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Region 6 (SK) Convention

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Hybrid Hybrid Event

April 4 @ 5:00 pm – April 5 @ 4:00 pm CST

It is our pleasure to invite you to 2 upcoming events in Saskatoon. First, join us on Friday, April 4th for a social at Amigos Cantina Backroom. The following day, Saturday, April 5th, we will gather again for our Region 6 Convention at Station 20 West. Register below, and read on for details!

Registration: bit.ly/R6-registration-form

Friday, April 4th, 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Region 6 Social

Location: Amigos Cantina Backroom, 806 Dufferin Avenue in Saskatoon

Admission: Free. Food and drink available to order.

We will have a social and storytelling event with the opportunity for members to participate in an “open mic.” Doors open at 5:00 pm. Formal presentations and curated storytelling will begin at 7:00 pm. Following these, we will invite members to share with the group. Conversation and networking will continue until we wrap up at 10:00 pm. Bring your best stories and your NFU-curious friends, family, and fellow farmers!

5:00 pmDoors open: Registration, networking, and food and beverages available to order
7:00 pmProgramming begins: Member presentations
8:00 pmOpen mic with Stewart Wells
10:00 pmDoors close

Saturday, April 5th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Region 6 Convention

Location: Station 20 West (1120 20th St W) in Saskatoon

or online via Zoom: Launch Meeting.

Admission: For those attending in person, the event is pay-what-you-can with a suggested fee of $50 to cover lunch, refreshments, and venue rental. This fee can be paid in cash at the door or at any time by e-transfer to nfu@nfu.ca. Be sure to include a note with your e-transfer that states “R6 Convention Registration Fee.” A fee of $20 is suggested for online participation, to cover audiovisual capacity and staffing, which can be paid by e-transfer.

Coffee and lunch will be provided, with a vegetarian option.

The parking lot at Station 20 West is across 20th Street on the south side, with access from Avenue K S near the corner of 20th Street.

All are welcome to attend; however, only farmer members may participate in elections and resolutions.

9:30 amDoors open and registration
10:00 amCall to order, welcome, and land acknowledgement: Julie Maxwell and Michael Gertler
10:15 amReport from Resolutions and Nominations Committees
10:30 amRegional Update: Michael Gertler
10:45 amCaucus and Committee Updates
– International Programs Committee (IPC): Lyle Orchard 
– Membership Development Committee (MDC): Sarah Foley 
– Youth Caucus: Sarah Foley  
– Women’s Caucus  
– BIPOC Caucus
11:15 amNational Policy Initiatives and Tariffs Discussion: Phil Mount (Zoom)
12:00 pmLunch: Chili and Bannock served by Station 20 West (Vegetarian option available)
1:00 pmKeynote Session
“Farmland Ownership Concentration and Financialization in Saskatchewan”:
André Magnan, University of Regina
2:00 pmRNA Interface Technologies: Terry Boehm
2:15 pmRegional Council Elections
– Regional Coordinator 
– Two additional members who also serve as National Board Reps 
– Members-at-large (3-4)
– Program and Caucus Representatives: IPC, Youth, Women’s, BIPOC
3:00 pmRegional Resolutions
3:30 pmPlanning and Networking
4:00 pmAdjournment

*Agenda subject to change. Registrants will receive relevant updates.

Please email Stewart Wells at toews.wells@sasktel.net with resolutions and cc Sarah Foley, sarahheatherfoley@gmail.com. Email co-chairs Michael Gertler, megertler@gmail.com, and/or Julie Maxwell, vp-operations@nfu.ca with nominations. We are actively seeking nominations for Women’s Representative and BIPOC Representative.

Resolutions and nominations from the floor can be accepted, but we strongly prefer that they are sent in prior to convention.

If you are experiencing any barriers to participation, including cost, travel, or accommodations, please email Sarah Foley at sarahheatherfoley@gmail.com for assistance in making arrangements.

A New Member’s Guide to NFU Regional Conventions: 

Regional conventions are held every year as set out in our constitution. The purpose of the regional convention shall be to: 
  1. Develop strategy and action on matters concerning the members residing in the region which is consistent with national policy;
  2. Consider policies and programs to be recommended to the annual convention;
  3. Elect one member, or such other number of members as may be assigned from the region, to the board;
  4. Elect one women’s advisory committee member;
  5. Elect one youth advisory committee member;
  6. Elect one BIPOC advisory committee member;
  7. Elect one International Programs committee member. 

About Resolutions:

The NFU’s Policy Statement compiles all policies — including position statements, policy recommendations to government, action directives, etc. – that have been passed by a majority vote of delegates at previous national conventions.

Each year members bring forward new policy proposals in the form of resolutions for debate on the floor of the National Convention. Resolutions that pass are added to the NFU Policy Statement.

Prior to the National Convention, each NFU Region holds an annual Regional Convention where resolutions are debated and voted upon. Resolutions that have been passed at the regional level come forward to the national Convention.

All members in good standing residing in the region may submit and vote on resolutions.

Debate at both regional and national conventions is done according to the rules of order published in Parliamentary Procedure at a Glance, New Edition by O. Garfield Jones. The goal is to have as many policy resolutions as possible heard and thoroughly debated with the least amount of time wasted.