The OSAF annual meeting will be held on December 6-7 at the Hot Springs Courtyard Marriott in Hot Springs, AR. The meeting's theme is "Forest Threats" and presentations will provide information on a variety of current forest threats. Registration is $95 for OSAF and non OSAF members except for a $50 fee for students. These rates are good through November 27th when the registration goes up $25. A special rate is available for those reserving rooms at the Marriott until November 22, 2018 if it is booked under the OSA block (not a typo). Rates are $95 + tax for a single king and $97 + tax for a double queen. For more information contact Casey Meek at cassandrameek@gmail.com or 580-236-9814. The registration form, overview, and program are available by downloading the attachment for this announcement.

Our friend and colleague Paul N. Dahl passed away Monday June 11, 2018. His memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday June 15th at First Methodist Church, 1100 Central Ave. Hot Springs, AR. Arrangements by Hot Springs Funeral Home. A reception will be held at the church's Family Life Center following the service.

At the recent OSAF annual meeting in Springdale, AR the following awards were presented: Dr. Tom Kuzmic - Volunteer Leadership Award, Bob Heinemann - Lifetime Achievement Forestry Award, Pete Prutzman - AR Division Ted Chancy Career Forester Award, Drew Griffin - AR Division Dr. Tim Ku Young Forester Award, Cody Woolly - OK Division Ted Silker Award, and Casey Meek - OK Division Nat Walker Award.

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