Expo Program

SCLC Presents the 76th Annual Forest Products & Construction Equipment Exposition
Shasta District Fairgrounds 1890 Briggs St. Anderson CA 96007

The 2024 Expo is over!

We would like to thank everyone who attended. You can review the program below for posterity.

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – “LTO Training” Class # 1
Location: Anderson VFW Hall- 2 Day Class
2-day training. Licensed Timber Operator
Must Pre-Register with SCLC | Fee: $75

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – “Incident Safety Awareness for Hired Vendors”
Location:  Shasta District Fairgrounds, Fusaro Hall
This safety training class will allow attendees to receive an “Interagency Emergency Equipment Operator Card” issued by Cal Fire and U.S. Forest Service through the State Fire Marshalls Office.  When properly equipped, persons with the “Vendor Card” can work on fires under Cal Fire or Forest Service command.

Instructor’s:  Tom Fields, Fire Science Instructor with Shasta-Trinity Regional Occupation Program and Assistant Chief, Palo Cedro Fire Department.  Gary Lyons, retired Battalion Chief, Cal Fire.

Class size is limited to 40 students.
Registration Fee $175 – Lunch provided

To register contact:
SCLC
Phone:  (530) 222-1290 | Email:  [email protected]
2 Units ACL Pro Logger CE Credits and LANC Certified Logger CE Credits

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. LTO  Class # 1   (Day 2)
Day 2 of Class #1 Licensed Timber Operator Training
Location: VFW Hall Anderson

8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.   Logger’s Association of Northern California presents “First Aid/CPR”
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds Ferrari Hall
Fee: $75 for those who register and are not members of Logger’s Association of California. Ne elective Certified Logger CE Credit Units but provides “Proof of CPR”, for annual renewal as LANC Certified Loggers

9:00 a.m. to Conclusion – 43rd Annual Golf Tournament
Shotgun Start - Check-In 8:00 am
Location:  Gold Hills Golf Club, Redding, CA
Entry fee $75 – Lunch and Special prizes included.
Entry limited to first 120 paid entries.

Contact:
Paul Violett
Phone: (530) 675-2343 | Email:  [email protected]

9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - Associated California Loggers presents: “Risk Management”
Location:  Shasta District Fairgrounds, Fusaro Hall
Sponsored by Associated California Loggers, and presented by Capital City CPR LLC, Ryan Armstrong.
Fee for registration $75
2 Units ACL Pro Logger CE Credit

Contact:
Capital City CPR
Website: www.capcitycpr.com

12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Media Logging Contest
Location:  Shasta District Fairgrounds, Joe Spear Judging Arena.
Join local media celebrities as they compete for the coveted Logging Conference Trophy

1:00 p.m. to– 5:00 p..m   Associated California Loggers presents: “First Aid/CPR”- Stop the Bleed
Location:  Shasta District Fairgrounds Fusaro Hall
Sponsored by Associated California Loggers and presented by Capital City CPR LLC Ryan Armstrong
Fee $89 | Fee ACL Members $80
4 Units ACL Pro Logger CE Credit (for first-time Pro Loggers).  No elective Pro Logger CE Units but provides “Proof of CPR” for annual renewal as Pro Loggers.

To register Contact:  
Capital City CPR
Website: www.capcitycpr.com

Thursday Morning Events

8:00 a.m.to 11:00 a.m.  Ginn Fizz Breakfast – Doors open at 7:30 a.m.
Location:  Shasta District Fairgrounds, Fusaro Hall
Bullwhackers TBD.
You must have a ticket to attend this event.

Join your logging and construction industry friends to kick off the start of the Logging Conference.  Breakfast, eye openers, Keynote address, memorials and awards will be featured.
2 LANC Qualified Logging Professional Credits (QLP)
1 Unit ACL Pro Logger Credit

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. “LTO Training”  Class#2  (Day 1)
Location: VFW Hall Anderson
Fee: $75 | Must be registered through SCLC

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  Education Day – By Invitation Only
Location:  Shasta District Fairgrounds
Each year SCLC enlists the assistance of volunteers which include Professional Foresters, Loggers, Resource Professionals, Agency Staff, Scientists, Business Owner’s and Landowners. Local and regional students are introduced to the Timber and Construction Industries and careers in the Forest Products Industry.

11:00 a.m.  Exhibits Open at Shasta District Fairgrounds

11:30 a.m. to Conclusion – Presidents Ax Throw and Luncheon
Location:  Shasta District Fairgrounds, Joe Spear Judging Arena and Cattlewomen’s.
The competition is fierce as the Sierra-Cascade Logging Conference Past Presidents compete for the bull’s eye.  Winner takes home the Mike Balcom Award!

Thursday Afternoon Events

1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. USDA update on IRSC, BPA and G-Z Stewardship Contracts
Location:  Fusaro Hall
Moderator:  Kirby Molen  
2 Units ACL Pro Logger Credits
2 LANC Qualified Logging Professional Credits (QLP)

1:30 p.m.to 2:30 p.m.  Logging Sports Women’s Rookie Underhand Championship
Location:  Shasta District Fairgrounds, Joe Spear Judging Arena
Join the action as College Teams from across California compete in traditional logging sports events including chopping, whip-sawing, ax throwing, and choker-setting, among others.  Stihl chain saws and safety gear provided by Al’s Saw Shop.

2:30 p.m. to Completion Logging Sports Demos and Training with Schools

3:00 pm to 4:30 pm Panel Discussion –Business Development in the Timber Industry
Location:  Shasta District Fairgrounds, Fusaro Hall
Moderator:   D.H. Scott & Co
Best practices for growing and maintaining your business.
2 Units ACL Pro Logger Credits
2 LANC Qualified Logging Professional Credits (QLP)

5:00 p.m.  Exhibits Close

Thursday Evening Events

4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – SCLC Board of Directors Meeting
Location: Ferrari Hall

4:00 p.m.to 5:30 p.m. -Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Forestry and Natural Resources Alumni Mixer
Location:  Fall River Brewery 4001 Eastside Road, Redding, CA 96001.
Contact:  Sarah Oldson (530) 251-3278 | Email:  [email protected]

5:30 p.m.  President’s Reception and Vendor Dinner
Location:  Shasta District Fairgrounds, Fusaro Hall
You must have a ticket to attend this event.

Friday Morning Events

7:00 a.m. to Conclusion – Alumni Breakfasts
Cal Poly Humboldt - Forestry Alumni Breakfast Sponsored by Trinity River Lumber Company
Location:  Gaia Hotel – Doors open at 6:30 a.m. for drinks
Contact:  Greg Kostick (530) 532-0621 or 515-2345

7:30 a.m. to Conclusion – Cal Forester’s Alumni Breakfast
Location:  C.R. Gibbs American Grille, 2300 Hilltop Dr. Redding, CA.
Contact:  Don Beaty (530) 524-1793 | Email:  [email protected]

8:00am to 4:30 pm – LTO Training Class # 2  (Day 2)
Location: Anderson VFW Hall

8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – FFA High School Forestry Team Competition
Location:  Ferrari Hall and outdoors as required by competition

8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  Ag Instructor- Career Awareness Occupational Opportunities- Professional Development
Location:  SCLC History Tent off Main Street by Gazebo
Panel of presenters from Private Business Sector and Government Agencies discuss emerging Employment Opportunities. Sierra Pacific Industries- Reforestation and other employment opportunities, USFS, CCC., FIT. CATA approved for Ag Instructor Professional Development hours.

9:00 a.m.  Exhibits Open at Shasta District Fairgrounds

10:00 a.m.to  11:30 a.m.  Panel Discussion Technology and Its Role in the Logging Industry of the Future
Location:  Shasta District Fairgrounds, Fusaro Hall
A presentation on emerging technology in the Timber harvesting industry. Including autonomous harvesting equipment and machine mounted sensors to map and document harvests. Presentations by Kodama Systems and EarthForce.
2 Units ACL Pro Logger Credits
2 LANC Qualified Logging Professional Credits (QLP)

11:00 a.m. to Conclusion – Jerry Bryant Ladies Day Luncheon
Location:  Win-River Casino Hotel “Eagle Room” – Redding, CA
You must have a ticket to attend this event.

10:30 am to 1:00 pm - Logging Sports Exhibition
Location:  Shasta District Fairgrounds, Joe Spear Judging Arena
Join the action as College Teams from across California compete with the Pro’s in traditional logging sports events including chopping, whip-sawing, choker-setting, and ax throwing, among others.
Stihl chainsaws and safety gear provided by Al’s Saw Shop, Redding, CA

Friday Afternoon Events

12:30 -2:00 p.m.  Cal Fire Forest Practice Update
Location:  Shasta District Fairgrounds, Fusaro Hall
Moderator:  Jim Ostrowski
Cal Fire staff will provide an update on the status of their Grant programs and changes to the Forest Practice Rules.
2 Units ACL Pro Logger Credits
2 LANC Qualified Logging Professional Credits (QLP)

2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. – Workforce Development and Hiring the next Generation
Location:  Fusaro Hall
Presenter:  Jonas Lindblom
An update on the Shasta College HELO program and some observation from instructor Jonas Lindblom about working with the next generation in the woods.
2 Units ACL Pro Logger Credits
2 LANC Qualified Logging Professional Credits (QLP)

5:00 pm -  Exhibits Close

Friday Evening Events

3:30 pm to 5:00 pm – California Women in Timber Reception
Location:  Redding Rodeo Association Clubhouse, Redding, CA
Come and meet the women in the California Women in Timber group and hear about their many activities and programs.  Enjoy complimentary appetizers and one free beverage at the no-host bar.

5:30 pm to Conclusion – Lumberjack Banquet & Education Auction – Doors open at 5:30
Location:  Redding Civic Auditorium, Redding, CA
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Dinner starts serving at 6:00 p.m.
You must have a ticket to attend this event.

Saturday Morning Events

6:30 am to 10:00 am - Truckers Seminar
Location:  Shasta District Fairgrounds, Fusaro Hall
Doors open at 6:30 a.m. – coffee, donuts, and breakfast burritos provided.
Door prize tickets $5 – Check at the door for prizes.  Presentations by California Highway Patrol, California Air Resources Board, Pape Kenworth and California Trucking Association.

2 Units ACL Pro Logger Credits
2 LANC Qualified Logging Professional Credits (QLP)

9:00 am - Exhibits Open at Shasta District Fairgrounds

9:00 am to Conclusion – “Log Loader Skills Competition”
Location:  Shasta District Fairgrounds, Fairgrounds East Parking Lot
Test your log loading skills in the SCLC Log Loader Skills Competition.  Along with bragging rights, awards will be given for 1st through 5th place.
To participate in this event, Loader Operators must be a SCLC “Member” and are required to be sponsored by a company or be an owner/operator.
Contact:  Gary Warner (530) 941-4655 or 241-4000 | Email:  [email protected]

9:00 am to Conclusion - “Excavator Rodeo”
Location:  Shasta District Fairgrounds, Fairgrounds Infield
Can you dig it? Balance it?  That is the question that contestants from far and wide will try to answer.  Join us as we watch experienced excavator operators fight time and gravity to take home the prize money.  Equipment available to competitors will include CAT, Case, John Deere, Komatsu, and Link Belt excavators.
There is a $10 entry fee to participate in this event.
1st Prize - $1000 | 2nd Prize - $500 | 3rd Prize - $250
Contact:  Keith Foster (530) 941-7414 or (530) 221-2103

9:30 am to 3:30 pm - Logging Sports Exhibition
Location:  Shasta District Fairgrounds, Joe Spear Judging Arena
Join the action as College Teams from across California, Nevada, Arizona and Idaho compete.  Events include traditional logging sports; chopping, whip-sawing, choker-setting, and ax throwing, among others.
Stihl Chainsaws and safety gear provided by Al’s Saw Shop in Redding, CA

11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.  Wild Things, Wildlife Show
Location:  Shasta District Fairgrounds, Pepsi Pavilion (if inclement weather, Ferrari Hall)
Wild Things, Inc. was founded in 1987 for the explicit purpose of housing and caring for displaced wildlife and educating the public with a message of conservation and appreciation for natural wonders

Saturday Afternoon Events

12:30 p.m.  to  3:00 p.m.  Pro-Logging Sports Exhibition
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds - Joe Spear Judging Arena

2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. - Wild Things, Wildlife Show
Location:  Shasta District Fairgrounds, Pepsi Pavilion (if inclement weather, Ferrari Hall)
Wild Things, Inc. was founded in 1987 for the explicit purpose of housing and caring for displaced wildlife and educating the public with a message of conservation and appreciation for natural wonders.

3:00 p.m. -Sierra-Cascade Logging Conference Drawing
Drawing will be held at Shasta District Fairgrounds.  Winner need not be present to win - $20 donation.  Tickets for sale at Fairgrounds during the Equipment Expo.

This Year’s Drawing
First Place Winner – John Deere Tractor with mower, loader & box. INCLUDES TRAILER
Second Prize – $1000 Gift Card Sportsman’ Warehouse
Third Prize – $500.00 Cabela's Gift Card

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