After thorough consideration of all related issues, the Board of Directors of the South Cariboo Meat Co-op has selected a new location for the Co-op’s Class B provincially licensed red-meat abattoir.
In April, after a great response from the community, the Board of Directors, together with the support of the membership, made the decision to proceed with the construction of a new abattoir to serve livestock producers throughout the South Cariboo region. While carrying out due diligence on the originally proposed property, the Board discovered a serious challenge around water supply. To resolve this issue, the Board looked at several options, before deciding to relocate to a site off Canim-Hendrix Road.
With the enthusiastic and generous support of 100 Mile Ranch Ltd., the Board will enter into a lease-to-purchase agreement for a section of land bordering Canim Hendrix Road and the old Forest Grove Road. This property features great road access and is close to town, while remaining well buffered from any other development. With this agreement in place, construction on the facility will begin right away.
By way of update, the Board has also ordered the building from Perka Building Systems.
To celebrate both the relocation and the official launch of construction on the new facility, the South Cariboo Meat Co-op is hosting a ‘ground-breaking’ event on Friday, June 24. We invite all members and interested folks to gather at the property for a look at the site and then to reconvene at the Valley Room of The Lodge for an informal membership gathering. Timing for the day will be announced shortly.
As always, if you have any questions or require further information about any aspect of our project, we encourage you to contact either Howie McMillan (250-395-6775 or info@southcariboomeat.coop) or any member of our Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors
South Cariboo Meat Co-op
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Recent Progress for the SCMCo-op
With the required near-term funding and a Board recommended decision by our membership to proceed in place, we are now actively planning the construction phase of our abattoir project.
Final details of our land acquisition are being worked out and we have the green light from the District of 100 Mile House to begin on-site preparations for construction. To date, a geo-tech survey of the ground conditions under our building site has been undertaken. We are also about to initiate the select tender process for local contractors, starting with the site preparation. This phase will entail constructing an access road on to the property and preparing the building site for the installation of a concrete, slab-like foundation.
To commemorate this significant phase of our project development, we are organizing a public ‘ground-breaking’ celebration, with details to be released very soon. In the meantime, we encourage all members and interested parties to contact us at any time if they have questions or wish more information on our project.
Regarding Board of Directors developments, we are pleased to announce the selection of the following executive. Gus Horn returns as our Board Chair; Lorne Landry continues as our Vice-Chair; Christine Jordaan remains our Secretary; and new Board member, Bob Scott, was selected as Treasurer. The remainder of our Board is comprised of Rod Hennecker, Marvin Monical and Diane Wood (see accompanying photo).
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
It's a Go!
With community support that can only be called amazing, the South Cariboo Meat Co-op has met and exceeded both of its near-term funding targets. We whole-heartedly thank all of our members for their investment in local food production in the South Cariboo. Reflecting our ongoing need to expand the membership and raise more capital, we will continue to welcome new members and additional investment in this worthy community project.
At the resumption of our AGM on April 12, with roughly one hundred members in attendance, a strongly supported motion was passed to proceed with the abattoir project. A full slate of seven Directors was elected to our Board and we will issue a more detailed update after the new Board meets on Friday, April 15.
Again, we thank everyone who has joined and invested in our Co-op. Please watch this space and related website for ongoing updates on our progress.
The Board of Directors
South Cariboo Meat Co-op
At the resumption of our AGM on April 12, with roughly one hundred members in attendance, a strongly supported motion was passed to proceed with the abattoir project. A full slate of seven Directors was elected to our Board and we will issue a more detailed update after the new Board meets on Friday, April 15.
Again, we thank everyone who has joined and invested in our Co-op. Please watch this space and related website for ongoing updates on our progress.
The Board of Directors
South Cariboo Meat Co-op
Monday, April 11, 2011
Greetings and Welcome to our new Members!
We wish to announce and/or remind our membership about a ‘Special General Meeting’ of the South Cariboo Meat Co-op. This meeting was arranged at our March 29 AGM, in conjunction with the agreed-upon extension of our fundraising deadline, and will take place at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, April 12th. Please note that the location has been changed to the Community Room of the 100 Mile House Library at 449 Birch Avenue.
By way of an update on our fundraising, we are pleased to say that the community response has been nothing short of amazing. Acknowledging that, we would like to take this opportunity to thank every one of you for your support. With applications and cheques coming in seemingly continuously, we can say with confidence that we are very close to meeting our target. However, we encourage you to keep ‘talking it up’ with your neighbours and friends. With a final push right up to our deadline on Tuesday we should be in great shape.
The Board of Directors
South Cariboo Meat Co-op
By way of an update on our fundraising, we are pleased to say that the community response has been nothing short of amazing. Acknowledging that, we would like to take this opportunity to thank every one of you for your support. With applications and cheques coming in seemingly continuously, we can say with confidence that we are very close to meeting our target. However, we encourage you to keep ‘talking it up’ with your neighbours and friends. With a final push right up to our deadline on Tuesday we should be in great shape.
The Board of Directors
South Cariboo Meat Co-op
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Crunch Time for SCMCo-op!
With licensing and construction deadlines looming, the South Cariboo Meat Co-op’s Board of Directors has now set a firm date for a final decision on proceeding with our project to build and operate a provincially licensed red-meat abattoir in 100 Mile House. While Co-op membership share sales to-date has been significant, there is still a considerable shortfall that must be made up prior to initiating the construction phase.
Respecting the deadlines mentioned, our Board has designated April 12, 2011 for a final decision on proceeding. At this late stage and facing the serious risk that this extremely valuable initiative may not advance, permit us to be blunt: an additional 1,200 shares (at $100 each) must be sold prior to April 12th.
To date, we have consciously avoided promoting this project by dwelling on the negative implications of not having a local and readily accessible licensed abattoir. The urgency of the situation forces us to lay this out in plain language. The Meat Inspection Regulation dictates that all livestock for sale (farmgate or resale) in the province must be slaughtered in a government inspected facility. If the SCMCo-op fails in its bid to build and operate such a facility, no legal slaughter capability will be available within a 100+ kilometer radius of 100 Mile House. While Findlay Meats (present holders of an interim Class C license to slaughter) will be permitted to continue operating as a ‘Cut & Wrap’, the failure of this project will trigger the immediate loss of their license to slaughter. The negative implications for South Cariboo ranchers and small-scale livestock producers, their respective customers, local businesses that supply them and the broader economy of our community are profound!
If you have joined the SCMCo-op as a Producer or Community member, we thank you for stepping up and encourage you to purchase more shares as an investment. If you have not yet invested in this very valuable initiative, we urge you to do so. Like so many other South Cariboo accomplishments, the success of this important project is dependent on the support of many.
“Producer” members (livestock producers) are asked to purchase a minimum of ten $100 shares. “Community” members (any individual, association or business) can join with the minimum purchase of one $100 share. Both classes of membership may purchase up to a maximum of fifty shares ($5,000) as an investment. The shares are redeemable, pay annual interest (a minimum rate of 3% has been established) and are eligible for patronage dividends (profit sharing). On balance, they are an attractive investment in their own right with a modest risk level. Moreover, they are a great way to build capacity and resilience in our local economy.
Further information and Membership Application forms are available on our website at www.southcariboomeat.coop. If you have questions, or need more information prior to investing, please contact us at info@southcariboomeat.coop or 250-395-6775.
The Board of Directors
South Cariboo Meat Co-op
Respecting the deadlines mentioned, our Board has designated April 12, 2011 for a final decision on proceeding. At this late stage and facing the serious risk that this extremely valuable initiative may not advance, permit us to be blunt: an additional 1,200 shares (at $100 each) must be sold prior to April 12th.
To date, we have consciously avoided promoting this project by dwelling on the negative implications of not having a local and readily accessible licensed abattoir. The urgency of the situation forces us to lay this out in plain language. The Meat Inspection Regulation dictates that all livestock for sale (farmgate or resale) in the province must be slaughtered in a government inspected facility. If the SCMCo-op fails in its bid to build and operate such a facility, no legal slaughter capability will be available within a 100+ kilometer radius of 100 Mile House. While Findlay Meats (present holders of an interim Class C license to slaughter) will be permitted to continue operating as a ‘Cut & Wrap’, the failure of this project will trigger the immediate loss of their license to slaughter. The negative implications for South Cariboo ranchers and small-scale livestock producers, their respective customers, local businesses that supply them and the broader economy of our community are profound!
If you have joined the SCMCo-op as a Producer or Community member, we thank you for stepping up and encourage you to purchase more shares as an investment. If you have not yet invested in this very valuable initiative, we urge you to do so. Like so many other South Cariboo accomplishments, the success of this important project is dependent on the support of many.
“Producer” members (livestock producers) are asked to purchase a minimum of ten $100 shares. “Community” members (any individual, association or business) can join with the minimum purchase of one $100 share. Both classes of membership may purchase up to a maximum of fifty shares ($5,000) as an investment. The shares are redeemable, pay annual interest (a minimum rate of 3% has been established) and are eligible for patronage dividends (profit sharing). On balance, they are an attractive investment in their own right with a modest risk level. Moreover, they are a great way to build capacity and resilience in our local economy.
Further information and Membership Application forms are available on our website at www.southcariboomeat.coop. If you have questions, or need more information prior to investing, please contact us at info@southcariboomeat.coop or 250-395-6775.
The Board of Directors
South Cariboo Meat Co-op
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
SCMCo-op AGM Reminder
We invite all members and any interested individuals to attend our 2011 Annual General Meeting. We will meet in the Pioneer Room of the Creekside Seniors Centre (501 Cedar Avenue, 100 Mile House) at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, March 29, 2011.
The meeting will include an update on our abattoir project and the election of a new slate of Directors. As all of our current Board members are serving a one-year term that will expire at the AGM, we are inviting nominations (self or otherwise) for the election of seven Directors. We have established a policy to elect 3 or 4 Directors to a one-year term and 3 or 4 to a two-year term to ensure some future continuity on our Board from one year to the next. Please remember that only paid-up members – or, in the case of an organization or business, their appointed voting representative - are eligible for nomination to our Board and to vote (if necessary) in the election of Directors.
The Board of Directors
South Cariboo Meat Co-op
The meeting will include an update on our abattoir project and the election of a new slate of Directors. As all of our current Board members are serving a one-year term that will expire at the AGM, we are inviting nominations (self or otherwise) for the election of seven Directors. We have established a policy to elect 3 or 4 Directors to a one-year term and 3 or 4 to a two-year term to ensure some future continuity on our Board from one year to the next. Please remember that only paid-up members – or, in the case of an organization or business, their appointed voting representative - are eligible for nomination to our Board and to vote (if necessary) in the election of Directors.
The Board of Directors
South Cariboo Meat Co-op
Monday, February 21, 2011
SCMCo-op 2011 Annual General Meeting
We invite all members and any interested individuals to attend our 2011 Annual General Meeting. We will meet in the Pioneer Room of the Creekside Seniors Centre (501 Cedar Avenue, 100 Mile House) at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, March 29, 2011.
The meeting will include an update on our abattoir project and the election of a new slate of Directors. As all of our current Board members are serving a one-year term that will expire at the AGM, we are inviting nominations (self or otherwise) for the election of seven Directors. We have established a policy to elect 3 or 4 Directors to a one-year term and 3 or 4 to a two-year term to ensure some future continuity on our Board from one year to the next. Please remember that only paid-up members – or, in the case of an organization or business, their appointed voting representative - are eligible for nomination to our Board and to vote (if necessary) in the election of Directors. Further to that, your membership must be paid for at least 30 days prior to the AGM (therefore, before February 28th).
The Board of Directors
South Cariboo Meat Co-op
The meeting will include an update on our abattoir project and the election of a new slate of Directors. As all of our current Board members are serving a one-year term that will expire at the AGM, we are inviting nominations (self or otherwise) for the election of seven Directors. We have established a policy to elect 3 or 4 Directors to a one-year term and 3 or 4 to a two-year term to ensure some future continuity on our Board from one year to the next. Please remember that only paid-up members – or, in the case of an organization or business, their appointed voting representative - are eligible for nomination to our Board and to vote (if necessary) in the election of Directors. Further to that, your membership must be paid for at least 30 days prior to the AGM (therefore, before February 28th).
The Board of Directors
South Cariboo Meat Co-op
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