E-Newsletter dsfsfa An update from MBP September 23, 2022
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District meeting season fast approaching Important District Meeting Format Updates: Change in Start Time
website for producers wishing to put forward resolutions to be considered for possible debate at the 44th AGM.
This year’s in-person meetings in odd-numbered districts will start at 4 p.m. with presentations followed by a break around 5:15 p.m. for a free beef meal and fellowship. At 6:15 p.m. presentations will resume and director elections will be held. There will also be an opportunity to explore possible resolutions for debate at the 44th AGM or to suggest action items for MBP.
Re: director elections, if you would like to let your name stand for director in an odd-numbered district, or, if you know of someone who would be a good addition to MBP’s board of directors, please contact General Manager Carson Callum for more details. Nominations for odd-numbered districts remain open until those respective meetings. As well, MBP is also seeking to fill current director vacancies in Districts 4 and 14.
Producers from even-numbered districts are invited to attend a meeting in an odd-numbered district if it is convenient for them, but they are not eligible to vote in the director elections there.
44th MBP Annual General Meeting Update – NEW: It’s Going to be in Winnipeg
There will be an evening virtual meeting for those unable to attend an in-person meeting. It will be held on Monday, November 7 starting at 7 p.m. Visit our website for registration details for all meetings: www.mbbeef.ca Advance registration is appreciated to assist with meal counts for in-person meetings. Regarding resolutions, if you are unable to attend a district meeting, MBP will have a form available on its
The 44th MBP Annual General Meeting is set for February 2-3, 2023 at the Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre at 1808 Wellington Avenue. The AGM will feature topical breakout sessions, panel discussions, resolutions debate, and it is a great opportunity to interact with your fellow beef producers, other members of the value chain, and government officials. Please note: In recent years the pandemic has created considerable challenges when it comes to holding in-person events. MBP will continue to monitor the situation and public health guidance and may need to make last-minute adjustments to the format for the district meetings and the 44th AGM if conditions warrant.