Allan Ribbink elected Canadian
Sheep Federation Chairman of the Board
December 1, 2018 – Calgary, Alberta
The Canadian Sheep Federation (CSF) is pleased to announce the
election of Allan Ribbink as Chairman of the Board at the 2018
Annual General Meeting.
Allan Ribbink, along with his wife Marlene and their son Cody
operate a sheep and cash crop farm in Tiverton, Ontario. Their
daughter Cailey works off the farm. The Ribbink’s have been
involved in Canada’s sheep industry since 1979. “I look forward to
working with the CSF Board and staff implementing the
organization’s new strategic plan, focused on unifying the industry
and helping improve results for the entire value chain” said Mr.
Ribbink following the adjournment of the CSF’s 2018 Annual General
Meeting.
The CSF Executive Committee has a number of newly elected
members this year including Morgan Moore (MB) as Vice-Chair, Liezel
Kennedy (SK) as Secretary and Sheri Schweb (BC) as Treasurer. The
rest of the CSF Board of Directors consists of Jocelyn McGraw (NB),
Joseph Leck (NS), Harry Elsinga (PEI), Wilson Reid (NL), Brian
Greaves (CCWG) and Ted Skinner (CSBA).
The 2018 AGM took place in Calgary, following two days of Sheep
Value Chain Round Table meetings. The Board also spent some time
this year modernizing the organization’s strategic plan.
The Canadian Sheep Federation is a national, non-profit
organization with a mission to represent the interests of the
Canadian sheep industry, providing leadership aimed at furthering
the sustainability, growth and prosperity of the sector.
For more information contact the Canadian Sheep Federation at
1-888-684-7739 or info@cansheep.ca.
Canadian Sheep Federation
PO Box 10
Williamsburg, ON K0C 2H0
info@cansheep.ca
1.888.684.7739
