Macdonald Report - 2004 Winter EditionMacdonald Inspection Services Ltd. Please Circulate & Post to Vol. 2004 No. 01 Q.C. Supervisor Mill manager Bulletin Board Seasons GreetingsChristmas MessageThe office staff and inspectors at Macdonald Inspection Services Ltd. would like to take this opportunity to wish our clients and colleagues in the wood industry our warmest season greetings. May you and your loved ones enjoy a great holiday season and the very best in the New Year! 2004 Grade SurveysWe would like to take this opportunity to thank all our grade stamp clients whose diligence on applying our grade stamp resulted in both Canadian Lumber Standards Accreditation Board (CLSAB) and American Lumber Standards Committee (ALSC) surveys to average well under 5% below grade for their surveys in 2004. Good grades translate to good marketing and our appreciation for representing our agency in the process. Recommended ReadingThis year CLSAB has published a booklet titled "Canadian Lumber Standards Accreditation Board Quality Management in Canada's Lumber Industry". This is a great overview of how the Canadian lumber system works. Copies are available at our office for only the postage cost or at Canadian Lumber Standards Accreditation Board 2005"All Species Grading Course" Please note our 2005 All Species Grading Course will begin in Chemainus, BC on Tuesday January 11, 2005 at the Chemainus Royal Canadian Legion Hall with Mr. Steve McAdam instructing. Other lumber grading courses will be determined and announced later in the year Bulletin inquiries are to be directed to:
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