Shaping the Future of Forest Products Society



			In early 2010 the Forest Products Society embarked on a Visioning and Strategic Planning Process to shape the future of the organization. As part of this process, listening sessions were held in the summer and fall in order to evaluate the Society’s Vision and Mission and to assess opportunities and challenges facing the organization and the members it serves. A professional facilitator led the sessions, which were attended by the Executive Board and by leaders from within and outside the Society. Comments were also sought through the FPS web forums and through personal dialogue.

			The following statements are the result of this dialogue and the input of many thoughtful individuals who took part in the process. The FPS Executive Board encourages the membership to embrace these statements to move the Society forward to a new future. A NEW VISION To be the international leader for advancing the sustainable use of renewable cellulosic resources through science and technology. A NEW MISSION Contribute to global stewardship by encouraging the social, economic, and environmentally sustainable use of wood and other renewable cellulosic materials. STRATEGY Implement the Mission and provide value to members and partners by: - Leading the international exchange of scientific discoveries, innovation and technical knowledge, - Facilitating innovative and intelligent, contemporary use of renewable materials within architectural, engineering, manufacturing, construction, and bioenergy communities, - Educating and shaping public opinion and policy about renewable materials through science-based knowledge, - Providing services to build the scientific knowledge base, ultimately resulting in technological advancements for end-users. NEW NAME FOR FPS The following possible new organizational names are being considered: FPS – The Society/Association for Renewable Biomaterials and Bioenergy FPS – The Renewable Materials Society/Association FPS – The Renewable Natural Resources Association FPS – The Society/Association for Renewable Materials and Bioenergy FPS – The Society/Association for Renewable Natural Resources FPS – The Sustainable Forest Biomaterials Society/Association FPS – The Sustainable Bio-Based Products Society/Association FPS – The Society/Association for Sustainable Materials and Bioenergy FPS – The Forest and Bio-Based Products Society/Association FPS – The Society/Association for Forest and Bio-Based Products FPS – The Wood and Bio-based Products Society/Association TELL US WHAT YOU THINK The Executive Board wants to hear from you. Please submit your comments below or join the discussion on LinkedIn. Your name Are you a member of the Forest Products Society? Yes No Don't know Yes, I want to become a member. Email the information to: Your Comment



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