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FLAX DAY 2001

Saskatchewan Flax Development Commission and the Flax Growers Western Canada
“Focus on Flax”
January 8, 2001
Saskatoon Inn
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Resolutions from AGM

Resolution Regarding Director Remuneration:
Whereas the Saskatchewan Flax Development Commission is established as a development commission pursuant to section 5 of the Agri-Food Act:

Whereas the commission consists of a board of directors consisting of six registered producers elected in accordance with sections 18 to 20 of the Act.

Whereas the remuneration to be paid to the members of the commission is to be fixed by the registered producers at the annual meeting, and Whereas remuneration for previous fiscal years was $235.00 (chair) and $155.00 directors.

Be it resolved that the Saskatchewan Flax Development Commission rates of remuneration for its directors is established at current rates of $235.00 chair and $155.00 directors.

Resolution regarding Flax Day 2001
Whereas the Saskatchewan Flax Development Commission mandate is to enhance the flax industry and whereas Saskatchewan Flax Development Commission and Flax Growers Western Canada have a cooperative relationship and whereas Saskatchewan Flax Development Commission appreciates the efforts of Flax Growers Western Canada in organizing this day.

Be it resolved that Saskatchewan Flax Development Commission thanks Flax Growers Western Canada staff – Executive Director Adele Buettner and her team of Patti Martin, Joan Lasiuk and Sheila Leys for the day’s coordination.

Resolution Regarding Producer Recognition/Appreciation
Be it resolved that the Saskatchewan Flax Development Commission and the Flax Growers Western Canada move a motion of appreciation to Garvin Hanley for his many years of service to the flax industry and extend to him our best wishes and sincere hope that he return to good health.


 

FLAX DAY 2001 AGENDA

 

Chair, Ron Gilmour

8:00a.m.

Registration

9:00 a.m.

Welcome and Business Portion of the Saskatchewan Flax Development Commission – Chris Hale

10:15 a.m.

Update from the Flax Council of Canada – Garvin Hanley

10:30 a.m.

Flax for Feed – Cutting Your Losses – James Drouillard, Kansas State University

11:45 a.m.

Lunch (provided)

1:00 p.m.

Flax Straw Management Without Burning – Byron Irvine, Brandon Research Centre

1:30 p.m.

Flax Fiber – A Saskatchewan Touch to Luxury Driving – Dennis Lepsch, Cambridge Industries, new York

2:15 p.m.

Flax Break

2:30 p.m.

Hard Look at the Market – Dr. Bill Riley, XCAN, Winnipeg

3:15 p.m.

Study On Agronomic Practices at Indian Head – Dr. Guy LaFond

3:45 p.m.

Closing Comments – Ron Gilmour