History
FMAM’s first AGM was held in conjunction with a facilitated planning session on November 10, 2007, less than a year after the first seeds were planted. A large turnout of just over 50 people made for an entertaining, fun day where the wishes of the membership were explored. A report penned by facilitator Julie Price of Heifer International outlining the day pinpointed 5 main areas FMAM’s membership would like the board to focus on. They were:
Thank you to the following people for volunteering their time and energy towards the formation of FMAM:
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Sheri Blaylock (founding Incorporator)
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Lynette Froese (Morden FM)
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Sadie Gottwald (South Junction FM)
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Pat Herman (Pineridge Hollow FM, founding Incorporator)
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Lisa Holowchuk (Exchange District FM)
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Georgette Hutlet (Cypress River FM)
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Sandra Johnson (St. Norbert FM)
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Dave Koslowsky (Killarney FM)
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Theresia Ley (Red River FM, founding Incorporator)
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David Peters (Winkler FM)
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Edith Rook (Carman FM)
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Lynne Settee (Exchange District FM)
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Rory Timmers (ex-Portage la Prairie FM, now retired from Farmers' Marketing)
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Myran Grahn, Business Development Specialist - Domestic Markets, Food Commercialization & Marketing, Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives (MAFRI)
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David Kerr, Cooperative Specialist, Economy and Rural Development Branch, MAFRI
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Mavis McPhail, Manager, Urban GO Centre, MAFRI
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Randy Stoyko, Director, Food Commercialization and Marketing, MAFRI
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