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 #7 - 5/23/2006

 

Topics in this Issue:

1. 89th Annual Convention & Golf Tournaments 
2. Membership Survey Results 
3. Minneapolis Grain Exchange Celebrate its 125th Anniversary
4. 2007 Farm Bill Comment Form
5. Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy Update

 

 

Association News:

1.  89th Annual Convention & Golf Tournaments

Don't miss the FUN!  We are planning TWO Golf Tournaments at the 89th Annual Convention.  The first Tournament will benefit the PNWGFA Scholarship Fund.  We will be playing at Indian Canyon Golf Course on Thursday, June 29th.  The second Tournament will be played at Qualchan Golf Course on Friday, June 30th. 

I'd like to thank the Planning Committee for their help in putting together two days of FUN!

2006 Convention Planning Committee:
Sterling Haskins, Chairman (The Haskins Company)
Jeff Young, (Industrial Systems & Fabrication)
Damon Filan, (Tri-Cities Grain)
Brian Gordon (Ritzville Warehouse Company)

Hotel Accommodations...Please call the Davenport Hotel in Spokane Washington and tell them you are with our group in order to get the discounted room rate.  We have been offered Deluxe Rooms at $135/night + tax.  Call today to make your reservations!  (800) 899-1482  

Tentative Agenda...We will start each day at 9:00 a.m. with a couple quick meetings, then we are off to GOLF!  Visit the following link for the Registration Form and full details about the event. 


2.  PNWGFA Membership Survey Results
A couple months ago, I sent out a membership survey to my NewsBulletin list.  We asked questions about the structure of the Association, the staff, services offered & whether you will continue your membership in the Association.  

The Good News is...a large majority of the members that responded to the survey, want to continue with the structure in place right now, they get value out of our services and they will continue their membership.  

Thank You for your participation in this survey.  If you would like the complete results, please write to me and I will send you a copy.  


3.  MGEX Celebrates it's 125th Anniversary!
Longtime member of the PNWGFA, The Minneapolis Grain Exchange will celebrate its 125th Anniversary on Saturday evening, October 7, 2006 at the Depot in Minneapolis .  Gala details will be announced in the coming weeks.  If you would like to be on the invite list and did not receive a “save the date” notice from the MGEX, please contact Jesse Marie Bartz at jbartz@mgex.com or 612-321-7122.

 

Industry News:

4.  Comment Online About the 2007 Farm Bill
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) recently announced a way to give your comments online about the 2007 Farm Bill.  Please visit the following webpage www.agriculture.house.gov/.  The Form is a large button on the right hand side of the webpage labeled "Farm Bill Feedback".


5.  BSE Update
Follow this US Department of Agriculture link for updated information and resources regarding Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy.  You will find this information on the bottom of the page.  www.agriculture.house.gov/ 


 

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