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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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”

5. 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

6. Clark W. Seely, CF
Phone: (cell)
Address: 3358 Caterina Dr
New Smyrna Beach, FL
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