Pre-Conference Workshops

The Practice of Consulting Forestry - $395 ($445 after May 17) (lunch and breaks provided) Friday, June 21 - 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Saturday, June 22 - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

This course is designed for any practicing consultant and is required for ACF Candidates for Member. Owners, managers and employees will benefit from new skills in managing and running a successful consulting business. This is a unique course designed for consultants by consultants. Don't miss this opportunity to get practical advice from seasoned consulting professionals. Topics covered in the course include management techniques, legal considerations, ethics in consulting forestry, client and timber sale contracts, dealing with TIMOs, state licensing issues, due diligence and marketing.

Course taught by multiple presenters.

NRCS “TSP In a Day” Training - $50 (lunch and breaks provided) Saturday, June 22 8:30am - 5:00pm

Ever tried to navigate through TechReg? Instead, take a one day class with NRCS and get certified as a Technical Service Provider! Over 100 ACF members have already been certified through these one day trainings with NRCS.

Course taught by Tim Pilkowski of the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

An Introduction to the Forest Vegetation Simulator - $50 Saturday, June 22 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

The function, capabilities and application of the Forest Vegetation Simulator suite of software will be presented. We will also perform a few basic FVS projections to demonstrate its interface, “Suppose” and FVS’s functionality while learning how to interpret projection results. This is a hands-on class in the computer lab.

Course taught by Lance David, contract member of the Forest Management Service Center staff of the U.S. Forest Service.

Power of Pivot and Fantastic Functions - $50 Saturday, June 22 9:00 am - Noon

This three hour Microsoft Excel course will provide in-depth training on how to use pivot tables & pivot charts, as well as functions useful in forestry data analysis. This is a hands-on class in a computer lab. You will recoup your $50 registration fee in short order, in time saved.

A working knowledge of Excel is prerequisite.

Course taught by Joel Levy. Joel Levy has been teaching computer classes since 1993 and brings incredible enthusiasm in a relaxed, laid back style that makes the learning fun and enjoyable. Joel is not your typical computer "geek." The course will utilize real forestry world examples to better engage the audience and provide useful, take-home applications.

Marketing in the Digital Age: - Complimentary Leveraging Technology to Promote Your Forestry Consulting Business Sunday, June 23 9:00 am - 11:00 am This workshop will cover the basics of marketing in the digital age, including the essentials for a successful website, how to optimize a website for search engines and how to use social networks (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, etc.) to help promote your business and connect with current and potential clients. It will include a discussion on how to ensure that your digital marketing efforts are incorporated into your existing marketing campaign to maximize consistency and effectiveness. This is a hands-on class in a computer lab. Course taught by Jill Daniel, Marketing Manager at Mason, Bruce & Girard, Inc.

Timber Sales are Returning…Get Ready to Collect the DATA! - Complimentary Sunday, June 23 11:00 am - Noon If you are not using the ACF member benefit of FREE access to the Timber Transaction Price Service (TTPS), a comprehensive online database of actual stumpage pricing provided by RISI, you are missing out. Maybe you think you don’t have enough sales to participate, or it seems too complicated, or perhaps you don’t see the cost/benefits for your firm or business. Whatever the reason has been, take advantage of the “info” session at this year’s annual conference to learn more about the service and how it can help you and your profession.

Seth Walker, Associate Bioenergy Economist with RISI, will provide an online demo and training of TTPS as well share with us some of the trends and data extractions you can get out of the system to help your business. Did you know you can produce customized price trends and stumpage reports to use in your day to day operations and reporting to clients? Stumpage prices will begin to reflect the changes in our industry as bioenergy markets continue to grow and the economy recovers. As a profession we need access to good data to navigate these changes for our clients. The TTPS is an excellent resource at the right price to do that. Ruth Seawell, Forest Analyst for Larson & McGowin, will discuss strategies to garner greater participation among ACF members and thus a more robust timber database for all. This is a hands-on class in a computer lab.

If you handle one sale or a hundred sales a year, TTPS can be a benefit to you. Come find out how!

ArcGIS for the Consulting Forester - Complimentary Sunday, June 23 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Learn how to access a variety of available databases for various forestry applications including: inventory, planning, assessments and more. The session is designed to expand opportunities and effectiveness while leveraging Geospatial Technology. We will offer views of emerging trends and a hands on session to navigate ArcGIS Online.

Course taught by Mike DaLuz and Tim Clark of Esri.

These education opportunities are brought to you by your ACF Education Committee. They have worked diligently to secure the best presenters on topics that have practical applications for consulting foresters. For the

first time we are setting up a computer lab for a more interactive experience.

These pre-conference courses are offered as a member benefit and are priced below the actual cost of bringing them to you. We hope you will take full advantage of this opportunity.

Friday, June 21 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Practice of Consulting Forestry Class Saturday, June 22 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Practice of Consulting Forestry Class (Continued) 8:30 am - 5:00 pm NRCS “TSP In a Day” Class 9:00 am - Noon Power of Pivot and Fantastic Functions 1:00 - 4:00 pm An Introduction to the Forest Vegetation Simulator Sunday, June 23

9:00 - 11:00 am Marketing in the Digital Age 11:00 am - Noon Timber Sales are Returning...Get Ready to Collect the DATA! 1:00 - 3:00 pm ArcGIS for the Consulting Forester 3:00 - 3:30 pm Break in Exhibitor Hall 3:30 - 5:00 pm ACF Business Meeting 6:00 - 8:00 pm President’s Reception

Monday, June 24 8:30 am - Noon Technical Session Noon - 1:30 pm Awards Luncheon

11:30 am - 2:30 pm Wagon Ride (Guests and Children) 1:30 - 5:00 pm Technical Session continued with Outdoor Field Stations 5:00 - 6:30 pm Snacks and Forestry Fashion with the Exhibitors Tuesday, June 25 7:00 am - 8:30 pm Exhibition

7:30 am - 4:30 pm Field Tour 6:30 - 9:00 pm Closing Party - Barn Dance and BBQ Buffet

Wednesday, June 26 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Scenic Tour of Leadville, CO 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Rafting

Conference Agenda

Speakers

Jon Aschenbach President, Resource Supply, L.L.C.

Jon Aschenbach is president of Resource Supply, L.L.C. in Tigard, Oregon. He has extensive experience working with resource grade GPS units, laser rangefinders and mobile GIS software. Jon has taught

several seminars including “Learn ArcPad in One Day,” “Professional Timber Cruising,” “GPS in Forestry,” and “Practical Application of New Technology in Forestry.”

Chad Geis Co –Founder/President, Genesis Industries L.L.C.

In 2000 Chad Geis, with his brother Dallas, co-founded Genesis Industries, L.L.C. with an early focus on developing advanced herbicide and fertilizer ground application systems for forestry, utilizing precision GPS

mapping systems. In 2008 Genesis developed and introduced Timber Guide, the first fully integrated mobile GIS for timber harvest guidance and mapping in timber harvesting machines. Chad and his company have personally worked with customers across the U.S., Canada, and South America implementing their systems.

Ron Behrendt Managing Member, Behron L.L.C.

Ron Behrendt is the principal and current managing member of the consulting firm Behron LLC. Over the past seven years, Ron has focused on applying airborne LiDAR technology to a variety of

applications, including how best to use GIS to incorporate the laser data for management of electric transmission lines and assisting with forest production and conservation.

Brian O’Malley Keynote Speaker

“Each of us has a Mt. Everest in our life.”

Today’s ever-changing business environment requires people to go where they have never been before. Keynote speaker Brian O’Malley’s powerful blend of artistry and adventure will inspire you to apply the skills of an adventurer to help you gain fresh perspective on your professional challenges and opportunities.

Brian’s experience combines 20+ years of in-field emergency service along with 15 years of external business leadership development. He was selected as a climbing member of the American Mt. Everest West Ridge Expedition. Stories fueled by his experiences will take you on a journey that will inspire you to face your own personal and professional Mt. Everest.

His resume as a motivational speaker and thought leader for the corporate world includes a “who’s who” client list of companies including Kodak, IBM and US Steel.

Scott Friedman Awards Luncheon Speaker

With lighthearted humor and refreshing honesty, Scott shows you how to turn grievances into gratitude, dismay into play, and failure into lessons learned, ripe for celebration. His

universally-accessible style incorporates case studies from “mom-and-pop” shops to billion-dollar corporations. He weaves the latest pertinent research together with ready-to-use

examples showcasing the power of the “celebration mindset” in action. Turn employees and customers into advocates as you celebrate all that is good in your organization.

FULL REGISTRATIONS INCLUDE:

Continental Breakfast - Monday & Tuesday

ACF Business Meeting & Notebook

President’s Reception

Technical Session & Awards Luncheon

Trade Show & Silent Auction

Field Tour with Lunch**

ACF Gift

Barn Dance and BBQ Buffet **only included in Full Registration (Members Only)

SUNDAY & MONDAY REGISTRATIONS INCLUDE:

Monday Continental Breakfast

ACF Business Meeting & Notebook

President’s Reception

Technical Session & Awards Luncheon

Trade Show & Silent Auction

ACF Gift

Closing Party - Barn Dance and BBQ Buffet Tuesday, June 25 - 6:30 - 9:00 pm

Included in full, guest, and children’s registrations Bring your cowboy boots and best line dancing moves or just relax and unwind at the end of the conference with nothing but all-American fun at the Keystone stables. This is an authentic Barn Dance and BBQ. A variety of western entertainment will allow guests to ‘kick up some dust.’ The night will include DJ entertainment and line dance instruction with a great barbecue dinner to satisfy your appetite. Plan on staying for a night full of fun!

Registrations and Activities

Field Tour Tuesday, June 25 - 7:30am - 4:30pm Included in full registrations (members only)

Today is sure to be a breathtaking day full of Colorado forestry! The day begins with a Breckenridge Loop Tour. Breckenridge attracts outdoor enthusiasts every summer with

hiking trails, fly fishing, white water rafting, and mountain biking. Then the group will arrive at the Blue Valley Ranch, a property dedicated to the conservation of wildlife and agriculture. While on site, you will get to explore some of the five different eco-systems that comprise the Blue Valley Ranch, the river, shrubs and grasslands, the aspen forest, the conifer forest and the wetlands. The tour will include a scenic hay wagon ride of the grounds and lunch served at the camp site. The tour is sure to be an informative experience on integrated resource management, adaptive management, ecosystem resiliency, wildlife habitats, agricultural sustainability and ecosystem processes.

President’s Reception Sunday, June 23 - 6:00 - 8:00 pm Included in all registrations

Get a taste of the Wild, Wild West at our President’s Reception! Come out to enjoy various southwestern cuisines and mingle with your fellow foresters. From beef taquitos to fresh greens and fajitas on the grill, this dinner is a can’t miss event! Finish off with a variety of southwestern desserts and browse the silent auction selection.

Silent Auction Guilt free shopping for a good cause!

The annual silent auction for the benefit of the Practicing Foresters Institute will be held throughout the conference in the exhibit hall. Bidding closes Monday evening.

Snacks and Forestry Fashion with the Exhibitors

After a tough afternoon trying out the latest in forestry gadgets, come to the exhibit hall for the latest in forestry fashion and accessories. See your fellow ACFers strut their stuff

while enjoying the bar. And, don’t forget to place your bids!

GUEST REGISTRATIONS INCLUDE:

President’s Reception

Monday Continental Breakfast & Keynote Speech

Wagon Ride & Lunch

Tuesday Continental Breakfast

Sunshine & Wine

Barn Dance and BBQ Buffet

ACF Gift

Sunshine & Wine Tuesday, June 25 - 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Included in guest registrations

Wine explorers, join John Davis, Sommelier, as he presents a handpicked selection of unique wines for the ACF “Sunshine & Wine” wine tasting event at The Keystone Ranch. Enjoy a seat in the cozy living room or side patio and enjoy fine wine paired with light food. Then hop on the Keystone bus and meet your family at the Keystone Stables for a rip roaring good time.

Wagon Ride & Lunch Monday, June 24 - 11:30am - 2:30 pm Included in guest and children’s registrations

Keystone boasts an extraordinary landscape. Enjoy the fun of a Scenic Wagon Ride with a hearty cowboy lunch. Upon arrival at the homestead, you will be greeted by our friendly Keystone Wranglers and treated to a lunch as big as the outdoors. Lunch includes grilled chicken and smoked ribs, baked beans, cornbread, apple pie and ice cream, and soda, lemonade or bottled water. Enjoy horseshoes and rope slinging skills and the beauty of the Soda Creek Valley. There is something for everyone, so do not forget your camera!

CHILDREN’S REGISTRATIONS INCLUDE: Limited to Ages 5-12 years old

Registration Surprise

Continental Breakfast - Monday & Tuesday

Wagon Ride & Lunch

Barn Dance and BBQ Buffet

Calling All Kids! This is not included in child registrations

Keystone Science School Day Camp for kids ages 5 to 11 provides hours of non-stop science, adventure and fun. The resort offers this special program for children each summer weekday. “Each week, we feature a different theme that speaks to the minds and imaginations of young campers. At KSS, your child can transform into a pirate, superhero, astronaut, or botanist—complete with costumes, hands-on activities, education and outdoor adventures. We incorporate creative activities, teambuilding, and investigative learning into each day.”

Keystone Resort provides specialized, age-appropriate programming. Upon registration,

campers are enrolled in an age-specific Trail Group featuring activities and adventures

suitable for their specific developmental stage. Day Campers can attend by the day or week. Pricing starts at $70 a day.

Reservations required to guarantee a spot. Walk-up availability determined by 8:00 am. Please call 800-215-5585.

Important Deadlines!

Early Registration Discounts May 17, 2013 Registration Cancellation (for full refund) May 17, 2013 Hotel Group Rate Cut-Off Date May 20, 2013

Conference Registration Cancellation (for 50% refund) June 7, 2013 Hotel Reservation Cancellation Cancellations within thirty days of arrival are subject to forfeiture of the full deposit amount (one night’s lodging). Cancellations outside of thirty days of arrival will result in a refund of the deposit less a $30 processing fee.

Registrations and Activities

Rafting Trip - $120 adults/$102 children (ages 7 to 12) Wednesday, June 26 - 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Optional post conference activity

Join your fellow ACFers on one of the world’s most popular whitewater rafting trips! This is a great trip for families and individuals alike. Offering unbelievable Rocky Mountain scenery and classic rapids such as Pinball, Zoom Flume and widow-maker, these trips offer the perfect mix of white-water, calm water and scenery. A riverside lunch is also included at one of the many great camp spots in the canyon. The minimum age requirement is 7.

This is an all-day trip. Transportation, River Use Fee, River Gear, Lunch and Guide Gratuity are included.

Post Conference Activities

Leadville History Tour - $95 adults/$55 children (ages 7 to 12) Wednesday, June 26 - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Optional post conference activity

Abe Lee discovered gold at California Gulch in 1860, prompting a rush of hundreds of prospectors to form a camp in Oro City, site of present day Leadville, Colorado. Discovery of silver in 1877 sent another wave of prospectors to the area and fortunes were made by “Silver Kings” such as Molly and JJ. Brown, Horace Tabor and Meyer Guggenheim.

The Denver and Rio Grande Railroad arrived in August, 1880. President Ulysses S. Grant and his party were among the first passengers. By this time the population was 25,000. In 1878 the city was rechristened Leadville, The Source of Silver, and it is still the highest elevation incorporated city in North America.

The 1893 repeal of the Sherman Silver Purchase Act effectively wiped out much of the wealth enjoyed by so many. Now a National Historic Landmark District, the town of Leadville has preserved its quaint and absolutely original 70 square block mining district. Harrison Avenue, the city’s main thoroughfare, boasts over 50 significant 19th century buildings.

Your tour will begin with a ride on the Leadville, Colorado and Southern Railway. This spectacularly scenic trip in a 1955 diesel train departs from the 1893 C&S Depot and follows the old 'high line' along the headwaters of the Arkansas River to a splendid view of Fremont Pass. The return takes you to the French Gulch water tower for a dramatic look at Mount Elbert, Colorado's tallest mountain (14,433 ft.). You will travel through pine forests, aspen groves and view high alpine meadows sprinkled with wildflowers. The ride lasts about 2 1/2 hours, and because of the high elevations, jackets or sweaters are recommended even on the hottest summer days.

Following lunch at the historic Delaware Hotel, you will tour the Matchless mine. Horace Tabor made (and lost) a fortune during Leadville’s boom days with the Matchless mine producing more than $2000 a day in high quality silver. The story of the mine isn’t just about riches. The unfaithful Tabor fell in love with Elizabeth Doe (better known as “Baby Doe”) and in doing so created one of the most publicized love triangles of the century.

You will have time to explore the Leadville Historic District before returning to Keystone. The Colorado Historical Society operates The Healy House and the Dexter Cabin, an exclusive poker club for wealthy gentlemen, is just next door. The National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum is open daily. And the Tabor Opera House, said to be the finest theater between St. Louis and San Francisco when it was built in 1878 is open for tours.

Don’t forget to bring your camera!

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The average altitude of Colorado’s Summit County is over 9,000 feet. You will probably notice that your breathing is faster or deeper, you have an increased heart rate and you may feel short of breath, especially when being active. This is the body’s first and most effective

response to altitude. Being in good physical condition has no bearing on ones ability to acclimate and more than 20% of all visitors will experience some altitude illness symptoms.

Ultraviolet rays from the sun are also stronger. No matter how tan, you should use a sun block with a minimum SPF rating of 15. Wear sunglasses with UV protection, even on cloudy

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Your check or credit card information must accompany this form to be processed. Refunds for cancellations must be requested in writing. Cancellations prior to May 17 will be refunded in full. For cancellations made between May 18 to June 7, a charge of 50% of the total registration fee will be deducted. After June 7, 2013 no refunds will be made on cancellations.

FULL REGISTRATION COST x No. = TOTAL

Registration on or BEFORE May 17, 2013 $525

Registration AFTER May 17, 2013 $575

SUNDAY & MONDAY ONLY REGISTRATION

Registration on or BEFORE May 17, 2013 $375

Registration AFTER May 17, 2013 $425

GUEST REGISTRATION

Registration on or BEFORE May 17, 2013 $375

Registration AFTER May 17, 2013 $425

CHILDREN’S REGISTRATION (Limited to Ages 5-12 years old)

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PRE & POST CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES

Practice of Consulting Forestry Course ($445 after May 17) $395

NRCS TSP in a Day $50

Power of Pivot and Fantastic Functions $50

An Introduction to the Forest Vegetation Simulator $50

Marketing in the Digital Age FREE

Timber Sales are Returning...Get Ready to Collect the DATA! FREE

ArcGIS for the Consulting Forester FREE

Rafting (adult) $120

Rafting (7-12) $102

Leadville History (adult) $95

Leadville History (7-12) $55

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With 1,200 lodging units across five villages - each within a short walk or shuttle ride from the conference center - Keystone is sure to offer a housing option that fits your needs. Places to stay range from the elegant Keystone Lodge & Spa at $149 per night, the Inn at Keystone at $129 per night, to four bedroom condominiums at $349 per night.

Be sure to mention the ACF conference and use group code “CM0ACF.”

Keystone Resort & Conference Center

PO Box 38 Keystone, Colorado 80435

800.258.0437

Reservations require one night’s deposit in the form of a credit card when the reservation is made.

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