Sask. pulse growers seek nominations for board

Sept. 23, 2009, SASKATOON – Do you know someone who would
like to make a difference in the Saskatchewan pulse industry? The Saskatchewan
Pulse Growers (SPG) is seeking nominations for their Board of Directors for
2010. 

If you are a registered
producer (i.e – you have sold a Saskatchewan grown pulse crop and paid
check-off within the last two years) you are eligible to sit on the SPG board
of directors.

SPG directors are
responsible for representing the 18,000 pulse producers in Saskatchewan.
Directors meet approximately 10 times per year (once a month), and attend
conference calls as required. Director’s terms run for three years.

Nominations will be
accepted by fax, mail and email until 12 p.m. on Oct. 23, 2009. The nomination
forms can be downloaded from the SPG website at http://www.saskpulse.com/about/index.php?page=6
or by calling the SPG office at 306-668-0032. Nomination forms must be signed
by three other registered producers. Completed nomination forms should be sent
my mail, fax or email to the SPG office (address information listed at the top
of this news release).

SPG represents more than 18,000
pulse crop producers in Saskatchewan. Accountable to growers and funded through
a mandatory, non-refundable check-off, SPG has a producer-elected board of
directors comprised of seven pulse growers. SPG has a legislated mandate to
build a prosperous pulse industry in Saskatchewan and promote sustainable innovation,
growth, and success through leadership, collaboration, and support.

For more information, contact communications manager Amanda Olekson at 306-668-0032 or aolekson@saskpulse.com.