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We have exciting news to share! The American Loggers Council (ALC) met in September and selected Children’s Hospital of Alabama to be the beneficiary of their auction event. The two main items that were auctioned off: a Keith Urban guitar, and a Stihl Chainsaw. The guitar sold for an amazing $3,750 and the chainsaw (which was sold once then donated back to be sold again) went for $5,400. In addition to the guitar and chainsaw, cash donations were given as members of the ALC came in/out of the event. I’m thrilled to inform you that a grand total of $10,200 was raised for your hospital!!! It was a great event and probably the most successful one we’ve been a part of through the ALC.
Mark your calendars!
For the 22nd year Mark Mowrey and our many other volunteers will be spending the third weekend of August (this year August 16-18) at the Woodsmen’s Field Days in Boonville New York.
Mark Mowrey, who has chaired the NYS Log-a-Load for Kids for the past 20+ years has a goal this year to raise $25,000 in this one weekend. This will help them to hopefully reach the 2019 goal of $35,000 to donate to CMN.
Thank you in advance, and wish us luck!! Gillian MowreyNYS Log-a-Load
July 29, 2019
Dear Log A Load For Kids Advisory Committee:
Over the last few months Deb Hawkinson, Forest Resources Association (FRA) and Lee Anne Fitzgerald, Log A Load (LAL) Chair, have been in discussions about the Log A Load For Kids Foundation operating as a 501©3 without the administrative support of FRA.
LAL has strengthened its brand across the country over the years, and there is an interest to have the foundation expand its financial support and engagement to other forestry groups. This includes broader support of donations at the business level to support national projects that serve to promote and heighten the awareness of state LAL efforts.
FRA has served as the administrator of LAL for 26 years, and this role has evolved over time. FRA originally became involved to help spread LAL’s philanthropic efforts that began in South Carolina to across the country. This mission has been accomplished as we have all watched LAL become a successful foundation supporting Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) hospitals nationwide.
LAL Board Members Sherri Hansen, Rich Palermo and Lisa Medici have been involved in conversations about the future vision of Log A Load, and LAL leadership agrees with the expansion of national support as it looks to strengthen its outreach.
Log a Load for Kids is a top 15 corporate sponsor at Children’s Miracle Network and the only grass-roots campaign of its kind! The organization is standing tall against Wal-Mart, Sam’s, Costco, ACE, Panda Express, Delta, Marriott and more. Its growth into 28+ states is too much for the chair to cover solely. There have been talks of adding regional national directors to assist with attending all the logging industries conferences and support regional activities as needed.
LAL would like the ability to solicit corporate sponsors to help underwrite travel expenses. Currently, LAL relies heavily on CMNH to pay for the annual meeting in Orlando, purchase promotional items, and most recently manage the website and promotion on social media. While attending CMN Hospital week in Orlando is exciting, a dedicated time for yearly planning would be ideal. This time could be in conjunction with one of the many logging conferences or state forestry associations. The goal would be to exchange corporate underwriting for advertisement on LAL webpage and newsletters.
Lastly, is the wish to reorganize the group for success. LAL current advisory board needs to be updated to make sure all states are included. In addition, setup a National Board of Directors, Regional Directors and an
Advisory Committee. There are a lot of talented folks in the LAL group and together the organization can continue to grow.
LAL wishes to thank FRA for their tremendous support for 26 years! LAL would not be where it is today if FRA had not gotten involved.
The next step is to ensure a smooth transition moving forward to ensure the future strength of LAL. Please let either Deb or Lee Anne know if you have questions or would like additional details.
Jay Wolfe was recently awarded the ‘Volunteer Of The Year’ at the 2019 Forest Resources Association (FRA) Annual Convention.Jay also received recognition for this award during Children’s Hospitals Week, an Annual Event held by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Jay’s selfless hours serving his local hospital, church and overall community are a big part of why he was nominated. Jay has a special place in his heart for children and their overall care and wellness. His efforts and generosity embody what Log A Load for kids is all about.
The Forest Resources Association (FRA) recently awarded top loggers across the country during their Annual Meetings this week.
“We really appreciate getting to use the facility every year. We started from $5,000 our first year to $174,000 in 2018, she said. “We have come a long way from the beginning and are so thankful for everyone’s participation in this event.”
Klays for Kids is a fundraising event that is sponsored by Log-a-load for Kids and the South Carolina Forestry Association. All money raised will be donated to the new MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital that is slated to open in October.
Two hundred and twenty-eight shooters of all ages lined the course during the early morning hours to shoot clay targets and compete for prizes, but most importantly they were able donate to a worthy cause.
In the clay shooting competition, Will Hemingway won the Youth Class and Ron Poston won the Logger Class. Jackson Lowder, Billy Hemingway and Jay Broan were winners in the Lewis Classes.
The Piedmont District Log A Load for kid’s fundraiser was held this weekend in LaFayette. It was kicked off early Saturday morning with 43 registered teams of men, women and teens.The shoot consisted of a 50 skeet course with 12 stations. While the main focus of Log A Load is to raise money for the children’s charity CHIPS, it was also a fun family day! 
A large number of organizations displayed all kinds of logger toys and equipment at the Oaks in LaFayette.
There were buggies, trucks and several pieces of large logging equipment. Larry Calhoun won the gun sponsored by Reynolds that was raffled off. Mandy Cain recognized Chris’s son who sold over 300 gun raffle tickets himself. Cain also thanked the Oaks Gun Club and Glenn and Tammy Morgan for hosting the event.
There was a silent auction and a live auction, which included everything from Martha Sander’s red velvet cake to a Husqvarna Zero Turn Lawn mower from Tallassee Power Equipment. Auctioneer Dr. Crowder and helper Walter Allen had their hands full with so many people interacting in the fun of a live auction. With everyone knowing the money was going to a good cause, the price of most of the items went high.
One logger said “It is not about what you win at the auction it is just about having fun and making a donation to kids.” Martha Sanders cake went for $610.00!
Mandy Cain the organizer of the Log A Load said, ” This was another successful year. We had a good turn out. One team registered was all the way from Yucca, Arizona. One hundred percent of the proceeds from this weekend will go to Children’s CHIPS program.”
CHIPS Children’s Hospital Intervention and Prevention Services has been an outpatient center at Children’s of Alabama since 1995 where children who have experienced suspected abuse and their families impacted by suspected abuse can come for support, hope, and healing. Deb Schneider thanked Mandy Cain for all of her work and told the crowd gathered that the Piedmont District was one the of the most generous groups they had who supported their organization.
The game results: Skeet Team Results 1st place team: The Lane Train (Lane Aldridge, Josh Aldridge, Crystal Townsend, Brady Edmonton Score 160) 2nd place was Alabama Environmental Forest with a score of 151 and 3rd place was the Potts Team with a score of 149; Skeet Top Female shooter was Crystal Townsend 38 score; Top Male Shooter was Josh Aldridge 39 score; Youth 8-11 was CJ Pike score 28; Youth 12-17 Jacob Oliver score 39 tied with Dylan Williams score 39 Oliver won in a shoot off; Loader Contest was won by Nick Dodgen with a time of 303..99, Ryan Moncus won the cooler donated by Truckwox for long shot.
As reported by Jody Stewart-Correspondent
Come join us!
Pennsylvania loggers will drive through downtown State College to deliver donated logs to benefit local children’s hospitals.
The parade will depart from the State College Spikes parking lot adjacent to Penn State’s Beaver Stadium at 10:00 a.m.
After the parade, join us at the Ag Progress Days site, where children can see trucks up close and adults can learn more about the Pennsylvania Timber Show.
Event sponsors: Pennsylvania Forest Products Association and The Pennsylvania Forestry Association To enter the Log-A-Load Charity Parade, contact the PA Forest Products Association at 1-800-232-4562.
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The Log A Load Parade is fast becoming a tradition at the biennial PA Timber Show. It is an opportunity to to shine your truck up and show it off to to your industry peers. Every dollar donated to Log A Load For Kids goes directly to the Children’s Miracle Network to help these brave children in their time of need. Register today to join us for this fun event, or if you can’t participate, then please consider a donation to this worthwhile cause.
Brant Forcey
Timber Show Chairman
Spring 2019
Happy 31th Anniversary Log A Load state forestry and logging association members!
We have compiled the 2018 fundraising numbers. Together our state logging and forestry associations have raised over $2.3 million as a national partner for CMN Hospitals. Log A Load For Kids is one of the top 15 partners for CMN Hospitals. Thank you for your dedication and continued support of your local CMN Hospital. In 2018 Log A Load for kids will reach the incredible 30- year fundraising total of $50 million. This total has been raised through your local fundraising efforts.
We kicked off our 31th anniversary celebration together March 21st in Orlando at the CMN Hospital’s Celebration. For those of you who attended and participated on the phone conference, thank you for a great annual meeting. It was great to hear the fundraisers that your state associations participated in and we appreciate your taking the time to share your successful fundraising events with our participating states.
We are proud to announce our Volunteer of the year – Jay Wolfe from Savannah, Tennessee. Jay first began working with Log A Load for Kids in 1998 and is employed by Hankins Forest Products. Since 1998 Jay has organized the Richard Jones Memorial Log A Load For Kids Golf Tournament, which has raised over $500,000.00 for the LaBonheur Children’s Hospital. He has also helped with many other fundraising events in Tennessee.
We would like to thank Jay and all the volunteers who were nominated, there were some incredible stories of support! Thanks also to all the volunteers who continue each year to support their local children’s hospital through Log A Load for Kids. We know there are many volunteers who spend endless hours planning and putting together fundraising events. We look forward to the annual Forest Resources meeting so we can reward and thank Jay for all his hard work and dedication to Log A Load For Kids in Tennessee.
As I hand over the gavel to our next chair person, I would like to thank all of you for your heartfelt support the past several years as the Log A Load For Kids Foundation Chair. I will cherish all the friendships we have made and look forward to continuing to support and volunteer for Log A Load For Kids.
Please welcome Lee Anne Fitzgerald from New Orleans with Retif Oil & Fuel, formally from Arkansas. I know she will a great leader for Log A Load For Kids Foundation, as she has been in Arkansas.
I am sure many of you have seen first-hand the incredible work at these children’s hospitals. Log A Load donations ensure that the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals have the medical equipment and supplies necessary to be able to treat sick and injured children in your community, giving hope to millions of kids in need. These children’s hospitals are there to treat our families, friends, neighbors and co-workers. Thank you for your help in ensuring this great work continues.
We have so many generous volunteers and donors who are willing to help with our fundraising efforts! Thank you for your generous and heartfelt efforts on behalf of children’s hospitals.
Sincerely
Sherri Hansen
Chair, Log A Load for Kids Foundation
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