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AGM 2023: A WEEKEND OF FUN AND BUSINESS

3/21/2023

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he weekend was filled with friendship, fun and business.

The 2023 Annual General Meeting was held the weekend of March 18-19 at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Saskatoon Downtown. Throughout the weekend, the member and leader delegates were able to vote on policy changes, elect new board members, meet new people, and have fun!

The first item of business, after the welcome and introductions, was voting for the 18-year-old member delegate to the board of directors. Austin Olson was elected for the two-year term.

Next, delegates dispersed into their regional meetings, where several reports were given, hosts for regional and provincial events were determined, and the elections for AC member and Board of Directors were held.
The Board of Directors for 2023-24 are:

North East:
  • Mike Kirzinger
  • Trena Hoffus-Preston
  • Krystal Spray
North West:
  • Scott Downie
  • Joanne Richmond
  • Louise Sroka
South East:
  • Susan Avramenko
  • Jason Frey
  • Kristin Caldwell
South West:
  • Kylie Mackie
  • Stacey Hawkins
  • Robyn MacNeil
Ministry of Agriculture Representative: Dwayne Summach
Member Delegates:  Danica Kiefer and Austin Olson

The 2023-24 Advisory Council members are:
  • Kierra Hawreluik, North East Delegate
  • Brynne Leppa, South West Delegate
  • Heidi Fradette, South East Delegate
  • Shelby Peacock, North West Delegate
  • Danica Kiefer, 18-year-old Representative
  • Austin Olson, 18-year-old Representative
  • Rebecca Fitzsimmons, 4-H Canada YAC Representative

In addition to the AC and Board of Directors, the new Members and Leader Ambassadors were chosen. The Ambassadors will showcase the spirit of 4-H Saskatchewan through their willingness to volunteer and share their knowledge of the 4-H program. Ambassadors will help in recruiting new members, representing 4-H at local events and sharing their 4-H story.

The new Ambassadors are:

North West:
Keaten Osicki
  • Jessica French
  • Mikayla Bueckert
  • Tammy Walerius
  • Jeanelle Warner
  • Azure McGonigle
North East:
  • Amber Spray
  • Amber MacDonald
  • Emma Qually
  • Abby Tomblin
  • Jacquie Tomblin
  • Katelynn Tait
South West:
  • Emma Brost
  • Brooklyn Leppa
  • Brooklyn MacNeil
  • Sierra Condie
  • Sharon Condie
  • Kaylor Rudd
South East:
  • Amy Fradette
  • Laura Christensen
  • Jory LaBatte
  • Kaleb Kelly
  • Delaney Sebastian
  • Glenn Gress
  • Paula Beattie
  • Brittany Stepp

The banquet was held on Saturday evening, where 4-H Saskatchewan’s sponsors and donors were honoured for their contributions to 4-H, Provincial Public Speaking winners showcased their winning speeches, and the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony took place.

There was one individual inducted into the Saskatchewan 4-H Hall of Fame:

  1. Harvey Welter

​There were two individuals inducted into the Saskatchewan 4-H Builders Honor Roll:
  1. Tracy Fitzsimmons
  2. Thelma Howard

All three individuals have dedicated most of their lives to 4-H and helping develop the youth in the province. They were all happy to say a few words following their inductions, where they continued to show their 4-H spirit by encouraging the youth in the room to go on to do great things.

Following the banquet, the members headed to their 4-H dance while the leaders played music bingo.

Although it was a late night on Saturday, everyone was up early and ready for the business meetings to continue at 9 a.m. on Sunday.

New to AGM this year was the “Mentoring Minutes” sessions. This provided an opportunity for members and leaders to learn about the 4-H Canada Leadership Development Pillars in a fun and interactive way, and to engage with 4-H sponsors and supporters.

The 2023-24 Executive Officers and special positions were announced.

President: Jason Frey
Vice-President: Kristin Caldwell  
Secretary: Robyn MacNeil  
Representative to the Saskatchewan 4-H Foundation: Mike Kirzinger
Representative to the Advisory Council: Louise Sroka

After the auditor report and the member and leader recognition, two resolutions were voted on by the delegation.

Resolution 1 resolving that "All beef Cloverbud members that pay a full membership fee [will] have access to taking multiple beef projects. If a district or club wants to limit numbers at their show then it must be disclosed in their club/regional show rules at the start of the membership year."
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After several final loonie draws, the business meetings were adjourned, and everyone was free to go home. Overall, it was a very successful weekend and effective AGM!
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