NASF and SAF --- Common Values and Shared Interests Clark W. Seely CF, SAF Vice-President NASF Annual Meeting September 16, 2015

Perspective on the Profession “Forestry, like education, engineering and medicine, is a profession with many disciplines and specialties. There is a place in this broad profession for every interest and every personality. In SAF we want to “Grow the Pie” in all its dimensions, while maintaining our core beliefs, traditions and purpose. To do so we need your ideas, support and active participation.” - Bob Alverts, 2015 President - Clark Seely, 2015 Vice-President

Eight Key Priorities for 2015 Being responsive to member needs and delivering key relevant services Growing relationships and partnerships with allied professional societies and related organizations Identifying and preparing future SAF leaders Continuing our strong policy, education and science programs Retaining current members and recruiting new ones, particularly young professionals and students Generating new sources of revenue to expand SAFs financial health and stability Continuing to examine SAFs governance structure and developing a new SAF board policy and governance effort Preparing for and delivering a strong national convention in Baton Rouge, and state society meetings

NASF and SAF Common Values – Shared Interests A Strong Profession Professional Development and Continuing Education Professional Credentialing - Licensing, Registration, Certification Policy Development and Advocacy “Telling the Forestry Story”

Collaborative Call to Action Lead by Example Support for employees’ development, professional growth and leadership aspirations Support to the “broad field of forestry” – allied professionals Engagement with State-level SAF leadership – seek and involve Tell us how we’re doing – we want to know so we can improve

Clark W. Seely, CF Email: cseely2@cfl.rr.com Phone: 503-999-3475 (cell) Address: 3358 Caterina Dr New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarkseely