The Rural Voice, 1997-10, Page 56GREY
County Federation of Agriculture NEWSLETTER
44610th St., Hanover, Ontario N4N 1 P9
519-364-3050
' The Rural Voice is provided to all Grey
County Farmers by the GCFA.
Well, after a summer like we had
this year, G.P.S. took on a whole new
meaning. Instead of Global
Positioning System, the initials stood
for Got to Precipitate Soon.
One fine neighbour thought there
seemed to be a lot of people on farm
assistance these days by the number
of gate signs he was seeing. I had to
inform him that OFA stand for
Ontario Federation of Agriculture.
However, the Federation does assist
farmers when problems arise or tries
to help keep issues from becoming a
problem.
OFA Regional Meetings and
election of officers are now in full
gear. By letting your name stand for
office in your local or regional
federation, you could be part of a
guiding team of farmers helping
farmers.
Donna Spitzig and Gertie Blake
are excellent office and field staff in
Grey County, and can make your task
of receiving information to do your
elected position more efficient.
Courses put on throughout the
winter months give you a better
understanding of the workings of the
OFA and an insight into the complex
handling of issues that face farmers
all across Ontario.
The $140 plus GST (don't forget
your rebate for GST) gives you a
good start at being a member, but
HOLLAND TOWNSHIP
FEDERATION
ANNUAL MEETING
Saturday, November 15, 1997
Massie Community Centre
6:00 p.m.
Pot Luck Supper
Ed Neelands will be showing slides
of his trip to Northern Ireland.
52 THE RURAL VOICE
Getting your money's worth
there is so much more to the
organization than that one payment a
year. By attending meetings you will
gain information that you can use at
home or to help a neighbour.
A church is just a building without
the people and the OFA cannot
function without farmers giving of
their valuable time to let their names
stand for office or delegate for OFA
Convention. Attend a monthly Grey
County Federation of Agriculture
board meeting (fourth Thursday) and
find out what is going on with local
GREY COUNTY FEDERATION
OF AGRICULTURE
DIRECTORS'
MEETING
Thursday, November 20, 1997
8:00 p.m.
OMAFRA Boardroom,
Markdale
Members are welcome to attend
NOTE: There will be NO
October Director's Meeting
because of Annual Meeting
and regional issues, and if you have
an issue bring it along. Just because
we have a great office and field staff
does not mean that they are mind
readers. You might find that you are
not the only farmer with a particular
concern.
Hope to see you at a meeting in
the near future. Have a safe and warm
winter.0
By Bob Rodger
GCFA 2nd Vice President
BENTINCK TOWNSHIP FEDERATION
OF AGRICULTURE
Municipal Election
All Candidates Meeting
Thursday, October 30, 1997
8:00 p.m.
Lamlash Hall
ANNUAL MEETING
Friday, November 21, 1997
7:00 p.m.
Lamlash Hall
Call your Township
Director for tickets
GREY COUNTY FEDERATION OF AGRICULTURE
57th Annual Meeting and Banquet
Friday, October 24, 1997
Markdale Community Centre
Social 6:30 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m.
Guest Speaker: Hazel McCallion, Mayor, City of Mississauga
Tickets: $12.00/person
Tickets available from all Township Directors or
call the office 364-3050 or 1-800-275-9551
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