffwhereby they can expense for the CIF/IFC services (profes-sional development) i.e., e-lectures and The ForestryChronicle, with the employee paying a much reduced rate outof their pocket for their membership. There has been a verygood response to this program.

Trevor Stanley, Paul Chapman and John Pineau attendedthe Silver Ring ceremony at University College of the North inApril 2010. Trevor Stanley, Gwen McGimpsey and JohnPineau also attended the first Silver Ring ceremony at theUniversity of Winnipeg on October 8th, 2009. Former FederalCabinet Minister Dr. Lloyd Axworthy as well as seniorManitoba government forestry staff attended to the ceremony.

The Section helped sponsor a student, Robyn VanIderstine to attend the CIF/IFC AGM and Conference inNanaimo in September 2009.

Maritime Throughout 2009–2010, the Maritime Section kept busy,hosting its annual general meeting in April, 2010. Eventsincluded a University of New Brunswick (UNB) student curl-ing night with CIF/IFC members, as well as a barbecue heldin September 2009. During these events, UNB students hadthe opportunity to meet and mingle with active CIF/IFCmembers.

The Section also sponsored and was present at the UNBWoodsmen’s Annual Competition in October 2009 inFredericton, promoting the CIF/IFC with a banner, Clean AirTree kits and information for the public. In March 2010 theSection attended the Annual UNB Forestry Graduate StudentSymposium and provided information about the Institute.Forestry careers were promoted though representation by the Section on the Council for Forest Promotion and

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Recruitment. The Council produced the “Go Forestry” cam-paign which is aimed at advertising forestry careers througha Web site visible on Facebook and Twitter.

The Practitioner newsletter, jointly produced withAssociation of Professional Foresters of New Brunswick wasproduced four times during the year. The Section chair alsoregularly contacted members via email with informationabout upcoming events and job postings.

Maritime Section organized the CIF/IFC Silver Ring cere-mony for the University of New Brunswick and l’Universitéde Moncton (Edmundston) in March 2010. This event wassolely and completely based on the Silver Ring being provid-ed from the Institute. The Section was also present at thegraduation ceremony for the Maritime College of ForestTechnology in Fredericton and the Collège de technologiesforestières des Maritimes in Bathurst, presenting graduateswith the CIF/IFC Silver Rings and the Gold Medal.

Newfoundland and LabradorNewfoundland–Labrador Section was very active during2009–2010. Successful events included a Bio-energy Mini-Forum in St. John’s in April of 2009. The Section AGM tookplace in Rocky Harbour in October, and included a field tourin Gros Morne National Park and several technical sessionson moose populations.

The CIF/IFC Silver Ring ceremony at the College of NorthAtlantic in March 2010 was also successful. A CIF/IFCrecruitment presentation to students at the College of NorthAtlantic was also completed.

The Section participated in a booth at the Forestry Fair inApril 2010. Several fundraising events were held for Forestswithout Borders including tree planting, Clean Air Tree Kitdistribution, and the sale of T-shirts. Section member BillClarke was very active in fundraising for Forests withoutBorders this past year. Through various events in 2009–2010,almost $4000 was raised for the Institute’s charitable program.

The Section’s e-newsletter was typically sent out every fourmonths with an update on Section activities and happenings.Regular emails were also sent to members on various eventsor meetings of interest.

Currently the Section is working with the Model Forest ona second “career” model which would eventually be used inall Newfoundland–Labrador high schools.

The Section gave an inspirational presentation at the col-lege of the North Atlantic. It was successful as three studentsjoined. The Section also maintained a seat on the Executivefor a student councillor.

Northern Ontario Northern Ontario Section continued its support and partner-ship with the Lake Abitibi Model Forest to deliver a climatechange conference and the second Paving the WayConference at Northern College in Porcupine during 2009–2010. The Paving the Way Conference focused on opportuni-ties and solutions for improving forest sector community eco-nomic condition. Presentations and outputs from the confer-ence are available through the CIF/IFC national Web site atwww.CIF-IFC.org under the continuing education tab.

The promotion of forestry related careers took place atCochrane Ontario Ranger Camp at several events held dur-ing the year.

Northwestern Ontario Northwestern Ontario Section enjoyed a busy year. InOctober 2009, the Section hosted a fall field tour that wasfocused on local stewardship activities. These included threeguest speakers. Davis Viehbeck spoke about conservationrelated activities under the leadership of the Thunder BayDistrict Stewardship Council. The Lakehead ConservationAuthority outlined water conservation measures in andaround Thunder Bay. The final guest was a local landownerwith a long history of intensive forestry practices on his ownwoodlot. The tour was well attended (over 40 participants)even though the weather was frigid. The field tour was fol-lowed by a barbecue with students from Lakehead Universitywhich allowed an opportunity for the students to meet andmingle with members.

In December 2009, the Section co-hosted an evening withNeil Stocker at Lakehead University. Neil described his pas-sion for Afghanistan and Forests without Borders to a lecturetheatre of international forestry students and CIF/IFC mem-bers. Neil’s lecture provided a very positive reaction from theinquisitive audience. The Section also returned to an oldertradition and hosted a Christmas Social at a local establish-ment. The event was entirely about relaxation and holidaycheer in order to re-unite Section members.

In March 2010 the Section hosted the Canadian ForestService (CFS) at Confederation College. The CFS outlined itsresearch programs and activities in Ontario to an audience offorest practitioners. In May 2010 the Section held its annualgeneral meeting—special speaker was Bill Towill who led thefacilitation of where the members see the Section headed overthe next year.

The Section also supported a recently revived Envirothoneffort in Thunder Bay and continued to support post-sec-ondary students. Direct financial support was provided to the2010 Envirothon Competition, which was held at theKingfisher Lake Outdoor Education Centre. Two teams fromThunder Bay and one from Dryden participated, and stayedovernight at the Centre. The Envirothon has become a regu-lar part of the financial support that the Section provides. Inaddition, a bursary established several years ago throughfundraising efforts of all Ontario sections continued to pro-vide at least one student at Lakehead with $500 annually.

The Section started the 2009–2010 year with a vigorouseffort to maximize the potential for success of the carbon off-set program initiated during the 2008 OPFA AGM. Severalmembers came out to help apply herbicides in June 2009around the planted seedlings to help control heavy grasscompetition and ensure survival. A follow up in May 2010confirmed that the herbicide was still doing its job and con-trolling the new emergent vegetation. The four hectare car-bon sequestration project appears to be off and growing.

The Section has successfully used the CIF/IFC main Website as its main communication tool with members. The siteis used to post events and meeting minutes and photos ofgoings-on. The Section actively supports forestry students atLakehead University and Confederation College throughdirect sponsorships, silver ring subsidies, and a student bur-sary. The Section continues to provide financial support forLakehead students to travel to the annual conference, by off-setting their travel costs.

The Section was represented by Chair Craig Robinson andDirector Dr. Nancy Luckai at both the Lakehead Universityand Confederation College Silver Ring ceremonies.

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Nova Scotia Throughout 2009–2010 Nova Scotia Section held numerousevents and activities. Members distributed over 600 Clean AirTree kits to local school children during various outreachactivities that included visits to schools by Section membersand career days at local high schools. The Section sponsoredand was represented in the Atlantic Forestry Teachers Tour,which included a presentation, helping with field tours andthe donation of a prize.

The Section was also represented at the Woodlot Owner ofthe Year Award Field (WOYA) day—display boards and par-ticipated in “Kids in the Forest” field day near Halifax. Over400 students attended. Members also participated in a localScience Fair, helping with judging.

A Mushroom Foray Workshop was held in the fall of 2009.The event brought mushroom lovers and experts together totaste, discuss and explore the world of wild mushrooms. Arepeat event will be sponsored again in fall of 2010.

The Section will continue to work collaboratively withRegistered Professional Foresters Association of Nova Scotia(RPFANS) at local meetings and Annual General Meetings.Articles and photos were provided to newspapers, theAtlantic Forestry Review and The Forestry Chronicle.

Ottawa ValleyOttawa Valley Section was active during 2009–2010. TheSection partnered with the Eastern Ontario Model Forest toplan and deliver the very popular annual Christmas Seminarin Kemptville in December 2009. The event included presen-tations on various forestry related themes, a turkey lunch, andprovided an opportunity to showcase CIF/IFC and OttawaValley Section information. Section member KatalijnMacAfee was presented with her member ring by DirectorAndre Rousseau during the event.

Other events included a special presentation by a teacherwho attended the Forestry Teachers Tour at the CanadianEcology Centre in August 2009; Anne Jackson presented herexperiences and affirmed the value of the program to mem-bers in attendance. Ms. Jackson was sponsored to attend thetour by the Ottawa Valley Section.

Presentations were also made by Council Member JosephAnawati to area elementary and high school students to pro-mote forestry-related careers.

On June 9th the Section held its annual general meeting atLa Forêt La Blanche Ecological Reserve in Mayo, Quebec.The event was well attended by Section members and includ-ed excellent presentations by Victor Brunet, Mike Rosen andDavid Barkley. Victor discussed private land forestry andwoodlot management in Quebec, Mike presented on forestcarbon credits and

Tree Canada programs and activities, and David discussedthe City of Ottawa’s response to the emerald ash borer.National Executive Director John Pineau was on hand to pro-vide an Institute update, while out-going Section DirectorAndré Rousseau facilitated the morning activities, includingthe annual general meeting. Katalijn MacAfee will be takingover as Section Director for 2010–2011. Following a deliciousbarbecue lunch, Mike Rosen led the group on a fascinatingguided hike on the reserve’s carefully planned and well-main-tained interpretive trails.

Orléans La section Orléans a également été très active au cours de l’année 2009–2010.

En réponse à une demande des étudiants, une projectioncommentée du film « L’erreur boréale » a été organisée pourtous les étudiants et le personnel de la faculté de foresterie, degéographie et de géomatique (FFGG) de l’université Laval ennovembre 2009.

Le même mois, la section a organisé une soirée débat—conférence sur la nouvelle loi forestière au Québec. Cette soi-rée a été une belle réussite puisque 160 personnes avaient faitle déplacement pour l’occasion !

Pour la troisième année, la section Orléans a eu un standau salon de la forêt 2010, salon organisé par les étudiantsforestiers de la FFGG et destiné au grand public. Ce saloncontribue à donner une image différente et positive de laforesterie. Ce stand a été l’occasion d’organiser un tirage pourgagner un « Panier garni forestier », concours dont tous lesprofits ont été versés au programme Forêts sans Frontières.

La présentation et la promotion de l’IFC/CIF a été faiteauprès des étudiants du CEGEP de Sainte Foy à l’occasiond’un diner pizza et auprès des étudiants gradués de la FFGGà l’occasion d’une pause café gourmande.

Afin d’augmenter sa visibilité auprès des étudiants graduésdans des domaines forestiers de la FFGG et des autres uni-versités au Québec, la section a commandité un concours dela meilleure affiche scientifique au deuxième colloque facul-taire organisé par les étudiants gradués de la FFGG ennovembre 2009. Dans le même esprit, la section a comman-dité, pour la quatrième année, le concours de la meilleureaffiche scientifique au colloque annuel du Centre d’étude de laforêt (CEF) qui s’est tenu à Orford du 12 au 14 mars 2010.

Au mois de mars 2010, les étudiants au premier cycle dudépartement des Sciences du bois et de la forêt de la FFGGont été conviés à un 5 à 7 organisé par la section Orléans.Cette activité avait pour but de faire connaître l’IFC/CIF àl’ensemble des étudiants du premier cycle et de présenter lesactivités organisées au cours de l’année par la Section Orléans,l’assemblée générale annuelle (AGA) de l’IFC/CIF à Nanaïmoen 2009 et le programme de l’AGA 2010 à Jasper. Cette soiréea aussi été l’occasion de présenter aux étudiants et auxmembres présents, le programme « Forêts sans Frontières »de l’Institut et de lancer la collecte de cennes noirs au profitd’un programme de reboisement en Zambie. Cette soiréeavait aussi été choisie pour remettre l’arbre de vie au profes-seur Luc Bouthillier pour souligner son engagement passion-né et indéfectible pour le domaine de la foresterie.

Enfin, l’IFC/CIF a été représenté par des membres dubureau national et du bureau de la section au cours de la soi-rée de remise des joncs de la FFGG de l’Université Laval, le 3avril 2010 ainsi qu’au cours de la cérémonie de remise desjoncs du CÉGEP Sainte Foy, le 4 mai 2010.

Un texte et des photos ont été envoyés pour publicationdans le Forestry Chronicle pour chacune des activités de lasection. Par ailleurs, Myriam Drouin, membre du bureau dela section, a créé un blog pour la section Orléans qui estmaintenant en ligne (http://ifcorleans.wordpress.com/).

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Rocky Mountain 2009–2010 was a successful year for Rocky MountainSection. In addition to taking on the role of organizing the2010 national annual general meeting and conference inJasper, the Section held a number of events and activities,including monthly Section Council meetings.

A Bio-based Economy 101 Technical Session was wellattended in October 2009. This included a first attempt atvideo conferencing to satellite sites around the province. Theevent itself was held at the NAIT Campus in Edmonton withsatellites at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, the GrandPrairie Regional College and the Peace River GovernmentBuilding.

In April 2010, the Section hosted a second technical ses-sion entitled Alberta Land Stewardship Act and Forestry.Attendance reached 96 and the event resulted in 10 newmembers. The Section also held its annual general meetingimmediately following the technical session.

The Section contributed to the University of AlbertaForest Industry Lecture Series and Dinner in November andMarch. A presentation outlining CIF/IFC activities and ben-efits of membership was made to the College of AlbertaForest Professionals during their AGM in June 2010.

Forest without Borders Clean Air Tree kit distributionincluded 2000 kits total, distributed to Grand Prairie ForestEducation Society for Environthon, UA Forestry Society TreeSales, UA Forestry Logger Sports, Silver Ring Ceremonytables and NAIT Student Society.

Council Members Alex Drummond and Mark Kube,along with 1350 SAF delegates attended the 89th Society ofAmerican Foresters (SAF) National Conference in Orlando,Florida. Mark and Alex promoted the CIF/IFC 2010 confer-ence in Jasper.

The Section also supported the NAIT Pizza Lunch and aUniversity of Alberta Pizza Night. These events included aCIF/IFC trivia contest for students to win free merchandise.CIF/IFC student members (Sara Cosgrove and CarleneBorne) presented a slide show of their trip to 2009 AGM inNanaimo. The Section provided a sponsorship of $500 to theCONFOR WEST conference in BC—a forestry graduate stu-dent conference. Mark Wagner (a UofA graduate student)submitted a Forestry Chronicle Article summarizing the con-ference.

The Section Donated prizes and awards at both NAIT andUniversity of Alberta; this included: Book Prize, Gold Medal,purchase of silver rings, logger sports, scholarships, AGMNanaimo student sponsorship with Quiz Bowl participation.The Section was directly involved with the CIF/IFC silverring ceremonies at both the University of Alberta and NAIT.Along with many Council Members, National PresidentAnne LeBrun Ruff was in attendance.

Saskatchewan Saskatchewan Section enjoyed a busy 2009–2010, with manyevents and activities. The Third Annual Vic Begrand golftournament was held in September at the Hudson Bay GolfClub. The weather was great and the tournament was a suc-cess, with 25 golfers participating, making the third annualevent the biggest to date. Following golf, participants social-ized at a steak barbecue. Many prizes and silent auctionsitems were available thanks to the generosity of the tourna-

ment sponsors and donations from the membership. Theevent raised $511 for the Vic Begrand Memorial ScholarshipFund. The Vic Begrand Memorial Scholarship is awardedannually to post-secondary students in a CIF/IFC recognizedforestry technical or degree program.

The Vic Begrand Golf Tournament was preceded by theNon-Timber Forest Products Workshop hosted by theSection. Guest speaker Gerry Ivanochko spoke on the variedNon-Timber Forest Products in Saskatchewan, drawing onhis personal experiences as the Provincial NTFP Specialist.The talk was followed by a field tour through the Hudson BayRegional Park. The tour was led by Gerry and DavidStevenson. Participants viewed a variety of plant and mush-room species as well as insect and disease damage. A numberof positive comments on the event were received and theSection hopes to repeat this success with a follow up work-shop next fall.

The SIAST Student Career – Beer and Chili Night was heldin November 2009 at the Saskatchewan Forestry Centre. Closeto 30 SIAST students from the Forest Ecosystem Technology(FET), Integrated Resource Management (IRM), Resourceand Environmental Law (REL), and Geographic InformationScience (GIS) programs attended the event. The eveningincluded information booths and short presentations from theAssociation of Saskatchewan Forest Professionals, MistikManagement, Saskatchewan Forest Fire Management Branch,Canadian Forest Service, Ministry of Environment – ForestryService, and Conservation Officers. The students were able tospeak directly with and ask questions of forestry organizationsthat hire summer students and graduate employees of the fourSIAST programs. Many of the students and booth representa-tives were encouraged by the questions and discussionsregarding potential future employment. Jason Boutet gave anentertaining and informative presentation on his experience atthe 2009 AGM in Nanaimo, BC. The evening concluded withMike Demyen winning the chili contest.

In April 2010 a joint Annual General Meeting and work-shop with the Section and the Association of SaskatchewanForestry Professionals (ASFP) was held. The meeting includ-ed the annual meetings, a professional development session,refreshment breaks and a catered lunch. National CIF/IFCPresident Anne LeBrun Ruff attended the event.

Southern Ontario Throughout 2009–2010, Southern Ontario Section wasactive, and held many events for members and non-membersalike. In the fall of 2009 a public consultation was held joint-ly with the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society,University of Toronto Faculty of Forestry, and the IveyFoundation to discuss Ontario’s Forest Tenure and PricingReview project. The main focus of the event was to engage theprovincial government and the event was attended by theDeputy Minister of Natural Resources, the Assistant DeputyMinister of the Field Services Division of the Ministry ofNatural Resources, and also by the Chief Forester for TembecInc. The session was said to be “one of the most strategicallysignificant endeavours the Section has been a part of to dateand provided an excellent networking opportunity.”

Early 2010 saw the third annual dinner and lecture at theUniversity of Toronto’s Sylvester’s Café. The speaker was LenMunt of the British Columbia Ministry of Forests and Range,

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who shared his experiences as General Manager of IntegratedResource Management in Haida Gwaii. Considered the mostsuccessful event to date with 40 participants, the level of con-versation and engagement was unprecedented.

The Section was also extremely active in raising awarenessabout Forests without Borders through the distribution ofClean Air Tree kits. 400 kits were handed out at a booth at theMaple Syrup Festival at the Kortright Centre in Toronto.Another 600 kits were distributed at various Earth Day eventsput on by the Conservation Authority and the municipality.Clean Air Tree kits were also distributed to 200 parents andstudents at the Fleming College Silver Ring Ceremony.

The Section has yet to find another editor for the newslet-ter after the retirement of Mack Williams last year. However,communications with section members continued throughfrequent updates of the Web site, as well as through email bul-letins.

The Section was once again well-represented at theCIF/IFC Silver Ring ceremony at Fleming College with theDirector, Chair and one Councillor attending. The ceremonyis recognized as an important tradition which will be contin-ued into the future.

The Section decided to hold its annual general meeting inPeterborough for the first time in its history. The goal was toignite the membership in that area, as there are manyMinistry of Natural Resources employees who reside in thePeterborough area. The Section is hoping that by holding themeeting in Peterborough, it will lead to more interest in thatarea in the future.

Vancouver Island The Section very successfully organized and delivered theInstitute’s 2009 annual general meeting and national confer-ence in Nanaimo during September 2009, and continued tohold many other events during the year including numerouspresentations and dinner meetings. The Section held anannual general meeting in December 2009 at the VancouverIsland University Nanaimo Campus with guest speakerRichard Somerset Mackie, author of “Island Timber” and“Mountain Timber”.

In January, Bill Dumont provided a presentation on the13th World Forestry Congress in Argentina that took place inOctober 2009. In February, Garry Brooks discussed theAfrican Community Project and Forests without Borders at ameeting in Victoria. In April David Moffat, ManagingDirector, Pacific Carbon Trust spoke at a luncheon jointly co-hosted with the Association of Professional Economists. KenBaker, CEO of Forest Innovation Inc. also spoke at the PacificForestry Centre, Victoria. The section also participated in ajoint tour with the Society of American Foresters in the stateof Washington.

New National Executive member Michel Vallée was veryactive promoting careers in forestry with University ofVancouver Island students. The Silver Ring ceremony at theUniversity of Vancouver Island (VIU) once again saw excel-lent CIF/IFC representation. The rings and gold medal werepresented by section chair Jeff Monty.

Vancouver Vancouver Section was engaged and active during the year,and continued to hold its annual series of dinner meetings at

Van-Dusen Gardens. The evenings typically feature dinnerand a relevant forestry presentation. The monthly dinnermeetings are traditionally held from September throughApril annually, and are always well attended.

An annual student “Chili Cook-off Competition” was alsoheld in November to promote CIF/IFC to UBC Forestry stu-dents. Members were emailed monthly with informationabout upcoming dinner meetings or other events.

The Silver Ring Ceremony for the University of BritishColumbia was held Saturday March 27th at the FairmontWaterfront Hotel in downtown Vancouver. Two hundred andeighty-two graduating students, family members, UBCForestry alumni, CIF/IFC members, special guests, facultyand staff were present to enjoy this gala evening. Dr. RobKozak reprised his role as MC and once again did a fabulousjob of welcoming everyone and keeping things on time allevening long. The keynote speaker was Dr. Sally Aitken, UBCProfessor and Forestry alumnus (1984). Sally’s presentationwas both inspiring and humorous and featured many oldphotos of well-known people (many of whom were present).

Suzanne Hopkinson gave a heartfelt and sincere presenta-tion on behalf of the Class of 2010 as Forestry UndergraduateSociety President. Her speech was so inspiring it was pub-lished in the last issue of The Forestry Chronicle. JesseHodgins, CIF/IFC student representative and HeatherMcKenzie, Grad Committee representative, gave a shortspeech thanking the CIF/IFC and all sponsors. They encour-aged all students to continue their association with theCIF/IFC after receiving their rings. After a short break, thelights were dimmed in recognition of “Earth Hour”.

Dr. Peter Marshall, CIF/IFC immediate Past President and UBC Forestry Associate Dean presented the history andsignificance of the silver rings and recognized our specialguest—John Pineau, CIF/IFC National Executive Director.Dr. Scott Hinch, UBC Forestry professor and ConservationProgram Director, presented the CIF/IFC Gold Medal for themost outstanding student in the Class of 2010 to NatalieSwift, B.Sc. Natural Resources Conservation student. Theevening concluded with the Silver Ring ceremony itself—thetraditional presentation of CIF/IFC rings to signify comple-tion of a recognized Canadian Forestry degree program.

Dean Jack Saddler bravely read out the names and briefwrite-ups (often very humorous) of the 80 UBC graduatingstudents. John Pineau presented the rings to the students,assisted by Candace Parsons. It was great to see so many UBCfaculty and staff to help celebrate the students’ achievement ingetting to this point in their career. Special guests includedIke Barber, Mike Apsey, Gerry Burch, Patrick Duffy, DonLaishley, Sharon Glover (ABCFP representative) and LindaStordeur (College of Applied Biology representative). Muchappreciation goes to Jesse Hodgins for helping to organizethis event along with UBC Forestry Student Services staff,especially Yuko Lee. Rob Kozak ended the evening by thank-ing everyone for attending, and especially to Professor JohnWorrall for being such a great mentor to him and to so manyother students over the years.

ConclusionThe 18 Sections of the Institute directly delivered or part-nered to deliver over 80 events and activities during2009–2010, providing excellent member value, as well as pro-

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file and relevance for the organization. The standardizationand simplification of membership dues ratified at the 2008AGM and conference included the provision for 15% of alldues collected by National Office to be returned proportion-ally to the Sections, based on membership numbers in each;

this approach eliminated the complexity and confusionaround non-standardized Section dues, and provided up to30% more revenue to most Sections for the second fiscal yearin a row. Collectively the Sections are financially healthy.

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Total active membership declined by 80 members from theprevious year, despite 140 new members joining. TheInstitute’s active membership is down by over 1000 memberssince 2003. The 2009–2010 decline in membership can likelybe attributed directly to the continuing economic difficultyand generally slow recovery in the forest sector and theworld-wide recession.

The change in policy with respect to the CIF/IFC SilverRing program implemented in 2007–2008, whereby studentmembership dues could be applied to the cost of individual

Silver Rings, helped the Institute to again experience a largetemporary influx of student members at 420, down slightlyfrom the previous year’s number at 453. The very large major-ity of these students do not become full active members. Thiscontinues to suggest that members need to engage recentgraduates and expose them to Institute activities so that theyare able to experience first hand the value of membership.Table 1 provides membership trend statistics for the past 10years. Table 2 provides a comparative summary of member-ship statistics by Section for 2008–2009 and 2009–2010.

Table 1 – CIF/IFC Membership Trends 1999–2010

1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Active 1766 2099 2145 2224 2254 2240 2198 2093 1572 1430 1341 1261

Fellow 23 22 20 21 20 22 21 20 18 18 15 13

Honourary 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 1

Retired 251 226 228 229 241 223 217 215 209 208 199 202

Retired non-paying 32 29 26 23 21 18 17 1 0 0 1 2

Student 194 94 119 123 158 165 164 173 111 537 453 420

Total 2270 2474 2542 2624 2698 2671 2623 2505 1913 2196 2012 1899

Note: Active membership category statistics include new – first time members

Membership

The Central Ontario Section sponsored the Natural Resources Canada (Great Lakes Forestry Centre) vs. Ontario Ministry ofNatural Resources (Ontario Forest Research Institute) Ball Hockey Battle, continuing in the tradition of a long history of athleticcompetition between the two Centres. Shown are: Mike Hoepting, Danny Galarneau, John McLaughlin, Steve Chong, KaraWebster and Gary Roth.

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Table 2 – Section Membership Statistics

Type 2008/09 2009/10 Difference Type 2008/09 2009/10 Difference

Algonquin Orleans New/Active 47 59 12 New/Active 53 46 -7Retired 13 12 -1 Retired 14 14 0Student 18 13 -5 Student 74 46 -28Total 78 84 6 Total 141 106 -35

Cariboo Ottawa Valley New/Active 97 89 -8 New/Active 36 39 3Retired 6 5 -1 Retired 23 29 6Student 10 22 12 Student 8 7 -1Total 113 116 3 Total 67 75 8

Central Ontario Rocky Mountain New/Active 65 56 -9 New/Active 321 305 -16Retired 13 12 -1 Retired 15 18 3Student 4 3 -1 Student 30 24 -6Total 82 71 -11 Total 366 347 -19

Lake of the Woods Saskatchewan New/Active 19 21 2 New/Active 104 89 -15Retired 4 4 0 Retired 2 2 0Student 1 2 1 Student 18 6 -12Total 24 27 3 Total 124 97 -27

Manitoba Southern Ontario New/Active 25 39 14 New/Active 56 67 11Retired 3 4 1 Retired 22 26 4Student 5 8 3 Student 60 23 -37Total 33 51 18 Total 138 116 -22

Maritime Vancouver New/Active 66 51 -15 New/Active 127 117 -10Retired 21 22 1 Retired Student 26 24 -2Student 76 22 -54 Student 85 91 6Total 163 95 -68 Total 238 232 -6

Newfoundland and Labrador Vancouver Island New/Active 71 49 -22 New/Active 74 71 -3Retired 8 11 3 Retired 18 18 0Student 9 7 -2 Student 24 40 16Total 88 67 -21 Total 116 129 13

Northern Ontario Klondike New/Active 35 29 -6 New/Active 6 8 2Retired 1 1 0 Retired 0 0 0Student 0 1 1 Student 0 0 0Total 36 31 -5 Total 6 8 2

Northwestern Ontario International New/Active 60 54 -6 New/Active 21 15 -6Retired 4 5 1 Retired 0 1 1Student 24 30 6 Student 5 2 -3Total 88 89 1 Total 26 18 -8

Nova Scotia New/Active 55 57 2Retired 6 8 2Student 2 2 0Total 63 67 4

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BALANCE SHEET - JUNE 30, 2010ASSETS

2010 2009Current Assets

Cash $161,386 $238,363Marketable securities (note 4) 9,251 28,672

Accounts receivable 31,506 37,647 Prepaid expenses 10,109 6,555

212,252 311,237

Investments 109,000 –

Capital AssetsFurniture, equipment and computers 1 1

$321,253 $311,238

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

Current LiabilitiesAccounts payable and accrued liabilities $32,739 $32,969

Dues received in advance 31,266 32,092Unearned revenue 108,512 85,000

$172,517 $150,061

Net AssetsBegrand fund 9,344 8,846 Waldrum fund 31,935 34,887 Forests without Borders fund 8,195 –Invested in capital assets 1 1 Restricted surplus 99,261 117,443

148,736 161,177

$321,253 $311,238

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONSFOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2010

2010 2009RevenueMembers’ dues $175,971 $200,200 Sustaining members’ dues 7,145 13,746 Investment income 294 7,040 Life insurance commissions 302 325 Partnership 129,011 61,010 Projects - Schedule A (12,704) 16,129 Forestry Chronicle - Schedule B 9,075 27,460 Annual General Meetings

- Schedule C (36,393) (44,875) Miscellaneous - Schedule D 10,310 (20,835)

$283,011 $260,200

ExpensesSalaries $158,169 $113,806 Travel - Executive Committee 7,318 2,840 Travel - Executive Director 18,190 16,317 Rent – 13,478 Administrative fees 64,800 62,800 Translation 8,784 9,763 Office 8,627 19,352 E-mail / Web page and computer 11,085 26,506 Mail / Courier 4,959 2,671 Accreditation 5,656 3,957 Professional fees 6,249 6,411 Printing 529 47 Bank charges 6,335 7,051Bad debts 492

$301,193 $284,999

Excess of (expenses over revenue) $(18,182) $(24,799)

Finances and Auditor’s Statement 2009–2010

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETSFOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2010

Invested in Restricted Begrand Waldrum Forests without Total TotalCapital Assets Surplus Fund Fund Borders Fund 2010 2009

Balance - beginning of year $1 117,443 $8,846 $34,887 $- $161,177 $142,243 Fund additions - – 530 72 79,996 80,598 43,847 Fund disbursements - – (32) (3,024) (71,801) (74,857) (114) Excess of (expenses over revenue) - (18,182) - - - (18,182) (24,799)

Balance - end of year $1 $99,261 $9,344 $31,935 $8,195 $148,736 161,177

Auditor’s Report, Ted R. Lupinski, Chartered Accountant, Ottawa, June 30, 2010

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SCHEDULE ASTATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

PROJECTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2010

2010 2009Revenue

FC digitizing project $– $2,523 Forest without Borders – 375 Intern Species At Risk 969 44,454 Internship National Resources 9,900 –Internship FED NOR – 27,500 Lecture series 46,700 64,265 National recruitment strategy – 17,133 NOHFC 22,846 7,754

$80,415 $164,004

ExpensesFC digitizing project $17,591 $28,545 Forest without Borders – 298 Intern Species At Risk – 43,468 Internship National Resources 6,346 –Internship FED NOR 258 29,305 Lecture series 6,175 7,915 National recruitment strategy – 15,684 NOHFC intern salary 24,198 10,766 Special projects 38,551 11,894

$93,119 $147,875

Excess of revenue over expenses $(12,704) $16,129(expenses over revenue)

SCHEDULE BSTATEMENT OF OPERATIONSFORESTRY CHRONICLE

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2010

2010 2009Revenue

Advertising $29,072 $32,880 Page charges 51,575 69,280 Reprints / Colour production 25,878 43,895 Royalties/Miscellaneous 5,400 10,470 Subscriptions 49,824 54,765

$161,749 $211,290

ExpensesAdvertising $2,649 $4,527 Editors 18,707 21,543 Mailing 22,223 28,729 Online 10,494 981 Printing 54,726 72,807 Production 43,568 51,024 Subscription/membership 307 4,219

$152,674 $183,830

Excess of revenue over expenses $9,075 $27,460

SCHEDULE CSTATEMENT OF OPERATIONS - ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2010

2010 2009

Revenue $– $67,797

Expenses 36,393 112,672

Excess of revenue over expenses(expenses over revenue) $(36,393) $(44,875)

SCHEDULE DSTATEMENT OF OPERATIONS - MISCELLANEOUS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2010

2010 2009

RevenueRings/Jewellery $13,425 $10,460Novelty items – 746Miscellaneous 4,869 2,433

$18,294 $13,639

ExpensesRings/Jewellery $6,732 $22,738 Novelty items – 8,548 Miscellaneous 1,252 1,411 Medals/Awards – 1,777

$7,984 $34,474

Excess of revenue over expenses $10,310 $(20,835)

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1. Description of organizationThe Institute, incorporated Federally as a corporationwithout share capital, qualifies as a non-profit organiza-tion for an exemption from income tax under Federal andOntario legislation.

2. Significant accounting policies(a) Capital assets

All current purchases are expensed. A nominal value of $1is carried on the balance sheet in recognition of the exis-tence of such assets.

(b) Donated materials and servicesDonated materials and services are not recognized in theaccounts, unless they would otherwise be purchased.

(c) Marketable securitiesThe Institute has designated its marketable securities asheld for trading, and as such are recorded at market valueon the balance sheet.

(d) InvestmentsInvestments, which consist of guaranteed investment cer-tificates, are recorded at cost.

(e) Revenue recognitionRevenue from membership dues is recorded on a cashbasis. All other revenue is recorded on an accrual basis.

(f) Accounting estimatesThe preparation of financial statements in accordancewith Canadian generally accepted accounting principlesrequires management to make estimates and assumptionsthat affect the amounts recorded in the financial state-ments. These estimates are based on management’s bestknowledge of current events and actions that the Institutemay undertake in the future. Actual results may differfrom these estimates.

3. CommitmentsThe Insititute has entered into an agreement with theCanadian Ecology Centre whereby the latter agrees to pro-vide the Institute with office space and full administrativesupport for the three year period ending January 31, 2011.The monthly stipend is $5,000.

4. Marketable securities(a) Determination of market values

The market value of the investments approximates thevalue at which these instruments could be exchanged in atransaction between knowledgeable and willing parties.The information supplied by the custodian of these securi-ties is used to express the market value. The estimatedmarket value may differ in amount from that which couldbe realized in an immediate settlement of the invest-ments.

(b) Investment riskInvestments in financial instruments renders the Insitituesubject to investment risks. The risks arise from changes ininterest rates and the degree of volatility of these rates.They also include the risks arising from the failure of aparty to a financial instrument to discharge an obligationwhen it is due.

(c) Concentration riskConcentration of risk exists when a significant proportionof the portfolio is invested in securities with similar char-acteristics or subject to similar economic, political andother conditions. Management believes that the concen-trations described above do not represent excessive risk.

5. Financial instrumentsCash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accruedliabilities, dues received in advance and unearned revenueare financial instruments with a market value presumed tobe equal to their book value because of their short-termnature. It is management’s opinion that the Institute is notexposed to significant interest rate, currency or credit risksarising from these financial instruments.

6. Statement of cash flowA statement of cash flow is not presented. The informa-tion pertaining to cash flow is otherwise adequately dis-closed

7. Objectives, policies and processes for managing capital “The Institute considers its capital to be the balance main-tained in its Net Assets. The primary objective of theInstitute is to invest its capital in a manner that will allowit to continue as a going concern and comply with statedobjectives. Capital is invested under the direction of theBoard of Directors with the objective of providing a rea-sonable rate of return, minimizing risk and ensuring ade-quate liquid investments are on hand for current cash flowrequirements. The Institute is not subject to any externallyimposed requirements on its capital.

8. Related parties transactionsThe Institute has concluded transactions with its employ-ees and its Board of Directors. These transactions haveoccurred in the current course of business.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS JUNE 30, 2010

Sweden’s Ambassador to Canada takes in the Biomass conferenceat Nipissing University. (Algonquin Section)

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Projects 2009–2010

The Forest on Your Desktop – National ElectronicLecture Series The Institute’s National Electronic Lecture Series, initiated inJanuary 2007, continued to experience much success andapprobation throughout 2009–2010. Lecture series themesduring the year included: • FORREX (spring/summer 2009)• The Forestry Research Partnership (summer/fall 2009)• The Sustainable Forest Management Network (English

and French series)(fall 2009)• The Canadian Wood Fibre Centre (winter 2010)• The Foothills Research Institute (spring 2010)• Tree Canada – Urban Forestry – A Breath of Fresh Air

(spring/summer 2010)In addition, several special e-lectures were also offered:

• The Efficacy of Forest Certification Systems in Canada(summer 2009)

• Tree Species Vulnerability to Climate Change – a CCFMStudy (winter 2009)All of the electronic lectures offered during the year had

significant participation; with each lecture usually averagingbetween 80 to 100 sites or 320 to 400 individual participantsacross Canada (statistical average indicates four individualsper site). The number of participating sites has steadilyincreased since the inception of The Forest on your Desktop in2007. The electronic lectures continued to be delivered in astraight-forward, user-friendly manner; participants areemailed or able to download the specific PowerPoint or PDFpresentation from the FTP site in advance of the lecture.Participants then followed along on the conference call as thepresenter spoke to individual slides and indicated the time forslide changes. The designation of a series affiliated moderator(first implemented in 2008) continued to be arranged foreach series, generally improving the dialogue, interaction andflow of the question and answer period following each lec-ture. National office staff continued to handle all coordina-tion and logistical and technical requirements. This arrange-ment has proven to be very popular and virtually problem-free. Many participants continued to indicate that theirremote locations are best suited to keeping access to the lec-tures as simple as possible and that they appreciate requiringlittle or no assistance from Information Technology staff. TheInstitute has also sought annual competitive quotes from con-ference providers, ensuring the best service and minimal costis maintained.

All e-lectures are recorded and the resulting WAV file isarchived along with the original Powerpoint or PDF presen-tation on a members-only section of the Institute’s Web site.There are now over 100 e-lectures (dating from January 2007to present) available for download and viewing at individualmembers’ convenience. The Institute’s e-lecture archive pro-vides a significant continuing education and professionaldevelopment value to members.

Sponsorship and support for the e-lectures continued tobe significant during 2009–2010, and often included fundingfor full colour and full page notices and ads of upcoming lec-tures in The Forestry Chronicle. PDF’s of these ads were alsolinked on the Institute’s Web site and in the national e-

newsletter. For each lecture in any given series, an emailnotice was sent to all members the week before, as a reminder.The visual identity for The Forest on your Desktop notices andposters was standardized in both the Chronicle and for thePDF’s in 2008, ensuring that the program is recognized as auniquely CIF/IFC value and product, presented in partner-ship with supportive and relevant groups and organizations.Organizations that have partnered and helped the Institute torun the e-lectures and make the program sustainable during2009–2010 include: FORREX, the Forestry ResearchPartnership, Natural Resources Canada – the CanadianWood Fibre Centre, the Ontario Ministry of NaturalResources, Alberta Sustainable Resource Development, theOntario Professional Foresters Association, the SustainableForest Management Network, and the College of AlbertaProfessional Foresters, the Association of SaskatchewanForest Professionals, Tree Canada and the Foothills ResearchInstitute.

A number of e-lecture themes are already planned for2010–2011 and include a series focusing on the Canadian for-est policy puzzle, an overview of science and research at theGreat Lakes Forestry Centre, the Sustainable ForestManagement Network legacy, the Atlantic Forestry Centre,the Canadian Wood Fibre Centre, and VegetationManagement options and alternatives.

Forests without Borders (Formerly FACT) The Institute officially registered Forests without Borders(FwB) as a unique national non-profit organization and char-ity during 2009–2010. This was achieved through variouslegal actions that changed the name of the Institute’s existingForestry Awareness in Canada Trust (FACT) charity toForests without Borders. The new FwB entity is currently inthe final stage of having its mandate expanded to includeinternational developmental aid as part of its sanctioned busi-ness activities. This final step should be complete by fall 2010.Original and existing FACT mandates and authorized activi-ties will be maintained as part of the new organization.

Related administrative matters were also at the forefront ofFwB’s agenda during 2009–2010. An externally fundedinternship to coordinate and oversee the development ofstandardized administrative procedures and protocols forFwB was established. As well, an advisory committee was cre-ated to help develop policies and guidelines for accepting newprojects and partnerships and to create a strategic plan for thenext three years. In addition, three new Trustees were addedto the FwB Board, bringing the total number of Trustees toseven. Members across Canada have expressed an interest insharing their expertise. The process of developing a databaseof human resources that can be shared with groups looking touse membership skills is in the process of being created. Asurvey intended for members of the Institute who are willingto volunteer their expertise to help FwB communities and ini-tiatives will be undertaken in fall 2010.

During 2009–2010, FwB began to assist communities inspecific parts of the world to restore ecosystems and developsustainable forestry practices. The intent was to help commu-nities achieve their basic needs and improve the livelihoods of

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their residents. Garry Brooks, a CIF/IFC member inVancouver Island Section who initiated the AfricanCommunity Project (ACP), spent a month in Zambia inApril 2010 where he evaluated current projects in severalcommunities, including environmental education throughthe creation of a demonstration forest and tree nursery, aswell as plans for an ecotourism centre in the town ofLivingston. The ACP has a dedicated team of local residentsready to work through difficult times to enhance their owncommunities. FwB is involved with and supporting theAfrican Community Project and its current programs.

Fundraising for Forests without Borders was active acrossthe Institute, with several Sections holding specific specialevents and programs. The sale of arts and crafts obtained indifferent parts of the world was undertaken, as well as sever-al tree-planting events; Newfoundland–Labrador Section wasparticularly active in this respect. Numerous direct donationsand the silent auction at the Institute’s conference and AGMin Nanaimo were also successful in securing funds for FwB.Other fundraising efforts included the Pennies for Seed driveinitiated by Algonquin Section, T-shirt and card sales. Plansare in the works for an online store with FwB promotionalitems, and another major silent auction is being planned forthe Institute’s 2010 conference in Jasper.

The Institute’s application for a TD Friends of theEnvironment Foundation grant to produce 25,000 Clean AirTree kits was accepted in July 2009. A total of $73 000 wasprovided through the grant, allowing the production of cus-tomized kits that included the Institute’s logo. The Clean AirTree kits were distributed to the Institute’s 18 Sections andwere used to promote Forest without Borders to the publicand members during local Section events, and school out-reach programs. Although the initial 25,000 kits were distrib-uted free of charge, supplementary and simultaneous fund-raising activities for the Institute’s Forests without Bordersprogram were usually scheduled as part of the events. The useof additional kits (above and beyond the initial 25,000) forForests without Borders and school fund-raising is now beingpromoted.

The globe-shaped Clean Air Tree kits contain everythingrequired to successfully plant a tree, including tree seed, jiffy-pot, quick soil mix pellet and instructions. Within the kit is aunique alphanumeric code that can be entered onto the WorldClean Air Web site: (http://www.wcafi.org/en/Home.aspx). Every code entered will result in a tree planted by theWorld Clean Air Forest Initiative. The Institute is in theprocess of negotiating with the World Clean Air ForestInitiative to have these trees planted in Forest without Bordersprojects. The kits are environmentally friendly, made from100% biodegradable and compostable material derived frompotato waste and corn starch resin. Additionally, they are pro-duced in Canada and feature endorsement by the UnitedNation’s Environmental Program “Plant for the Planet”(http://www.unep.org/billiontreecampaign/). CATKs are nowavailable to the Sections for direct sale and fundraising.

Web pages for FwB were maintained and enhanced during2009–2010 and can be viewed at: www.CIF-IFC.org/forests_without_borders.

Notes to Financial Statements JUNE 30,2010

1. Description of organizationThe Forestry Awareness in Canada Trust is a registeredcharity with the mandate to provide financial assistance toprograms that stimulate public awareness of Canada'sforests. Projects must focus on informing the people ofCanada of the facts and importance of forests and forestryand the value of forests and forest products to the stan-dard of living and economic strength of Canada.

2. Significant accounting policyDonated materials and servicesDonated materials and services are not recognized in theaccounts, unless they would otherwise be purchased.

3. Other financial informationNo cash flow statement was prepared since the requiredinformation is readily apparent from the other financialstatements.

FORESTS WITHOUT BORDERS (formerly FACT)BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30, 2010ASSETS

2010 2009

Current AssetsCash $5,068 $1,572Accounts receivable – 80

$5,068 $1,652

Net AssetsNet Assets $5,068 $1,652

FORESTS WITHOUT BORDERS (formerly FACT)STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENSES AND NET ASSETS FOR THE YEAR ENDED

JUNE 30, 2010

2010 2009

RevenueDonations and fundraising $7,057 $2,639 Interest income – 1

$7,057 2,640

ExpensesPromotion 3,641 5,100

Excess of (expenses over revenue) 3,416 (2,460)

Net assets - beginning of year 1,652 4,112

Net assets - end of year $5,068 $1,652

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People to People Delegation to China The 2010 delegation to China was delayed to 2011 due to ahealth issue encountered by a key member of the delegation.Members and guests that registered were reimbursed anyfunds paid in advance. The delegation is now planned forApril 2011. The People to People Ambassador Program hasagreed not to raise the delegate fee for the trip. However, ifcosts decrease the delegate fee will be reduced. The People toPeople Citizen Ambassador Program had originallyapproached the Institute in 2008 to develop a delegation forforest professionals in Canada. The primary objective of thisdelegation is to seek a better understanding of forest manage-ment in China including its wood use, conservation of biodi-versity, maintenance and restoration of ecological servicesand forest education. Delegates will learn about the historicand current uses of forests and forest products in China andhow forest management today plans to address China’s goalsfor its forests and people. To inform the membership offorestry in China, articles on wood use in construction andafforestation in China have been published in The ForestryChronicle.

Think Forests! National Recruitment ProgramThink Forests! national recruitment program communica-tions materials continued to be available to the membershipand were used extensively by the Sections during 2009–2010(i.e. banners, brochures, bookmarks, video shorts, customiz-able PowerPoint presentation and portal Web site). A secondprint-run of the Think Forests! brochure was required in 2010.The Think Forests! campaign is designed to better informCanadian youth, parents and teachers of the varied and excit-ing career opportunities that the forest sector offers, and todirectly encourage their consideration of post-secondaryforestry educational programs.

The Think Forests! toolkit’s communications productsanswer many of the questions that potential students, andtheir parents, educators and guidance counselors might haveabout forestry occupations. It also directs them to the Website and ultimately to university and college Web sites foradditional information. Think Forests! communicationsmaterials are intended to supplement, support and strength-en the marketing of forestry university and college programsacross Canada. The tookit or its individual components areavailable on a cost-recovery basis to organizations outside ofthe Institute. The Think Forests! initiative has a simple philos-ophy—to provide information, tools and resources at a grass-roots level that helps reconnect people and communities toour forests, and sparks interest amongst our youth, withencouragement from adults, to become our future foreststewards. It is intended to help reverse the current trend ofdeclining or stagnant enrolment in post-secondary forestryprograms in Canada. Think Forests! is helping the Institute topromote forestry programs to a large and diverse demo-graphic. 

The Think Forests!Web site: www.thinkforests.org.

Forestry Teachers’ Tour The 9th annual Canadian Lumbermen’s Association ForestryTeachers’ Tour ran from August 11th to 14th at the CanadianEcology Centre, and received significant support from theInstitute through FACT (now FwB), national office and bothAlgonquin and Ottawa Valley Sections. Over 30 teachers par-ticipated in the four-day event, which included visits to active

forestry operations, mills, research sites, and a tree nursery. Ahighlight of the tour was a full day spent at the PetawawaResearch Forest, led by staff from the Canadian Wood FibreCentre. The Institute’s direct involvement in the tour includ-ed a presentation called Forestry-101, a PowerPoint that pro-vided a comprehensive overview of forests and forest man-agement across Canada.

Forestry Teachers’ Tours are an excellent way to promote amore positive perception of forestry to a group that carriesthat message to many students and colleagues. The tours alsoallow an opportunity to promote forestry careers directly to agroup that can have a positive influence and impact. TheInstitute’s Think Forests! recruitment materials were populartake-home items for the participating teachers.

International Biomass ConferenceCIF/IFC National office and the Forestry ResearchPartnership worked extensively with Nipissing University, theBiomass Innovation Centre and many other partners to planand deliver an international forest biomass conference in lateOctober 2009 in North Bay, Ontario. The conference entitledHarvesting Biomass: From the Forest to the Marketplacefocused on commercializing biomass energy production.

The Institute, along with the Forestry ResearchPartnership (FRP) played a major role including serving onthe planning and steering committees, moderating varioussessions, and coordinating field trips. Over 450 delegates par-ticipated in the three-day event, including the SwedishAmbassador to Canada and her entourage. The AlgonquinSection, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources SouthernScience and Information, FPInnovations and Tembec workedtogether to organize and deliver a field tour during the finalday of the conference, visiting a biomass harvesting trial inthe Nipissing Forest.

A theme issue of The Forestry Chronicle featuring papersfrom the conference will be produced in January/February2011.

For more information: http://www.nipissingu.ca/biomass.

Forest Carbon StandardsThroughout 2009–2010, the Institute continued to beinvolved peripherally with a broad range of forestry stake-holders, including industry and environmental groups inboth the U.S. and Canada. This diverse group has developedpreliminary bi-national consensus standards for determininghow carbon absorbed in North American forests will bemeasured and counted.

The forest carbon measurement and accounting standardsincorporate the technical knowledge of the forestry, carbontrading, and environmental communities into approachesthat are scientifically sound, economically feasible, and envi-ronmentally positive; the standards are being developedunder procedures accredited by the American NationalStandards Institute (ANSI). Having consistent, transparentstandards will be valuable to the forestry community, climatechange program administrators, and the public. There iswidespread interest in defining forest carbon credit account-ing rules in state, provincial, regional, and national climateprograms. The diversity of forest carbon accounting rules anda desire for standardization across jurisdictions and tradingregimes have given rise to this important effort. The new con-sensus standards bring together existing and emergingefforts, seek consensus on the resolution of differences, and

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provide a broadly-supported basis for forest carbon protocolsin both countries.

Organized by the American Forest and Paper Association,the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC), theSociety of American Foresters (SAF), and the Institute, thestandards development process has been carried out by aForest Carbon Standards Committee of over 40 individualsrepresenting a broad range of forest landowners, environ-mental organizations, forest products industry, federal, state,and provincial government agencies, universities, carbontraders, and others.

The ANSI-accredited committee process has involved allinterests affected by the proposed standards. The committeealso has conformed to the processes established by theStandards Council of Canada, with the intent of achievingrecognized status for the standards in both countries. Theproposed standards will be agreed to by a “consensus body,”representative of the affected parties, followed by a publiccomment period.

The Web site for this process is: www.forestcarbonstan-dards.org

Partnerships and SponsorshipsThe Institute continued to experience generous support andmuch success through a number of existing and new part-nerships and sponsorships during 2009–2010. These partner-ships and sponsorships continued to provide increased valueto the membership, kept Institute programs and projects sus-tainable and diversified revenue.

The Forestry Research Partnership The Institute’s work with the Forestry Research Partnership’s(FRP) knowledge exchange and extension program was high-ly successful during 2009–2010, with the program beingrenewed for 2010–2011. To date numerous seminars, work-shops and tours have been held at various locations and ven-ues across Ontario. Themes for these events have includedboreal commercial thinning, woodland caribou and spatialmodel use and integration with Patchworks and FPInterface,as well as vegetation management options and alternatives.CIF/IFC national has also helped out with the maintenanceand update of the FRP’s Web site, production of quarterly e-newsletters and TreeTip tech notes, and with many otherprojects and initiatives, including the 9th annual ForestryTeachers’ Tour and a well-subscribed national electronic lec-ture series focusing on FRP project results and outputs. Therelationship with the FRP has been successful on multiple lev-els for both organizations. By being part of the FRP’sExtension Team, the Institute is able to bring many new prod-ucts, activities and events to our Sections in Ontario, and hasbecome more engaged and relevant. The FRP in turn attainsaccess to a broader audience of forest professionals and prac-titioners, and has the human resources capacity to achieveboth quantity and quality with respect to its program targets.

The Forestry Research Partnership (FRP) is based at theCanadian Ecology Centre and formally became a partner ofthe Institute in the delivery of extension and knowledgeexchange for its significant array of forest science andresearch projects in mid 2009. In an effort to pool resources,build capacity and bring FRP science to a wider audience, the

Partnership and the Institute implemented an agreement towork together on extension and knowledge transfer. ThePartnership and the Institute had shared several internshipsbeginning in late 2007–2008, and have achieved additionalhuman resources cooperation to date. FRP project resultshave been made available directly to its partners and affiliates.The partnership has enhanced and grown extension andknowledge transfer efforts for both organizations. Thearrangement has benefited all members and has broughtdirect value through the dissemination of quality informationand sound forest science to the CIF/IFC membership, as wellas helpful and diversified funding revenue.

The Canadian Wood Fibre Centre and FPInnovationsThe Canadian Wood Fibre Centre (CWFC) continued to pro-vide both in-kind and monetary support to various CIF/IFCprojects, particularly the national electronic lecture series.Many Canadian Forest Service scientists and researchers fromacross Canada have been regular speakers in the Forest on yourDesktop. In early 2010, the Canadian Wood Fibre Centre wasagain featured in a popular and well-subscribed themed lec-ture series focusing on their efforts to optimize the value chainin Canada’s wood fibre production and use.

The CWFC and FPInnovations are also using the Institutefor a significant portion of their communications and knowl-edge exchange through the Forestry Research Partnershipand The Forestry Chronicle. CIF/IFC national office is areadymade national audience that can take what these organ-izations produce, and help get it applied and in use. Giventhat many key individuals working in both the CWFC andFPInnovations are also Institute members, the transfer andcommunications are further facilitated.

Through The Forestry Chronicle, The Forest on yourDesktop, the bi-monthly e-newsletter and Section events, theInstitute is a powerful platform as well as an uptake body,especially when including the provincial R.P.F. associations,who now access all live electronic lectures free of charge. As aresult, the Institute is helping to integrate forest professionalsand practitioners more directly, not only at national office atthe Canadian Ecology Centre, but through our Sections as well.

The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (OMNR) The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (OMNR) contin-ued to provide direct monetary sponsorship of The Forest onyour Desktop in 2009–2010. OMNR scientists were featuredas electronic lecture series speakers during various themedseries. Various OMNR offices provided opportunities to pro-mote the Institute, and directly supported specific events andactivities within the Sections.

The Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) Network During its final year of operation, The Sustainable ForestManagement Network continued to provide sponsorshiptoward a number of Institute projects. The Network part-nered with the Institute to deliver a series of e-lectures,including one in French during the fall of 2009. SFM Networkproducts and outputs continued to be featured regularly inThe Forestry Chronicle and in the Institute’s e-newsletters. TheNetwork was a major sponsor of the 101st AGM and confer-ence in Nanaimo and also provided generous funding toward

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the 102nd conference and AGM in Jasper, including a separatesubstantial grant to support the post conference CIF/IFCForest Ecology Working Group workshop.

Alberta Sustainable Resource DevelopmentAlberta Sustainable Resource Development provided directsponsorship and support of the Institute’s national electroniclecture series again in 2009–2010. This represented Alberta’sthird annual contribution to making The Forest on yourDesktop both successful and sustainable.

Ontario Professional Foresters Association (OPFA)The Ontario Professional Foresters Association provideddirect sponsorship for the CIF/IFC’s national electronic lec-ture series again in 2009-2010. The Association also providedopportunities for the Institute to promote itself at their annu-al conference in Pembroke in April 2009.

The OPFA has continued to help the Institute by jointlycollecting dues through its head-office, and directly promot-ing CIF/IFC membership to its members. OPFA memberscontinue to be offered a $20 discount on their CIF/IFC dues.

College of Alberta Professional ForestersThe College of Alberta Professional Foresters (CAPF) contin-ued to provide direct sponsorship of the Institute’s nationalelectronic lecture series in 2009–2010 and also provided sup-port to CIF/IFC national with the opportunity to be featuredto CAPF members at their AGM in June 2010 in Edmonton.

In April 2010, the Institute entered into a cooperativearrangement with CAPF in the collection of both organiza-tions’ dues. The College collected CIF/IFC dues both on-lineand through regular mail, as part of its annual dues collection,encouraging its members to renew with or join the Institute.National Office and CAPF administrative staff worked closely to ensure the success of the new initiative.

Registered Professional Foresters in Alberta who are alsoCIF/IFC members saw the return of a $20 discount on theirInstitute dues, and were provided with access to significantcontinuing education and professional development value.

Association of Registered Professional Foresters of NewBrunswickCollaborative on-line dues collection with the Association ofRegistered Professional Foresters of New Brunswick(ARPFNB) was implemented in May 2010, with the Instituteproviding on-line services to members of both organizations.A $20 discount on CIF/IFC dues was implemented for NewBrunswick R.P.F.’s who paid through the on-line system.

Association of BC Forest ProfessionalsThe Association of BC Forest Professionals (ABCFP) and theInstitute continued to assist each other with various initia-tives. ABCFP continued to provide joint-dues collection on-line and by regular mail to its members, with the Instituteoffering ABCFP members a $20 discount. The ABCFP con-sistently contributed high-quality articles to The ForestryChronicle. The Institute provided free access to all live nation-al e-lectures to ABCFP members.

Association of Saskatchewan Forestry ProfessionalsThe Association of Saskatchewan Forestry Professionals con-tinued to provide direct sponsorship of the Institute’s nation-al electronic lecture series in 2009–2010 and also providedgenerous support to CIF/IFC national for the opportunity tobe featured at their joint AGM with Saskatchewan Section inApril 2010.

ASFP has jointly collected dues for both organizationsthrough their head-office for three years, with ASFP membersreceiving the standard $20 discount on their CIF/IFC dues.

Manitoba ConservationDuring the spring of 2010, the Institute and the governmentof Manitoba (Manitoba Conservation) reached an agreementand implemented a program whereby the continuing educa-tion and professional development portion of CIF/IFC duescould be expensed by employees of Manitoba Conservation.This resulted in many new members in Manitoba Section.

Manitoba Conservation has been very supportive of theInstitute and its activities, and have been actively engaged inthe national e-lecture series since its inception.

InternshipsThe Institute continued to be successful in obtaining externalfunding for internships during 2009–2010. This included:• 90% funding – Heritage Fund Corporation Forest

Research Integration Internship (half of this position wasshared with the Forestry Research Partnership): MathieuBelanger

• 90% funding – Forests without Borders Internship: KrystaSouliere

• 50% funding – Natural Resources CanadaCommunications and Extension Internship (half ofremaining 50% is shared with the Forestry ResearchPartnership; the Institute receives half of the intern’s timewhile financing 25% of the salary): Mike HalfertyCIF/IFC internships continued to be filled in 2009–2010

through well advertised job competitions including email-blasts to all CIF/IFC student members across Canada. In allcases, student members or new active members were givenpreference for interviews, and membership was taken intoconsideration during the final selection process. All internscurrently employed by the Institute are members. Externallyfunded youth internships continue to be a well establishedand essential human resources value for the Institute and itspartners (i.e. the CEC and the FRP). In most cases, reportingto the internship funding agencies is straight-forward.Attention to detail and deadlines in the reporting processensures continued access to the programs. Internship fundingprovided over $90,000 to the Institute between July 2009 andJune 2010. As with all CIF/IFC internships, the success of theindividual with respect to acquiring experience and knowl-edge, potential career paths, and in developing a network offorestry colleagues and mentors remains an importantdesired outcome.

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Six issues of The Forestry Chronicle were published during thefiscal year 01 July 2009 to 30 June 2010, numbers 4 to 6 ofVolume 85 and numbers 1 to 3 of Volume 86. The January/February issue was on the theme The Scientific Foundationfor Sustainable Forest Biomass Harvesting Guidelines andPolicies.

During 2009–2010, revenues generated by The ForestryChronicle were $ 161,749 compared to $212,783 for 2008 -2009. Income sources were: subscriptions (31%), pagecharges (32%), advertising (18%), reprints and colour pro-duction (16%) and royalties (3%). Advertising revenuesamounted to $29,072 (Table 1).

Expenditures were $ 152, 674 compared to $ 183,016 lastyear (Table 2) and were distributed as follows: printing (36%),mailing, on-line, reprints and miscellaneous (22%), editingand production (41%), and advertising (1%).

ContentThe six issues contained 855 pages compared to 1,002 in2008/2009 (Table 6). Because of mailing costs, The ForestryChronicle is limited to a maximum of 176 pages per issue(1056 maximum annually).

From July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010, 68 manuscripts werereceived.  Of these, 29 were published during the fiscal year

Table 2 – Trends in Major Expenses

2005/2006 2006/2007 2007/2008 2008/2009 2009/2010

Total Costs $188,130 $172,817 $157,146 $183,016 $152,674

Printing

$ Amt $65,657 $51,845 $56,888 $72,807 $54,726

% of total (35%) (30%) (36%) (40%) (36%)

Mailing, On-line, Miscellaneous

$ Amt $47,973 $46,660 $35,808 $36,416 $33,024

% of total (26%) (27%) (23%) (20%) (22%)

Table 1 – Advertising cf. Total Revenues

2005/2006 2006/2007 2007/2008 2008/2009 2009/2010

Revenues $157,855 $182,690 $187,508 $212,783 $161,749

$ Amt $30,940 $34,711 $55,793 $69,080 $29,072

% of total (20%) (19%) (30%) (32%) (18%)

The Forestry Chronicle Report

Table 3 – Chronicle Debt/Profit Trend over Five Years

2005/2006 2006/2007 2007/2008 2008/2009 2009-2010

Net Profit ($30,275) $10,271 $30,362 $29,767 $9,075

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and seven were rejected. Twelve have been accepted for pub-lication, (including 10 for the July/August and 2 for theSeptember/October issues), five are with the authors for revi-sion and a further 13 are with reviewers. Two manuscripts areinactive, waiting follow-up from the authors. There are alsotwo papers to be published (one each) in the July/August andSeptember/October issues that were submitted before July 1st,2009. In Table 4, “Special Pages” refers to the 38 papers of thespecial theme issue.

The percentage distribution of pages is as follows (last twoyears in brackets):

Professional Papers, Special theme issues 22% (27%; 17%)

Scientific Papers 44% (38%; 21%)Other topics 34% (35%; 62%)

“Other topics” includes “Perspective” and Of Relevancearticles, guest editorials, national and international news, per-sonals, institute affairs, Section and forestry school news,tributes, model forest news, book announcements/reviewsand advertisements.

Tributes were published for the following CIF/IFCmembers:

July/August I.C.M. (Cam) Place; George J. Garner March/April Murray (Ted) Dupuis; Stanley Conn Howe May/June William (Bill) Fullerton; William (Bill) Clarke

Section ReportsTen Sections provided reports during the period (down onefrom last year), with Algonquin, Newfoundland andLabrador and Rocky Mountain providing three reports each.Please remember when reports include photographs (sepa-rate electronic files), captions are required.

Book ReviewsBook reviews are an important aspect of the Chronicle. TheCIF/IFC office receives numerous books over the year andanyone who wishes to review a book needs only to contact

the office and the book will be sent out immediately. Thereviewer may keep the book or pass it on to the nearest col-lege or university library. Over the past year, reviews werepublished for the following:

Listening to Trees reviewed by John Pineau, CIF/IFC

Sustainable Forest Management and Wood Production in aGlobal Economy reviewed by Stephen Wyatt, Université deMoncton

Introductory Probability and Statistics reviewed by MargaretPenner, Forest Analysis Ltd, Huntsville

A Critique of Silviculture: Managing for Complexity reviewedby Edward Wilson, University of Sheffield, UK

Lives of Conifers reviewed by Fred Pinto, Conifer ProgramLeader, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources

Forest Community Connections reviewed by John McCarthy,St. Mark’s College, UBC

Echoes of the Forest reviewed by Mark Kube, AlbertaSustainable Resource Development

Cottonwood and the River of Time reviewed by William M.Ciesla, Forest Health Management International, FortCollins, USA

Restoring the Acadian Forest reviewed by Tony Phillips,woodlot owner, Debert, NS

Themes for Future IssuesPlanning of themes for the next fiscal year is underway.Themes under consideration include:

July/August100th Anniversary of forestry at Université Laval

November/DecemberPublic Participation and Outdoor Recreation

January/FebruaryBiomass Harvesting – From Forest to Marketplace

March/AprilVegetation Management

AcknowledgementsThe contributions of our Associate Editors, the numerousreviewers of manuscripts, authors (both national and inter-national), book reviewers, guest editors and those who contribute to the Sections’ and university/college news aremuch appreciated. We also welcome suggestions for guesteditorials, Of Relevance articles and submissions for possiblecover photos.

Respectfully submitted by:

The Editorial Team: Ron Ayling, Brian Haddon, Spike (Nancy) Minogue and John Pineau

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Table 4 – Distribution of Papers/Pages

05–06 06–07 07–08 08-09 09–10

Professional Papers 17 11 8 5 20

# of pages 90 84 41 26 150

Scientific Papers 18 37 32 20 37

# of pages 176 374 348 196 362

Notes 4 1 – 2 4

# of pages 6 5 – 2 11

Special Pages 176 53 205 449 38

Other pages 442 395 324 329 294

Total 890 911 918 1002 855

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Both National Office and individual Sections successfullysupported student attendance at the 101st AGM and confer-ence in September 2009 in Nanaimo, British Columbia withover 50 students from across Canada participating in thethree-day event that included a Quiz Bowl competition. Theamount of financial assistance provided to students varieddepending on individual need, travel distance, etc., and alsotook group travel arrangements and group fund-raising intoconsideration. National Office generally attempted to matchSection support provided to individual students or groups ofstudents. The conference organizers also helped the students

to keep all costs to a minimum through the use of VancouverIsland University facilities. All students attending the confer-ence as a result of Institute support were student members.

National Office also continued with the provision of up to$200 to each Section, as requested, to support a student activ-ity or event. Several Sections requested and used this seedmoney during 2009–2010 to hold successful student eventsand to sign-up new student members. This opportunity willcontinue for 2010–2011, where Sections demonstrate thatsuch assistance is necessary.

Student Support

The Institute continued its 43-year tradition of providingCIF/IFC Silver Rings to graduates of Forestry Baccalaureateprograms and to graduates of Forestry and Natural ResourcesTechnical programs during 2009–2010. Currently there are33 college and university programs that are recognized by theInstitute.

The Silver Ring Program over-achieved with respect to thegoal of full cost-recovery in 2009–2010. This occurred as aresult of an existing high level of inventory with the Institute’sjeweller (Mattawa Jewellery); during the previous fiscal year(2008–2009) the jeweller had significantly increased theinventory of silver rings through one bulk purchase, and as aresult less expenditure was required during the fiscal year justcompleted. An additional 131 silver rings were distributed orsold in 2009–2010, compared to the previous fiscal year,resulting in a corresponding increase in revenue as well. It issurmised that these fluctuations will even-out in the comingyears and relative cost neutrality will be achieved, as silverring inventories are kept consistent and stable. The price of aring to an individual student or faculty remained at $40 each.The cost for replacement rings for members and non-mem-bers also stayed at $40 and $60 respectively.

Student members in good standing were allowed for thethird year to cumulatively apply dues paid to the Instituteagainst the cost of their CIF/IFC Silver Ring—i.e., one year ofstudent membership resulted in $35 off the cost of the silverring, and two years or more of student membership resultedin the Institute providing the CIF/IFC Silver Ring as a gift tothat particular student.

CIF/IFC Silver Ring Program Summary

Silver Rings provided to Students or sold as replace-ments and Member Silver Rings

2010 2009

Baccalaureate 313 191

Technical 251 245

Member 3 3Total: 567 436

Silver Ring Revenue2010 2009

Money received directly $13,425 $10,460for Silver Rings (Students, schools, replacements)

Student membership $8,240 $9,401(Student members who received CIF/IFC Silver Ring only)

Silver Ring CostsJeweller’s Charges $6,732 $22,738

Difference (cost/profit to the CIF/IFC) $14,933 ($2,877)

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The Institute continued to build a consistent and attractivevisual identity and brand, and to speak out on forest relatedmatters across Canada, through the development of qualitycommunications content, and the use of voluntary memberSWAT Teams. Overall, significant effort to promote commu-nications and maintain the Institute’s profile, both internallyand externally, was undertaken during 2009–2010. The usualvariety of media and methods were used to achieve thesegoals.

Media Releases and Media Interaction A total of nine national media releases and editorials on avariety of topics were produced and distributed during2009–2010. The Institute distributed four separate mediareleases in association with the national annual general meet-ing and conference in September 2009 in Nanaimo. The pressreleases focused on different aspects of the conference itself,the announcement of the Institute’s 2009 national awardrecipients, the appointment of Anne LeBrun Ruff as the newPresident, and of Mark Kube as the new Second Vice-President. All releases garnered interest and follow-up inter-views with various representatives of the Institute, includingVancouver Island Section Director Jeff Monty, who was fea-tured in interviews on local radio and television.

The releases were all written to generate local interest andwere successful at getting the attention of local media in andaround Nanaimo. A professional journalist took part in thesecond-day field trip during the conference. Where theInstitute made an announcement about an award recipient ora new member of the national executive, the release was cus-tomized with respect to the title and highlighted the contentabout the individual specifically, for news media outlets intheir own home-areas. This proved to be an effectiveapproach that resulted in considerable coverage in both radioand newspapers in different parts of the country.

Release themes and topics during 2009–2010 included:• Enhanced Forest Inventories – Tools and technology

(included a letter to all natural resources ministers in eachprovince)

• Diameter Limit cutting in eastern Canada (approved byEastern Canadian Board members)

• Green building and certification systems (included a letterto the LEEDs program, U.S. Green Building Council)

• Use of wood in federal government building and renova-tion – Private member’s bill C-429 (included supportingletters to all federal political parties)

• Ontario forest tenure reform (approved by all Boardmembers from Ontario – included a letter sent to Ministerof Northern Development, Mines and Forestry MichaelGravelle)

Five internal (CIF/IFC membership only) news bulletinswere also produced:• Promotion of national conference and AGM• Promotion of Forests without Borders fund-raising activi-

ties (i.e. silent auction)

• Promotion of Section photo collage project – JasperConference

• Acclamation of Second VP for 2010–2011 – Michel Vallée

International Society of Environmental JournalistsConferenceDuring October, 2009, Executive Director John Pineau repre-sented the Institute at the International Society ofEnvironmental Journalists Conference in Madison,Wisconsin, USA. The conference brought together more than700 environmentally focused journalists from around theworld, including many from Canada. A presentation by for-mer U.S. Vice President Al Gore focusing on climate changewas a highlight of the conference.

The Institute’s presentation to the conference delegatesfocused on sustainable forestry practices across Canada, aswell as general challenges and issues facing the forest sector.Specific themes included the effects of climate change on for-est ecosystems, fire cycles and frequency, and insect and dis-ease outbreaks. Additional themes examined the need forenhanced forest inventory and improving post-secondaryforest program recruitment. The contact information for alljournalists in attendance was made available, and has nowbeen added to the Institute’s general media distribution list.Numerous personal–professional contacts were also estab-lished that will enhance future public communications initia-tives by the Institute.

Media SWAT TeamsIndividual members of the Institute as well as small teams ofmembers continued to draft regionally and nationally rele-vant news releases, editorials and “letters to the editor” dur-ing 2009–2010. Eastern Canadian and Ontario Sections wereparticularly active in this respect during the year. The mediareleases and editorials were generally developed, written andvetted by small teams of interested or selected members, usu-ally familiar with and specializing in a particular theme ortopic, with ultimate approval coming from the NationalExecutive and Board befor final release. This “SWAT” Teamapproach, initiated in 2006, continued to work quickly andeffectively during the year. It remains essential that willing,interested and capable members continue to help in thiscapacity. If the Institute collectively desires to advocate, pro-mote understanding and provide accurate and scientificallysound information to the public, individuals will have to stepforward and take the lead. All media releases were translatedinto French prior to release, and have been posted to thenational Web site and were provided as PDF links in2009–2010 e-newsletters.

All media releases, both external and internal, as well as associated letters are linked on the national Web site under the tab “Member Resources” or directly at www.CIF-IFC.org/news_releases.

Communications

LettersDuring 2009–2010, the Institute mailed out some 26 officialletters from the President and Executive Director. These let-ters served a variety of purposes including providing newsand information to non-email using members as well as solic-iting interest and support in the Institute and its projects fromvarious levels of government, industry, or other organizationsand groups; several successful sponsorships and partnershipsresulted from these efforts.

In total, over six-hundred letters, friendly reminders andhardcopy invoices were mailed out to non-email using mem-bers and non-renewing e-mail using members during2009–2010.

E-newslettersThe national electronic newsletter continued to be popularamongst members and was distributed by email eight timesduring 2009–2010 (six regular editions and two special edi-tions), in opposite months to The Forestry Chronicle. Issueswere produced in July 2009, September 2009, November2009, January 2010, March 2010 and May 2010. The e-newsletter continued to focus on CIF/IFC national and sec-tion news, useful information, resources and tools for mem-bers in the form of links to PDF documents, Web sites, pho-tos, computer models, digital video clips, and other generalforest sector news and information from relevant forestry andnatural resources organizations. The e-newsletter comple-mented The Forestry Chronicle and was used to promoteforthcoming issues.

The e-newsletters produced during 2009–2010 continuedto have a friendly and personal style. Individual memberscontinued to express appreciation for this approach.Members often provided material and ideas for use in the e-newsletter. Section Snippets, highlighting events and productsfrom individual sections, was again acknowledged as one ofthe most popular components. E-newsletters, photos, shortwrite-ups and other materials provided by the Sections werelinked regularly in the national e-newsletter.

A new e-newsletter template has been developed for2010–2011 and is now more in-line with the standardizedlook and feel of the Institute’s corporate visual identity.

Web siteThe Institute continued to build and improve its Web site,which underwent significant design changes, some minordevelopment and regular maintenance in 2009–2010. A com-pletely new look and colour scheme developed to theInstitute’s standardized visual identity and corporate brandwas implemented. The Institute also continued to use theservices of the company Data Shepherd to both host anddevelop the site, including on-line payment options for jointdues collection with the ARPFNB and a new module thatallows members to conveniently track their continuing edu-cation and professional development credits on-line. Thesite’s function was improved with respect to e-commerceincluding additional enhancements to on-line dues paymentand self-maintenance of member profile data. The harmo-nized sales tax (HST) was implemented for all dues paymentseffective July 1st, 2010, replacing the GST which had been col-lected for several years previous. Additional improvements

implemented in 2010–2010 included password protectedaccess and editing privileges to associated Section Web pagesby Section members only.

Over 900 new and existing members paid their dues on-line during 2009–2010, resulting in significant savings for theInstitute (mailing costs) and much convenience for computerand internet savvy members. The Web site is actively main-tained by the Institute’s interns, and continues to focus onproviding up-to-date Institute news, as well as information,tools and resources for all members. The French content ofthe site was also improved and actively maintained, and thiswill continue into 2010–2011 with the goal of presentingequally comprehensive and completely “mirrored” English –French Web pages. The Web site has become a powerful toolfor members and an essential element in the modernizationfor the Institute.

The Institute’s national Web site has continued to receivepositive review and constructive input from members.Although a few individual members report some difficultywith on-line access, administrative assistance has beenpromptly provided, resulting in positive and timely resolu-tions to most technical difficulties. The feature allowingDirectors to have read-only access to their Section’s member-ship was implemented in June 2009, and has been regularlyutilized by most Sections. This has allowed them to exportthe Section’s membership to an excel file for bulk emails. AWeb site committee has actively worked on the logicalrestructuring and reorganization of site’s content. This newstructure will be implemented sometime in 2010–2011.

The Institute continued to maintain and link several shortdigital videos on the Web site and through CIFTube during2009–2010, including its general promotional video, andthree separate forest program recruitment themed videos. Allof these digital videos were originally posted to the internet in2008 on the now popular program site UTube, with the spe-cial CIFTube section created for the Institute’s digital videos.These videos continue to be popular with members, withmany requests for higher resolution versions on DVD. Inaddition, the forest program recruitment videos are seeingmuch use through the Institute’s Think Forests! campaign.The Institute will continue to use digital video and associatedproduction software to provide member value, and to com-municate and promote understanding of new forest scienceand research.

Lateral Routes – The Institute’s Social NetworkingInitiative As of spring 2010, the main page of the Institute’s Web site hashad an important new module available called “LateralRoutes”, linking directly to a number of popular social net-working applications. Like the roots of a tree, these sites willhelp keep internet-savvy members anchored and engaged inall activities, programs and special projects across Canadaand within the 18 Sections; contribute to professional devel-opment uptake, and facilitate growth and development. Thefour applications accessible through Lateral Routes includeFaceBook, MySpace, Twitter and YouTube. The Institute’sgroup Facebook site is already seeing regular use, with sever-al Sections and individual members posting announcements,photos, brief write-ups and other interesting information

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associated with their events and activities. All members areregularly encouraged to check out the new “Lateral Routes”module and the affiliated social networking sites through thenational Web site. As of June 30, 2010 there are over 200members of the Institute’s group facebook site.

The Institute’s Web site URL address remains: www.CIF-IFC.org.

Section Web Sites In spring 2010, as part of the content management systemthat comprises the Institute’s national Web site, the addi-tional functions that allow the development, content uploadand maintenance of individual Web pages for the Sections,was implemented. The new system allows for a designatedsection administrator to access specific pages associated withtheir Section. In this way, updates and changes can be madedirectly to Section Web pages. To date most Sections havebegun to use this approach to update and maintain their ownWeb pages. The functions available allow the Sections to havetheir own organized, attractive and well-structured Webpages at no extra cost, and with trouble-free maintenance andminimal training.

AdvertisingThe Institute advertised externally in generally inexpensiveways during 2009–2010. This included a continuation of abusiness card ad in the news magazine of the Association ofB.C. Forest Professionals, and a small ad in the WorkingForest (June 2010 issue) promoting the conference and AGMin Jasper in September 2010.

ArticlesThe Institute was featured in the Summer 2010 issue of theWorking Forest tabloid through an article focusing on tenurereform and silviculture. This article expanded on the letterprovided to the Ontario government on the same subject, andwas distributed throughout Canada. It was also available dig-itally on the Working Forest Web site at www.workingforest.com.

Publications and DisplaysThe Institute revised and printed a second supply of its corporate brochure and several types of colourful bookmarksfor use by Sections across Canada. All Sections had receiveda display banner in 2008, and these standardized bannerscontinued to be used extensively across the Sections during2009–2010. A reprint of 5000 brochures and 10 000 book-marks were distributed. The new and revised communica-tions products are professional and eye-catching, and will domuch to promote and market the Institute.

The CIF/IFC National Display saw regular use during2009–2010, and was set-up and presented nine times at dif-ferent venues, events and in various locations across Canada.The display continued to be in regular use at the CanadianEcology Centre (CEC) in Mattawa in the facility’s main meet-ing rooms, ultimately viewed by many thousands of individ-

uals participating in CEC activities and events. Associateddisplay materials included the Institute’s brochure, comple-mentary copies of The Forestry Chronicle, and other helpfulforestry materials. The display will be replaced in 2010–2011,as it is has become worn, and needs to conform to theInstitute’s new corporate visual identity, already established inthe Institute’s brochure, banners and bookmarks, and othercommunications materials

Presentations and MeetingsA number of presentations intended to promote the Instituteand to provide an update to existing members were madeacross the country during 2009–2010. A new PowerPointpresentation entitled State of the Institutewas developed, withvariations made as the Executive Director, President andmembers of the Executive presented it at different events andvenues. The presentation was made a total of 16 times duringthe year. A PDF version is available on the Institute’s Web site:www.CIF-IFC.org . The PowerPoint file was also made avail-able to individual Directors for their use, as requested.Members of the National Executive and National Office par-ticipated in a number of events and meetings, often makingpresentations to promote the interests of the Institute.

Canadian Council of Forest MinistersThe Institute had the opportunity to work and collaboratewith the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers (CCFM) andits representatives on a number of occasions during2009–2010. On March 31st, the Institute submitted a report tothe Sustainable Forest Management Secretariat of the CCFMentitled: A Unique Perspective – A Vision for Canada’s Forests:2008 and Beyond. The 105-page report directly addressedhow the CIF/IFC, through its events, activities and products,is formally and informally contributing to the 14 desired out-comes of the CCFM Vision. The Vision’s outcomes relate toforest sector transformation and climate change. The reportwas based on both solicited individual member input as wellas information, ideas and discussion garnered through aseries of live and electronic workshops conducted with amajority of Sections during February and March 2010.

The report was unanimously approved by the NationalBoard of Directors before final submission to the CCFM.Deemed as both comprehensive and constructive, the reportoffered many practical and applied examples, as well as pos-sibilities, all relating to the strategic goals of the Council. TheInstitute continues to undertake many relevant programs andprojects that specifically complement the CCFM vision. Theobjectives of the report were to raise understanding of keyforest sector players, their networks and interests, facilitatecollaboration and information exchange amongst these keyplayers, as well as inventory and profile forest sector transfor-mation and climate change initiatives. The CCFM will usethis information to communicate how the forest sector isadvancing the Vision.

A digital copy (PDF format) of the report can be viewedat: www.CIF-IFC.org/CCFM_Report.

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The Canadian Institute of Forestry presents national awardsto individuals recognizing outstanding achievement withinvarious fields of the profession. The Institute also provides agroup achievement award. These awards are presented at theNational Awards Banquet held in conjunction with theInstitute’s annual general meeting. This year’s awards will bepresented on September 27th, 2010 at the Jasper Park Lodge.Recipients have been designated in all award categories for2010.

The 2010 CIF/IFC National Award recipients are:Canadian Forestry Achievement AwardDr. Al Gordon, Central Ontario Section and Mr. Marty Alexander, Rocky Mountain SectionCanadian Forestry Scientific AchievementDr. Jan Volney, Rocky Mountain Section and Dr. Peter Duinker, Nova Scotia SectionInternational Forestry AchievementMr. Bill Clarke, Newfoundland and Labrador Section Forest Management Group AchievementFoothills Research InstituteJames M. Kitz AwardMs. Aude Fournier, Ottawa Valley SectionPresidential AwardDr. Keith McClain, Rocky Mountain SectionSection of the YearTo be announced on Sept. 27th, 2010J. Michael Waldram Memorial FellowshipMr. Marti Lys, attending Aurora College Mr. Curtis Avery, attending Nipissing University Ms. Lisa Marie Bergeron, attending the University of Manitoba

The Institute gratefully acknowledges the time and effortof members who voluntarily nominate candidates for anaward or who help to form the committee that evaluates saidnominations to determine eligibility and ultimately the desig-nated recipient.

Gold Medal RecipientsSince 1953, the Institute has presented Gold Medal Awards toone student from a forestry undergraduate program at eachof the university forestry faculties; and since 1992 the forestrytechnical schools in Canada have also been a part of this finetradition. The award is presented to graduating students,selected by the head of the school, for outstanding scholar-ship, sports and citizenship during their entire academictenure.

UniversitiesSchool Gold Medal RecipientAlberta Carleen BornLakehead Brent ForbesLaval Delphine Boyer Groulx Moncton André CyrUniversity of Natalie Swift

British ColumbiaUniversity of Colin McDonald

New BrunswickUniversity of Northern Dwayne Anderson

British Columbia

Technical SchoolsSchool Gold Medal RecipientAlgonquin Lisa Uskov College Boreal Mélissa Parent North Atlantic Jessica Galliott MCFT – Fredericton Brandon Hicks Vancouver Island University Claire Errico NAIT Danielle Glasier Sault College Robert McDonald SIAST ason Boutet Fleming College Krystal FedacUniversity College of the North Nickolas Kosmenko

CEGEPSSchool Gold Medal RecipientSt-Felicien Caroline BeaulieuSainte-Foy Jean-Pascal Matteau

Tree of Life AwardAlthough a nationally recognized award, The Tree of Life ispresented by a Section to individuals who have made superi-or, dedicated or particularly effective contributions to sus-tainable forest resource management, forest renewal or sus-tained yield, or integrated forest management.

Tree of Life recipients for 2010 are:Recipient CIF/IFC SectionVictor Lieffers Rocky Mountain SectionKen Plourde Rocky Mountain SectionCliff Henderson Rocky Mountain Section

Golden Year ClubSeven individuals celebrated 50 years as members of theInstitute in 2010. They are:

Stuart E. Baker John Barker Walter Mahal George R. Richards Leonard H. Suomu Charles E. Van Wagner Ben S.P. Wang

National Awards

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The Institute continued to be involved in the activities andmeetings of the Canadian Federation of ProfessionalForesters Associations (CFPFA) during 2009–2010.Immediate Past President Dr. Peter Marshall continued torepresent the CIF/IFC at all CFPFA meetings and on all con-ference calls. Dr. Marshall will continue to provide input andrepresent the Institute on important CFPFA projects such aslabour mobility, accreditation standards and inclusivity.

During 2009–2010, the Institute also continued to workwith individual CFPFA members to develop mutually benefi-

cial partnerships that have produced direct benefit and valuefor members. The Institute continues to have good workingrelationships with individual provincial associations, withsome form of cooperative dues collection and cooperativeagreements arranged and in place in all provinces exceptQuebec. Efforts to re-establish cooperative dues collectionwith the College of Alberta Professional Foresters were suc-cessfully implemented in 2009–2010.

Canadian Federation ofProfessional Foresters Associations

The Institute continued its traditional level of financial sup-port to the Canadian Forestry Accreditation Board (CFAB)during 2009–2010 and also continued to pay the travel

expenses, as required, for a CIF/IFC representative on theBoard. CFAB’s annual report was published in theMarch/April 2010 issue of The Forestry Chronicle.

Canadian Forestry Accreditation Board

101st Annual General MeetingVancouver Island Convention Centre – Nanaimo, British Columbia

September 21st, 2009

MinutesMinutes drafted by Diane Collins and Brian HaddonMinutes prepared by John Pineau

1. Welcome from President Peter Marshall• President Peter Marshall welcomed everyone in

attendance.• President Marshall thanked the Vancouver Island

Section for their hard work in developing, deliveringand hosting the conference

2. Welcome from Vancouver Island SectionDirector Jeff Monty• Vancouver Island Section Director Jeff Monty wel-

comed members and thanked them for traveling toNanaimo

3. Tribute to Members and Colleagues• A moment of silence was observed for those

members who had passed-away since the last annualgeneral meeting:

Richard Kempson Vivian 1922–2008J.D. (Dan) McArthur 1923–2008Erwin Kristian Morgenstern 1928–2008Arthur Van Slyke 1925–2008John H. Hope 1916–2008

Doug Redmond 1918–2008I.C.M. (Cam) Place 1917–2009George Garner 1922–2009Rob Green 1977–2009

4. Approval of Minutes of 100th Annual GeneralMeeting (Fredericton, NB)

RESOLUTION 2009 AGM – 01

MOVED BY Trevor Stanley, Manitoba Section, SECONDED BY Andree Morneault, Algonquin Section

THAT the minutes of the 2008 Annual General Meetingbe approved as written.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5. Institute Review 2008–2009 and AnnualReport• The Annual Report was circulated to all members in

attendance. • John Pineau, Executive Director of the Institute high-

lighted 2008–2009 events, activities and achieve-ments.

• There were no questions or comments from the floor.

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6. Auditor’s Report• Anne LeBrun Ruff, Second Vice President presented

the Auditor’s Report and highlighted the following:• Ted R. Lupinski was the auditor for the 2008–2009

fiscal year• Partnerships are strong and will continue to be

very strong, helping to diversify revenue• 2008–2009 shows a total deficit of ($24,799) com-

pared to 2007–2008 which was ($9,105). Thedeficit resulted from a small decrease in member-ship; the expenditures of the 2008 AGM, a loss onsilver rings and novelty items; all detailed in theStatement of Operations – Schedules C and D ofthe Annual Report

RESOLUTION AGM 2009 – 02

MOVED BY Scott Scholefield, Cariboo SectionSECONDED BY Gregory Cowman, Klondike Section

THAT the Auditor’s Report be accepted as prepared andpresented.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7. Appointment of Auditor

RESOLUTION AGM 2009 – 03

MOVED BY Ron Ayling, Ottawa Valley SectionSECONDED BY Leslie Homan, Central Ontario

THAT Ted Lupinski continues as auditor for the2009–2010 fiscal year.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8. Budget 2009–2010• The budget for 2009–2010 was circulated to everyone

at the meeting. Anne LeBrun Ruff reviewed theBudget and highlighted the following:• Budget is conservative and forecasts an increase in

reserves• Need to work on increasing active membership for

2009–2010• The aim is to have a balanced budget in

2009–2010

RESOLUTION AGM 2009 – 04

MOVED BY Phillip Redden, Nova Scotia SectionSECONDED BY Michel Vallee, Vancouver IslandSection

THAT the 2009 – 2010 Budget be approved as presented.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9. Presentation On the Next AGM and Confer-ence in Jasper, Alberta• In-coming Second Vice President Mark Kube of

Rocky Mountain Section discussed the next confer-ence and AGM in 2010 and welcomed everyone tocome out to Jasper Alberta.

10. Additional Resolutions

RESOLUTION AGM 2009 – 05

MOVED BY Andree Morneault, Algonquin SectionSECONDED BY Doug Reid, North Western Ontario

BE IT RESOLVED that the members of the CIF/IFCsanction and confirm all acts, covenants, and proceed-ings made taken and entered on behalf of the member-ship by the National Board of Directors and the NationalExecutive since the last Annual General Meeting.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

RESOLUTION AGM 2009 – 06

MOVED BY Trevor Stanley, Rocky Manitoba SectionSECONDED BY Marie-Paule Godin, Maritime Section

WHEREAS the CIF/IFC wants to thank the Universityof Vancouver Island for hosting the National Executiveand the Board of Directors meetings; BE IT RESOLVEDTHAT the CIF/IFC sincerely thanks Vancouver IslandUniversity.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

RESOLUTION AGM 2009 – 07

MOVED BY Ron Ayling, Ottawa Valley SectionSECONDED BY Trevor Stanley, Manitoba Section

WHEREAS the 2009 Annual General Meeting andConference (Stewardship – Energizing ForestryThrough New Strategies and Partnerships) promises tobe a relevant and educational conference, and that theplanning committee and members of the VancouverIsland Section have given many personal and work hoursto the coordination, planning and delivery of the event.BE IT RESOLVED THAT the CIF/IFC greatly appreci-ates their hard work and gives its heartfelt thanks to theindividuals involved.

Applause was given

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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11. Resolutions from the Floor• No resolutions from the floor• Peter Marshall mentioned that the meeting in 2011

will possibly take place in Huntsville Ontario, inAlgonquin Section.

12. Introduction of New Officers• The new Officers were introduced and are as follows:

• Anne LeBrun Ruff, President• Wayne Kelly, 1st Vice-President• Mark Kube, 2nd Vice-President• Peter Marshall, Past President• John Pineau, Executive Director

• CIF/IFC Board of Directors were asked to rise andintroduce themselves to all of the members in atten-dance.

13. Message From Incoming President AnneLeBrun Ruff• Anne provided her mandate for the coming year as

President:• To work hard for all Section members• To aim for a balanced budget• To continue to work on Forests without Borders• To help grow the membership

14. People To People Forestry Delegation To ChinaIn 2009–2010• Former President Fred Pinto spoke about the People

to People Delegation to China in 2010. He mentionedthat a letter to all CIF/IFC members went out justrecently in English and French.

15. Gold Ring Presentation• Peter Marshall was presented with his Presidential

CIF/IFC gold ring by Anne LeBrun Ruff.

Meeting Adjourned at 12:05 p.m. PDT

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The President of the Canadian Institute of Forestry appoint-ed a Nominating Committee to provide at least one nomina-tion for the position of Second Vice-President. If more thanone nomination is received, an election is conducted.

By March 31, 2010, the Nominations Committee hadreceived interest from one candidate. This interest resulted inthe receipt of one nomination for the Canadian Institute ofForestry 2nd Vice-Presidency. The nomination was deemedvalid by the Nomination Committee.

The nomination/candidate was:

Michel Vallée Vancouver Island Section

The acclamation of Mr. Vallée was unanimously ratifiedby the National Board of Directors. The National Executivewishes to thank Mr. Vallée for agreeing to let his name standfor office. This commitment to the Institute is greatly appre-ciated.

Therefore the National CIF/IFC Executive for 2010–2011shall consist of the following:

President Wayne KellyVice President Mark KubeSecond Vice President Michel ValléePast President Anne LeBrun RuffExecutive Director John Pineau

Respectfully submitted:

Nancy YoungChair, Nominating Committee

June 30th, 2010

Report of Nominating Committee

Michel Vallée, incoming Second Vice-president 2010-2011. (Vancouver Island Section)

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