Women Of Lumber & Forestry Retreat
Sep 22 - 24th 2024, Whistler, BC.
WOLF
Empowering, promoting, and expanding the network of female sales and purchasing professionals within the lumber industry.
Calling all ladies in lumber!
Our aim is to build a platform for women across the lumber industry to network and grow their communities. Our anchor event, the Women Of Lumber & Forestry retreat, is held annually in Whistler, BC, each September. We also cross-promote other female-forward industry events throughout the year.
ABOUT THE WOLF RETREAT
The WOLF Retreat is an annual opportunity to network and build a community with women in lumber across North America in a relaxed and open setting. It is run as a non-profit via Dakeryn Industries with a highly engaged group of organizers and volunteers.
WHO CAN ATTEND
This event is open to women who are lumber purchasing and sales professionals, from entry-level to executive, with an attendance of around 75 guests. We also maintain several spots for supporting departments, including admin, transportation, human resources, etc.
ONCE YOU ARRIVE
The program features a wide range of industry content and corporate training. You will engage in educational sessions, group discussion, team-building activities and social gatherings. You will create new connections while sharing stories and laughs along the way.
We invite you to join us.
Women Of Lumber & Forestry Retreat
Sep 22 - 24th, 2024, Whistler, BC
Click the link to join the waitlist for our sold out 2024 WOLF Retreat. Please note your company must have received an email invitation to register (if not you may be rejected). Registrations are subject to review and are limited to lumber industry participants only.
Payment details and hotel booking instructions will be sent upon registration.
WOLF RETREAT 2024
Schedule
Sunday
Sep 22
Travel Day to Whistler BC
4:00 pm
Check-in at Westin Whistler Resort
Free Evening
MONDAY
Sep 23
8:00 am
Registration
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
WOLF Workshop Day 1
5:30 pm
Networking Reception & Dinner
Tuesday
Sep 24
8:30 am - 11:30am
WOLF Workshop Day 2
2:00 pm
Group Activity
6:30 pm
Closing Dinner & Awards
2024 Educators
Professor at Smith Business School, Queens University
Shai is a Senior Academic Leader, Executive, & Lawyer that teaches university & MBA courses including law, negotiations & conflict management and consulting.
SHAI DUBEY
Sami is a Global Keynote Speaker, Consultant, 3x Hockey Olympian, and author (The Role I Played). Sami helps her audience realize that a “team needs all of its members, regardless of their role if they are to succeed”.
SAMI JO SMALL
Olympic Athlete & Certified Speaking Professional
President and CEO of COFI
Linda is the current president and CEO of the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI), which represents the majority of lumber, pulp and paper, and manufactured wood producers across the country.
Linda Coady
Angela Galanopoulos & Meaghan HommY
Founders of Ideate
Angela and Meaghan are both successful performers in the Vancouver film and entertainment scene. In 2024 they started their own education company called Ideate where they share the concepts of improv to build high performing teams and strengthen corporate culture.
Ariana is an Equity Research Associate focusing on Forestry with the CIBC Capital Markets team. She holds a Masters of Finance and has a range of experience as an analyst at various reputable firms across Canada.
Ariana Milin
Equity Research Associate, CIBC Capital Markets
Founder of DyerFitness & Crossfit Competitor
Johny is the founder and head coach at Dyer Fitness. He is a Crossfit competitor, former NCAA football player and professional dancer. Johny’s mission is to share his love of movement and self-improvement with the community.
Johny Dyer
Past Educators
Certified business and life coach, host of international retreats, proud mother, world travel and human empowerment leader helping women across the globe build profitable and fulfilling careers.
Robyn Gooding
Business Coach & Strategist
Forest Products advisor since 2008, currently leading FEA’s Lumber Market Status & Trends, the Sawmill Profiles report and Price Pulse.
CRYSTAL GAUVIN
Senior Economist, FEA
Kelly Blankstein
Chief Financial Officer,
A&W Canada
Senior Executive at A&W with over 25 years experience in finance, risk management, corprorate strategy and technology transformation.
Lawyer, Thought Leader & Coach
Business lawyer, advisor, speaker and published writer with 10+ years of corporate experience. Also founded and runs a professional coaching business.
SEPIDEH ALAVI
Seasoned Human Resources Leader with 20 + years of corporate experience including senior roles at Connor, Clark & Lunn, Concert Properties, Colliers + more.
Giselle Blackman
Senior HR Leader
Your hosts
Kaitlyn & Lauren Chimko
WOLF Co-Founders & Partners at Dakeryn Industries
2024 Sponsors
This event would not be possible without our incredible sponsors. Please reach out to Kaitlyn (kaitlyn_chimko@dakeryn.com) if you are interested in sponsoring for 2024 which will be reflected in July.
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FEMALE FORWARD EVENTS IN 2024
WOLF Meet Up: Montreal Wood Convention
Join us before the Montreal Wood Convention for a networking luncheon sponsored by Weston and Dakeryn. Limited spots available.
12.00PM Tues Apr 9th, 2024, Montreal
Global Softwood Log & Lumber Conference
This conference presented by FEA (Forest Economic Advisors) is held at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Vancouver. Women in the industry will receive a $300 registration discount with the code “WOLF”
June 5th - 6th, 2024, Vancouver
WOLF Retreat 2024
Our upcoming annual WOLF Retreat is scheduled for this September in Whistler BC. Registration is now open.
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