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Bi-Weekly NewsBulletin                         Volume 3, Issue #24 - 12/4/2007

 

Topics in this Issue:

 1.  Now Taking Nominations for 2008 Honorary Members
 2.  PNWGFA Starting a Dedicated Honorary Member Fund - Notice From Our President
 3.  41st Annual Warehousemen's Conference - Mark Your Calendar!
  4.  Flooded I-5 in Chehalis Still Closed - Update
 5.  NGFA Update on Temporary Grain Storage Issues
 6.  US Grains Council Press Release - Boost U.S. Ag Exports Outlook
 7.  US Grains Council Press Release - Senate Approval of Peru Free Trade Agreement
 8.  American Land Rights Association - Eminent Domain Issues - Call on Wednesday!
 9.  USDA - Job Announcement
10.  FREE 2008 USDA Calendars to Educate About Avian Influenza

 

Association News:

1.  Now Taking Nominations for 2008 Honorary Members
In June of 2007 we inducted in a lot of new Honorary Members, since then some people must have retired.  We are looking for the names of people from the industry who have retired from a management position and worked in the industry for 25 years.  If you have someone that should be added to the list of Honorary Members please contact the Association office today!  


2.  Notice From our President - Bud Riedner
The Pacific Northwest Grain & Feed Association is proud to announce the formation of "The PNWGFA Honored Alumni Fund".  This fund is being established to assist Honored Alumni in attending our Annual June Convention.  The Board of Directors has authorized a one time Pledge Drive to establish this fund.  All contributions will be recognized at the 91st Annual June Convention in Chelan, Washington and noted in the 2009 PNWGFA Annual Directory.  

The following pledge levels will apply:
$2,500.00 & Up............................Platinum
$1,500.00 - $2,499.99...........................Gold
$500.00 - $1,499.99.............................Silver
$200.00 - $499.99..............................Bronze

The PNWGFA Board of Directors are confident that our current membership will want to establish this find and our goal is $25,000.  Please give generously as a tribute to our past membership!

Regards,
Bud Riedner, 2007/2008 PNWGFA President
Kalama Export Company, LLC

3.  41st Annual Warehousemen's Conference - Mark Your Calendars!
In the next month you will get the tentative Agenda and Registration Form for this Event: 

41st Annual Warehousemen's Conference:
February 21-22, 2008
The Davenport Hotel
Spokane, Washington
For Reservations (800) 899-1482
Room Rates - $129/night + tax

Industry News:

4.  Flooded 1-5 in Chehalis Closed Through Thursday at a Minimum
This weather has been ferocious!  Follow this link for websites in Oregon and Washington that update on road closures and flooded areas.  Trucking Update 


5.  NGFA Update on Temporary Grain Storage Issues
The National Grain & Feed Association has issued a position on the new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Letter regarding temporary grain storage.  Follow this link for an update from NGFA.


6.  US Grains Council Press Release - Boost U.S. Ag Exports Outlook
The USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) raised its forcasts for U.S. fiscal year 2008 exports.  Follow this link for the USGC Press Release..


7.  USGC Press Release - Senate Approval of Peru Free Trade Agreement
Statement by Ken Hobbie, USGC President and CEO, pertaining to Senate approval of U.S., Peru Free Trade Agreement.  Follow this link for the USGC Press Release.


8.  Eminent Domain Issues - Call on Wednesday, December 5th!
Land Rights Network
American Land Rights Association
 PO Box 400 - Battle Ground , WA 98604
Phone: 360-687-3087 - Fax: 360-687-2973
E-mail: alra@pacifier.com
Web Address: http://www.landrights.org
Legislative Office: 507 Seward Square SE - Washington , DC 20003

HR 3998 - Eminent Domain

Please call on Tuesday, December 4th & Wednesday, December 5th.  Call any Congressman (202) 225-3121.  Please deluge Congress with calls.  There must be no Unanimous Consent vote on HR 3998.  It must be a recorded vote.  You must insist on a recorded vote.

Chuck Cushman
American Land Rights Association
ccushman@pacifier.com
(360) 687-3087


9.  USDA - Job Announcement
The USDA is looking for a Risk Management Assistant in their Spokane office.  Follow this link for the Job Announcement.


10.  FREE 2008 USDA Calendars to Educate About Avian Influenza
As part of its ongoing efforts to educate backyard poultry owners about what they can do to protect their birds against infectious poultry diseases such avian influenza (AI), the U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering FREE and informative calendars for 2008. These calendars, which feature full-color photos of poultry and other birds each month, contain useful information about protecting poultry from AI and include tips on what to do should poultry owners suspect that their birds are infected.

Those interested in receiving this free calendar can go to http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/birdbiosecurity/resources.html and click "2008 Backyard Biosecurity Calendar."


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