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SUMMARY:POSTPONED Region 6 (Saskatchewan) Annual Convention 2020
DESCRIPTION:Region 6 Convention has been POSTPONED due to the COVID 19 Pandemic. New date TBA \nPlease join us at our annual Region 6 (Saskatchewan) Convention on Tuesday\, March 31 and Wednesday\, April 1 at Manitou Springs Resort and Mineral Spa\, at Manitou Beach. \nCONVENTION DETAILS: \nRegistration – Tuesday\, March 31 at 6:30 PM \nSPECIAL PRESENTATION – Saskatchewan Low Carbon Stories\, by Margret Asmuss\, Project Coordinator for the NFU Climate Leadership Project at 7 PM\, Tuesday\, March 31 following registration \nCall to Order – 9:00 AM\, Wednesday\, April 1 \nConvention Adjournment – 4:30 PM\, Wednesday\, April 1. \nRegistration Fees: $45/person; Youth (under 25 years) $30.\nMembers are responsible for their own meals and accommodations. \nIf you wish to stay at Manitou Springs Resort and Mineral Spa\, contact the hotel directly at 306-946-2233. Accommodations are $140/night (2 queens). Manitou Springs is one of Saskatchewan’s more famous attractions. Come early\, or even book an extra night\, but be sure to bring your bathing suit! The Spa is included with your overnight stay. \nThe agenda includes: \n\nReports\nElection of officers\nResolutions\nUpdates on the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission\, the Western Grains Research Foundation\, international trade agreements\, and more. Dr. Christy Morrissey from the University of Saskatchewan has also been invited to update us on the effect of pesticides on prairie ecosystems\n\nResolutions on current policy issues may be presented to this convention and those passed will be forwarded to National Convention. Please bring your ideas! \nElections for three National Board members\, a Women’s Advisory Committee member\, a Youth Advisory member\, and an International Program Committee member will also be held\, as well as nominations for the Grassroots Member Award. \nWe encourage all members to attend our Saskatchewan Convention. Our conventions are always lively where new ideas are explored and direction is given for our Region.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/region-6-saskatchewan-annual-convention-2020/
LOCATION:Manitou Springs Resort and Mineral Spa\, 302 McLachlan Ave\, Manitou Beach\, Saskatchewan\, S0K 4T0
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED - NFU Region 5 (Manitoba) Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED due to the COVID 19 pandemic. New date TBA \nEveryone is invited to the NFU Region 5 Annual Convention which will be held at Little Britain United Church Hall\, Lockport\, 5879 Highway 9 (Directions: while traveling north of Winnipeg on #9 HWY turn east at 5879\, and it is right next to the Red River – click here for a map) \nOur theme is Challenges to our Farm Community. \nRegistration fees: $35 for non-members; $25 for members; $15 for youth under 26 . Lunch buffet soup and sandwich is included with registration. PLEASE RSVP to mb@nfu.ca \nNFU REGION 5 CONVENTION PROGRAM\n9:00 AM – Registration\n10:00 AM – Start Time – Updates from Elected Officials\n12:30 PM – Lunch  (Included with registration)\n1:30 PM – Afternoon Session\n5:30 PM – Meeting Adjournment\n6:00 PM – Socializing at a local restaurant TBA \nPresentations and Speakers:\nNFU Manitoba Update – Ian Robson \nTackling the Farm Crisis and Climate Crisis Document Discussion – NFU President Katie Ward (via Skype) \nWhat does Canadian Grain Commission ‘modernization’ really mean? – Doug Chorney\, CGC Commissioner \nUnderstanding the need for Small Scale Farm Insurance – Justin Girard – Direct Farms MB & MB Fruit Growers \nThe Challenge to Local Cheese Processing in Manitoba – Dustin Peltier – Loaf and Honey \nBring your Own Topic – Don’t see a topic you’d like to discuss related to our theme? This year we’re giving members up to 15 minutes each to discuss a key topic of their choice. 3 TOPIC LIMIT: Based on best topics submitted to mb@nfu.ca by March 31. \nElections:\nElections for 2 National Board members for Region 5\, 1 Women’s Advisory Committee member\, 1 Youth Advisory Committee member; and 1 International Program Committee representative. Nomination for the NFU Grassroots Member Award (Member Recognition of significant contribution to building the NFU). \nResolutions\nPlease bring your written resolution(s) about the farming issues you identify for needed debate and action decision. Resolutions on current policy issues may be presented to this Convention and\, if they are passed\, they will be forwarded to National Convention to be held in Saskatoon\, SK\, November 26 to 28\, 2020. \nFor further information\, call Ian Robson at (204) 858-2479 or Dean Harder (204) 797-6388; or e-mail: mb@nfu.ca \nWe look forward to seeing you on April 4th!
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/nfu-region-5-manitoba-annual-convention-2/
LOCATION:Little Britain United Church Hall\, 5879 Highway 9\, Lockport\, Manitoba\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="National Farmers Union":MAILTO:nfu@nfu.ca
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