Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association · Est. 1933
The 93rd NELMA
Annual Meeting
Growing NELMA's Legacy
Proud Past. Promising Future.
This year's Annual Meeting looks two directions at once, like Janus at the gate of the new year: back toward the businesses and families who built this association, and forward toward the innovations and new leadership carrying it into its next chapter.
September 30 – October 2, 2026
Schedule of Events
Samoset Resort, Rockport, Maine
Day One
Wednesday, Sept. 30
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Annual Golf Scramble
Samoset Resort
Samoset Resort
1:00 – 7:00 PM
Meeting Registration Open
5:00 – 5:15 PM
Moment of Remembrance
for Alden Robbins
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
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
Safe travels home.
Before You Arrive
Everything you need to register
Forms and reservations for the 93rd Annual Meeting, in one place.
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Meeting Registration
Register yourself and your team for the full Annual Meeting program.
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Sponsorship
Sponsorship at the 2026 Annual Meeting provides companies with frequent name exposure to attendees throughout the event!
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Hotel Reservations
Book your room at the Samoset Resort under the NELMA block rate.
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