The Rural Voice, 1982-11, Page 46goy FEDERATION OF AGRICULTURE
BOX 429 CLINTON. ONTARIO NOM 1L0
TELEPHONE (519) 482-9642
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Highlights of the Annual
Our 1982 Annual Meeting was held at the Brussels/Morris/Grey
Community Centre on Friday, October 8, 1982.
President Gerry Fortune opened the meeting by welcoming
everyone. A delicious beef and pork smorgasbord dinner was
served.
Bob Coleman introduced head table guests and Fran McQuail
introduced other guests and MP's Jack Riddell, Murray Elston
and Murray Cardiff.
The annual Huron County Award was presented to Hay
Township farmer Phil Durand. The floral centrepiece was
presented to Mrs. Durand.
Past President pins were presented to Jack Stafford, Mason
Bailey, Doug Fortune, Adrian Vos, Alan Walper, Merle Gunby
and Gerry Fortune.
Elections were held for the offices of President: Tony McQuail,
First Vice -Pres.: Jim McIntosh, second Vice -Pres.: Doug
Garniss, and six Directors -at -Targe: Walter Elliott, Garry Baker,
Les Caldwell, Brenda McIntosh, Doug Fortune, Bob Coleman,
and Art Bolton.
There were no resolutions presented to be forwarded to OFA
Convention.
Following the business part of the meeting the evening concluded
with dancing to "Free Spirit". Throughout the evening,door
prizes were drawn donated by Scruton Fuels, Lucknow District
Co-op, C G Farm Supplies, Zurich, and John & Anne Nesbit.
Tony McQuail:
new president's report
1 would like to express my appreciation to the farmers in the
Huron Federation for their support. As your new president, I am
well aware that there is much work to be done to maintain our
activities and sustain our membership.
This past year, our Federation has been involved in hydro and
manure storage issues. This coming year, we can expect to be
involved on hazardous waste storage and conservation authority
plans in addition to our regular committees.
Our Federation's motto is "Farmers working for Farmers."
That is a very powerful concept but for it to be effective, we all
have to do some homework -- not just leave it up to a few farmers
in the executive. 1 was pleased that a number of people filled out
the questionaire distributed at the Annual meeting. While many
indicated a willingness to serve on committees, we shall need
more volunteers.
Your new executive will be organizing the committees for 1983
in the coming month. If you would be willing to serve on a
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committee, please let me know.
1 believe our recent successes at the Hydro Hearings and the
Manure Storage By -Law have shown the value of co-operation
with other farm and commodity organizations. I hope we can
continue this approach. Where we can work together we can be
more effective within our Federation.
The economic constraints which farmers face are difficult and
it is important that we reach out to non-farm groups to explain
our concerns. 1 believe we may find support in other sectors of
our society.
There is a lot of work ahead of us. By working together, we can
accomplish a great deal.
We should also remember that much has been done in the past
years. To retiring president Gerry Fortune, and the preceding
presidents and executives, we owe a great deal for their work on
our behalf.
Yours Sincerely
74, /
(cont. on page 53)
Huron County
Federation of Agriculture
Combined Board/Directors
& Member Meeting
Thursday Nov. 11/82
8:30 p.m.
Wesley Willis Church, Clinton
Special Attention
to
Convention Delegates
ISM Regional Directors
&
HCFA Executive
To review resolutions
going to the OFA Convention