ANNUAL SHORT ORCHARD TOUR

02 – 05 August

Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada

Nova Scotia is once again pleased to host a visit by IFTA.

Headquarters for the tour will be the Old Orchard Inn in Wolfville. The orchard tour will be centered in the Annapolis Valley, an area ranging from 2 to 10 miles wide and 80 miles long. The majority of Nova Scotia's apple production is located within 25 miles of Kentville, which is at the eastern end of the valley.  We will also be traveling to the historic seaport of Halifax, noted as being one of the most scenic cities in North America, and the bustling fishing town of Digby.

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SEARCH

The International Fruit Tree Association is now accepting proposals for the management of the organizqation. reporting to the IFTA Board of Directors, this entity/individual would be responsible for all business and educational functions of the IFTA. This would include:

• Association management
• Financial Management including bookkeeping, budgeting and financial reporting
• Membership Database and Tracking
• Meeting and Board Facilitation
• Membership Communications and Public Relations
• Planning and Management of Annual Conference and Tours
• Develop educational program for Annual Conference Work in conjunction with researchers and academic institutions
• Planning and Management of International Study Tours and other special events
• Planning and Management of Intensive Workshops (held in conjunction with Annual Conference)
• Publish the Compact Fruit Tree and any other association publications
• Coordinate website development and management
• IFTA Board Committee Support
• Facilitate Strategic Planning activities with the board
• Facilitate collection and distribution of research funds
• Providing an office for the Association
• Other duties as required to manage the affairs of the association

We are seeking a group or individual with strong organizational skills capable of managing the day-to-day affairs of the association with minimal supervision. They must be comfortable working with growers, research and extension personnel, and university staff. Willingness to travel to set up conferences and organize international tours is a must. Strong computer, book keeping and time management skills are required. A strong background in the tree fruit industry is required.

IFTA is proposing that management would be via a contract (length to be negotiated but not more than 3 years initially) with the successful entity/individual.

Proposals may be forwarded to: International Fruit Tree Association, Attn: Search Committee, P.O Box 5006, Wenatchee, WA 98807-5006 USA.  Proposals are to be submitted in hard copy and electronic format.

Proposal deadline: 15 July 2009.