Story Posted: September 09, 2010

SaskCanola Election of New Board Members

Two positions on the Board of Directors are up for election this autumn. Only registered growers* may vote, nominate directors, and/or be elected to the Board of Directors.

Why Become a Director with SaskCanola?
Most board members agree that participation on producer boards has many benefits: working with a team of producers that want to see success for farmers; learning about many current issues in agriculture that need farmer input for better solutions;  improving planning, presentation and chairing skills; and meeting new friends around the board table and from other farm organizations in Canada.

Who can be nominated to the Board?
Registered canola growers can be nominated for positions on the Board. If you wish to run in the election please contact SaskCanola toll free at 1-877-241-7044 or click to email SaskCanola for a Director Nomination Package. The forms must be completed and returned to the Returning Officer no later than noon October 20, 2010.

What can I expect as a Board Member?
SaskCanola directors attend six board meetings a year, participate on committees, and attend industry and grower meetings to ensure canola growers’ interests are voiced. This requires about 40 days annually. Directors are elected for a three-year term and are eligible to be elected for three consecutive termes for a maximum of nine years of service. You can expect to learn more about the canola industry and affect decisions that are made within the industry.

When Does the Election Occur?
Ballot packages will be mailed to all registered producers November 12 after nominations have closed. Registered producers will choose up to 2 nominated growers on the ballot and then mail their ballots to the Returning Officer by December 3, 2010. The election results will be announced on Jan 12, 2011 at SaskCanola’s Annual General Meeting held during Crop Production Week.

Critical Dates/Timeline
September 10, 2010: Nominations open- packages available from SaskCanola
October 20, 2010: Nominations close at 12:00 p.m. (noon)
November 12, 2010: Ballots mailed to each registered producer
December 3, 2010: Last day for ballots to be received by Returning Officer
January 12, 2011: SaskCanola Annual General Meeting

*Who is a Registered Grower?
A registered grower is any grower who has sold canola in either of the previous 2 crop years and did not request a refund.

SaskCanola thanks all registered growers for their support of this producer led organization.

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