O'Neill Pine Company joined WFPA in 1996. WFPA gives our small third generation family owned timber company a chance to leverage our influence in Washington. The annual meeting provides an opportunity to talk with representatives of larger timber companies. Even though we pay far less in dues, WFPA counts our vote the same as larger companies and WFPA has never made us feel like a second class member. Most importantly, WFPA's collective legal and public relations work gives the timber industry a chance to stand together on issues we share in common.