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Forestry: Student Organizations
Student Chapter, Society of American Foresters
The Student Chapter of the Society of American Foresters at Louisiana Tech University is a great way for students to learn about forestry, get active in the forestry field, and interact with professionals. Student SAF members are professionally enriched while attending meetings of the North Louisiana SAF, State SAF, and National SAF. Members of the Society of American Foresters receive many benefits, including the Journal of Forestry, a monthly newsletter, e-mail news alerts, and scholarship opportunities to attend national meetings.
Holly Morgan presents Denton Culpepper with the LA Tech Outstanding Student Award
at the LA SAF Meeting in Natchitoches. LA on April 23, 2008.
Forestry Club
The Forestry Club at Louisiana Tech meets with the SAF student chapter and provides a professional cadre and fellowship. Forestry Club members have planted trees, maintained pine straw areas, helped build a house, participated in research projects, and held a 3-D archery contest. The Forestry Club/SAF student chapter also participates in the annual Conclave, where forestry students from universities across the southeast compete in technical and physical forestry-related events.
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STUDENT CHAPTER
SAF/FORESTRY
CLUB OFFICERS
AND ADVISORS
FOR 2007-2008
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President
Denton Culpepper
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Vice President
Danielle Creamean
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Secretary
Trey Wynn
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Back Row and Left to Right
Trey Wynn, Zane Schmidt, Scott Rhodes
Front Row and Left to Right
Danielle Creamean, Michelle Gonzales, Denton Culpepper
Not all members were available for the photo.
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Treasurer
Brandi Johnson
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Dr. Gordon Holley
Faculty Advisor
(318)257-4926
gholley@latech.edu
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http://www.safnet.org/
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Dr. William Patterson
Faculty Advisor
(318)257-2879
wpatter@latech.edu
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Society of American Foresters National Convention
The SAF convention was held October 23 - 27, 2007 in Portland, Oregon. The theme of this year's convention was "Sustaining America's Forests". School of Forestry Director, Dr. John C. Adams, Assistant Professor, Dr. William Patterson, Research Associate, Dan Taylor, students; Gregory Martinez, Brent Norris, Rustin Stephens, Jay Thomas and Rance Tomlinson attended the convention. The event was a great networking, learning, and fun with colleagues experience. Students had the opportunity to participate in the Quiz Bowl, a job fair and the opportunity to earn continuing Forestry education credits. Research Associate, Dan Taylor presented a poster entitled "The Effectiveness of Forestry Best Management Practices On Water Quality, A Case Study From Louisiana". During the convention there were more than 250 speakers, 130 hours of science and technical sessions, 12 sponsored technology sessions, 100 exhibitors and 10 technical field tours and 4 leisure tours.
Photographer Dr. William Patterson
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Dr. William Patterson, Gregory Martinez, Dan Taylor
Rustin Stephens and Brent Norris attended.
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Jay Thomas, Rustin Stephens, Brent Norris,
Dr. John C. Adams,
Gregory Martinez and Dr. William Patterson
represented the School of Forestry at LA Tech.
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Dan presents his poster
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Rustin examines coastal soil
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Dr. Adams and students on the
bridge over a stream that connects to
the Pacific Ocean
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Jay , Gregory and Rustin on Rocky Beach
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Greg, Brent, Rustin and Jay in a coastal rain forest
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Jay, Greg, Rustin and Brent
stand near the edge of a cliff
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Xi Sigma Pi
Xi Sigma Pi is the national forestry honors society, and strives to secure and maintain a high standard of scholarship in forestry education, to work for the improvement of the profession, and promote fellowship of those involved in the field of forestry. Membership is by invitation to students demonstrating superior scholarship (3.0 G.P.A. or greater and at least 24 hours of earned credit), leadership, and dedicated service to the profession.
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Alpha Phi Chapter
Xi Sigma Pi
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XI Sigma Pi Officers for 2008-09
Justin Jacobs - Forester
Denton Culpepper - Ranger
Brandi Johnson - Secretary/Fiscal Agent
Laura Hobbs - Assoc. Forester
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Xi Sigma Pi Initiation Ceremony and Banquet
The 2008 Xi Sigma Pi Initiation Ceremony and Banquet were held on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at Lomax Hall. Eleven students were initiated. The ceremony concluded with a banquet which included a 95 pound pig which was roasted by the LA Tech Meats Lab. In attendance were College of Applied and Natural Science Dean, Dr. James Liberatos, alumni, parents of students, School of Forestry faculty and staff, and initiates. The winner of the plaque contest was Dustin Ray Haymon a junior Forestry student from Anacoco, LA. Dustin won a gag gift and a gift certificate to a local restaurant.
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Dustin Ray Haymon Initiate
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Dustin was the winner of
the best plaque contest
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Michael John DiCarlo - Initiate
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Rachel N. Dunn - Initiate
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Charles Alan Edwards - Initiate
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Hannah Marie Everritt - Initiate
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Robert Paul Garrison - Initiate
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Dustin D. Johnson - Initiate
and Brandi Johnson - Secretary/Fiscal Agent
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Jason Craig Mack - Initiate
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James W. Pitman - Initiate
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Leatha Silmon - Initiate
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Christine Ann Smith - Initiate
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Bogdan Strimbu
New Faculty Initiate
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Dr. George Grozdits
Faculty Advisor
(318) 257-4898
grozdits@latech.edu
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Student Chapter, Forest Products Society
Criteria for membership:
Enrolled at Louisiana Tech and have an interest in forestry and forest products. No fees or dues are required for membership in the campus organization; however, a $25 membership fee is required annually if the student wishes to become a member of the professional society (Forest Products Society).
Purpose:
The Chapter seeks to promote a better understanding of the forest products industry among students, faculty, and the University community, while providing an atmosphere for personal growth and involvement in the profession of forest products manufacturing and utilization. The Chapter, chartered at Louisiana Tech in September, 1977, is affiliated with the Forest Products Society (FPS), an international, nonprofit educational association founded in 1947 to provide a common forum for all segments of the forest products industry. FPS encourages the development and application of new technology and provides a link for technical interchange between industry and research through the collection and dissemination of the latest technical information.
Student Chapter, The Wildlife Society
Criteria for membership: Interest in wildlife.
Purpose: Promote excellence in wildlife stewardship through science and education.
Wildlife Society Officers for 2007-2008
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Danielle Creamean
President
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Denton Culpepper
Vice President
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James Pitman
Secretary/Treasurer
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Dr. James G. Dickson
Faculty Advisor:
318-257-4020
jdickson@rans.latech.edu
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Alpha Zeta
Alpha Zeta is a professional honorary fraternity. Tech's Louisiana Gamma Chapter of Alpha Zeta is comprised of students majoring in Agricultural Business, Agricultural Education, Animal Science, Plant Science, Forestry, or Wildlife Science. Alpha Zeta members are recognized by potential employers for their scholarship, leadership, and service to the agricultural community. Membership is by invitation to students demonstrating superior scholarship (3.0 GPA or greater and at least 24 hours of earned credit), leadership, and dedicated service to Louisiana Tech University. Initiation is held in the Fall and Spring Quarters. New members are featured in the Alpha Zeta display case on the first floor of Reese Hall.
Alpha Zeta Officers 2007-2008
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Left to Right:
Lela Bogard the Treasurer, Sarah Day the Vice President Censor, Chad Malinak the Scribe, Giselle Boertjens the Sergeant at Arms, and Elizabeth Holloway the Chancellor
Valerie Hoffpauir, the Chronicler, was not available for this photo.
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Erin Tucker
Faculty Advisor
(318) 257-3275
erinc@rans.latech.edu
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