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Message from the President - 2011

We are well into our new year with the anticipation of severe flooding this spring in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Many field activities will be put on hold until the results of this flooding recede. Despite this, the Integrated Vegetation Management Association for Manitoba and Saskatchewan (IVMA Man/Sask) has been hard at work developing the North American Weed Management Associations (NAWMA) Annual Conference and tour scheduled for this September in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This is only the third time that this event has occurred in Canada and the IVMA Man/Sask is very proud to be part of its development. This event will take place in lieu of our Annual Tour and Seminar. Therefore, our involvement seemed like a logical fit. With over 200 attendees anticipated, it is best you book now! More information on this event and reservation opportunities are now available on both Association websites.

We have had some activity within our Board of Directors this year. One of the founding members of the Association, Ron Moss with Ag Canada-AESB, Sandra Thomsen from Sask Power and Nicole Andre from Saskatchewan Highways have all resigned from the Board of Directors with the IVMA Man/Sask. The IVMA Man/Sask would like to thank each of them for their dedication and commitment to vegetation management and their involvement as Board members. Their valued input and friendship will be greatly missed and we wish them all the luck in the future. With that said, I would like to introduce three new Board members to our Association. Barry Ross with Ag Canada-AESB, Murray Froehlich with Marksmen Vegetation Management, and Doug Campbell with SaskPower have all offered their expertise and services to the IVMA Man/Sask Board of Directors. On behalf of the IVMA Man/Sask, I would like to thank each new Board member for becoming involved with the Association and look forward to their participation in a very productive new year.

It is now official the IVMA Man/Sask has now delivered our first ever Post-secondary IVMA Man/Sask Dependants Bursaries to two very eligible recipients. Of course, both recipients are family members of two of our IVMA members. These bursaries were developed in recognition of the dedication and support of our Association members and their families.

The IVMA Man/Sask is also striving to ensure that we are keeping up with the new and exciting industry changes. Several new chemicals have been released this year and new equipment is always one innovation away. Simply click on our major sponsors logos on our website for more information.

As a new and exciting year begins in the vegetation management industry I wish you all the best and I hope to se you all at the 2011 NAWMA Conference!

Sincerely,  

Mr. Robin Hamilton
President
IVMA Man/Sask  

What is IVMA-MAN/SASK?

IVMA-MAN/SASK (Integrated Vegetation Management Association - Manitoba/Saskatchewan Inc.) is an organization which promotes environmentally sound vegetation management.

IVMA-MAN/ SASK is a non-profit organization financed by memberships, seminars and tours.

IVMA-MAN/ SASK was incorporated federally on January 8,1990.

IVMA-MAN/SASK is an associate member of the Urban Pest Management Council of Canada.

IVMA-Man/Sask membership includes representatives from a broad base of industry and government agencies including: highways, agriculture, conservation, weed inspectors, lawn and landscape contractors, vegetation management contractors, pipeline companies, electrical utilities, railways, chemical and equipment manufacturers and municipal foresters.

Objectives

To promote the importance of employing proper vegetation management practices.

To inform members of new technology, new legislation and public concerns through seminars, training courses and other educational options.

To develop and promote a favourable public image for vegetation management.