Annual General Meeting
Registration is now closed.
We look forward to seeing you October 8th!
Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Time: Doors open at 9 am. Meeting from 9:30 am to 3 pm.
Location: Ramada Fredericton, 480 Riverside Drive
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Morning coffee/tea and Lunch will be provided.
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Simultaneous translation of French / English will be available.
AGENDA
The agenda for the day is subject to change.
9:00 - 9:30
9:30 - 10:00
10:00 - 10:45
10:45 - 11:30
11:30 - 12:00
12:00 - 1:00
1:00 - 2:15
2:15 - 2:45
2:45 - 3:00
registration and networking
Welcome
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Opening remarks from the President Rick Doucett
Biodiversity and forest health
Scott Makepeace - Manager, Forest Strategy,
Forest Planning and Stewardship Branch, DNRED
“Building Skills, Building Forests: Microprograms for Hardwood Management”
Storm Robinson - Research Forester and Manager of Knowledge Mobilization, Northern Hardwoods Research Institute.
NBFWO member survey of priorities
lunch
Remarks from David Coon, Leader of the NB Green Party
Business meeting
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Call to order
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Approval of the agenda
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Minutes of last meeting
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Business Arising
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Financial report
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President’s Report
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NBFWO year in review – Executive Director and staff
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New Business
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Resolutions
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Other
Remarks from Hon. John Herron, Minister of Natural Resources
Wrap-up, door prizes, and 50/50 draw
Elections
will be held for 3 Director positions and the President.
Terms are for 3 years.
If you are interested in joining the Board of Directors and guiding the Federation into the future, please contact: BD_nominations@nbwoodlotowners.ca
Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee serves to lead the election process and to ensure that the process is conducted fairly and efficiently.
If you are interested in being on the Nominating Committee, please contact: BD_nominations@nbwoodlotowners.ca
DID YOU KNOW…
According to the Federation by-laws (section 2.1), all members, whether or not they own a woodlot or have voting rights, “are encouraged to participate
· in discussions,
· on the Board and Committees,
· and bring issues forward."
Our membership consists of diverse people and we want the Board to reflect that variety!