WWPA Annual Meeting
Join other industry decision makers for education sessions on relevant management topics and key trends, and multiple networking events where you can connect with peers and business partners.
The NAWLA Leadership Summit + WWPA Annual Meeting is open to all decision makers within the forest products industry, including those from retailers, buying groups, jobbers, and all other segments across the supply chain.
Confirmed speakers that will be presenting at the event include leadership from Forest City Trading Group, Hanley Wood, and RISI. The popular "Legends of Lumber" panel will also return.
Online Annual Meeting registration and hotel reservations are hosted on the NAWLA website.
(Early Bird) Before February 15 After February 15 Spouse Fee | Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa Rate: $209/night |
For questions about the Annual Meeting, please email us at info@wwpa.org
2019 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, March 9 | ||
| 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | NAWLA Board of Directors Meeting | |
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Opening Ice Breaker All Registrants Welcome | |
Sunday, March10 | ||
| 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Registration Open | |
| 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast NAWLA and WWPA Committee Members Only | |
| 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | WWPA Quality Standards/Technical Committee Meeting | |
| 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | NAWLA Committee Meetings | |
| 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | NAWLA Joint Wrap-up Session | |
| 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Scenic Bike Tour Details coming soon. | |
| 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Wine, Dine + Nine Back by popular demand is the Wine, Dine + Nine golf tournament. Meet and network with industry leaders, their spouses, and attendees during a nine-hole round of golf. There will also be a lunch networking event prior to teeing off. | |
| 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Beers with Peers Join attendees for an afternoon drink and networking. | |
| 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Registration Open | |
| 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | NAWLA & WWPA Welcome Reception All Registrants Welcome | |
Monday, March 11 | ||
| 7:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Registration Open | |
| 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. | Spouse & Companion Workout Class Join other spouses for a morning workout class. All equipment and yoga mats will be provided and the class welcomes all skill levels! | |
| 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. | 10 Group Meetings | |
| 7:00 a.m. - 7:15 a.m. | WWPA Member Meeting | |
| 7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. | WWPA Board of Directors Meeting | |
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast & Table-tops | |
9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. | Legends of Lumber Panel | |
| 9:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. | Beverages & Table-tops | |
| 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Spouse & Companion Event Details coming soon. | |
| 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Education Session Speaker: Craig Johnston, Forest City Trading Group | |
| 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Beverages & Table-tops | |
| 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | CLT Panel | |
| 12:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. | Industry Luncheon & WWPA Awards Join us as we update attendees on the business of our organizations and recognize several attendees with industry awards, including the WWPA Master Lumberman and Safety Awards. | |
| 1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Education Session Speaker: Matt Graves, RISI | |
| 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Open Networking Break | |
| 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Chairman's Reception All Registrants Welcome | |
| 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. | Chairman's Dinner and Dance All registrants are welcome to join us for an evening with dinner and live music and a special recognition for NAWLA's 2018 and 2019 Chairmen and awards presentation. | |
Tuesday, March 12 | ||
7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Registration Open | |
| 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast & Table-tops | |
| 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Spouse & Companion Workout Class Join other spouses for a morning workout class. All equipment and yoga mats will be provided and the class welcomes all skill levels! | |
| 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. | Education Session Speaker: LT Gibson, U.S. LBM | |
| 8:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Beverages & Table-tops | |
| 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. | Education Session: Industry Challenges Speaker: John McManus, Vice President, Editorial Director, Hanley Wood | |
Western Wood Products Association represents softwood lumber manufacturers in the 12 Western states and Alaska.
Contact
Western Wood Products Association
1500 SW First Ave., STE 870
Portland, OR 97201
Phone: 503-224-3930
Fax: 503-224-3935
Email: info@wwpa.org