The mission of Pacific Northwest Grain and Feed Association is to organize, promote and serve the mutual needs of firms involved in the processing, handling and merchandising of grain, feed, and other agricultural commodities within the states of Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington.Pacific Northwest Grain & Feed Association


Bi-Weekly NewsBulletin                           Volume 2, Issue #1 - 1/18/2006

 

Topics in this Issue:

1. Happy New Year!!!!
2. Warehousemen's Conference - Get all the Details!
3. Country Elevator Council Planning Begins - Save these dates!
4. PNWGFA Scholarship Program - Deadline 4/15/06
5. Columbia River Bar Pilot Update
6. USDA Designates Agricultural Disaster Areas in Washington 

 

 

Association News:

1.  Happy New Year!!!
The Association Board of Directors and Staff would like to wish you and your family a Prosperous & Joyful New Year!!!  


2.  Warehousemen's Conference - Reserve Your Room TODAY!!!!
Please follow these links for more information on our Sponsors, Speakers, Trade Show & Fees.  The Registration Form and Exhibitor Contract are also included. 

Sponsorship:  We are very grateful for our generous Sponsors, because of them, we are able to keep our fees from going up each year.  As a thank you to these Companies, I list each of them in our Annual Directory, on signs posted in the Trade Show Area and at the Dinner Banquet, we also list them on all promotional material and the conference agenda.  If you are interested in helping sponsor our Dinner Banquet, please contact Becky Andrews at (503) 227-0234.

Entertainment:  The Resort was able to book Sammy Eubanks (Fabulous Blues Man from Spokane) to play in the lounge on the nights we are at the Resort, so bring your dancing shoes!

We will be at the Coeur d’Alene Resort in February 2006 for our Warehousemen’s Conference.  Please mark your calendar with the following dates: February 9-10, 2006. Our conference rate is $89 for economy rooms, $109 for Deluxe rooms and $119 for Premier rooms.  (They are in the process of renovating their economy rooms, so all rooms will be great.)  For reservations please call 1-800-688-5253.


3.  Country Elevator Council - Save These Dates
The planning committee for the Country Elevator Council Conference & Golf Tournament, has selected a  location for the event.  Please save these dates:  Thursday, April 27 & Friday, April 28, 2006.  We will be meeting in Pendleton, Oregon this year.  Watch your mail, more to come...


4.  PNWGFA Scholarship Program
Each year the Association awards four $1000 Scholarships to deserving recipients from the Grain & Feed industry.  The deadline for applications is April 15, 2006.  The application is posted on our webpage and you can also download it here. 


 

Industry News:

5.  Very Sad News Last Week
Last week The Columbia River Bar Pilots lost Kevin Murray.  Kevin had been with the Pilots for about a year.  During a boat transfer on Tuesday evening, he fell from the rope ladder into the Ocean.  The Coast Guard and the Pilots searched that evening, but the bad weather made the task impossible.  His body was recovered on Wednesday a few miles from where he fell in.  Our thoughts are with Kevin's family and friends. 


6.  USDA Designates Agricultural Disaster Areas in Washington
Visit this link for the press release from the USDA regarding 16 Washington Counties that have been designated as agricultural disaster areas.   Emergency loans available as a result of the disaster designation.


 

Contact Us:

Pacific Northwest Grain & Feed Association
Becky Andrews, Association Director

200 SW Market Street, Suite 190, Portland, Oregon 97201
Phone: (503) 227-0234, Fax: (503) 227-0059, e-mail: Becky@pnwgfa.org