Preliminary Schedule
Council of Eastern Forest Technician Schools (CEFTS) Annual Meeting
August 7-10, 2013
Thompson School of Applied Science
University of New Hampshire
291 Mast Road
Durham, NH
Wednesday, August 7th
Attendees arrive and check in to accommodations.
6 pm – Welcome and cookout followed by a quick meeting of the Executive Committee.
Thursday, August 8th
8 am – Leave UNH and travel to state capital in Concord NH.
9 am – Visit with the following agencies:
- NH State Forester
- NH Timberland Owner’s Association
- Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests
Noon – Lunch on the Road
1 pm – Visit New England Wood Pellet for a discussion of wood heat and a tour of the facility
3 pm – Visit the Fox State Forest for a discussion on Forest Health
Return to UNH
6 pm – Dinner
Friday, August 9th
8 am – Leave UNH
9 am – Visit Sanborn Farm, living agriculture and forestry history
Noon- Lunch on the Road
1 pm – CEFTS Business Meeting
3 pm – Visit Public Service of NH Schiller station for a discussion of wood to electric energy and a tour of the facility
6 pm – New England Clambake Dinner
Saturday, August 10th
Attendees depart
Council of Eastern Forest Technician Schools Annual Meeting
August 7th to 10th 2013
Registration Form
Attendee Name _____________________________________________________________
School Name _____________________________________________________________
City _____________________________ State/Province ____________
Zip ___________
Day Phone ___________________________
Cell Phone ___________________________
e-mail address _____________________________________________________________
The cost for the meeting is $30 per person. Payment is due upon arrival. We accept cash and checks in US Funds.
Return Registration Forms by July 15, 2012 to:
Matt Chagnon
47 Silver Street
Farmington, NH 03835
Housing
- We have reserved a block of rooms at the Day’s Inn Dover Durham at 481 Central Avenue, Dover, NH 03820 which is about 10 minutes from campus.
- The cost for the 3 days is $330.78 including tax and a continental breakfast.
- Be sure to say that you are part of the CEFTS group and make reservations by August 1st to get this rate.
- You can make reservations by calling 603-742-0400.
- There are a number of other hotels in the Durham/Dover/Portsmouth area where you could also stay.
Transportation
- We will have a van to pick up and drop off folks at the Days Inn each day and for transportation to all CEFTS functions.
- The closest airport is in Manchester, NH (MHT) which is about an hour from Durham.
- We can arrange for you to be picked up there if you let us know ahead of time.
Questions? Contact:
Matt Chagnon
603-828-5070
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