from Inheritance
to Legacy......
Creating a
Heritage of Stewardship
but. .
. Stewardship is
a journey. In fact. .
. Stewardship is
a way of life.
Stewardship is not about raising money.
Stewardship is about life.
Friday and Saturday, November
3 & 4, 2006
Turf Valley Resort, Ellicott City, Maryland
We all leave a Legacy....including one of how we responded to the call to Stewardship.
Leaving a living legacy requires Creating a Heritage of Stewardship. Whether speaking metaphorically, theologically or literally, seeds of stewardship must be passed onto each generation, to be sown, nurtured, and then ultimately passed on to the next generation.Forests are a living legacy. We inherit them from our predecessors, tend them while they are under our care, but ultimately they out live us and the condition of what we leave to our successors speaks loudly as to the type stewards we were, thus becoming our legacy.
Join us as we learn from the experts and discuss with each other the many aspects of forest land acquisition , forest management programs and options, and what can be done to ensure that a sound heritage of stewardship is our legacy.
Accommodations (rates guaranteed only through October 4)
What to
pack........Ellicott
City Weather Information
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Continuing Education Credits ~
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2.5 CFEs category I for Saturday |
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4 CEs for Saturday |
Attention College Students
Always more places to go than money to get there? Let MFA offer to help!Last year we instituted a special $80 Student Rate for college students, and solicited our members to become College Student Scholarship sponsors. This was a great success with seven college students attending on scholarships.
MFA wants to be sure that if you want to come and learn more about Maryland's forests, resources and industry, that nothing stands in your way!
1.888.TEE.TURF
When the day’s meeting is finished, attendees can relax in spacious guest rooms, all comfortably appointed. Each has been thoughtfully coordinated to meet all the needs of the modern business traveler.Of course, many attendees also look for ways to relax before or after the meeting. With Turf Valley’s two championship golf courses, driving range, indoor & outdoor pools, tennis courts, and two restaurants and lounges, there are plenty of ways to occupy down time. To help relax even more, a full-service European Spa offers a menu of treatments when unwinding is key.
MFA Room Block Price Traditional Single or Double ~ $109.00 plus tax
Deluxe Single or Double ~ $131.00 plus tax
Book Now! These rates are only available until October 4th, 2006.
rates are available for November 3rd as well as for November 4th for those that want to stay the weekend.
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What to pack........Ellicott City Weather Information
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Meetings aren't your thing? Here are some things to do for spouses and guests.......Howard County's Turf Valley offers a choice location within a few miles of the picturesque shops, inns and sites of historic Ellicott City. This provides a host of interesting day trips and excursions. The surrounding community offers excellent public and private schools, churches, shopping and a range of modern conveniences.Furthermore, Turf Valley offers ease of access to Interstates 70, 95 and 695 creating just a 20 minute drive to downtown Baltimore, and a 55 minute drive to the heart of Washington, D.C.
Links to Nearby Attractions:
http://www.visithowardcounty.com/
http://www.howardchamber.com/index.html
http://www.baltwashchamber.org
http://www.hceda.org/
http://www.portaltomaryland.comfor those making it a weekend getaway and looking for Saturday evening entertainment: Toby's Dinner Theatre of Columbia presents Kiss Me, Kate
Combine Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew with Cole Porter’s music and lyrics to get Kiss Me, Kate, an instant success with every cast and audience. This is a play-within-a-play where each cast member’s on-stage life is complicated by what is happening offstage. Musical numbers include: Why Can’t You Behave; So In Love Am I; Wunderbar; Tom, Dick or Harry; Were Thine That Special Face; Too Darn Hot; Brush Up Your Shakespeare; I Hate Men; Always True to You’ (In My Fashion); Another Op’nin; Another Show. Kiss Me Kate is fun, melodious and sophisticated.
Located in Columbia, MD, Toby's is a 20 minute drive from Turf Valley. Contact Toby's for ticket information.
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Become a Meeting Sponsor ~Support the Pro-Forestry MessageNo matter what sector of the forest community you are in, the future of our forest resources affects and is affected by us all.
Designed to cover MFA's broad spectrum of members, forest landowners, foresters, recreationists, loggers, and mill owners, the Annual Meeting guarantees thought-provoking discussions and new insights. Your participation as an sponsor will help to make this meeting a success!
There are three ways that you can choose from to help MFA spread the "good news" about forestry and the forest products industry in Maryland: as an financial sponsor, exhibitor, and/or silent auction donor.
We are looking for sponsors who share our vision and are willing to financially ensure the success of this event. In addition to speakers' fees and expenses, each year hotels charge more for the incidentals that are necessary for a successful meeting. We are asking individuals, organizations, agencies, and businesses within Maryland's forest community, to consider becoming a 2006 Meeting Sponsor. Help us make this year's annual meeting the best one yet!
Step up and show your support! Take a moment and consider the promotional advantages you will gain and the tangible benefits available for being a sponsor of MFA's Annual Meeting. Contact the MFA office at mdforests@hereintown.net to pledge your support!
Option # 1- Be a financial sponsor
"FORESTS FOREVER" CIRCLE
• $1,000+ Support Level• name prominently displayed at the head of our Sponsor Board
• Seats for 4 at the Friday Evening Award Banquet
• name mentioned on all meeting-related printed materials
• recognition in THE CROSSCUT
• recognition on our website ~ mdforests.org
• sponsor ribbon
GOLD CIRCLE
• $500–$999 Support Level• name prominently displayed on our Sponsor Board
• Seats for 2 at the Friday Evening Award Banquet
• name mentioned on all meeting-related printed materials
• recognition in THE CROSSCUT and on our website
• sponsor ribbon
SILVER CIRCLE
• $200 - $499 Support Level• name mentioned on all meeting-related printed materials
• recognition in THE CROSSCUT and on our website
• sponsor ribbon
BRONZE CIRCLE
• up to $199 Support Level• name mentioned on all meeting-related printed materials
• recognition in THE CROSSCUT and on our website
• sponsor ribbon
Contributions may be sent to the 2006 Annual Meeting Hospitality Fund , MFA , P.O. Box 599, Grantsville MD. 21536. Please include your name, business or organization's name, mailing address, phone and website (if applicable) .
I&E (Informational and Educational) Exhibit spaces are available. Informational and educational exhibits will be on display throughout the event with plenty of break time worked into the schedule. Does your organization have a message that should be heard ? Do you have educational materials that would add to our meeting's theme? Then please consider being an I&E exhibitor. As always, the Turf Valley Resort provides outstanding meeting facilities with an easily accessible location. Follow the links or contact the MFA office at mdforests@hereintown.net or 301-895-5369 for details.
The MFA Silent Auction raises funds to further MFA's mission and educational programs. Items range from small to large, practical to whimsical, hand-crafted wood to collectibles. Events such as guided hunting or fishing trips also draw a lot of interest. Anyone wishing to donate to the Silent Auction can do so by contacting Silent Auction Coordinators Ken and Donna Gibbs at kag2@newpagecorp.com or the MFA office at mdforests@hereintown.net to arrange for pick up or delivery.
All participants and donors will be recognized in the event program, our newsletter, and on our website as our thank-you for your support. As a 501(c)(3), donations to MFA are tax deductible.
Follow link above for Information and Educational Exhibit rate and form.
Deadline to reserve space is September 30th. Space assigned as fees are received.
HOW TO REGISTER
Pre-registration for all events is required by October 27, 2006
OR click this link to download a pdf version..
Share this info with others!Email this link http://mdforests.org/AM2006.htm to others who would also like to learn!
