IN MEMORIAM We Will Always Remember You, Rob Olszewski On April 19, 2016, so many of us were deeply saddened when we learned of the loss of our close friend and wonderful colleague, Rob Olszewski. We remember Rob for his passion for forests, his great big smile and his even bigger heart. At SFI, we are fortunate to be able to call Rob a founder and a builder. SFI would not be the success it is today without Rob’s tireless dedication and vision. His direct involvement can be seen in the evolution of the SFI Standard – from the very beginning, more than 20 years ago, through the most recent SFI 2015- 2019 Standard where he chaired the SFI Standard Revision Steering Committee. He was both a member and chair of the SFI Resources Committee multiple times. His generous spirit and dedication also led him to serve on many other SFI committees and task forces. Despite the demands of the senior professional roles he played during his career, Rob was always generous with his time. He mentored university students attending SFI annual conferences and was a source of inspiration for future generations who will carry on his legacy. In honor of Rob’s commitment to educating and mentoring the next generation of forest advocates and leaders, SFI has established the Rob Olszewski Memorial Education Fund for Future Forest Leaders. Funding will be used to support mentorship and educational opportunities for youth and students interested in learning about or pursuing careers in hydrology, sustainable forestry and other educational pursuits. Rob was always eager to show the way forward to a sustainable future for our forests and the communities that depend on them. So the next time you are in the woods, take a moment to enjoy the shade of a beautiful tree and think of him. We send our prayers, our thoughts and sympathy to all those who knew and loved Rob. We miss you, Rob. -Kathy Abusow, on behalf of the SFI Community If you would like to make a contribution to the Rob Olszewski Memorial Education Fund for Future Forest Leaders, you can either: • Send a check payable to The Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc. or • Make an online donation. For more information, visit: http://www.sfiprogram.org/rob-olszewski/ or scan the QR Code here: The White House tract on Rob Olszewski’s land, Jefferson County, Florida Photo Credit: Jim Karels 4 | 2016 SFI Annual Conference Linking Forests to Communities
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