Canadian Seed Growers’ Association Canadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) Update to 2010 CSAAC Annual Meeting

Canadian Seed Growers’ Association Canadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) Future CSGA Meeting Dates CSGA 2010 AGM – Delta Grand, Kelowna – July 7 th - 9 th (CSTA) CSGA 2011 AGM – Sheraton Hotel, Hamilton – July 6 th - 8 th CSGA 2012 AGM – Deerfoot Inn & Casino, Calgary – July 11 th - 13 th CSGA 2013 AGM – Halifax – hotel & dates to be confirmed

Canadian Seed Growers’ Association Canadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) Changes in Executive Committee Gerald Girodat, SK is elected President Jim Baillie, NS is elected 1 st vice President Vacancy to be elected 2 nd vice President Peter Boswall, PEI is appointed provincial gov’t rep to the Executive

Canadian Seed Growers’ Association Canadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) Current Issues: GM FlaxStreamlining Structure & Governance BudgetSuccession Planning

Canadian Seed Growers’ Association Canadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) Budget Running a deficit budget in , and Acreages are essentially flat Membership numbers continue to drop Expenses increase even if only for inflation Return on surplus fund investments is low Pension plan service costs are increasing (low investment returns)

Canadian Seed Growers’ Association Canadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) The “White Paper” 21 recommendations: 1.conduct as many as possible Committee and Executive Committee meetings by conference call 2.Maintain Board size but deal with governance & policy – don’t repeat the work done by Committees

Canadian Seed Growers’ Association Canadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) The “White Paper” 3. Maintain end-user advocacy as a priority 4. Have more control over Annual Meeting organization & provide more time for discussion of current issues 5. Seek government funding when applicable or available

Canadian Seed Growers’ Association Canadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) The “White Paper” 6. Put available surplus fundstoward education, publicity and R&D 7. Co-operate with other organizations and companies in advocacy work (political & end-user) 8. Invite Branch Directors & funds to E&P Committee & activities

Canadian Seed Growers’ Association Canadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) The “White Paper” 9. Eliminate the past President’s position on the Board 10. Discontinue the CSGA wall calendar 11. Advertise on the CSGA website as a revenue generator 12. Initiate a collector’s fee for Branch fees

Canadian Seed Growers’ Association Canadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) The “White Paper” 13. Recommend an acreage fee increase to take effect in 2011

Canadian Seed Growers’ Association Canadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) Succession Planning is Becoming a Must – Not a Luxury Within five years Canada’s seed industry is likely to see: Dale Adolphe & Randy Preater retire at CSGA Mike Scheffel & Louise Duke retire at CFIA Bill Leask retire at CSTA Jim McCullagh and Ken Stone retire at CSI

Canadian Seed Growers’ Association Canadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) Thank you for your attention