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HI FOLKS,
As we mentioned in our memo dated Sept.6th, our convention on Friday, October 14 – rather than being a face-to-face event - will be a virtual event. This decision was largely based on members’ requests, responding to recent Sask. Health cautions about the likelihood of a COVID-19 surge this fall.
We acknowledge the main disadvantage for the participants is that there are fewer opportunities for informal networking with other communities (which our presenters will try to off-set by encouraging on-line discussion).
There are advantages of a virtual convention, however, for participants:
- There is no fee for the convention, plus no travel or hotel required.
- You can watch the sessions from the comfort of your favourite chair.
- We can accommodate a larger number of participants from each community.
HERE ARE SOME OF THE TOPICS THAT WE OFFER:
SESSION 1 (10:00 am to noon)
- Protecting the quality of our lake water for the future.
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Dr. Peter Leavitt, U. of Regina, Alice Davis, Lower Qu"Appelle Watershed Stewards, Helen Baulch, U of S Global Water Stewards, Chuck Deschamps, Ducks Unlimited
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Response: Shawn Jaques, Interim President & CEO, Water Security Acency
SESSION 2 (1:00 pm to 2:30 pm)
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Restructuring from an OH to a RV (RV of Turtle View, OH Pasqua Lake)
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Fostering a lively recreation program. (RV of Coteau Beach)
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Advantages of hiring a safety officer. (RV of Candle Lake)
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Passing a global environmental bylaw. (RM of Lakeland)
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Revitalizing an old boat launch. (RV of Island View)
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A newsletter for the whole community. (RV of Manitou Beach)
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Operating our RV on a minimal budget. (RV of Lumscen Beach)
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Implications for RMs with cottage communities that include campgrounds or that allow recreational vehicles parked on private lots. (Garry Dixon, PARCS President)
SESSION 3 (3:00 pm to 4:00 pm)
3.1 Tobi Duck - When to consult with Advisory Services.
3.2 WE HAVE SCHEDULED A SPECIAL SPEAKER TO CONLUDE OUR VIRTUAL CONVENTION: Andrea Ulrich, THE DIRECTOR OF LEGISLATION, WHO WILL BE TELLING US ABOUT THE AMENDMENTS THAT ARE BEING PROPOSED FOR ORGANIZED HAMLETS THIS FALL - IMPORTANT TIMELY INFORMATION!
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