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. 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 13 2019 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. 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 September 2018 Month End Mail Out 1
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! 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/ events 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 Sept 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, 10 www.daysinn.ca
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) 2018 2018 2018 2018 Target Regular Affiliate Actual 1954 Basin Lake 37 16 17 33 1971 BRUNO*** 234 117 124 241 2011 CARROT RIVER*** 201 102 120 222 1961 Creighton 185 116 61 177 1989 Cub Hills 418 193 217 410 1967 Cudworth 205 93 69 162 1947 Humboldt 501 269 204 473 1968 La Ronge 156 68 44 112 1970 LAKE COUNTRY (SHELLBROOK) 593 455 264 719 1958 LAKE LENORE*** 199 108 98 206 1957 LEASK*** 169 90 92 182 1975 Lucien Lake 139 82 52 134 1955 MALLARD*** 221 120 113 233 1980 Melfort 473 221 233 454 1970 Mistatim 115 64 41 105 1944 Naiverdale 32 0 1980 NIPAWIN*** 186 102 85 187 2010 Park View 203 78 117 195 1947 PORCUPINE*** 168 92 95 187 1954 PRINCE ALBERT*** 460 286 244 530 1977 St. Peters 243 108 91 199 1952 STONY RAPIDS*** 34 21 16 37 1994 STRUTHERS LAKE*** 374 200 206 406 1966 Tisdale 746 337 338 675 1945 Valley Trails 738 401 320 721 1982 WAKAW*** 22 25 4 29 1985 Weldon 148 64 78 142 1976 Regional 7200 3828 3343 7171 Active Branch Since REGION TWO (17) 2018 2018 2018 2018 Target Regular Affiliate Actual 1939 Battlefords 322 152 112 264 1987 BEAVER RIVER*** 64 23 43 66 2012 Cater Lake 166 78 74 152 1979 Cut Knife 278 91 107 198 1992 Dorintosh 85 39 37 76 1954 FIELDING*** 230 126 119 245 1947 Lloydminster 1609 1055 365 1420 2008 Lost Horse Creek 37 15 18 33 1983 MACKLIN*** 280 139 188 327 1947 MEADOW LAKE*** 142 118 48 166 1980 REDBERRY*** 134 62 75 137 1973 St. Walburg 196 116 64 180 1981 Thickwood Hills 207 92 102 194 1980 TURTLE RIVER*** 162 94 76 170 1951 UNITY*** 219 105 118 223 1947 WILKIE*** 27 25 7 32 1972 Witchekan 470 279 190 469 Regional 4628 2609 1743 4352 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 17137 Affiliate Members 13777 Provincial Members 78 Corporate Members 3 2018 Memberships to Sept 28, 2018 31,067 2017 Memberships to Sept 28, 2017 30,370 Increase 697 *** Indicates Branches that have met or exceeded their Membership targets. Congratulations! 11
SASKATCHEWAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION Sept 2018 Active Branch Since September 2018 MEMBERSHIP UPDATE REGION THREE (29) 2018 2018 2018 2018 Targe t Regular Affiliate Actual 1975 BEAVER HILLS*** 261 147 121 268 1957 Buchanan 92 41 42 83 1957 Canora 226 93 95 188 1970 DELWOOD*** 46 39 38 77 1979 East Shore 189 95 87 182 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 404 179 215 394 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 201 122 74 196 1939 MELVILLE*** 646 435 257 692 1949 NORQUAY*** 265 131 151 282 1980 Parkland 193 100 81 181 1990 Pheasant Creek 70 31 18 49 1966 PREECEVILLE*** 464 233 253 486 1989 River Ridge 235 105 117 222 1977 Sturgis 263 135 126 261 1990 TIMBERLINE*** 46 25 23 48 1967 TOUCHWOOD HILLS*** 645 343 302 645 1980 VALLEY VIEW *** 155 81 100 181 1964 Watson-Englefeld 252 139 102 241 1980 Whitesand 133 53 79 132 1988 Willowbrook 586 259 250 509 1947 YORKTON *** 221 117 120 237 Regional 7250 3863 3433 7296 Active Branch Since REGION SIX (13) 2018 2018 2018 2018 Target Regular Affiliate Actual 1953 ASSINIBOIA*** 240 184 60 244 1988 Buffalo Lake 42 10 5 15 1965 Deep South 19 10 4 14 1999 DIRT HILLS*** 829 599 309 908 1996 GREAT SANDHILLS*** 103 85 27 112 1953 Maple Creek 333 164 74 238 1947 Moose Jaw 569 332 207 539 2012 Rockglen 31 0 1961 Shaunavon 255 110 114 224 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 1962 1096 3058 *** Indicates Branches that have met or exceeded Active Branch Since ActiveBra nch Since REGION FOUR (15) 2018 2018 2018 2018 Target Regular Affiliate Actual 1993 BOGGY CREEK*** 569 332 256 588 1953 Broadview 204 88 101 189 1952 Estevan 1077 609 443 1052 1970 Grenfell 220 89 89 178 1977 INDIAN HEAD 205 151 84 235 2002 Moose Mountain 302 112 145 257 1987 Radville 118 49 63 112 1967 Redvers 394 152 199 351 1962 Regina 1032 616 360 976 1981 ROCANVILLE*** 484 228 273 501 1982 Save-A-Goose 488 201 250 451 1990 Souris Moose Creek 310 127 180 307 1987 Wapella Pipestone 356 152 169 321 1968 Wawota 267 118 133 251 1950 WEYBURN*** 390 198 200 398 Regional 6416 3222 2945 6167 REGION FIVE (17) 2018 2018 2018 2018 Target Regular Affiliate Actual 1978 ARM RIVER*** 57 46 34 80 2016 BEAR HILLS*** 197 155 79 234 1947 Biggar 249 73 47 120 2017 Bridge City 28 12 12 24 1983 Brightwater Blackstrap 158 42 49 91 1961 CENTRAL BUTTE*** 195 110 90 200 1971 Eagle Creek 199 90 87 177 1983 ELBOW*** 67 46 40 86 1981 Kerrobert 159 58 51 109 1955 KINDERSLEY *** 353 228 127 355 1957 KYLE*** 301 166 186 352 1989 Luseland 84 29 25 54 1971 OUTLOOK*** 329 238 151 389 1950 Rosetown 99 50 18 68 1980 Snipe Lake 35 18 4 22 2000 VISCOUNT*** 31 26 14 40 1993 WATROUS*** 282 179 146 325 1979 YOUNG*** 57 45 27 72 Regional 2880 1611 1187 12 2798
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: 2018 2028. 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. 2018 through the contact information on page 7: http://bit.ly/2nidc07 We also encourage you to contact your MLA: http://www.legassembly.sk.ca/mlas/ 13