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Bi-Weekly NewsBulletin                           Volume 3, Issue #16 - 7/31/2007

 

Topics in this Issue:

 1.  Location for 91st Annual Convention - Thanks for Voting!
 2.  Staff Vacation Schedule
 3.  Farm Bill - Finally Some News
 4.  PNWA - Water Resources Development Act Update
 5.  Idaho Farm Bureau - Study on Corn Prices vs. Cost of Food
 6.  Merchants Exchange Luau - Big Success - A Good Time Was Had By All  
 7.  Screw Conveyor Celebrates Their 75th Anniversary

 

Association News:

1.   Location for 91st Annual Convention - Results of Survey
Location Survey...Thank you very much to all of you who voted on the location for next year's Convention.  So many of you got back to me the next day, that was very much appreciated!  The vote started out close between Lake Chelan and Coeur d'Alene Resort, but as the week went on the Coeur d'Alene kept getting more and more votes.  Listening to the majority of folks that wrote in with a vote we will go back to the Coeur d'Alene Resort again next year.  We will have a much bigger room block now that we have a whole year to secure the space, but I will also hold some rooms at the Coeur d'Alene Inn for those people who would like to come and visit and stay on a budget.

Golf Suggestions...Thanks to all of you who asked to go back to Circling Raven Golf Course.  The golf pro there was wonderful to work with and the course was spectacular!  Despite the huge wind storm that swept away our reception tent, it was a terrific place to hold our final tournament of the Convention.  We will definitely go back there next year.  The second course will be determined as we get a bit closer to the dates (Indian Canyon was suggested as well).

Spouse Event...I will let you know the outcome as we get closer to the Convention next year.  About half the people who voted, said that they would probably participate in the Spouse Event.  I will set up something and see if there are enough people to make it happen.  


2.  Staff Vacation - Becky will be out until 8/13
Just to keep you in the loop...I will be on vacation for the next week and a half.  Time to celebrate another successful, happy year and enjoy the company of my family!

 

Industry News:

3.  2007 Farm Bill
Our good friend Rex A. Runyon, Vice President & Corporate Secretary over at American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) has issued the attached news release on the 2007 farm bill. 

You can also go to the USDA website to see more information.


4.  Pacific Northwest Waterways Association - Issues WRDA Update
Our friends over at PNWA recently sent out the latest issue of the NOR'WESTER, it gives an update on the Water Resources Development Act as we move a step closer to completion.


5.  Idaho Farm Bureau - Corn Prices vs. Cost of Food
The Idaho Farm Bureau issued a news release about a study that shows higher corn prices have little effect on the cost of food.  Please follow this link for the entire release.  


6.  Merchants Exchange of Portland - 2nd Annual Luau & Open House
Thank you so much to all of you who were able to attend, especially those who drove all the way from Spokane to visit with the other members of the Merchants Exchange!  We had a great time...we were blessed with warm perfect weather for the Luau and the music, food & dancers were just fabulous.  If you missed the event this year, I hope you will be able to join us next year!  I'll keep you posted on the date as soon as we nail it down.  Below are a few pictures of the band and dancers:



7.  Screw Conveyor Celebrates Their 75th Anniversary
Help me to congratulate our good friends over at Screw Conveyor Corporation, they are celebrating their 75th Anniversary!  Follow this link for more information on their Anniversary and history of the company.

Contact Us:

Pacific Northwest Grain & Feed Association
Becky Andrews, Director

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