LSLA Annual Winter Meeting
LAKE STATES LUMBER ASSOCIATION
2026 Winter Meeting
January 14 – 16
Lambeau Field
Green Bay, WI
Schedule of Events
WEDNESDAY January 14 (Registration and distribution of election ballots 5 – 8 pm)
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Welcome Reception: Miller Lite Lounge (Enter outside at the Invisalign Gate)
Hors d’oeuvres, 2 Free Drink Tickets and Cash Bar
THURSDAY January 15 (Registration and distribution of election ballots 6:30 am – 4 pm)
6:30 am – 7:45 am Breakfast – (North Balcony, enter outside at the American Family Gate)
7:45 am – 8:00 am Welcome – Larry Krueger, Krueger Lumber (Legends Club Room, enter outside at the American Family Gate)
8:00 am – 9:00 am The Current Market and Outlook for US Hardwood Exports – Mike Snow, Executive Director, American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC)
9:00 am – 9:30 am To Be Determined
9:30 am – 10:00 am Hardwood Federation – Dana Lee Cole, Executive Director, Hardwood Federation
10:00 am – 10:15 am Break
10:15 am – 11:00 am Legislative Report Updates – Scott Everett, LSLA Michigan Legislative Consultant, Amy Boyer, LSLA Wisconsin Legislative Consultant
11:00 am – 11:30 am Election of Directors and Business Meeting
11:30 am – 11:45 am To Be Determined
11:45 am – 12:15 pm Hastings Air Energy Control, Brad Evans
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm Lunch – (North Balcony)
1:15 pm – 2:05 pm Hardwood Market Report, Andy Johnson
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Green Bay Packers Stadium Tours – Enjoy a 2-Hour Legendary Tour or a 1-Hour Classic Tour
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm LSLA Education Board Meeting – (MVP Box 4025)
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Cocktail Hour – Cash Bar will be open 5 – 9 pm – (Pre-function area outside Legends Club Room)
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Banquet Dinner Served – (Legends Club Room)
7:30 pm – 8:00 pm Announcement of Award Recipients:
Carl Danielson Scholarship; Al Andersen Memorial Award; Lou Chicquette Scholarship, Gus Welter Award, Golf Outing Certificate; Sponsor Prize Drawing
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Live Auction & Bucket Raffle Drawings
Annual after dinner auction to fund LSLA’s Hardwood Federation dues
FRIDAY January 16
8:20 am Board of Directors photo
8:30 am – 11:30 am Board of Directors meeting (Stratus Room, Lodge Kohler)
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Registration Information
EARLY REGISTRATION (deadline January 2)
Members: $190/person attending all or any portion of the event; $100 for spouse/family member.
Non-Members: $300/person attending all or any portion of the event.
Register and pay no later than Mon. Dec. 22, 2025 to be eligible for the drawing for LSLA 2026 Golf Outing Free Admission Certificates!
The winner will receive two (2) certificates (approximate value $700) to attend the 2026 LSLA Summer Golf Outing.
Early registration fee refundable in full if cancellation notification received no later than Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. Contact LSLA office: (920) 884-0409; (906) 875-3724 (fax); lsla@lsla.com
REGISTRATION AFTER JANUARY 2 AND AT THE EVENT
Members: $200/person attending all or any portion of the event; $110 for spouse/family member.
Non-Members: $350/person attending all or any portion of the event.
Registration Area open Wednesday, Jan. 14, 5:00pm – 8:00pm and Thursday, Jan. 15, 6:30am – 4:00pm
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Hotel Information
Lodge Kohler
1950 South Ridge Road Green Bay, WI 54304
1-855-407-7346
Contact the hotel for lodging reservations and ask for the Lake States Lumber Association Reservation #664885 block of rooms.
Online Bookings: www.lodgekohler.com/group
Group Code: 664885
*Please note that a one (1) night deposit will be taken with each reservation.
- Room rates: Single/double—$169.00 (All room rates subject to state and local taxes.)
- Block of rooms on hold until December 15, 2025
- For those who are flying into Austin Straubel International Airport, a courtesy hotel shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available by contacting the hotel. Call 1-920-327-4614 and give your flight information to schedule the shuttle before-hand, or call when you land! Hours of operation 6:00am – 10:00pm.
- Parking is free at the hotel parking
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Annual Live Auction
Our annual live auction will take place Thursday evening after the dinner. The last Winter Meeting’s auction was a tremendous success, and we’d like to see this auction top it! If you have any items to donate please contact Kyle Jeske (kyle@richardsonhardwoods.com), Jim Maltese (jmaltese@stella-jones.com) or the LSLA office (lsla@lsla.com).
Members are reminded that 2026 Dues must be paid prior to attending the Winter Meeting.
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Legendary Stadium Tour
Legendary Stadium Tours are a two-hour experience. Guests will visit all the stops included on the Champions Stadium Tour PLUS exclusive access to the Lee Remmel Press Box and visiting team locker room.
Duration: 120 Minutes
Distance: 1.5 miles
Lambeau Field Atrium: Yes
East Side Premium Seating: Yes
South End Zone Rooftop: Yes
South End Zone Clubs: Yes
Lee Remmel Press Box: Yes
Visiting Team Locker Room: Yes
Players Tunnel & Sideline: Yes
Classic Stadium Tour
Classic Stadium Tours are an hour-long experience. Guests will get to see one of Lambeau Field’s premium seating areas and even go down to field level through the Player’s Tunnel. Along the way, they will learn about our historic organization and stadium.
Duration: 55 Minutes
Distance: ½ mile
Lambeau Field Atrium: Yes
East Side Premium Seating: Yes
South End Zone Rooftop: No
South End Zone Clubs: No
Lee Remmel Press Box: No
Visiting Team Locker Room: No
Players Tunnel & Sideline: Yes
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Registration Form:
Please complete and mail, email or fax to the address listed below.
Early registration deadline is January 2, 2026. (NOTE: 2026 Dues must be paid prior to Winter Meeting)
LSLA Winter Meeting 2026:
Name ______________________________
Company ____________________________
Spouse/Family Member Name ________________________________
How many of your group will be attending the Wednesday Welcome Reception? ____
How many of your group will be attending lunch on Thursday? ____
How many will attend the 2 hour Legendary Tour? ___
How many will attend the 1 hour Classic Tour? ___
How many of your group will be attending the banquet dinner on Thursday? __
Check here if any in your group require special meal selections for the Thursday evening dinner:
Vegetarian___ How Many? ___ Gluten Free____ How Many? ____
Early Registration Costs (until January 2):
Members: $190 per person attending all or any portion of the event; $100 for spouse/family member
Non-Members: $300 per person attending all or any portion of the event
Registration after January 2 and at the Event:
Members: $200 per person attending all or any portion of the event, $110 for spouse/family member
Non-Members: $350 per person attending all or any portion of the event
Please indicate payment method:
____ I have enclosed a check for the following amount $____
____ Please invoice me:
Name _________________________________________
Address _______________________________________
City __________________________________________
State _____
Zip _______________
____ Please charge my credit card for the following amount: $______
Name on Card ___________________________________
Card Number ___________________________________
Expiration Date _______ Security Code (on back of credit card) _____
Billing Zip Code on Credit Card Statement ________
Email (for sending receipt) _________________________________________
Mail promptly to: Lake States Lumber Association, Inc. 337 Superior Avenue, Crystal Falls, MI 49920
Or: Fax (906) 875-3724 Email: lsla@lsla.com