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COMMUNICATIONS CONVERSATION
Social Media Campaign Highlights Essential Role of Truck Drivers
In early December, the NCFA released “TRUCK DRIVERS – FORESTRY ESSENTIAL,” a major campaign that focuses on the importance of truck drivers to the forestry industry with regards to the planting season.
At the October Board of Directors meeting, the NCFA received resounding feedback asking for help in workforce development in this niche area. The NCFA collaborated with the Carolina Loggers Association, IFCO Seedlings, and ArborGen Seedlings, as well as the Forest Resources Association for quotes, images, and statistics on the importance of truck drivers during the planting season.
“Truck Drivers – Forestry Essential” was widely shared by our partners
and on the NCFA social media platforms, including Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter. Watch
for additional campaigns focused on truck drivers in 2022.
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Welcome to the World, NCFA Babies!
OUR NCFA STAFF EXPERIENCED A BABY BOOM THIS PAST FALL!
1|John Hatcher and his wife Aly welcomed their second daughter on December 9, 2021.
Holley Noelle Hatcher was born at 4:24 a.m. and weighed 6 pounds 12 ounces. Hadley Mae Hatcher is transitioning well into her role as big sister.
2|Jill Bite’s second grandson, Logan Jagger, was born October 30, 2021 and weighed in at 8
pounds 3 ounces.
3|Director of Forestry Programs Mike Powell and his wife, Brittany, welcomed their first daughter, Sophia Powell, born in Raleigh on October 18, 2021,
during Forest Products Week (of course). She weighed in at 7 pounds 3 ounces.
Welcome to the forestry family Logan, Holley Noelle, and Sophia!
1. IFCO Seedlings – NCFA staff member Amanda Murphy, interns Abigail Ridge and Kristen Fontana, and former staff member Amy Juliana visited with Andrew Stewart, Genetic Investment Advisor; Harris Kelly, Nursery Manager; Rhodes Kelly, On-Site Container Manager; and James West, Nursery Supervisor.
2. Bear Pen Airstrip at Resource Management Service, LLC (RMS) –Tony Doster and Cierra Ward pose for a photo at the annual RMS holiday party.
3. Toney Lumber Co. – Amanda Murphy and Jill Bite visited Elizabeth Melvin and Susan Gilliam, co-owners of the company and daughters of Mr. Toney; as well as Roger Melvin, President.
4. Albert Coffey – John Hatcher and Amanda Murphy visited Albert Coffey, landowning member of the NCFA.
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