GENERAL INFORMATION REGISTRATION DEADLINE MARCH 27, 2020

Submit your registration form to MWF with full payment:

BY FAX with credit card information to: 204-632-5200

BY EMAIL with credit card information to: ekrotowich@mwf.mb.ca

BY MAIL with cheque or money order to: 4-999 King Edward Street, Winnipeg, MB R3H 0R1 REGISTER ONLINE!! New for 2020, MWF will offer AGM & Wild at Heart Registration online. These

forms will be available January 27, 2020 on the MWF website and will conclude on March 27, 2020.

REGISTRATION FOR CONVENTION: A general registration form has been attached in this package. Please include all names of the individuals at-tending and the number of each meal that will be required. You can also register the Annual General Meeting & Convention and Wild at Heart Fundraising Banquet online beginning January 27, 2020.

ACCOMMODATIONS: A block of rooms has been reserved at the Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre. For details, see the hotel information sheet in this package. Please book your reservations with Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Cen-tre prior to March 3, 2020.

MEALS: As all meals must be booked with the hotel in advance, we unfortunately are unable to sell meal packages dur-ing AGM & Convention. Therefore, we ask that all meal packages be purchased and pre-paid prior to March 27, 2020. Cancellation of registration for convention and meals after March 27, 2020 will not be eligible for a refund.

VOTING DELEGATES: For the purpose of voting on resolutions, changes to the constitution, executive committee election, motions and the transaction of business, each affiliate club will be entitled to 1 voting delegate for each 50 members or fraction thereof (with a minimum 12 members), and 1 additional voting delegate for each 50 thereafter, to a maximum of 5 voting delegates per affiliate club. The number of voting delegates per affiliate club is calculated on 2019 memberships submitted to MWF. Sin-gle memberships count as 1 member, and family memberships count at 2.

All voting delegates and members attending must have a valid 2020 member-ship. Voting delegates will be asked to produce their 2020 membership card at the registration desk.

Absolutely no exceptions will be made to this stipulation.

RESOLUTIONS & CHANGES TO THE CONSTITUTION

The constitution of the Manitoba Wildlife Federation defines a resolution as a “written statement and proposed solution to an issue or concern” and “may contain a change to the Federation’s policies, programs, and procedures”. Resolutions that are passed by a 2/3 majority form the policy and guidelines that the President and Executive Committee follow on behalf of the membership. The deadline to submit a resolution or change to the constitution must be received by the Manitoba Wildlife Federation by February 10, 2020. Submitted resolutions and changes to the constitution will be reviewed by the Executive Committee and mailed back to all affiliate clubs for discussion at the club level. All resolutions will be brought to the floor for discussion followed by voting at our Annual General Meeting and Convention on April 18, 2020 in Winnipeg. If your club is wanting to submit a resolution or change to the constitution, please use the template provided to your club. A representative from your club must be in attendance at the meeting to bring the resolution to the floor.

NOMINATIONS FOR THE MWF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The President and Executive Committee Members of MWF are responsible to promote the aims and objectives of the Federation, act on the direction provided by resolutions passed by the membership, interpret policy and make decisions to run the organization efficiently and effectively. At the 2020 Annual General Meeting elections will be held to fill five (5) two-year director positions and one (1) one-year director position. Submitted nominations must be received by the Manitoba Wildlife Feder-ation by February 10, 2020. In accordance with the constitution, all nominees must be a 2020 affiliate member. A list of all nominees will be sent to all affiliate clubs for discussion at the club level before the Annual General Meeting. Please use the template provided to your club to submit a nomination for the Executive Committee. The nominee must be in attendance at the Annual General Meeting and Convention on April 18, 2020 and will be given five (5) minutes to address the membership prior to the election.

Please submit completed forms to Kathleen Melnychuk at kmelnychuk@mwf.mb.ca, or by mail to 4-999 King Edward Street, Winnipeg, MB, R3H 0R1. Additional forms can also be found on the MWF website.

Friday, April 17, 2020 Tentative Agenda

TIME AGENDA 11:00AM Registration Table Open

1:00PM Call to Order / Welcoming Remarks

Approval of 2019 AGM Minutes

1:15PM Audit Report

Motion to Approve 2019 Audit Report & Approval of Auditor for 2020

1:30PM Guest Speaker — Tim Sopuck, Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation

2:00PM Manitoba Habitat Foundation — Larry Milian

2:15PM Canadian Wildlife Federation — John William & David Pezderick

2:25PM Coffee Break

2:40PM Insurance Update — Tracey Malone, The Cooperators / Inview Insurance

2:55PM Firearms Ban Presentation — Matt Hipwell, Wolverine Supplies

3:10PM Break Out Sessions

4:10PM Open Floor Discussion

4:30PM Meeting Adjourns

6:00PM Evening Reception

6:20PM Opening Remarks

6:30PM Grace & Dinner

7:30PM Awards

8:30PM Jerky Contest

Panoramic Outdoors Podcast

9:30PM Hospitality Room

TIME AGENDA 8:00AM Registration Table Open

9:00AM Call to Order / Welcoming Remarks

9:05AM Organization Update / Q & A

10:00AM Fisheries Branch Update / Q & A

10:30AM Wildlife Branch Update / Q & A

11:00AM Open Floor Discussion

11:15PM Guest Speaker — Ryan Suffron, Travel Manitoba

11:45PM Lunch

12:45PM Call to Order

12:45PM Guest Speaker — Eric Labaupa, Kickerfish Media

1:15PM Break Out Sessions

2:15PM Coffee Break

2:30PM Resolutions

3:30PM Executive Committee Elections

4:15PM Oath of Office

4:30PM Meeting Adjourns

5:30PM Wild at Heart Fundraising Banquet

5:30PM Banquet Reception

7:00PM Grace & Dinner

8:30PM Auctions & Raffles

Saturday, April 18, 2020 Tentative Agenda

APRIL 17, AFTER DINNERJerky Making Championships!

Stay and enjoy sampling

home-made jerky in the Dinning Room!

Snacks and Refreshments will

be provided!

Have you got what it takes to be the Jerky Making Champion???

Bring some of your jerkyto a tasting in the dinning room on Friday Evening, enjoy samples and vote for

your favourite

The jerky that receives the most votes wins amazing prizes!

labels will be provided to indicate jerky flavour, meat variety and ingredients

bring a copy of your recipe if you’re willing to share!

Enjoy and hour of Casual and Engaging Conversation at a live recording of the Panormaic Outdoors Podcast

FRIDAY APRIL 17, 2020 REGISTRATION: 11:00AM MEETING: 1:00PM—4:30PM

RECEPTION: 6:00PM DINNER: 6:30PM

SATURDAY APRIL 18, 2020 REGISTRATION: 8:00AM MEETING: 9:00AM—4:30PM

RECEPTION: 5:30PM DINNER: 7:00PM

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No. Cost / Person Total Price

____ Convention Registration ………………………………………….……….…… $45 $ ________ All convention business session on Friday and Saturday including 3 coffee breaks with snacks, and break out sessions

____ Friday Dinner ………………………………………….……………..…….…....$45 $ ________ Baba’s Kitchen: warm dinner rolls, creamy coleslaw, Manitoba mixed greens salad, Perogies (with sour cream and bacon), cabbage rolls, grilled sausage and bell peppers, with assorted dainties

____ Saturday Lunch ………………………………………….………………….…...$30 $ ________ Soup and Deli-Style Sandwiches, with daily soup creation, mixed greens salad, vegetable tray, and assorted dainties

For Saturday evening Banquet, please see the Wild at Heart section for details.

Please advise if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions. Total $ ________

Cost include 5% GST, 7% PST, 15% gratuity and all equipment rental fees charged by Victoria Inn. No meals will be sold after March 27, 2020 or during Convention.

Cancellations of convention registration and meals received after March 27, 2020 will not be eligible for a refund.

Payment Method (Payable to the Manitoba Wildlife Federation)

□ Cash □ Cheque □ Visa □ MasterCard

Print Name as shown on card: _______________________________________________________________

Card Number: ______________________________________________________ Exp. Date _____ / ______

BREAKOUT SESSION REGISTRATION Breakout Sessions will be held Friday and Saturday during the regularly scheduled Annual General Meeting, please see the list below of Breakout Session options. Please indicate at that bottom of this page, the name of the attending delegate and the letter for the session you wish to take part in for Friday and Saturday.

Breakout Session are tentative and may be subject to change.

Breakout Session I (Friday 3:00 PM—4:00 PM) A: MWF Database Demonstration and Feedback Session This session will introduce the new Membership Database, explain both existing and potential func-tions, and show how these features can support membership management, communication, and program/event engagement. Discussion will follow, with feedback and questions informing the next steps in helping us all benefit from these new tools.

B: Fishing with Flashers — Presented by Cabela’s Learn the latest on Ice Fishing technology. Join in and learn the basics of fishing with a flasher, talk about the makes and models available on the market, and other fishing related technology and gadgets.

Breakout Sessions II (Saturday 1:15 PM — 2:15 PM) C: MWF Train the Trainer Session This session will provide information on how to use hunting and angling programs to engage your local community, and how to recruit new members and volunteers to your local club. Information will be provided on how to deliver local programs to help expand hunter and angler recruitment and retention, allowing for suc-cession planning and increase community engagement.

D: How to Butcher your Harvest — Presented by Team Lady Fowlers, and Hunting for Knowledge What to do after the hunt? This session will demonstrate the basics of butchering your harvest. Learn about the materials and supplies needed to begin, types of cuts and how to make them. Next, learn how to make Italian sausage from your freshly cut meat!

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76th Annual General Meeting & Convention Sponsorship

If you are interested in contributing as a sponsor for the Annual Convention please fill out the sponsorship form below.

MWF appreciates any and all donations towards the 76th Annual General Meeting and Convention, these funds will go directly to supporting the conven-

tions meetings and space rentals.

AGM Sponsorship Levels Bronze Coffee Break Sponsor: $100

Silver Awards Sponsor: $150 Gold Gun Sponsor: $250

Contributions received prior to March 27, 2020 will be acknowledged in the delegate package and evening slideshows.

Payment Method (Payable to the Manitoba Wildlife Federation)

□ Cash □ Cheque □ Visa □ MasterCard

Print Name as shown on card: _______________________________________________________________

Card Number: ______________________________________________________ Exp. Date _____ / ______

Sponsorship / Prize Donations Name / Association:________________________________________________________________________

Phone #: _________________________ Email: _________________________________________________

Please accept my/our donation of:

□ $100 □ $150 □ $250 □ Other $_______

□ Donation of prize for fundraising: __________________________________________________________

Guestroom Information Guestroom Rate: $129.00 plus taxes/night Check In—3:00pm Check Out—11:00am

Please note that room bookings do not include breakfast.

Reservation Information

Rooms are held under Manitoba Wildlife Federation—Group #160260 . To make your reservation please call 204-786-4801 and quote the group name or number. All reservations

under this block of rooms need to be made prior to March 3, 2020. Any rooms re-served after that will be on a “space available basis”.

Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre 1808 Wellington Ave.

Winnipeg, MB Phone: 204-786-4801

9th Annual Wild at Heart Fundraising Banquet The Wild at Heart Fundraising Banquet has been moved to April!

Instead of hosting our fundraising banquet in the fall, we have moved it into the spring, in an attempt to avoid the hunting and fishing seasons and to encourage passionate conservationists to attend the banquet and to sup-port the education, outreach, programs and policy work that the Manitoba Wildlife Federation strives for.

We anticipate our Annual General Meeting and Wild at Heart Fundraising Banquet to continue as a combined event and will proceed to book this event in the spring season.

Wild at Heart is about celebrating our outdoor heritage. We need your help to make this Wild at Heart great. The Clubs and members have always been the lifeblood and strength of this organization and that hasn't changed. We need your help!

For more information, please see the included solicitation letter for event, sponsorship and ticket details. If you have any questions regarding the Wild at Heart Fundraising Banquet, please don't hesitate to call the MWF office at 204-633-5967.