Northeast Regional Meeting

Thursday, October 1


Location

Samoset Resort

220 Warrenton St
Rockport, Maine 04856

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Contact info@nawla.org with questions.

 
Samoset Resort

 


Schedule at a Glance

Day One — Wednesday, Sept. 30

8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Annual Golf Scramble
Samoset Resort
1:00 – 7:00 PM Meeting Registration Open
5:00 – 5:15 PM Moment of Remembrance
for Alden Robbins
5:30 – 7:30 PM Exhibits & Product Displays
6:30 – 7:30 PM Welcome Reception

Day Two — Thursday, Oct. 1

7:00 – 8:30 AM Exhibits & Product Displays
7:00 – 8:30 AM Breakfast Buffet
8:30 – 11:45 AM NELMA Annual Business Meeting

Welcome — Chairman Matt Duprey

State of the Association — Jeff Easterling

Board of Directors Nominations — Matt Duprey

The NELMA Marketing Program Highlights

Summary of Activities — Jeff Easterling

Public Relations Accomplishments — Kim Drew

Understanding Consumers & Builders: NELMA's New AI-Assisted Value Chain Research Tool — John Rooks

Guest Presentation: SPFs Approved Increase in Specific Gravity! — Russell Edgar, Madera WoodTech & NELMA Technical Consultant

12:00 – 1:45 PM Industry Luncheon
2:00 – 3:00 PM Guest Speaker: Paul Jannke, Forest Economic Advisors
Economic and Lumber Market Outlook for 2027
3:15 – 5:30 PM NAWLA Northeast Regional Meeting
6:00 – 7:00 PM Chairman's Reception
7:15 – 9:00 PM Chairman's Dinner & Awards

Day Three — Friday, Oct. 2

7:00 – 9:00 AM Board of Directors Meeting

*Schedule is subject to change.

 


 

How to Register

Registration is handled through forms that must be emailed directly to NELMA. Choose one of two forms that fits your plans:

Use the NAWLA Regional Meeting Only Form if you're attending just the Northeast Regional Meeting.

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Use NELMA's 93rd Annual Meeting Registration Form if you're attending the Annual Meeting and want to include the Regional Meeting as an add-on.

Download Form

Complete and email your selected form to NELMA at info@nelma.org by Tuesday, September 8 to secure your registration.

 


 

Housing

Samoset Resort

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Housing for this event is provided in partnership with NeLMA through a contracted room block at the Samoset Resort. Attendees are strongly encouraged to secure their rooms early — housing is expected to sell out. 

Book your room by Tuesday, September 8, to secure the special NELMA Annual Meeting/Northeast Regional Meeting rate at the Samoset Resort — $295 per night!

Deadline Notice: Registration and official housing for this event will close on September 8.


Cancellation by Individual

A full refund will be granted for cancellations sent in writing to info@nawla.org at least two (2) business days prior to the event date. Phone cancellations will not be accepted.

No refunds will be issued for cancellations received within two (2) business days of the event date or after the event date; however, we appreciate receiving written notice if you are unable to attend.

Name substitutions will be accepted if received in writing at any point prior to the event date.
 

Thank You 2026 Northeast Regional Meeting Sponsors!

Thank You 2026 Regional Meetings National Sponsors!

Sponsorship

Interested in sponsoring a Regional Meeting?

Visit the Sponsorship Page

Contact info@nawla.org with questions.