SBDC - Projects for 2007

The election process is quite detailed and the SBDC board will be working closely with Sask Ag Council through Ryan Boughen to ensure that the proper format is observed. Nomination papers have been sent to all members and the submission deadline is mid March. After this date the nomination ballots will be sent to all members to vote for their choice of candidates to fill 6 positions on this, our first, election for our Board members. On each successive year we will be voting to fill 2 Board positions.

The current non-refundable registration fee is set at $25.00. The SBDC Board has asked the Ag Council to consider allowing an increase in this fee to $75.00 which more accurately represents the actual administrative cost of maintaining the Commission.

The costs for collection of check-off fees from non-compliant members was significantly higher than expected. The Board will ask that the non-compliant penalties where action has to be taken to Small Claims Court be raised from $100.00 to $500.00.

A letter addressed to the Commission from one of the members suggested that we consider doubling the rates for 2007. In view of the currently depressed honey prices the Board will not be making any changes in the check-off rates for this year.

The Board is considering a continuation of the Honey Awareness campaign that was begun last year at the SBA business meeting by Joe Ralko. Since Joe was unable to attend our annual meeting we are awaiting his revised contract.

At present the Board does not have research protocols in place, nor has it advertised that research monies are available. We will be working on developing guidelines for research submissions. It has been suggested that we use the Canadian Bee Research Funds existing guidelines.

Our Honey Bee Breeding Program for Resistant Genetics and Honey Production, "Saskatraz", is requiring increased funding and is projected to require $100,000/year to continue. The SBDC will continue to provide support for this SBA initiated project.

Submitted March 12, 2007 Tim Wendell - Interim President


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SBDC - Projects for 2007 The election process is quite detailed and the SBDC board will be working closely with Sask Ag Council through Ryan Boughen to ensure that the proper format is observed. Nomination papers have been sent to all members and the submission deadline is mid March. After this date the nomination ballots will be sent to all members to vote for their choice of candidates to fill 6 positions on this, our first, election for our Board members. On each successive year we will be voting to fill 2 Board positions. The current non-refundable registration fee is set at $25.00. The SBDC Board has asked the Ag Council to consider allowing an increase in this fee to $75.00 which more accurately represents the actual administrative cost of maintaining the Commission. The costs for collection of check-off fees from non-compliant members was significantly higher than expected. The Board will ask that the non-compliant penalties where action has to be taken to Small Claims Court be raised from $100.00 to $500.00. A letter addressed to the Commission from one of the members suggested that we consider doubling the rates for 2007. In view of the currently depressed honey prices the Board will not be making any changes in the check-off rates for this year. The Board is considering a continuation of the Honey Awareness campaign that was begun last year at the SBA business meeting by Joe Ralko. Since Joe was unable to attend our annual meeting we are awaiting his revised contract. At present the Board does not have research protocols in place, nor has it advertised that research monies are available. We will be working on developing guidelines for research submissions. It has been suggested that we use the Canadian Bee Research Funds existing guidelines. Our Honey Bee Breeding Program for Resistant Genetics and Honey Production, "Saskatraz", is requiring increased funding and is projected to require $100,000/year to continue. The SBDC will continue to provide support for this SBA initiated project. *Submitted March 12, 2007 Tim Wendell - Interim President*