Call for Nominations: Election for SaskCanola Board Positions

Two SaskCanola Board positions will be open for nominations beginning October 1, 2009. Kelvin Meadows, Chair of the Board will be completing his final term with the Commission effective January 13, 2010 and Tim Wiens will have reached the end of his second term.

Only registered canola producers may nominate, vote, and/or be elected to the SaskCanola Board. Registered producers, who wish to be elected to the Board of Directors, should contact SaskCanola via email: info@saskcanola.com or toll free at 1-877-241-7044 for a Director Nomination Package. Nomination forms must be returned to the Returning Officer no later than 12:00 PM, noon, October 30, 2009.

Elections will subsequently take place by a mail in ballot. Registered producers will be sent a ballot to select their Board choices from the nominated registered growers. Ballots are then to be submitted to the Returning Officer by December 11, 2009. The election results will be announced on January 13th, 2010 at SaskCanola's Annual General Meeting during the 2010 Crop Production Week.

Important Dates and Times
October 1, 2009: Nominations open for Board positions
October 30, 2009: Nominations close at 12:00 PM (noon)
November 19, 2009: Ballots mailed to each registered producer
December 11, 2009: Ballots must be received by Returning Officer
January 13, 2010: SaskCanola Annual General Meeting-Saskatoon

*Note: A registered grower is defined as any grower who has sold canola in years 2007 and 2008 and who has not requested a refund. Only registered growers may vote, nominate directors and/or be elected to the Board of Directors.

Board Profile
SaskCanola is dedicated to profitability for canola growers. The Board along with staff is responsible for the allocation of canola levy funds for agronomy research, to better crop production and returns, market development and communications programs, to increase demand and use of canola oil and to build industry and public/consumer awareness.

SaskCanola directors attend six board meetings a year, participate on Board committees, and attend industry and grower meetings to ensure canola grower's interests are heard. The directors commit approximately 40 days per year of their time to the organization. Directors are elected for three-year term and are eligible to be re-elected for two more three year terms.

Please consider participating in this vibrant organization!