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"A Family Tradition for 130 Years" gi Active participation at meeting Holstein Canada holds 113th annual meeting Active participation and discussion took place when members from across Canada gathered for Holstein Canada's 113th Annual Meeting in Mississauga, Ontario on March 30. Members con- tinued to express interest in the future of their Hol- stein Association. They supported its leading role in today's changing atmos- phere for conducting busi- ness. President Ralph Cher- ry, Hagersville, Ontario reported a very favorable 1995 for the Association. Classification topped 11 per cent over the previous year with registrations holding strong. An impres- sive profit - almost double COLOR COE Beautiful color photocopies from our Canon Color Laser Copier while you wait. Enlarge or Reduce your favorite family photos. STAR OFFICE CENTRE 188 Mary St. - Port Perry - 985-7383 the anticipated increase - was realized at year end. This was in spite of a re- duction in both registra- tion and classification fees, at a time of declining membership and cattle transfers. He noted the new EZE-IR registration program (dual eartagging system) was growing be- yond expectations. Speaking on behalf of the Board of Directors, Vice-President Court Car- michael, Ilderton, Ontario reassured members that policies and programs are continually being re- viewed and developed to encourage participation in genetic improvement pro- grams. These are initiated according to breeders' needs and wishes. Out- side, in related organiza- tions, the Association will continue its role to ensure that breeders' concerns are heard, understood and heeded. The interval for classification has been re- duced ' to under nine months throughout Cana- da, even though classifica- tion and herd visits were at an all-time high in '95. Secretary Manager Keith Flaman focused on the business of head office. He told members that be- cause Holstein Canada is a customer-driven organi- zation, all programs and services are aimed at benefitting the client, not the organization. Custom- er service has, and will continue to be the main fo- cus. He acknowledged that the new computer conversion has been more complicated, and is taking longer than originally esti- mated to complete. The financial condition op NY NY FREE CONSULTATION -- | SPECIALIZING IN ALL TYPES OF FARM INSURANCE FARM LIABILITY ® LIVESTC ® PRODUCE COVERAGE "EMMERSON INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED Since 1917 193 QUEEN ST., PORT PERRY, ONT. (905) 985-7306 of the Association re- mained very strong last year. All three major areas of service (registration and transfer, type classifi- cation, and genetic servic- es) produced higher activi- ty and revenue levels than budgeted. Although oper- ating costs were slightly higher than forecast, a substantial surplus was achieved in the General Fund. The membership ap- proved a number of By- law revisions. The past president and second vice- president positions were eliminated. The most live- ly discussion centered around reducing the num- ber of national directors from redefined electoral districts. In passing, the number of elected direc- tors from the maritime provinces will be down- sized from three to one. Manitoba and Saskatche- wan will see a cut from two to one director. Herd Book changes support that PG (purebred by grading up) be shown on the second line of all official docu- ments. Males from pure- breds by grading up can now be registered. Fifteen resolutions were presented, and those passed were forwarded to the Board of Directors for consideration. Time and opportunity were provid- ed for members to ask questions and offer com- ments on Association busi- ness and relevant topics. A presentation was made to Dr. Edward Burn- side by Court Carmichael. The Peter Etril Snyder print recognizes his out- standing contribution to the Canadian Holstein breed. Ralph Cherry re- ceived a gold watch on be- half of the Assocation by Past President Joe Taylor, Courtenay, B.C. ~ From four nominated cows, members had previ- ously voted for their first- Farmers aren't the only ones raving about the MF 6100 and 8100 Series tractors. The Society of Automotive Engineers voted them the 1995 Original Equipment Manufacturer Modern Innovative Engineering (OEMmie) Award winner. A 1995 "OEMmie"" + dl Ll1d ever Cow of the Year. Comestar Laurie Sheik ET put owners Marc and France Comtois, Victoria- ville, Quebec in the spot- light as they accepted an engraved crystal sculp- ture and a large framed Laurie Sheik photo. Contributing to a breed, seminar on "Success and Survival in a Constantly Evolving World of Dairy Cattle Production" were four speakers. These wide- ly acclaimed breeders from Ontario, B.C., the U.S. and Netherlands each presented a personal perspective on the future of the dairy industry. Comments and questions - from conference attendees followed the presenta- tions. The Master Breeder vid- eo production was the highlight of the evening banquet where Holstein Canada's top honor was presented to seven worthy recipients. Bill Fogarty left) presents the 1995 OEMmie \ward to Wilfred Bovle. Director of Massey Ferguson Operations. This just proves what we've known all along - the 6100 and 8100 Series tractors are the new standard for power, efficiency and comfort you expect from Massey Ferguson. Please stop by soon. We'd love to let you test drive these award-winning tractors. Massey Ferguson® is a wholly owned subsidiary of AGCO Corporation, Duluth, GA VALLANCE EQUIPMENT & RENTAL LTD. 114 Winchester Rd., Brooklin (905) 655-3291 Toll Free 1-800-575-5656 ged MASSEY FERGUSON