1. Western Mensurationists Meeting, Kelowna, BC – June 24-26, 2007 1 On topics non-biometric: The people, places and events that enriched my life David M. Hyink, Ph.D. ( retired ) Timberlands & Raw Materials R & D Weyerhaeuser Company

2. Western Mensurationists Meeting, Kelowna, BC – June 24-26, 2007 2 Skip the technical issues as much as possible! l Why me? l What was fun? l What are you glad you did? l What are you sorry you missed? l What were the useful ideas of the last 40 years (ones that made a difference)? l What are the characteristics of the top people? l What is your favorite memory of Grosenbaugh, Furnival, etc. l What would a young biometrician do well to adopt as a way of thinking/acting? l Questions / Comments

3. Western Mensurationists Meeting, Kelowna, BC – June 24-26, 2007 3 Why me? l Grosenbaugh, Furnival, Avery, Husch, Beers, Stage l First from private sector l Weyerhaeuser – 27 years 2 years Myths Not for everyone – proprietary work driven by demand Leader in a strong industry – Implement rapidly & uniquely Seek & speak the truth using the best science possible

4. Western Mensurationists Meeting, Kelowna, BC – June 24-26, 2007 4 What was fun? l Darn near everything! l Bad jokes l Colorful characters l Academic and professional mentors l Professional colleagues

5. Western Mensurationists Meeting, Kelowna, BC – June 24-26, 2007 5 What are you glad you did? l Met and married Stephanie Jeffords; produced Jonathan l Listened to and acted on good advice l Succumbed to Peter Farnum’s “relentless pursuit” and joined Weyerhaeuser Company l Helped start the Stand Management Coop l Developed and followed a plan to be financially independent at age 55 l Devoted a minimum of 5% of my personal resources (time, $) to volunteerism

6. Western Mensurationists Meeting, Kelowna, BC – June 24-26, 2007 6 What are you sorry you missed? l More time with interesting people – especially international colleagues l Working with a more diverse team l The joint meeting of the Western Mensurationists and the Western Geneticists

7. Western Mensurationists Meeting, Kelowna, BC – June 24-26, 2007 7 What were some of the useful ideas of the last 40 years (ones that made a difference)? l Computers l Statistical / numerical packages l Permanent plots l Growth architectures l Parameter recovery l Self-referencing curves l Integrated fitting l Sector Sampling l Jedi Warrior Validation

8. Western Mensurationists Meeting, Kelowna, BC – June 24-26, 2007 8 What are the characteristics of the top people? l See the “Big Picture” l Mentors l Life-long learners http://www.wikihow.com/Calculate-Pi-by-Throwing-Frozen-Hot-Dogs l Seize opportunities l Confident l Serve others l Multiple interests

9. Western Mensurationists Meeting, Kelowna, BC – June 24-26, 2007 9 What is your favorite memory of Grosenbaugh, Furnival, etc. l Grosenbaugh l Furnival l Stage l Moser & Beers l Bell l Characters: Hegyi, Chambers, Iles, Berglund, Cleveland, Thrower, Fenn, Newton l Charley Peterson

10. Western Mensurationists Meeting, Kelowna, BC – June 24-26, 2007 10 Wavy-haired teenage heartthrob – Charley Peterson

11. Western Mensurationists Meeting, Kelowna, BC – June 24-26, 2007 11 What would a young biometrician do well to adopt as a way of thinking/acting? l Seek, listen to, and follow good advice l Make and follow a sound financial plan l Carry adequate insurance – a responsibility l Take advantage of development opportunities l Give at least 5% of your personal resources to causes you believe in l Stay true to the scientific method; follow data l Do a good turn daily

12. Western Mensurationists Meeting, Kelowna, BC – June 24-26, 2007 12 Questions / Comments

13. Western Mensurationists Meeting, Kelowna, BC – June 24-26, 2007 13 Joint Western / Midwest Mensurationists – 2009?