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May 2, 2008

Green Movement, Raised Floors Focus of Upcoming Meeting; Sawmill Safety Award Recipients Announced; Summit, Seminar Attendees Hear about Raised Floors; SFPA on the Road

April 25, 2008

Simple Card Sets Record Straight; SFI Reports Strides in Forest Certification; EXPO 2009 Offers Sponsorship, Advertising Opportunities; Export Activity Strengthens in Down Market; Welcoming a New Member

April 18, 2008

Editor to Speak at Midyear Meeting; New Orleans Home Will Showcase Member Products; Welcoming a New Member; LAT Convention Draws Dealers; Consumer Media Receptive to Southern Pine

April 11, 2008

Brochure Explains Raised Floor Benefits to Consumers, Builders; First Quarter Visitor Stats Reported for SPC Sites; Members Encouraged to Nominate Teacher for Tour; Round Homes Stand Strong in Hurricanes

April 4, 2008

Green Could Be Color of Success in Future; Visit SPC Exhibit While in New Orleans; Wood Works for Commercial Buildings

March 28, 2008

Raised Floor Ad Hoc Committee Meets; McShan Lumber Company Receives Governor's Award; SFPA Annual Report Available Soon; Deck Care a Good Thing; Web Site Seeks to Educate Public on Transportation Needs

March 14, 2008

Binational Council Gets Look at Recovery Process; Quality Crowd at DeckExpo; Raised Floor Living Sponsors New Orleans Makeover Projects; SFPA on the Road; No Newsletter Next Week

March 7, 2008

Southern Pine Site Gets Fresh Look; Year-end Numbers for Housing, SP Shipments; Treated Lumber Preferred for Outdoor Projects; AF&PA Names New Director for Tokyo Office; History Channel Series Highlights Loggers

February 29, 2008

Putting the Pieces Together at Midyear Meeting; 2008 Ad Schedule Launched; Wood Associations Join Forces to Grow Nonresidential Market; SFPA Welcomes New Member

February 22, 2008

SPC Talks Wood with Building Pros, Trade Media at IBS; SFPA Plays Host to French Delegation; SFPA Staffers Provide Voice for Southern Pine in Trade Pubs

February 8, 2008

Brochure Explains Why Dealers Should Promote Raised Floors; EXPO 2009 Exhibit Packets in the Mail; SPC Promotes SP Flooring at Surfaces; Newsletter Pause Next Week for IBS; Lumber Quality Workshops Set for March

February 1, 2008

'House of the Year' Features Southern Pine Porches; New Guide Promotes Termite-Resistant Framing; Environmentalists Protest Use of FSC Wood; Component Manufacturers Tour Southern Pine Mill; Members Urged to Update Product Listings; Office Closed Tuesday

January 25, 2008

New Look for Raised Floor Living; Dealers Get Info on Raised Floors; Welcoming a New Member; SFPA to Sponsor Teacher

January 18, 2008

Southern Pine Push Planned for IBS; New Aquatic Guide Now Available; Help Desk Inquiries Remain Steady in 2007; Stories of Interest

January 11, 2008

Agendas Announced for 2008 SFPA Meetings; Veteran EXPO Exhibitors Deliver Scoop on New Orleans; Announcing Two New Members; Staff Member Resigns; SFPA on the Road

January 4, 2008

Farewell to 2007: A Message from the President; Interest in Southern Pine Holds Strong; New EXPO Web Site Launched; Annual Meeting Dates Announced; Dire Predictions Don't Always Come True

December 21, 2007

Consumer Media Thinking Green; Housing Starts Continue Downward Trend; Report Provides Mills Valuable Info; Seminars Explain How to Build for Wind, Flood; SFPA Member Recognized for Contribution; Office Closed for Holidays

December 14, 2007

SPC, APA Join Forces to Ramp Up Raised Floor Effort; Suppliers, Distributors Come Together at NAWLA; Hurricanes Noted as Largest Disaster for Forestry

December 7, 2007

SPC Certificate Should Ease Exports; Raised Floors a Topic at Durability Conference; Tour Helps Teachers Understand Forest Products Industry; FPS Releases New 'Useful Woods' Guide; Did You Miss Last Week's Issue?

November 30, 2007

State Forestry Leaders Discuss Issues, Share Ideas; Free Passes Available for IBS 2008; Steve Bean Resigns; Condolences to Taylor Family

November 16, 2007

SFPA to Host State Forestry Association Leaders at Workshop; Huge Crowd Signifies Increased Interest in Green Building; Southern Pine in the Islands; New Orleans Carousel Reopens with SP Floor; Seminars Educate Builders on Wind, Flood Resistance; Kim Drew Recognized as 'Star' in the PR Field; Office Closed for Thanksgiving

November 9, 2007

Builders Heading to IBS Despite Down Market; Speaking of Markets; Wade Camp Leaving SFPA for Corporate Position; Career Opportunities

November 2, 2007

EXPO Advisory Committee Gearing Up for EXPO 2009; New Orleans Officials Say City Ready for EXPO; Raised Floor Message Brought to Floodplain Managers, Architects; Wood Forecast to Remain Dominant Decking Material; WTCA Installs New President

October 26, 2007

Raised Floor Effort to Expand with $1 Million Grant; Exports Could Hit Highest Level since 2000; Traditional Builders Great Audience for Southern Pine; SPC, Raised Floors Represented at BCMC; Help SFPA Gather Important Data

October 19, 2007

A Global Perspective on Softwood Markets; 'Big Red' Celebrates 80 Years; Upcoming Conference Looks at Wood's Durability

October 12, 2007

Expert Questions Validity of Green Building Standards; Survey to Provide Vital Information; Members Can Download Annual Meeting Presentations; Southern Pine Represented at Shows, Conferences; Traditional Building Event Perfect Venue for Southern Pine

October 5, 2007

2007 Annual Meeting Delivers on 'Finding the Magic' Promise; SFPA Installs New Officers; Good News on Horizon for Southern Pine; Special Presentations Made; Activity Update Available on DVD

September 28, 2007

Plenty to See and Do During 2007 Annual Meeting; Kim Drew Updates Editors on Southern Pine; McShan Lumber Marks 100 Years in Business; SPC Promotes Southern Pine with Louisiana Architects

September 21, 2007

2007 Annual Meeting Action-Packed; Midyear Meeting Reminder; Engineers Eager for Wood-Frame Construction Info; Upcoming Conferences Offer Useful Info

September 14, 2007

Long-Sullivan Award Recipient Announced; Outlook Analyzes Softwood Markets Through 2015; Career Opportunities Available on SFPA Site

September 7, 2007

SFPA's 'Home' on the Web Gets New Look; Professionals Finding SP in Sweets; Countdown to Charleston Continues

August 31, 2007

SPC Represented at FBMA Show; Free Exhibition Tickets Available; Class Brings Insight into Products, Issues; SFPA Welcomes New Member; Office Closed Monday

August 24, 2007

SPC Speakers to Address Key Issues; Registering for the Meeting; America's Forestland Still Abundant; Weyerhaeuser Awards $60,000 Grant for LCA Tool

August 17, 2007

Southern Pine Council Web Site Wins Praise; Long-Sullivan Award Draws Interesting Entries; Don't Miss Out; SFPA Staff Hits Educational Trail

August 10, 2007

Headquarters Renovation Completed; Wanted: A Few Good Sponsors; SFPA Welcomes New Member; Revised Pressure-treated Guide Coming Soon

August 3, 2007

Keynote Speaker to Address Bioenergy; EXPO 2009 Off to Good Start; SFPA Welcomes New Member; Kaake Represents SFPA at Technical Meetings

July 27, 2007

Register Now for Annual Meeting; Exports Continue on Higher Track; Study Finds Homeowners Prefer Wood Flooring; Recruiting Future Talent; 2008 Midyear Meeting Dates Announced

July 20, 2007

Editors Receptive to SP Advantages; Announcing Two New Members; Treated Wood, Raised Floors Included in Upcoming Article; Top Residential Construction Markets; Long-Sullivan nominations Due Aug. 22

July 13, 2007

'Finding the Magic' Coming Soon; SFPA Comments on LEED for Homes; Down Market Doesn't Stop Building Pros; Web Statistics Indicate Increased Interest in Raised Floor Living

July 6, 2007

SFPA Welcomes West Fraser as New Member; Forestry Tour Gives Teachers New Understanding; Baltimore Show Attractive Venue for Promoting SP; Mark Your Calendars; American Softwoods International Staff to Meet; USDA Proposes Fee Increases

June 29, 2007

Members Discuss Issues, Hear Updates at Midyear Meeting; Sawmill Safety Awards Presented; Associate Members Recognized; EXPO Attendance Announced; SFPA Office Closed Wednesday

June 15, 2007

Southern Pine Garners Press Coverage; Things to See and Do in Atlanta; SPC Appearing at Two Key Trade Shows; Next Newsletter Coming June 29

June 8, 2007

SPC Agenda Details Announced; EXPO 2007 Attracts New Exhibitors; Time to Recognize Creative Uses of SP; SFPA's Kaake Earns Floodplain Management Status

June 1, 2007

Progress on the Green Building Front; Imports Down, Exports Up; New SFPA Member

May 25, 2007

Are You Ready for EXPO 2007?; Addressing the Labor Gap; SFPA Member Celebrates 30th Anniversary; Help Desk Duo Handles Wood Questions; Office Closed for Memorial Day

May 18, 2007

Southern Pine Finding a Home in China; Sawmill Safety Award Winners Announced; Staying on Track with Midyear Meeting; SFPA Dedicates City Park Tree; Name Changes in the Works for Two Associations

May 11, 2007

Canadian Softwood Imports to the United States Down; Former QB Takes to the Air Again to Promote Raised Floors; AIA Show Gives Professionals Access to Newest SP Info; Headquarters Makeover in Progress; OSHA Recognizes SFPA Member for Safety

May 4, 2007

Data in for February and 2006 by State Shipments; EXPO 2007 Offers Hot Topics, New Equipment; Model Home to Feature SP Porch; Building to Code Pays; FPS to Hold 61st Convention; Are You Signed Up?

April 27, 2007

SFPA Participates in Online Code Training Effort; SFPA Hosts WTCA Chapter; Sawmill Assessment Deadline Extended; Farewell to Ken Peterson; New Staff Member

April 20, 2007

China Trip Opens Doors for Members; SPC Literature a Hot Download; Wanted: Teacher Tour Sponsors; Southern Pine in the Rockies; Reducing Storm Damage

April 13, 2007

Safety Awards to be Presented at EXPO; Southern Pine Gospel Spread in Boston; SPC a Hit in Texas; A Place in Schools; Success at D.R. Seminar

April 5, 2007

Southern Pine Perfect for Building Green; Softwood Market Outlook Available; Build Right for Wind, Flood; Sawmill Surveys Due Soon

March 30, 2007

New Ad Targets HBA Members; Southern Pine Stands Out at JLC Live; Staying Current in Florida; Landowner Update; Office Closed Friday

March 23, 2007

EXPO Heads for a Sellout; New Communications Manager; Annual Report Now Available; Register for Midyear Meeting

March 16, 2007

UK Decking Seminars Underway; Code Officials Learn About Raised Floors; January 2007 Imports and Exports; Sawmill Assessment Form Available

March 9, 2007

'06 Treated Production Summary; Register for EXPO and Midyear Meeting; DeckExpo Crowd Impressed with SP

March 2, 2007

Engineers Get Code Message; New Industrial Director; SP Popular at SURFACES; Softwood Outlook for March

February 23, 2007

Insights from NWPCA Conference; Banner Year for SP Exports; New SFPA Member; Sawmill Assessment Form

February 16, 2007

Builders Show Exhibit a Hit; Register for Midyear Meeting; Trade Adjustment Assistance; Office Closed Tuesday

February 9, 2007

Wood Studied for New School; Research Demo House Update; Sawdust to Ethanol?; Sawmill Assessment Form

February 2, 2007

Register for EXPO 2007; Article Supplies Mold Advice; SFPA Joins AgTEC;

Consumption Updated


January 26, 2007

2007 Ad Schedule Launched; Lumber Library CD Package; Sawmill Assessment Form Available; Site Promotes Preservation

January 19, 2007

SPC Ready for International Builders' Show; South Dominates '06 Housing Market; Meeting Agendas Available; Marketing Partners Meet

January 12, 2007

Online Traffic Accelerates in 2006; Sweets Insert Distributed; New SFPA Member; Seminar for Loggers

January 5, 2007

2007 Forecast Summary; 2007 Annual Meeting Announced; Help Desk Answers on Demand; SFPA Salutes Georgia-Pacific
     

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