Southeast FSC Meeting Announcement

The Center for Forest and Wood Certification has recently been made aware of the following meeting announcement that might be interesting to our stakeholders interested in FSC certification. Several managing partners of the Center are planning on attending.

 

 

ATLANTA, GEORGIA

October 24, 2012

 

 

If you have questions, please contact Darrel Pendris, FSC Southeast Regional Manager (d.pendris@us.fsc.orgor 540-313-2243).

 

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Agenda: 

8:00-9:00AM           Parking & Registration 
*Note that preregistration is required for Home Depot security

9:00-10:15AM           Opening Plenary Session 
This session will provide broad perspective on FSC’s structure and history, both globally and within the region.

FSC would like to extend a special thanks to our hosts at The Home Depot for providing the day’s facilities and refreshments.

MC – Ian Hanna, Director of Business Development, FSC-US 
Welcome Address – Ron Jarvis, VP of Merchandising & Sustainability, The Home Depot
Keynote Address – Don Finkell, CEO, Anderson Hardwood Floors & Shaw Hardwood
FSC Global Perspectives – Kim Carstensen,Director General, FSC - IC
FSC in the U.S. – Corey Brinkema, President, FSC-US

10:15-11:30AM           Understanding FSC Growth & Business Potential 
This panel discussion will explore the market drivers and trends behind FSC growth in the Southeast,
examining what’s working, who’s buying and why.

Moderator – Corey Brinkema, President, FSC-US 

      Panelists: 

Ellen Chappell, Project Manager, Hewlett Packard 
Lewis Fix, VP of Sustainable Business & Brand Management, Domtar
Kent Gilges, Managing Member, Conservation Forestry
Ron Jarvis, VP of Merchandising & Sustainability, The Home Depot
Linda Walker,Manager - Global Forest & Trade Network North America, World Wildlife Fund
Lisa Morden, Global Sustainability Leader, Kimberly-Clark Professional
Teri Shanahan, VP of Sustainability, International Paper

11:30-11:45AM            Break 

11:45-12:45PM            Connecting Supply & Demand – Let’s Get Specific 
This rapid fire session will highlight the specific policy drivers and needed products of several major corporate
buyers with FSC preference policies, as well as the new business to business product finder website, FSC Marketplace.

Moderator – Ian Hanna, Director of Business Development, FSC-US 

      Presenters:

Updates on FSC’s Position in LEED - Corey Brinkema, President, FSC-US 
Kathleen Baker (invited), Manager of Operations– Planning & Print Strategy, Sprint
Yalmaz Siddiqui, Senior Director – Environmental Strategy, Office Depot
Understanding the FSC Marketplace Online Platform – Ian Hanna
Other consumer brand and retailer representatives to be announced.

12:45-1:45PM              Lunch 

1:45-3:30PM               Putting the Pieces Together – Models & Resources for 
                                         Forest Management & Chain of Custody Certification 

Moderator – Gary Dodge, Director of Science & Certification 

      Presenters: 
FSC Tools, Resources & Support in the Southeast - Darrel Pendris, Southeast Regional Manager, FSC-US
FSC Tools, Resources & Support in the Southeast - Dr. Jeffrey Stringer, PhD, Center for Forest and Wood Certification
Family Forests & Group Certificate Development - Foster Dickard (invited), Alabama Treasure Forest Association
Family Forests & Group Certificate Development - Jim Sitts, Appalachian Timber Manager, Columbia Forest Products
Chain of Custody, Trademark, & Online Claims Updates - Emily Crumley, Systems Integrity Manager, FSC International Center 

3:30-4:00PM               Closing Plenary Session 
The Carbon Canopy Project -- Speakers to be announced
Closing Comments – Darrel Pendris, Southeast Regional Manager, FSC-US

4:00-5:00PM               Networking Reception

 

If you have questions, please contact Darrel Pendris, FSC Southeast Regional Manager (d.pendris@us.fsc.org or 540-313-2243).