The Rural Voice, 1980-03, Page 40Perth County Pork Producers
Ontario Pork
During the annual meeting on Jan. 18, a new slate of directors
was elected, almost half of them newcomers. This shows an
increased interest in the work of the association, as there were a
good number of volunteers to serve as directors allowing some
oldtimers to drop out.
The total number of directors for Perth County has been
increased to 27 out of a total of appr. 250 council men for all of
Ontario. The number is based both on the number of pigs
shipped from the county and the number of registered
producers.
The directors represent the producers as delegates to the
annual and semi-annual meetings of the provincial board in
Toronto. In addition the directors are responsible for conducting
the affairs of the county association. They work on various
committees, organizing information meetings, promotional
programs, social get-togethers and sponsor junior barrow shows
and 4-H competitions. Many directors volunteer to help on the
well known Pork Producers Barbeque, promoting the use of pork
as a snack food at country fairs, picnics and many community
barbeques in and outside the county.
The directors meet appr. eight times a year. Producers may
attend the meetings but have no vote. A producer may bring to
the attention of his township director any matter he likes up to
discussion. If a producer wishes to make a personal
presentation at a directors° meeting, he should inform the
president or secretary in writing to allow the president to be
prepared and to put the item on the agenda. The names and
addresses of the directors are given below.
New executive
The directors met on Jan. 24 to elect a new executive and to
discuss plans for the coming year. The previous executive was
returned for the traditional second year except for the treasurer,
who declined.
The executive is as follows: John Lichti-President; John
Groenestege-1st Vicepresident; Robert Stephen -2nd Vice-
president; George Lupton -Secretary; Robert De Brabandere-
Treasurer: Hans Feldmann -Past President.
Willi Keller was chosen as nominee for election to the
Provincial board.
Manure handling
An information meeting on Manure Handling is scheduled for
Thursday March 20, 1980, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the
Stratford Coliseum. Please register with the Stratford Ag. office,
271-0280. Lunch is available for a small fee or bring your own.
Help is available
Producers desiring any technical or economical information
should contact their township director or the Stratford Ag. office.
The swine improvement committee will endeavor to arrange
meetings with extension personel or other producers experienc-
ed in that matter. A good source of information is often found in a
small and informal discussion or kitchen meeting with other
producers. This is especially directed towards people starting in
the industry.
PG. 38 THE RURAL VOICE/ MARCH 1980
Pork Place promotes your product
When visiting Toronto, hog producers should remember that
they are part owners of one of the better restaurants in town.
Treat yourself, your family or friends to a delicious meal at the
Pork Place, on 214 King W. and help to promote your product.
There is said to be ample parking across the street.
Say hello at the booth
The county association will participate with other commodity
groups in a display in the Stratford Mall on March 6,7, and 8.
The purpose of this display is to promoteOntariogrown products
and to help establish good relations with consumers. Drop in
if you can and .say hello to the guys in the booth.
Here are your directors
Elected directors al the Perth Pork Producers annual meeting were:
BLANCHARD TOWNSHIP
R.R. 1 St. Marys
R.R. 1 St. Marys
Robert De. Brabandere
Robert Stephen
Leo Lupton
Jack Van Nes
Tony De Groot
John Groenestege
Gerald Matheson
Jack Robinson
Willy Keller
George Sebben
Leo Kroonen
Robert Mitchell
Robert Davey
Albert Van Herk
DOWNIE TOWNSHIP
229-6331
229-6765
R.R. 2 Stratford 271-9329
R.R. 2 Stratford 273-1124
ELLICE TOWNSHIP
R.R. 2 Gadahill 393-6480
R.R. 1 Sebringville 348-9170
ALMA TOWNSHIP
R.R. 1 Atwood 356-2637
R.R.1 Atwood 356-2454
FULLARTON TOWNSHIP
R.R. 1, Mitchell 348-9753
R.R. 2, St. Pauls 393-6230
HIBBERT TOWNSHIP
LOGAN TOWNSHIP
Continued on page 36
Dublin 345-2171
R.R. 2, Dublin 348-9188
R.R. 2, Monkton 347-2773
R.R. 5, Mitchell 348-8229
The Perth County Pork Producers booth was a popular
spot at the Perth County Agricultural Week exhibition
building. Here Don MacDonald of RR2, Tavistock, Don
Crowley of RR2, Gadshill and Joe McDonnell of RR2,
Gadshill talk over the business with pork producer John
Groenestege of RR1, Sebringville. (Photo by Gibb)