Media Contact: Mike Cheston, President of the NC State Forestry Club
On Saturday, November 6, 2010, the NC State Forestry Club will host Rolleo at Schenck Memorial Forest in Raleigh. Rolleo is the Forestry Club’s annual forestry and timber sports competition in preparation for southern conclave. Last year was a tremendous year for the Forestry Club, with that year’s president, Logan Scarborough, winning the STIHL Collegiate Southern Division and the National Championship.
Barry Goldfarb, Logan Scarborough, Joe Cox, and Kelley McCarter
The Forestry Club is excited about carrying on the tradition excellence this year. Having won the Academic Quiz Bowl at Haywood Community College’s Forest Festival Day earlier this fall, they are poised for a great start. Hosting Rolleo is important for the club, because it provides a great opportunity to work with students from our guest schools, Virginia Tech, Haywood Community College and Montgomery Community College, sharpens skills for conclave, and it helps the club raise much needed funds.
This is the second year Rolleo will be held at Schenck Memorial Forest, which is only about 10 minutes from the NC State University campus. This location has proven to be a great place for the event – convenient, great parking, and lots of room to view the many events.
The academic events will begin at 8:00AM, and physical events will begin at 10:15 and continue after lunch. Events will include archery, axe throw, stock saw, team cross cut, underhand chop, and more. Competitions between students, faculty and alumni are encouraged. The public is welcome to attend, with a small donation accepted for attendance (sorry, no dogs, please). A hot dog & hamburger lunch (12:30) and BBQ catered dinner (5:15) will be available at reasonable individual costs, or pay only $25 and receive lunch, dinner, and a 2010 Rolleo t-shirt.
Jack and Jill cross cut competition
Rolleo is great for the whole family, competitors and spectators alike. So, please come out for the fun and support the NC State Forestry Club.
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Schenck Memorial Forest Location on Google Maps
Carl Alwin Schenck Memorial Forest, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
For more information, contact Mike Cheston, President of the NC State Forestry Club