National Hardwood Magazine - May 2023

Anthony Hammond, Roy Anderson Lumber Co. Inc., Tompkinsville, KY; Jim Black, Sam Carey Lumber Company, Germantown, TN;
Chip Underwood, Thompson Appalachian Hardwoods Inc., Huntland, TN; and Keith Byrge, La-Z-Boy Inc., Dayton, TN
58th Annual KFIA Meeting Features
Exhibits, Legislative Updates
Lexington, KY–Members and guests of the Kentucky
Forest Industries Association (KFIA) met
here recently at the Embassy Suites to celebrate
the organization’s 58th Annual Meeting. This year’s
theme was “One Team - One Goal.”
The John C. Smith Memorial Golf Scramble, held at
the Houston Oaks Golf Course, kicked off the event.
U-C Coatings LLC sponsored a $500 cash shootout.
KFIA’s Board of Directors also met to conduct a quarterly
meeting to discuss business, along with the results
of 2023 legislative session. The day ended with a
welcome reception.
The exhibitor’s hall opened the next day, which began
with the Opening Session, featuring speakers
who discussed legislative updates, the Real American
Hardwood Coalition promotion, and endangered species
and timber sales opportunities with Kentucky Fish
& Wildlife.
The KFIA/KY Tree Farm Awards Luncheon was held
Photos By Paul Miller Jr., Terry Miller and Chris Fehr
in conjunction with the KFIA Business Meeting, where
new officers were elected and outstanding individuals
were recognized for their achievements in the forest
industry community. Also honored were the Kentucky
Tree Farmer and Logger of the Year for their accomplishments
to support forestry and the wood industry.
The SFI/SIC Committee meeting held open discussion
on certification issues and funding of current projects
by SFI members.
Additionally, the ever-popular Robinson Lumber
Company/Houchens Insurance Group Hospitality Suite
welcomed attendees for networking opportunities while
enjoying fresh seafood from Louisiana and cocktails.
The final day of the KFIA Annual Meeting included
an Open Session that covered the tie markets, health
insurance for businesses and the new Kentucky Forestry
Works Program, which is designed to get young
people more interested in working in the wood products
industry. n
Learn more about this organization by visiting www.kfia.org.
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