JULY 14-15, 2015 DAIRY FARMERS OF CANADA AGM

JULY 14-15, 2015 DAIRY FARMERS OF CANADA AGM

WELCOME FROM DAIRY FARMERS OF CANADA It is my pleasure to welcome everyone to the Dairy Farmers of Canada Annual General Meeting taking place July 14-15, 2015 in Vancouver, British Columbia. This meeting is an excellent occasion for dairy farmers and all industry stakeholders to get together in a relaxed atmosphere to hear about our upcoming marketing and nutrition activities, our efforts in the area of sustainability, and to be updated on policy issues of concern to all of us. The theme for this year s meeting remains Dairy Farmers: Caring for Future Generations. In keeping with the theme, we are pleased to have a young dairy farmer from British Columbia, Julaine Treur. Ms. Treur is an avid blogger and regular contributor to the Farmers Voice blog. In addition, we will be presenting the fourth annual Dairy Farm Sustainability Award which highlights on-farm excellence. During the meeting, we will also be highlighting our involvement in a new initiative called Fuelling Women Champions, and are thrilled to have Jennifer Jones, Olympic Gold Medalist in curling at the 2014 Winter Olympics, as a speaker. As you know, partnerships are of utmost importance in our efforts to support the dairy industry and we will have the pleasure to welcome the CEO of Tim Horton s as well as the CEO of the Heart and Stroke Foundation with whom we have special connections. Of course, there is always plenty of opportunity for everyone to socialize and enjoy the friendliness and hospitality of my home province, British Columbia. Last, but certainly not least, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the British Columbia Dairy Association, as well as all of the sponsors, for helping to make this meeting a success. Welcome to Vancouver! Wally Smith President, Dairy Farmers of Canada 2

It is with great pride that Dairy Farmers of Canada is holding its 2015 Annual General Meeting in Vancouver, BC. This year is all about partnerships and relationship building, and I am looking forward to connecting with all of you during the next few days. As you will see from the agenda, there is a good balance of formal discussions and social activities, both of which will allow us the opportunity to exchange on initiatives and projects that concern all of us. Throughout the meetings, we will be highlighting some special partnerships that have been formed in 2014-2015. These partnerships contribute to building a credible, modern and responsible dairy industry and, ultimately, benefit dairy farmers from coast-to-coast. I would invite you to engage with our guest speakers and ask them questions to learn more about what they do and why being associated with dairy is important to them. As a strong believer in supporting the next generation, I am also enthusiastically looking forward to having young farmers speak during the conference on what motivates them and the reasons why they are actively engaged in the conversation. As well, athlete Jennifer Jones will highlight the positive impacts that Canadian dairy farmers will have on the advancement of women in sports as a result of their involvement in the Fuelling Women Champions initiative. We all know there are many challenges ahead, but I am confident that together, through concerted actions and joint efforts, we will ensure a prosperous and stable future for the Canadian dairy industry. I wish you all a very successful conference and look forward to meeting you! Caroline Emond Executive Director, Dairy Farmers of Canada 3

WELCOME FROM BC DAIRY ASSOCIATION On behalf of all dairy producers in British Columbia, I would like to welcome you to the Dairy Farmers of Canada Annual General Meeting. This annual event is an opportunity for dairy farmers from across Canada to come together to celebrate our industry and challenge one another on how we can make our industry even stronger. We are excited to welcome all industry representatives and guests to this event, and hope that everyone will enjoy Vancouver! The planning committee has worked hard to give everyone the chance to experience and take in the amazing sights of our city and surrounding areas. Please take advantage of the organized tours and experience beautiful British Columbia, especially on Monday s tour, when we visit three BC farms in the Fraser Valley. Our farmers are excited to meet and host you. We have encouraged all provinces to invite young producers to this event. BC will be well represented by its young producers, as their involvement can and will help shape the future of our industry. We are pleased to be this year s host province and hope you will enjoy the sights, sounds and setting of our provinces dairy industry. Dave Taylor Chairperson BC Dairy Association 4

TABLE OF CONTENTS INFORMATION Venue Map 6 Registration and Information Hours 7 BUSINESS MEETINGS - DAY 1 8 BUSINESS MEETINGS - DAY 2 9 TOURS & EVENTS Sunday, July 12 10 Monday, July 13 11 Tuesday, July 14 12 Wednesday, July 15 13

INFORMATION Venue Map EXIT to Seawall INDOOR POOL WESTIN WORKOUT First Floor SALON C BAYSHORE GRAND BALLROOM SALON F OUTDOOR POOL SALON B SALON A SALON E SALON D Currents Restaurant GARDENS FOYER Registration & Information Registration & Information Business Centre RETAIL Starbucks Coffee MAIN ENTRANCE Bell Concierge MAIN LOBBY EXIT to Seawall GARDENS Front Desk 6

Registration and Information Hours Saturday, July 11, 2015 4:00pm - 7:00pm Sunday July 12, 2015 7:00am - 1:00pm 3:00pm - 7:00pm Monday July 13, 2015 7:00am - 5:00pm Tuesday July 14, 2015 7:30am - 5:00pm Wednesday July 15, 2015 7:30am - 5:00pm After-hours contact information: Email: contactus@bcdairy.ca Phone: 604-762-0929 Tour Group Meeting Location For all tours and events, please meet in the Main Lobby 15 minutes prior to start time. Security Policy For security purposes, nametags must be worn at all times for admission to meeting rooms, social events and tours. 7

BUSINESS MEETINGS - DAY 1 Caring for Future Generations Monday, July 13 Westin Bayshore Grand Ballroom 8:30am 5:00pm 7:00pm DFC Board of Directors meeting: Salon C President s Reception (Vancouver Aquarium) Buses depart from hotel lobby promptly at 6:45 pm. The first bus returning to the hotel will depart from the Aquarium at 9:30 pm. Tuesday, July 14 Meetings in Salon ABC 6:00am Recharge with Milk Run / Walk 8:00am 2:00pm Closed session for dairy farmers only 2:30pm AGM Call to order Notice of meeting Roll Call Welcome from the host province: Darryl Plecas, MLA, Abbotsford South Welcome from BC Dairy Association: Dave Taylor, Chair 2:45pm 2:55pm 3:15pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 4:45pm 6:00pm Review of agenda Approval of the February 2015 APC minutes Approval of the July 2014 AGM minutes President s Address Introduction of Board members Report of the Board Auditor s Report Budget Presentation Year 2016 International Trade Report Adjournment Dinner, Grouse Mountain Buses depart from hotel lobby at 6:00pm. The first bus returning to the hotel will depart Grouse Mountain at 8:15pm. 8

BUSINESS MEETINGS - DAY 2 Wednesday, July 15 Meetings in Salon ABC 6:00am 8:00am 8:15am 9:30am 10:15am 10:30am 11:00am 11:30am 11:50am 1:15pm 1:45pm 2:35pm 3:20pm 3:50pm 4:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm Recharge with Milk Run / Walk Update on 2014-2015 DFC Marketing Activities Marketing and Nutrition Strategic Plan Fuelling Women Champions - Jennifer Jones Bank of Montreal - Adam Vervoort, National Director, Agriculture Farm Credit Canada - Sharon Eistetter, Senior District Director Health Break Caring for future generations - Julaine Treur, BC Dairy Farmer Heart and Stroke Foundation - David Sculthorpe, CEO Big Bike Activity/Lunch Sign-up for the BIG BIKE experience at the registration desk Generic dairy marketing plans Strategic Milk Alliance Les Producteurs de lait du Québec Dairy Policy Priorities Update Election of the President Nominations to the Board of Directors Appointment of Auditors Budget and Program Approval Other Business Adjournment DFC Board of Directors meeting Reception - Grand Ballroom Foyer Grand Banquet - Grand Ballroom Salon DEF Welcome by the Honourable Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon 4 th Dairy Farm Sustainability Award 9

TOURS & EVENTS Sunday, July 12 Whistler Alpine Excursion (Social Tour) 9:00 am-7:00 pm (10 hours) $100 Adult / $45 Child (+ 5% GST) Travel to Whistler, one of North America s greatest ski and outdoor resorts and co-host of the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics Games. Participants will be taken along the stunning Sea to Sky Highway, overlooking Howe Sound with its striking views of the waterways and Coastal Mountains. In Whistler, guests will have free time to explore the village and enjoy lunch at one of the many fine restaurants the resort has to offer. There is also ample time to take an optional gondola ride to the top of Whistler Mountain. Vancouver City Tour (Social Tour) 10:00 am-2:00 pm (4 hours) $65 Adult / $25 Child (+ 5% GST) The adventure begins with a drive through world famous Stanley Park, a 1,000 acre forest set in the heart of downtown. Pass by the beautiful English Bay area, one of Vancouver s most diverse neighbourhoods, Yaletown, Granville Island and historic Chinatown; with stops at Queen Elizabeth Park and Gastown. Whale Watching (Social Tour) 7:30 am-3:00 pm (7.5 hours) $171 Adult / $129 Child (+ 5% GST) A professional naturalist will entertain and educate you during a 3 to 5 hour whale watching tour, starting in the picturesque West Coast fishing village of historic Steveston and traveling through the spectacular Gulf and San Juan Islands. The extensive whale spotting network has a 90% sighting success rate. While we journey to find the Orcas (Killer Whales), you ll have the opportunity to see a diverse marine ecosystem, including bow riding Dall s porpoises, sea lions, bald eagles, and seals. Tour includes a boxed lunch and gratuities. 10

For all tours and events, please meet in the Main Lobby 15 minutes prior to start time. Monday, July 13 Farm Tour (Social Tour) 7:30 am-5:00 pm (9.5 hours) $80 Adult / $30 Child (+ 5% GST) This farm tour will bring participants to the heart of BC s dairy farming community, the Fraser Valley. The tour will visit three farms: UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre, Chilliwack Cattle Sales Inc., and Rainbow Greenhouses Inc. Dairy Farmers of Canada has been a proud investor in the NSERC Industrial Research Chair on Dairy Cattle Welfare at the UBC Farm for 15 years and congratulates the team on the renewal of the Chair for another five years. Key highlights of their accomplishments to help farmers improve dairy cattle welfare across the country will be available on a USB key supplied on site before the tour. Tour includes breakfast, lunch, and snacks. President s Reception at the Vancouver Aquarium $90 Adult / $40 Child 7:00 pm-10:00 pm (3 hours) (+ 5% GST) Guests will stroll at their leisure through the indoor, outdoor and underwater viewing areas of the Teck Connections and Wild Coast Deck home to the Aquarium s dolphins Galleries and much more. Experience a unique collection of sea life and a live Beluga show! Enjoy a beautiful selection of cheeses featuring the Canadian Cheese Grand Prix 2015 Champions as well as hot and cold canapés. A walking group will leave from hotel lobby at 6:45pm (a scenic 20 minute walk). Buses depart from hotel lobby promptly at 6:45 pm. The first bus returning to the hotel will depart from the Aquarium at 9:30 pm 11

TOURS & EVENTS Tuesday, July 14 Recharge with Milk Run/Walk 6:00 am FREE! Recharge with Milk is inviting you to come out and have some FUN! Meet in the hotel Lobby for a FUN 5K RUN and FUN 2K WALK. A glass of milk will await your arrival as well as a small goodie bag. Granville Island Tour (Spousal Tour) 10:30 am-1:30 pm (3 hours) $75 Adult / $30 Child (+ 5% GST) A morning of sights and shopping are in store on this tour of an island in the heart of the city. The tour guide will give a complete overview of the island and introduce you to some of the hidden gems often missed by most visitors, while exploring art, culture, food, our First Nations history and more. Guests with children can visit the colourful Kids Market at the entrance to Granville Island. Capilano Suspension Bridge Adventure (Spousal Tour) $90 Adult / $45 Child 3:00 pm-6:00 pm (3 hours) (+ 5% GST) Explore British Columbia s nature at Capilano Suspension Bridge and Nature Park. Experience an amazing walk above the river with a breathtaking view of the wilderness and nature. The newly opened park attractions Cliffwalk and Treetops Adventure are included in the tour. After visiting the park, guests will drive up to Grouse Mountain to meet the rest of the group for a delicious BBQ dinner at the top of the mountain. 12

For all tours and events, please meet in the Main Lobby 15 minutes prior to start time. Social Evening - Grouse Mountain BBQ 6:00 pm-9:30 pm (3.5 hours) $150 Adult / $40 Child (+ 5% GST) Experience a spectacular evening BBQ at Grouse Mountain where the famous Grouse Mountain Skyride takes guests on a one-mile aerial journey to the Alpine Station. Breathtaking panoramic views of the city, sea and surrounding mountains unfold, culminating in an altitude of 4,100 feet. While you are on the mountain, take a stroll to see the grizzly bears at the Wildlife Refuge. Buses depart from hotel lobby at 6:00pm. The first bus returning to the hotel will depart Grouse Mountain at 8:15pm. Wednesday, July 15 Parks, Homes, & Gardens (Spousal Tour) 9:00 am-1:00 pm (4 hrs) $65 Adult / $25 Child (+ 5% GST) Explore the magnificent Rose Gardens in Stanley Park, followed by Nitobe Memorial Gardens at the University of British Columbia - considered to be one of the most authentic tea and stroll gardens outside of Japan. The tour travels through the Shaughnessy Heights district featuring heritage houses from the first half of the last century to picturesque Queen Elizabeth Park. Returning to downtown Vancouver, the motor-coach will travel through Gastown, the oldest part of Vancouver and original site of the city. 13

TOURS & EVENTS Wednesday, July 15 Big Bike! FREE! 12:05 pm / 12:25 pm / 12:45 pm Please sign up for your ride time at the registration desk. Space is limited! Want to get out of the conference room for some fresh air? Well this is for you! The DFC Registered Dietitians team is thrilled to invite you to experience the Big Bike with our great partner, the Heart and Stroke Foundation! Not many people can say they rode a 29- seater bike with their fellow colleagues. Meet with the team outside the meeting room at lunch time. Fun and surprises await you won t want to miss out! Seawall Bike Tour (Spousal Tour) 9:00 am-12:30 pm (3.5 hours) $90 Adult / $40 Child (+ 5% GST) This tour is an easy cruise around Vancouver s scenic seawall, a flat oceanfront bike-path. Along the way, the guide will stop at beautiful lookouts and interesting sights to tell stories about Vancouver s past and present while also giving an opportunity to take photos of Vancouver s dramatic coastal vistas. Tour includes 12-speed high quality bike and helmet rentals, water bottle and energy bar. Banquet Reception and Dinner Reception 6:00 pm-7:00 pm $180 Adult / $40 Child (+ 5% GST) Dinner and Dancing 7:00 pm-11:00 pm Join friends and colleagues for a final social evening at the Westin Bayshore Hotel Grand Ballroom. The reception will take place from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm, followed by a delicious plated dinner and presentation of the 4th Dairy Farm Sustainability Award. After dinner, dance the night away with Sideone, a popular local live band. For all tours and events, please meet in the Main Lobby 15 minutes prior to start time. 14

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Gold Sponsors / Commanditaire or Silver Sponsors / Commanditaire argent Bronze Sponsors / Commanditaire bronze Dairy Farm Sustainability Award Sponsor Commanditaire du Prix de développement durable en production laitière