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Canadian Seed Growers’ AssociationCanadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) www.seedgrowers.cawww.seedgrowers.ca
Update to 2010 CSAAC Annual Meeting
Canadian Seed Growers’ AssociationCanadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) www.seedgrowers.cawww.seedgrowers.ca
Future CSGA Meeting Dates
CSGA 2010 AGM – Delta Grand, Kelowna – July 7th - 9th (CSTA)
CSGA 2011 AGM – Sheraton Hotel, Hamilton – July 6th - 8th
CSGA 2012 AGM – Deerfoot Inn & Casino, Calgary – July 11th - 13th
CSGA 2013 AGM – Halifax – hotel & dates to be confirmed
Canadian Seed Growers’ AssociationCanadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) www.seedgrowers.cawww.seedgrowers.ca
Changes in Executive Committee
Gerald Girodat, SK is elected President
Jim Baillie, NS is elected 1st vice President
Vacancy to be elected 2nd vice President
Peter Boswall, PEI is appointed provincial gov’t rep to the Executive
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CSGA Membership 2000-2009
Canadian Seed Growers’ AssociationCanadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) www.seedgrowers.cawww.seedgrowers.ca
Current Issues:
GM Flax Streamlining Structure & Governance
Budget Succession Planning
Canadian Seed Growers’ AssociationCanadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) www.seedgrowers.cawww.seedgrowers.ca
Budget• Running a deficit budget in 2008-09, 2009-10 and 2010-11• Acreages are essentially flat• Membership numbers continue to drop• Expenses increase even if only for inflation• Return on surplus fund investments is low• Pension plan service costs are increasing (low investment returns)
Canadian Seed Growers’ AssociationCanadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) www.seedgrowers.cawww.seedgrowers.ca
The “White Paper”
21 recommendations:
1. conduct as many as possible Committee and Executive Committee meetings by conference call
2. Maintain Board size but deal with governance & policy – don’t repeat the work done by Committees
Canadian Seed Growers’ AssociationCanadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) www.seedgrowers.cawww.seedgrowers.ca
The “White Paper”
3. Maintain end-user advocacy as a priority
4. Have more control over Annual Meeting organization & provide more time for discussion of current issues
5. Seek government funding when applicable or available
Canadian Seed Growers’ AssociationCanadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) www.seedgrowers.cawww.seedgrowers.ca
The “White Paper”
6. Put available surplus funds toward education, publicity and R&D
7. Co-operate with other organizations and companies in advocacy work (political & end-user)
8. Invite Branch Directors & funds to E&P Committee & activities
Canadian Seed Growers’ AssociationCanadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) www.seedgrowers.cawww.seedgrowers.ca
The “White Paper”
9. Eliminate the past President’s position on the Board
10. Discontinue the CSGA wall calendar
11. Advertise on the CSGA website as a revenue generator
12. Initiate a collector’s fee for Branch fees
Canadian Seed Growers’ AssociationCanadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) www.seedgrowers.cawww.seedgrowers.ca
The “White Paper”
13. Recommend an acreage fee increase to take effect in 2011
Canadian Seed Growers’ AssociationCanadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) www.seedgrowers.cawww.seedgrowers.ca
Succession Planning is Becoming a Must – Not a LuxuryWithin five years Canada’s seed industry is likely to see:Dale Adolphe & Randy Preater retire at CSGAMike Scheffel & Louise Duke retire at CFIABill Leask retire at CSTAJim McCullagh and Ken Stone retire at CSI
Canadian Seed Growers’ AssociationCanadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) www.seedgrowers.cawww.seedgrowers.ca
Thank you for your attention