Pennsylvania Forestry Association: Conservation Banquet a Success

On March 5, 2022, we held our Conservation Banquet, “Raising Funds for Forestry Education,” at the Ramada Inn and Conference Center in State College, PA. The Pennsylvania Forestry Association (PFA) depends on this event to finance its forest conservation mission and invests dollars directly back into forestry education in Pennsylvania. 

We had an outstanding banquet, with 220 in attendance, after skipping last year’s event due to COVID-19 concerns. We sold 350 tickets and had a great evening with several raffles and auction items sold to benefit PFA. Mark your calendars for the next Conservation Banquet on March 4, 2023 and plan to join us. 

Versant Strategies has been excellently running the association management activities of PFA since August 2014. In the last year, Versant has made the strategic decision to step away from management and to concentrate on other activities. We thank them for their great service to PFA. 

After a search for a new management organization to support the operations of PFA, the Executive Committee has chosen Celesta Powell, owner and operator of Powell’s Presence in Spring Mills, PA, to take on the role. The day-to-day activities and correspondence transitioned during March. We welcome Celesta to our organization and look forward to a great relationship. 

For more information about PFA, visit their website at www.paforestry.org or call 800-835-8065. 

Written by Randy White, Pennsylvania Forestry Association President