PLC Member Weekly Update Sept. 2, 2022
In this Issue:
Log A Load Golf Tournaments – Our Southern Maine Tournament set a new record last week! You can still help us help Maine Kids by donating to or sponsoring our Northern Tournament!
MLOP Graduation – Sept. 15, RSVP Now!
MLOP Contractor Visits – Come meet future employees!
ALC Annual Meeting – PLC Members please attend to support incoming President Andy Irish!
FSC Invitation – Maine Master Loggers Encouraged to Attend Portland Event
Cost Calculators – Members Only
PLC Store – Many items for sale
Safety Resources – CPR/First Aid – If your employees need CPR – let Jess know at jessica@maineloggers.com and we will set up a free class at your shop!
Trucking – Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program Applications Open
Classified listings – Check them out!
Member Discounts – Many to choose from
Logging News – Latest headlines
Log A Load Golf Tournaments
New Record Southern Maine!
The Professional Logging Contractors (PLC) of Maine held its fourth annual Log A Load for Maine Kids Southern Maine Golf Tournament Friday, Aug. 26 in Lovell, raising a record $44,207 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals in Maine! READ MORE
Thank you to our sponsors, donors, volunteers, teams and supporters for making the event a success!
Our Northern Maine Log A Load for Kids Golf Tournament on September 16 in Lincoln is now sold out! You can still help us help Maine kids by donating or taking advantage of remaining sponsorship opportunities at the Northern Tournament. Check out the link below and let’s make miracles happen together!
RSVP Now!
The Mechanized Logging Operations Program (MLOP) will hold it’s graduation at 1 p.m., Sept. 15 at the class active harvest site in Summit Township. Please RSVP below!
RSVP HERE
Contractors invited to visit MLOP program and meet students! Find your next employee!
Members,
The Mechanized Logging Operations Program (MLOP) class underway in the woods northeast of Old Town is less than two weeks from graduation (Sept. 15th).
Do you need to hire a new operator? Seven of the current students are available for employment and have identified the regions of the state where they would prefer to work. Learn more HERE.
If you would like to learn more about these students or would like to set up an interview, contact Donald Burr at (207)-356-1541 and let him know what position(s) you are seeking to fill.
Contractors are invited to visit the program anytime! Just contact Don to set up a visit!
PLC Members encouraged to attend 2022 ALC Annual Membership Meeting Sept. 22-24
PLC Board Member Andy Irish to become ALC President
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PLC Members are encouraged to attend the 2022 American Logger’s Council (ALC) Annual Membership Meeting Sept. 22-24 in Branson, Missouri, where PLC Board Member Andy Irish will become the next ALC President. The PLC would like as many Members as possible to attend the meeting to show support for Andy and represent Maine. If you have any questions, please contact Dana Doran at executivedirector@maineloggers.com or 207-688-8195. More information including online registration and a paper registration option are available through the links below. Register now!
FSC Invitation – PLC Members Encouraged to Attend Portland Event
The Forest Stewardship Council US invites you to an informal happy hour to meet FSC US President, Derik Frederiksen, the board of directors, and an array of partners from around Maine and New England.
When: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Where: Halo at the Point, 20 Van Aken Way, Portland, ME.
Derik and the board will share FSC priorities in the United States, including around climate and ecosystem services, and ways to generate value for certified companies and forest owners. If you are passionate about forests and sustainability, this will be a great networking opportunity.
Light appetizers and drinks will be served.
Please RSVP to info@us.fsc.org.
PLC Members Only!
Equipment Cost Calculators Available
Members,
With expenses rising rapidly in the industry we know you are struggling to get a handle on your costs. This is a great time to utilize the cost calculators created in 2021 for PLC Members.
These new, easy to use, logging equipment and log trucking cost calculators are available on the PLC Members Only section of our web site You may access this private section of the web site with your member login or set up a login HERE.
These calculators allow you to quickly estimate the hourly cost of operation for any piece of your equipment.
DISCLAIMER: These calculators are being made available for your business use as a member benefit. They produce equipment estimates and are not official products of the PLC nor should they be used for negotiation purposes.
PLC Online Store
Looking for great PLC items and apparel? Gifts? First Aid packs, safety items and more? You will find them at the new PLC Online Store on our web site. Ordering is easy.
CHECK IT OUT HERE
Safety Resources
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CPR/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens certification: Did you know your employees are required to have this training every two years? If your employees need this training in 2022, contact Jessica at Jessica@maineloggers.com or 207-688-8195 and the PLC will schedule training in your area. THIS TRAINING IS FREE TO MEMBERS!
Featured HumpDay Safety Videos – Dehydration and Wheel Safety
UPCOMING TRAINNGS
September 13 & 22, 2022
VIA ZOOM
9:00am – 11:00am
Leading Change
Presented by: David Ciullo of Career Management Associates
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September 15 & 27, 2022
VIA ZOOM
9:00am – 11:00am
Giving and Receiving Employee Feedback
Presented by: Kelly Flagg of Career Management Associates – September 15th
David Ciullo of Career Management Associates – September 27th
Trucking
Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program
The Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program (SDAP) opened its application portal for participation on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Created by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the program acknowledges that safety is the highest priority for truck drivers. SDAP will help individuals between 18 – 20 explore interstate trucking careers and assist trucking companies in hiring and training new drivers through rigorous training standards – pairing each young driver with an experienced mentor. For more information, please view the SDAP Public Information Webinar that covers training qualifications, participation requirements, and instructions about the application process.
Please contact safedriver@dot.gov with any additional questions.
Logging Industry News
Gov. Mill and Sen. Collins visit Houlton to Celebrate LP Factory Expansion
Maine Gov. Janet Mills and U.S. Sen. Susan Collins were in Aroostook County Wednesday to celebrate the grand opening of the newly converted Louisiana-Pacific (LP) Building Solutions facility in New Limerick.
New Madawaska bridge twice as long as old bridge
MADAWASKA, Maine — The new Madawaska-Edmundston International Bridge is taking a distinctive shape. The structure is diagonal across the St. John River instead of straight across like the current bridge.
How will the latest State tax changes impact you?
Registration is now open for the 2022 State Tax Symposium (Online) presented by Maine Revenue Services
Member Discounts
TRUCKING DISCOUNTS THROUGH THE ALC!
PLC Members, because the PLC is a member of the American Loggers Council YOU are entitled to special discounts on truck purchases! Click on the brand names below to learn more!
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Fabian Oil Discount
Traction Heavy Duty Special
Wallingford’s Discounts
Maine Trailer Discounts
Scandinavian Forestry Equipment
PLC Members get a 5% discount on culverts purchased at Treeline and Frank Martin & Sons
Hale Trailer discounts for PLC Members on new trailer purchases! Call Neal at 207-232-7969 for details!
Cross Arena Discounts for PLC!
Classifieds
PLC Classified Section
Check out the equipment and job opportunities our members have listed at the LOGGING ZONE! If you have equipment for sale, are looking to buy, are looking for employees, or
Preferred Supporting Members
Enhanced Supporting Members
