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 4, Issue #6 - 3/25/2008

 

Topics in this Issue:

 1.  28th Annual Country Elevator Council
               w  Registration Form
               w  General Outline for Conference
               w  Some of the Topics to be Covered
               w  Golf Information
               w  Welcome Reception 
               w  Planning Committee Members
               w  Hotel Information
 2.  Scholarship Program - Application DEADLINE is April 15th
 3.  91st Annual Convention
                w  Hotel Information
               w  Golf Information & Spouse Event
  4.  WSDOT - Road Closure through Bellingham
 5.  Columbia Grain - Job Posting

Association News:

1.  28th Annual Country Elevator Council -- April 24 & 25, 2008: 
Our 28th Annual CEC Meeting is right around the corner.  We will be in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho at the Coeur d'Alene Resort.  Below you will find some information on this event.  

w  Registration Form...Thanks for your patience!!  Follow this link for the Registration Form.

w  General Outline for the Meetings

Thursday, April 24th
9:00 a.m. - Noon -- Presentations on Relevant Topics
1:00 p.m. -- First Tee Time for Tournament 
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. -- Welcome Reception & Golf Prizes Awarded

Friday, April 25th
9:00 a.m. - Noon -- Presentations pick up again
Noon -- Lunch before everyone heads home for the weekend

w  Some Topics to be Covered (Agenda will be available soon) 

w  Update on the Short Lines -- Scott Witt has been invited to speak
w  Labor & Industries will talk about their Noise Program and surprise inspections
w  Panel to discuss current issues with Manlifts and Inspections
w  Army Corps of Engineers -- Condition of Dams; Recent John Day Problems; Extended Closures & Current River Issues
w  Banking Update / Capital Needed for the coming year
w  Transportation / Trucking Issues -- Liz Tate & Tom Woods
w  Update on National Country Elevator Meetings

w  Golf Information...We will be playing the Coeur d'Alene Resort golf course with the world famous floating green.  Our tee times start at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday the 24th.  There will be box lunches available at the golf course after our meetings wrap up.  You will be responsible for your own drinks on the golf course and tipping your caddie.

w  Welcome Reception...We will meet back at the Resort for our Welcome Reception, which will run from about 6:30 p.m. until about 8:00 p.m.  There will be light Hors d'Oeuvres and cocktails as we pass out the golf prizes.

w  Country Elevator Council Planning Committee:

Sam White - Genesee Union Warehouse Company - Meeting Co-Chair
Chris Peha - Northwest Grain Growers - Meeting Co-Chair
Jeff Young - Industrial Systems & Fabrication - Golf Chair

w  Room Rates through Weekend...This is such a GREAT rate to stay at a BEAUTIFUL Resort, if you plan to stay for the weekend, our room rates will be honored for two days before or after the event.

w  If you have not made your reservation at The Coeur d'Alene Resort, 
Please do that TODAY! 

The Coeur d'Alene Resort
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
For Reservations (800) 688-5253
Room Rates - $99/night + tax
(Our room block has already ended, but they should still give you our rate.)

 

2.  Scholarship Program - Application DEADLINE is April 15th!
It's time again to get started on our Scholarship Program.  Each year the PNWGFA offers four $1,000 Scholarships to our members employees or their children.  Follow this link for the Application Form for the current year.  Please distribute to any worthy candidates you might know.  Application Deadline...The application must be post marked by tax day...April 15th!  


3.  91st Annual Convention & Golf Tournament -- June 26 & 27, 2008:
We still have a few months before our Annual Convention, but there is limited room space, so you should plan to attend and make your reservation soon.  Campbell's Resort just made some major renovations and every room in our block will be newly finished.  

w  Resort Information is listed below 

Campbell's Resort at Lake Chelan
Chelan, Washington
For Reservations (800) 553-8225
Room Rates -- 

Tradition Rooms $100/night + tax
Deluxe Rooms $150/night + tax

w  Golf Information & Spouse Event...We will have two golf tournaments associated with this event (one on each day) and this year we will be bringing back the Spouse Event for the June Convention.  More information on the June Convention will come out as we get closer.

 

Industry News:

4.  WSDOT - Bellingham Closure
The Washington State Department of Transportation has issued a press release regarding road work on I-5 through Bellingham on weekends starting April 1st.  Follow this link for more information.


5.  Columbia Grain - Job Posting
Our friends over at Columbia Grain are looking for a Shift Superintendent Trainee.  Follow this link for more details.  

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