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Spring Issue 2011
Organic Crop Improvement Association InternationalCommunicator
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Almost 15 years ago OCIAInternational established our firstoperations in Mexico. In thebeginning, OCIA’s presence inMexico was through chapters inseveral states of Mexico. Throughthe years, only one chapter inMexico was operating in the stateof Oaxaca. OCIA continuedoperating this way for several yearsuntil 2005, when a Regional Officewas opened. In 2009 OCIA decidedto fully consolidate its presence inMexico and started the process ofregistration as a foreign organizationdoing business in Mexico.
In February of 2011, OCIAInternational Inc. obtained fullregistration from the Mexican taxauthority and is now recognized asa foreign entity legally operating inMexico, directly assuming andcomplying with Mexican lawpertaining to our operations.Additionally, Mexican authoritieshave recognized the legal status ofOCIA as a not-for-profitorganization, which will allow OCIAto continue providing the same levelof rigorous and independent thirdparty certification withoutcompromising its decision topersonal interests.
During the following months, OCIA
will continue the application processof obtaining our accreditations as acertification body from the MexicanMinistry of Agriculture. This will bea major step for OCIA as OCIA willadd another certification program toour already expansive portfolio ofcertification programs offered. TheMexican Ministry of Agriculture willbe notifying all certification agenciesoperating in Mexico of the processof registration and steps to cover.
Furthermore, OCIA International isalso in the process of regularizingits status as a certification body inNicaragua. For the past 13 yearsOCIA International has beenoperating as an organic certificationbody, and in 2003 OCIAInternational Inc. was legallyregistered in Nicaragua as anInternational Non GovernmentalOrganization.
Since October of 2010, the OCIANicaragua office has been in theprocess of updating ouraccreditation to the Ministry ofAgriculture, and in February of 2011OCIA Nicaragua received itscertificate of compliance from theNicaraguan Ministry of Agricultureand the Nicaraguan GeneralDirectorate of Revenues. Also, inFebruary of 2011 OCIA Nicaraguasubmitted is application foraccreditation as a certification bodyto the Ministry of Agriculture andForestry in Nicaragua, and willundergo an in-office audit in April
of 2011. We are confident thatOCIA International will meet all therequirements set by the Nicaraguanauthorities to continue providingexcellent customer service to ourcurrent and potential OCIAassociates.
In the OCIA Latin America office,we are committed to providing thesame level of customer service andto provide our current associateswith the expertise in certification thatOCIA International main officeoffers to its North Americaassociates.
If you have any questions pleasefeel free to contact us at:Mexico: Julio [email protected]: Maria [email protected]
What’s Inside
President’s Message..............2
Canada Report......................3
OCIA R&E ...........................6&7
Annual Meeting..................8 & 9
Directory...........................13-16
News From OCIAMexico & NicaraguaJulio Gonzalez, OCIA Mexico
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Message from the President
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Peggy Linzmeier, OCIA President
Hello from snowy Wisconsin! Yes-today as I write this we are aboutto receive 6 inches of heavy, wetsnow. Thankfully at this time of theyear it doesn’t last long. Themoisture shall be good for theupcoming crop season. It won’t belong and most of us will be busygetting out into the fields. Some ofour members who garden areprobably busy starting theirseedlings.
The Board of Directors has beenbusy sorting through all of thehappenings from this year’sAGMM. It’s been a little less thana month since its close and alreadyour committees will begin their workfor the year. I and OCIA thank allof you who have volunteered yourtime to serve on a committee. Ourorganization would not be completewithout all of you.
Arguably the biggest news from theAGMM is the change in fee
structure that was approved. Aftermany years of our user fees beingsales based the change was madethis year to an acreage based feestructure. The Board is workingquickly to finalize the details and thestaff will be ready to beginimplementation. This new structureshould make us more costcompetitive in the organiccertification world. Our hope is tobe able to bring in more memberswith this new structure. Anotherprogram that works in conjunctionwith this is our New MemberReferral Plan. Funded by the 2010OCIA Board of Directors, thisprogram gives a $50 credit to arenewing member who refers a newmember to OCIA. Full details areavailable here in this issue of theCommunicator, through all chaptersand also through the OCIAInternational office. I personallyfeel that this is the best organizationout there and look forward towelcoming many new members thisyear.
Other happenings for the Board ofDirectors include following throughon the Directives given in the PolicySession at this year’s AGMM.These have all been added to ouragenda and we will begin to do thework of putting them in place.
At this time the staff is gearing upfor accreditation visits from IOAS
in May and then later in the yearANSI will be in to audit as well.They are also getting ready toreceive files from the NorthAmerican regions. As our pastPresident noted-all files will gothrough a Pre-Inspection Reviewthis year as a result of our last NOPaudit. Our Director of AccreditationLisa Schroedl has been kept busywith the process needed for OCSto be approved through the NOP sothat it may begin operations. TheOCS Board of Directors has beenactive in making sure that processis completed.
As I close my first message to youas President I thank you for theopportunity to serve you. I wish youall a safe planting season.
The OCIA Promotions Committeewill be working on a calendar for2012. Please join the friendly com-petition and submit a photo byemailing it to Angie Tunink [email protected]. Please includea short description of your photoand names of people in the photo.
If your photo is featured in the 2012calendar, you will receive an 8x10glossy copy of your photo.
Photos Needed
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OCIA Canada Report
Hello friends. We, here inHumboldt, are still looking out ourwindows and see snow piled up over3 feet high. But I know thatsometime soon, spring is here.
The 2011 AGMM took place at LiedLodge in Nebraska City. What abeautiful setting for the meeting.Most of you have heard that one ofthe biggest changes is our feestructure. User fees have beeneliminated for all products produced2011 and after. If you have inventoryin bins, from 2010 and prior, thosewill still be subject to the user fees.Also, fees are now acreage basedfees. Please contact your chapterfor more information and/or for your2011 certification cost.
Another hot topic of discussion wasthe OCIA Canada motion. Themotion is “to enter into discussionswith OCIA Int’l in order to achievethe things that they need to saveOCIA in Canada” --to instruct theBoard of OCS and invite the Boardof OCIA International to appoint acommittee to enter into discussionswith OCIA Canada for the purposeof developing a structure thataddresses:
* Maintaining the long standingcollegiality between Canadian andall other OCIA producers,processors and handlers fromaround the world.
* Improving expertise on Canadianregulations, standards andpractices.
* Developing an accreditation forOCIA Canada OR a structureenabling OCIA Canada toeffectively meet the certificationneeds of Canadian operators.
* Operational independence,including the hiring, training andmanagement of staff located inCanada.
* Financial management. Includesincreased discretion over spending,option to set own fees consistentwith obligations to OCIAInternational and OCS budgets andprovision of year end financialstatement and budget.
* Concerns of the auditor re: writtenagreement defining the relationshipbetween OCIA Canada, OCIAInternational and OCS.
* Proposed implementation timeline.
* Developing an improvedcommunication structure betweenOCIA International, OCS, OCIACanada, chapters and members.
As Clark Phillips states: “We wantto work this out so it’s a benefit tonot only the chapters in Canada, butto International in general. As wecome into this point where countriesdevelop their own nationalstandards, this could serve as a
model for other countries withinOCIA International. We are hopefulthis will bring us to a new rebirth forOCIA International.”
OCIA is attempting to lessen thepaperwork needed for certification.This year there is the initial OrganicSystem Plan(OSP) along with anAnnual Update. For this year, boththe Organic System Plan(OSP)application as well as the OSPAnnual Update must be completed.Next year, only the Annual Updatewill be required for recertification,unless you are a new member.Current field histories, maps etc willstill be required. We are hopeful thiswill be quicker, easier and moreefficient. “PIR’s”-pre-inspectionreviews, will be completed on everyfile this year. We are anticipatingthe certification process to go fasteras the initial review has already beendone.
The Canadian Organic ProductsRegulations came into force on June30, 2009. In order to ensure anorderly implementation of theregulations, the Canadian FoodInspection Agency, CFIA, adopteda “stream of commerce andenforcement policy”. The objectiveof this policy was to provide someflexibility and time for thegovernment and the industry toadapt to the new mandatory organiccertification system. This “soft andeducational” approach toenforcement is scheduled to end inJune 2011.
Best wishes to you all for a safe andprosperous growing season.
Ruth BaumannOCIA Canada
Ruth Baumann, OCIA Canada
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NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release:
Contact:Bryce Stephens, OCIA Member, (785) 678-2475, [email protected] Geiger, OCIA Member, (785) 544-6860Peggy Linzmeier, President, OCIA International, (920) 822-4582, [email protected] Ravicher, Executive Director, Public Patent Foundation, (212) 545-5337, [email protected]
ORGANIC FARMERS AND SEED SELLERS SUE MONSANTO TO PROTECTTHEMSELVES FROM PATENTS ON GENETICALLY MODIFIED SEED:
Preemptive Action Seeks Ruling That Would Prohibit Monsanto From Suing Organic Farmersand Seed Growers If Contaminated By Roundup Ready Seed
On behalf of 60 family farmers, seed businesses and organic agricultural organizations, including OCIAInternational and OCIA Research & Education, the Public Patent Foundation (PUBPAT) filed suit on March29th, 2011 against Monsanto Company to challenge the chemical giant’s patents on genetically modified seed.The organic plaintiffs were forced to sue preemptively to protect themselves from being accused of patentinfringement should they ever become contaminated by Monsanto’s genetically modified seed, something Monsantohas done to others in the past.
The case, Organic Seed Growers & Trade Association, et al. v. Monsanto, was filed in federal district court inManhattan and assigned to Judge Naomi Buchwald. Plaintiffs in the suit represent a broad array of familyfarmers, small businesses and organizations from within the organic agriculture community who are increasinglythreatened by genetically modified seed contamination despite using their best efforts to avoid it. The plaintifforganizations have over 270,000 members, including thousands of certified organic family farmers.
“This case asks whether Monsanto has the right to sue organic farmers for patent infringement if Monsanto’stransgenic seed should land on their property,” said Dan Ravicher, PUBPAT’s Executive Director and Lecturerof Law at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York. “It seems quite perverse that an organic farmercontaminated by transgenic seed could be accused of patent infringement, but Monsanto has made such accusationsbefore and is notorious for having sued hundreds of farmers for patent infringement, so we had to act to protectthe interests of our clients.”
Once released into the environment, genetically modified seed contaminates and destroys organic seed for thesame crop. For example, soon after Monsanto introduced genetically modified seed for canola, organic canolabecame virtually extinct as a result of contamination. Organic corn, soybeans, cotton, sugar beets and alfalfanow face the same fate, as Monsanto has released genetically modified seed for each of those crops, too.Monsanto is developing genetically modified seed for many other crops, thus putting the future of all food, andindeed all agriculture, at stake.
In the case, PUBPAT is asking Judge Buchwald to declare that if organic farmers are ever contaminated byMonsanto’s genetically modified seed, they need not fear also being accused of patent infringement. One
Below is a news release, concerning the lawsuit against Monsanto, that OCIA Internationaldistributed to the media on April 5th, 2011. Entering into this lawsuit was passed by the will
of the membership at the Annual AGMM in February, 2011.
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reason justifying this result is that Monsanto’s patents on genetically modified seed are invalid because theydon’t meet the “usefulness” requirement of patent law, according to PUBPAT’s Ravicher, plaintiffs’ lead attorneyin the case. Evidence cited by PUBPAT in its opening filing today proves that genetically modified seed hasnegative economic and health effects, while the promised benefits of genetically modified seed – increasedproduction and decreased herbicide use – are false.
“Some say transgenic seed can coexist with organic seed, but history tells us that’s not possible, and it’s actuallyin Monsanto’s financial interest to eliminate organic seed so that they can have a total monopoly over our foodsupply,” said Ravicher. “Monsanto is the same chemical company that previously brought us Agent Orange,DDT, PCB’s and other toxins, which they said were safe, but we know are not. Now Monsanto says transgenicseed is safe, but evidence clearly shows it is not.”
The plaintiffs in the suit represented by PUBPAT are: Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association; OrganicCrop Improvement Association International, Inc.; OCIA Research and Education Inc.; The Cornucopia Institute;Demeter Association, Inc.; Navdanya International; Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association; NortheastOrganic Farming Association/Massachusetts Chapter, Inc.; Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont;Rural Vermont; Ohio Ecological Food & Farm Association; Southeast Iowa Organic Association; NorthernPlains Sustainable Agriculture Society; Mendocino Organic Network; Northeast Organic Dairy Producers Alliance;Canadian Organic Growers; Family Farmer Seed Cooperative; Sustainable Living Systems; Global OrganicAlliance; Food Democracy Now!; Family Farm Defenders Inc.; Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund; FEDCOSeeds Inc.; Adaptive Seeds, LLC; Sow True Seed; Southern Exposure Seed Exchange; Mumm’s SproutingSeeds; Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co., LLC; Comstock, Ferre & Co., LLC; Seedkeepers, LLC; SiskiyouSeeds; Countryside Organics; Cuatro Puertas; Interlake Forage Seeds Ltd.; Alba Ranch; Wild Plum Farm;Gratitude Gardens; Richard Everett Farm, LLC; Philadelphia Community Farm, Inc; Genesis Farm; ChispasFarms LLC; Kirschenmann Family Farms Inc.; Midheaven Farms; Koskan Farms; California Cloverleaf Farms;North Outback Farm; Taylor Farms, Inc.; Jardin del Alma; Ron Gargasz Organic Farms; Abundant Acres; T &D Willey Farms; Quinella Ranch; Nature’s Way Farm Ltd.; Levke and Peter Eggers Farm; Frey Vineyards,Ltd.; Bryce Stephens; Chuck Noble; LaRhea Pepper; Paul Romero; and, Donald Wright Patterson, Jr.
For a copy of the complaint, go to http://www.pubpat.org/assets/files/seed/OSGATA-v-Monsanto-Complaint.pdf
About OCIA InternationalOrganic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA International) is one of the world’s oldest, and most trusted leaders in the
organic certification industry. See http://www.ocia.org/. OCIA International is a not-for-profit agricultural organizationdedicated to providing the highest quality organic certification services and access to global organic markets. As
producers of certified organic crops, OCIA International is committed to environmentally sound stewardship. OCIAInternational brings this action on behalf of its members, some of whom are at risk of being contaminated by
Defendants’ GM seed and then being accused by Defendants of patent infringement.
About PUBPATThe Public Patent Foundation (PUBPAT) is a not-for-profit legal services organization affiliated with the Benjamin N.Cardozo School of Law. PUBPAT protects freedom in the patent system by representing the public interest against
undeserved patents and unsound patent policy. More information about PUBPAT is available from www.pubpat.org.
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On April 2nd, 2011 seventy-one people gathered at theTravelodge in Regina,Saskatchewan to attendOCIA R&E’s first-ever,full-day organic conference.
The day began with regis-tration and coffee at 8:30amand opening remarks at9am. At 9:30am, attendeeshad their choice of the fol-lowing, 2-hour, sessions:
Organic Research pre-sented by Steve Shirtliffe,Kim Tomilin and MartinMeinert.
Holistic Managementpresented by LeonardPigott.
Organic Gardening pre-sented by Paule Hjertaas,Jim Ternier and Don Kizylk.
“Kookin with Kids” pre-sented by Paulette Millis.
Approximately eight organicvendors were ‘on-display’during the mini-trade show
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StaffAngie Tunink
Executive Director1340 North Cotner Blvd.
Lincoln, NE 68505Ph 402-477-2323Fax [email protected]
Board of Directors
Brenda Frick, Ph.D., P.Ag.Chair & Canadian Researcher
933 East CentreSaskatoon, SK S7J 2Z9
Ph 306-966-4975Fax 306-966-5015
Marion McBrideSecretary
54 Rendek CrescentRegina, SK S4X 1B8
Ph/Fax [email protected]
Denis Brodner Canadian Treasurer
Box 223Cupar, SK S0G 0Y0
Ph/Fax [email protected]
David Heiens American Treasurer
2481 Game Rd.Abilene, KS 67410Ph 785-263-0223
Jack LowndesBoard Member
Box 396Kelvington, SK S0A 1W0
Martin MeinertFinancial Advisor
1220 Irwin Dr.Swift Current, SK S9H 1Z7
Organics...What We’ve Learned
Organic Conference Sponsors
A very special thank you to all ofour conference sponsors.
SESSION SPONSORS:- Farm Credit Canada (FCC)- RW Organic Ltd.- Prairie Heritage Seeds Organics (PHSOrganics)
GENERAL SPONSORS:- Grain Millers- Farm Credit Canada (FCC)
IN-KIND SPONSORS:- Saskatchewan Organic Directorate (SOD)- Clear Creek Organics- Muskoday Organic Growers Coop- Over the Hill Orchards- Labrash Homestead Organics- Agriculture Producers Association ofSaskatchewan
that occurred over the lunchhour. Then, APAS gave apresentation on carbon se-questration at 1pm.
At 1:20pm, attendees hadtheir choice of the follow-ing, 2-hour, sessions:
Canada Thistle & WeedManagement presentedby Dr. Brenda Frick.
News on “Princess”Crops presented by DeanKruetzer, Alex Galarneau,and Kim Tomilin.
Eating Away Illness pre-sented by Paulette Millis.
Organic Kids AfternoonSession.
The final hour of the dayoffered sessions on, “Whatto do when you have toomuch Water”, alternativeenergies and healthy foods.
OCIA Research & Educa-tion felt that this conferencewas a huge success and agreat benefit to organic pro-ducers, consumers and stu-dents. It also served as atool in recruiting new OCIAmembers and strengtheningthe public perception ofOCIA.
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Birding On The Farm
American ResearcherPosition Open
Birding on the FarmMay 28, 20118 am – 10 amCommon Good FarmRaymond, Nebraska
Birding on the Farm is aninteractive birding workshop,appropriate for beginning oradvanced birders…and anyonewho wishes to explore why organicfarms are key to the conservationof some of our most important, yetthreatened, Nebraska bird species.
Spend the morning walking whilelistening to & looking at birds on acertified organic farm, withinsights offered by Dr. John Quinn.We’ll focus on why habitatpatterns associated with organicfarms are so important tobiodiversity, conservation &agricultural sustainability anddiscuss the benefits biodiversityprovides to a healthy farm system.
Dr. John Quinn is a PostdoctoralResearcher in the UNL School ofNatural Resources with researchemphasizing concerns related tobiodiversity conservation andsustainability; in particular avianecology, agro-ecology, restorationof working landscapes, and therole of birding as a medium forenvironmental awareness andeducation.
Of special interest is how organicagricultural landscapes inNebraska can be structured &managed to maintain foodproduction while conservingbiodiversity and enhancingecosystem services.
Common Good Farm is a certifiedorganic & Biodynamic farm innorthern Lancaster County, NE.
At Common Good Farm, the goal isto grow food well with soundfarming practices, better thefarmland & the natural habitatwithin its bounds for the benefit ofthe community, however defined.Common Good Farm grows &features CSA shares, plants, grass-fed beef, pastured pork, pasturedeggs & produce .
Birding on the Farm is $15 perperson, $10 for students.Participants will receive a CD ofNebraska birdsongs.
Pre-registration is requested.Space is limited.
Registration: Please [email protected] ormail check for $15 ($10 if student)to:Common Good Farm : 17201 NW40th St., Raymond, NE 68428
For more information, please call402-783-9005 or emailcommongoodfarm.com
There is currently an opening onthe OCIA Research & EducationBoard of Directors. If you orsomeone you know would like tofill the “American Researcher”position, please contact AngieTunink at [email protected]
OCIA Research and Education wouldlike to encourage you to email yourmicro grant applications and non-GMO applications [email protected]. Micro grants willbe accepted year-round and awardedon a first come/first serve basis(provided projects meetrequirements).
The Victor Chrapko non-GMOscholarship is due by May 31st, 2011.This scholarship is for $1,000 andsupports education and/or researchprojects with a focus on determiningthe environmental, health, and/orsocial impacts of non-geneticallyengineered organisms related to plantsand/or animals in the environmentand/or food system.
Applications and criteria for OCIAResearch and Education scholarshipscan be found atwww.ociaresearchandeducation.org.
Micro GrantApplications andVictor Chrapko
Non-GMO ApplicationsBeing Accepted
New Website
OCIA Research & Educationhas recently launched theirown website. Please check itout atwww.ociaresearchandeducation.orgto find micro grant results,grant applications, scholarshipapplications, farmer of the yearawards and so much more.
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2011 Annual General Membership Meeting
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Thank You 2011AGMM Sponsors!
Closing Banquet Sponsors
Grain Place Foods, Inc.
OCIA International Board ofDirectors
Nathan CookPeggy Linzmeier
Welcome Reception Sponsors
Blue River Hybrids
Cashton Farm Supply, LTD
Lunch & Dinner Sponsors
Rockwell Organic
Albert Lea Seed House
Grain Millers
Food For Thought
Food Donors:
Organic Valley – Organic
Eggs, Milk, String Cheese &
Butter
Grain Place Foods – Organic
Flour
Eden Foods – Organic Kamut
Spiral Pasta & Recipe Books
Riviana Foods – Organic Wild
Rice
Dakota Growers Pasta Co. –
Organic Penne Pasta
Kashi – Organic Cereals &
Snack Bars
Grain Millers – Organic
Cookies & Oatmeal
Mike & Karen Ostry –
Organic Potatoes
Dave Hutchinson – Organic
Bison
Paul Rohrbaugh – Grass-fed
Ground Beef
Travis Dunacke – Organic
Pork
Pictured above is OCIA’s 2011 Inter-national Board of Directors. From left:Lyle Hamann, Steve Elliott, TerrySheehan (Treasurer), Kevin Koester(First VP), Demetria Stephens, JackGeiger (Second VP), RebeccaTalmadge (Chair), Amy Krasne (Sec-retary) and Peggy Linzmeier (Presi-dent).
The relaxing Lied Lodge inNebraska City was the setting forthe 2011 OCIA Annual Meeting.Approximately 85 membersattended the Feb. 9th-11thproceedings.
The only approved changes to theOCIA Bylaws for 2011 are listedbelow. The Certification AnalysisCommittee was removed from thesetwo bylaws. No changes were madeto the OCIA Standards.
Article 11: COMMITTEES 11.1.1Standing Committees: The Presidentshall appoint committee membersand chairs upon advisement andapproval from the Board ofDirectors for the following standingcommittees: Accreditation/Government Relations Committee,Bylaws Committee, FinanceCommittee, Internal ReviewCommittee, International StandardsCommittee, Member/ChapterLicensing Committee, and thePromotion Committee.
11.1.3 External MemberRequirements: The Membership/Chapter Licensing Committee shalleach have at least one externalperson (with no financial interest inthe production or marketing ofOCIA product) on the committeesto ensure impartiality in thecommittee decisions.
Congratulations to the OCIAChapters who received ExcellenceAwards.
Gold Stars (Perfect 4.0Evaluations) Were Awarded To:ND1 / Darlene PhilbrickMT1 / Shawn MattesonKS3 / Bryce StephensIA1 / Wilma MilesIA4 / Janet PrattMN1 / Lorri Ann HartelWI1 / Peggy Linzmeier
Honorable Mentions WereAwarded To:SK9 / Lindsey BushmanSK8 / Darcy KimballSD2 / Linda SimonsonSD1 / Wilford SeckerIA2 / Leon KruseND2 / Twyla StrohAB1 / Kathy PettersonSK 3 & 5 / Carol LowndesSK1 / Jenny Turton
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2012 AGMM UpdateFebruary 20th-22nd
Call for 2013
Proposals
If your chapter would liketo host the 2013 AnnualGeneral MembershipMeeting, please contactAngie Tunink [email protected] for a listof hotel requirements.Proposals should be sub-mitted by August 1st, 2011.
Join us for the 2012 OCIA AnnualGeneral Membership Meeting(AGMM), Feb. 20th-22nd at theRadisson Hotel in La Crosse, Wiscon-sin.
The blocked OCIA rooms (that areavailable through the 22nd) are $99for a King Bed Cityview room, $109for a Two Queen Bed Riverviewroom, and $109 for a Two Double BedPoolside room. Reservations can bemade by calling 608-784-6680 or tollfree at 1-800-333-3333. OCIA’s roomblock will be held until January 25th,2012.
The Radisson Hotel La Crosse is lo-cated in historic downtown La Crosse,which is close to the business district,colleges, medical centers, shoppingand entertainment. Complimentarywireless high speed internet, exerciseroom, jogging paths, indoor pool andwhirlpool are available.
The La Crosse Municipal Airport(Airport Code: LSE) is locatedjust 10 minutes from the RadissonHotel La Crosse. Airport transpor-tation is provided complimentary bythe hotel and on-site parking is free.
On one side of the hotel is the scenicMississippi River. On the other sideis historic downtown La Crosse. Their169 deluxe guestrooms feature spec-
tacular views of the river or the his-toric downtown area. And, the LaCrosse Center (100,000 square feetof convention and exhibit space) is di-rectly attached by an enclosed sky-way to the Radisson Hotel La Crosse.
Boat cruises are offered on the Mis-sissippi River and downhill and crosscountry skiing is offered at nearbyMount La Crosse.
Directly following OCIA’s AGMM,will be the 23rd Annual MOSES Or-ganic Conference, Feb. 23rd-25th inthe La Crosse Center. The MOSESOrganic Farming Conference fea-tures over 150 booths in their exhibithall, 500 books available for sale, key-note speakers and seven simultaneouspresentations - not to mention organicmeals from dawn to dusk. With 3,000people attending last years event, thisis by far the largest organic farmingconference held in the United States.
So, be sure to book your roomsoon for the 2012 AGMM by call-ing the hotel directly at 608-784-6680 or toll free at 1-800-333-3333. If you decide to stay for theMOSES Organic Conference, afterthe OCIA AGMM, you will need toinform the front desk when you makeyour reservations. OCIA Internationalwill not pay for the registration or roomcosts for members to attend theMOSES Organic Conference.
Radisson Hotel La Crosse200 Harborview PlazaLa Crosse, WI 54601Phone: 608-784-6680Fax: 608-782-6430www.radison.com/lacrossewi
Check “Yes”OCIA R&E greatly relies on thesupport of chapters and if you arecurrently an OCIA Internationalmember, then your R&Emembership is already paid. Bychecking that your chapter supportsOCIA R&E, you simply allowInternational to direct $10 of your$30 membership fee to OCIA R&E.
OCIA Research & Education is thecharitable branch of OCIAInternational. There is so much tolearn about organic agriculture andso many people to educate aboutthe benefits of organics. We hopethat your chapter will see theimportance of OCIA Research &Education’s micro grants,scholarships, Farmer of the Yearawards, collaboration withuniversities and crop improvementinitiatives - and then choose tosupport us by allocating $10 of yourcurrent OCIA International $30membership dues to OCIAResearch and Education.
It’s not too late - chapter formsaren’t due until May 15th. If youhave further questions about R&Emembership dues, please contactAngie Tunink at [email protected].
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| Sunfl owers | Sudangrass | Soybeans | Red Clover | Alfalfa
The Farmer Veteran Coalition isaccepting applications fromveterans who seek a career infarming and wish to attend “ComingHome to Farm,” a two and a halfday organic farming retreat in Iowaon July 14-16, 2011. The educationalretreat includes farm tours ofsustainable grain, vegetable, andlivestock operations, as well aspresentations on organiccertification, production techniques,and marketing. Interested veteranscan apply by contacting MichaelPorter, director of careerdevelopment, with the FarmerVeteran Coalition at 530-756-1395or [email protected].
Sponsored by Blue River Hybrids ofKelley, Iowa—the leading producerof organic field seed—and the RiskManagement Agency of the UnitedStates Department of Agriculture,“Coming Home to Farm” is free toboth veterans and active-dutymilitary personnel. Due to limitedspacing, preference will be given toveterans who have demonstrated a
Midwest Organic Farming Retreat Prepares Veteransfor Careers on America’s Farms
serious interest in pursuing food andfarming careers and to post 9-11veterans who are near the beginningof their career.
“We are excited to offer a farmer-veteran retreat in America’sheartland,” says MichaelO’Gorman, executive director of theFarmer Veteran Coalition. “Vets arealready accustomed to hard work,discipline and dedication, and are ina unique position to strengthenMidwest family farms, thesustainable farming movement, andlocal and regional food systems.”
More than 40 percent of America’smen and woman in uniform are fromrural communities. When veteransreceive training and secureagricultural employment in thosecommunities, rural America isstrengthened.
The National Center for AppropriateTechnology (NCAT) in Des Moines,Iowa is coordinating the Iowa farmtours, logistics, and presentations forthe “Coming Home to Farm” retreat.
Blue River Hybrids is the leadingsupplier of organic lines of corn,sudangrass, and sunflower hybrids, aswell as soybean, red clover, and alfalfavarieties. Organic farmers choose BlueRiver Hybrids for dependableperformance, backed by an ongoingcommitment to organic productdevelopment. Blue River Hybridsorganic seed is sold by more than 100dealers and distributors across theUnited States. To learn more, visitwww.blueriverorgseed.com or call800.370.7979.
The Farmer-Veteran Coalition findsreturning veterans employment,training, and places to heal onAmerica’s farms. By mobilizing farmingcommunities to create healthy andviable futures for America’s veterans,vets are in a unique position to buildour green economy, rebuild our ruralcommunities, and secure a safe andhealthy food supply. The Farmer-Veteran Coalition is a project ofCommunity Partners. For moreinformation or to make a donation,visit www.farmvetco.org or call530.756.1395.
The National Center for AppropriateTechnology (NCAT) is a non-profitdedicated to helping people andcommunities adopt technologies thatsave energy and resources. NCAT helpsfamily farmers, government agencies,small businesses, other nonprofits, andlow income organizations learn aboutsustainable energy, agriculture, andcommunity developmentopportunities. To learn more, visitwww.ncat.org.
The Risk Management Agency of theUnited States Department ofAgriculture helps producers managetheir business risks through effective,market-based risk managementsolutions. For more information, visithttp://www.rma.usda.gov.
Corn | Sunfl owers | Sudangrass | Soybeans | Red Clover | Alfalfa
Organic crops start with the seed.P L A N T O R G A N I C . FA R M B E T T E R . • High yielding regionally-specifi c hybrids and varieties• Dedicated research and testing• Experienced dealer network
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The Canadian Food InspectionAgency (CFIA) is remindingmembers of the organic sector thatthe Organic Products RegulationsStream of Commerce andEnforcement Policy expires on June30, 2011.
Canada’s Organic ProductsRegulations came into effect onJune 30, 2009. Since then, the CFIAhas been managing the regulationsthrough the Stream of Commerceand Enforcement Policy. This two-year implementation policy wasdesigned to allow producers to makethe adjustments required to becomefully compliant with the regulations.
The Stream of Commerce andEnforcement Policy will expire onJune 30, 2011, and will be replacedby standard CFIA compliance andenforcement activities. Theseinclude the following:
· detaining non-compliant productsand/or removing them from storeshelves
· correcting non-compliant labelling
· returning non-compliant importedproducts to the country of origin
The Organic Products Regulationshave been developed to:
· protect consumers againstmisleading or deceptive labellingpractices,
· reduce consumer confusion aboutthe definition of “organic”,
Canada’s Organic Product Regulations (OPR)Expiration of Stream of Commerce
and Enforcement Policy
· facilitate the access of Canadianorganic products to foreign marketsthat require regulatory oversight, and
· support further development of thedomestic market for organic foodproducts.
The regulations set out rigorousstandards for certifying products asorganic by accredited certificationbodies. Products that meet theproduction requirements and containat least 95 percent organic contentmay be labelled as “organic” andmay feature the Canada Organiclogo.
These regulations apply to bothdomestic and imported products.Regardless of origin, all productsseeking organic certification mustmeet Canada’s standards.
Producers who wish to becomecertified under the OrganicProducts Regulations must developan organic production system basedon the Canadian Organic Standardsand have their products certified byan accredited certification body.Certified organic products must alsobear the name of the certificationbody that has certified the productas organic.
For more information on Canada’sOrganic Product Regulations,please visit the CFIA website atwww.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/orgbio/orgbioe.shtml.
The following products have beenremoved from the OMRI Products Listrecently:� Cargill Salt SaltWise 0029 SodiumReduction System Processing Non-agricultural Ingredients and Processing AidsPotassium Chloride Prohibited 3/4/2011� Dinkal Agro Inc Neemox - Neem Oil CropFertilizers and Soil Amendments Neem andNeem Derivatives - natural Dropped 3/1/2011� Dinkal Agro Inc NEEMOX - Neem CakeCrop Fertilizers and Soil Amendments Neemand Neem Derivatives - natural Dropped 3/1/2011� GF Industries Premium Hi-Yield SolutionGrade Gypsum Crop Fertilizers and SoilAmendments Gypsum - mined source Dropped3/1/2011� Petremex S.A. de C.V. Terrapost AgricolaPetremex Crop Fertilizers and SoilAmendments Compost - plant materialsDropped 3/1/2011� EcoFert Consulting Inc EcoCAL-MAGCrop Fertilizers and Soil AmendmentsCalcium - nonsynthetic sources Dropped 3/1/2011� BWF Banducci Inc Organique Exquis CropFertilizers and Soil Amendments FishProducts, Liquid - stabilized Dropped 3/1/2011� Abasto Empresarial, S.A. de C.V. Blue 76®Crop Fertilizers and Soil AmendmentsCompost Tea Dropped 3/1/2011� Bio-Systems, LLC 4-4-2 Organic CropFertilizers and Soil Amendments Manure -processed Dropped 3/1/2011� Biosa Canada Inc. Terra Biosa CropFertilizers and Soil Amendments MicrobialProducts Dropped 3/1/2011� Timac USA, Inc. Nutribalance PK BlendCrop Fertilizers and Soil AmendmentsFertilizers, Blended Dropped 3/1/2011� Natur’s Way, Inc. MSE Organic MicrobialConcentrate Livestock Health CareProbiotics - routinely fed Dropped 3/1/2011� Timac USA, Inc. Nutri Balance P15 CropFertilizers and Soil Amendments Fertilizers,Blended Dropped 3/1/2011� Great Salt Lake Minerals Corporation AgGranular SOP Organic Crop Fertilizers andSoil Amendments Potassium Sulfate -nonsynthetic Dropped 3/1/2011� Great Salt Lake Minerals Corporation MidGranular SOP Organic Crop Fertilizers andSoil Amendments Potassium Sulfate -nonsynthetic Dropped 3/1/2011� Great Salt Lake Minerals Corporation MiniGranular SOP Organic Crop Fertilizers andSoil Amendments Potassium Sulfate -nonsynthetic Dropped 3/1/2011� Great Salt Lake Minerals CorporationStandard SOP Organic Crop Fertilizers and
OMRI Drop Notice
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After 12 years involved in organicpractices and traceability, SantaFelisa Estate Coffee will offerorganic coffee through its first on-line auction, June 21, hosted bystoneworks.com.
At Santa Felisa, both owners andworkers, believe that organicfarming combined with the rightquality control processes and idealmicroclimate, provide distinctiveprofile characteristics, where moreintense flavors and attributes areenhanced. Based on (Muschler RG, 2001), we know that shadeimproves the coffee quality, since theripening process is slower.
The right tissue management andusage of green compost and cowmanure are also key factors. Theprocess on the wet mill has to bealmost perfect and last but not least,the organic traceability allows us tohave a very strict control ofquality.
Since the beginning, in 1998, wehave followed Organic Standards.Finally, in 2006, the entire farm wascertified organic by OCIA. Wehave followed the NOP, JAS andlater, the EU regulations. It ispossible because our staff personnelare qualified and experienced.
A successful harvest depends alsoon a proper control of weeds andmaintenance of enough organicmaterial to allow microorganisms towork and maintain life in the soil.Healthy soil means healthy plants.
Maintaining young plants and youngtissue is very important for organicfarming. Also, an intensive care atthe nursery is the base of thepyramid, starting with thedevelopment of the root system. Theperformance in the field will havegood results on production andquality.
Compost is another crucialcomponent of our organic program.We compost coffee cuttings, leaves,weeds and by-products of the wetmill process. Wet-mill products aresprayed also. The production ofworm-compost and tea compost isimportant for new fields planted, asit is on our nursery. The resultingliquid is a highly enriched organicbrew that can be sprayed directlyon the leaves and branches tocombat diseases and fertilize theroots.
Santa Felisa´s organic coffee isdescribed as having a floralfragrance and tangerine notes, aclean and smooth aroma. It hasmedium tropical fruit type ofacidity, well integrated , withmedium body. Crisp hits of apple,caramel and chocolate delightdiscerning palates, providingthem with an extended, delicateand pleasant aftertaste.
For more information about SantaFelisa Organic Coffee visitwww.santafelisacoffee.com
For more information about SantaFelisa Organic Coffee’s on-lineauction visit www.stoneworks.com
Bibliography
Muschler R G, 2001. Shadeimproves coffee quality in asuboptimal coffee zone of CostaRica.Agrofor. Syst. 51:131-139.
Santa Felisa Estate CoffeeOrganic Coffee Production
By...Anabella Meneses, OCIA Member
Soil Amendments Potassium Sulfate -nonsynthetic Dropped 3/1/2011� Great Salt Lake Minerals CorporationSoluble Fines SOP Organic Crop Fertilizersand Soil Amendments Potassium Sulfate -nonsynthetic Dropped 3/1/2011� Planistics Management, Ltd. Penergeticp Crop Fertilizers and Soil AmendmentsMined Minerals - unprocessed Dropped3/1/2011� Planistics Management, Ltd. Penergetick Crop Fertilizers and Soil AmendmentsMined Minerals - unprocessed Dropped3/1/2011� Great Salt Lake Minerals CorporationChoice Granular SOP Organic CropFertilizers and Soil AmendmentsPotassium Sulfate - nonsynthetic Dropped3/1/2011� Agtech Products, Inc., dba DaniscoAnimal Nutrition AgMaster Pro-MaxHigh Moisture Corn Inoculant LivestockManagement Tools and Production AidsInoculants Dropped 3/1/2011� Northwest Agricultural Products Inc.KOOL-KORE Crop Fertilizers and SoilAmendments Mined Minerals -unprocessed Dropped 3/1/2011� Light Manufacturing Co. Dr. Pursifull’sOrganic Elixirs Jurassic Acid CropFertilizers and Soil Amendments HumicAcids - alkali extracted Dropped 3/1/2011� Ramaekers Nutrition, LLC TransferFactor Livestock Stress Livestock HealthCare Colostrum/Whey AntibodiesDropped 3/1/2011
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* = External EO = Ex OfficioAL = Staff/Administrative Liaison
2011 OCIA International Board of DirectorsPeggy Linzmeier, President, USAKevin Koester, First VP, USAJack Geiger, Second VP, USARebecca Talmadge, Chair, USAAmy Krasne, Secretary, USATerrance Sheehan, Treasurer, CANLyle Hamann, CANSteve Elliott, USADemetria Stephens, USAAL-Amanda Brewster & KathyFleming
* Accreditation &Government RelationsJim Robbins, Chair, CANClark Phillips, CANNathan Cook, USAShawn Matteson, USARita Smith, USATim Rogers, USAAdvisor - Deb Miller, CANAdvisor - Bryce Stephens, USAEO - Lyle Hamann, CANAL - Lisa Schroedl
AGMM PlanningLorri Ann Hartel, Co-Chair, USAPeggy Linzmeier, Co-Chair, USARob Koskan, USAMarg Laberge, CANCarolyn Lane, USAVonnie Brodner, CANDenise Olson, USAJoseph Mantoan, USAAdvisor - Marion McBride, CANAL - Angie Tunink & Lisa Schroedl
Bylaws CommitteeWes Baker, Chair, USADale Maass, USARichard Semmelhaack, CANWilford Secker, USAEO - Jack Geiger, USAAL - Ann Tvrdy
Chapter Licensing CommitteeRobyn Hamann, Chair, CANKathy Petterson, CANMarva Holt, USALorri Ann Hartel, USAEO - Kevin Koester, USAAL - Sheli Fletcher
Elections CommitteeBryce Stephens, Chair, USAClark Phillips, CANVonnie Brodner, CANAL - Sheli Fletcher
Finance CommitteeTerry Sheehan, Chair, CANMarg Laberge, CANDick Wellman, CANDenise Olson, USAMark Linzmeier, USAAL - Mark Gooden
Internal Review CommitteeJohn Koskan, Chair, USASylvia Talbert-Lazo, GUATLarry Luick, USAMikel Lund, USAArnold Taylor, CANAL - Kathy Fleming
International StandardsCommitteeSusan Tyler, Chair, CANGary Smith, USADarcy Kimball, CANEO- Demetria Stephens, USAAL - Cindy Elder
Nominations CommitteeDave Turner, Chair, USARay McBride, CANJoe Dietz, USARob Koskan, USAAL - Lisa Schroedl
Promotions CommitteeJake Geiger, Chair, USADolores Turner, USARebecca Talmadge, USA
Marion McBride, CANSharon Taylor, CANElliott Driscoll, USAEO - Steve Elliott, USAAL - Angie Tunink
* Seed CommitteeLyle Hamann, Chair, CANJoe Dietz, USADeEtta Bilek, USADave Turner, USAChuck/Marion Leniczek, CANRoss Murray, CANAL- Andy Witkowski
OCIA Research and EducationBoard of Directors
Angie Tunink, Executive DirectorBrenda Frick, Chair & CanadianResearcherMarion McBride, SecretaryDenis Brodner, Canadian TreasurerDavid Heiens, American TreasurerJack Lowndes, Board MemberMartin Meinert, Financial Advisor
(OCS) Organic CertificationServices, Inc.
Board of DirectorsAmanda Brewster, ChairMarva Holt, SecretaryLuis Fernando Monge Perez,TreasurerJim Robbins, Board MemberBradley Brummond, Board Members & Committees
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Alphabetical Directory: Board, Committee Members & AdministratorsBaker, Wes & Penny / 446 Clark Rd. S / LaRue, OH 43337 / Ph: 740-360-9969 / [email protected], DeEtta / 20415 Co Rd 2 / Aldrich, MN 56434 / Ph: 218-445-5475 / [email protected], Troy / 825 Bank St. / Bridgeville, PA 15017 / Ph: 412-257-4982 / [email protected], Denis & Vonnie / Box 223 / Cupar, SK S0G 0Y0 / CANADA / Ph&Fax: 306-432-2058 /[email protected], Kathy / 1100 Webster St. / Green Castle, MO 63544 / Ph: 660-216-4717 / [email protected], Nathan / 11681 US Rt. 50 / Hillsboro, OH 45133 / Ph: 937-365-1342 / [email protected], Joe / 6834 530th St. / Dumont, MN 56236 / Ph: 320-748-7671 / [email protected], Josephine / 608 Algoma St. / New London, WI 54961 / Ph: 507-450-0227 / [email protected], Elliott / 2205 255th Street / Williamsburg, IA 52631 / Ph: 319-668-1218 / Fax: 319-668-1995 /[email protected], Colleen / PO Box 66 / Scobey, MT 59263-0066 / Ph: 406-783-5597 / [email protected], Dariush / [email protected], Steve / 2164 Richwood- La Rue Rd. / LaRue, OH 43332 / Ph: 740-499-3672 / Fax: 740-499-3866 /[email protected], Martha / PO Box 247 / Tremonton, UT 84337 / Ph: 435-257-0380 / [email protected], Brenda / 933 E. Centre / Saskatoon, SK S7J 2Z9 / CANADA / Ph: 306-966-4975 / Fax: 306-966-5015 /[email protected], Jake / 2015 Raccoon Rd. / Robinson, KS 66532 / Ph: 785-544-6860Graham, Pat / 3654 E. Weidman Rd. / Rosebush, MI 48878 / Ph: 989-433-2907 / [email protected], Mary / 21461 Schenck Creek Rd / Howard, OH 43028 / Ph: 740-501-5319 / [email protected], Randy / Box 27 / St Michael, Alberta T0B 4B0 / Ph: 780-477-1146 / [email protected], Lyle & Robyn / Site 105, Box 9 RR1 / Regina, SK S4P 2Z1 / Ph: 306-781-4701 / [email protected], Lorri Ann / 2609 Wheat Drive / Red Lake Falls, MN 56750 / Ph: 218-253-4907 / Fax: 218-253-4460 /[email protected], David / 2481 Game Rd. / Abilene, KS 67410 / Ph: 785-263-0223 / [email protected], Tami / 2766 E Street / Lincoln, NE 68510 / Ph: 402-474-0113 / [email protected], Marva / 5268 Rd 99 / Dalton, NE 69131 / Ph: 308-377-2272 / Fax: 308-377-2121 / [email protected], Annie / 297, 16e Ave / St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC J2X 1A1 / [email protected], Lina / Calle Monte Rosa 255 Of. 317 / Chacarilla, Santiago de Surco / Lima, PERU / Ph: 511-7172350 /[email protected], Becky / [email protected], Jackie / 2222 SW Glick Rd / Topeka, KS 66614 / Ph: 785-633-4621 / [email protected], Darcy / PO Box 14 / Rockglen, SK S0H 3R0 / Ph: 306-476-2408 / [email protected], Kevin / 34288 165th St. / Faulkton, SD 57438 / Ph: 605-598-6743 / [email protected], John / 26131 287th Ave / Wood, SD 57585 / Ph: 605-452-3422 / [email protected], Rob / 26131 287th Ave. / Wood, SD 57585 / Ph: 605-452-3452 / [email protected], Amy / 14751 260th St. / Council Bluffs, IA 51503-7325 / Ph: 712-366-6535 / [email protected], Leon / 1011 Co. Rd. W14 / Fort Atkinson, IA 52144 / Ph: 563-534-7396Laberge, Marg / 4829 47th Ave. / St. Paul, AB T0A 3A3 / CANADA / Ph: 780-645-2088 / [email protected], Carolyn / 8346 Westwood Rd / Spring Lake Park, MN 55432 / Ph: 651-366-6900 /[email protected], Chuck & Marion / Box 279 / Lamberg, SK S0A 2B0 / CANADA / Ph: 306-335-2210 / [email protected], Peggy & Mark / 5381 Norway Dr. / Pulaski, WI 54162 / Ph: 920-822-4582 / [email protected] /[email protected], Jack & Carol / PO Box 396 / Kelvington, SK S0A 1W0 / CANADA / Ph: 306-327-4753 /[email protected], Larry / 17945 101 St. SE / Fairmont, ND 58030 / Ph: 701-474-5959 / [email protected], Mikel / 644 Silver Star Rd / Scobey, MT 59263 / Ph: 406-487-2828 / [email protected], Dale / 520 Commercial St., Ste 4 / Seymour, WI 54165 / Ph: 920-246-2571 / Fax: 920-833-2751 /[email protected], Rob / 2267 N Henderson Rd / Davison, MI / Davison, MI 48423-8169 / [email protected], Joseph / 4540 Hill Crest Drive / West Bend, WI 53095 / Ph: 262-573-1887 / [email protected], Shawn / 841 N. Marias / Shelby, MT 59474 / Ph: 406-434-2195 / Fax: 406-434-2409 / [email protected]
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McBride, Marion & Ray / 54 Rendek Crescent / Regina, SK S4X 1B8 / Ph & Fax: 306-543-8732 / [email protected], Wilma and Larry / 6534 220 St. / Arthur, IA 51431 / USA / Ph: 712-367-2442 / Fax: 712-367-2342 /[email protected], Debbie / Box 310, 1003 Hwy 2 / Rockglen, SK S0H 3R0 / CANADA / Ph: 306-476-2693 /[email protected], J. Ross / Box 149 / Young, SK, S0K 4Y0 / CANADA / Ph: 306-259-2055 / [email protected], Denise / 11070 140th Ave. NW / Thief River Falls, MN / Ph: 218-686-1131 / [email protected] Diaz, Esther / Heroica Escuela Naval Militar 621-202 / Colonia Reforma / Oaxaca, Mexico CP 68050 /[email protected], Julia / SIPROAX A.C. de Oaxaca / 1a. Priv. De Prolongacion de Hidalgo / #102 Interior 7 / San Felipe Del Agua,Oaxaca de Juarez, Oaxaca, Mexico/ [email protected], Luis Fernando Monge / PO Box 12-1007 Centro Colon / San Jose / [email protected], Kathy / RR 1 / Morinville, AB T8R 1P4 / CANADA / Ph: 780-939-5808 / [email protected], Darlene / 4124 15th St. NW / Garrison, ND 58540 / Ph: 701-337-5789 / [email protected], Clark / 2002 Cedar Camp Rd. / South Branch Kings Co., NB / CANADA E4E 5E7 / Ph: 506-433-3935 /[email protected], Janet / 2410 Asherton Ave. / Nashua, IA 50658-9427 / Ph: 641-435-2156 / [email protected], Jim / P.O.Box 89 / Delisle, SK, CANADA S0L0P0 / Ph: 306-493-2569 / Fax: 306-493-2592 / [email protected], Tim / 2811 S. 118th St. / Omaha, NE 68144 USA / Ph: 402-614-0404 / [email protected], Wilford / 12933 301st Ave. / Selby, SD 57472 / Ph: 605-649-6327 / [email protected], Richard / 54 Highland Rd / Shefford, QC / CANADA J2M1B8 / Ph: 450-539-0125 / Fax: 450-539-0804 /[email protected], Terry / Box 5661 / Westlock, AB T7P 2P6 / CANADA / Ph: 780-349-3937 / [email protected], Linda / 211 S. Dahl Ave. / Rosholt, SD 57260-2215 / Ph: 605-537-4202 / Fax: 605-537-4359 /[email protected], Gary / P. O. Box 365 / Carpenter, WY 82054 / Ph: 970-895-2411 / [email protected], Rita / 31396 190th St. / Bonaparte, IA 52620-9725 / Ph: 319-592-3266 / [email protected], Bryce / Box 175 / Jennings, KS 67643 / Ph: 785-678-2475 / [email protected], Demetria / 2852 F Lane / Jennings, KS 67643 / Ph: 785-678-2475 / [email protected], Twyla / 4275 39th Ave. SE / Tappen, ND 58487 / Ph: 701-327-4229Talbert-Lazo, Sylvia / 5 Calle 3-66, Zona 14 / Guatemala City, Guatemala 01014 / Ph: 502-2337-0035 / Fax: 502-2367-3595 /[email protected], Rebecca / P.O. Box 26 / 39580 WCR 136 / Hereford, CO 80732 / Ph: 970-895-2296 / Fax: 307-630-4300 /[email protected], Arnold & Sharon / Box 323, SE 14-TP30-R2-W3 / Kenaston, SK S0G 2N0 / CANADA / Ph: 306-252-2783 /[email protected] / [email protected], Dolores & Dave / 948 Sunby Rd. / Oilmont, MT 59466 / Ph: 406-937-3765 / [email protected], Jenny / PO Box 781 / Carnduff, SK S0C 0S0 / CANADA / Ph: 306-482-3799 / [email protected], Susan / 2002 Cedar Camp Rd. / South Branch Kings Co., NB / CANADA E4E 5E7 / Ph&Fax: 506-433-3935 /[email protected], Dick / R.R. 2 Box 2 / Regina, SK S4P 2Z2 / CANADA / Ph: 306-787-5181 / [email protected], Ingrid / Box 93 / Norquay, SK S0A 2V0 / CANADA / Ph: 306-594-2035 / [email protected]
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Whom to Contact with QuestionsINTERNATIONAL OFFICEPHONE: (402) 477-2323FAX: (402) 477-4325
- Amanda Brewster, Ext. [email protected]
Accounting - Mark Gooden, Ext. 323 [email protected]
Training Services- Lebi Perez, Ext. 321 [email protected]
Accreditation- Lisa Schroedl, Ext. 326 [email protected]
Certification- Cindy Elder, Ext. 327 [email protected]
Chapter/Member Services/Accounting Administrator
- Sheli Fletcher, Ext. 313 [email protected]
IT Department- Nate Weber [email protected]
Board Liaison/InspectorServices
- Kathy Fleming, Ext. 311 [email protected]
U.S. REGIONAL OFFICE
Coordinators - U.S.- Ann Tvrdy (Lead), Ext. 317 [email protected]
- Dixie Johnson, Ext. 328 [email protected] Chelsea Priess, Ext. 373 [email protected]
CANADAREGIONAL OFFICEPHONE: (306) 682-3126FAX: (306) 682-3127
- Ruth Baumann, RegionalManager
- Karla Sieck, CDT [email protected]
- Charlene Dunlop, CertificationCoordinator/TC Specialist
- Lindsey Bushman, CertificationCoordinator
Financial Officer, Canada- Margaret LabergePh: (780) 645-2088Fax: (780) [email protected]
QUEBEC/ONTARIOSATELLITE OFFICE- Annie Houde(450) [email protected]
LATIN AMERICA OFFICE- Julio Gonzalez, Ext. 330951-520-2250 [email protected] Sallie Gonzalez, Ext. 331951-520-2250 [email protected] Jaime Dorantes, Coordinator [email protected]
NICARAGUA- Dra. María E. Medina Sandino,Certification CoordinatorPhone: 22-657018
PERU- Lina Rosario Huerta Ascanio,
Ext. 374 [email protected]
GUATEMALA #1- Dariush [email protected]
GUATEMALA #2- Sylvia [email protected]
JAPAN OFFICE- Koichi/Kazuko,81-3-5733-2267 [email protected]
OCIA R&E- Angie Tunink [email protected]
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Submissions from OCIAMembers are Welcome!
Please direct submissions, articleideas, letters, address changes,advertisements, inquiries and/orcomments to [email protected]
Article and advertisementsubmission deadline for theSummer Communicator is:
July 1st, 2011
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