PLC Member Weekly Update Sept. 9, 2022
In this Issue:
MLOP Graduation – Sept. 15, RSVP Now! Board meeting that morning!
MLOP Contractor Visits – Come meet future employees!
Log A Load Golf Tournaments – Northern Maine Tournament one week away! You can still help us help Maine Kids by donating!
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 – FMCSA removes ELDorado ELD from registered list
Classified listings – Check them out!
Member Discounts – Many to choose from
Logging News – Latest headlines
Mechanized Logging Operations Program Graduation and PLC Board Meeting Sept. 15! RSVP Now!
*PLC Board Meeting will be held before the graduation from 8 a.m.-noon at Randall Madden’s garage! Lunch provided!
Members, please join us next Thursday Sept. 15 for the day as we hold a full PLC Board meeting from 8 a.m.-noon at Randall Madden’s garage on the Stud Mill Road in Milford and then travel to the Mechanized Logging Operations Program (MLOP) harvest site in Summit Township to attend the graduation of the sixth class beginning at 1 p.m.
We ask that you RSVP for the events using the link below. We hope you can attend both, but please come for whatever portion of the day you can. The agenda for the board meeting will be coming out next week. Thank you and hope to see you all next Thursday!
More information on the MLOP graduation, including directions, is available HERE.
Dana
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 one week 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 Northern Maine Log A Load Golf Tournament Sept. 16
Our Northern Maine Log A Load for Kids Golf Tournament on September 16 in Lincoln is sold out, but you can still help us help Maine kids by donating. Check out the link below and let’s make miracles happen together! See you all next Friday!
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: Portland, ME. Full Directions available after RSVP
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
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has removed ELDorado ELD from the list of registered Electronic Logging Devices (ELD). FMCSA has placed ELDorado ELD on the Revoked Devices list due to the company’s failure to meet the minimum requirements established in 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, appendix A, effective September 7, 2022.
Logging Industry News
Law targeting Canadian log truckers hits a 1st Circuit jam
BOSTON (CN) — The First Circuit looked unlikely Wednesday to rule in favor of a Maine law that gives its residents an advantage when it comes to log-trucking jobs.
Madawaska’s Twin Rivers Paper plant secures $100M in financing
An injection of $100 million in capital to Twin Rivers Paper Co. in Madawaska will be used to refinance debt and provide working capital.
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
