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SASKATCHEWAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION Nov 2018 BRANCH MONTH END MAIL OUT IN THIS ISSUE Happy Holidays from all of us here at SWF Central Office! 2019 90th Annual Convention is February 14-16 in Moose Jaw!

1 SASKATCHEWAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION Nov 2018 BRANCH MONTH END MAIL OUT IN THIS ISSUE Happy Holidays from all of us here at SWF Central Office! th Annual Convention is February in Moose Jaw! 90th Annual Convention Registration Form The SWF Angling & HK Big Game Awards Banquet will be held in Macklin, April Photo Credit: Rachel Birns, Fort Qu Appelle IMPORTANT HIGHLIGHTS Convention Award nominations must be in to central office by Jan 01, 2019 We re offering 20% off all orders over $50 from the online store from now until Dec 20th, using the code HOHOHO. Grab yourself some Christmas deals, and support conservation efforts in the province. Check the online calendar at swf.sk.ca and be sure to forward along your event information to Dianne. November 2018 Month End Mail Out 1

SASKATCHEWAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION Nov 2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Dec 06 - Yorkton Antler Measuring Dec 09 - Kyle Fish & Game Antler Scoring Dec 09 - Grenfell WF Antler Scoring and Turkey Shoot Dec 10 -

2 SASKATCHEWAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION Nov 2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Dec 06 - Yorkton Antler Measuring Dec 09 - Kyle Fish & Game Antler Scoring Dec 09 - Grenfell WF Antler Scoring and Turkey Shoot Dec 10 - Mallard WF Antler Measuring Dec 11 - Melville Fish & Game Antler Scoring Dec 11 - Creighton Branch Winter Meeting Dec 12 - Creighton WF Antler Measuring Dec 15 - Willowbrook Horn Scoring Dec 24th - SWF online store sale ends Dec 30 - Scott Wozniak Memorial Ice Fishing Derby Jan 01 - Award Nominations Due 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

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4 Convention Awards presented at the annual convention in February! Careful consideration should be given towards choosing worthy recipients for these most prestigious awards. Please send your submissions into Central Office by January 1. Your branch or any interested individual can make submissions. Judging panels prior to convention vote on all awards except the Ed Begin Conservation Project Award. The Project Award is voted on by the Convention delegates all that is required by the January 1 deadline is the branch and the name of the project the presentation by the branch is done on the convention floor and time will be set aside on the convention agenda for the project presentations. Clayton Young Memorial Award Presented to individuals whose lifetime volunteerism has had a profound positive influence towards fulfilling our Federation s mission statement to ensure the wild life legacy we leave to our children surpasses that which we inherited. These activities would include branch and membership support, wildlife and habitat conservation and education. We would like to thank the branch executive and individual members who continually support the Federation s many pro-grams. We would be in dire straits without our dedicated volunteers who give freely of their time and expertise, to say nothing of the money spent out of their own pockets. Although we can t individually thank each and every one of our volunteers, every branch has a core few that do the majority of the work or someone who has stepped up to the plate and taken on a major project. The branches are responsible for nominating their key volunteers and we will honour one from each region. Ed Begin Conservation Project Award Presented to the SWF Branch for the best fish or wildlife habitat project, contributing to the conservation, improvement and or public awareness of Saskatchewan s fish or wildlife habitat. Many projects undertaken by the branches of the SWF are certainly worthy of nomination. If your project was worth the hours of volunteer time, money and effort it took to complete, it is certainly worth the effort it takes to nominate it for this award. Judging on this award depends on how well the submission is done up. Branches make presentations on their projects (power point, pictures, newspaper clippings, etc.) on the convention floor. The convention delegates vote on the projects and the award plus $500 is presented to the winning branch at the convention. Resource Management Conservation Award Presented to the professional employee in the conservation and/or resource management field, who has demonstrated dedication, courage, ability and expertise above and beyond the normal course of duty in managing and preserving Saskatchewan s natural heritage. There are many employees in the resource field that are well deserved of this nomination. Consider for example your local conservation officer, local biologist (fisheries/wildlife), personnel from Ducks 4 Unlimited, Ministry of Environment, Nature Saskatchewan, Nature Conservancy, or your own SWF, etc.

5 Convention Awards presented at the annual convention in February! Gordon Lund Memorial Award Presented to the person who, by thought, effort or deed is considered to have contributed the most towards the conservation of Saskatchewan s renewable natural resources. Again, there are many people across the province that should be nominated for this award. This could be your neighbour, wife, husband or local conservationist anyone who you feel has contributed to the conservation of our natural resources (i.e. some-one who spends countless hours teaching our youth about wild-life and conservation, a certain person who has spearheaded an ongoing project and has stuck with it from beginning to end, etc.) It is very important how you present your nomination. You or your branch know of all the good things this person has done, but the judges don t. Bill McDonald Youth Conservationist Award Presented to the youth (18 and under), who by thought, effort, or deed, is considered to have contributed the most towards the conservation of Saskatchewan s Renewable natural resources. Any youth, 18 years of age or under, con be nominated for this award. This could be someone who has initiated programs for the local youth group or branch in general; has grown with your youth group and now has taken over a leadership role in teaching others; shows a great concern for our natural resources and is taking an active role in conservation; started a group with their friends or at their school etc., etc. There are many young people out there who deserve the recognition and encouragement to continue on with their efforts. They are the future! LORNE TOPLEY MEMORIAL STEWARDSHIP AWARD This new award is sponsored by the SWF Branches in Region 2 to honor the memory of Mr. Lorne Topley, who was a passionate leader in land stewardship. First presented at the 2015 SWF Convention, it will be presented annually at the SWF convention to an individual, group, or family whose actions exemplify excellence in wildlife land stewardship, enhancement and securement. Resource Management Conservation Award Presented to the professional employee in the conservation and/or resource management field, who has demonstrated dedication, courage, ability and expertise above and beyond the normal course of duty in managing and preserving Saskatchewan s natural heritage. There are many employees in the resource field that are well deserved of this nomination. Consider for example your local conservation officer, local biologist (fisheries/wildlife), personnel from Ducks Unlimited, Ministry of Environment, Nature Saskatchewan, Nature Conservancy, or your own SWF, etc. 5

6 SWF ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST Do you love taking pictures of Saskatchewan s outdoors? If you have any Saskatchewan wildlife or scenery photos, then this is your chance to be recognized! Submit your photos for the Annual SWF Photo Contest. Photos will be displayed and judged at the upcoming Annual Convention. Individuals members must submit their photos to their local branch (please check with the branch to find out deadlines), and then each branch submits their top photos at Convention. Branches wishing to submit an entry to the photo contest must have the photos there by the first day of Convention and dropped off at the Merchandise Desk. The following list of rules will be adhered to: 1. Categories: Wildlife (Saskatchewan only, Big Game, Predators, Birds, Fish, etc., no animals in the confines of a park or game farm, no hunting photos. We are asking for Saskatchewan wildlife in their natural state. Humans not allowed.) Scenery (Saskatchewan only, humans not allowed) 2. 8 x 10 (or 8.5 x 11) sized photos (color or black and white). 3. Photos must not be framed or matted for display. 4. Photos can be entered only once. 5. Photos will not be accepted from individuals. Entries must be through the local branch and verification from branch executive must accompany the entry. Branch name, photographer, and address should be on the back of each photo. 6. Competition is for amateur photographers only. Trail camera photos not allowed. 7. Open to SWF members of all ages. 8. Each branch may enter one photo for each category. The branches will select their entries and monitor the rules for the provincial competition. 9. Lighting, development, type of film used, will be the choice of the participant. Digital photo enhancement is limited to cropping, dust removal, and adjusting lighting and color. Any photo layering or combining will not be permitted. 10. Ballots are in the delegate s kits at Convention. 11. Photos will be numbered for the display. 12. Ribbons will be awarded to the top three in each category at the Saturday night banquet. 13. Winning photographs will be featured on next year's Convention Book, and the top photos in each category may be featured in the Outdoor Canada Magazine, the SWF web site, and/or SWF promotional material. 14. The SWF is not responsible for loss or damage of entries. The SWF will keep all entries, and will return them to the branches at a later date. 6

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

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

7 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 4P9

SASKATCHEWAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION Nov 2018 90th Annual Convention Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan ~ February 14-16, 2019 Accommodations Cut-off date to receive these rates at all hotels is January 13/19

T 306-693-7550 Comfort Inn (within walking distance) - Continental breakfast - Single/Double - $108.00 Extra: $5.00. Group Booking: Moose Jaw Wildlife Federation.

Group booking: Moose Jaw Wildlife Federation. T 306-692-8888, Fax 306-693-7255; www.super8.com. Temple Gardens Spa 10 rooms blocked (8 w/1 King bed & 2 Standard w/2 Queen beds) $175.00.

8 SASKATCHEWAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION Nov 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, 8

9 SASKATCHEWAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION Nov 2018 NOVEMBER 2018 MEMBERSHIP UPDATE Branches should check their totals to this sheet every month. If there are discrepancies between 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- MARCELIN*** 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 61 Regions exceeding their 2018 target 0 Regular Members Affiliate Members Provincial Members 88 Corporate Members Memberships to November 25, , Memberships to November ,734 Increase 385 *** Indicates Branches that have met or exceeded their Membership targets. Congratulations! 9

10 SASKATCHEWAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION Nov 2018 Active Branch Since NOVEMBER 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 REGION FOUR (15) Target Regular Affiliate Actual 1993 BOGGY CREEK*** Broadview ESTEVAN*** Grenfell INDIAN HEAD*** Moose Mountain Radville Redvers REGINA*** ROCANVILLE*** Save-A-Goose ActiveBra nch Since 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

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12 Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation HENRY KELSEY OFFICIAL MEASURERS Region 1 (NE Sask): * Dave Atamanchuk, Humboldt, (306) * Mark Buller, Waldheim, (306) * Robert Delorme, Christopher Lake, (306) (h), (306) (c) *+ Dennis Francais (Regional Director), Nipawin, (306) * Ron Johnson, Big River, (306) Nelson Reddekopp, Warman, (306) * Brendon Reiter, Middle Lake, (306) Michael Remenda, Nipawin, (306) Kent Ringheim, Melfort, (306) (h), (306) (c) Jim Tiessen, Prince Albert, (306) Bruce Wallington, Tisdale, (306) (h), (306) (c) * Colin Woods, Creighton, (306) Region 2 (NW Sask): Cody Cadrain, Meota, (306) *#+ Albert England, Lloydminster, (780) Jeff Heck, Battleford, (306) Larry Mackrell, Battleford, (306) *+ Brian Rehman, Provost, AB (780) (h), (780) (c) *+ Brett Seidle, Medstead, (306) Glenn Stewart (Regional Director), Cut Knife, (306) (h), (306) (c) * Jason Toews, Meadow Lake, (306) Region 3 (E Central Sask) Reg Closson, Stockholm, (306) *+ Charles Dietz (Regional Director), Melville, (306) (h), (306) (c) *#+ Heath Dreger, Yorkton, (306) * Jeremey Edwards, Hudson Bay, (306) * Floyd Hendrickson, Margo, (306) Arnold Holmes, Hudson Bay, (306) Ralph Holowaty, Foam Lake, (306) (h), (306) (c) * Cameron Kirzinger, Leroy, (306) *#+ John Kuzma, Norquay, (306) *#+ Joyce Lorenz, Raymore, (306) (h), (306) (c) *+ Blair Mitchell, Sturgis, (306) * Chad Sherman, Fort Qu Appelle, (306) *# Ken Somogyi, Melville, (306) (h), (306) (c) *+ Reg Soyka, Yarbo, (306) (h), (306) (c) Scott Soyka, Yarbo (306) (h), (306) (c) Region 4 (SE Sask) Andre Bernuy, Wauchope, (306) (h), (306) (c) #+ Allan Brehaut, Wawota, (306) * Roger Geremia, Indian Head, (306) *#+ Mike Halirewich (Regional Director), Estevan, (306) *+ Donald Holinaty, Estevan, *+ Kelly Kozij, Weyburn, (306) *# Paul Legrand, Regina, (306) (h), (306) (c) # Glenn Loffler, Glenavon, (306) # Archie Lovelace, Balgonie, (306) Travis Markoski, Oxbow, (306) *#+ Pat McKenzie, Regina, (306) * Joshua Michel, Estevan (306) * Murray Mosley, Estevan, (306) (h), (306) (c) *# Glen Sellsted, Regina, (306) Region 5 (W Central Sask): Dave Burnett, Saskatoon, (306) Glenn Cates, Kyle, (306) Bentley Coben, Tessier, (306) *# Brent Gust, Kindersley, (306) Milo Hanson, Biggar, (306) * Barry Johnston, Watrous, (306) *+ Alvin Long, Central Butte, (306) (h), (306) (c) + John B. McJannet, Davidson, (306) Hugh Perkins, Outlook, (306) *+ David Pezderic (Regional Director), Grandora, (306) Region 6 (SW Sask): *#+ Robert Allemand, Shaunavon, (306) (h), (306) (c) *+ Jack Clary, Lancer, (306) (h), (306) (c) *#+ Bill Deyo, Moose Jaw, (306) *+ Chad Fink (Regional Director), Assiniboia, (306) *+ Allan Hill, Moose Jaw, (306) * Warren Howse (Chairman), Avonlea, (306) Greg Illerbrun, Swift Current, (306) *# Dustin Miller, Leader, (306) * Ron Schaal, Maple Creek, (306) Additional Scorer Designations: Boone & Crockett Scorers = * Pope & Young = # Longhunter Society = + (Note: P&Y will accept entries from B&C measurers as well)

BRANCH MONTH END MAIL

SASKATCHEWAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION Aug 2018 BRANCH MONTH END MAIL IN THIS ISSUE With autumn just around the corner, we encourage SWF members enjoy late season fishing, the start of the migratory and upland