The Washtenaw County Conservation District will host its 66th annual meeting and dinner on Thursday, Jan. 16 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds.
Cost for the buffet dinner is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under.
Two big awards will be given: the 2013 Conservation Farmer of the Year Award to the Marion Family of Saline Township, and the 2013 Tree Conservationist Award, which will be presented to Tom and Jenae Chulig of Bridgewater Township.
“Conservation work by both the Marion’s and Chulig’s will be highlighted during award presentations at the annual meeting,” according to information about the event.
An election of two district directors will also be held. Candidates seeking these positions include Jeremy Hodges of Chelsea and Howard Sias of Lima Township. Hodges is production coordinator for the Eisenhower Center at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital and manages a 63-acre vocational farm. Sias operates a cash crop and livestock farm and is a current director.
All residents of Washtenaw County who are of legal age may vote in the election by one of two methods following completion of a voter registration form and demonstration of residency by one piece of identification.
Voting methods are: (1) Absentee ballot, which can be completed at the Conservation District office, 7203 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor, during regular business hours from 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Votes must be cast by Wednesday, Jan. 15.
(2) People may also vote at the annual meeting.
Everyone is welcome to attend the annual meeting, which takes place at the Farm Council Grounds 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road.
The meeting will include a buffet dinner, award presentations, door prize drawing, and a program on “Michigan Raptors” presented by Joe Rogers of the Wildlife Recovery Association.
Reservations for the annual meeting can be made by calling the District office at 734-761-6721 ext. 5 and must be made by Jan. 13.
For more information about the Washtenaw County Conservation District, its programs and services, click here.
