International Forest of Friendship "You haven't seen a tree until you've seen its shadow from the sky." Amelia Earhart The ceremony  will be held on June 19-20, 2009, in Atchison, Kansas Featured speaker at the 2009 banquet is General Robert Magnus, Asst. Commandant, U.S.M. C.(Retired). Picture of 2008 Honorees! See story on Thunderbird Maj Nicole Malachowski. Forest Map

Future Themes for Forest Celebrations

2009: Discovery through Flight -- Advancing the frontiers of aviation and aerospace.

2010: Forests and Flying -- Foresters who fly, smoke jumpers, air tanker pilots, etc.

2011: World Friendship Through Flying

SCHEDULE FOR June 2009:

1. Continental Breakfast served each morning.
2. June 19, 7:00 p.m. – Friday evening Cocktail Party.  Cash bar will be provided.
3. June 20, 1:00 p.m. – Lunch immediately following the Celebration at the Forest.
4. Bus transportation to and from the International Forest of Friendship for the Celebration.
5. June 20, 7:00 p.m. – Annual Celebration Banquet.  Cash bar will be provided.