November 14, 2011
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Prince Edward Island Fishermen’s Association, I would like to extend our sincere appreciation for your support of the PEIFA.
The following are some recent and upcoming activities that we would like to update our fishing community on.
Office staff members Elaine Graham, Gail Mabey and Laura Ramsay have worked hard with your six Island locals in areas such as:
1) Administrative support for the Tuna, Herring, Lobster and other Advisory Boards
2) Assisting in the set up of numerous LFA Rationalization meetings and mail outs
3) Acoustic Herring and Lobster Collector projects and the Tuna Tagging project
The Tuna Tagging project was an extensive research project, focusing on the mortality rates for catch and release tuna. These studies help us better understand this fishery and what opportunities may be available in the future for Island Fishers.
Other PEIFA projects in progress or planned for 2011 include:
1) Development of a new name for the “canner” lobster
2) Participating in a new and existing festivals to promote Island lobster
3) An improved communication strategy with our members
4) Development of a promotional DVD on our fishing industry
5) Launch of a membership health and dental benefits program
6) Pilot Project to send live “canner” lobsters to China
7) Meeting on a regular basis with both the Provincial and Federal governments on fishing related matters such as the Low Interest Loan Program
8) Continued advocacy for higher species prices
We are not a perfect organization and we deal with many issues that are controversial.
A dedicated group of PEIFA volunteer Board members work to the best of their ability to improve our fishery.
Our Executive Board members are President Mike McGeoghegan, Vice President Bobby Jenkins (SKQFA), 2nd, 3rd and 4th Vice Presidents, Scott Bruce (EKFA), Danny Arsenault (PCFA) Lorne MacLeod (CNSFA), Treasurer Craig Avery (WGFA) and Secretary Norman Peters (NSFA).
Directors Peter Boertien (EKFA), George Ferguson (CNSFA), Craig Gavin (PCFA), Mervyn Misener (NSFA), Francis Morrissey (WGFA), and Wayne Campbell (SKQFA) round out our current Board.
We are still in very challenging times and your support goes a long way in keeping our existing resources in place.
Joining and participating in PEIFA committees is a great way to support your organization and we value your input.
For those of you that have already joined for 2011 - thank you.
For those that have not had a chance to join this year, memberships can also be purchased at the PEIFA office by cash, cheque, debit or credit card.
You can also renew over the phone.
Your membership fee of $105.00 is tax deductable and 40% of this fee will go back to your local to support activities in your area.
Together we are stronger organization - Thank you for your support!
Sincerely
Ian MacPherson
Executive Director – PEIFA
Telephone: (902) 566-4050
Fax: 902-368-3748
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