Candidates for SUMA Executive Committee
The following list reflects nomination papers received to date at our office:
There are two candidates for
SUMA President:
* Councillor Darren Hill, City of Saskatoon
* Councillor Gordon Barnhart, Town of Saltcoats
There is one candidate for
SUMA Vice-President of Towns:
* Mayor Rodger Hayward, Town of Naicam
There is one candidate for
SUMA Vice-President of Villages, Resort Villages, and Northern Municipalities:
* Mayor Mike Strachan, Village of Torquay
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Here is another friendly reminder that tomorrow,
January 31, is the deadline to submit your membership fees. Renewing your membership for another year not only supports SUMA's advocacy and capacity-building work, it helps you save money through access to group benefits, SUMAssure, SUMAdvantage, and the other programs offered with membership.
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Convention 2017: Be in the
Know Before You Go
Will you be joining us next week at TCU Place in Saskatoon for the 112th Annual SUMA Convention
? There's lots on the go February 5 to 8, so here are some tips to help you make the most of your Convention 2017 experience:
Plan it all out
with the help of
the agenda on our website, or
our free event app, available for Blackberry, Android, and iPhone/iPad. There's even a web-based version, so you can access the information without downloading the app. Use the app to create a personal agenda now and make the most of your time on location.
Dress for success. Remember that you are representing your community, so put your best foot forward at Convention 2017. Dress is business casual, and make sure you bring warm clothing and comfortable footwear. Saskatoon can be chilly this time of year. Welcome Reception is casual dress, and we'll be there in our red and white. The President's Banquet is business formal.
Green it up by bringing a
reusable water bottle/travel mug, using the clearly identified
recycling bins located throughout TCU Place, and taking the bus.
Shuttle service is provided at all the off-site
official Convention hotels. Look for the SUMA signs in your hotel lobby for the bus stop location and approximate departure times.
Schedules are now available on the
Convention 2017 page of our website. There will be a listing at the entrance of TCU Place for end-of-day departures.
Get all the goods.
Your first stop at TCU Place should be
the registration desk, which first opens on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Be sure to
line up by municipality name (not your name).
At the registration desk, you'll get an envelope with your name badge, agenda card and event tickets, and a bag with important information items, such as the Convention handbook, which includes resolutions, the tradeshow exhibitor listings, and more.
Wear your name badge at all times during Convention. It is your admission to the tradeshow and all Convention sessions and luncheons with security onsite, and your introduction to fellow delegates.
Socialize. Attend the events that SUMA has to offer! Be sure to bring your tickets to the Welcome Reception on Sunday and the President's Banquet on Tuesday, because you'll be asked for them at the door.
Network.
Not to be confused with socializing, networking is all about finding out who's who, sharing what you do, and finding the people who can help you do your job even better. Network with your fellow municipalities as well as the exhibitors in our Municipal Marketplace.
Bring business cards
to facilitate making and keeping connections. And what better time to bump up your LinkedIn profile by adding the people you meet from across the province to your network?
Browse the Municipal Marketplace Tradeshow during one of the dedicated viewing times, or other breaks in your schedule. But remember, entry is restricted to registered delegates and municipal employees only.
Make sure you enter your name in our daily draws located in the tradeshow area for your chance to win great prizes.
Borrow great ideas;
there's no need to reinvent the wheel! Learn best practices from your fellow municipalities. That's what being a part of an association is all about - sharing.
Be present. Take advantage of the chance to take in education sessions and hear what SUMA is doing for you. When a speaker is presenting, side conversations and ringing cell phones are distracting. Your fellow delegates appreciate your consideration during sessions.
See you soon!
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Convention 2017: Time is Running Out to Get Tickets
Act quickly if you want to attend the ticketed evening activities at Convention 2017! The deadline to request your tickets is Thursday, February 2.
Welcome Reception
Start the Canada 150 celebrations at O'Brians Event Centre for our Sunday night event. This is your chance to get more mileage from your finest Canada Day attire; let's make the crowd a sea of
red and white!
Don't miss your chance to network with SUMA Board members and peers from around the province in a casual atmosphere. Your ticket to this event also gets you an entry to win a trip for two!
President's Banquet and Awards Ceremony
Join us to celebrate long-serving municipal officials and staff. The event includes a three-course plated meal, while Dance Saskatchewan showcases the diversity of Saskatchewan through dance, including an Aboriginal Hoop Dancer and Chinese Dragon Dancers! After the awards program, spend some time on the dance floor with the one-hit-wonder tribute band, Wonderland.
These evenings promise to be a fantastic time, so contact Laurie Bryant at 306-525-4385 to get your tickets if you haven't already.
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There are still two days left to apply for funding under the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund (CWWF), and the Provincial Territorial Infrastructure Component (PTIC) of the New Building Canada Fund. As our January 29 email to members said, the deadline has extended to
noon, Wednesday, February 1. Details are available
on the Government of Saskatchewan website.
Make sure to carefully review the
application guide
before using the online form. We have heard feedback that it is not possible to save your application and complete it over a several sessions, and once one page of information has been submitted,
you cannot go back and change it. Critically, you must
be prepared to attach a supporting resolution (see page 14 in the guide for a sample) and have
accurate, recent, professional project cost estimates (including contingency, cost breakdown, and design reports).
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Book a Free Visit from SSHF Travelling Sports Exhibit
The Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame (SSHF) is hitting the road in 2017 to celebrate Canada's 150th anniversary, and showcase Saskatchewan's phenomenal sports history. An outfitted semi-trailer filled with artifacts is available for bookings at no cost. If you're planning an event in your community with a projected attendance of at least 500 and would like the SSHF to be there, contact them today. You can email the SSHF or call 306-780-9232. See their website for more information.
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Building Capacity: Free Online Wastewater Workshops
Small and medium-sized municipalities that are building or upgrading wastewater facilities are encouraged to sign up for a series of free online wastewater workshops offered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
This three-part online workshop takes place from February 2 to March 2 with interactive two-hour sessions scheduled every two weeks. Topics include strategies and solutions to implement your wastewater projects, and best practices to help your municipality comply with the 2012 Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations.
Register now
to reserve
your space in all three sessions.
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Survey: Water and Wastewater Treatment Chemicals
Last month, we emailed a water treatment chemical survey to members. You still have a day left to
complete the survey; the deadline has been extended to
January 31.
If you haven't done so already, please take a few minutes and
share your expertise
with us.
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Is there a specific area in your community that would benefit from more trees? Apply for a grant from Tree Canada:
- Canada 150 - Tree to Our Nature is accepting grant applications until February 17, 2017 for 150 grants of up to $5,000 to support community tree-planting events celebrating Canada's 150th anniversary.
- The Edible Trees program is accepting grant applications until February 24, 2017, for up to $4,000 for community-based projects that provide residents with access to fresh fruit and nut trees and shrubs.
Questions? Contact Megan Quinn at 613-567-5545 ext.230.
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Celebrate Canada 150 with Pins!
As an official licensee, SUMAdvantage partner Laurie Artiss is pleased to offer high-quality Canada 150 pins with price options for giveaways or resale. For the perfect commemorative keepsake, pins can be customized with your municipality name too!
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Building Capacity:
Pre-Convention MLDP Modules
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Funding: Rural and Remote High Speed Internet
The application portal is now open to
apply for funding from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada for new and upgraded high speed Internet infrastructure for rural and remote communities. The national call for applications will be open until
Monday, March 13, at 10:00 a.m. C
heck the
eligibility map
to see if your community qualifies, and contact
Connect to Innovate with any questions.
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Funding: Clean Technology and Indigenous Economic Growth
Western Economic Development Canada is accepting proposals until Thursday, February 23, 3 p.m.,
from its 2017
Western Diversification
Program.
Funding this year will support clean technology or Indigenous economic development projects that help to develop and diversify the economy, and activities where economic and/or employment benefits accrue primarily within Western Canada. If you need help working with or submitting the online application form, please contact WD Saskatchewan at
306-975-4373 in Saskatoon,
or 888-338-9378.
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Time to Renew: VFF Insurance
Volunteer Firefighter and First Responders Insurance renewal is due soon. All participating municipalities received renewal invoices in early December. The deadline to renew coverage is February 28. If you plan on renewing this coverage and have not already done so, please send a copy of your invoice along with your payment to the SUMA office. Late renewals will result in a lapse in coverage, so get your renewal in today!
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Classifieds
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Find the latest listings by visiting the
SUMA Classifieds
section of our website, under the Programs and Services tab.
Have a position to fill or an item to sell? Submit your ad
on our website.
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Grants
Upcoming Deadlines
Year-round
For a full listing of grants, check the
Grants
section of our website under the Resources tab.
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About Us
Thank you for reading the Urban Update this week. We welcome your comments.
SUMA
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