EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PRESIDENT: Dale Garnham IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT: John Williams VICE-PRESIDENTS / COMMITTEE CHAIRS: Angling – Gary Morlock Education – Cathy Shaluk Environment & Habitat – Larry Milian Hunting – Brent Kellett Internal Services – Reid Woods Legislation Review – Karl Preiss Membership – Derek Hanley Program Coordination - Geordie Daneliuk Publicity – Roger Venton STAFF Darlene Garnham - Magazine Editor Sharon Wiggett - Membership Services Reg Wiebe - Hunter Education Coordinator STANDING COMMITTEES: The elected Vice-Presidents are the chairpersons of the standing committees and are charged with looking after the day-to-day affairs of the Federation. Revamped at the 2009 annual meeting to better meet current needs of our members, the standing committees and Chairs are as follows: Education Committee (Cathy Shaluk, Chair) is responsible for: · overseeing the development, implementation and delivery of MWF education programs such as Step Outdoors · liaison with other agencies such as the Manitoba Naturalists Society, Wildlife Rehabilitation Organization, Canadian Wildlife Federation as necessary to promote education. Hunting Committee (Brent Kellett, Chair) is responsible for: · developing the Federation’s lobby strategy with respect to all aspects of hunting including seasons for all species, bag limits, hunting hours, licence distribution system, and wildlife management concerns/issues · communicating with municipal, provincial and federal government agencies regarding waterfowl and wildlife management policies · monitoring game ranching of native species · liaison with other organizations involved with, or who may affect, hunting opportunities · liaison with MWF Affiliates regarding hunting and wildlife resource issues · overseeing MWF wildlife conservation projects · where possible, assisting affiliates with applications for grants for wildlife or wildlife habitat enhancement projects Environment and Habitat Committee (Larry Milian, Chair) is responsible for: · developing the Federation’s lobby strategy with regard to environmental and land use/habitat issues · if deemed necessary by the Provincial Executive, overseeing proposals submitted on behalf of the Federation to environmental hearings · serving on the Board of the MWF Habitat Foundation · communicating with municipal, provincial and federal government agencies regarding environmental and land use/habitat issues · liaison with other organizations involved with environmental and land use/habitat issues · liaison with MWF Affiliates regarding environmental and land use/habitat issues · overseeing MWF habitat conservation projects not specifically under the direction of the MWF Habitat Foundation · where possible, assisting affiliates with applications for grants for habitat or habitat enhancement projects Angling Committee (Gary Morlock, Chair) is responsible for: · developing the Federation’s lobby strategy with respect to all aspects of angling including seasons (open water and ice fishing), creel limits, fees, fish and other biotic resource management policies, and the licence distribution system · communicating with provincial and federal government agencies regarding fish and other aquatic resource management policies · liaison with other organizations involved with, or who may affect, angling opportunities · liaison with MWF Affiliates regarding angling and fisheries resource issues · overseeing MWF fisheries conservation projects · where possible, assisting affiliates with applications for grants for fisheries or fisheries habitat enhancement projects Publicity Committee (Roger Venton, Chair) is responsible for: · overseeing the promotion and publicity of all MWF programs, projects, and events to ensure the image of the Federation is considered in every internal or external initiative undertaken including membership campaigns, magazine, website, general and annual meetings, product marketing, display booths, events, programs and projects, etc. · overseeing the development and implementation of campaigns/programs to improve hunter and angler image, and to promote angling and hunting Program Co-ordination Committee (Geordie Daneliuk, Chair) is responsible for: · overseeing the development, implementation and delivery of all MWF programs including outdoor skills training programs and workshops for anglers and hunters, hunter education, Hides to Habitat program, etc. · liaison with committees of the MWF (Junior Rifle, Junior Shotgun, Wild Gobblers) · periodically reviewing and evaluating programs, workshops, events, etc. and making recommendations to the Executive Committee · assisting with the recruitment of volunteers for all MWF programs, projects and events Membership Services Committee (Derek Hanley, Chair) is responsible for: · overseeing the development, implementation and delivery of all member benefits including the Outdoor Edge magazine, member insurance, members only section of website, etc. · providing input on agenda and presentations at general and annual meetings · overseeing the development, implementation and delivery of membership campaigns · development and implementation of member/affiliate recognition (awards) · oversee the development, implementation and delivery of a presentation and information package for potential new affiliates · where possible, assisting affiliates with applications for grants for fisheries, wildlife or habitat enhancement projects Legislation Review Committee (Karl Preiss, Chair) is responsible for: · reviewing municipal, provincial and federal legislation and identifying potential impact on angling and hunting, the Federation and its members · liaison with MWF Affiliates regarding legislation issues, with particular emphasis on municipal legislation · when deemed appropriate, develop lobby strategy (i.e. firearms) · development of legislation to protect the heritage and tradition of angling and hunting Internal Services Committee (Reid Woods, Chair) is responsible for: · overseeing the internal processes of the MWF including finance, Conservation Raffle and other fund-raising venues · overseeing the logistics of general and annual meetings · liaison for MWF staff · reviewing and researching funding requests for the Fish & Wildlife Project Fund As you can imagine, there are no shortages of things for the committees to work on, and more volunteers are always appreciated. If you would like to help out on any of these committees, please contact the Manitoba Wildlife Federation at 204-633-5967 or mwf@mts.net HISTORY Established in 1944, the Manitoba Wildlife Federation is the province’s oldest and largest conservation organization comprised of 14,000 anglers, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts in over 100 affiliate groups. For over 60 years, the Manitoba Wildlife Federation has taken an active role in conservation and supported sound management of our natural resources. Our members believe in the wise use of our natural resources for all Manitobans and were concerned about fish and wildlife resources long before it became a "fad". The Federation continues to protect and enhance the privileges of Manitoba’s anglers and hunters and to pass on those traditions in good health to future generations. From securing critical wildlife habitat and enhancing streams and waterways to providing hunter safety and outdoor skills training the Manitoba Wildlife Federation is working for the wise use of our natural resources. MANDATE (Adopted February 22, 1997) 2.1: To encourage every citizen who professes an interest in the animal, bird and fish life and outdoor resources of the province to become active members; 2.2: To devote its members to the causes of conservation - i.e. To defend from waste the natural resources of the province, its soils, its minerals, its forests, water and wildlife; 2.3: To encourage and foster the propagation of game and fish species; 2.4: To assist and encourage the enforcement of those game laws which are in keeping with our objectives and to strive for better management and game laws where and when necessary; 2.5: To co-operate with the government departments and all related groups, where interests are mutual, working toward common goal of the greatest good for the greatest number; 2.6: To educate the membership and the public, with particular emphasis upon conservation and safety; 2.7: To emphasize and to practice, at all times, true sportsmanship; 2.8: To publish its official magazine the Outdoor Edge/Manitoba edition (Wildlife Crusader) which shall be devoted to the objectives stated above; 2.9: To acquire real estate necessary to carry out its objectives and to lease, mortgage, pledge, or sell the real estate or any part thereof; 2.10: Support the objectives of the Manitoba Wildlife Federation's - MWF Habitat Foundation. 2.11: To protect and enhance the privileges of its members to participate in the wise use of our natural resources.