Expo Program

SCLC Presents the 76th Annual Forest Products & Construction Equipment Exposition
Shasta District Fairgrounds 1890 Briggs St. Anderson CA 96007

The 2025 Expo is over!

We would like to thank everyone who attended. You can review the program below for posterity.

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - “Incident Safety Awareness for Hired Vendors”
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds, Fusaro Hall

This safety training class will allow attendees to receive an “Interagency Emergency Equipment Operator Card” issued by Cal Fire and U.S. Forest Service through the State Fire Marshalls Office. When properly equipped, persons with the “Vendor Card” can work on fires under Cal Fire or Forest Service command.

Instructors: Tom Fields, Fire Science Instructor with Shasta-Trinity Regional Occupation Program and Assistant Chief, Palo Cedro Fire Department. Gary Lyons, retired Battalion Chief, Cal Fire.

Class size is limited to 40 students.
Registration Fee: $175 – Lunch provided
To register contact:
SCLC
Phone: (530) 222-1290
Email: [email protected]
2 Units ACL Pro Logger CE Credits and LANC Certified Logger CE Credits

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - LTO Class # 1  (Day 1)
Day 1 of Class #1 Licensed Timber Operator Training
VFW Hall Anderson. Must be registered through SCLC
Registration $50 per person. Must pay to have seat guaranteed. Attendance at both sessions is mandatory.
To Register contact Kathie or Sherry at Muse Trucking
(530) 246-8573
Must be registered through SCLC
Phone: 530-222-1290
Email: Kathie @sclcexpo.com
Website www.SierraCascdeExpo.com

8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. -  Logger’s Association of Northern California presents “First Aid/CPR”
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds Ferrari Hall
Fee: $75 for those who register and are not members of Logger’s Association of California. No elective Certified Logger CE Credit Units but provides “Proof of CPR”, for annual renewal as LANC Certified Loggers

9:00 a.m. to Conclusion - 43rd Annual Golf Tournament
Shotgun Start - Check-In 8:00 am
Location: Gold Hills Golf Club, Redding, CA
Entry fee $75 – Lunch and Special prizes included.
Entry limited to first 120 paid entries.
Contact: Paul Violett   530-701-1152
Email: [email protected]

9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - Associated California Loggers presents: “Risk Management”
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds, Fusaro Hall
Sponsored by Associated California Loggers, and presented by Capital City CPR LLC, Ryan Armstrong.
Fee for registration: $75
2 Units ACL Pro Logger CE Credit
Contact: Capital City CPR Website: www.capcitycpr.com

12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Media Logging Contest
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds, Building “D”, on the west side of the Fairgrounds
Join local media celebrities as they compete for the coveted Logging Conference Trophy

1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Associated California Loggers presents: “First Aid/CPR”- Stop the Bleed
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds Fusaro Hall
Sponsored by Associated California Loggers and presented by Capital City CPR LLC, Ryan Armstrong
Fee $89
Fee ACL Members $80
4 Units ACL Pro Logger CE Credit (for first-time Pro Loggers).  No elective Pro Logger CE Units but provides “Proof of CPR” for annual renewal as Pro Loggers.
To register Contact:
Capital City CPR Website:www.capcitycpr.com

Thursday Morning Events

8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. -  Ginn Fizz Breakfast – Doors open at 7:30 a.m.
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds, Fusaro Hall
Bullwhackers TBD.
You must have a ticket to attend this event.
Join your logging and construction industry friends to kick off the start of the Logging Conference.  Breakfast, eye openers, Keynote address, memorials and awards will be featured.
2 LANC Qualified Logging Professional Credits (QLP)
1 Unit ACL Pro Logger Credit

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - “LTO Training”  Class #1  (Day 2)
VFW Hall Anderson
Must be registered through SCLC

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Education Day - By Invitation Only
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds
Each year SCLC enlists the assistance of volunteers which include Professional Foresters, Loggers, Resource Professionals, Agency Staff, Scientists, Business Owners and Landowners. Local and regional students are introduced to the Timber and Construction Industries and careers in the Forest Products Industry.

11:00 a.m. Exhibits Open at Shasta District Fairgrounds

11:30 a.m. to Conclusion – Presidents Ax Throw and Luncheon
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds, Building “D”, on the west side of the fairgrounds.
The competition is fierce as the Sierra-Cascade Logging Conference Past Presidents compete for the bull’s eye. Winner takes home the Mike Balcom Award!

Thursday Afternoon Events

1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. – 2024 Political Outlook
Travis Joseph from American Forest Resource Council will present on the political outlook and how it may affect the Timber Industry. Matt Dias from California Forestry Association will present on California’s political and regional outlook.
Location: Fusaro Hall
2 Units ACL Pro Logger Credits
2 LANC Qualified Logging Professional Credits (QLP)

Lumberjack CORNHOLE Brought to you by Warner Enterprises Inc. and FyreBx
Cornhole is open to experienced excavator and Log loader operators only. Entry fee is $20 for 4 tosses at the board. Best score takes home 50% of the Pot each day. Play as much as you like. Come see us in the east parking lot and show us what you can do.

1:30 p.m.to 2:30 p.m. - Logging Sports Women’s Rookie Underhand Championship
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds Building “D”.
Join the action as College Teams from across California compete in traditional logging sports events including chopping, whip-sawing, ax throwing, and choker-setting, among other events. Stihl chain saws and safety gear provided by Al’s Saw Shop.

2:30 p.m. to Completion - Logging Sports Demos and Training with Schools

3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Panel Discussion – Log scaling
Presentation and education on Log scaling and grading. Presenters Brian Williams from Trinity River Lumber, Ken Lovelady retired Sierra Pacific Industries check scaler, Jared Brown Mountain western check scaler, Rick Cunningham USFS Scaler, Pete Knell Sierra Pacific Industries log procurement and Johnny Cree Northwestern Check Scaler. Two part panel inside Fusaro Hall then immediately going outside to look at logs with a hands on approach.
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds, Fusaro Hall
Moderator: Tyler Geist
2 Units ACL Pro Logger Credits
2 LANC Qualified Logging Professional Credits (QLP)

5:00 p.m. - Exhibits Close

Thursday Evening Events

3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. - SCLC Board of Directors Meeting
Location: Ferrari Hall

4:00 p.m.to 5:30 p.m. - Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Forestry and Natural Resources Alumni Mixer
Location: Fall River Brewery 4001 Eastside Road, Redding, CA 96001.
Contact: Sarah Oldson (530) 251-3278
Email: [email protected]

5:30 p.m. - President’s Reception and Vendor Dinner
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds, Fusaro Hall
You must have a ticket to attend this event.

Friday Morning Events

7:00 a.m. to Conclusion - Alumni Breakfasts
Cal Poly Humboldt - Forestry Alumni Breakfast Sponsored by Trinity River Lumber Company
Location: Gaia Hotel – Doors open at 6:30 a.m. for drinks
Contact: Greg Kostick (530) 532-0621 or 515-2345

7:30 a.m. to Conclusion - Cal Forester’s Alumni Breakfast
Location: C.R. Gibbs American Grille, 2300 Hilltop Dr. Redding, CA.
Contact: Don Beaty    (530) 524-1793
Email: [email protected]

8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – FFA High School Forestry Team Competition
Location: Ferrari Hall and outdoors as required by competition

8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. - Ag Instructor- Career Awareness Occupational Opportunities- Professional Development
Location: Anderson VFW Hall
Presenters from Private Business Sector and Government Agencies discuss emerging Employment Opportunities. Western Shasta Resource Conservation District, CalFire, BLM, State Water Quality Control Board, USFS, University of Idaho, Cal Poly Humboldt, Shasta Community College, Forestry Institute for Teachers.

9:00 a.m. - Exhibits Open at Shasta District Fairgrounds
Lumberjack CORNHOLE Brought to you by Warner Enterprises Inc. and FyreBx
Cornhole is open to experienced excavator and Log loader operators only. Entry fee is $20 for 4 tosses at the board. Best score takes home 50% of the Pot each day. Play as much as you like. Come see us in the east parking lot and show us what you can do.

10:00 a.m.to 11:30 a.m.  Panel Discussion Business Practices
Business Development and education. Presentation on Insurance to look at how to make your company look competitive to insurance carriers from George Peterson Insurance. Presentation from LEAP consulting firm that specializes on California Labor laws and compliance.
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds, Fusaro Hall
2 Units ACL Pro Logger Credits
2 LANC Qualified Logging Professional Credits (QLP)
10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Logging Sports Exhibition
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds, Building “D”, on west side of fairgrounds.

Join the action as College Teams from across California, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon and Idaho compete with the Pro’s in traditional logging sports events including chopping, whip-sawing, choker-setting, and ax throwing, among others.
Stihl chainsaws and safety gear provided by Al’s Saw Shop, Redding, CA

11:00 a.m. to Conclusion - Jerry Bryant Ladies Day Luncheon
Location: Win-River Casino Hotel “Eagle Room” – Redding, CA
You must have a ticket to attend this event.

Friday Afternoon Events

12:30 p.m. -2:00 p.m. – New and Updates on logging equipment for 2025
Presentations from Tigercat, John Deere, TimberMax, Kodama Systems, and Ponsse
2 Units ACL Pro Logger Credits
2 LANC Qualified Logging Professional Credits (QLP)

2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – CalFire and Reforestation, What Is New
Speakers will present updates on the challenges of fuels treatments and restoring burned timberlands including programs for grants, reforestation infrastructure, and seed banking.  Forest Practice Rule changes will also be discussed.
Location: Fusaro Hall
2 Units ACL Pro Logger Credits
2 LANC Qualified Logging Professional Credits (QLP)

5:00 pm - Exhibits Close

Friday Evening Events

3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - California Women in Timber Happy Hour
Location: Redding Rodeo Association Clubhouse, Redding, CA
Come and meet the women in the California Women in Timber group and hear about their many activities and programs.  Enjoy complimentary appetizers and one free beverage at the no-host bar.

5:30 p.m. to Conclusion - Lumberjack Banquet & Education Auction - Doors open at 5:30
Location: Redding Civic Auditorium, Redding, CA
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Dinner starts serving at 6:00 p.m.
You must have a ticket to attend this event.

Saturday Morning Events

7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. - is There Room in Heaven for Loggers? Come find out.
Christian Loggers breakfast come and fellowship together with coffee and light breakfast provided.  Join SCLC President, Kirby Molen, and SCLC Board Members for breakfast and fellowship.  You will find quiet moments, uplifting messages and make connections that support your spiritual journey as a logger.  Your presence will be a blessing.
Contact Kirby Molen  (559) 284-2997
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds, Ferrari Hall

6:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. - Truckers Seminar
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds, Fusaro Hall
Doors open at 6:30 a.m. – coffee, donuts, and breakfast burritos provided.
Door prize tickets $5 – Check at the door for prizes. Presentations by California Highway Patrol, Federal Motor Carrier safety, California Air Resource Board.
2 Units ACL Pro Logger Credits
2 LANC Qualified Logging Professional Credits (QLP)

9:00 a.m. - Exhibits Open at Shasta District Fairgrounds

9:00 a.m. to Conclusion - “Log Loader Skills Competition”
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds, Fairgrounds East Parking Lot.
Test your log loading skills in the SCLC Log Loader Skills Competition.  Along with bragging rights, awards will be given for 1st through 5th place.
To participate in this event, Loader Operators must be a SCLC “Member” and are required to be sponsored by a company or be an owner/operator.
Contact: Gary Warner  (530) 941-4655 or 241-4000 email: [email protected]

Lumberjack CORNHOLE Brought to you by Warner Enterprises Inc. and FyreBx
Cornhole is open to experienced excavator and Log loader operators only. Entry fee is $20 for 4 tosses at the board. Best score takes home 50% of the Pot each day. Play as much as you like. Come see us in the east parking lot and show us what you can do.

9:00 a.m. to Conclusion - “Excavator Rodeo”
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds, Fairgrounds Infield
Can you dig it? Balance it? That is the question that contestants from far and wide will try to answer. Join us as we watch experienced excavator operators fight time and gravity to take home the prize money.  Equipment available to competitors will include CAT, Case, John Deere, Komatsu, and Link Belt excavators.
There is a $10 entry fee to participate in this event.
1st Prize - $1000;    2nd Prize - $500    3rd Prize - $250
Contact: Keith Foster (530) 941-7414 or (530) 221-2103

9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Logging Sports Exhibition
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds, Building “D”, west side of fairgrounds
Join the action as College Teams from across California, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon and Idaho compete.  Events include traditional logging sports; chopping, whip-sawing, choker-setting, and ax throwing, among others.
Stihl Chainsaws and safety gear provided by Al’s Saw Shop in Redding, CA

1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.- Logging Sports Pro Exhibition
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds, Building “D”, west side of fairgrounds
Join the action as men and women Timber Sports Pros compete in traditional Logging Sports Action.
Stihl Chainsaws and safety gear provided by Al’s Saw Shop in Redding, CA

11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. - Wild Things, Wildlife Show
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds, Pepsi Pavilion (if inclement weather, Ferrari Hall)
Wild Things, Inc. was founded in 1987 for the explicit purpose of housing and caring for displaced wildlife and educating the public with a message of conservation and appreciation for natural wonders

Saturday Afternoon Events

12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Pro-Logging Sports Exhibition
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds – Building “D”, west side of fairgrounds.

2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. - Wild Things, Wildlife Show
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds, Pepsi Pavilion (if inclement weather, Ferrari Hall)
Wild Things, Inc. was founded in 1987 for the explicit purpose of housing and caring for displaced wildlife and educating the public with a message of conservation and appreciation for natural wonders.

3:00 p.m. - Sierra-Cascade Logging Conference Drawing
Drawing will be held at Shasta District Fairgrounds. Winners need not be present to win - $20 donation. Tickets for sale at Fairgrounds during the Equipment Expo.

This Year’s Drawing
First Place Winner – John Deere Tractor with mower, loader & box. INCLUDES TRAILER
Second Prize – $1000 Gift Card Sportsman’ Warehouse
Third Prize – $500.00 Cabela's Gift Card

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