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Videographies of Mike Kilgore & Bernadine Joselyn

Hello colleagues - Over the last month or so we've posted really interesting short video biographies of Cheryl Adams, Jim Bowyer, Tom Saxhaug and Jim Marshall.  Today we post two new video biographies: Mike Kilgore and the Foundation’s own Bernadine Joselyn.  I've viewed all of these and they really are a wonderful way to learn a bit more about each other.

So who of you is next?  Email Matt and let him know if you'd like to have our film producer extraordinaire, John Whitehead put you on the list of “willing subjects”.

Thanks,
Jim

Meet Cheryl Adams and Jim Bowyer

Hello, I'm Mark Jacobs and I'd like to introduce you to Cheryl Adams. I first met Cheryl Adams over a decade ago as she was guiding college students on a field tour I was conducting on forest management. Since that time I’ve observed her emergence as a leader in the promotion and implementation of best forestry practices. Whenever sustainable forestry in the Lake States is the topic of discussion, Cheryl’s name is in the mix. We are fortunate to have her expertise in our backyard.  Welcome, Cheryl!

Hi, I'm Katie Fernholz and am very pleased to introduce Jim Bowyer. Many of us know Jim Bowyer (including those of us that were enrolled in his infamous class at the U - Wood as a Raw Material - aka “Wood as a Raw Deal”!).  This video gives us a chance to see a bit of the world of forestry from Jim’s vantage point.  He reminds us of the challenges of change but also the power of experiencing alternative approaches. I’ve had the honor of working with Jim over the years, and I appreciate the perspective he brings.  It is good to have him on the bus!

Meet Tom Saxhaug and Jim Marshall

Hello! I'm Wayne Brandt and I'd like to introduce you to Senator Saxhaug. He is a person who is part of the fabric of his community.  As a Minnesotan to the core he has been involved in the private sector, the public sector, youth programs and so many other things.  He is now a leader in the Senate who has taken the essence of maintaining forest land for future generations as one of his highest legislative priorities.  His commitment to this issue has made a difference to all Minnesotan's. Take a look at this video to learn more about Tom.

Hi there! I'm Lori Dowling. Jim Marshall is the face and voice of Blandin forestry, a Sunday School Teacher, a devoted husband and father, and Golden Gopher Alumni.  He’s soft spoken with a deep, penetrating laughter and sense of humor….and a good listener with profound wisdom.  He’s a humble athlete who can probably out run and out bike the rest of us, but is also least likely to have an empty seat beside him.  I’m happy to introduce Jim Marshall!

Welcome to our new participants

Colleagues:

Several weeks ago Dan Duckert, Research Forester for the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, shared an article, “It Ain’t Pretty,” with us that gets at the heart of our forest tours project. (Dan is helping us coordinate our May 14-16 forest tour in Thunder Bay.) Konrad Yakabuski. a journalist from Montreal, compares trends in the Finnish and Canadian forest industries related to productivity, sustainability, and economic viability. He explores the cultural, economic and social reasons and strategies behind Finland’s global dominance of the sector, despite Canada’s preponderance on the resource side of the equation. We’ll use this article as a topic of focused conversation at our working dinner next week, so please take a few moments to read it before then. You can find it by clicking on the word Finland or Canada in the tag cloud in the upper left-hand corner of the Skidder Online.

Now on to something I’m very excited to share with you. We are very fortunate that several new people have joined our group! Each brings unique perspectives, experience and knowledge to our hearty band.  To introduce them to you, we’ve created this (very) short video.  Enjoy!