UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): OCTOBER 31, 2002 NORTHERN OSTRICH CORP. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) NEVADA 000-32919 86-0947048 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 3756 WEST 2ND AVENUE VANCOUVER, B.C., CANADA V6R 1J9 (Address of principal executive offices) 604-222-7898 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) NOT APPLICABLE (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS REPORT ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE. On October 20, 2002, the directors of the registrant, Northern Ostrich, voted to appoint to the board of directors and as an officer of the company, Mr. Bruce Johnstone of North Vancouver, B.C. On this same day, Mr. Bruce Johnstone accepted the aforementioned position. On October 31, 2002, Northern Ostrich. accepted letters of resignation from the board of directors and as officers of the company from Mr. Manfred Schultz and Mr. Gerald Hinkley. The resignations were offered for personal reasons and not for any disagreement with management of the company or its policies. Both the resigning directors and the company part ways on good terms and with no outstanding issues. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. NORTHERN OSTRICH CORP. (Registrant) By: /s/ Bruce Johnstone ---------------------------- Bruce Johnstone, President Date: November 1, 2002