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1.
IMPORTANT DATES for Association Events
We have booked all our major
events for 2008. We got some GREAT deals on lodging and golf
rates. The big surprise is we can afford to play the Coeur
d'Alene Golf Course for the first time in Association history.
We will be playing the course during our Country Elevator Council
Meeting, you won't want to miss this event!
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41st
Annual Warehousemen's Conference:
February 21-22, 2008
The
Davenport Hotel
Spokane, Washington
For Reservations (800) 899-1482
Room Rates - $129/night + tax
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28th
Annual Country Elevator Council:
April 24-25, 2008
The Coeur d'Alene Resort
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
For Reservations (800) 688-5253
Room Rates - $99/night + tax
We will be Golfing the Coeur d'Alene Course!!!
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91st
Annual Convention:
June 26-27, 2008
Campbell's
Resort
Lake Chelan, Washington
For Reservations (800) 553-8225
Room Rates - Traditional $100/night + tax & Deluxe $150/night
+ tax
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Idaho
Trout Fry & Golf Scramble
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Clear Lake Country Club
Buhl, Idaho
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3. GREAT
Job Opportunity - Co-Ag in Rosalia, Washington
Feed Division Manager...Cooperative Agricultural Producers in Rosalia,
Washington,
is looking for an individual to manage the feed division of the
company. The candidate needs to be self-motivated, have a vision
for the growth of the division, and possess strong communication and
problem-solving skills. Responsibilities
include: purchasing commodities, formulating rations, and
interacting daily with customers, suppliers, and employees. The
manager will be responsible for preparing an annual budget for the
operation as well as monitoring and oversight of daily production,
inventory, and maintenance schedules. A strong mechanical
aptitude and a degree in animal science or feed milling is preferred. Please
send a resume with references by October 31 to: Jackie
Tee, Co-Ag, PO
Box 295, Rosalia,
WA 99170
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4.
Washington LNI Will Hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, October 25th
The
Department of Labor & Industries will be holding a Public Hearing
this Thursday to review elevator rules. For more information
please follow this link.
5.
WRDA Bill Sent to President Bush
The Water Resources Development Act, which enjoys strong
Congressional support, has been sent to the White House for
consideration. Our good friends at Pacific Northwest Waterways
Association have the details in the most recent issue of the Nor'Wester.
6.
Oregon State University is Awarded 33 Grants for Research
The Agricultural Research Foundation awarded Oregon State University
33 research grants totaling $372,235. Follow this link for the Press
Release.
7. Food & Drug Administration - Veterinarian Newsletter
The FDA has released their latest issue of the Veterinarian Newsletter
online. You can get more information at: http://www.fda.gov/cvm/FDAVet2007VolXXIINo3.htm
8. Dennis Lindsay Passed Away
This month we lost another friend...those of you in or around
Portland probably knew Dennis John Lindsay of Lindsay, Hart, Neil
& Weigler. Attached is his obituary
from the Oregonian.
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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
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