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hours to District agricultural organizations,
was the fourth president of the RRFA. He is
now reeve of Emo.
There are others who deserve recogni-
tion as well, but these four leaders stand out
and were the first to receive this award.
COMMITTEES
On Monday, November 9, the RRFA
held its first meeting under new president
George Hyatt. The biggest part of the eve-
ning was spent organizing the new commit-
tees for the coming year.
The entertainment committee will be
chaired by Linda Armstrong aided by Allan
Teeple and Bob Locking.
The membership committee will be
headed by Bill Gibson. A new format will be
used in the hope that it will involve more
District members.
The following zone committees were
established: Zone I — Bob Locking, Linda
Armstrong, and Archie Weirsema; Zone 11
— Kristine Carpenter, Reuben Korb, and
Bill Romyn; Zone III — Allan Teeple, Bill
Irvine, and Bob LeBlanc; Zone IV — Bill
McLain, Glen Galusha, and Gordon Cornell.
The Farm Progress and Agri -Food Week
committee is once again chaired by Kristine
Carpenter. She will be aided by Debbie
Zimmerman and Lisa Teeple.
The finance committee will be com-
posed of treasurer Lisa Teeple aided by
Debbie Zimmerman and Kristine Carpenter.
A new insurance information committee
will be headed by Lisa Teeple, with mem-
bers to be chosen as needed.
Dean Hodgson will once again head the
public relations committee, with members to
be chosen as needed. This committee is
urged to have more contact with federal and
provincial government representatives.
Jim Belluz will act as contact person
between the RRFA and the Ontario Skills
Development Office in Fort Francis. Mem-
bers interested in this program should con-
tact their local director.
Paul Heyens was chosen to serve a two-
year term on the Northern Ontario policy
committee; Jim Belluz has one year to go.
Andy Carpenter will represent the fed-
eration on the Arda Pasture committee.
Ralph Hunsperger will continue on the
veterinary services committee.
Discussions were held concerning two
new District agricultural organizations, the
Farmers' Market and the District Seed
Growers' Association. No decision was
reached pending further discussion with
these groups.
Dean Hodgson
CoQ
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