Record of Proceedings of the 2005 Convention
Held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan at the Saskatoon Inn, May 16 th to 19 th , 2005
MONDAY, MAY 16
PM
12:00 Annual Golf Tournament
The 2005 Annual Golf Tournament was held at the Willows Golf &Country Club and the winners were: Joe Fruhstuk, Darwin Chatterson,Greg Hoffort, and Phil Boivin.
7:30 Registration - Convention Lobby
Carried out by Staff of Sask. Mun. Hail Insurance Ass'n
SASKATCHEWAN “C?ROOM
8:00 to Wine & Cheese Reception + Social Evening
??? - Compliments of the RBC Royal Bank & Amec Infrastructure
Entertainment by Martin Janovsky.
TUESDAY, MAY 17
AM
Starting Registration - Convention Lobby at 8:30 Early Morning Coffee Courtesy of Anderson Paving & Rental & Brandt Tractor Ltd.
9:00 to SASKATCHEWAN “A?ROOM
10:15 Seminar conducted by: SASK LABOUR STANDARDS
“PAYROLL AND EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT?
SASKATCHEWAN “C?ROOM
Seminar conducted by: SASK MUNICIPAL HAIL INSURANCE ASSOC
“INTRODUCTION TO THE MUNICIPAL Epolicy SUBMITTAL SYSTEM (MePS)?lt;/strong>
10:15 to Coffee Courtesy of Prairie Steel Products -and- Standard Life
10:30 to Above 2 seminars repeated.
11:45 Adjourn for Lunch.
11:50 SASKATCHEWAN “B?ROOM
NOON LUNCHEON sponsored by Sask-Power & Canada Post
OFFICIAL OPENING OF CONVENTION :
Call to Order: Kevin Ritchie , President
Rural Municipal Administrators Association
'O Canada'
- led by Rhonda Hall , Admin. R. M. of Walpole #92
- accompanied by Audrey Law, Admin. R.M. of Glenside #377
Blessing, followed by Meal
Moment of Silence
- in remembrance of members who have passed away during past year.
Opening Address: Ed Poniatowski - Retired Rural Administrator - R. M. of Porcupine #395
Greetings: Neal Hardy , President - Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities
Greetings: Councillor Elaine Hnatyshyn - City of Saskatoon
Greetings: Mitch Minken - Sask-Power
Greetings: Reg Wilson - Canada Post
Reply: Don McCallum , Vice-President - Rural Municipal Administrators Association
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INDUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS
President Kevin Ritchie, Vice Pres. Don McCallum and Ex-Dir. Jim Angus
Terrence Bohn - Mariposa No. 350 - Kerrobert
Shandy Claypool - Leask No. 464 - Leask
Jaquelin Dobson - Redburn No. 130 - Rouleau
Cathy Holt - Spalding No. 368 - Spalding
Jody Lynn Kennedy - Shamrock No. 134 - Shamrock
Margit Kvisle - Porcupine No. 395 - Porcupine Plain
Donna Litzenberger - Orkney No. 244 - Yorkton
Tammy Ritchie - Bratt's Lake No. 129 - Wilcox
Darlene Mann - Wood Creek No. 281 - Simpson
Brenda Skakun - Grant No. 372 - Vonda
Leslee Winchester - Craik No. 222 -Craik
Mark Zdunich - McCraney No. 282 - Kenaston
Michelle McQueen - Marriott No. 317 - Rosetown
Louis Genest - Wood River No. 74 - Lafleche
Kelly Holbrook - Wreford No. 280 - Nokomis
PM
2 :00 ‘Sharp' SASKATCHEWAN “B?ROOM
2:00 Executive Director Reports: Jim Reiter
MOTION: Trombley (RM 66)/Hicks (RM 190): That the 2004 Audited Financial Statement of the Association as prepared by Gilchrist & Co. Of Rosetown, Saskatchewan, be adopted as presented. CARRIED.
Kathleen Countryman - Whiska Creek - #106 Vanguard
Lloyd Cross - Eagle Creek #376 - Arelee
Beverly Dahl - Chesterfield #261 - Eatonia
Coral Dale - Snipe Lake #259 - Eston
Douglas Ferder - Clayton #333 - Hyas
Mervin Guillemin - Excel #71 - Viceroy
Lois Haug - Senlac #411 - Senlac
Bruce Kosolofski - North Battleford #437 - North B'ford
Fern Lucas - Barrier Valley #397 - Archerwill
Donald McCallum - Cut Knife #439 - Cut Knife
Sandra Sparkes - Caron #162 - Caron
Ken Tanchak - Great Bend #405 - Borden
Hugh Otterson - Canwood #494 - Canwood
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2:55 Board of Examiners - Presentation of Advanced Certificates
- Board of Examiners Rep. Don McCallum, Pres. Kevin Ritchie & Board of Examiners Secretary Jim Angus
Advanced Certificates were presented to the following:
CLASS ‘A' CERTIFICATES
Kathy Anthony - R.M.of Reciprocity # 32
Debbie Arsenault - R.M. of Medstead #497
Donna Brown - R.M. of Wood River #74
Heather Godwin - R.M. of Rocanville #151
Regan McDonald - R.M. of Winslow #319
Catherine Mazurkewich - R.M. of Hoodoo #401
Marilyn Scheller - R.M. of Glen Bain #105
Doran Scott - R.M. of South Qu'appelle #157
Paulette Wolkowski - R.M. of Beaver River #622
Wendy Nycholat - R.M. of Torch River #488
Valerie Olney - R.M. of Argyle #1
Kara Porter - R.M. of Rosemount #378
Delsy Roske - R.M. of Willowdale #36
CLASS ‘SUPERIOR A' CERTIFICATES
Tammy Franks - R.M. of Stonehenge #73
Lori McDonald - R.M. of Monet #257
Kim McIvor - R.M. of Weyburn #67 & R.M. of Brokenshell #68
3:05 to 3:20 Coffee Courtesy of Ducks Unlimited -and- Alliance Pipeline
3:20 Susan Matiko, Human Resources Canada
“Records of Employment?
UPDATES:
3:30 Neal Hardy , President - S.A.R.M.
3:45 Ken Engel , Executive - Director - S.A.R.M.
4:00 Murray Otterson , C. E. O. - Sask. Mun. Hail Insurance Association
4:15 Introduction of Fraternal Delegates:
- U.M.A.A.S. - Kim Hauta - Town of Kindersley
- A.A.R.M.A. - Loretta Thompson - MD of Pincher Creek
- M.M.A.A. - Jim Dowsett - RM of Turtle Mountain
- S.A.S.B.O. - Mark Fedak - Lanigan School Div. No. 40
4:30 Adjourn.
“FREE EVENING FOR DELEGATES?lt;/font>
WEDNESDAY, MAY 19
AM
Starting Registration - Convention Lobby
8:30 Early Morning Coffee Courtesy of W. F. Botkin Construction
SASKATCHEWAN “B”ROOM
9:00 Update: Report on Long Term Disability Plan & Extended Health
Kathie Caleval , S.A.R.M.
9:40 Presentation by Canadian Blood Services
BLOOD DONOR CHALLENGE AWARD!
PRESENTED TO: DIVISION NO. *************
9:45 to 10:00 Coffee Courtesy of Saskatchewan Credit Unions
10:00 Address: Maryellen Carlson , Assistant Deputy Minister Municipal Relations
11:00 Saskatchewan Government Relations (Municipalities Act Preparedness Committee)
“NEW MUNICIPALITIES ACT?
- Introduction by: Kevin Ritchie
- Presentation by : Carol Ingham and Bonnie Bjorndalen
11:45 Adjourn for Lunch (Delegates on their own for lunch)
PM
SASKATCHEWAN “B?ROOM
1:30 Christine Crowe, University of Regina - “Local Government Authorities Program?lt;br>
2:00 Returning Officer Ken Engel noted that the deadline for nominations for President had arrived and asked if their were any further nominations. He noted that only one nomination had been received and declared Mr. Kevin Ritchie of Wilcox elected as President of the RMAA for the year 2005-2006. Mr. Ritchie thanked the delegates for their support.
2:15 to 2:30 Coffee Courtesy of Luscar Ltd. & Anadarko Canada Corp.
2:30 Saskatchewan Municipal Hail Insurance Presents:
‘KEYNOTE PRESENTATION'
With KEVIN BURNS
“Instigating Leadership....Whether you Want to or Not....And it's Funny!!!?lt;br>
4:00 Adjourn.
6:00 SASKATCHEWAN “B?ROOM (Doors open @ 6:00/Dinner @ 6:30)
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CONVENTION BANQUET
Courtesy of Saskatchewan Municipal
Hail Insurance Association
- Presentation of Lou Jacobs Award
- 2005 Recipient;
“JIM ANGUS?
- Presentation of Service Awards to Retired Administrators.
- President Kevin Ritchie, Vice Pres. Don McCallum & Ex-Dir. Jim Angus
Jacques Bertrand Winslow #319 Dodsland
Donna Brown Wood River #74 Lafleche
Mary Glenister Aberdeen #373 Aberdeen
Robert McPherson Spalding #368 Spalding
Carole Moritz Paddockwood #520 Paddockwood
Ed Poniatowski Porcupine #395 Porcupine Plain
Rick Poole Leask #464 Leask
Rita Fraser(Deceased) Victory #226 Beechy
Lois Friend(Deceased) Wreford #280 Nokomis
Presentations by Municipal Hail.
Free Night for Delegates.
THURSDAY , MAY 20
AM
SASKATCHEWAN “B?ROOM
Early Morning Coffee Courtesy of Palliser Aggregates & Redhead Equipment
9:00 Session called to order
9:10 Returning Officer Ken Engel opened a 5 minute nomination period for the position of Vice President of the Association and noted that the business of the convention could continue during the nomination period. At 9:15 Mr. Engel made a final call for nominations. He noted that only one nomination had been received and declared Mr. Don McCallum elected as Vice President of the Association for the year 2005- 2006. Mr. McCallum thanked the delegates for their support.
9:00 Committee Reports
- by R.M.A.A. Board Members
- Update on Committee Activities over the Past Year!
10:20 DIVISIONAL MEETINGS:
NOTE: Elections held in Divisions 2, 4, & 6
Division 1 - Courtyard Room
Division 2 - Saskatoon Room
Division 3 - Wig and Pen Room
Division 4 - Canadian Room
Division 5 - Saskatchewan A Room
Division 6 - Saskatchewan C Room
11:15 SASKATCHEWAN “B?ROOM