Georgia Foresters Hall of Fame

Hall of Fame Recipients (list) | Nomination Form (pdf file)

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2013 Georgia Foresters Hall of Fame Committee

Chair Sharon Dolliver ()
829 GA Hwy 57
Gordon, GA 31031
Phone: 478.628.5786
Term Expires: 12/31/13

Bob Izlar ()
Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources
University of Georgia
180 East Green Street
Athens, GA 30602-2152
Phone: 706.542.6819
Term Expires: 12/31/14

Kathryn H. Robie ()
255 River Springs Drive
Atlanta, GA 30328
Phone: 404.441.3155
Term Expires: 12/31/15

Jim Alfriend ()
PO Box 1270
Thompson, GA 30824
Phone: 706.595.2210
Term Expires: 12/31/16

William F. Miller III ()
F & W Forestry Services, Inc.
3240 S Fletcher Ave
Apt 776
Fernandina, FL 32034
Phone: 912.655.3550
Term Expires: 12/31/17

Nominating Procedure
Nominations Due June 1, 2013

It is the purpose of the Georgia Foresters Hall of Fame, a function of the Georgia Division, Southeastern Society of American Foresters, to honor foresters who have made outstanding and significant contributions to the forestry profession.

Any member, or past member, living or deceased, of the Georgia Division, Southeastern Society of American Foresters who, in the opinion of the nominators, has made outstanding contributions to the profession can be nominated. The nominee must be, or have been, a resident of the State of Georgia.

A dated, formal nomination stating the nominee's current address and telephone number must be presented to the Chair, Georgia Foresters Hall of Fame Committee by June 1 of each year to allow distribution to the Hall of Fame Committee members for their consideration before the annual committee meeting customarily held during the last week in June. The nomination must be signed by the principal nominator and include address and telephone number. An additional minimum of four supporting signatures must follow that of the principal nominator. All signers must be currently active members of the Georgia Division, Southeastern Society of American Foresters.

A detailed professional biography and other statements, not exceeding 300 words, emphasizing the nominee's professional contributions must accompany the nomination.

The Nomination Form is in pdf format. If you are unable to read pdf files, then click on the Adobe Acrobat logo, and download Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Following in a suggested nomination format.

Resume of Achievements and Contributions to Forestry

Please Note: Election to the Georgia Foresters Hall of Fame requires recognition of outstanding contributions to the broad field of forestry. These contributions should be documented in a concise, straightforward manner in those areas of activity pertinent to the nominee's professional accomplishments. Listed below are several criteria or activities which may be helpful in compiling this information. The list is obviously not inclusive, and it is intended only as a guideline for your use.

Contributions to Professional Forestry in One or More Categories

Widely recognized leadership role in the application of knowledge and service to forest resources.
Superior performance and service in the development and implementation of quality forestry programs at local, regional, or national levels.
Recognition of service and contributions through awards, honors, citations, offices, commissions, etc.
Participation and service to various SAF activities at the local, division, or national levels.
Recognition of problems and needs in forestry and efforts directed toward meeting these challenges.
Conscientious concern and effort in promoting professionalism among foresters, especially advising and assisting young professionals in achieving career goals.
Noteworthy contributions and support of forestry organizations or institutions through service, political activities and/or philanthropic means.
Notable contributions to the area of conservation through rational concern over environmental issues and problems and participation in local, regional, or national ancillary organizations.

Hall of Fame Recipients

1969	G. Norman Bishop Burley M. Luffburrow Charles Evans I.F. "Cap" Eldredge Bishop F. Grant Henry J. Malsberger William M. Oettmeier Bonnell H. Stone
1970	Allyn M. Herrick
1971	Ernst V. Brender C. Dorsey Dyer J.D. "Red" Strange
1972	B.E. Allen A.C. Connaughton L.W.R. Jackson
1973	H.C. Carruth Ben C. Meadows
1974	Frank A. Bennett S.B. Kinne, Jr.
1975	H. Guyton DeLoach
1976	John W. Cooper
1977	William H. McComb Jack T. May
1978	Douglass A. Craig
1979	Archie E. Patterson
1980	James F. Spiers Robert W. Cooper
1981	William A. Campbell John F. Sisley Vernon Yow
1982	Leon A. Hargreaves, Jr. George A. Anderson
1983	John C. Barber Frederick W. Haeussler Charlie Bonner Jones
1984	Jerome L. Clutter
1985	Claud L. Brown "Ted" W. Earle, Sr. J. Walter Myers
1986	H. Edward Ruark
1987	L. W. "Hoop" Eberhardt
1988	Harley Langdale, Jr. William Patrick Thomas
1989	None
1990	Barry F. Malac L.N. Thompson, Jr.
1991	Joseph S. "Sid" McKnight
1992	W.B. (Bill) Oettmeier, Jr.
1993	none
1994	Eley C. Frazer III
1995	G. Edward Knapp Charles Fitzgerald
1996	none
1997	Robert L. Izlar John W. Mixon
1998	none
1999	William J. Barton
2000	A. Ray Shirley
2001	James G. Fendig
2002	James L. Gillis, Jr.
2003	William C. (Billy) Lancaster Arnett C. Mace, Jr.
2004	John Reid Parker
2005	None
2006	None
2007	W. Dale Greene Charles "Chuck" Place, Jr. Charles M. Tarver
2008	None
2009	Michael Lee Clutter Winfred N. "Hank" Haynes Kathryn "Kate" Hutcherson Robie
2011	Klaus Steinbeck
2012	Earl Barrs William F. Miller III Miles A. "Andy" Stone