Forest Products Journal
eSubmission Now Live!
The Forest Products Society has launched a new electronic submission and review process for the Forest Products Journal. With this new system, authors will submit manuscripts to the Journal online. The eSubmission process also facilitates the peer review system, resulting in a more efficient review process and quicker turnaround time for authors. To submit an article for consideration to the Forest Products Journal, simply create an account and upload your article. The website also includes a tutorial with information about using the new system.
A combined November/December 2009 issue of the Forest Products Journal was mailed on May 19. The first issue of 2010 will be mailed on June 15.
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FPS Convention Just One Month Away!
 Register today for the Forest Products Society 64th International Convention. Held on June 20-22, 2010 at the Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center in Madison, Wisconsin, the 64th International Convention is an outstanding opportunity to learn about the latest in forest products research and development while connecting with colleagues from around the world.
Check out the online program to see why this year’s Convention is shaping up to be an outstanding technical event with 350 attendees expected! There will be more than 170 formal presentations and 120 scientific posters spanning a range of topics related to advances in wood-based materials, products and processes, furthering the understanding of wood properties, and helping industry meet 21st century challenges.
Haven’t registered to attend? Register today
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 FPS Set to Embark on Visioning and Strategic Planning Process
The Executive Board of FPS has decided to initiate a Visioning and Strategic Planning process to shape the future of the organization. The objectives of the Visioning and Strategic Planning process are to evaluate the current mission and vision of the Society, analyze the current scope of FPS, and outline the services, products, and other benefits a redefined Society might offer that can appeal to a broad membership base. We expect the process to result in short- and long-term strategic actions to position FPS for a sustainable future.
To kick off that process, on Saturday, June 19 the Executive Board will be meeting with a small group of interested Society leaders in Madison, Wisconsin to begin planning for the future. This meeting will be followed by a session on Sunday, June 20 open to all (members and non-members), immediately preceding the 64th International Convention. If you would like to be included in the Saturday afternoon meeting, please contact John Shelly, President or Stefan Bergmann, Executive Vice President.
Following the International Convention, an online survey will be distributed to members and non-members to assess the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats facing FPS. We expect to hold additional in-person and online (webinar) meetings over the course of the summer and early fall to collect additional perspectives, review the information gathered, and develop strategic action plans.
To facilitate data gathering, we have also created a subgroup of the FPS LinkedIn group dedicated to focused discussion on visioning and strategic planning. Join the LinkedIn subgroup today and share your ideas.
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