An expanded meeting format—two nights and three days— provided participants additional networking opportunities. On Tuesday, October 4, recreational events included golf and sporting clays, followed by the AFA Board of Directors meeting and dinner on your own.

After a day of general sessions on the 5th, we adjourned for the always-popular popular fish fry.

Click here to download the PowerPoint presentations from the speakers.

The meeting concluded Thursday morning with a unique showcase of AFA award winners and their contributions to our community.

Logger of the Year - Larry Morgan, Fordyce

Outstanding Tree Farmers - Bobby and Kathy Johnson, Cherry Valley

Communicator of the Year - Charles Purtle, Prescott

Outstanding Project Learning Tree Educator - Kathy Rusert, Mena

Log A Load For Kids Volunteer of the Year - Mike Pennington, Monticello

Legislators of the Year - Rep. Jeff Wardlaw, Warren; Rep. Bruce Westerman, Hot Springs; and Rep. Tommy Wren, Melbourne