Foresters' and Science Fund

Foresters' Fund:
The annual silent auction and raffle is the biggest fund raising activity for the Foresters' Fund. The Foresters' Fund provides grants to SAF units for projects that promote education and enhance public understanding of the forestry profession.

The Foresters' Fund will be holding a raffle and silent auction. Please consider a donation. Items can include artwork, handmade items, antique tools, books, and many other things that appeal to "woodsy" people!

Items can be delivered to the Foresters' Fund Booth in the Exhibit Hall or shipped to:

Tom Ortman
Foresters' Fund Donation
821 Friedel Ave.
Vancouver, Washington 98664

Science Fund:
Cast your votes for the best "Science in Action" photo during the second annual photo contest fundraiser for the Science Fund. The Science Fund provides grants and loans to conduct and support forestry research, continuing education activities and transfer of knowledge, and promote collaboration and relationships with other SAF entities and external groups.

Here's how it works:
Anyone can submit up to five photos. Judging is conducted by popular vote of convention attendees at $1 per vote. The photos with the most votes in each category will be awarded prizes.

The photo contest theme is "Science in Action" and photos can be submitted in one of the following four categories.

1. Teaching Science to Children - examples include field events, science fairs and Arbor Day activities.
2. Research - such as field study sites, experimental subjects and sampling procedures.
3. Scientific Application to Management - including workshops, field tours and demonstration areas.
4. Science and Technology - such as specialized equipment, GIS and spatial analysis, or microscopy.

Entry requirements:

• Entry fee is $2 per photo.
• Photo can be no larger than 11 inches by 14 inches for black and white or color photo.
• Photo can be from a digital or film source.
• Photo must be mounted on a hard backing and may be matted.
• Photo with glass, frames or plastic will not be accepted.

• Bring your photos to the National Convention in Portland.
• Clearly mark the back of the photo with your name and category.

Photos not picked up after the contest will become the property of SAF.

For Donors: contributions are tax deductible. However, please ask a tax advisor regarding Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations.