Western Hardwood Association

08/11/2026

The 2026 WHA Annual Convention begins tonight! 🌳

We’re kicking things off with the Welcome Reception at 5:30 p.m. at Chinook Winds Casino Resort in Lincoln City.

A big thank you to our 2026 sponsors for their support of WHA, our members, and the western hardwood industry. We’re excited to welcome convention attendees and get three days of connection, conversation, and industry insight underway.

See you tonight!

08/01/2026

The August issue of Hardwood Stand is here, and WHA Convention Week is almost here too! 🌳

Join us August 11 to 13 in Lincoln City for the WHA Annual Convention, starting with the Golf Classic on Tuesday.

Inside the August issue:
⛳ Convention Week and Golf Classic
📈 Are West Coast markets turning a corner?
🤝 A Stronger Path Forward for WHA
🏛️ Farm Bill, tariffs and hardwood priorities
🌳 Markets, manufacturing and forest policy

And don't forget the raffle. Two great prizes, and you do not have to be present to win!

Read the August issue:

https://midd.me/4tU7

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07/31/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY. EARLY BIRD ENDS TONIGHT.

Early bird pricing for the 2026 WHA Annual Convention ends today, July 31. So does the Chinook Winds room block (code 081026WHA). After today, the rate goes up.

Register now: westernhardwood.org/2026

Raffle tickets are on sale too. Two prizes drawn August 12, buy online through noon that day, no need to be present to win:
• Blackstone 28" Griddle
• Steelport Knife Set (handmade in Portland, OR, with hardwood handles)

07/31/2026

11 days to the 2026 WHA Golf Classic.

August 11 at Chinook Winds Golf Resort on the Oregon Coast.
Convention attendee or not, come for golf. Open to everyone.

Grab a spot: westernhardwood.org/golfclassic

07/31/2026

Nine sessions. Three days. One coast. 🌳 Here's your 2026 WHA Annual Convention speaker lineup. Swipe through, then register before early bird ends Friday, July 31. August 11-13 at Chinook Winds Casino Resort, Lincoln City, OR. westernhardwood.org/2026

07/28/2026

3 DAYS LEFT AT THE EARLY BIRD RATE.

Early bird pricing for the 2026 WHA Annual Convention ends Friday, July 31. This was the extension, there won't be another.

Before Friday: Register at the early bird rate Book your room at Chinook Winds (code 081026WHA) Buy your raffle tickets, Win Blackstone griddle or a Steepport knife set, drawn Aug 12

You don't need to be present to win the raffle.

August 11-13
Chinook Winds Casino Resort
Lincoln City, Oregon

Register: westernhardwood.org/2026

07/28/2026

🎁 BOTH PRIZES REVEALED — Blackstone 28 Griddle + Premium Knife Set.

Two prizes. One drawing. Tickets are not included with registration, so don't leave your shot to chance! Buy yours online at westernhardwood.org/2026.

Drawing: August 12 at the convention

07/25/2026

TWO PRIZES. ONE DRAWING. GET YOUR TICKETS.

The 2026 WHA Convention raffle is coming up -- and you could go home with one of two prizes: Blackstone 28" Outdoor Griddle Premium Professional Knife Set

Drawn August 12 in Lincoln City. You do not need to be present to win.

Grab your tickets: use the QR code or visit westernhardwood.org/2026

07/24/2026

Under three weeks until the 2026 WHA Golf Classic.

August 11. Chinook Winds Golf Resort. Oregon Coast.
Open to all. Bring a team or register solo and join one.

Register now: westernhardwood.org/golfclassic

07/23/2026

3 WEEKS TO CONVENTION.

What's waiting in Lincoln City: 9 sessions on economics, regional partnership, AI, CLT, policy, grading, exports, and demand WHA Golf Classic at Chinook Winds Golf Resort (Aug 11) Evening Reception & Dinner, with auction (Aug 12) Whale Watching or Fishing/Crabbing on the Pacific (Aug 13) Raffle with prizes worth thousands

Early bird pricing through July 31.

August 11-13
Chinook Winds Casino Resort
Lincoln City, Oregon

Register: westernhardwood.org/2026