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 game bird season, or any autumn interest in a way that is safe and with respect to wildlife. 2019 90th Annual Convention is February 14-16 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 2019 Photo by Dianne Hendrickson - Foam Lake 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. 2019 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 December 2017 Month End Mail Out 1
SASKATCHEWAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION Aug 2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sept 28-30th - Women s Outdoor Weekend Oct 12 - Youth Grant Form Due Oct 14 - Region 1 Fall Meeting, Tisdale 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 Remember to submit your branch events to be posted on the website! Email Dianne at sask.wildlife@swf.sk.ca, and be sure to visit the calendar of events page on our website for further event details: http://swf.sk.ca/ 2
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 / Email / 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: 306-692-4370, email: mheron@swf.sk.ca 3
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
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
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
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
SASKATCHEWAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION ANNUAL SWF Aug 2018 90TH CONVENTION FEB 14-16 2019 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
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
SASKATCHEWAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION Aug 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 (Taxes over and above; Transportation will be provided) Heritage Inn - Convention Center 40 rooms blocked - $108.56 (includes breakfast). Group Booking under Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation. T 306-693-7550 Comfort Inn (within walking distance) - Continental breakfast - Single/Double - $108.00 Extra: $5.00. Group Booking: Moose Jaw Wildlife Federation. T 306-692-2100, Fax 306-693-6266, Email CN035@choicehotels.com Super 8 (within walking distance) - Continental breakfast (also next to Humpty's Restaurant). 40 Double Rooms blocked - $98.88. 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. Group booking: Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation. T 306-694-5055, F 306-692-8171. 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: 306-691-5777, 1-800-Days Inn, www.daysinn.ca 10
Courier Please return by email to sask.wildlife@swf.sk.ca or by fax to 306.692.4370
SASKATCHEWAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION Aug 2018 August 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) 2017 2018 2018 2018 Target Regular Affiliate Actual 1954 Basin Lake 37 16 17 33 1971 BRUNO*** 234 117 124 241 2011 Carrot River 201 87 110 197 1961 Creighton 185 110 59 169 1989 Cub Hills 418 192 216 408 1967 Cudworth 205 91 68 159 1947 Humboldt 501 267 203 470 1968 La Ronge 156 60 40 100 1970 LAKE COUNTRY*** 593 444 259 703 1958 LAKE LENORE*** 199 108 98 206 1957 LEASK MARCELIN*** 169 90 92 182 1975 Lucien Lake 139 73 47 120 1955 Mallard 221 116 104 220 1980 Melfort 473 201 214 415 Active Branch Since REGION TWO (17) 2017 2018 2018 2018 Target Regular Affiliate Actual 1939 Battlefords 322 144 107 251 1987 BEAVER RIVER*** 64 23 43 66 2012 Cater Lake 166 78 74 152 1979 Cut Knife 278 91 107 198 1992 Dorintosh 85 38 35 73 1954 Fielding 230 112 99 211 1947 Lloydminster 1609 1017 355 1372 2008 Lost Horse Creek 37 15 18 33 1983 MACKLIN*** 280 139 188 327 1947 MEADOW LAKE*** 142 114 46 160 1980 REDBERRY*** 134 62 75 137 1973 St. Walburg 196 116 64 180 1981 Thickwood Hills 207 91 99 190 1980 TURTLE RIVER*** 162 94 76 170 1951 Unity 219 97 107 204 1947 WILKIE*** 27 25 7 32 1972 Witchekan 470 264 180 444 Regional 4628 2520 1680 4200 1970 Mistatim 115 64 41 105 1944 Naiverdale 32 0 1980 NIPAWIN *** 186 102 85 187 2010 Park View 203 76 117 193 1947 PORCUPINE*** 168 87 90 177 1954 PRINCE ALBERT*** 460 272 227 499 1977 St. Peters 243 108 91 199 1952 STONY RAPIDS*** 34 21 16 37 1994 STRUTHERS LAKE*** 374 196 201 397 1966 Tisdale 746 337 338 675 1945 Valley Trails 738 346 274 620 1982 WAKAW*** 22 25 4 29 1985 Weldon 148 64 78 142 1976 Regional 7200 3670 3213 6883 OTHER BRANCHES 2017 2018 2018 2018 Target Regular Affiliate Actual Sask Falconry Assoc. 13 15 6 21 Sask Falconers Club 29 10 9 19 SAFTA 17 15 32 SUMMARY Branches exceeding their 2018 target 44 Regions exceeding their 2018 target 0 Regular Members 16432 Affiliate Members 13235 Provincial Members 51 Corporate Members 3 2017 Memberships to Aug 31, 2018 29,793 2016 Memberships to Aug 31, 2017 29,502 Increase 291 *** Indicates Branches that have met or exceeded their Membership targets. Congratulations! 12
SASKATCHEWAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION Aug 2018 Active Branch Since August 2018 MEMBERSHIP UPDATE REGION THREE (29) 2017 2018 2018 2018 Targ et Regular Affiliate Actual 1975 BEAVER HILLS*** 261 147 121 268 1957 Buchanan 92 41 41 82 1957 Canora 226 93 95 188 1970 DELWOOD*** 46 39 38 77 1979 East Shore 189 81 74 155 1990 ENDEAVOR*** 16 11 5 16 1959 ESTERHAZY*** 670 456 297 753 1980 Foam Lake 318 170 120 290 1980 FORT QU'APPELLE*** 83 62 51 113 1973 Hudson Bay 404 177 209 386 1947 KAMSACK*** 144 67 79 146 1974 KUROKI *** 153 71 91 162 1966 Langenburg 214 85 97 182 1986 LEROY*** 59 38 42 80 1977 Loon Creek 201 100 61 161 1939 MELVILLE*** 646 435 257 692 1949 NORQUAY*** 265 131 151 282 1980 Parkland 193 98 81 179 1990 Pheasant Creek 70 31 18 49 1966 PREECEVILLE*** 464 233 253 486 1989 River Ridge 235 92 103 195 1977 Sturgis 263 135 126 261 1990 TIMBERLINE*** 46 25 23 48 1967 Touchwood Hills 645 338 302 640 1980 VALLEY VIEW *** 155 81 100 181 1964 Watson-Englefeld 252 139 102 241 1980 Whitesand 133 53 79 132 1988 Willowbrook 586 246 238 484 1947 YORKTON *** 221 117 120 237 Regional 7250 3792 3374 7166 Active Branch Since REGION SIX (13) 2017 2018 2018 2018 Target Regular Affiliate Actual 1953 ASSINIBOIA*** 240 180 60 240 1988 Buffalo Lake 42 10 5 15 1965 Deep South 19 10 4 14 1999 DIRT HILLS*** 829 554 293 847 1996 GREAT SANDHILLS*** 103 85 27 112 1953 Maple Creek 333 147 71 218 1947 Moose Jaw 569 309 193 502 2012 Rockglen 31 0 1961 Shaunavon 255 101 105 206 2001 South Shore 23 10 4 14 1947 Swift Current 645 367 268 635 2009 Willow Bunch 32 11 10 21 1987 Wiwa Creek 106 80 14 94 Regional 3227 1864 1054 2918 *** Indicates Branches that have met or exceeded Active Branch Since ActiveBra nch Since REGION FOUR (15) 2017 2018 2018 2018 Target Regular Affiliate Actual 1993 Boggy Creek 569 293 229 522 1953 Broadview 204 88 101 189 1952 Estevan 1077 558 397 955 1970 Grenfell 220 89 89 178 1977 INDIAN HEAD *** 205 137 77 214 2002 Moose Mountain 302 106 141 247 1987 Radville 118 46 60 106 1967 Redvers 394 126 139 265 1962 Regina 1032 581 339 920 1981 ROCANVILLE*** 484 228 273 501 1982 Save-A-Goose 488 198 247 445 1990 Souris Moose Creek 310 127 180 307 1987 Wapella Pipestone 356 149 159 308 1968 Wawota 267 118 133 251 1950 Weyburn 390 157 164 321 Regional 6416 3001 2728 5729 REGION FIVE (17) 2017 2018 2018 2018 Target Regular Affiliate Actual 1978 ARM RIVER*** 57 46 34 80 2016 BEAR HILLS *** 197 155 79 234 1947 Biggar 249 72 46 118 2017 Bridge City 28 12 12 24 1983 Brightwater Blackstrap 158 34 36 70 1961 Central Butte 195 105 89 194 1971 Eagle Creek 199 89 86 175 1983 ELBOW*** 67 42 38 80 1981 Kerrobert 159 56 50 106 1955 Kindersley 353 215 123 338 1957 KYLE*** 301 163 186 349 1989 Luseland 84 29 25 54 1971 OUTLOOK*** 329 229 148 377 1950 Rosetown 99 50 18 68 1980 Snipe Lake 35 16 4 20 2000 VISCOUNT*** 31 26 14 40 1993 WATROUS*** 282 159 141 300 1979 YOUNG*** 57 45 27 72 Regional 2880 1543 1156 13 2699