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EFAO Annual General Meeting and Elections

Friday 11:30am, Balmoral Ballroom

Agenda:

  1. Approve Agenda
  2. Approve Minutes from 2014 AGM
  3. President’s Address
  4. Presentation of Annual Report
  5. Presentation of Audited Financial Statements  (Appointment of Auditors for 2016)
  6. Board Elections
  7. Adjourn

Thank you to our outgoing board member Hugh Martin.

 

Friday Banquet Dinner and Member Recognition Ceremony

Friday 6:00pm, Balmoral Ballroom

Enjoy an organic banquet dinner followed by the EFAO Member Recognition Ceremony and an evening of contra dancing with Relative Harmony!

Doors and bar open at 6pm.

Dinner served at 6:30pm.

Contra dancing at 8pm!

 

Networking & Meetings

The following meetings are being held during the conference:

  1. Lucky in Land: A Farmer and Landowner Meet n Greet (Thursday 7:30pm, London Room B)
  2. First Meeting of EFAO Young Farmers Advisory Committee (Saturday 12:00 – 1:15pm, Kensington Room 1)
  3. Seed Grower Break-Out: Producing High Quality Vegetable Seed at a Farm Scale (Saturday 12:00 – 1:15pm, Manchester Room)

 

Silent Auction

EFAO members, sponsors, and other supporters have generously shared their talents, products, and specialty items for our Silent Auction.  Proceeds will go towards supporting EFAO’s educational programs and services.  The Silent Auction will open at 6pm on Thursday evening and close at 1:00pm on Saturday.  Winners will be posted by 1:15pm.  Cash, cheque, and credit card payments for winning bids will be accepted.

 

Trade Show Reception and Heritage Grain Tasting

Trade Show Lobby, Friday 5:00 – 6:00pm

Meet in the Trade Show for a chance to speak with exhibitors, peruse the Silent Auction, view the Crop Up North videos (in one of the break-out rooms) and sample breads baked with Ontario-grown heritage grains. There will be a cash bar.