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1 SASKATCHEWAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION Sept 2018 BRANCH MONTH END MAIL OUT IN THIS ISSUE With autumn just around the corner, we encourage SWF members enjoy late season fishing, the start of the migratory and upland game bird season, or any autumn interest in a way that is safe and with respect to wildlife th Annual Convention is February in Moose Jaw! 90th Annual Convention Registration Form Youth Grant Report The SWF Angling & HK Big Game Awards Banquet will be held in Macklin, April Photo by Alvin Sundlund- Mallard Branch IMPORTANT HIGHLIGHTS Branches may submit their regional nominations to Central Office prior to the regional meeting. Resolutions must be passed at the branch level before being presented at the Fall regional meetings for consideration at Convention Membership Books will be available for pick-up at the Fall Regional Meetings Complete the Youth Grant Report on page 3 by October 12. Positions and job descriptions for regional meetings available on page 4-7 September 2018 Month End Mail Out 1

2 SASKATCHEWAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION Sept 2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Oct 12 - Youth Grant Form Due Oct 14 - Region 1 Fall Meeting, Tisdale Civic Centre Oct 14 - Region 4 Fall Meeting, Montmartre Senior Centre Oct 14 - Region 6 Fall Meeting, Moose Jaw WF Club House Oct 20 - Region 3 Fall Meeting, Melville Community Works Oct 20 - Region 5 Fall Meeting, Harbour Golf Club in Elbow Oct 27 - Region 2 Fall Meeting, Maymont NOTICE: We encourage all branches to have a representative attend the spring, and especially, the fall regional meetings - elections are held, resolutions are discussed and voted on which then go forward to the annual convention in February, and attendees receive updates from the SWF and government's Wildlife and Fisheries branches, and have the opportunity to ask questions and express their concerns. Registration usually starts at 9:00 am with the meetings beginning at 10:00 - meeting agendas will be forwarded to the branches. Hope to see you all there! Remember to submit your branch events to be posted on the website! Dianne at sask.wildlife@swf.sk.ca, and be sure to visit the calendar of events page on our website for further event details: events 2

3 2018 Youth Grant Attention Branches with Youth programs or camps! There is money available through SK Lotteries (as part of the provincial SWF grant) for branch youth programs/ camps. If you had a camp/program in 2018, please fill out the form and return it to Central Office asap. The form must be returned before October 12th, so it can be processed before our year-end which is October 31st. Thank you for the time and effort your branch has taken to provide outdoor education and information to our youth. We hope this grant will help you continue. Keep up the good work, and good luck with your future endeavours! Branch Name: Contact Person / / Tel #: Youth Program or Event: Date(s) of Event: # of Youth Participating: Activities and brief description of each: # of Volunteer Workers: # of Volunteer Hours: Additional Comments: Return form by October 12th to: SWF Central Office, 9 Lancaster Rd., Moose Jaw, SK S6J 1M8, Fax: , mheron@swf.sk.ca 3

4 Positions Up For Election At Fall Regional Meetings Region 1 Director: David Yorke (possible 2 terms left) Region 2 Director: Jim Todd (possible 1 term left) Fisheries: vacant Habitat: vacant Henry Kelsey: Glenn Stewart Wildlife Advisory: vacant Region 3 Director: Larry Pfliger (possible 2 terms left) Region 4 Director: Travis Schaeffer (possible 3 terms left) Fisheries: Tim Kerslake Habitat: Jerrod Hubbard Henry Kelsey: Michael Halirewich Wildlife Advisory: Larry Hubbard Region 5 Director: Darren Thomson (term is up) Region 6 Director: Warren Howse (possible 2 terms left) Fisheries: Ron Schaal Habitat: Clark Schultz Henry Kelsey: Chad Fink Wildlife Advisory: Trent Empey 4

5 REGIONAL JOB DESCRIPTIONS & GUIDELINES ** Please Note: Due to the fact that the S.W.F. is registered under the Non-Profit Corporation's Act - Article 5 states that: No individual who (a) is less than eighteen years of age; (b) is of unsound mind and has been so found by a court in Canada or elsewhere; (c) has the status of bankrupt; can be a director. All those holding Regional positions must be current members of the SWF. Regional Directors The Regional Directors shall act as the representatives from their Regions on the Board of Directors. In the event of a Regional Director position becoming vacant, a special Regional Meeting may be called after thirty (30) days notice to elect an Interim Regional Director, who will hold this office for the unexpired term of his predecessor. Regional Directors shall be responsible to adhere to the SWF Constitution and Policies. Regional Directors shall be responsible to attend the following: i) The Annual Meeting (convention) ii) Their respective Regional Meetings iii) A minimum of 75% of Board of Director meetings iv) As many regional functions as possible, i.e. banquets, meetings, dedications, etc. The Director's first responsibility will be to the Provincial Federation and at all times will act, as they determine, in the best interest of the provincial body and in controversial matters will seek the advice of the President. Included in this responsibility is the realization that the branches of their region are an important part of the Federation and that they, with the branches of the other regions, in fact make up the Federation. Shall have full cooperation from the Executive Director and Central Office staff in matters concerning their region. Shall be responsible for conducting their respective Regional Meetings (2 a year) in cooperation with the Executive Director. Shall keep in close touch with the branches in their region, offering encouragement and assistance in all branch matters as they see fit. Will act as the President's contact in a region. Will cast the region's votes at Board meetings. Copies of their correspondence should be forwarded to the President, Central Office, and the codirector of their region. Hand written letters may be submitted to Central Office to be typed and returned. Will be compensated for expenses incurred while on S.W.F. business. Expense sheets (with receipts) must be sent into Central Office on a bi-monthly basis. With the assistance of their co-director, will work out a regional plan for their duties (e.g. splitting zone, membership, branch visitation, etc.) May write reports regarding events in their region for the monthly mail to the branches in their region May write bi-monthly reports regarding events in their region, for the provincial magazine, Outdoor Canada West 5

6 REGIONAL JOB DESCRIPTIONS & GUIDELINES Regional Fisheries Chair One per region elected every two years at the S.W.F. Fall Regional Meetings. The regional chairman may be re-elected into this position for any number of terms. Responsible to the Provincial Fisheries Chairman. Report (written or verbal) to the Provincial Fisheries Chairman and Central Office on regional activities and projects quarterly. Assist in developing programs. Motivate, work, and assist Branch Fisheries Chairmen with initiation of local projects and programs. Stay current on fisheries issue, fisheries projects, and potential projects in his/her region. Work closely with SWF Fish Enhancement Coordinator on developments in his/her region. May use the resources of the S.W.F. staff to send reports or requests to SWF branches in his/her region, other regional fisheries chairmen, Board of Directors, etc. Report to his/her Spring and Fall Regional Meetings (in person or in writing) on regional fisheries activities. Responsible for communication with SWF Fish Enhancement Coordinator prior to Spring and Fall Regional Meetings to discuss current projects and relevant information pertaining to fisheries in his/her region. Will be compensated for expenses incurred (up to $500 annually) while on Fisheries business for the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation. Additional expenses may be pre-authorized by the SWF Fish Enhancement Coordinator. Regional Habitat Chair One per region elected every two years at the S.W.F. Fall Regional Meetings. The regional chairman may be re-elected into this position for a number of terms. Responsible to the Provincial Habitat Chairman. Report (written or verbal) to Provincial Habitat Chairman and Central Office on regional activities/ projects quarterly. Assist in developing programs. Monitor activities on Habitat Trust and Wildlife Development 6

7 REGIONAL JOB DESCRIPTIONS & GUIDELINES Regional Henry Kelsey Chair Assist the Henry Kelsey Provincial Chairman in operating the records keeping program, establishing direction and guidelines, and looking after operations at a Regional level Assist in developing programs, seminars, updating records and forms, etc. Assist Henry Kelsey Official Measurers within his/her region with measuring problems, workshops, etc. Shall vote on controversial issues from time to time and the appointment of new Henry Kelsey Measurers. Shall be elected (1 per SWF Region) Regions 1, 3, 5 in odd years; Regions 2, 4, 6 in even years at the SWF Fall Regional Meetings, with the term being two years, serving no more than three terms consecutively (6 years). Nominations should be in to the SWF Central Office and the Henry Kelsey Chairman prior to the Regional Meeting, or nominations will be accepted from the floor, as per the SWF Constitution, Article XV. May use the resources of the S.W.F. staff to send reports or requests to SWF branches, other HK measurers in his/her region, or Board of Directors. Report to his/her Spring & Fall Regional Meetings (in person or writing) on regional Henry Kelsey activities. Will be compensated for expenses incurred (up to $500 annually) while on Henry Kelsey business for the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation. Regional Game Advisory Chair One per region elected every two years at the S.W.F. Fall Regional Meetings. The regional chairman may be re-elected into this position for a number of terms. Responsible to the Provincial Game Advisory Chairman. Monitor game populations in his/her region and report to the Provincial Game Advisory Chairman and Central Office on regional populations on a monthly basis. May use the resources of the S.W.F. staff to send reports or requests to SWF branches in his/ her region, other regional game advisory chairmen, Board of Directors, etc. Assist the Provincial Game Advisory Chairman in the Game Advisory presentation at the annual 7

8 SASKATCHEWAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION ANNUAL SWF Aug TH CONVENTION FEB H E R I T A G E I N N, M O O S E J A W S K REGISTER NOW! H O S T E D B Y T H E M O O S E J A W W I L D L I F E F E D E R A T I O N 8

9 3-Day Registration 90th Annual Convention Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan ~ February 14-16, 2019 REGISTRATION FORM FEES TYPE DETAILS EARLY BIRD REGULAR Includes Thursday evening banquet, Friday and Saturday lunch and evening banquet (before Jan. 21) (after Jan. 21) $290 $310 2-Day Registration Thursday/Friday (includes lunch & banquet) $205 $225 Friday/Saturday (includes lunch & banquet) $230 $250 1-Day Registration Thursday $130 $140 Friday or Saturday $155 $165 Spousal Package 3 evening banquets $150 Guests or non-registered delegates Lunch $25 Banquet $55 DELEGATES REGISTRATIONS REGION: BRANCH: NAMES MEMBERSHIP NUMBER REGISTRATION FEE TOTAL A: ADDITIONAL MEAL TICKETS & SPOUSAL PACKAGES (must be ordered before noon on the day prior) NAMES MEAL TICKETS REQUIRED FEE TOTAL B: PAYMENT: Total A + B = (enclosed with cheque) NEW DELEGATE LUNCHEON The following are new delegates and will attend the New Delegate Luncheon on Thursday at 11:15am: Mail registration & cheque payment to: Moose Jaw Wildlife Federation Box 1286 Moose Jaw, SK S6H 2E8

10 SASKATCHEWAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION Sept th Annual Convention Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan ~ February 14-16, 2019 Accommodations Cut-off date to receive these rates at all hotels is January 13/19 (Taxes over and above; Transportation will be provided) Heritage Inn - Convention Center 40 rooms blocked - $ (includes breakfast). Group Booking under Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation. T Comfort Inn (within walking distance) - Continental breakfast - Single/Double - $ Extra: $5.00. Group Booking: Moose Jaw Wildlife Federation. T , Fax , CN035@choicehotels.com Super 8 (within walking distance) - Continental breakfast (also next to Humpty's Restaurant). 40 Double Rooms blocked - $ Group booking: Moose Jaw Wildlife Federation. T , Fax ; Temple Gardens Spa 10 rooms blocked (8 w/1 King bed & 2 Standard w/2 Queen beds) $ Group booking: Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation. T , F Days Inn, Moose Jaw - Continental breakfast, pool, waterslide, mini fridge in every room. 40 Standard rooms blocked (2 queen beds): 1-2 people $99, 3 people $109, 4 people $119. Group booking: Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation Conference. T: , Days Inn, 10

11 SASKATCHEWAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION Sept 2018 September 2018 MEMBERSHIP UPDATE Branches should check their totals to this sheet every month. If there are discrepancies between the two totals, please contact Central Office. Active Branch Since REGION ONE (28) Target Regular Affiliate Actual 1954 Basin Lake BRUNO*** CARROT RIVER*** Creighton Cub Hills Cudworth Humboldt La Ronge LAKE COUNTRY (SHELLBROOK) LAKE LENORE*** LEASK*** Lucien Lake MALLARD*** Melfort Mistatim Naiverdale NIPAWIN*** Park View PORCUPINE*** PRINCE ALBERT*** St. Peters STONY RAPIDS*** STRUTHERS LAKE*** Tisdale Valley Trails WAKAW*** Weldon Regional Active Branch Since REGION TWO (17) Target Regular Affiliate Actual 1939 Battlefords BEAVER RIVER*** Cater Lake Cut Knife Dorintosh FIELDING*** Lloydminster Lost Horse Creek MACKLIN*** MEADOW LAKE*** REDBERRY*** St. Walburg Thickwood Hills TURTLE RIVER*** UNITY*** WILKIE*** Witchekan Regional OTHER BRANCHES Target Regular Affiliate Actual Sask Falconry Assoc Sask Falconers Club SAFTA SUMMARY Branches exceeding their 2018 target 44 Regions exceeding their 2018 target 0 Regular Members Affiliate Members Provincial Members 78 Corporate Members Memberships to Sept 28, , Memberships to Sept 28, ,370 Increase 697 *** Indicates Branches that have met or exceeded their Membership targets. Congratulations! 11

12 SASKATCHEWAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION Sept 2018 Active Branch Since September 2018 MEMBERSHIP UPDATE REGION THREE (29) Targe t Regular Affiliate Actual 1975 BEAVER HILLS*** Buchanan Canora DELWOOD*** East Shore ENDEAVOR*** ESTERHAZY*** Foam Lake FORT QU'APPELLE*** Hudson Bay KAMSACK*** KUROKI*** Langenburg LEROY*** Loon Creek MELVILLE*** NORQUAY*** Parkland Pheasant Creek PREECEVILLE*** River Ridge Sturgis TIMBERLINE*** TOUCHWOOD HILLS*** VALLEY VIEW *** Watson-Englefeld Whitesand Willowbrook YORKTON *** Regional Active Branch Since REGION SIX (13) Target Regular Affiliate Actual 1953 ASSINIBOIA*** Buffalo Lake Deep South DIRT HILLS*** GREAT SANDHILLS*** Maple Creek Moose Jaw Rockglen Shaunavon South Shore Swift Current Willow Bunch Wiwa Creek Regional *** Indicates Branches that have met or exceeded Active Branch Since ActiveBra nch Since REGION FOUR (15) Target Regular Affiliate Actual 1993 BOGGY CREEK*** Broadview Estevan Grenfell INDIAN HEAD Moose Mountain Radville Redvers Regina ROCANVILLE*** Save-A-Goose Souris Moose Creek Wapella Pipestone Wawota WEYBURN*** Regional REGION FIVE (17) Target Regular Affiliate Actual 1978 ARM RIVER*** BEAR HILLS*** Biggar Bridge City Brightwater Blackstrap CENTRAL BUTTE*** Eagle Creek ELBOW*** Kerrobert KINDERSLEY *** KYLE*** Luseland OUTLOOK*** Rosetown Snipe Lake VISCOUNT*** WATROUS*** YOUNG*** Regional

13 SASKATCHEWAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION Sept 2018 ***CALL TO ACTION: LAND ACCESS UPDATE*** This June, SWF met with Ministers Don Morgan, Lyle Stewart and APAS to discuss Provincial Governments plans to review and modify Saskatchewan s trespass legislations. We also responded with a follow up letter stating our position that we have provided excerpts from below: The Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF), being a science based organization, has recently teamed up with the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association, Saskatchewan Cattlemen s Association, APAS, SARM and the Ministry of Environment to do an in-depth study of land-owner and vehicle/atv/quad/hunter access issues. We anticipate having, at least, preliminary statistics by early August and would be pleased to discuss the research results at this time. We have engaged Dr. Alistair Bath, an associate Professor in the college of Geography from Memorial University in Newfoundland, to conduct the study and provide a statistical analysis. The overarching goal of this study is to understand the attitudes, beliefs, and behavioural intention of land owner s access issues. The SWF and our over 33,000 members recognize the complexity of the land access question and the importance this issue has on game management which has been acknowledged in the recently released Government of Saskatchewan; Game Management Plan: We further recognize that an integral part of game management is landowner respect and the SWF has operated a program promoting this concept for many years. Without landowner/hunter co-operation game management in Saskatchewan would be very difficult if not impossible. The SWF appreciates the opportunity to provide input into proposed legislative changes governing access on private land. We would like to suggest, pending the results of our access study, that we would support the concept of informed consent for all vehicle traffic while allowing foot access for hunters during hunting seasons on land that is not posted. This issue encompasses the potential to severely impact hunting as we know it. We will continue to meet with all stakeholders and represent resident hunters interests in this pivotal issue to mitigate any negative effects that new, unbalanced legislation may create but also recognize the rights of land owners to control access to their properties. If you feel passionately about this topic, The Sask Government have an on-line post requesting your opinion on potential changes, which you can reply to through the contact information on page 7: We also encourage you to contact your MLA: 13