RURAL MUNICIPAL
ADMINISTRATORS’
ASSOCIATION OF
SASKATCHEWAN
NINETY FIFTH
ANNUAL
CONVENTION
PROGRAM
2015
SASKATOON INN
SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN
MAY 11 - 14, 2015
2015 R.M.A.A. CONVENTION AGENDA:
MONDAY, MAY 11
AM
10:00
11:00
PM
Noon
Bus Leaves Saskatoon Inn and Heritage Inn for Willows Golf and Country Club.
(See golf brochure for more details)
Bus Leaves Saskatoon Inn for “Women On The Go” Tour to Watrous & Manitou Lake
Annual RMAA Golf Tournament
- Willows Golf and Country Club (See Golf Brochure)
- Sponsored by the ‘Gang of Three’
At approx. 5:30 pm a barbeque supper will be served at the Golf Course Club
House and will be immediately followed by the presentation of golf awards
and door prizes (non-golfers also eligible for door prizes). Non golfers are welcome
to attend the free barbeque supper at the golf course, however you must
register for the meal. Please look at the golf brochure for details
and the registration form.
7:00
8:30
Bus Returns from the Willows Golf & C.C. to the Saskatoon Inn and the Heritage Inn.
Bus Returns from Watrous & Manitou Lake
7:30
Registration – Mezzanine ABC
- Carried out by Saskatchewan Municipal Hail Insurance Association
8:00 to
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Saskatchewan “C” Room
Wine & Cheese Reception and Social Evening
TUESDAY, MAY 12
AM
Starting
at 8:30
Registration – Mezzanine ABC
NOTE: THERE ARE THREE SEMINARS AVAILABLE THIS MORNING.
YOU MAY ATTEND ANY TWO OF THE THREE
9:00 to
10:15
Saskatchewan ‘A’ Room
Seminar: “First Nation Reserve Creation in Rural Municipalities”
Saskatchewan ‘C’ Room
Seminar: "Everything you didn't learn in LGA but were afraid to ask"
Canadian Room
Seminar: “OH&S and Everything you Didn't Learn”
10:00 to
10:30
Coffee
10:30 to
11:45
Above 3 seminars repeated.
PLEASE NOTE: You will be required to change rooms for each seminar and
the presenters will remain in their respective rooms.
11:45
Adjourn for Lunch.
11:50
Saskatchewan ‘B’ Room
NOON LUNCHEON
OFFICIAL OPENING OF CONVENTION:
Call to Order:
Tim Leurer,
President, Rural Municipal Administrators’ Association
‘O Canada’
led by Glenda Giles,
Administrator, R. M. of Kindersley No. 290
Blessing, followed by Meal
Opening Address:
Barb Griffin
Retired Administrator, R.M. of McKillop No. 220
Greetings:
Representative TBA
Saskatchewan Ministry of Government Relations
Greetings:
Ray Orb
President, Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities
Greetings:
Don Atchison,
Mayor, City of Saskatoon
Greetings:
Representative TBA
Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture
Reply:
Wendy Gowda
Vice President, Rural Municipal Administrators’ Association
INDUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS:
President Tim Leurer, Vice Pres. Wendy Gowda and Ex-Dir. Kevin Ritchie
TUESDAY, MAY 12
PM
2:00 ‘Sharp’
Saskatchewan ‘B’ Room
2:00
Kevin Ritchie, RMAA Executive-Director:
- Executive Director Report:
- Auditor’s Report.
- Appointment of Returning Officer.
- Outline of Election Procedures.
- Convention Announcements.
- RMAA Bylaw 4 Amendment
2:10
Tim Leurer, RMAA President & Administrator of R. M. of Kelvington No. 366:
- Introduction of RMAA Executive
- RMAA President’s Address
2:30
President Tim Leurer, Vice-Pres Wendy Gowda & Exec-Dir. Kevin Ritchie:
- PRESENTATION OF 25 YEAR MEMBERSHIP PINS:
2:55
PRESENTATION OF ADVANCED CERTIFICATES BY RURAL BOARD of EXAMINERS:
- Rural Board of Examiners Rep Wendy Gowda, President Tim Leurer
& Board of Examiners Secretary Kevin Ritchie
3:00
ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION
4:00
“OFF THE CUFF” IMPROV COMEDY
5:00
Adjourn.
“FREE EVENING FOR DELEGATES”
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13
AM
8:30
Registration – Mezzanine ABC
Early Morning Coffee
Saskatchewan ‘B’ Room
9:00
PRESENTATION: Ministry of Government Relations
10:20 to
10:40
Coffee
10:40 to
11:45
PRESENTATION CONTINUED: Ministry of Government Relations
11:45
Adjourn for Lunch
PM
Saskatchewan ‘B’ Room
1:00 to
1:15
PRESENTATION:
Sask Energy – Safety and Sask Energy
1:15
Ray Orb, President, S.A.R.M.
Jay Meyer, Executive Director, S.A.R.M.
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NOTE: Nominations for President of the Association will be received by the Secretary
of the Convention (Kevin Ritchie) until 2:00 P.M. Nominations must be submitted on
Nomination Forms available from the Secretary of the Convention.
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1:45
Rodney Schoettler, C.E.O. Saskatchewan Municipal Hail Insurance Association.
- Updates from Saskatchewan Municipal Hail Insurance Association
2:00
Saskatchewan Municipal Hail Insurance Association Presents:
‘KEYNOTE PRESENTATION’
MICHELLE RAY
NOTE: There will be no scheduled break this afternoon but coffee and juice will be
available in the mezzanine area during this presentation.
3:30
Adjourn.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13
PM
6:00
Saskatchewan ‘B’ Room
(Doors open at 6:00, Dinner at 6:30)
CONVENTION BANQUET
Courtesy of Saskatchewan
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9:00
Municipal Hail Insurance Association
Presentation of Service Awards to Retired Administrators by
President Tim Leurer, Vice Pres. Wendy Gowda & Ex-Dir. Kevin Ritchie
Introduction of Head Table Guests
Introduction of David Marit, 2015 ‘Lou Jacobs Award’ winner
Saskatchewan Municipal Hail Insurance Association:
Presentations by SMHI President Wayne Black
Prize draws courtesy of Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities
will be made during the banquet. You must be present to win (for active members only)
“FREE EVENING FOR DELEGATES”
THURSDAY , MAY 14
AM
Saskatchewan ‘B’ Room
Early Morning Coffee
9:00 to
9:30
Election for President of the Association (if required)
- carried out by Returning Officer Jay Meyer
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NOTE: Nominations for Vice President will be received by the Secretary of the
Convention (Kevin Ritchie) during a stated 15 minute period immediately following
the election for President. Nominations must be submitted on Nomination Forms
available from the Secretary of the Convention.
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9:00
RMAA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORTS:
- by your RMAA Board Members
Update on Committee Activities on your behalf over the Past Year!
10:15
DIVISIONAL MEETINGS:
(NOTE: Elections will be held in Divisions 2, 4 & 6)
Division 1
Ballroom C
Division 2
Saskatoon Room
Division 3
Manitoba Room
Division 4
Brass Lantern Room
Division 5
Canadian Room
Division 6
Wig & Pen Room
11:15
Saskatchewan ‘B’ Room
-
Introduction of New Executive
RESOLUTIONS
S.A.R.M. Door Prize Draw – Meghan Dobranski, Manager, SARM Trading Dept.
Any other Business.
PRIZE DRAW - $750.00 Travel Voucher sponsored by CAA Travel
to be presented by Cynthia Wong, CAA Travel, Saskatoon.
(must be in attendance to win)
-
Adjourn.
SPECIAL SPONSORSHIP: We would like to thank the Ministry of Government Relations for sponsoring
the Audio Visual Equipment for the speakers and presenters at this years convention.
Miscellaneous Convention Information:
DRESS CODE: Business Attire Please!
CELLULAR PHONES: Please turn off your cellular phones or switch to vibrate mode. In addition, all cellular
phones must be answered outside the conference area. Please be considerate of your fellow attendees.
During the convention, coffee, tea and juice will be served on a continual basis.
Corsages for the ladies Wednesday evening are courtesy of Canada Culvert
Note: Corsages will not be available until after the close of the convention on
Wednesday afternoon.
S.A.R.M. HOSPITALITY SUITE HOURS:
The SARM Hospitality Suite will be open as follows:
- Tuesday
From Adjournment of the Convention until
10:00 pm.
Golf Tournament Sponsors; ‘THE GANG OF THREE’:
• Canada Culvert • Kramer Ltd. • Signal Industries
2014-2015 R.M.A.A.S. EXECUTIVE
President ................................... Tim Leurer, Kelvington
Vice-President........................... Wendy Gowda, Leroy
Immediate Past President ........ Don McCallum, Cut Knife
Director Ex Officio .................... Ray Orb, Cupar
Executive Director .................... Kevin Ritchie, Wilcox
Division Directors:
Division 1 .................................. .Sheila Keisig, Balcarres
Division 2 .................................. Tammy Franks, Limerick
Division 3 .................................. Lori McDonald, Elrose
Division 4 .................................. Edith Goddard, Leross
Division 5 .................................. Gary Dziadyk, Aberdeen
Division 6 .................................. Glenda Giles, Kindersley
We would like to extend a sincere ‘Thank You’ to all of our corporate sponsors.
Your continued support of our annual conference is greatly appreciated!