2017 Joint Fall Meeting

It All Starts in the Forest

Tuesday September 19 - Thursday September 21, 2017

Dear Montana Wood Products Association and Western Region FRA Members and Friends,


It is our pleasure to invite you to the joint MWPA 45th annual convention and the Forest Resources Association Western Region Fall meeting to be held Tuesday, September 19 through Thursday, September 21st at the rustic Grouse Mountain Lodge in scenic Whitefish, Montana. The theme for this meeting is: It all Starts in the Forest”.

The event kicks-off Tuesday, September 19th with a slate of activities.  Your choice of golf, fishing, sport shooting or a chance to show off your physical prowess with an obstacle course at the Big Mountain Ski Resort followed by a tour and taste of the local distilleries. The infamous ice-breaker reception rounds out the day. Wednesday’s technical seminar topics are centered around fiber quality, forestry/biomass and environment, and transportation. Wednesday wraps up with a reception, auction and awards banquet. Presentations on Thursday include a Global Market Update by Bob Flynn, Wall Wood Buildings/Check-off by Steve Lovett, Advancement in Engineered Wood Products by Craig Rawlings and Arnie Didie, Federal Forest Reform Update by Bill Imbergamo – just to name a few highlights.

Online registration, agenda and hotel detail are now available for your convenience by clicking on REGISTER HERE, on this page, top right.  Please feel free to contact MWPA executive director Julia Altemus at (406) 241-7047 or FRA contact Vickie Swanton at (906) 282-6752 with any questions or comments you may have.

We are looking forward to your participation and we are excited to present a well-rounded and robust program.  Please pass the word to others in our industry and invite them to beautiful Whitefish, Montana.  Attire is business casual.

Best regards,


Paul McKenzie
MWPA President

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Contact Information: 
Main Contact:
Vickie Swanton
906.282.6752
[email protected]

Registration Contact:
Claire Gedde
202.296.3937
[email protected]


Please make checks payable to: 

FRA
1901 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Suite 303
Washington, DC 20006