MANITOU BEACH, Sask. — Howard Toews is, for the moment, irreplaceable.
The District 6 director for the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association did not let his name stand for another term on the board, but no one came forward to take his place.
“I approached quite a number of different people,” Toews said after his annual district meeting Oct. 22.
“But people have so many time commitments.”
They are on rural municipal councils or breed associations or working elsewhere, he said.
The SCA board will appoint a candidate to replace Toews and take over after the annual general meeting in January.
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Local producer Brad Wildeman, who has devoted himself to industry issues for years, thanked Toews for his service.
“It’s only because of the contribution of people like yourself that we have the industry that we have,” he said.
Toews replied that it had been a privilege and a learning experience.
“If I had more time I wouldn’t be stepping down,” he told the meeting. “I sure don’t regret the time I spent.”
SCA chair Mark Elford urged those at the meeting to contact Toews if they are interested in serving on the board.
“We will be using Howard’s recom- mendation (to appoint a director) because he knows the people in this area,” he said.
